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June 13, 2026Frontiers in Public HealthOpen Access

Human immunodeficiency virus knowledge, attitudes, and testing behaviors among adults in Saudi Arabia: a cross-sectional analysis to inform public health strategies

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YSYahya Mohamed ShabiAAAbdelwahid Saeed AliAAAbdulah Alqahtani

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Overview

Cross-sectional analysis shows gaps in HIV knowledge and low testing in Saudi Arabia, suggesting public health needs.

Key Points

  • This study assesses HIV-related knowledge, attitudes, and testing behaviors among adults in Saudi Arabia to inform interventions.
  • Cross-sectional survey conducted among 475 adults from various regions in Saudi Arabia
  • Utilized a validated Arabic-language questionnaire to gather data on HIV knowledge and testing behaviors
  • Analyzed socio-demographic characteristics and perceptions of societal stigma towards PLWHIV.
  • Mean HIV knowledge score was 6.62 ± 2.44, with 76.6% identifying primary transmission modes.
  • 44.0% perceived HIV as fatal; 54.3% believed Saudi society is not accepting of PLWHIV.
  • 60.0% considered HIV discussions culturally sensitive; however, 54.5% of those never tested were willing to take a test if free and confidential.

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Shabi et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a2cf2a9faef96ed7f0556b3https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2026.1830405
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