Arwa Flemban 1*, Modhi Alotibi 2, Saeed Kabrah 3, Ruba Almaghrabi 4, Samah Alharbi 5, Rahaf Alrahil 6, Hanan Mushaeb 7
1 Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Umm Al-QuraUniversity, Makkah, Saudi Arabia.
2 Oncology department ,Cancer center of excellence , King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre , Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
3 Department of clinical laboratory sciences, faculty of applied medical sciences, Umm Al-Qura Unversity, Makkah, Saudi Arabia.
4 Laboratory Medicine Department, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences,Al-BahaUniversity,Albaha, Saudi Arabia.
5 Physiology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah, Saudi Arabia.
6 Department of Medicine,College of Medicine, Tabuk University, Tabuk, Saudi Arabia.
7 Department of Medicine,College of Medicine, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Volume: Special Issue | Pages: 12-17| April 2025|https://doi.org/10.54940/ms79074674 | PDF
Received:17/05/2024 |Accepted:18/01/2025
*Corresponding Author: aflemban@uqu.edu.sa
Abstract
Background: Thyroid cancer, while generally treatable, presents significant challenges in terms of awareness and timely diagnosis, particularly in gender-specific contexts. Previous studies have high-lighted an increasing trend in the prevalence and severity of TC globally. This study aimed to investi-gate the awareness of TC risk factors and diagnostic practices among the Saudi Arabian population, focusing on identifying gender-specific disparities
Methods:A cross-sectional survey was conducted using a structured questionnaire among 698 par-ticipants (N=698) from Saudi Arabia. Demographic factors, awareness levels, and societal barriers to thyroid cancer screening were assessed. The Mann-Whitney U test revealed statistically significant differences (p < 0.05) in gender awareness levels
Results: A significant disparity was found, with females demonstrating higher awareness than males (67.3% vs. 32.7%). Despite this, systemic barriers impeded effective prevention and treatment for fe-males. Males exhibiting lower awareness were more likely to be diagnosed with aggressive subtypes at later stages. Statistical analysis confirmed these gender differences as significant (p < 0.001).
Conclusion: The gender differences in awareness and diagnosis of TC in Saudi Arabia underscore the need for targeted public health strategies. While it is vital to maintain a high level of awareness among females, there is a pressing need for campaigns specifically designed to increase awareness among males at higher risk. This study is a foundation for future interventions to reduce gender disparities in TC outcomes.
Keywords
Obesity, Childhood Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet ,Mak-kah.
How to Cite
Flemban, A. Alotibi, M. Kabrah, S. Almaghrabi, R. Alharbi,S. Alrahil, R. Mushaeb, H. (2025). Gender Disparities in Thyroid Cancer Awareness and Outcomes: A Comprehensive Analysis of Risk Perception and Diagnosis in Saudi Arabia, Journal of Umm Al-Qura University for Medical Sciences, 10(2), 12-17.https://doi.org/10.54940/ms79074674
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