Rana Ghazi Zaini

Dean of Deanship of Community Service and Sustainable Development, Associate Professor in Haematology, Taif University, Taif, Saudi Arabia

Publications
  • Research Article   
    Awareness Assessment towards Anemia in the Western Region of Saudi Arabia
    Author(s): Rana Ghazi Zaini*

    Background: Anemia is a common public health problem-affecting people at both developing and developed countries. It characterized by abnormal low hemoglobin level and associated with several numbers of risk factors. Method: Pre-piloted online questionnaires consist of 21 questions were used in this study to assess the general awareness level toward anemia. Results: This study showed that the majority of the participants showed well understanding regarding what is the anemia with (89%). More than two third of study participants (77%) recognized that some types of anemia can be inherited. However, limited level of awareness was presented regarding to the association of anemia with exposure to the benzene and working in cement factories for long periods with 15% and 14% respectively. Conclusion:.. View more»

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