Alcohol-associated Liver Disease in the MENA Region: A 16-Country Survey of Healthcare Provider Perspectives - PubMed
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- #MENA Region
- #Healthcare Survey
- #Alcohol-associated Liver Disease
- A 16-country survey in the MENA region assessed healthcare providers' perspectives on alcohol-associated liver disease (ALD).
- Despite generally low alcohol consumption, 52.1% of providers reported an increase in ALD cases over the past five years.
- ALD is often diagnosed during routine assessments or at advanced stages, with limited access to specialized clinics (28.3%) and national guidelines (12.9%).
- Major barriers to ALD care include stigma (76.6%) and limited treatment facilities (46.9%), while medical management and nutritional support are widely available.
- The study calls for reducing stigma, strengthening provider training, and developing region-specific guidelines to improve ALD care in culturally sensitive settings.