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Babies And Mothers Worldwide Failed By Lack Of Investment In Breastfeeding
Babies And Mothers Worldwide Failed By Lack Of Investment In Breastfeeding
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
Intensive Care Unit Nurses’ Perceptions Of The Obstacles To The End Of Life Care In Saudi Arabia, Zakaria A. Mani, Mahmoud A. Ibrahim
Intensive Care Unit Nurses’ Perceptions Of The Obstacles To The End Of Life Care In Saudi Arabia, Zakaria A. Mani, Mahmoud A. Ibrahim
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To explore nurses’ perceptions of obstacles to the provision of end of life care (EoLC) in the intensive care unit (ICU) in Saudi Arabia. Methods: A modified version of a questionnaire developed by Beckstrand and Kirchhoff was administered in one setting at Riyadh, Saudi Arabia between March and April 2015. Results: A total of 87 questionnaires were returned from 140 potential respondents, representing a 62% response rate. Findings highlighted concerns associated with patient’s family, physicians who differed in opinions, cultural differences and language barriers. The nurses also noted issues in awareness and involvement in education about EoLC and futile …
Trends And Demographic Characteristics Of Saudi Cosmetic Surgery Patients, Sami E. Alharethy
Trends And Demographic Characteristics Of Saudi Cosmetic Surgery Patients, Sami E. Alharethy
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To present the demographic characteristics of Saudi patients undergoing cosmetic procedures. Methods: This prospective study survey was conducted in 3 private cosmetic surgery centers in different regions of Saudi Arabia (Riyadh and Jeddah) between January and August 2016. Validated questionnaire with modification was used and the following patient’s information were provided: age group, height and weight, marital status, number of children, age of the patient’s spouse, educational level, monthly income, name of the cosmetic procedure, names of any previous cosmetic procedures and their reason for cosmetic procedure. Results: The present study revealed that a typical Saudi cosmetic surgery patients …
Infantile Scimitar Syndrome With Unusual Associations, Abullah Al-Shamrani, Reem S. Alsadi, Motea E. Elhoury, Adel S. Alharbi
Infantile Scimitar Syndrome With Unusual Associations, Abullah Al-Shamrani, Reem S. Alsadi, Motea E. Elhoury, Adel S. Alharbi
Saudi Medical Journal
Scimitar syndrome is a variant of partial anomalous pulmonary venous connection (PAPVC), in which all or part of the right lung is drained by right pulmonary veins that anomalously connect to the inferior vena cava (IVC). The affected lung and its associated airways are often hypoplastic. In addition, aortopulmonary collateral vessels may be involved on the affected side, causing sequestration of that side; such involvement is commonly associated with cardiac defects. We report a case of infantile scimitar syndrome that involved a typical association with the right lung, but with extremely unusual associations with congenital hydrocephalus and heart blockage. The …
Genexpert Technology: A Breakthrough For The Diagnosis Of Tuberculous Pericarditis And Pleuritis In Less Than 2 Hours, Muhammad Saeed, Mobeen Ahmad, Shagufta Iram, Saba Riaz, Mehwish Akhtar, Maleeha Aslam
Genexpert Technology: A Breakthrough For The Diagnosis Of Tuberculous Pericarditis And Pleuritis In Less Than 2 Hours, Muhammad Saeed, Mobeen Ahmad, Shagufta Iram, Saba Riaz, Mehwish Akhtar, Maleeha Aslam
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To evaluate the diagnostic validity of GeneXpert for the detection of Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTB) in pericardial and pleural effusions samples. Methods: A cross sectional study was conducted at the Mycobacteriology Laboratory, Allama Iqbal Medical College, Lahore, Pakistan. A total of 286 (158 pleural and 128 pericardial fluids) samples were received from tuberculosis (TB) suspects between January 2014 and August 2016. Every sample was processed for Ziehl-Neelsen (Zn) smear, Lowenstein Jensen (LJ) culture, GeneXpert MTB/RIF assay according to standard protocols. Validity of GeneXpert assay for the detection of MTB was evaluated using LJ culture as gold standard. Results: Out of …
Seroprevalence Of Toxoplasma Gondii, Rubella Virus And Cytomegalovirus Among Pregnant Women And The Importance Of Avidity Assays, Mumtaz C. Sirin, Neval Agus, Nisel Yilmaz, Arzu Bayram, Yeser K. Derici, Pinar Samlioglu, Sevgi Y. Hanci, Guliz Dogan
Seroprevalence Of Toxoplasma Gondii, Rubella Virus And Cytomegalovirus Among Pregnant Women And The Importance Of Avidity Assays, Mumtaz C. Sirin, Neval Agus, Nisel Yilmaz, Arzu Bayram, Yeser K. Derici, Pinar Samlioglu, Sevgi Y. Hanci, Guliz Dogan
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To determine the seroprevalence of Toxoplasma gondii ( T. gondii ), Rubella virus, and Cytomegalovirus (CMV) among pregnant women in Izmir, Turkey. Methods: Medical records of pregnant women attending Izmir Tepecik Training and Research Hospital, Izmir, Turkey between January 2014 and January 2016 were analyzed in this retrospective cross-sectional study. The 7513 T. gondii IgM/IgG results, 7189 Rubella IgM/IgG results, 906 CMV IgM/IgG results and 146 avidity test results were evaluated. Specific IgM and IgG antibodies were detected by an automated chemiluminescent enzyme immunoassay method. Immunoglobulin G avidity tests were performed using a multiparametric immunoassay system. Results: The rates …
Are We Prepared To Implement A Lean Philosophy Within Cancer-Care Service In Oman?, Itrat Mehdi
Are We Prepared To Implement A Lean Philosophy Within Cancer-Care Service In Oman?, Itrat Mehdi
Saudi Medical Journal
Lean, as it applies to business, has come to signify simplicity, swift response, and efficiency. The concept is to do more with less; namely, to use resources in the most productive way possible through the elimination of all types of waste. The Lean approach can be applied to any field, including healthcare, in which the exponential growth of costs is widespread. Hospitals began experimenting with Lean healthcare in 1990s. Equal accessibility to healthcare is consistent with the tenets of social justice and a society’s duty to ensure basic healthcare to everyone. However, the gap between a state’s constitutional responsibility and …
Urinary Neutrophil Gelatinase-Associated Lipocalin Is An Excellent Predictor Of Mortality In Intensive Care Unit Patients, Haifa M. Algethamy, Fatma I. Albeladi
Urinary Neutrophil Gelatinase-Associated Lipocalin Is An Excellent Predictor Of Mortality In Intensive Care Unit Patients, Haifa M. Algethamy, Fatma I. Albeladi
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To assess urine neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin (uNGAL) level as a potential predictor of acute kidney injury (AKI), and both intensive care unit (ICU) and in-hospital mortality. Methods: Patients presenting to our ICU with a systolic blood pressure (SBP) <90 mmHg or mean arterial pressure (MAP) <65 mmHg, and no prior kidney disease were followed prospectively. Baseline data were collected on patient demographics, admission diagnosis, APACHE II and SOFA scores, SBP, MAP, serum creatinine and cystatin C, and uNGAL. Patients were monitored throughout hospitalization, including daily uNGAL, serum creatinine and cystatin C, and continuous MAP. Bivariate analysis compared those dying in the ICU and in-hospital versus survivors; with hierarchical binary logistic regression used to identify predictors of mortality. Areas under receiver-operating-characteristic curves (AUC) were used to measure sensitivity and specificity at different uNGAL thresholds. Results: Among 75 patients followed, 16 died in the ICU, and another 24 prior to hospital discharge. Mortality rates were greatest in trauma and sepsis patients. The ICU survivors differed from non-survivors in almost all clinical variables; but only 2 predicted ICU mortality on multivariate analysis: day one uNGAL ( p =0.01) and 24-hour APACHE II score ( p =0.07). Only the APACHE II score significantly predicted in-hospital mortality ( p =0.003). The AUC for day one uNGAL was greater for ICU (AUC=0.85) than in-hospital mortality (AUC=0.74). Conclusions: Day one uNGAL is a highly accurate predictor of ICU, but less so for in-hospital mortality.
Obstetric Brachial Plexus Injury: Knowledge Among Health Care Providers In Saudi Arabia, Rakan S. Al-Essa, Rakan M. Al-Khilaiwi, Ali A. Al-Qahtani, Abdullah M. Al-Thunayan, Mohammad M. Al-Qattan
Obstetric Brachial Plexus Injury: Knowledge Among Health Care Providers In Saudi Arabia, Rakan S. Al-Essa, Rakan M. Al-Khilaiwi, Ali A. Al-Qahtani, Abdullah M. Al-Thunayan, Mohammad M. Al-Qattan
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To assess the basic knowledge on obstetric brachial plexus injury among obstetricians, pediatricians, and physio-/occupational therapists in major hospitals in Riyadh. We aimed to identify if inadequate knowledge is the reason behind delayed referrals to the Hand Clinic. Methods: This is a cross-sectional questionnaire-based study conducted at 5 major hospitals in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia between June 2015 and August 2015. A questionnaire of 6 questions (multiple choice closed-ended questions) was given to obstetricians, pediatricians, and physio-/occupational therapists’ in these selected hospitals. The total score out of 6 was categorized as good, adequate, and inadequate knowledge if the score is …
Prostate Cancer Screening In A Low Prevalence Population: Is It Worth It?, Mostafa A. Arafa, Karim H. Farhat, Mohamed A. Al-Atawi, Danny M. Rabah
Prostate Cancer Screening In A Low Prevalence Population: Is It Worth It?, Mostafa A. Arafa, Karim H. Farhat, Mohamed A. Al-Atawi, Danny M. Rabah
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To embrace a national screening program for prostate cancer, putting into consideration the cost, and the attitude of the general population towards such screening. Methods: Men aged >45 and <70 years were invited to participate in the current prospective study conducted at King Saud University Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia between December 2014 and July 2015. Those with confirmed high prostate-specific antigen (PSA) (≥4 ng/ml) were referred to the urology clinic, then subjected to magnetic resonance imaging. Results: The total cohort screened were 2898, we found 118 cases with high PSA (≥4 ng/ml). Fifty-two cases (60.4%) were confirmed high PSA. All of them were subjected to MRI and biopsy. The confirmed prostate cancer were 7 cases (0.24%). The age of confirmed prostate cancer cases ranged from 49 years to 68 years, Gleason score for 4 cases was low grade (3+3), while it was 3+4 for 2 cases, and only one case had advanced cancer (3+5). Approximately 12% of cases with high PSA did not show up for confirmation of their results for further examination. Conclusions: The present study recommends against mass screening among Saudi population; however, men before 50 years of age should start PSA blood testing until before 70 years after discussing the benefits and harms of such screening through shared decision making.
Attitude Of The Saudi Community Towards Heart Donation, Transplantation, And Artificial Hearts, Waleed Alhabeeb, Fakhr Alayoubi, Adel Tash, Leenah Alahmari, Khalid F. Alhabib
Attitude Of The Saudi Community Towards Heart Donation, Transplantation, And Artificial Hearts, Waleed Alhabeeb, Fakhr Alayoubi, Adel Tash, Leenah Alahmari, Khalid F. Alhabib
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To understand the attitudes of the Saudi population towards heart donation and transplantation. Methods: A survey using a questionnaire addressing attitudes towards organ transplantation and donation was conducted across 18 cities in Saudi Arabia between September 2015 and March 2016. Results: A total of 1250 respondents participated in the survey. Of these, approximately 91% agree with the concept of organ transplantation but approximately 17% do not agree with the concept of heart transplantation; 42.4% of whom reject heart transplants for religious reasons. Only 43.6% of respondents expressed a willingness to donate their heart and approximately 58% would consent to …
Carious Lesions Of Permanent Molars And Oral Health Practices Of Parents And Peers In Saudi Male Adolescents, Eman A. Bakhurji, Balgis O. Gaffar, Khalifa S. Al-Khalifa, Asim A. Al-Ansari
Carious Lesions Of Permanent Molars And Oral Health Practices Of Parents And Peers In Saudi Male Adolescents, Eman A. Bakhurji, Balgis O. Gaffar, Khalifa S. Al-Khalifa, Asim A. Al-Ansari
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To assess the association between carious lesions in first and second permanent molars in adolescents and their parents’ and peers’ oral health practices. Methods: This cross-sectional study of 12-15 year-old male adolescents was conducted in Dammam, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, on February 2016. Data collection included dental examination to measure carious lesions and plaque. There was a questionnaire to assess oral health practices such as brushing with fluoridated toothpaste, current daily tobacco use, and daily consumption of sugary food and drinks. Logistic regression models assessed the association between first and second molars carious lesions with adolescents’, parents’, and peers’ …
Preference And Usage Of Intracanal Medications During Endodontic Treatment, Ahmad A. Madarati, Muhammad S. Zafar, Aya M.N. Sammani, Ayman O. Mandorah, Hamzah A. Bani-Younes
Preference And Usage Of Intracanal Medications During Endodontic Treatment, Ahmad A. Madarati, Muhammad S. Zafar, Aya M.N. Sammani, Ayman O. Mandorah, Hamzah A. Bani-Younes
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To investigate the preferences of general dental practitioners (GDPs) and endodontists in using endodontic intra-canal medications (ICMs). Methods: This observational and descriptive study was conducted in 2014 in the western province of Saudi Arabia. Following ethical clearance and 2 pilot studies, a web-based questionnaire was electronically sent to 375 randomly and systematically selected GDPs and all endodontists in the western province (n=49). An accompanying e-mail explained the study’s aims and confirmed that the data yielded would remain confidential. The responses were collected, and the data was analyzed using the Chi-square test at p =0.05. Results: Significantly, the highest proportion …
Female Patients’ Perception Of Pain Caused By Mammography In The Western Region Of Saudi Arabia, Laila K. Askhar, Yasmeen H. Zaki
Female Patients’ Perception Of Pain Caused By Mammography In The Western Region Of Saudi Arabia, Laila K. Askhar, Yasmeen H. Zaki
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To determine the association of different factors in the mammography related pain perception of women who attended their screening and diagnostic mammography appointments and whether the pain perceived was equal to the pain experienced. Methods: This prospective study was conducted at the Breast Unit of King Abdulaziz University (KAU) Hospital, Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), in the period between April and May 2015. A structured questionnaire with close-ended questions was given to a sample of 100 women before and after their mammogram, asking about their pain perception and whether it had changed. Results: The factors that affected anticipated …
Who Updates Essential Medicines List With New Advice On Use Of Antibiotics, And Adds Medicines For Hepatitis C, Hiv, Tuberculosis And Cancer
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
Unprecedented Progress Against Neglected Tropical Diseases, Who Reports
Unprecedented Progress Against Neglected Tropical Diseases, Who Reports
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
Maternal And Neonatal Outcomes In Twin And Triplet Gestations In Western Saudi Arabia, Samera F. Albasri, Ghadah M. Shouib, Osama S. Bajouh, Hasan A. Nasrat, Ejaz Ahmad, Fahad M. Algreisi
Maternal And Neonatal Outcomes In Twin And Triplet Gestations In Western Saudi Arabia, Samera F. Albasri, Ghadah M. Shouib, Osama S. Bajouh, Hasan A. Nasrat, Ejaz Ahmad, Fahad M. Algreisi
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: Tocompare maternal and neonatal complications in twin and triplet gestations at King Abdulaziz University Hospital, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Methods: Retrospective medical records of 165 women with 144 twin and 21 triplet pregnancies from 2004 to 2011 were analyzed. Comparisons were carried out for maternal complications, gestational age at birth, neonatal birth weight, and neonatal intensive care admission. Results: Most common complications were preterm birth (49%), gestational diabetes mellitus (13.3%), and premature rupture of membrane (4.8%). All triplet pregnancies and 42% twin pregnancies terminated in preterm birth. Gestational length was longer (p<0.001) in twin births (36.0 ± 3.05 weeks) than for triplet births (32 ± 3.81 weeks). Rates for in vitro fertilization, ovulation induction, and cesareans were higher in women with triplets than in those with twins. Neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) admission was higher (p<0.001) for triplets (76.2%) than for twins (23.6%). The mean weight of twins was 2333.83 ± 558.69 grams and triplets was 1553.41 ± 569.73 grams. Hyaline membrane disease, neonatal jaundice, and neonatal sepsis were most common neonatal complications. Conclusion: Neonates from triplet pregnancies were preterm, had low birth weight and needed more often NICU admission in comparison to those from twin pregnancies.
A Profile Of Out-Of-Hospital Cardiac Arrests In Northern Emirates, United Arab Emirates, Alamin Berhanu
A Profile Of Out-Of-Hospital Cardiac Arrests In Northern Emirates, United Arab Emirates, Alamin Berhanu
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
In This Issuesystematic Revieworiginal Articlescase Report
In This Issuesystematic Revieworiginal Articlescase Report
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
High Serum Uric Acid Levels May Increase Mortality And Major Adverse Cardiovascular Events In Patients With Acute Myocardial Infarction, Qiyao Xu, Mei Zhang, Iruni R. Abeysekera, Xiaolong Wang
High Serum Uric Acid Levels May Increase Mortality And Major Adverse Cardiovascular Events In Patients With Acute Myocardial Infarction, Qiyao Xu, Mei Zhang, Iruni R. Abeysekera, Xiaolong Wang
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To determine the validity of uric acid as a potential prognostic marker for long-term outcomes of patients with acute myocardial infarction (AMI) and those with AMI undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). Methods: Systematic review and meta-analysis were performed. We retrieved data from retrospective and prospective cohort studies that investigated whether serum uric acid (SUA) level affects the prognosis of patients with AMI. Results: Thirteen studies involving 9371 patients were included. High serum uric acid (HSUA) level increased mid/long-term mortality (risk ratio (RR)=2.32, 95% confidence intervals (CI): 2.00–2.70) and had higher short-term mortality (RR=3.09, 95% CI: 2.58–3.71), higher mid/long-term major …
Predictors Of Blood Transfusion Following Total Knee Replacement At A Tertiary Care Center In Central Saudi Arabia, Abdullah A. Al-Turki, Abdulaziz K. Al-Araifi, Bshaer A. Badakhan, Mohammed T. Al-Nazzawi, Suliman Alghnam, Abdulaziz S. Al-Turki
Predictors Of Blood Transfusion Following Total Knee Replacement At A Tertiary Care Center In Central Saudi Arabia, Abdullah A. Al-Turki, Abdulaziz K. Al-Araifi, Bshaer A. Badakhan, Mohammed T. Al-Nazzawi, Suliman Alghnam, Abdulaziz S. Al-Turki
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To examine the incidence and predictors of blood transfusion following total knee replacement (TKR). Methods: A retrospective study on 462 patients of primary TKR at National Guard Hospital, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Descriptive statistics were compared by blood transfusion status and significant variables were further included in the multivariable model. Results: Overall transfusion rate following TKR was 35.3%. Regression analyses identified bilateral surgery, low preoperative hemoglobin (Hb) level, and high amount of blood loss as predictors of blood transfusion. Conclusion: Correction of Hb level prior to surgery, careful hemostasis, and avoiding bilateral surgery may reduce the rate of …
Adherence To Surviving Sepsis Guidelines Among Pediatric Intensivists: A National Survey, Farah C. Thabet, Jihad N. Zahraa
Adherence To Surviving Sepsis Guidelines Among Pediatric Intensivists: A National Survey, Farah C. Thabet, Jihad N. Zahraa
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To assess the compliance with the 2006 American College of Critical Care-Pediatric Advanced Life Support (ACCM-PALS) guidelines for sepsis management, and the 2012 surviving sepsis campaign (SSC), for the management of pediatric patients with sepsis and to identify the main barriers to adherence to these guidelines. Methods: In November 2015, a prospective cohort study in which a web based electronic survey using a case scenario to explore the usual management of a child with severe sepsis was designed and sent to all consultant pediatric intensivists practicing in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). Adherences to 2012 SSC guidelines and to …
Prevalence Of Obstructive Sleep Apnea In Children With Sickle Cell Disease At A Tertiary Hospital In Saudi Arabia, Tahani Al-Otaibi, Mansour Al-Qwaiee, Huda Faraidi, Fatima Batniji, Faisal Al-Otaibi, Adel Al-Harbi
Prevalence Of Obstructive Sleep Apnea In Children With Sickle Cell Disease At A Tertiary Hospital In Saudi Arabia, Tahani Al-Otaibi, Mansour Al-Qwaiee, Huda Faraidi, Fatima Batniji, Faisal Al-Otaibi, Adel Al-Harbi
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To assess the prevalence of obstructive sleep apnea in Saudi children with sickle cell disease at a tertiary hospital in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) using nocturnal polysomnography. Methods: A prospective cross-section study was conducted between 2012 and 2016 in 65 children aged between 2-14 years at Prince Sultan Military Medical City, Riyadh, KSA with sickle cell disease. Patients answered a pediatric sleep questionnaire with the help of an accompanying caregiver and underwent polysomnography in the same night. Results: The final sample included 65 children. Median age was 8.1 years. There were 32 boys (49.2%) and 33 girls (50.8%). …
Depression And Anxiety Among Hypertensive And Diabetic Primary Health Care Patients: Could Patients’ Perception Of Their Diseases Control Be Used As A Screening Tool?, Abdullah D. Alkhathami, Mohamed A. Alamin, Areej M. Alqahtani, Wafaa Y. Alsaeed, Mohammed A. Alkhathami, Abdulazeez H. Al-Dhafeeri
Depression And Anxiety Among Hypertensive And Diabetic Primary Health Care Patients: Could Patients’ Perception Of Their Diseases Control Be Used As A Screening Tool?, Abdullah D. Alkhathami, Mohamed A. Alamin, Areej M. Alqahtani, Wafaa Y. Alsaeed, Mohammed A. Alkhathami, Abdulazeez H. Al-Dhafeeri
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To measure the frequency and identify risk factors of depression and anxiety among diabetic and hypertensive primary health care (PHC) patients. Also to assess whether patients’ perception of their chronic diseases control and sleep disturbance could serve as screening tools for depression and anxiety. Methods: This cross-sectional study of 368 PHC patients was conducted in AlKhobar city, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia between April and May 2015. Patient Health Questionnaire-9 and Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 were used as diagnostic tools for depression and anxiety. Results: Frequencies, cross-tabulations and logistic regression tests were performed. Patient’s perception of chronic diseases control was significantly …
Learning Environment Of The Saudi Psychiatry Board Training Program, Abdulaziz T. Alshomrani, Ahmad N. Alhadi
Learning Environment Of The Saudi Psychiatry Board Training Program, Abdulaziz T. Alshomrani, Ahmad N. Alhadi
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To assess the learning environment of the Saudi psychiatry board program using the Dutch Residency Educational Climate Test (D-RECT) and to explore residents’ perception of different domains of the learning environment. Methods: This was a descriptive cross-sectional study. The D-RECT instrument was distributed to all residents at all training sites of the Saudi psychiatry training program. It is a reliable and valid instrument to measure educational environment at the postgraduate level. Mean scores are presented, t-tests, analysis of variance, and post hoc analysis were used to compare subgroups and pearson’s correlation was used to assess relationships. Results: Seventy-eight out …
Development Of A Saudi Food Frequency Questionnaire And Testing Its Reliability And Validity, Ibrahim M. Gosadi, Abdullah A. Alatar, Mojahed M. Otayf, Dhaherah M. Aljahani, Hisham M. Ghabbani, Waleed A. Alrajban, Abdullah M. Alrsheed, Khalid A. Al-Nasser
Development Of A Saudi Food Frequency Questionnaire And Testing Its Reliability And Validity, Ibrahim M. Gosadi, Abdullah A. Alatar, Mojahed M. Otayf, Dhaherah M. Aljahani, Hisham M. Ghabbani, Waleed A. Alrajban, Abdullah M. Alrsheed, Khalid A. Al-Nasser
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To create a food frequency questionnaire specifically designed to capture the dietary habits of Saudis and test its validity and reliability. Methods: This investigation is a longitudinal, test-retest study conducted in King Saud University, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia between December 2015 and March 2016. A list of 140 food items was included in the questionnaire where a closed-ended and open-ended approach was used. Regarding past year food frequency consumption and 24 hours dietary recall, body weight and height were collected. Internal consistency, test-retest reliability, completeness of the food list, and criterion validity were assessed. Results: One-hundred and thirty …
Knowledge Of Health Insurance Benefits Among Male Expatriates In Saudi Arabia, Abdulwahab Alkhamis
Knowledge Of Health Insurance Benefits Among Male Expatriates In Saudi Arabia, Abdulwahab Alkhamis
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To measure expatriates’ knowledge of health insurance benefits with respect to outpatient, inpatient, prescription drug, and dental services, and to link this knowledge to sociodemographic and employment characteristic. Methods: Cross-sectional, face-to-face interviews were conducted from March 2015 to February 2016 with a stratified random sample of 3,398 male insured expatriate workers in the private sector of Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Descriptive analysis, one-way ANOVA, and linear regression were used to interpret data. Data on knowledge of health insurance benefits was compiled by adding the scores of the 4 service category items (outpatient, inpatient, prescription drug, and dental services) …
Topical Corticosteroids Knowledge, Attitudes, And Practices Of Primary Care Physicians, Sarah F. Alsukait, Najd A. Alshamlan, Zeina Z. Alhalees, Sami N. Alsuwaidan, Abdulmajeed M. Alajlan
Topical Corticosteroids Knowledge, Attitudes, And Practices Of Primary Care Physicians, Sarah F. Alsukait, Najd A. Alshamlan, Zeina Z. Alhalees, Sami N. Alsuwaidan, Abdulmajeed M. Alajlan
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To assess knowledge, attitudes, and practices of primary care physicians (PCPs) toward topical corticosteroids (TCs). Methods: A cross-sectional, 53-item questionnaire based study on TCs was conducted among PCPs in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia between January and March 2015. A maximum score of 30 was calculated for the knowledge portion. Results: Out of 420 PCPs, 336 responded (80%). Most participants (89.6%) reported prescribing TCs. The mean knowledge score was 17.14 (SD=5.48). Only 39% PCPs correctly identified that there are 7 or 4 TCs potency groups (2 different classification systems). The MBBS/MD and diploma-certified physicians scored lower than board-qualified PCPs …
New Hepatitis Data Highlight Need For Urgent Global Response
New Hepatitis Data Highlight Need For Urgent Global Response
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
“Depression: Let’S Talk” Says Who, As Depression Tops List Of Causes Of Ill Health
“Depression: Let’S Talk” Says Who, As Depression Tops List Of Causes Of Ill Health
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.