Abstract

Background: Atopic dermatitis is a very common disease of the skin, and it is also known as the chronic relapsing skin disorder. This study was conducted to study the level of parental awareness toward atopic dermatitis in children, Saudi Arabia, and to compare it with different sociodemographic factors.
Methodology: In this cross-sectional study, 510 participants from major cities were randomly enrolled. The males were 77.6%, whereas females were 22.4%. A pretested questionnaire was used for data collection.
Results: The findings of the study indicated that 73.9% of Saudi parents found to be with a good level of awareness toward atopic dermatitis in children. Significant differences were observed between gender, age, marital status, number of children, level of education, and occupation in relation to the level of awareness. The results showed that the level of awareness was higher in males, age group (25-39), married, and parents who had three or four children. The highest level of awareness was observed in parents with university’s education, whereas the lowest level of awareness was observed in parents with primary education Employed parents had a higher level of awareness when compared with non-employed.
Conclusion: The level of awareness toward atopic dermatitis in children was sufficient among Saudi parents in Saudi Arabia. Moreover, a significant relation was observed between gender, age, marital status, number of children, level of education, occupation, and the level of awareness toward atopic dermatitis in children.

Key words: Atopic, dermatitis, parental