Attitudes and Practices Regarding Helicobacter Pylori Infection Among the Public in Jordan: A Cross-Sectional Survey.

Autor:	Alaridah N; Department of Pathology, Microbiology and Forensic Medicine, School of Medicine, The University of Jordan, Amman, JOR., M Joudeh R; College of Medicine, Sulaiman Alrajhi University, Al-Bukayriyah, SAU., F Jarrar R; Department of Pathology, Microbiology and Forensic Medicine, School of Medicine, The University of Jordan, Amman, JOR., AlRefaei A; School of Medicine, The University of Jordan, Amman, JOR., Shewaikani N; School of Medicine, The University of Jordan, Amman, JOR., Nassr H; College of Medicine, Sulaiman Alrajhi University, Al-Bukayriyah, SAU., Jum'ah M; Faculty of Medicine, Al-Balqa Applied University, As-Salt, JOR., Aljarawen M; School of Medicine, The University of Jordan, Amman, JOR., Al-Abdallat H; School of Medicine, The University of Jordan, Amman, JOR., M Haj-Ahmad L; School of Medicine, The University of Jordan, Amman, JOR., T Attal M; School of Medicine, The University of Jordan, Amman, JOR., Hamdan Mansour L; School of Medicine, The University of Jordan, Amman, JOR., A Al-Foqaha'a M; School of Medicine, The University of Jordan, Amman, JOR., M Mahmoud M; School of Medicine, The University of Jordan, Amman, JOR., H A Abu-Humaidan A; Department of Pathology, Microbiology and Forensic Medicine, School of Medicine, The University of Jordan, Amman, JOR.
Jazyk:	angličtina
Zdroj:	Cureus [Cureus] 2024 Feb 27; Vol. 16 (2), pp. e55018. Date of Electronic Publication: 2024 Feb 27 (Print Publication: 2024).
DOI:	10.7759/cureus.55018
Abstrakt:	Background: Helicobacter pylori is a major infection that can cause a variety of complications, including stomach cancer and peptic ulcers. There is a scarcity of research on the awareness of H. pylori in the general population in Jordan. Because public awareness and behavioral changes are powerful tools in curbing transmission rates, this study evaluated Jordanians' beliefs and behaviors about H. pylori infection. Methods: The study was carried out in 2021 between May and July. Those who met the requirements for inclusion were asked to fill out a questionnaire through interviews. The questionnaire had three sections: sociodemographic data, participants' attitudes regarding H. pylori infection, and daily practices that could affect H. pylori transmission. Results: Responses were collected from 767 participants, 50.7% were females, 65.8% were married, and 65.1% had a high educational level. Only 31.6% of the participants held a positive attitude. The female gender was significantly associated with better attitudes regarding H. pylori infection. One-third of the interviewed participants showed good practices. The female gender and being 50 years old and above were significantly associated with better practices. Conclusion: This study demonstrated that attitudes and practices regarding H. pylori infection in Jordan were unsatisfactory. Subsequently, public health efforts should be aimed at modifying those behaviors to decrease the disease burden. Competing Interests: The authors have declared that no competing interests exist. (Copyright © 2024, Alaridah et al.)
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