Abstract
Objective: To assess awareness and perception of general public regarding thalassemia and premarital
screening and determine the association of various socio demographic variables with awareness of public.
Study Design: This was a descriptive cross-sectional study.
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Place and Duration of Study: The study was conducted at Rawalpindi cantonment areas from 1 June 2017 to
th 20 December 2017.
Materials and Methods: This study was conducted among 200 people in 20 to 60 years age group, residing in
different settings of Rawalpindi cantonment over a period of six months. Data was collected from respondents
selected through multistage probability sampling by pretested and validated questionnaire.
Results: Statistical analysis showed 48.5% of participants had adequate knowledge about thalassemia and premarital screening, while 39.8% perceived its importance and 39.2% perceived that legislation will be beneficial
for prevention of thalassemia in our country.
Conclusion: Based on study results it is concluded that majority of participants had adequate knowledge
regarding thalassemia and premarital screening. Education is highlighted as significant factors towards their
perception regarding importance of mandatory premarital screening legislation in Pakistan.
Rukshana Roshan, Iffat Noor, Rehama Gilani. (2020) Awareness and Perceptions Regarding thalassemia Major and Premarital Screening in General Public of Cantonment areas of Rawalpindi, Journal of Islamic International Medical College, Volume-15, Issue-2.
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