Awareness of anaphylaxis among public in Al-Ahsa City of Saudi Arabia: A cross-sectional study
This study reveals critical gaps in anaphylaxis knowledge among adults in Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia. Poor understanding of emergency treatment and long-term management highlights the urgent need for improved public awareness. Targeted educational initiatives must emphasize prompt epinephrine administration, proper auto-injector use, and allergen avoidance. Collaborative efforts engaging healthcare professionals, schools, and policymakers are essential to enhance anaphylaxis preparedness through focused training and tailored awareness campaigns. This will empower the Saudi public to recognize symptoms quickly and respond effectively, saving lives from this dangerous allergic reaction.
Authors
- Ahmed Alanazy (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1311-6454)
- Ahmad Alanazi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4997-0270)
- Abdullah Alruwaili (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5803-1414)
- Suchithra Koipurathu Rajappan
- Raja Saad Boodai
- Badiah Ibrahim Alhulaybi
- Amenah Ibrahim Alraihan
- Raghad Ahmed Almulhim
- Bainah Fahad Almulhim
Institutions
- King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences (SA)
- King Abdulaziz Medical City (SA)
- King Abdullah International Medical Research Center (SA)
- National Guard Health Affairs (SA)
Publication Details
- Journal
- PLoS ONE
- Published
- 2024-12-30
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0315722
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.38