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Alshaikh AA, Assiri AS, Riaz F, Alshaikhi SA, Alarrafi AA, Bharti RK, Mahmood SE, Farag S. Factors associated with the knowledge of obstetric danger signs among pregnant women attending primary health care antenatal care clinics in Abha city. J Family Med Prim Care 2023; 12:2855-2862. [PMID: 38186821 PMCID: PMC10771178 DOI: 10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_425_23] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/05/2023] [Revised: 05/14/2023] [Accepted: 05/24/2023] [Indexed: 01/09/2024] Open
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Introduction Knowledge of obstetric danger signs would equip women to make the right decisions and appropriate actions timely to have better health care assistance which will impose a significant impact on maternal mortality and morbidity. Hence, this study aimed to know the factors associated with the knowledge of obstetric danger signs among pregnant women who attend the primary health care clinics, which is considered as the first gate to seek health care for pregnant women during antenatal checkups. Methodology This is a cross-sectional study conducted among 400 pregnant women selected by simple random sampling technique who were attending antenatal clinics at primary health care centers at Abha City by using an interview-based questionnaire.cores of <50%, 50-75%, and >75% were considered to be poor, intermediate, and good scores. Frequencies and percentages were used for descriptive variables, whereas for association, tests of significance (Chi square, t-test, and F-test) were applied. Results Almost 70.8% of participants received health information on obstetric danger signs. The main sources of information were the Internet (23%), family, relatives or friends (17%), and health care providers. The highest participants' correct responses regarding obstetric danger signs were related to severe vaginal bleeding (93.5%), convulsions (76.8%), and decreased fetal movements (76.5%). Proportions of participants with poor knowledge showed an inverse and significant increase with their educational levels (P < 0.001). The highest percentage of poor knowledge grade was observed among participants with no children (54.6%). Participants who received previous information on danger signs had significantly better knowledge grades than those who have not received previous information (P < 0.001). Conclusions Women's knowledge was suboptimal regarding obstetric danger signs. 30% of women did not receive information about danger signs. Health education provided on obstetric danger signs to pregnant women should be enforced to those who are illiterate, are unemployed, have a low family income, and are with no or less previous pregnancies.
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- Ayoub Ali Alshaikh
- Department of Family and Community Medicine, College of Medicine, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Family and Community Medicine, College of Medicine, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Family and Community Medicine, College of Medicine, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Family and Community Medicine, College of Medicine, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Family and Community Medicine, College of Medicine, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia
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Al-Shaikh AA, Alhelali A, Mahmood SE, Riaz F, Hassan AAH, Hassan AAH, Asiri BMM, Al-Shahrani ASM, Korkoman AJM, Alahmari AF, Hassan AAH, Shami MO, Ahmad A, Bharti RK, Zeyaullah M. Awareness and Perceptions of the Impact of Tonsillectomy on the Level of Immunity and Autoimmune Diseases among the Adult Population in Abha City, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Healthcare (Basel) 2023; 11:healthcare11060890. [PMID: 36981547 PMCID: PMC10048734 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare11060890] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2023] [Revised: 03/13/2023] [Accepted: 03/15/2023] [Indexed: 03/30/2023] Open
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The widespread misconception that tonsillectomy leads to a decrease in immunity may lead to fear and avoidance of the operation. This can result in a deterioration of the situation, such as sleep-related breathing issues, frequent infections, and an increase in complications. The current research was conducted to assess the awareness and perception with respect to the impact of tonsillectomy on the immune system and to assess the awareness and perception of the relationship between autoimmune diseases and tonsillectomy. This 6-month descriptive cross-sectional online questionnaire survey was conducted among individuals who were 18 years and above living in Abha city, Saudi Arabia. Out of the 800 study subjects, 104 (13%) had undergone tonsillectomy. Statistically significant associations were found between age group, education, income, and occupation among those who had undergone tonsillectomy. Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that ages 18-30 years and 31-40 years (OR: 2.36, 95% CI: 1.18-4.71, and OR: 1.46, 95% CI: 0.53-3.97) and education levels of high school, bachelors, and above (OR: 8.30, 95% CI: 3.05-22.58 and OR: 10.89, 95% CI: 4.23-28.05) were found to be associated with tonsillectomy status of the subjects. On the contrary, income levels of 5000-9000 and >9000 (OR: 0.65, 95% CI: 0.36-1.17 and OR: 0.78, 95%CI: 0.42-1.42) and male gender (OR: 0.79, 95% CI: 0.52-1.19) were found to be associated with non-tonsillectomy status of subjects. Almost 36% of study subjects thought that tonsillectomy affects immunity. Only 18% of study subjects thought that there is a relationship between tonsillectomy and autoimmune diseases. About one-third of the respondents had received this information from community members and social media. A small number of study subjects relied on public awareness programs. Therefore, social media can play a vital role in the community to remove misconceptions regarding tonsillectomy and its effect on immunity and autoimmune disease. Further educational interventional studies are required to see the correction to the public perception of tonsillectomy and its effect on immunity and autoimmune diseases.
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- Ayoub A Al-Shaikh
- Department of Family and Community Medicine, College of Medicine, King Khalid University, Abha 62529, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Aseer Central Hospital, Abha Children Hospital, Abha 62523, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Family and Community Medicine, College of Medicine, King Khalid University, Abha 62529, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Family and Community Medicine, College of Medicine, King Khalid University, Abha 62529, Saudi Arabia
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- College of Medicine, Jazan University, Jazan 45142, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Community Medicine, Integral Institute of Medical Science and Research, Integral University, Kursi Road, Lucknow 226026, India
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- Department of Family and Community Medicine, College of Medicine, King Khalid University, Abha 62529, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Basic Medical Science, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Khamis Mushayt Campus, King Khalid University (KKU), Abha 62561, Saudi Arabia
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Alqahtani MZ, Mohammed AG, Alsamghan AS, Bharti RK, Alsharm AA, Alshahrani MT, Alzahrani MA, Ayed AAN, Alsaleem MA, Ghazwani EY. Risk factors of colorectal cancer among Saudi Population: Case-control study. J Family Med Prim Care 2020; 9:5035-5040. [PMID: 33209840 PMCID: PMC7652174 DOI: 10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_895_20] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/17/2020] [Revised: 06/14/2020] [Accepted: 07/14/2020] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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Background: Colorectal cancer (CRC) incidence and related mortalities have been steadily increasing in KSA over the past 20 years. CRC in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) population presents in younger ages and in more advanced disease states as compared to other countries. This study was aimed to determine factors (demographic, habitual, environmental, nutritional, and genetic) associated with CRC in Riyadh, KSA. Materials and Methods: A matched case-control study conducted in the major hospitals in Riyadh (King Khalid university Hospital, King Faisal Specialist Hospital, Riyadh Military Hospital, Security Force Hospital, King Fahd Medical City). Here most of CRC cases are managed. The cases (n = 121) group included all recently diagnosed and pathologically confirmed Saudi cases of CRC identified during the period 1st of January 2017 till 31st of December 2018 who agreed to participate and fulfilled the inclusion criteria. A similar number of controls attending the study settings were selected consecutively from the clinics where cases were managed and matched on a 1:1 basis with cases based on age (+/-3 years) and gender. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire. Conditional logistic regression models were fitted to determine factors associated with risk of CRC. Result: This study included similar number of males and females in both groups: males 69 (57%) and females 52 (43%) in each group (Chi-square test P = 1.0). The mean (S.D) age in the cases group was 53.6 (S.D = 12.9) and 53.3 (S.D = 12.9) in the controls group (Student test P = 0.86). In the final multivariate conditional logistic regression model, variables independently associated with risk of colorectal cancer were body mass index (OR = 0.93; 95% CI 0.87–0.98; P = 0.011) employment status (inverse relation: OR = 0.33; 95% CI 0.14–0.77; P = 0.010), colon polyps (OR = 4.09; 95% CI 1.06–15.82; P = 0.041), and constipation (OR = 4.98; 95% CI 1.91–15.99; P = 0.001). Conclusion: Factors associated with CRC in the major referral hospitals in KSA were colon polyps, chronic constipation, and unemployment. These factors should be considered when screening for patients at risk for CRC.
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- Mansour Z Alqahtani
- Department of Community, Ministry of Health, King Khalid University, Abha, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Public Health, King Saud University, Abha, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Family and Community Medicine, College of Medicine, King Khalid University, Abha, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Family and Community Medicine, College of Medicine, King Khalid University, Abha, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Oncology, King Fahad Medical City, Abha, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Medical Service, Ministry of Defense, King Khalid University, Abha, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine, King Khalid University, Abha, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Family Medicine, King Khalid University, Najran, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Family and Community Medicine, College of Medicine, King Khalid University, Abha, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Family and Community Medicine, College of Medicine, Najran University, Najran, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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Shaher Al-Otaibi ML, Alyali SA, Alshehri TK, Alshehri AK, Alshahrani AA, Banah AG, Bharti RK. Burnout syndrome among southern region orthopedic surgeons, Saudi Arabia. J Family Med Prim Care 2020; 9:2442-2447. [PMID: 32754517 PMCID: PMC7380796 DOI: 10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_142_20] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/25/2020] [Revised: 03/13/2020] [Accepted: 04/07/2020] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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Background Burnout is known as result of long term exposing to stress. There are some factors that may cause stress in physicians: nature of work, their training, their public image, their families and themselves. The person who has burnout syndrome (BOS) seems like to have tiredness, low energy, nervousness, and mentally unstable. The aim of the study is to assess the pattern and magnitude of burnout among orthopedic surgeons in southern region, Saudi Arabia. Methodology A descriptive cross-sectional survey was applied targeting all orthopedic surgeons in 12 hospitals all southern region, Saudi Arabia during the period from December 2018 to April 2019. Data were collected using self-administered questionnaire that was developed by the researchers. The questionnaire included personal data. Burnout was assessed using Maslach Burnout Inventory Scale. Results A total sample of 107 orthopedic surgeons were included with their ages ranged from 25 to 65 years old with mean age of 38.1 ± 8.9 years. About 94% of the surgeons were males and 43.9% were Saudi. Generally, the surgeons recorded mean score for emotional exhaustion of 18.9 points out of 54 with mean score% of 35.1%. Regarding depersonalization, the surgeons had mean score % of 30.7% and had a score of 39.6% for personal accomplishment. Conclusions The study revealed that all included physicians had moderate levels of burnout. Personal accomplishment was the highest level of burnout recorded. Health education sessions and periodic training is required to improve surgeons coping strategies to overcome burnout.
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- Family and Community Medicine Department, College of Medicine, King Khalid University, Abha, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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Al-Qahtani FS, Alfahad MI, Alshahrani AMM, Almalih HS, Al-Malki ASQ, Alshehri TK, Alqhtani AAN, Al-Qahtani AM, Alfaifi SH, Alasmari RFA, Bharti RK, Chaudhary S. Perception of premarital counseling among King Khalid University students. J Family Med Prim Care 2019; 8:2607-2611. [PMID: 31548941 PMCID: PMC6753798 DOI: 10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_364_19] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2019] [Revised: 05/20/2019] [Accepted: 05/29/2019] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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Background Genetic blood disorders are common in Arab countries which are related to many physical and mental disorders. Premarital counseling has been one of the strongest ways to prevent hereditary diseases. It can provide a capability to intervene according to identified risks, vaccinations, genetic consulting, nutrition, consulting regarding behavior and advice regarding contraception. This study aimed to assess university students' knowledge, attitude and practice of pre-marital counseling (PMC) in king Khalid University. Methodology A cross-sectional study was conducted at King Khalid University in Abha city from May to August 2018. The students were selected using two stage stratified cluster sampling technique (medical and non-medical). A total sample of 541 students were included. A structured questionnaire with close-ended questions was designed by the authors following an extensive review of the literature on knowledge, practice, and attitude of premarital screening program. The questionnaire was developed in English and then translated to Arabic by experts at the College of Medicine. Results A total sample of 541students were involved with ages ranged from 18 years to 27 years old and 56.6% at medical colleges. Exact 73.4% of the students were aware of PMC and 95.2% reported its importance. 96.5% of the students reported their welling to do PMC on marriage and 72.1% see that it should be mandatory. Conclusions Nearly three out of each four students had good awareness level regarding PMC. Most of the students have a positive attitude towards PMS and their readiness to adopt the counseling before marriage.
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- Faisal Saeed Al-Qahtani
- Department of Family and Community Medicine, Abha, Saudi Arabia.,Department of College of Medicine, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of College of Medicine, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Family and Community Medicine, Abha, Saudi Arabia.,Department of College of Medicine, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Family and Community Medicine, Abha, Saudi Arabia.,Department of College of Medicine, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Anatomy, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia
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Al-Ahmari AA, Bharti RK, Al-Shahrani MS, Alharthi MH, Alqarni HM, Alshehri HM. Knowledge, attitude, and performance of primary healthcare physicians in Aseer Region, Saudi Arabia about attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. J Family Community Med 2018; 25:194-198. [PMID: 30220850 PMCID: PMC6130154 DOI: 10.4103/jfcm.jfcm_120_17] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common psychiatric disorders. This study aimed to assess the knowledge, attitude, and practice of primary health-care (PHC) physicians on diagnosis and management of ADHD. MATERIALS AND METHODS This was a cross-sectional study included 340 PHC physicians in Aseer Region, Saudi Arabia. A self-administered questionnaire was used to collect data on personal characteristics, knowledge, attitude, and practice of the diagnosis and management of ADHD. RESULTS Nearly 47.6% of the PHC physicians were aged <30 years, 60.3% were male, 79.1% were Saudi nationals, and 84.1% had completed MBBS. Only 13.2% had attended continuing medical education courses on ADHD, 63.2% had read about ADHD; Internet was the main source of information (30.7%). Participants' attitude toward ADHD was mainly positive, while 32.1% had poor knowledge and 17.6% had diagnosed ADHD cases in the last year, but 73.3% had referred the diagnosed cases to specialists. Participants' knowledge differed significantly according to their age, gender, and nationality. CONCLUSIONS PHC physicians' knowledge about ADHD was suboptimal, but they had a positive attitude toward their role with regard to ADHD. PHC physicians should focus on the clinical and diagnostic aspects of ADHD. Awareness and interest of undergraduate medical students and newly graduated physicians in ADHD should be raised. The Ministry of Health should encourage attendance at extracurricular courses and workshops.
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- Ayedh A. Al-Ahmari
- Department of Family and Community Medicine, College of Medicine, King Khalid University, Abha, KSA
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- Department of Family and Community Medicine, College of Medicine, King Khalid University, Abha, KSA
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- Department of Family and Community Medicine, Bisha College of Medicine, Bisha, KSA
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- Department of Family and Community Medicine, College of Medicine, King Khalid University, Abha, KSA
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- Department of Family and Community Medicine, College of Medicine, King Khalid University, Abha, KSA
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