scholarly journals Molecular detection of equine trypanosomiasis in the Riyadh Province of Saudi Arabia

2018 ◽  
Vol 30 (6) ◽  
pp. 942-945 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abdullah D. Alanazi ◽  
Robert Puschendorf ◽  
Bashir Salim ◽  
Mohamed S. Alyousif ◽  
Ibrahim O. Alanazi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Internal Transcribed Spacer ◽  
Molecular Detection ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Trypanosoma Evansi ◽  
Type B ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Internal Transcribed Spacer Region ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Species Specific

We conducted a cross-sectional study to detect trypanosome infections of horses and donkeys in the Riyadh Province of Saudi Arabia. DNA was extracted from blood samples collected from 368 horses and 142 donkeys, and subjected to universal first ribosomal internal transcribed spacer region (ITS1)-PCR followed by Trypanosoma evansi species–specific RoTat1.2-PCR. The universal ITS1-PCR revealed T. evansi infection in horses ( n = 12; 3.3%) and donkeys ( n = 4; 2.8%). There was no significant effect of sex or age on the prevalence of trypanosomiasis in horses or donkeys. Application of the RoTat1.2-PCR revealed that the RoTat1.2 VSG gene was absent from the positive ITS1-PCR samples of 3 horses and 1 donkey. This discrepancy could be explained by the circulation of T. evansi type B in Saudi Arabia; however, this suspicion requires confirmation.

Confidence toward vaccination as reported by parents of children admitted to a tertiary care hospital in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: A cross sectional study

Vacunas ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 21 (2) ◽  
pp. 95-104 ◽  
Author(s):  
Y.M. AlGoraini ◽  
N.N. AlDujayn ◽  
M.A. AlRasheed ◽  
Y.E. Bashawri ◽  
S.S. Alsubaie ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Tertiary Care Hospital ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Care Hospital ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional

Hyperlipidemia among adults in Arar city, Northern Saudi Arabia: a cross-sectional study

2020 ◽  
pp. 189-195
Author(s):  
Almhnd Alenezi ◽  
Khalid Alanazi ◽  
Osama Alanazi ◽  
Mohammed Alanazey ◽  
Khaled Alanazey ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional

Autism in Saudi Arabia, a challenge to Saudi families: a cross-sectional study

2020 ◽  
pp. 1453-1458
Author(s):  
Abdul Khan ◽  
Hussain AlGhadeer ◽  
Ahmed Al-Qassimi ◽  
Tawfiq Al-Jubran ◽  
Hader Al-Momen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional

Childhood bronchial asthma in Saudi Arabia: a cross-sectional study

2019 ◽  
pp. 422-427
Author(s):  
Raghad Alhindi ◽  
Sarah Alem ◽  
Ibtisam Alhuzali ◽  
Tahani Alruwaili ◽  
Weam Alhemaidi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Bronchial Asthma ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional

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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