Sudden Infant Death Syndrome in Al-Ahsa Area: Community Awareness
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Nursing and health Science - Year 2019, Vol 8, Issue 1
Abstract
Introduction: Although the prevalence of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) is not low in Saudi Arabia, local community is still not well aware about it. Methods: We conducted a cross sectional study through a pre-structured questionnaire, distributed among the residents of Al Ahsa, Saudi Arabia. Results: The results showed that 80% of the population was not aware of dealing with infants with SIDs. The results further revealed that there was no significant association between the level of education and the awareness regarding SIDS. Moreover, those who lived in the urban areas had a higher incidence of SIDS as compared to the rural areas; however, health facilities are much better in rural areas with better availability of health care centres with multiple specialities. Conclusion: The underlying basic association of SIDS not well discovered so more researches need to be conducted. In addition, we should find out a road map for spreading the awareness regarding SIDS. Extra effort and more educational campaigns and compulsory sessions for the families might help in improving the practices and reduce the incidence in the upcoming time.
Authors and Affiliations
Hassan A. Alsahaf, Sajjad A. Alabbad, Osama A. Almohammedsaleh, Murtada H. Almubarak, Hamed A. Al-jame'a, Dr. Abdul Sattar Khan, Dr. Imran Sabri
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