Awareness of Thyroid Disorders in Jordan: A National Cross-Sectional Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background and aims

Thyroid disorders, despite their prevalence and possible significant complications, remain considerably underdiagnosed. Thus, awareness of thyroid disorders symptoms and risk factors is needed. This study aimed to quantitatively assess the knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) regarding thyroid disorders in Jordan.

Methodology

A cross-sectional study was conducted to quantitatively assess the KAP of individuals aged 18 and older in Jordan regarding risk factors, symptoms, and treatments of thyroid disorders. A self-administered electronic questionnaire was developed, validated, and distributed to participants through social media and personal interviews from March to May 2023. The questionnaire was scored to highlight knowledge gaps and analyze demogr

SUBMITTER: Abu-Humaidan AHA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12710433 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature