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A study exploring knowledge, attitudes and behaviours towards autism among adults applying to a Family Health Center in Istanbul

Melda KARAVUS
Ahmet KARAVUS
Seyhan HİDİROGLU
Aysen SURMEN
Hamide Hande USTA
Muhammed AWİWİ
Ahmet Saki OGUZ
Pages
13–18
Publication Date
2022-10-18
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Despite the low level of awareness of the disease, the majority of the participitants had a positive attitude towards autism.

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Objective & Hypothesis:OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to assess knowledge, awareness, behavior and attitudes towards autism among applicants to a Family Health Center (FHC).
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Key Findings & Data:METHODS: This descriptive study was performed at a Family Health Center (FHC) in Istanbul in August 2013.
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Conclusion & Impact:Despite the low level of awareness of the disease, the majority of the participitants had a positive attitude towards autism.
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OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to assess knowledge, awareness, behavior and attitudes towards autism among applicants to a Family Health Center (FHC). METHODS: This descriptive study was performed at a Family Health Center (FHC) in Istanbul in August 2013. Data was obtained via face-to-face interviews with participants older than 18 years who were admitted to the FHC. The questionnaire consisted of questions on sociodemographic characteristics, applicants knowledge of autism and their approach to autism. RESULTS: 160 applicants participated in our survey of which 38.8% had heard the word autism . Knowledge and awareness of autism, and attitudes and behaviours towards this disorder differed significantly with the educational level of the study participants (p0.05). CONCLUSION: The most important outcome of our study is that awareness, or even having knowledge of the word autism is significant in breaking down stereotypes. Despite the low level of awareness of the disease, the majority of the participitants had a positive attitude towards autism.

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KARAVUS, M., KARAVUS, A., HİDİROGLU, S., SURMEN, A., USTA, H. H., AWİWİ, M., OGUZ, A. S. (2022). A study exploring knowledge, attitudes and behaviours towards autism among adults applying to a Family Health Center in Istanbul. İstanbul Kuzey Klinikleri, Cilt: 2 - Sayı: 1, 13–18. https://ajindex.com/articles/551701

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