Wejdan Al Abyah
Student in College of Medicine, Najran University, KSA, Saudi Arabia
Publications
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Research Article
AWARENESS OF SEIZURE FIRST AID AMONG THE POPULATION IN NAJRAN REGION, SAUDI ARABIA
Author(s): Saleh Al Qahtani*, Mohammed Al Mutlaq, Yahya Ishaq, Hidar Al Qudhaya, Saeed Al Salea, Wejdan Al Abyah, Taif Alqahtani, Maha Alsqoor, Montaha Aljaleel, Rema Al Sairi, Rahaf Almakrami and Manar Alsiari
Background & aim: There are a number of opposing viewpoints regarding epilepsy, and public knowledge of the condition differs greatly between nations. The current study sought to ascertain what the general knowledge in Najran region, Saudi Arabia, knew about several facets of epilepsy Methodology: An observational, cross-sectional study was carried out over a six-month period in Najran region. A structured survey was utilized to collect information from adult participants recruited through social media. This survey was piloted to guarantee its clarity and relevance. The sample size was estimated to allow for a 95% confidence level and a 5% margin of error. SPSS software was used to conduct statistical analyses on awareness levels, first aid knowledge, and demographic relationships. Answers of 380 participants were enrolled in the study a.. Read More»