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crosssectional descriptive study aimed ascertain prevalence nonurgent cases investigate gender age preferences explore factors influencing individuals selection emergency department ed nonurgent cases alqassim region saudi arabia july 15 2022 december 31 2022 structured online questionnaire via google docs survey collected data study sampled 425 patients two prominent alqassim healthcare institutions buraydah king fahad specialized hospital buraydah central hospital encompassing patients aged 20 80 admitted ed 800 1600 concurrent primary healthcare center availability study categorized participants urgency using canadian triage acuity scale ctas criteria data analysis employed descriptive statistics chisquare tests probit regression r version 433 significance level p 005 result interpretation alqassim 2022 824 ed visitors sought care nonurgent cases 176 sought care urgent cases statistically significant relationship found age gender urgent ed visits among nonurgent conditions top reasons bypassing primary healthcare services slow treatment 527 lack knowledge primary healthcare phc services 339 appointment unavailability 55 evaluation awareness ed triage system showed significant difference among patients excellent awareness investigation found higher prevalence nonurgent cases especially among females challenges appointment booking accessibility perception urgency key factors leading patients choose emergency department phc centers study emphasized crucial role ed triage system awareness impact satisfaction phc services healthcareseeking behavior younger individuals less likely visit ed males inclined specific satisfaction levels