Assessment of knowledge and attitudes regarding pneumonia disease among patients at AL-Suwaira General Hospital in AL-Suwaira City | ||||
| Microbes and Infectious Diseases | ||||
| Volume 6, Issue 3, August 2025, Page 6076-6082 PDF (936.45 K) | ||||
| Document Type: Original Article | ||||
| DOI: 10.21608/mid.2025.376860.2715 | ||||
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| Authors | ||||
Fatima Samir Abdel.Razaq  1; Mayada Mohammed Obaid1; Nagham Saadi Mohammed  2
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| 1Medical Laboratory Techniques, Technical Institute, Al- Suwaira, Middle Technical University, Iraq | ||||
| 2Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology. College of Pharmacy, Mustansiriyah University, Iraq | ||||
| Abstract | ||||
| Background: Pneumonia is an inflammatory condition that affects the lung and mainly affects the microscopic air sacs known as alveoli. They usually occur as a result of infections caused by viruses or bacteria, and to a lesser extent other microbes, some medications, and other medical conditions such as autoimmune diseases. Bacterial causes of pneumonia the most common bacterial causes of community-acquired pneumonia include Streptococcus pneumoniae. Pneumonia can be caused by many different types of microorganisms, including: Viruses (most common) Bacteria or germs. The severity of pneumonia can range from mild to very severe and life-threatening. It is more dangerous for infants and young children, people older than 65, and people with health problems or a weak immune system. Methods: A cross-sectional study of 100 a random sample of residents was conducted in this study. During February to March 2024. Knowledge and attitudes were assessed by using typical self-administered questionnaire. Descriptive analyses were used to express the results. Results: A total of 100 participants responded to the questionnaire, Overall, participants demonstrated good knowledge and positive attitudes towards Pneumonia. In this study, the demographic characteristics of the study participants indicate a predominance of younger individuals, with the majority aged less than 29 years. Middle-aged individuals (23–40 years) constitute a smaller proportion, while those aged 41–50 years and over 50 years are relatively fewer. There is a slightly higher representation of females compared to males. Conclusion: Participants exhibit diverse educational backgrounds, ranging from no formal education to bachelor's degrees, with the majority holding bachelor's degrees. | ||||
| Keywords | ||||
| Pneumoniae; autoimmune diseases; lung | ||||
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