The knowledge and attitude of adults towards home safety measures of elders in Saudi Arabia

Abrar R. Daod; Reema A. Alhenaki; Raghad S. Alfaya; Huny M. Bakry; Nada F. Aldawsari

doi:10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20232356

Authors

Abrar R. Daod Department of Health Sciences, Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Reema A. Alhenaki Department of Health Sciences, Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Raghad S. Alfaya Department of Health Sciences, Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Huny M. Bakry Department of Health Sciences, Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Nada F. Aldawsari Department of Health Sciences, Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20232356

Keywords:

Attitude, Elder, Home safety, Knowledge, KSA

Abstract

Background: The population of elderly individuals is increasing rapidly in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). Home safety measures are important for the well-being and independence of the elderly. However, little is known about the knowledge and attitudes of adults towards home safety measures of the elderly in KSA.

Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted in KSA among a sample of 399 adults aged 20 years and above. Data was collected using a designated questionnaire which was distributed through social media platforms.

Results: The results showed that the overall knowledge of adults regarding home safety measures of the elderly in KSA was fair in 42% of participants and poor in 38% of participants. Moreover, the attitude of adults towards home safety measures of the elderly was positive in only 34 % of population.

Conclusions: Knowledge and attitude regarding elderly home safety measures are significantly correlated and most of the participants demonstrated poor to fair knowledge. However, approximately half of the participants showed a neutral attitude regarding home safety measures towards elders.

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