Assessment of Saudi people’s Knowledge about Hypothyroidism Treatment Usage

Background: As adjusting the treatment dose for hypothyroidism based on several factors requiring continuousrigorous assessment, the current study aimed to assess of Saudi people’s knowledge about hypothyroidismtreatment usage. Methodology: This is a cross-sectional study, piloted in Hail Region, Northern Saudi Arabia. Inthis study, 900 respondents were randomly involved in the study irrespective of their age, sex, or otherdemographical characteristics. Results: The present study investigated 900 participants of whom 272/900(30.2%)were patients with hypothyroidism. Of the 900 participants, 730/900 (81%) were females and 170/900 (19%) weremales, giving males’ females’ ration of 1.00: 4.29. of the 272 patients with hypothyroidism, 250/730 (34%) werefemales and 22/170 (13%) were males. Conclusion: Hypothyroidism is prevalent in Northern Saudi Arabia.Raising community awareness towards hypothyroidism is essential for better control of the diseases. Healthcareproviders should inspire their patients to adjust the treatment does as prescribed without cessation.

Keywords

hypothyroidism, Thyroid hormones, Thyroid hormones, Saudi Arabia

Citation

Alreshidi Fayez Saud, Alreshidi Nahlah Fahad, Alharbi Saleh Hadi, Alahmadi Ghaida Mohammed, Alghassab Majed Akram, Ahmed Hussain Gadelkarim. Assessment of Saudi people’s Knowledge about Hypothyroidism Treatment Usage. International Journal of Medical Research Professionals. ; : 179-184

URI

https://imsear.searo.who.int/handle/123456789/203768

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International Journal of Pharmaceutical Research and Allied Sciences

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