Original Article
Volume: 4 | Issue: 1 | Published: Jan 18, 2021 | Pages: 27 - 34 | DOI: 10.24911/JBCGenetics/183-1601264923
Consanguinity, awareness, and genetic disorders among female university students in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Authors:
Hadil Alahdal
, Huda Alshanbari
, Hana Saud Almazroa
, Sarah Majed Alayesh
, Alaa Mohammad Alrhaili
, Nora Alqubi
, Fai Fahad Alzamil
, Reem Albassam
Article Info
Authors
Hadil Alahdal
Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science, Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Huda Alshanbari
Department of Mathematical Sciences, Faculty of Science, Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Hana Saud Almazroa
King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Center, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Sarah Majed Alayesh
Zoology Department, Faculty of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Alaa Mohammad Alrhaili
Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science, Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Nora Alqubi
Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science, Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Fai Fahad Alzamil
Zoology Department, Faculty of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Reem Albassam
Medicine Faculty, Al Faisal University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Publication History
Received: September 28, 2020
Revised: November 26, 2020
Accepted: December 04, 2020
Published: January 18, 2021
Abstract
Background: There is a high rate of consanguinity and related genetic diseases in the general population of Saudi Arabia. Studies have been conducted to address the level of awareness about consanguineous marriages (CM); however, targeted young female studies are still limited. The association between consanguinity and socio-demographic information and the prevalence of consanguinity among educated female university students of Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University (PNU), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, is being addressed in the present study. Methodology: A cross-sectional web-based questionnaire study was conducted randomly among PNU students from October 3 to November 2, 2019. Multivariable data analysis was conducted, and an odds ratio was calculated to identify factors associated with CM and health outcomes. Results: Among the 637 students who completed the questionnaire, consanguinity was significantly higher among participants than their parents, as 37.88% of the 293 married participants had CM. A strong correlation was found between parents and their daughters; consanguinity was highest (52.27%) in the daughters of parents who were in consanguineous marriages themselves. The general high level (91.51%) of awareness about CMs consequences and their link to genetic diseases was found. However, a lack of knowledge about the type of diseases was noted among participants. Diabetes and blood diseases were the most common diseases in different CM groups. Conclusion: Despite the high levels of awareness, more targeted awareness campaigns are needed, especially among the younger generation.
Keywords: Consanguinity, consanguineous marriage, genetic diseases, awareness, female, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Pubmed Style
Hadil Alahdal, Huda Alshanbari, Hana Saud Almazroa, Sarah Majed Alayesh, Alaa Mohammad Alrhaili, Nora Alqubi, Fai Fahad Alzamil, Reem Albassam. Consanguinity, awareness, and genetic disorders among female university students in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. JBC Genetics. 2021; 18 (January 2021): 27-34. doi:10.24911/JBCGenetics/183-1601264923
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Hadil Alahdal, Huda Alshanbari, Hana Saud Almazroa, Sarah Majed Alayesh, Alaa Mohammad Alrhaili, Nora Alqubi, Fai Fahad Alzamil, Reem Albassam. Consanguinity, awareness, and genetic disorders among female university students in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. https://www.jbcgenetics.com/index.php/articles/2126 [Access: April 27, 2025]. doi:10.24911/JBCGenetics/183-1601264923
AMA (American Medical Association) Style
Hadil Alahdal, Huda Alshanbari, Hana Saud Almazroa, Sarah Majed Alayesh, Alaa Mohammad Alrhaili, Nora Alqubi, Fai Fahad Alzamil, Reem Albassam. Consanguinity, awareness, and genetic disorders among female university students in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. JBC Genetics. 2021; 18 (January 2021): 27-34. doi:10.24911/JBCGenetics/183-1601264923
Vancouver/ICMJE Style
Hadil Alahdal, Huda Alshanbari, Hana Saud Almazroa, Sarah Majed Alayesh, Alaa Mohammad Alrhaili, Nora Alqubi, Fai Fahad Alzamil, Reem Albassam. Consanguinity, awareness, and genetic disorders among female university students in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. JBC Genetics. (2021), [cited April 27, 2025]; 18 (January 2021): 27-34. doi:10.24911/JBCGenetics/183-1601264923
Harvard Style
Hadil Alahdal, Huda Alshanbari, Hana Saud Almazroa, Sarah Majed Alayesh, Alaa Mohammad Alrhaili, Nora Alqubi, Fai Fahad Alzamil, Reem Albassam (2021) Consanguinity, awareness, and genetic disorders among female university students in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. JBC Genetics, 18 (January 2021): 27-34. doi:10.24911/JBCGenetics/183-1601264923
Chicago Style
Hadil Alahdal, Huda Alshanbari, Hana Saud Almazroa, Sarah Majed Alayesh, Alaa Mohammad Alrhaili, Nora Alqubi, Fai Fahad Alzamil, Reem Albassam. "Consanguinity, awareness, and genetic disorders among female university students in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia." 18 (2021), 27-34. doi:10.24911/JBCGenetics/183-1601264923
MLA (The Modern Language Association) Style
Hadil Alahdal, Huda Alshanbari, Hana Saud Almazroa, Sarah Majed Alayesh, Alaa Mohammad Alrhaili, Nora Alqubi, Fai Fahad Alzamil, Reem Albassam. "Consanguinity, awareness, and genetic disorders among female university students in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia." 18.January 2021 (2021), 27-34. Print. doi:10.24911/JBCGenetics/183-1601264923
APA (American Psychological Association) Style
Hadil Alahdal, Huda Alshanbari, Hana Saud Almazroa, Sarah Majed Alayesh, Alaa Mohammad Alrhaili, Nora Alqubi, Fai Fahad Alzamil, Reem Albassam (2021) Consanguinity, awareness, and genetic disorders among female university students in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. , 18 (January 2021), 27-34. doi:10.24911/JBCGenetics/183-1601264923