Background Despite that hereditary diseases are widespread among the Arab population
due to high rates of consanguineous marriages, research regarding community awareness …

Objectives The aim of this study was to explore the knowledge and attitude of Sultan Qaboos
University students towards premarital screening program. Methods A cross-sectional study …

Objectives This study aimed to explore high school students' awareness and attitude
towards premarital screening (PMS). Methods This cross-sectional study was conducted in …

Premarital screening (PMS) is a primary preventive measure to decrease the incidence of
certain genetic disorders and sexually transmitted diseases. This study aimed to explore the …

BACKGROUND: There is an elevated rate of hereditary hemoglobinopathies in Arab
populations. To address this, the Saudi government has implemented a mandatory …

Objectives: The aim of this study was to investigate the perception of King Saud University
female students towards the implementation of premarital screening (PMS) in the Kingdom …

ABSTRACT Background: Saudi Arabia has a high prevalence of Inherited diseases such as
Sickle cell anaemia (SCA), Thalassemia and hepatitis are chronic diseases that affect the …

Knowledge regarding the national premarital screening program among university students in
western Saudi Arabia Page 1 Knowledge regarding the national premarital screening …

Background: Studies in Arab countries have shown a significant lack of knowledge of
Premarital Screening and Genetic Counseling (PMSGC) Program. PMSGC can identify and …

Background Premarital screening and genetic counseling (PMSGC) is compulsory in Saudi
Arabia and aims to identify and decrease the prevalence of some genetic and sexually …