Evaluating public awareness and knowledge of multiple sclerosis in Tobruk, Libya: a comprehensive cross-sectional study
The findings highlight a critical need for comprehensive public outreach and education programs to improve MS awareness in Tobruk, Libya. Health education initiatives focused on MS are essential for increasing community knowledge, facilitating early detection, and improving disease management. Further research is needed to understand the reasons for misinformation and to develop strategies for increasing awareness across the country.
Authors
- Zinelabedin Mohamed (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0133-809X)
- Mohamed Baklola (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5572-0852)
- Reem Yousry
- Ibrahim A. Hassan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6863-4593)
- Ibrahim Alghzlawi
- Ahmed R Abdullah
Institutions
- Suez Canal University (EG)
- Sebha University (LY)
- Mansoura University (EG)
- Al-Azhar University (EG)
- Tobruk University
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Public Health
- Published
- 2024-09-27
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-024-20056-0
- Primary Topic
- Multiple Sclerosis Research Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00