Objectives: Hemophilia in children is among the most prevalent and severe congenital coagulation factor deficiency disorders. This condition is characterized by a lifelong predisposition to bleeding, which may be spontaneous or disproportionate to trauma, resulting from the absence of clotting factors. This study aimed to assess public awareness regarding various aspects of pediatric hemophilia among residents of Tabuk City, Saudi Arabia. Methods: A cross-sectional, questionnaire-based survey was conducted involving 402 adult Saudi males and females residing in Tabuk City, representing a range of age groups and educational backgrounds. The questionnaire included 15 statements aimed at evaluating various aspects of hemophilia-related knowledge. Knowledge scores were calculated by assigning one point for each correct response, while incorrect or "do not know" answers were given a score of zero. Results: The study showed that 45.3% of participants had no prior knowledge of hemophilia. Only 12.7% demonstrated good knowledge, while 17.7% and 24.4% fell into the low and fair knowledge categories, respectively. Overall, public awareness of pediatric hemophilia was suboptimal. There were no statistically significant differences based on age, sex, or education level.” Conclusions: There is a significant deficiency in public knowledge regarding childhood hemophilia among the population of Tabuk City. These findings underscore the necessity of implementing comprehensive public health initiatives, such as educational programs and awareness campaigns to enhance understanding and early recognition of this serious bleeding disorder.
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