Site response assessment and ground conditions at King Saud University Campus, Riyadh City, Saudi Arabia

2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (10) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sattam A. Almadani ◽  
Kamal Abdelrahman ◽  
Fahad I. bin Mansour
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Site Response ◽  
Response Assessment ◽  
University Campus ◽  
King Saud University ◽  
Riyadh City ◽  
Ground Conditions

Site response assessment at the city of Al Khobar, eastern Saudi Arabia, from microtremor and borehole data

2015 ◽  
Vol 8 (11) ◽  
pp. 10015-10030
Author(s):  
M. Alharbi ◽  
M. Fnais ◽  
A. Al-Amri ◽  
Kamal Abdelrahman ◽  
Meinrat O. Andreae ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Site Response ◽  
Response Assessment ◽  
Borehole Data ◽  
The City

scholarly journals Recent trends of glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency among saudi population in Riyadh city

2019 ◽  
Vol 35 (6) ◽  
Author(s):  
Fatmah Said Abdullah Al Qahtany
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
G6pd Deficiency ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Saudi Population ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Female Ratio ◽  
Mortality And Morbidity ◽  
King Saud University ◽  
Riyadh City ◽  
Medical City

G6PD deficiency is associated with erythrocyte deficiency in the X-chromosome enzyme. It causes a hematologic syndrome called hemolytic anemia that connects G6PD deficiency with X-linked condition. In the Middle East, including Saudi Arabia, G6PD deficiency is the most dominant genetic blood disorders. It results in higher rates of mortality and morbidity due to its incurable long-lasting nature and prevalence of physical and psychological incapacities. In this study, an attempt was made to evaluate the prevalence of G6PD deficiency among the Saudi population in Riyadh city. A cross-sectional retrospective study was conducted at King Saud University Medical City in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The population of the study comprised randomly chosen males and females who visited the hospital from January 2017 to January 2018. Statistical analyses were performed using SPSS, and descriptive analysis was used to find the frequency of G6PD-deficient patients. Out of the 209 patients, 62.2% were males (n=130) and 37.8% were females (n=79). Twenty males and 6 females were found to have G6PD deficiency, with the male to female ratio being 1:3. Out of the total 130 male participants, 20 patients were found to be enzyme deficient and 6 patients of 79 female patients were found to be G6PD deficient. There were 38.4% (n=10) patients with G6PD level <4 units/gram hemoglobin, 26.9% (n=7) patients had G6PD levels of 4.1–7.0 units/gram hemoglobin, and 34.6% (n=9) patients had >7 units/gram hemoglobin. Among the G6PD patients, 23.07% patients were severely anemic, and 5 (19.2%) patients were reported to have high bilirubin. The present study revealed the G6PD prevalence to be 12.4% among the Saudi population; this value is significantly higher than that found in France, Spain, India, and Singapore. In the Saudi population, males are more vulnerable to G6PD-deficient than females. Hence, attention should be paid to G6PD-deficient patients while prescribing antimalarial medication. Such patients may be advised to avoid certain foods to minimize the risk of having hemolytic episodes.

scholarly journals Anemia and Dietary Behaviors among Young Adults in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 15
Author(s):  
Fakhr M. Alayoubi ◽  
Mohamed Rashrash ◽  
Yasmin Alsharawy ◽  
Samha Alayoubi ◽  
Wed A. Alayoubi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Young Adults ◽  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Positive Association ◽  
Female Gender ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Original Research ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
King Saud University ◽  
Riyadh City

Objective: The study sought to assess the prevalence and the risk factors associated with anemia among male and female young adults in (Riyadh city, Saudi Arabia). Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted at King Saud University and Alfaisal University in September 2016 among young adults aged 18 to 28 years old. Data were collected using an interview questionnaire. Additionally, the respondents were evaluated clinically and via laboratory testing for anemia. Results: Our study population showed a higher percentage of men as compared to women participants. About half of our study sample had a lightly active lifestyle, and more than one-third of the study participants were overweight (34.7%). The average age of the respondents was 22.08 ± 1.98 years. The only factor significantly associated with anemia was gender, in that female gender showed a positive association with anemia. Conclusion:  The most explicit risk factor for anemia among Saudi individuals of college and young professional ages was the female gender. Dietary lifestyle, heavy menstruation, pregnancy, and intake of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs were additional important risk factors among these individuals, but they were statistically not significant.   Article Type: Original Research

Site response assessment of an urban extension site using microtremor measurements, Ahud Rufeidah, Abha District, Southwest Saudi Arabia

2014 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 2347-2357
Author(s):  
Sattam Almadani ◽  
Kamal Abdelrahman ◽  
Elkhedr Ibrahim ◽  
Abdulaziz Al-Bassam ◽  
Awad Al-Shmrani
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Site Response ◽  
Response Assessment ◽  
Microtremor Measurements

scholarly journals Knowledge of non-healthcare individuals towards cardiopulmonary resuscitation: a cross-sectional study in Riyadh City, Saudi Arabia

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Reema M. Alhussein ◽  
Mansoor M. Albarrak ◽  
Abdulaziz A. Alrabiah ◽  
Nawfal A. Aljerian ◽  
Hashim M. Bin Salleeh ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Major Barrier ◽  
Riyadh City ◽  
Resuscitation Training ◽  
The Media

Abstract Background Most sudden cardiac arrests occur at home, with low rates of bystander cardiopulmonary resuscitation being performed. We aimed to assess knowledge of cardiopulmonary resuscitation among individuals in Riyadh City, Saudi Arabia, who are not involved in health care. Methods A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted between January and February 2020 in 4 different areas in Riyadh City: North, South, East, and West. The participants were surveyed using a validated self-administered questionnaire. The Statistical Package for Social Sciences version 25.0 was used for inferential statistics and binary logistic regression analysis. Results A total of 856 participants completed the questionnaire, 51.8% were unaware of cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Only 4.4% of the participants had attended a formal cardiopulmonary resuscitation training course, 5.1% were campaign attendees, and 38.7% acquired their experience through the media. Having a higher level of education was positively associated with having knowledge of cardiopulmonary resuscitation. The main concern among attendees of cardiopulmonary resuscitation training courses and campaigns was legal issues, whereas inadequate knowledge was the major barrier for those who had learned about cardiopulmonary resuscitation through the media. Conclusion The level of knowledge of cardiopulmonary resuscitation among non-health care individuals in Riyadh City was found to be insufficient. Therefore, coordinated efforts among different authorities should be considered to implement a structured strategy aiming to increase awareness and knowledge of cardiopulmonary resuscitation among non-health care individuals.

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