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Knowledge and attitude towards strabismus in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Abdulaziz Ali Almuqbil, Raneem Khalid Alhajri, Khalid Mohammed Alkhalifah, Rawan Ali Bin Salamah, Sarah Saleh A. Alghamdi, Abdulrahman Abdu Daghreeri, Adnan Ahmed Alzahrani, Ramy Abdulaziz Alyousif, Abdulrhman Ahmad Almazrou.


Abstract
Objective: This study aimed to assess the knowledge and attitude of adults in the Riyadh region regarding strabismus, as well as the potential factors influencing these perceptions.
Methods: A cross-sectional web-based questionnaire study was conducted in Riyadh city, targeting participants of varying ages, genders, educational backgrounds, occupations, and marital statuses. The study utilized an online self-administered questionnaire in the Arabic language to collect data. Participants were randomly selected using a sample size of 566.
Results: The study revealed a majority of participants falling within the 18-30 years age range (42.9%) and a higher proportion of females (58.1%). Educational backgrounds varied, with 62.0% holding bachelor’s degrees. Knowledge about strabismus symptoms, causes, and treatment options showed variations among participants, with 68.0% correctly identifying strabismus as a visual defect leading to eye misalignment. While a majority recognized double vision (58.2%) as a symptom, 21.6% incorrectly perceived strabismus as limited to inward eye turning. Family history (54.2%) was commonly recognized as a cause. For treatment, 59.0% identified glasses or contact lenses for children, while 68.5% recognized surgical intervention for adults. Complications such as affecting the aesthetic appearance (58.1%) and self-confidence (55.3%) were commonly acknowledged. Attitudes varied, with 34.5% willing to associate with individuals with strabismus. Experiences of bullying related to strabismus were reported by 28.8%.
Conclusion: While a substantial proportion exhibited accurate understanding, knowledge gaps existed, particularly regarding the definition, causes, and non-surgical treatment options. The findings emphasize the importance of public health initiatives to raise awareness and promote social inclusivity.

Key words: Knowledge, attitude, strabismus, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia


 
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Almuqbil AA, Alhajri RK, Alkhalifah KM, Salamah RAB, Alghamdi SSA, Daghreeri AA, Alzahrani AA, Alyousif RA, Almazrou AA. Knowledge and attitude towards strabismus in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. IJMDC. 2024; 8(10): 2697-2706. doi:10.24911/IJMDC.51-1728307050

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Almuqbil AA, Alhajri RK, Alkhalifah KM, Salamah RAB, Alghamdi SSA, Daghreeri AA, Alzahrani AA, Alyousif RA, Almazrou AA. Knowledge and attitude towards strabismus in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. https://www.ijmdc.com/?mno=223581 [Access: April 22, 2025]. doi:10.24911/IJMDC.51-1728307050

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Almuqbil AA, Alhajri RK, Alkhalifah KM, Salamah RAB, Alghamdi SSA, Daghreeri AA, Alzahrani AA, Alyousif RA, Almazrou AA. Knowledge and attitude towards strabismus in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. IJMDC. 2024; 8(10): 2697-2706. doi:10.24911/IJMDC.51-1728307050


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Almuqbil AA, Alhajri RK, Alkhalifah KM, Salamah RAB, Alghamdi SSA, Daghreeri AA, Alzahrani AA, Alyousif RA, Almazrou AA. Knowledge and attitude towards strabismus in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. IJMDC. (2024), [cited April 22, 2025]; 8(10): 2697-2706. doi:10.24911/IJMDC.51-1728307050


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Almuqbil, A. A., Alhajri, . R. K., Alkhalifah, . K. M., Salamah, . R. A. B., Alghamdi, . S. S. A., Daghreeri, . A. A., Alzahrani, . A. A., Alyousif, . R. A. & Almazrou, . A. A. (2024) Knowledge and attitude towards strabismus in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. IJMDC, 8 (10), 2697-2706. doi:10.24911/IJMDC.51-1728307050


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Almuqbil, Abdulaziz Ali, Raneem Khalid Alhajri, Khalid Mohammed Alkhalifah, Rawan Ali Bin Salamah, Sarah Saleh A. Alghamdi, Abdulrahman Abdu Daghreeri, Adnan Ahmed Alzahrani, Ramy Abdulaziz Alyousif, and Abdulrhman Ahmad Almazrou. 2024. Knowledge and attitude towards strabismus in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. International Journal of Medicine in Developing Countries, 8 (10), 2697-2706. doi:10.24911/IJMDC.51-1728307050


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Almuqbil, Abdulaziz Ali, Raneem Khalid Alhajri, Khalid Mohammed Alkhalifah, Rawan Ali Bin Salamah, Sarah Saleh A. Alghamdi, Abdulrahman Abdu Daghreeri, Adnan Ahmed Alzahrani, Ramy Abdulaziz Alyousif, and Abdulrhman Ahmad Almazrou. "Knowledge and attitude towards strabismus in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia." International Journal of Medicine in Developing Countries 8 (2024), 2697-2706. doi:10.24911/IJMDC.51-1728307050


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Almuqbil, Abdulaziz Ali, Raneem Khalid Alhajri, Khalid Mohammed Alkhalifah, Rawan Ali Bin Salamah, Sarah Saleh A. Alghamdi, Abdulrahman Abdu Daghreeri, Adnan Ahmed Alzahrani, Ramy Abdulaziz Alyousif, and Abdulrhman Ahmad Almazrou. "Knowledge and attitude towards strabismus in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia." International Journal of Medicine in Developing Countries 8.10 (2024), 2697-2706. Print. doi:10.24911/IJMDC.51-1728307050


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Almuqbil, A. A., Alhajri, . R. K., Alkhalifah, . K. M., Salamah, . R. A. B., Alghamdi, . S. S. A., Daghreeri, . A. A., Alzahrani, . A. A., Alyousif, . R. A. & Almazrou, . A. A. (2024) Knowledge and attitude towards strabismus in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. International Journal of Medicine in Developing Countries, 8 (10), 2697-2706. doi:10.24911/IJMDC.51-1728307050




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