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Public Awareness of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus in Al-Dammam City in Saudi Arabia

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Last updated: 03 Jan 2025

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Background: Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune disease where the body's immune system attacks its own healthy tissue. It can affect many organs such as skin, joints, brain, kidneys and other organs. Objectives: to evaluate the knowledge toward Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) among citizens in Al-Dammam city. Methods: a questionnaire-based quantitative cross-sectional study which focuses on determining the knowledge of Systemic lupus erythematosus in Al-Dammam city. Results: 240 participants filled the surveys, 130 participants (54%) have no idea about SLE. The majority of respondents had no clear idea regarding treatment and complications of the disease. 32% respondents had idea that SLE is more prevalent among females. In fact, this disorder is reported more prevalent in women. Conclusion: this study indicated that the public have low awareness with some misconception regarding the SLE. The awareness campaigns are needed to increase the awareness about SLE which will be helpful to educate the public about its symptoms and methods of treatments.

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autoimmune diseases, Lupus erythematosus, SLE

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Mohammed Difallah

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Alharbi

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Al-imam Mohammed Ibn Saud University

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Bander Owaidh

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Aljohani

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Kaakya Health Center

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Zahra Naji

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Alaithan

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Imam Abdulrahman bin Faisal University

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Saud Khaild

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Alsamadani

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Sultan Abdullah Alnefaie

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Abdulaziz Ibrahim

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Alshabibi

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King Saud University

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Bayan S

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Alqahtany

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King Saud University

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Abdulmalik Abdulaziz

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Aldeheem

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King Saud University

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Yasser A

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Alrumih

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King Saud University

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Abdullah Tawfiq

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Aldoaje

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Ibn Sina National Collage

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Mohammed Muthyib

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Almuawi

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Ibn Sina National Collage

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Faisal Ali

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Alqahtani

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Aljiser Primary Health Care Center

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Faisal Ali

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Almesned

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Qassim University

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Mohammed Ali

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Alzubaidi

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Security Forces Specialists Jeddah

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Mohammed Saad

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Alotaibi

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Umm Alquraa University

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Marwan Saleh

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Al solmi

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Umm Alquraa University

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Mutlag Jaual

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Alqahtani

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Jubail Hospital

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Hussain Ali

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Busaleh

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University of Science and Technology

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Abdullah Abdulkareem

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Alsubaie

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Prince Saud bin Jalloway Hospital

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70

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11

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1821

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2018-01-01

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2017-12-20

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2018-01-01

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1,891

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1,893

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1687-2002

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2090-7125

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EJHM_Volume 70_Issue 11_Pages 1891-1893.pdf

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The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine

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https://ejhm.journals.ekb.eg/

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Public Awareness of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus in Al-Dammam City in Saudi Arabia

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22 Jan 2023