Knowledge, attitudes, information sources, and use of weight-loss injections among adults in Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia: a cross-sectional study.

Descriptive, cross-sectional study

“This descriptive, cross-sectional study included 718 adults in Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia, and was conducted using an online structured questionnaire that was reviewed by experts and pilot-tested before the main data collection.”

Adults aged 18 years and above residing in Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia

“The target population comprised adult residents of Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia, aged 18 years and above.”

718 eligible participants

“The final sample included 718 eligible participants, exceeding the minimum estimated sample size.”

Participants showed uncertainty regarding mechanisms and adverse effects, while 8.5% reported current or previous use and 8.5% considered future use.

“Knowledge responses showed uncertainty regarding several aspects of weight-loss injections, particularly their mechanisms and potential adverse effects.”

Social media was the most frequently reported source of information (62.1%), followed by friends or family and healthcare professionals.

“Social media was the most frequently reported source of information (62.1%), followed by friends or family (41.5%) and healthcare professionals (39.1%).”

Use or consideration of weight-loss injections was significantly associated with age group, education level, and BMI category, but not sex.

“Use or consideration of weight-loss injections was significantly associated with age group, education level, and BMI category, but not sex.”