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Hosseini Z, Homayuni A. General knowledge and Attitudes towards Multiple Sclerosis in Isfahan in 2021. TB 2022; 20 (6) :1-14
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General knowledge and Attitudes towards Multiple Sclerosis in Isfahan in 2021
Zahra Hosseini(Ph.D.)1, Atefeh Homayuni(Ph.D.)2
1.Associate Professor, Tobacco and Health Research Center, School of public Health, Hormozgan University of Medical Sciences, Bandar Abbas, Iran.
2.Corresponding Author: Ph.D. , Department of Health Education and Health Promotion, School of public Health, Hormozgan University of Medical Sciences, Bandar Abbas, Iran. Email: atefeh_0913@yahoo.com Tel:09138362709
Abstract
Introduction: Multiple sclerosis is an inflammatory and chronic disease of the central nervous system. Lack of knowledge about the disease and its symptoms may delay early diagnosis and control of the disease. The present study aimed to investigate the general knowledge and attitude towards multiple sclerosis in Isfahan.
Methods: This cross-sectional (descriptive-analytical) study was conducted in 2021 in Isfahan. A 22-question researcher-made questionnaire was created and distributed online through social networks. The data were analyzed by independent t-test and one-way ANOVA using SPSS software (v.24).
Results: A total of 480 people participated in this study. The mean scores of knowledge and attitude were 4.77±1.86 and 54±6.24, respectively. The results of t-test indicated that there was a significant difference between participants' knowledge and attitude scores in terms of gender and history of multiple sclerosis in close relatives. ANOVA results also showed that there was a significant difference in the mean scores of participants' knowledge and attitude according to their education level and job status. However, there was no difference in the participants' attitudes towards multiple sclerosis and patients with the disease according to their marital status.
Conclusion: Based on the present study findings, the participants' knowledge about multiple sclerosis was moderate. Therefore, measures must be taken in order to increase the general knowledge through the mass media and health centers. It can help to early diagnose and control of the disease and correct people's misconceptions about patients with multiple sclerosis.
Keywords: Knowledge, Cross-Sectional Study, Multiple Sclerosis, Attitude
Conflict of interest: The authors declared that there is no conflict of interest.
References
1-Tobore TO. Oxidative/Nitroxidative Stress and Multiple Sclerosis. Journal of Molecular Neuroscience. 2021;71(3):506-14.
2-Huang WJ, Chen WW, Zhang X. Multiple sclerosis: pathology, diagnosis and treatments. Experimental and therapeutic medicine.2017;13(6):3163-6.
3-Harbo HF, Gold R, Tintoré M. Sex and gender issues in multiple sclerosis. Therapeutic advances in neurological disorders. 2013;6(4):237-48.
4-Hunter SF. Overview and diagnosis of multiple sclerosis. Am J Manag Care.2016;22(6): 141-50.
5-Sessanna L, Nisbet P, Alanazi N, Lorissaint D, Auerbach SL, Chang YP, et al. The Experience of Participating in an 8-Week Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction plus Sleep Retraining Course among Women Living with Multiple Sclerosis. Clinical Nursing Research.2021;30(5):558-66.
6-Gafari S, Khoshknab MF, Nourozi K, Mohamadi E. Informal caregivers' experiences of caring of multiple sclerosis patients: A qualitative study. Iranian journal of nursing and midwifery research. 2017;22(3):243.
7-Tosifian N, Ghaderibagejan M, Mahmoodi A, Khaledian M. Structural modeling of early maladaptive schemas and executive functions of people diagnosed with MS emphasizing on the role of the sense of loneliness factor. Neuropsychology. 2018;3(10):93-108.
8-Hosseinzadeh A, Baneshi M, Sedighi B, Kermanchi J, Haghdoost AA. Incidence of multiple sclerosis in Iran: a nationwide, population-based study. public health. 2019;175:138-44.
9-Iran MS Association. Available from: http://www.iranms.ir/index.php/2019-11-28-14-26-25/2019-11-28-14-31-12/item/26-2020-06-16-13-52-03. [Persian]
10-Abbasi V, Tabrizian S, Atalu A, Aslanian R, Zakeri A. Knowledge of pregnant women towards multiple sclerosis. International Journal of Community Medicine and Public Health. 2018;5(12):5025.
11-Amer M, AlZahrani W, AlZahrani A, Altalhi F, Alrubaie S, Alsini R. Assessment of multiple sclerosis awareness: knowledge and attitude among Saudi population in Taif city, KSA. Int J Adv Res.2016;4:1758-66.
12-Gold R, Wolinsky JS, Amato MP, Comi G. Evolving expectations around early management of multiple sclerosis. Therapeutic advances in neurological disorders.2010;3(6):351-67.
13-Homayuni A, Abedini S, Hosseini Z, Etemadifar M, Ghanbarnejad A. Explaining the facilitators of quality of life in patients with multiple sclerosis: a qualitative study. BMC neurology.2021;21(1):1-10.
14-Homayuni A,Abedini S,Hosseini Z, Etemadifar M, Ghanbarnejad A. Designing, implementation and evaluation of an intervention based on PRECEDE-PROCEED model to promote quality of life in patients with multiple sclerosis [submitte for Ph.D degree]. Hormozgan University of Medical Sciences.2021. [Persian]
15-Giordano A, Messmer Uccelli M, Pucci E, Martinelli V, Borreani C, Lugaresi A, et al. The Multiple Sclerosis Knowledge Questionnaire: a self-administered instrument for recently diagnosed patients. Multiple Sclerosis Journal. 2010;16(1):100-11.
16-Escandary N, Alipour Z, Lamyian M, Ahmaritehran H, Hajizadeh E, Mokhah S. Validity and reliability of the international AIDS questionnaire for Iranian student population. Journal of Arak University of Medical Sciences. 2013;15(10):1-12.[Persian]
17-Pierce ML.Stigma and knowledge: A questionnaire and literature review: Cleveland State University.2012.
18-Gharegozli K,Kolahi A,Abbasisiar F,Pourtaherian P, Bou AJ, Zamani G, et al. Public knowledge and attitudes toward Epilepsy in Tehran.2006; 64(8):22-30. [Persian]
19-Molla A, Mekuriaw B, Habtamu E, Mareg M. Knowledge and attitude towards epilepsy among rural residents in southern Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study. BMC Public Health.2021;21(1):1-9.
20-Radhakrishnan K, Pandian J, Santhoshkumar T, Thomas S, Deetha T, Sarma P, et al. Prevalence, knowledge, attitude, and practice of epilepsy in Kerala, South India. Epilepsia.2000;41(8):1027-35.
21-Kazemi H, Alaghi T, Ansari I, Afshinmajd S. Evaluation of awareness and attitude of non-medical students in relation to epilepsy. Daneshvar Medicine: Basic and Clinical Research Journal. 2017;25(2):41-8. [Persian]
22-Inaloo S, Rezaei S. A survey of knowledge and attitudes of people in Shiraz toward epilepsy. Studies in Medical Sciences.2013;24(4):235-43. [Persian]
23-Kiwanuka F, Anyango Olyet C. Knowledge, attitude, and beliefs on epilepsy among adults in Erute South, Lira District, Uganda. Epilepsia open. 2018;3(2):264-9.
24-Ghanean H, Nojomi M, Jacobsson L. Public awareness and attitudes towards epilepsy in Tehran, Iran. Global health action.2013;6(1):21618.
25-Nyame P, Biritwum R. Epilepsy: knowledge, attitude and practice in literate urban population, Accra, Ghana. West African Journal of Medicine.1997;16(3):139-45.
26-Lee H,Lee SK,Chung CK, Yun SN, Choi-Kwon S. Familiarity with, knowledge of, and attitudes toward epilepsy among teachers in Korean elementary schools. Epilepsy & Behavior. 2010;17(2):183-7.
Zahra Hosseini(Ph.D.)1, Atefeh Homayuni(Ph.D.)2
1.Associate Professor, Tobacco and Health Research Center, School of public Health, Hormozgan University of Medical Sciences, Bandar Abbas, Iran.
2.Corresponding Author: Ph.D. , Department of Health Education and Health Promotion, School of public Health, Hormozgan University of Medical Sciences, Bandar Abbas, Iran. Email: atefeh_0913@yahoo.com Tel:09138362709
Abstract
Introduction: Multiple sclerosis is an inflammatory and chronic disease of the central nervous system. Lack of knowledge about the disease and its symptoms may delay early diagnosis and control of the disease. The present study aimed to investigate the general knowledge and attitude towards multiple sclerosis in Isfahan.
Methods: This cross-sectional (descriptive-analytical) study was conducted in 2021 in Isfahan. A 22-question researcher-made questionnaire was created and distributed online through social networks. The data were analyzed by independent t-test and one-way ANOVA using SPSS software (v.24).
Results: A total of 480 people participated in this study. The mean scores of knowledge and attitude were 4.77±1.86 and 54±6.24, respectively. The results of t-test indicated that there was a significant difference between participants' knowledge and attitude scores in terms of gender and history of multiple sclerosis in close relatives. ANOVA results also showed that there was a significant difference in the mean scores of participants' knowledge and attitude according to their education level and job status. However, there was no difference in the participants' attitudes towards multiple sclerosis and patients with the disease according to their marital status.
Conclusion: Based on the present study findings, the participants' knowledge about multiple sclerosis was moderate. Therefore, measures must be taken in order to increase the general knowledge through the mass media and health centers. It can help to early diagnose and control of the disease and correct people's misconceptions about patients with multiple sclerosis.
Keywords: Knowledge, Cross-Sectional Study, Multiple Sclerosis, Attitude
Conflict of interest: The authors declared that there is no conflict of interest.
References
1-Tobore TO. Oxidative/Nitroxidative Stress and Multiple Sclerosis. Journal of Molecular Neuroscience. 2021;71(3):506-14.
2-Huang WJ, Chen WW, Zhang X. Multiple sclerosis: pathology, diagnosis and treatments. Experimental and therapeutic medicine.2017;13(6):3163-6.
3-Harbo HF, Gold R, Tintoré M. Sex and gender issues in multiple sclerosis. Therapeutic advances in neurological disorders. 2013;6(4):237-48.
4-Hunter SF. Overview and diagnosis of multiple sclerosis. Am J Manag Care.2016;22(6): 141-50.
5-Sessanna L, Nisbet P, Alanazi N, Lorissaint D, Auerbach SL, Chang YP, et al. The Experience of Participating in an 8-Week Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction plus Sleep Retraining Course among Women Living with Multiple Sclerosis. Clinical Nursing Research.2021;30(5):558-66.
6-Gafari S, Khoshknab MF, Nourozi K, Mohamadi E. Informal caregivers' experiences of caring of multiple sclerosis patients: A qualitative study. Iranian journal of nursing and midwifery research. 2017;22(3):243.
7-Tosifian N, Ghaderibagejan M, Mahmoodi A, Khaledian M. Structural modeling of early maladaptive schemas and executive functions of people diagnosed with MS emphasizing on the role of the sense of loneliness factor. Neuropsychology. 2018;3(10):93-108.
8-Hosseinzadeh A, Baneshi M, Sedighi B, Kermanchi J, Haghdoost AA. Incidence of multiple sclerosis in Iran: a nationwide, population-based study. public health. 2019;175:138-44.
9-Iran MS Association. Available from: http://www.iranms.ir/index.php/2019-11-28-14-26-25/2019-11-28-14-31-12/item/26-2020-06-16-13-52-03. [Persian]
10-Abbasi V, Tabrizian S, Atalu A, Aslanian R, Zakeri A. Knowledge of pregnant women towards multiple sclerosis. International Journal of Community Medicine and Public Health. 2018;5(12):5025.
11-Amer M, AlZahrani W, AlZahrani A, Altalhi F, Alrubaie S, Alsini R. Assessment of multiple sclerosis awareness: knowledge and attitude among Saudi population in Taif city, KSA. Int J Adv Res.2016;4:1758-66.
12-Gold R, Wolinsky JS, Amato MP, Comi G. Evolving expectations around early management of multiple sclerosis. Therapeutic advances in neurological disorders.2010;3(6):351-67.
13-Homayuni A, Abedini S, Hosseini Z, Etemadifar M, Ghanbarnejad A. Explaining the facilitators of quality of life in patients with multiple sclerosis: a qualitative study. BMC neurology.2021;21(1):1-10.
14-Homayuni A,Abedini S,Hosseini Z, Etemadifar M, Ghanbarnejad A. Designing, implementation and evaluation of an intervention based on PRECEDE-PROCEED model to promote quality of life in patients with multiple sclerosis [submitte for Ph.D degree]. Hormozgan University of Medical Sciences.2021. [Persian]
15-Giordano A, Messmer Uccelli M, Pucci E, Martinelli V, Borreani C, Lugaresi A, et al. The Multiple Sclerosis Knowledge Questionnaire: a self-administered instrument for recently diagnosed patients. Multiple Sclerosis Journal. 2010;16(1):100-11.
16-Escandary N, Alipour Z, Lamyian M, Ahmaritehran H, Hajizadeh E, Mokhah S. Validity and reliability of the international AIDS questionnaire for Iranian student population. Journal of Arak University of Medical Sciences. 2013;15(10):1-12.[Persian]
17-Pierce ML.Stigma and knowledge: A questionnaire and literature review: Cleveland State University.2012.
18-Gharegozli K,Kolahi A,Abbasisiar F,Pourtaherian P, Bou AJ, Zamani G, et al. Public knowledge and attitudes toward Epilepsy in Tehran.2006; 64(8):22-30. [Persian]
19-Molla A, Mekuriaw B, Habtamu E, Mareg M. Knowledge and attitude towards epilepsy among rural residents in southern Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study. BMC Public Health.2021;21(1):1-9.
20-Radhakrishnan K, Pandian J, Santhoshkumar T, Thomas S, Deetha T, Sarma P, et al. Prevalence, knowledge, attitude, and practice of epilepsy in Kerala, South India. Epilepsia.2000;41(8):1027-35.
21-Kazemi H, Alaghi T, Ansari I, Afshinmajd S. Evaluation of awareness and attitude of non-medical students in relation to epilepsy. Daneshvar Medicine: Basic and Clinical Research Journal. 2017;25(2):41-8. [Persian]
22-Inaloo S, Rezaei S. A survey of knowledge and attitudes of people in Shiraz toward epilepsy. Studies in Medical Sciences.2013;24(4):235-43. [Persian]
23-Kiwanuka F, Anyango Olyet C. Knowledge, attitude, and beliefs on epilepsy among adults in Erute South, Lira District, Uganda. Epilepsia open. 2018;3(2):264-9.
24-Ghanean H, Nojomi M, Jacobsson L. Public awareness and attitudes towards epilepsy in Tehran, Iran. Global health action.2013;6(1):21618.
25-Nyame P, Biritwum R. Epilepsy: knowledge, attitude and practice in literate urban population, Accra, Ghana. West African Journal of Medicine.1997;16(3):139-45.
26-Lee H,Lee SK,Chung CK, Yun SN, Choi-Kwon S. Familiarity with, knowledge of, and attitudes toward epilepsy among teachers in Korean elementary schools. Epilepsy & Behavior. 2010;17(2):183-7.
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