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January 1, 2025Santosh University Journal of Health Sciences

Cultural beliefs and public perception of anesthesia in Punjab

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ASA. SHEIKHRJRufaida Binte JalalAKAtul Khajuria

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Overview

Mixed methods study reveals misconceptions about anesthesia affecting surgical decisions in Punjab, indicating urgent educational needs.

Key Points

  • Fear associated with anesthesia was reported by 65% of participants, with common fears of not waking up and lasting damage.
  • Qualitative interviews highlighted cultural beliefs and lack of awareness as significant barriers to trust in anesthesia and healthcare providers.
  • Stratified random sampling surveyed 500 individuals and interviewed 30, using both quantitative and qualitative methods in urban and rural Punjab.
  • Introducing targeted education programs is essential for correcting myths and improving the public perception of anesthesia in Punjab.

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SHEIKH et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68af59d7ad7bf08b1eade47bhttps://doi.org/10.4103/sujhs.sujhs_25_25
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