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Abstract：
Background Taking into account the limited availability of research data, this study aimed to determine the general Saudi population\'s awareness of the link between periodontal diseases and systemic diseases. Methodology A structured online questionnaire with eight awareness items, apart from demographic variables, was distributed through email, WhatsApp, and Telegram to a sample of 500 individuals. The data were analyzed using a simple descriptive statistical approach and interpreted as ratios for comparison. The awareness regarding systemic diseases associated with periodontal diseases was classified into the following four categories based on the Bloom cutoff points: high (>80%), average (60-79%), low (40-59%), and extremely low (<40%). Results A response rate of 68% was reached with the participation of 340 Saudi citizens residing in the Al Qassim region. Overall, 61.22% of research participants had an average awareness of the link between periodontal and systemic diseases. Almost two-thirds (>60%) of participants were aware that periodontal diseases and systemic diseases have an association and that individuals with systemic diseases need a periodontal checkup. A majority (85%) of participants opined that periodontal treatment has the potential to enhance overall health. Nonetheless, only a few participants (60%) were aware of the association between diabetes mellitus and periodontal diseases, and they had a limited awareness of the association with other systemic diseases. Conclusions Although the Saudi general population possesses average awareness about the relationship between periodontal diseases and systemic diseases, their awareness about different systemic diseases and conditions is extremely low, particularly regarding infertility, stroke, and metabolic diseases. The present research indicates a deficiency in the efforts by healthcare professionals, community service providers, and community administrators to educate the general public regarding the association between periodontal diseases and systemic diseases. This awareness is crucial for individuals to control these intricate, interconnected diseases.
摘要：
背景考虑到研究数据的有限可用性，本研究旨在确定一般沙特人口对牙周疾病和全身性疾病之间联系的认识。方法有八个意识项目的结构化在线问卷，除了人口统计学变量，通过电子邮件分发，WhatsApp,和电报给500个人的样本。使用简单的描述性统计方法对数据进行分析，并将其解释为用于比较的比率。根据Bloom截止点，对与牙周病相关的全身性疾病的认识分为以下四类：高（>80％），平均（60-79%），低（40-59%），极低（<40％）。结果在居住在AlQassim地区的340名沙特公民的参与下，反应率为68％。总的来说,61.22％的研究参与者平均了解牙周和全身性疾病之间的联系。近三分之二(>60%)的参与者意识到牙周疾病和全身性疾病有关联，患有全身性疾病的个体需要进行牙周检查。大多数（85％）的参与者认为牙周治疗具有增强整体健康的潜力。尽管如此，只有少数参与者（60％）知道糖尿病和牙周疾病之间的关联，他们对与其他全身性疾病的关系的认识有限。结论尽管沙特普通人群对牙周病与全身疾病的关系有平均的认识,他们对不同的系统性疾病和状况的认识极低，特别是关于不孕症，中风,和代谢性疾病。本研究表明，医疗保健专业人员的努力存在缺陷，社区服务提供商，和社区管理人员对公众进行有关牙周病和全身性疾病之间关联的教育。这种意识对于个人控制这些复杂的事物至关重要，相互关联的疾病。
