Assessing level of awareness and utilization of preconception care among Saudi Women in Al-Ahsa, Eastern Region, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, 2023

Aeshah Saleh Abdulateef Aljumaiah; Walaa Sadiq Mohammed Alhassan; Ashraf Hassan Alramadan; Duaa Ali ALmubarak

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Online Published: 23 Dec 2024

IJMDC. 2024; 8(11): 2969-2981

doi: 10.24911/IJMDC.51-1719185283

Assessing level of awareness and utilization of preconception care among Saudi Women in Al-Ahsa, Eastern Region, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, 2023

Aeshah Saleh Abdulateef Aljumaiah, Walaa Sadiq Mohammed Alhassan, Ashraf Hassan Alramadan, Duaa Ali Almubarak.

Abstract
Background: Preconception care (PCC) is an essential component of preventative healthcare, aimed at identifying and addressing behavioral, environmental, and biological risks to improve pregnancy outcomes. This study aims to assess the level of awareness and utilization of PCC among Saudi women in Al-Ahsa, Eastern Region, Saudi Arabia.
Methodology: A cross-sectional study was conducted in 2023, targeting Saudi women aged 18 to 40 years attending primary health care centers in Al-Ahsa. Data were collected via an online survey consisting of socio-demographic details, knowledge assessment, and PCC utilization. Descriptive statistics and chi-square tests were applied using Statistical Package for Social Sciences version 21 to analyze the data.
Results: Of the 370 participants, the majority (42.7%) were aged 35-40 years, with 85.7% being married and 68.9% holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. About 65.9% of participants understood the meaning of PCC, and 80.8% recognized its importance. Significant differences were found in knowledge levels across age groups, marital status, and educational levels, with participants holding higher education showing greater awareness. The primary barrier to PCC utilization was a lack of knowledge (60%) about its benefits.
Conclusion: The study revealed moderate awareness of PCC among Saudi women in Al-Ahsa, with education playing a key role in knowledge levels. However, gaps in knowledge persist, highlighting the need for targeted educational initiatives to increase PCC utilization and enhance maternal and neonatal health outcomes in the region.

Key words: Preconception care, Saudi women, Al-Ahsa, Eastern Region. Saudi Arabia

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Aljumaiah ASA, Alhassan WSM, Alramadan AH, Almubarak DA. Assessing level of awareness and utilization of preconception care among Saudi Women in Al-Ahsa, Eastern Region, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, 2023. IJMDC. 2024; 8(11): 2969-2981. doi:10.24911/IJMDC.51-1719185283

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Aljumaiah ASA, Alhassan WSM, Alramadan AH, Almubarak DA. Assessing level of awareness and utilization of preconception care among Saudi Women in Al-Ahsa, Eastern Region, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, 2023. https://www.ijmdc.com/?mno=206842 [Access: January 14, 2025]. doi:10.24911/IJMDC.51-1719185283

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Aljumaiah ASA, Alhassan WSM, Alramadan AH, Almubarak DA. Assessing level of awareness and utilization of preconception care among Saudi Women in Al-Ahsa, Eastern Region, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, 2023. IJMDC. (2024), [cited January 14, 2025]; 8(11): 2969-2981. doi:10.24911/IJMDC.51-1719185283

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Aljumaiah, A. S. A., Alhassan, . W. S. M., Alramadan, . A. H. & Almubarak, . D. A. (2024) Assessing level of awareness and utilization of preconception care among Saudi Women in Al-Ahsa, Eastern Region, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, 2023. IJMDC, 8 (11), 2969-2981. doi:10.24911/IJMDC.51-1719185283

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Aljumaiah, Aeshah Saleh Abdulateef, Walaa Sadiq Mohammed Alhassan, Ashraf Hassan Alramadan, and Duaa Ali Almubarak. 2024. Assessing level of awareness and utilization of preconception care among Saudi Women in Al-Ahsa, Eastern Region, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, 2023. International Journal of Medicine in Developing Countries, 8 (11), 2969-2981. doi:10.24911/IJMDC.51-1719185283

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Aljumaiah, Aeshah Saleh Abdulateef, Walaa Sadiq Mohammed Alhassan, Ashraf Hassan Alramadan, and Duaa Ali Almubarak. "Assessing level of awareness and utilization of preconception care among Saudi Women in Al-Ahsa, Eastern Region, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, 2023." International Journal of Medicine in Developing Countries 8 (2024), 2969-2981. doi:10.24911/IJMDC.51-1719185283

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Aljumaiah, Aeshah Saleh Abdulateef, Walaa Sadiq Mohammed Alhassan, Ashraf Hassan Alramadan, and Duaa Ali Almubarak. "Assessing level of awareness and utilization of preconception care among Saudi Women in Al-Ahsa, Eastern Region, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, 2023." International Journal of Medicine in Developing Countries 8.11 (2024), 2969-2981. Print. doi:10.24911/IJMDC.51-1719185283

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Aljumaiah, A. S. A., Alhassan, . W. S. M., Alramadan, . A. H. & Almubarak, . D. A. (2024) Assessing level of awareness and utilization of preconception care among Saudi Women in Al-Ahsa, Eastern Region, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, 2023. International Journal of Medicine in Developing Countries, 8 (11), 2969-2981. doi:10.24911/IJMDC.51-1719185283

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