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June 20, 2026The Open AIDS JournalOpen Access

HIV Awareness and Perceptions Among Citizens of the Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study (March–July 2024)

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FAFatimah AlibrahimFAFatimah AlkhalifahFAFatimah Alabkari

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Cross-sectional study assesses HIV knowledge and beliefs among residents, suggesting needs for targeted education.

Key Points

  • Assess knowledge and perceptions of HIV/AIDS among adults in Saudi Arabia's Eastern Province.
  • Cross-sectional study conducted from March to July 2024
  • Anonymous questionnaires administered online and on paper
  • Convenience sampling of residents aged 18–80 years
  • Total of 984 participants: 61% female, 85.4% Saudi nationals, 64.7% with postsecondary education
  • 92.7% recognized sexual transmission, 94.2% aware of confidential diagnostic methods, 84.6% understood treatment can control HIV
  • 25.7% believed in transmission through casual contact, significant misconceptions associated with demographic factors

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Alibrahim et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a363123db0793dc1a538116https://doi.org/10.2174/0118746136425382260612110006
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