Misuse of Antibiotics Therapy in General Population of Saudi Arabia

Introduction: Ocular manifestations, such as conjunctivitis, redness, and tearing, were reported in patients with Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). Objective: To investigate the level of knowledge, attitude, and practice about the ocular manifestations of COVID-19 and protective eye measures among the general population in the western region of Saudi Arabia. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted over two months with 800 participants from the general population and a 39-item online structured validated questionnaire using Google Forms. The collected data were analyzed using the SPSS program version 20 and a P-value <0.05 was considered statistically significant. Results and Discussion: Among the participants (n = 800), 71.9% were females, 50% were highly educated, and 61.8% had moderate incomes. The overall mean total knowledge score was 25.185 ± 3.774, with significant differences regarding age group, gender, and income. Most of the Saudi residents with high monthly incomes, especially females, were knowledgeable regarding the ocular manifestations of COVID-19 (25.0957 ± 3.4311). The average total knowledge, attitude, and practice score was 42.1419 ± 4.833, which was average (medium level), with significant differences regarding age group, gender, and income; a high mean was obtained from the age group >50–60, females, and high-income class. Conclusion: Detailed information about the epidemiology of COVID-19 and an understanding of emerging related health issues, such as ocular manifestations, should be empowered to the public while considering the least knowledgeable groups.

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Prevalence and associated factors of depression among general population in Al-Ahsa, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: A community-based survey

Neurology Psychiatry and Brain Research ◽

10.1016/j.npbr.2018.12.002 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 31 ◽

pp. 32-36

Author(s):

Abdullatif S. Al Rashed ◽

Abdullah F. Al-Naim ◽

Bayan J. Almulhim ◽

Mohammed S. Alhaddad ◽

Abdulaziz I. Al-Thafar ◽

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Keyword(s):

Saudi Arabia ◽

General Population ◽

Associated Factors ◽

Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia ◽

Community Based

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Prevalence of Depression, Anxiety, and Stress among the General Population in Saudi Arabia during Covid-19 Pandemic

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health ◽

10.3390/ijerph17249183 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 17 (24) ◽

pp. 9183

Author(s):

Hasan Saeed Alamri ◽

Abdullah Algarni ◽

Shehata F. Shehata ◽

Ali Al Bshabshe ◽

Nada N. Alshehri ◽

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Keyword(s):

Saudi Arabia ◽

General Population ◽

Health Care Providers ◽

Psychological Impact ◽

Public Mental Health ◽

Well Being ◽

Risk Groups ◽

Care Providers ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Prevalence Of Depression

Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has had a significant impact on public mental health. Our objective was to assess prevalence of depression, anxiety, and stress among the general population in Saudi Arabia during this pandemic. A descriptive cross-sectional approach was used targeting all accessible populations in Saudi Arabia. Data were collected from participants using an electronic pre-structured questionnaire. Psychological impact was assessed using the Arabic version of Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale (DASS-21). A total of 1597 participants completed the survey. In total, 17.1% reported moderate to severe depressive symptoms; 10% reported moderate to severe anxiety symptoms; and 12% reported moderate to severe stress levels. Depression, anxiety, and stress were significantly higher among females, younger respondents, and health care providers. Depression was higher among smokers, singles, and non-working respondents. Anxiety was higher among those reporting contacts with COVID-19 positive cases, previously quarantined and those with chronic health problems. Our findings reaffirm the importance of providing appropriate knowledge and specialized interventions to promote the mental well-being of the Saudi population, paying particular attention to high-risk groups.

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Knowledge about urology in the general population of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Urology Annals ◽

10.4103/0974-7796.82174 ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 3 (2) ◽

pp. 82

Author(s):

GhassanA Barayan ◽

AnmarM Nassir

Keyword(s):

Saudi Arabia ◽

General Population

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Knowledge and attitudes toward HIV/AIDS among the general population of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Journal of Infection and Public Health ◽

10.1016/j.jiph.2017.04.005 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 11 (1) ◽

pp. 80-84 ◽

Cited By ~ 11

Author(s):

Heba A. Alwafi ◽

Alaa M.T. Meer ◽

Alaa Shabkah ◽

Fahtima S. Mehdawi ◽

Hadeel El-haddad ◽

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Keyword(s):

Saudi Arabia ◽

General Population ◽

Knowledge And Attitudes ◽

Hiv Aids

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Public awareness of colon cancer screening among the general population: A study from the Western Region of Saudi Arabia

Qatar Medical Journal ◽

10.5339/qmj.2014.3 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 2014 (1) ◽

pp. 3 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Yasir Mohammed Khayyat ◽

Ezzeldin Mostafa Ibrahim

Keyword(s):

Colon Cancer ◽

Saudi Arabia ◽

Cancer Screening ◽

General Population ◽

Public Awareness ◽

Colon Cancer Screening ◽

Western Region ◽

The Western Region

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Prevalence of migraine among the general population, and its effect on the quality of life in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Saudi Medical Journal ◽

10.15537/smj.2021.42.10.20210575 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 42 (10) ◽

pp. 1103-1108

Author(s):

Boshra A. Bamalan ◽

Ahlam B. Khojah ◽

Lujain M. Alkhateeb ◽

Ibtisam S. Gasm ◽

Albandri A. Alahmari ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Saudi Arabia ◽

General Population

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Awareness of Diabetic Foot and its Risk Factors in the General Population of Arar, Northern Saudi Arabia

Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International ◽

10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i54a33738 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 205-213

Author(s):

Abdelrahman Mohamed Ahmed Abukanna ◽

Ghaida Abdullah R. Alshamlani ◽

Alenezi,Ahlam Sultan F. ◽

Reham Arif A. Alanazi ◽

Shahad Fahis A. Alanazi

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Health Care ◽

Saudi Arabia ◽

Primary Health Care ◽

General Population ◽

Diabetic Foot ◽

Care Center ◽

Limb Amputation ◽

Health Care Center ◽

Primary Health

Background: Foot ulcers may be complicated to toe amputation or limb amputation which can be prevented by patient education on self-management and appropriate foot care procedures. Study Objectives: The objective of this study is to determine the awareness of diabetic foot and its risk factors among the general population of Arar city, Northern Saudi Arabia. Methods: An analytical cross-sectional study was carried out in primary health care centers in Arar, Northern Saudi Arabia, during the period from 1st September to 10th October 2021. Data was collected by personal interview with the attendees of the primary health care center, using a predesigned questionnaire. Results: Almost 60% of participants have knowledge about diabetic foot. The Source of information about diabetic foot was doctors and nurses in 13% and 11.9% social media in our study population. 62.7% know that diabetic foot risk may be reduced by controlling blood sugar level, 13% by checking the feet every day and several times a day, and 9.2% reported wearing shoes and socks on a daily basis. 65.6%, 66.7%, 48.4%, 82.6% and 62.1% knew that skin infections, foot abscess, bone infections, gangrene, and foot deformity are complications of diabetic foot respectively. Good knowledge of diabetic foot was significantly associated with age and educational level but not with marital status. Conclusion: The level of knowledge of diabetic foot and its related complications is relatively average. Due to the high incidence of diabetes mellitus (DM) in Saudi Arabia, it is vital that the population has appropriate information and awareness about this illness to enable continued promotion of public health measures to limit its prevalence. It is also crucial for DM patients to understand the medication and lifestyle modifications that may enable them to better regulate their blood glucose and prevent the complications.

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