Original Article
Volume: 4 | Issue: 2 | Published: May 09, 2021 | Pages: 85 - 92 | DOI: 10.24911/JBCGenetics/183-1609181653
Knowledge and awareness of genetic diseases among residents of the western region of Saudi Arabia
Authors: Abdulmajeed Fahad Alrefaei , Ahmed B. Ashoor , Ibrahim S. Alzahrani , Ibrahim Y. Tarbiyyah , Muath Alrehily , Rayyan S. Alharbi , Sameer H. Qari
Article Info
Authors
Abdulmajeed Fahad Alrefaei
Department of Biology, Jamoum University College, Umm Al&#8208
Ahmed B. Ashoor
Qura University, Makkah, Saudi Arabia
Ibrahim S. Alzahrani
Department of Biology, Jamoum University College, Umm Al&#8208
Ibrahim Y. Tarbiyyah
Qura University, Makkah, Saudi Arabia
Muath Alrehily
Department of Biology, Jamoum University College, Umm Al&#8208
Rayyan S. Alharbi
Qura University, Makkah, Saudi Arabia
Sameer H. Qari
Department of Biology, Jamoum University College, Umm Al&#8208
Publication History
Received: December 28, 2020
Accepted: April 19, 2021
Published: May 09, 2021
Abstract
Background: Genetic diseases result from gene mutations that disrupt the function of body systems, and most of them cannot be treated. Genetic diseases are a serious issue responsible for severe economic, emotional, and health impacts on patients and their families. In Saudi Arabia, consanguineous marriage is common, leading to an increased prevalence of genetic diseases. Therefore, Saudi Arabia has endeavored to reduce the frequency of genetic diseases by implementing the premarital screening program, which is mandatory and accessible for people planning to get married, and the genetic counseling program. Methods: In this study, we investigated the awareness and knowledge of genetic diseases among residents of the western region of Saudi Arabia, and we conducted a cross-sectional survey focusing on the level of awareness and knowledge of genetic diseases and available health care. Results: We found that the residents of the western region had good knowledge about genetic diseases, but 96.10% lacked the awareness of health services provided for this type of disease. Furthermore, 91.90% of them had a positive attitude toward genetic testing. Conclusion: The present study found that Saudi society had a good attitude toward genetic testing, such as prenatal and preimplantation genetic diagnosis. Many of the study participants were not aware, where to access genetic tests for their families, and most considered health services for patients with genetic diseases to be rudimentary, thus pointing out a lack of awareness and knowledge toward health services.
Keywords: Genetic diseases, awareness and knowledge, western region, Saudi Arabia, mutations, Genetic testing
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Abdulmajeed Fahad Alrefaei, Ahmed B. Ashoor, Ibrahim S. Alzahrani, Ibrahim Y. Tarbiyyah, Muath Alrehily, Rayyan S. Alharbi, Sameer H. Qari. Knowledge and awareness of genetic diseases among residents of the western region of Saudi Arabia. JBC Genetics. 2021; 09 (May 2021): 85-92. doi:10.24911/JBCGenetics/183-1609181653
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Abdulmajeed Fahad Alrefaei, Ahmed B. Ashoor, Ibrahim S. Alzahrani, Ibrahim Y. Tarbiyyah, Muath Alrehily, Rayyan S. Alharbi, Sameer H. Qari. Knowledge and awareness of genetic diseases among residents of the western region of Saudi Arabia. https://www.jbcgenetics.com/articles/2136 [Access: April 27, 2025]. doi:10.24911/JBCGenetics/183-1609181653
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Abdulmajeed Fahad Alrefaei, Ahmed B. Ashoor, Ibrahim S. Alzahrani, Ibrahim Y. Tarbiyyah, Muath Alrehily, Rayyan S. Alharbi, Sameer H. Qari. Knowledge and awareness of genetic diseases among residents of the western region of Saudi Arabia. JBC Genetics. 2021; 09 (May 2021): 85-92. doi:10.24911/JBCGenetics/183-1609181653
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Abdulmajeed Fahad Alrefaei, Ahmed B. Ashoor, Ibrahim S. Alzahrani, Ibrahim Y. Tarbiyyah, Muath Alrehily, Rayyan S. Alharbi, Sameer H. Qari. Knowledge and awareness of genetic diseases among residents of the western region of Saudi Arabia. JBC Genetics. (2021), [cited April 27, 2025]; 09 (May 2021): 85-92. doi:10.24911/JBCGenetics/183-1609181653
Harvard Style
Abdulmajeed Fahad Alrefaei, Ahmed B. Ashoor, Ibrahim S. Alzahrani, Ibrahim Y. Tarbiyyah, Muath Alrehily, Rayyan S. Alharbi, Sameer H. Qari (2021) Knowledge and awareness of genetic diseases among residents of the western region of Saudi Arabia. JBC Genetics, 09 (May 2021): 85-92. doi:10.24911/JBCGenetics/183-1609181653
Chicago Style
Abdulmajeed Fahad Alrefaei, Ahmed B. Ashoor, Ibrahim S. Alzahrani, Ibrahim Y. Tarbiyyah, Muath Alrehily, Rayyan S. Alharbi, Sameer H. Qari. "Knowledge and awareness of genetic diseases among residents of the western region of Saudi Arabia." 09 (2021), 85-92. doi:10.24911/JBCGenetics/183-1609181653
MLA (The Modern Language Association) Style
Abdulmajeed Fahad Alrefaei, Ahmed B. Ashoor, Ibrahim S. Alzahrani, Ibrahim Y. Tarbiyyah, Muath Alrehily, Rayyan S. Alharbi, Sameer H. Qari. "Knowledge and awareness of genetic diseases among residents of the western region of Saudi Arabia." 09.May 2021 (2021), 85-92. Print. doi:10.24911/JBCGenetics/183-1609181653
APA (American Psychological Association) Style
Abdulmajeed Fahad Alrefaei, Ahmed B. Ashoor, Ibrahim S. Alzahrani, Ibrahim Y. Tarbiyyah, Muath Alrehily, Rayyan S. Alharbi, Sameer H. Qari (2021) Knowledge and awareness of genetic diseases among residents of the western region of Saudi Arabia. , 09 (May 2021), 85-92. doi:10.24911/JBCGenetics/183-1609181653