Parenting knowledge and attitude toward eczema in children: a study in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia

Muteb Mirdas Almutairi; Heba Yousef Al-Ojail; Muhannad Adel Almaghrabi; Yousef Abdullah Aldreweesh; Thamer Salah Alduhailan; Abdulrahman Ahmed Bu Obaid; Saud Waleed Alrowaished; Fahad Bader Alsaqer; Hamidah Moahmmed Aleid; Mohammed Ibrahim Saleh Alsaeed

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Online Published: 22 Jan 2025

IJMDC. 2025; 9(2): 373-380

doi: 10.24911/IJMDC.51-1736276775

Parenting knowledge and attitude toward eczema in children: a study in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia

Muteb Mirdas Almutairi, Heba Yousef Al-ojail, Muhannad Adel Almaghrabi, Yousef Abdullah Aldreweesh, Thamer Salah Alduhailan, Abdulrahman Ahmed Bu Obaid, Saud Waleed Alrowaished, Fahad Bader Alsaqer, Hamidah Moahmmed Aleid, Mohammed Ibrahim Saleh Alsaeed.

Abstract
Objective: This study aimed to assess the knowledge, attitude, and practices (KAPs) of parents regarding atopic dermatitis (AD) and to identify associated demographic factors.
Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among parents in the Al-Baha region, Saudi Arabia. A structured questionnaire was used to collect data on demographic characteristics and KAP related to eczema. Participants were recruited through community centers, schools, and healthcare facilities.
Results: The study included 372 parents, with a majority demonstrating moderate to adequate knowledge about AD (65.6%). Most participants were aware that eczema is not contagious (65.6%) and identified itching and rash as primary symptoms (93.8%). However, knowledge gaps were noted regarding its comorbidities (38.2%) and treatment availability (50.3%). Proactive practices, such as regular doctor visits (79.8%), were common, though some participants used alternative remedies (3.8%). Positive attitudes towards children’s capabilities were observed but concern about social acceptance and financial burdens persisted. Employment status and prior awareness of eczema were significantly associated with higher knowledge levels (p < 0.05).
Conclusion: The findings highlighted adequate parental knowledge and generally positive attitudes toward eczema management, with room for improvement in understanding comorbidities and treatment options. Targeted educational programs and community-based support initiatives are needed to address knowledge gaps and enhance management practices. These efforts could alleviate the condition’s social and emotional impact, improving outcomes for affected children.

Key words: Parenting, knowledge, attitudes, eczema in children, Saudi Arabia

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Almutairi MM, Al-ojail HY, Almaghrabi MA, Aldreweesh YA, Alduhailan TS, Obaid AAB, Alrowaished SW, Alsaqer FB, Aleid HM, Alsaeed MIS. Parenting knowledge and attitude toward eczema in children: a study in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia. IJMDC. 2025; 9(2): 373-380. doi:10.24911/IJMDC.51-1736276775

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Almutairi MM, Al-ojail HY, Almaghrabi MA, Aldreweesh YA, Alduhailan TS, Obaid AAB, Alrowaished SW, Alsaqer FB, Aleid HM, Alsaeed MIS. Parenting knowledge and attitude toward eczema in children: a study in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia. https://www.ijmdc.com/?mno=236548 [Access: March 17, 2025]. doi:10.24911/IJMDC.51-1736276775

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Almutairi MM, Al-ojail HY, Almaghrabi MA, Aldreweesh YA, Alduhailan TS, Obaid AAB, Alrowaished SW, Alsaqer FB, Aleid HM, Alsaeed MIS. Parenting knowledge and attitude toward eczema in children: a study in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia. IJMDC. 2025; 9(2): 373-380. doi:10.24911/IJMDC.51-1736276775

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Almutairi MM, Al-ojail HY, Almaghrabi MA, Aldreweesh YA, Alduhailan TS, Obaid AAB, Alrowaished SW, Alsaqer FB, Aleid HM, Alsaeed MIS. Parenting knowledge and attitude toward eczema in children: a study in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia. IJMDC. (2025), [cited March 17, 2025]; 9(2): 373-380. doi:10.24911/IJMDC.51-1736276775

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Almutairi, M. M., Al-ojail, . H. Y., Almaghrabi, . M. A., Aldreweesh, . Y. A., Alduhailan, . T. S., Obaid, . A. A. B., Alrowaished, . S. W., Alsaqer, . F. B., Aleid, . H. M. & Alsaeed, . M. I. S. (2025) Parenting knowledge and attitude toward eczema in children: a study in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia. IJMDC, 9 (2), 373-380. doi:10.24911/IJMDC.51-1736276775

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Almutairi, Muteb Mirdas, Heba Yousef Al-ojail, Muhannad Adel Almaghrabi, Yousef Abdullah Aldreweesh, Thamer Salah Alduhailan, Abdulrahman Ahmed Bu Obaid, Saud Waleed Alrowaished, Fahad Bader Alsaqer, Hamidah Moahmmed Aleid, and Mohammed Ibrahim Saleh Alsaeed. 2025. Parenting knowledge and attitude toward eczema in children: a study in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia. International Journal of Medicine in Developing Countries, 9 (2), 373-380. doi:10.24911/IJMDC.51-1736276775

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Almutairi, Muteb Mirdas, Heba Yousef Al-ojail, Muhannad Adel Almaghrabi, Yousef Abdullah Aldreweesh, Thamer Salah Alduhailan, Abdulrahman Ahmed Bu Obaid, Saud Waleed Alrowaished, Fahad Bader Alsaqer, Hamidah Moahmmed Aleid, and Mohammed Ibrahim Saleh Alsaeed. "Parenting knowledge and attitude toward eczema in children: a study in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia." International Journal of Medicine in Developing Countries 9 (2025), 373-380. doi:10.24911/IJMDC.51-1736276775

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Almutairi, Muteb Mirdas, Heba Yousef Al-ojail, Muhannad Adel Almaghrabi, Yousef Abdullah Aldreweesh, Thamer Salah Alduhailan, Abdulrahman Ahmed Bu Obaid, Saud Waleed Alrowaished, Fahad Bader Alsaqer, Hamidah Moahmmed Aleid, and Mohammed Ibrahim Saleh Alsaeed. "Parenting knowledge and attitude toward eczema in children: a study in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia." International Journal of Medicine in Developing Countries 9.2 (2025), 373-380. Print. doi:10.24911/IJMDC.51-1736276775

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Almutairi, M. M., Al-ojail, . H. Y., Almaghrabi, . M. A., Aldreweesh, . Y. A., Alduhailan, . T. S., Obaid, . A. A. B., Alrowaished, . S. W., Alsaqer, . F. B., Aleid, . H. M. & Alsaeed, . M. I. S. (2025) Parenting knowledge and attitude toward eczema in children: a study in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia. International Journal of Medicine in Developing Countries, 9 (2), 373-380. doi:10.24911/IJMDC.51-1736276775

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