Official websites use. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites. Shatha M. The use, distribution or reproduction in other forums is permitted, provided the original author s and the copyright owner s are credited and that the original publication in this journal is cited, in accordance with accepted academic practice. No use, distribution or reproduction is permitted which does not comply with these terms. Premarital screening PMS is an essential global measure that seeks to reduce the occurrence of specific genetic disorders and sexually transmitted diseases common in consanguineous marriages.
Due to the lack of a nationwide study, this research was designed to comprehend how unmarried individuals perceive the risks and benefits of PMS. Data frequency was represented by mean and standard deviation; chi-square and t -tests were conducted for the comparison of independent and dependent variables. A multinomial logistic regression was used to predict factors influencing decisions related to PMS.
The majority were single with 85 men and 1, women. Most participants Findings revealed significant correlations among all HBM themes, with varying strengths.
Notably, a moderate positive relationship was found between the perception of benefits and cues to action, suggesting that enhancing the perceived benefits of PMS could facilitate safe marriage practices. The study concludes that by identifying and addressing barriers, and promoting positive social acceptance, PMS can significantly contribute to preventing genetic diseases and promoting safe marriage practices, although the cross-sectional design limits the establishment of causal relationships and further research is needed.
Keywords: premarital screening, susceptibility, benefits to action, consanguineous marriage, safe marriage, genetic counseling, barriers to action, Saudi Arabia. Consanguineous marriage CM refers to the union between individuals who share a close blood relationship, such as cousins or other closely related relatives 1 , 2.
