Bridging the gap: assessing public understanding of medical terms in Saudi arabia’s multilingual healthcare context

Bridging the gap: assessing public understanding of medical terms in Saudi arabia’s multilingual healthcare context

Abstract Background Arabic is the primary language in Saudi Arabia, but healthcare workers often use English medical terms when communicating with patients. This study evaluated the Saudi population’s knowledge of commonly used medical terms. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted using a sel...

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Main Authors: Ismail Memon, Abdulaziz Alarifi, Nabeel Qamar, Ahmed Aljohani, Aamir Omair, Zeeshan Feroz, Abdulmalek Mengash, Saad Al Qarni, Shahid Akhund, Abdulmohsin Alkushi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-07-01
Series:BMC Medical Education
Subjects:
Medical terms
Saudi population
Hospital communication
Health knowledge
Healthcare workers
Multilingualism
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12909-025-07600-1
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