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Evaluating public knowledge and attitude towards cerebral palsy: a survey of residents in Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia

Maryam E. Aleid, Fatimah Alkhamis, Basem M. Alkhalaf, Rayah A. Alharthi, Abtesam A. Alnaim, Omar K. Alshaikhmubarak, Safiah A. Alamer, Joud J. Almulhim, Hassan F. Al Nasser, Talal Aldossary.


Abstract
Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the knowledge and attitude regarding cerebral palsy (CP) among residents of Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia.
Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted among 405 adults. Data were collected through an online questionnaire, focusing on demographic information, knowledge of CP causes, symptoms, and treatments, and attitudes toward individuals with CP.
Results: The study revealed that 68.9% of participants had heard of CP, with media being the primary source of information (55.5%). However, misconceptions about CP causes and treatments were prevalent, with only 42.7% being aware that CP could develop postnatally due to infections or injuries. While 52.8% felt somewhat comfortable interacting with individuals with CP, a significant portion still reported discomfort. Additionally, 79% of participants were unaware of any local support services for CP.
Conclusion: The study highlighted the need for improved public education and awareness campaigns about CP in Al-Ahsa. Efforts should focus on dispelling misconceptions and reducing stigma to foster a more inclusive environment for individuals with CP.

Key words: Evaluation, knowledge, attitudes, cerebral palsy, Saudi Arabia


 
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Aleid ME, Alkhamis F, Alkhalaf BM, Alharthi RA, Alnaim AA, Alshaikhmubarak OK, Alamer SA, Almulhim JJ, Nasser HFA, Aldossary T. Evaluating public knowledge and attitude towards cerebral palsy: a survey of residents in Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia. IJMDC. 2024; 8(10): 2772-2778. doi:10.24911/IJMDC.51-1729898140

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Aleid ME, Alkhamis F, Alkhalaf BM, Alharthi RA, Alnaim AA, Alshaikhmubarak OK, Alamer SA, Almulhim JJ, Nasser HFA, Aldossary T. Evaluating public knowledge and attitude towards cerebral palsy: a survey of residents in Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia. https://www.ijmdc.com/?mno=226159 [Access: May 14, 2025]. doi:10.24911/IJMDC.51-1729898140

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Aleid ME, Alkhamis F, Alkhalaf BM, Alharthi RA, Alnaim AA, Alshaikhmubarak OK, Alamer SA, Almulhim JJ, Nasser HFA, Aldossary T. Evaluating public knowledge and attitude towards cerebral palsy: a survey of residents in Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia. IJMDC. 2024; 8(10): 2772-2778. doi:10.24911/IJMDC.51-1729898140


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Aleid ME, Alkhamis F, Alkhalaf BM, Alharthi RA, Alnaim AA, Alshaikhmubarak OK, Alamer SA, Almulhim JJ, Nasser HFA, Aldossary T. Evaluating public knowledge and attitude towards cerebral palsy: a survey of residents in Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia. IJMDC. (2024), [cited May 14, 2025]; 8(10): 2772-2778. doi:10.24911/IJMDC.51-1729898140


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Aleid, M. E., Alkhamis, . F., Alkhalaf, . B. M., Alharthi, . R. A., Alnaim, . A. A., Alshaikhmubarak, . O. K., Alamer, . S. A., Almulhim, . J. J., Nasser, . H. F. A. & Aldossary, . T. (2024) Evaluating public knowledge and attitude towards cerebral palsy: a survey of residents in Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia. IJMDC, 8 (10), 2772-2778. doi:10.24911/IJMDC.51-1729898140


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Aleid, Maryam E., Fatimah Alkhamis, Basem M. Alkhalaf, Rayah A. Alharthi, Abtesam A. Alnaim, Omar K. Alshaikhmubarak, Safiah A. Alamer, Joud J. Almulhim, Hassan F. Al Nasser, and Talal Aldossary. 2024. Evaluating public knowledge and attitude towards cerebral palsy: a survey of residents in Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia. International Journal of Medicine in Developing Countries, 8 (10), 2772-2778. doi:10.24911/IJMDC.51-1729898140


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Aleid, Maryam E., Fatimah Alkhamis, Basem M. Alkhalaf, Rayah A. Alharthi, Abtesam A. Alnaim, Omar K. Alshaikhmubarak, Safiah A. Alamer, Joud J. Almulhim, Hassan F. Al Nasser, and Talal Aldossary. "Evaluating public knowledge and attitude towards cerebral palsy: a survey of residents in Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia." International Journal of Medicine in Developing Countries 8 (2024), 2772-2778. doi:10.24911/IJMDC.51-1729898140


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Aleid, Maryam E., Fatimah Alkhamis, Basem M. Alkhalaf, Rayah A. Alharthi, Abtesam A. Alnaim, Omar K. Alshaikhmubarak, Safiah A. Alamer, Joud J. Almulhim, Hassan F. Al Nasser, and Talal Aldossary. "Evaluating public knowledge and attitude towards cerebral palsy: a survey of residents in Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia." International Journal of Medicine in Developing Countries 8.10 (2024), 2772-2778. Print. doi:10.24911/IJMDC.51-1729898140


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Aleid, M. E., Alkhamis, . F., Alkhalaf, . B. M., Alharthi, . R. A., Alnaim, . A. A., Alshaikhmubarak, . O. K., Alamer, . S. A., Almulhim, . J. J., Nasser, . H. F. A. & Aldossary, . T. (2024) Evaluating public knowledge and attitude towards cerebral palsy: a survey of residents in Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia. International Journal of Medicine in Developing Countries, 8 (10), 2772-2778. doi:10.24911/IJMDC.51-1729898140




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