Lack of knowledge of thalassemia among non-medical university students in Saudi Arabia: a cross-sectional study

The results indicate an essential gap in thalassemia awareness, especially among educated young individuals. This gap and comprehensive community-based educational initiatives should be targeted at the middle and high school levels. Specific measures are essential to enhance national screening and preventive strategies. These findings highlight the urgent need for national educational initiatives to complement premarital screening, targeting younger populations before reproductive age.