The Usefulness of First-Rank Symptoms in the Diagnosis of Schizophrenia in a Saudi Arabian Population

1978 ◽  
Vol 132 (6) ◽  
pp. 571-573 ◽  
Author(s):  
El-Tayeb A. Zarrouk
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Saudi Arabian ◽  
Cultural Factors ◽  
Transcultural Psychiatry ◽  
Schizophrenic Patients ◽  
First Rank Symptoms ◽  
Arabian Population

SummaryNinety-two schizophrenic patients of both sexes admitted to hospital at Taif, Saudi Arabia were examined to discover the incidence of Schneider's first-rank symptoms and their usefulness in diagnosing schizophrenia in this country. Fifty-two patients (56.5 per cent) were found to have these symptoms, most frequently ‘made’ phenomena and ‘somatic passivity’. The role of possible socio-cultural factors and the need for serious studies on transcultural psychiatry are discussed.

scholarly journals Prevalence of physical inactivity in Saudi Arabia: a brief review

2004 ◽  
Vol 10 (4-5) ◽  
pp. 663-670
Author(s):  
H. M. Al Hazzaa
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Physical Inactivity ◽  
Disease Risk ◽  
Activity Patterns ◽  
National Policy ◽  
Saudi Arabian ◽  
Lifestyle Changes ◽  
High Prevalence ◽  
Arabian Population ◽  
Heart Disease Risk

Major lifestyle changes in recent years in Saudi Arabia may be leading to physical inactivity and a low level of physical fitness. This paper reviews the current literature about physical inactivity in the Saudi Arabian population and discusses its implications for health. Available data from a small number of studies suggests a high prevalence [43.3%-99.5%] of physical inactivity among Saudi children and adults alike. Furthermore, the proportion of Saudi children and adults who are at risk due to inactivity is much higher than for any other coronary heart disease risk factor. It is recommended that a national policy encouraging activity in daily life be established and more studies are carried out to address physical activity patterns with representative samples of the Saudi Arabian population

scholarly journals Knowledge and practice regarding prevention of COVID-19 among the Saudi Arabian population

Work ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 66 (4) ◽  
pp. 767-775
Author(s):  
Ammar Ahmed Siddiqui ◽  
Freah Alshammary ◽  
Junaid Amin ◽  
Hassaan Anwer Rathore ◽  
Ibne Hassan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Saudi Arabian ◽  
The Body ◽  
World Health ◽  
Snowball Sampling ◽  
Validated Questionnaire ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Knowledge And Practice ◽  
The Government ◽  
Arabian Population

BACKGROUND: Prevention is the best way to manage a pandemic like COVID-19. The World Health Organization has issued public advice to create awareness by providing people knowledge to prevent/protect them from COVID-19. Hence, the present study was planned to assess knowledge of prevention and its practical use amongst samples from the Saudi Arabian population. It can be used to bring awareness among the masses not only in expanding their knowledge about COVID-19 but also on how to enforce a practicing behavior in relation to the prevention of COVID-19. The study is among the pioneer studies on the issue related to knowledge and practice of the prevention of COVID-19 among Saudis and foreign nationals residing in Saudi Arabia. OBJECTIVE: The prime objective of this study is to examine the existence of knowledge among the Saudi and non-Saudi nationals about COVID-19 and its impact on their behavior to practice the protocols to prevent the disastrous infection of COVID-19. This study has also examined how the residents in Saudi Arabia react to the methods and protection measures adopted by the government for their dominions to eradicate the spread of COVID-19. METHODS: The study used a survey-based methodology and data was collected from Saudi nationals as well as expatriates living and working in five different regions of Saudi Arabia. Non-probability snowball sampling was used to reach and select the population of the current study. A self-designed, structured, and validated questionnaire was electronically distributed among the respondents. SPSS version 21 was used to analyze the data of the current study. RESULTS: Out of the 443 respondents, 356 respondents (84%) knew they had to wash their hands for 20 seconds and did this as well, 303 respondents (75%) knew that sneezing or coughing into the arm/elbow can prevent the spread of COVID-19 and were doing this as well, 357 respondents (82%) knew that COVID-19 can be transferred by shaking hands and avoided this, 333 respondents (79%) knew that they had to maintain a safe distance of at least one meter and kept this distance, 315 respondents (76%) knew that touching one’s face can transfer the virus and avoid this, and 414 respondents (95%) knew that staying at home can decrease the chances of getting infected. The relationship between different regions and most of the knowledge-based and practice-based questions was significant (p < 0.05). CONCLUSION: Results reveal that there is a significant relationship between knowledge and practice, but the strength of association is weak. It was found that knowledge and practice of COVID-19 was followed differently in the five regions of Saudi Arabia and the level of education of the respondents influenced their choice of practice to protect themselves from the effects of COVID-19. The study has contributed in the body of literature by examining the inter-relationship between knowledge and practice and their use in prevention of COVID-19 among the Saudi population.

The Role of Physicians in State-Sponsored Corporal Punishment

2016 ◽  
Vol 25 (3) ◽  
pp. 479-492 ◽  
Author(s):  
RUAIM MUAYGIL
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Corporal Punishment ◽  
Islamic Law ◽  
Medical Training ◽  
Saudi Arabian ◽  
Ethical Justification ◽  
High Profile ◽  
The World

Abstract:The question of whether there is justification for physicians to participate in state-sanctioned corporal punishment has prompted long and heated debates around the world. Several recent and high-profile sentences requiring physician assistance have brought the conversation to Saudi Arabia. Whether a physician is asked to participate actively or to assess prisoners’ ability to withstand this form of punishment, can there be an ethical justification for medical training and skills being put toward these purposes? The aim of this article is to examine aspects of Islamic law along with the different professional and religious obligations of Saudi Arabian physicians, and how these elements may inform the debate.

m-Government Adoption in Saudi Arabia

2015 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 51-68
Author(s):  
Anan Alssbaiheen ◽  
Steve Love
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Technological Development ◽  
Saudi Arabian ◽  
Mobile Technologies ◽  
Government Services ◽  
Effective Implementation ◽  
Challenges And Opportunities ◽  
Level Of Understanding ◽  
High Level ◽  
Arabian Population

This study analyzed the challenges and opportunities associated with the implementation of mobile government services in Saudi Arabia. By collecting data through surveys from citizens and employees in Saudi Arabia, this study shows that the high level of mobile penetration in the country offers an opportunity for Saudi Arabian government to offer mobile government services in the country. The results suggest that although a large percentage of population does not have access to mobile technologies, there is still a strong desire among users for the provision of mobile government services. The effective implementation of mobile government services would enhance the technological development in Saudi Arabia. However, there exist certain challenges. Sufficient level of understanding among the Saudi Arabian population about the benefits of mobile government services is lacking. There is lack of the customization of mobile government services and lack of access to mobile technologies would be a challenge.

scholarly journals Perceptions and Preventive Practices Regarding COVID-19 Pandemic Outbreak and Oral Health Care Perceptions during the Lockdown: A Cross-Sectional Survey from Saudi Arabia

Healthcare ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (8) ◽  
pp. 959
Author(s):  
Abdullah Alassaf ◽  
Basim Almulhim ◽  
Sara Ayid Alghamdi ◽  
Sreekanth Kumar Mallineni
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Saudi Arabian ◽  
Oral Health Care ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Preventive Practice ◽  
Preventive Practices ◽  
Arabian Population ◽  
Source Of Information

Aims: The study aimed to evaluate perceptions and preventive practices regarding the COVID-19 pandemic and oral health care perceptions during the lockdown in the Saudi Arabian population. Materials and Method: This cross-sectional study was performed by collecting the data from individuals belonging to various parts of the Saudi Arabian Population through an online self-reported questionnaire. The questionnaire had two main parts: first comprised of demographic data include the region of residence, gender, nationality, age, the number of family members, monthly income of the family, and the second was further divided into three sections of perception (P), practice (PRA) and oral health care practice (D) questions. All these (P, PRA, and D) were analyzed by comparing all of the demographic characteristics. Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS IBM (version 21.0), and statistical significance was set at a 5% level. Results: Overall, 2013 participants (54% males and 46% females) contributed to the Saudi Arabia study. Only 5% of non-Saudis live in Saudi Arabia were participated in the study, while the majority of participants were of 21–40 years age group (45%), 59% of having more than five family members, and 60% of them had ≤10 K Suadi riyal monthly income respectively. The majority of the participants were from Riyadh (33.7%) and Asir (25.1%) in the study. Overall, 89.5% of the participants were aware of the COVID-19 global pandemic. The majority of the participants (55%) from Saudi Arabia utilized the Ministry of Health website, a source of information regarding COVID-19. However, 56.5% of the participants had COVID-19 related perception, and 74.3% followed an appropriate preventive practice. Approximately 60% had good oral health practice. The study participants showed mixed opinions on perceptions regarding COVID-19, preventive practice, and oral health practices. Conclusion: The present study suggested that the Saudi Arabian population has good attention to COVID-19, but preventive practice and oral health perception need better awareness to control this novel virus spread. The Ministry of Health website utilized as a significant source of information among the Saudi Arabian population regarding COVID-19.

scholarly journals THE MUSLIM’S WORLD IN THE INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS: AN ANALYTICAL APPROACH WITH REFERENCE TO SAUDI ARABIAN LEADERSHIP ROLE TO THE MUSLIM UMMAH

2015 ◽  
pp. 1-14
Author(s):  
Jamilu Danladi ◽  
Muslim Khamis ◽  
Muhammad Yusuf ◽  
Rabiu Ado
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Analytical Approach ◽  
Saudi Arabian ◽  
Leadership Role ◽  
Sub Saharan Africa ◽  
Western World ◽  
International Affairs ◽  
Sub Saharan ◽  
The Relationship

The Study is about the Relationship between the Western world and the Muslim world couple with understanding the role of Saudi Arabia in its leadership to the Islamic world. It analyzes the perceptions of Muslims especially in the Middle East and Sub-Saharan Africa. It takes on a background of Islam and Saudi Arabia from earliest period to date. The study has been limited by understanding the perception of Muslim in relation to Saudi Arabian Leadership role. Time, Money and other resources constraints frequent demands.

scholarly journals Exploring the Transitional Era in Saudi Arabia Journalism Discourse and the Path towards the Right to Freedom of Expression

2018 ◽  
Vol 12 (10) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Hassan Alnajrani ◽  
Ayman Bajnaid ◽  
Tariq Elyas ◽  
Ra’ed Masa’deh
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Freedom Of Expression ◽  
Cultural Factors ◽  
Structure Approach ◽  
Religious Background ◽  
Family Names ◽  
The Right ◽  
The Relationship

This study investigates the role of non-state religious and cultural factors in determining a journalist&rsquo;s freedom of expression in Saudi Arabia. Content analysis and quantitative research are used to determine the factors that impact freedom of expression. &lsquo;Social responsibility theory&rsquo; is incorporated into the analysis in order to establish the connection between journalists and the community, specifically with respect to their interaction with non-state factors. The data for the study is collected and interpreted in two steps: first, news about events in Medina newspaper is examined; second, interviews with Saudi journalists are conducted and analyzed by implementing a semi-structure approach. The results confirm the relationship between non-state factors (such as culture and religion) and freedom of expression for Saudi journalists. Also, the religious background of Saudi journalists appears to affect their right to practice freedom of expression; for instance, some journalists with specific religious views avoid writing about rape and drugs crimes. In addition, journalists change their tribal and family names to escape judgment and work freely. Finally, some concluding remarks are provided about the responsibility of Saudi journalists to protect the image of Saudi Arabian society.

scholarly journals The Influence of Green Entrepreneurship on Sustainable Development in Saudi Arabia: The Role of Formal Institutions

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (10) ◽  
pp. 5433
Author(s):  
Wafa Alwakid ◽  
Sebastian Aparicio ◽  
David Urbano
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Institutional Economics ◽  
Saudi Arabian ◽  
Entrepreneurial Activity ◽  
Entrepreneurship Policy ◽  
Bottom Line ◽  
Green Entrepreneurship ◽  
Entrepreneurial Activities

This study explores the influence of green entrepreneurial activity on sustainable development, using institutional economics as a theoretical framework. Also, the role of entrepreneurship policy is analysed in the context of Saudi Arabia. Using information from the General Authority for Statistics from 13 Saudi Arabian cities, the main findings show that green entrepreneurship positively contributes to the economic, social, and environmental components of sustainable development during the period 2012–2017. These results demonstrate a measurable indication of sustainable development outcomes, whereby Saudi Arabian institutions align entrepreneurial activities with a positive triple bottom line effect. Accordingly, these findings contribute new evidence to justify government commitment to supporting green entrepreneurship in Saudi Arabia and encourage future domestic policies.

scholarly journals Possible role of hemoglobin S in implicating hemostatic and inflammatory reactions: Study on Saudi Arabian population

2015 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 64
Author(s):  
RehamAbdel Aleem Mohamed Afify ◽  
MohammedA Sorour ◽  
SalwaA Dabbous
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabian ◽  
Hemoglobin S ◽  
Inflammatory Reactions ◽  
Arabian Population

scholarly journals Potential role of Toll-like receptor 2 expression and polymorphisms in colon cancer susceptibility in the Saudi Arabian population

2018 ◽  
Vol Volume 11 ◽  
pp. 8127-8141 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abdelhabib Semlali ◽  
Narasimha Reddy Parine ◽  
Nouf Al-Numair ◽  
Mikhlid Almutairi ◽  
Yousef Hawsawi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Colon Cancer ◽  
Potential Role ◽  
Cancer Susceptibility ◽  
Saudi Arabian ◽  
Toll Like Receptor ◽  
Toll Like Receptor 2 ◽  
Arabian Population
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