Mohammad Ali A ALshahrani
General Physician, Ministry of Health, Saudi Arabia
Publications
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Research Article
THE IMPACT OF HEALTH AWARENESS PROGRAMS ON THE PREVALENCE OF CHRONIC DISEASES IN SAUDI ARABIA: AN ANALYTICAL STUDY ON COMMUNITY-BASED PREVENTION STRATEGIES
Author(s): Atef Eid Madkour Elsayed*, Sara Ibraheem Aljuhani, Ahmed Al-Talib, Abdulaziz Mansour Alghamdi, Lina sultan Alhazmi, Ghadi sultan, Saeed Abdullah S Bamakhrama, Leen Alhodathi, Hanin Alhodathi, Areen, Amer ALenezi, Ghaida Abdulrehman, Salem Mansour Abokhanjar and Mohammad Ali A ALshahrani
Background: Chronic diseases (non-communicable diseases, NCDs) are a leading cause of mortality and morbidity worldwide, including in Saudi Arabia, where they account for 88.5% of total deaths. The increasing prevalence of NCDs is driven by factors such as urbanization, aging populations, and unhealthy lifestyles. Health awareness programs play a crucial role in promoting disease prevention and reducing the burden of chronic conditions. However, the effectiveness of such programs in Saudi Arabia has not been comprehensively evaluated. This study aims to assess public awareness of chronic disease prevention and the impact of health awareness initiatives on disease prevalence in Saudi Arabia. Methods: This study was conducted using a stratified multi-stage cluster random sampling technique. Data were collected through an online questionnaire d.. Read More»