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Abdulaziz M Alshehri1, Mashael Bajunaid2, Rahaf A Althobaiti3

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Public awareness of keratoconus, a corneal condition, is low in Taif City, Saudi Arabia. Most participants showed poor knowledge, emphasizing the need for public health education on this eye disease.

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Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Keratoconus (KC) is a significant corneal condition in Saudi Arabia with varying prevalence.
  • Low public awareness of KC poses a public health challenge.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the level of public awareness regarding keratoconus in Taif City, Saudi Arabia.

Main Methods:

  • A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted in Taif City using an online questionnaire.
  • Data were collected from 499 adults aged 18+ via social media distribution.
  • Awareness levels were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics.

Main Results:

  • Over half of participants (57.3%) had heard of keratoconus, but only 16.6% correctly identified it as corneal thinning.
saudi arabia
taif
visual impairment
  • A significant majority (82.9%) demonstrated poor awareness of keratoconus.
  • Factors like refractive error, family history, and prior knowledge were linked to better awareness.

    • Conclusions:

    • Public awareness of keratoconus in Taif City is notably low.
    • Findings underscore the necessity for targeted public health initiatives and educational campaigns.
    • Early detection and management of keratoconus can be improved through increased public knowledge.