Knowledge and Attitude Regarding the Premarital Screening among Medical and Health Sciences Female Students, University of Sciences and Technology, Sana'a, Yemen, 2024/1445

Abstract

Background: Premarital screening is a crucial method for couples planning to get married to prevent common genetic blood disorders and infectious diseases. It aims to provide medical consultation on the odds of transmitting these diseases to the other partner or children and provide options for a healthy family. The objectives of premarital screening include limiting the spread of these diseases, promoting awareness about comprehensive healthy marriage, reducing pressure on health institutions and blood banks, avoiding social and psychological problems for families, and reducing financial burdens for families and communities. Objective: To assess the knowledge and attitude of medical and health sciences female students of UST towards PMS, Sana'a, Yemen, 2024/1445.