scholarly journals An evaluation of the different types of labor pain relief, preferred methods of pain relief, and effects of social media on awareness and knowledge among pregnant women. A cross-sectional study in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

2019 ◽  
Vol 40 (9) ◽  
pp. 914-921
Author(s):  
Majed Alshahrani
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Pain Relief ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Labor Pain ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Different Types

scholarly journals Conhecimento das gestantes acerca das medidas de alívio da dor durante o parto

2019 ◽  
Vol 87 (25) ◽  
Author(s):  
Alessa Sousa da Silva ◽  
Carla Cristina Chaves de Oliveira ◽  
Emmanuel Calisto da Costa Brito ◽  
Tiago Barreto Castro e Silva ◽  
Danielle Rosa Evangelista
Keyword(s):  
Pain Relief ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Labor Pain ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Average Income ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Pain Knowledge ◽  
Statistical Program ◽  
First Stage Of Labor

Objetivou-se analisar o conhecimento das gestantes primíparas acerca de métodos de alivio da dor no primeiro estágiodo parto. Trata-se de estudo exploratório e transversal. Foram entrevistadas 49 gestantes cadastradas na rede municipal dePalmas, Tocantins. Os dados foram processados no programa estatístico Epi Info, versão 3.3 de 2004. A análise foi atravésde estatística descritiva simples. Os resultados mostram gestantes com 25,04 ±5,71 anos de idade, com parceiro fixo, ensino médio completo, renda média de 1473,14 ±936,18 e 7,02 ±2,03 consultas pré-natal, encontravam-se com 34,8±3,42semanas de gestação. 100% afirmaram que o tema não foi abordado no acompanhamento pré-natal. 75,5% das gestantesforam classificadas com nenhum conhecimento. Concluiu-se que as gestantes apresentam necessidades de ter conhecimento sobre os métodos de alivio a dor, para o exercício do processo de parir de forma humanizada.Palavras-chave: Primeira fase do Trabalho de Parto; Dor do Parto; Conhecimento. ABSTRACTThe objective of this study was to analyze the knowledge of primiparous pregnant women about methods of pain relief inthe first stage of labor. This is an exploratory and cross-sectional study. Forty-nine pregnant women registered in the municipal network of Palmas, Tocantins were interviewed. The data was processed in the statistical program Epi Info, version 3.3of 2004. The analysis was through simple descriptive statistics. The results show pregnant women who were 25.04 ± 5.71years old, with a fixed partner, complete high school, average income of 1473.14 ± 936.18 and 7.02 ± 2.03 prenatal consultations, were with 34.8 ± 3.42 weeks of gestation. 110% stated that the topic was not addressed in prenatal care. 75.5%of the pregnant women were classified with having no knowledge. It was concluded that the pregnant women present theneed to be aware of the methods of pain relief, to exercise the process of giving birth in a humanized way.Keywords: Labor Stage, First; Labor Pain; Knowledge.

DETERMINING MIGRAINE WITH AURA TRIGGER FACTORS TOWARD IMPROVING THE PRACTICE: A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY FROM SAUDI ARABIA

2021 ◽  
Vol 17 (37) ◽  
pp. 270-292
Author(s):  
Foziah Jabbar ALSHAMRANI ◽  
Noor Mohammad ALMOHISH ◽  
Mohammed Faisal ALMUAIGEL ◽  
Narjes Ali ALRAMADHAN ◽  
Maryam Mohammad ALJUMAH
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Migraine With Aura ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Computer Work ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Trigger Factors ◽  
Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Group A ◽  
Group B

Background: Primary headache is one of the most common disorders treated in neurology clinics. Globally, it has been estimated that the current prevalence of headache disorder in adults symptomatic, at least once within the last year, is about 50%. According to the Global Burden of Disease Study 2015, migraine was ranked as the third most common cause of disability worldwide. One of the significant migraines is migraine with aura, a frequent headache that occurs after or with sensory disturbances. Aim: This study aimed to identify and compare triggers in previously diagnosed patients with migraine with aura (MwA) to those who have not been identified with migraine with aura before but diagnosed according to a questionnaire survey distributed in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). Methods: Adults aged 18–50 years were randomly selected in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to participate in this non-interventional, multicentre, cross-sectional study. The study data was collected via an online questionnaire using the diagnostic criteria of the International Classification of Headache Disorders 2018 and the Cleveland Clinic Canada headache questionnaire. Results and Discussion: Of the 4.140 potentially eligible individuals, 302 were not previously diagnosed with migraine with aura but were diagnosed with a questionnaire (Group A), while 71 participants were already diagnosed (MwA) (Group B). A significant relationship was found among MwA and stress and anxiety, sleep disturbance, noisy places, exposure to lots of lights, prolonged computer work, hunger, fasting, studying for exams, and menstruation in Group A. Group B experienced all of the previous triggers in addition to weather changes, certain odors, and the consumption of cheese, bananas, and hotdogs. Conclusions: The trigger factors are common in individuals with MwA. Awareness of these triggers is essential for preventing the severe complications of MwA, hence, enhance the quality of life of patients.

Influence of Occupational Factors on the Job Satisfaction Among Licensed Periodontist in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 16-22
Author(s):  
Nouf Al-Shibani ◽  
Nawaf Labban ◽  
Fahad Ali Alshehri ◽  
Reem Al-Kattan ◽  
Hanan Al-Otaibi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Job Satisfaction ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Working Environment ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia ◽  
Extrinsic Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Intrinsic And Extrinsic Factors

Aim: To evaluate the overall job satisfaction among periodontists, highlighting the significance of intrinsic and extrinsic factors and their satisfaction level with patients, facilities, and workplace when working in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Materials and Methods: An interview-type questionnaire-based cross-sectional study was formulated and consisted of total 38 questions in 8 domains. Contact details of registered periodontists were taken and a weblink containing details of the questionnaire using the tool SurveyMonkey was sent to periodontist from the office of Saudi Dental Society. A single investigator was done to minimize bias evaluated with all the responses. Statistical Package for the Social Sciences software version 21 (SPSS Inc., Chicago, IL, USA) was used for tabulation of descriptive analysis. Standard deviation, percentages and means were calculated. Results: Out of the total 75 emails sent to the periodontists, 65 (86%) responses were received. 63 (96.9%) of the respondents were Saudi nationals, whereas the rest 2 (3.1%) were non‑Saudis. 40 (61.5%) respondents were males, whereas 25 (38.5%) were females. Majority of the respondents were dentists 43 (66.2%). 32.3% reported better professional growth as the main reason for choosing periodontal profession. However, a vast majority of the respondents, 56.9% stated that working as a periodontist was their first choice. 49.3% of the respondents affirmed that they were pleased with the working environment as it was conductive and professional. Approximately, 73.9% of the periodontist were of the view that they had good relations with their patients. Conclusion: Job satisfaction among periodontists working in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia was adequate as majority of them displayed a positive attitude toward working environment, their profession, peers, and intrinsic and extrinsic factors related to periodontal profession. Clinical Significance: Job satisfaction plays a vital role in delivering standard quality health care. Dissatisfaction in job may lead to stress, anxiety, and/or depression leading to compromised health care facilities and patient satisfaction.

scholarly journals Knowledge, attitude and current practices of pregnant women towards group B streptococcus screening: cross-sectional study, Al-Madinah, Saudi Arabia

BMJ Open ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. e032487
Author(s):  
Amer Alshengeti ◽  
Amjad Alharbi ◽  
Shahad Alraddadi ◽  
Abdulsalam Alawfi ◽  
Bushra Aljohani
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Group B Streptococcus ◽  
Knowledge Score ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Screening Strategies ◽  
Group B ◽  
Universal Culture

AimsGroup B streptococcus (GBS) is one of the most frequent bacterial pathogens causing invasive infections in neonates. It can be transmitted from colonised mother to neonates around delivery. Screening strategies for GBS during pregnancy include either universal culture-based or risk-based screening. The present study aimed to assess the knowledge, attitude and current practices of pregnant women towards GBS screening in Al-Madinah City, Saudi Arabia.MethodsA hospital-based cross-sectional study was conducted at Madinah Maternity and Children Hospital, Al-Madinah, Saudi Arabia, from May to July 2018. Participants were recruited from postnatal wards. Participants were interviewed using a previously published validated survey that was divided into the following domains: demographic data, knowledge, experience and attitude towards different GBS screening strategies.ResultsA total of 377 out of 450 women (response rate 83.7%) were enrolled. The results showed that the overall mean knowledge score of the pregnant women towards GBS screening was 59.8%. Majority of the women (66.8%) were not aware of the GBS bacterium, while 86.5% of them had never been informed of GBS risk assessment during their pregnancies. The mean knowledge score among women who were aware of GBS (62.8%) was significantly higher than that among women who were not (58.4%) (p=0.015). However, majority of the pregnant women (61.8%) showed preference for universal culture-based GBS screening strategy over risk-based strategy.ConclusionThe study results have concluded that the level of awareness and knowledge about GBS among pregnant women were relatively poor; however, majority of the pregnant women prefer universal culture-based screening.

scholarly journals Dietary Attitude of Adults with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study

Medicina ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 56 (2) ◽  
pp. 91 ◽  
Author(s):  
Waqas Sami ◽  
Khalid M Alabdulwahhab ◽  
Mohd Rashid Ab Hamid ◽  
Tariq A. Alasbali ◽  
Fahd Al Alwadani ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Type 2 Diabetes ◽  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Dietary Behavior ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Patients With Diabetes

Background and Objectives: There is a paucity of literature on the dietary attitude (DA) of patients with type 2 diabetes in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). Although the prevalence of diabetes mellitus (DM) is high in Gulf countries, there remains a lack of understanding of the importance of dietary behavior in diabetes management among patients. Understanding the behavior of patients with diabetes towards the disease requires knowledge of their DA. Therefore, this study aimed to assess and evaluate the DA of type 2 diabetes patients, and it is the first of its kind in the KSA. Material and Methods: An analytical cross-sectional study was conducted among 350 patients with type 2 diabetes. A self-administered DA questionnaire was used to collect the data. Psychometric properties of the questionnaire were assessed by face validity, content validity, exploratory factor analysis, and internal consistency reliability. The data were collected using a systematic random sampling technique. Results: The overall DA of the patients was inappropriate (p = 0.014). Patients had an inappropriate DA towards food selection (p = 0.003), healthy choices (p = 0.005), food restraint (p < 0.001), health impact (p < 0.001), and food categorization (p = 0.033). A poor DA was also observed in relation to the consumption of red meat (p <0.001), rice (p < 0.001), soup and sauces (p = 0.040), dairy products (p = 0.015), and junk food (p < 0.001). Conclusions: It is highly recommended that patients with diabetes receive counseling with an empowerment approach, as this can bring about changes in their dietary behavior, which is deeply rooted in their daily routine. Healthcare providers should also be well-informed about patients’ attitudes and beliefs towards diabetes to design tailored educational and salutary programs for this specific community. Diabetes self-management educational programs should also be provided on a regular basis with a special emphasis on diet and its related components.

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