Fawwaz F.Alshammarie Turki S. Aljuhani Abdulrahman F. Alluhaybi
Epidermolysis Bullosa is inherited disease that has different subtypes, some of which have catastrophic
outcomes. Incidence is increasing in Hail city. Hence, our aim is to assess the population’s awareness of this disease.
Methods: Over the course of five months, this study was conducted among Hail’s population. A detailed questionnaire,
concentrating on general viewpoints of Epidermolysis Bullosa, was made, and piloted before the final interview. A total
of 517 resident were involved in the study.
Results: Out of 517, 56% were males and 43% females. There were 27.3% of respondents between 32-25 years of age,
followed by 23-24 years of age (26.3%), 33-40 years (20.7%), elderly (14.1%), with only 11.6% of respondents under the
age of 18. Most participants (89%) have a low level of knowledge about Epidermolysis Bullosa, according to the results.
Conclusion: Our study showed that Hail city population had poor level of knowledge about EB. Through educational
campaigns or any other educational method that is possible, the Hail city population and caregivers in particular need to
be aware of EB and its consequences.
Keywords: Epidermolysis Bullosa, Population, Knowledge, Awareness, Hail, Saudi Arabi
