Ammar Alzahrani
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Ammar Alzahrani has a total of 8 co-authors. Here are the top co-authors by number of shared publications:
- Abdullah Ayn Aldeen
College of Pharmacy, Taif University, Taif 21944, Saudi Arabia
1 shared publication - Ahmed S. Almalki
College of Pharmacy, Taif University, Taif 21944, Saudi Arabia
1 shared publication - Majed Ahmed Algarni
Department of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, Taif University, Taif 21944, Saudi Arabia
1 shared publication - Mohammad Saeed Alzahrani
Department of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, Taif University, Taif 21944, Saudi Arabia
1 shared publication - Mohammed B. Algethami
College of Pharmacy, Taif University, Taif 21944, Saudi Arabia
1 shared publication - Nawaf F. Altowairqi
College of Pharmacy, Taif University, Taif 21944, Saudi Arabia
1 shared publication
Latest Publications
- Open Access
- 23 January 2023
- Published by MDPI AG in International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
- Vol. 20 (3) , 2080
Knowledge of and Testing Rate for Hepatitis C Infection among the General Public of Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study
Introduction: The Ministry of Health in Saudi Arabia has announced a plan to eradicate hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection. This study sought to evaluate the knowledge levels and testing rate among the general population of Saudi Arabia. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted using data collected from an online, self-administered survey. Multivariable analysis was conducted using multiple binary logistic regression models to identify factors associated with low knowledge levels as well as predictors of HCV testing. Results: A total of 689 participants completed the survey. While most participants (88%) have heard of HCV infection, less than half (47.3%) understood that HCV is curable with medications. More than half of the participants (53.7%) have low knowledge about HCV infection. Testing for HCV was reported by 123 respondents (17.8%), and the odds of testing for HCV were significantly lower among residents of the Makkah region (OR = 0.59 [95% CI: 0.36–0.97]) and those with low knowledge level (OR = 0.47 [95% CI: 0.29–0.74]). HCV diagnosis was reported by nine respondents (1.3%), of whom only four reported receiving treatment (44%). Conclusions: Our study indicates inadequate knowledge levels and relatively low testing rate. These findings underscore the need for national awareness campaigns and more effective strategies for HCV screening.
- 23 January 2023
- Published by MDPI AG in International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
- Vol. 20 (3) , 2080
Open AccessKnowledge of and Testing Rate for Hepatitis C Infection among the General Public of Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study
Introduction: The Ministry of Health in Saudi Arabia has announced a plan to eradicate hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection. This study sought to evaluate the knowledge levels and testing rate among the general population of Saudi Arabia. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted using data collected from an online, self-administered survey. Multivariable analysis was conducted using multiple binary logistic regression models to identify factors associated with low knowledge levels as well as predictors of HCV testing. Results: A total of 689 participants completed the survey. While most participants (88%) have heard of HCV infection, less than half (47.3%) understood that HCV is curable with medications. More than half of the participants (53.7%) have low knowledge about HCV infection. Testing for HCV was reported by 123 respondents (17.8%), and the odds of testing for HCV were significantly lower among residents of the Makkah region (OR = 0.59 [95% CI: 0.36–0.97]) and those with low knowledge level (OR = 0.47 [95% CI: 0.29–0.74]). HCV diagnosis was reported by nine respondents (1.3%), of whom only four reported receiving treatment (44%). Conclusions: Our study indicates inadequate knowledge levels and relatively low testing rate. These findings underscore the need for national awareness campaigns and more effective strategies for HCV screening.