scholarly journals General public awareness of indications and complications of sleeve gastrectomy in Al'qassim region, Saudi Arabia

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abdullah S. Alayaaf ◽  
Hamad S. Alsaeed ◽  
Abdullah N. AlSamani ◽  
Emad A. Alfadhel ◽  
Maha M. Aldhilan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Sleeve Gastrectomy ◽  
General Population ◽  
General Public ◽  
Statistical Tests ◽  
Public Awareness ◽  
Demographic Data ◽  
Gastric Sleeve ◽  
Obese Person ◽  
Indications And Complications

Background: Obesity is risingly becoming a health care problem. After ineffective tries to lose weight with lifestyle-based conservative methods, the most effective obesity treatment will become bariatric surgery. Objective of this study aimed to assess the awareness of the general public about indications and complications of sleeve gastrectomy in Al'Qassim region, Saudi Arabia.Methods: This was a cross-sectional study conducted among the general population living in Al'Qassim region, Saudi Arabia. A validated Arabic/English questionnaires were distributed among the targeted individual using an online platform. Questionnaires included demographic data, general knowledge about gastric sleeve and the knowledge toward the indication and complication of sleeve gastrectomy. All statistical analyses were performed using SPSS version 26.Results: Nearly all participants were aware of sleeve gastrectomy (99.1%). The prevalence of participants who knew the indications and complications of sleeve gastrectomy were 60.9% and 72.2%, respectively. Furthermore, approximately three quarters (70.3%) were confident that the most common indication of the gastric sleeve was an adult with BMI >40 kg/m2. Statistical tests revealed that the knowledge toward the indication and complication of sleeve gastrectomy were more common among those who have heard about BMI and those who knew the BMI range of obese person (p<0.05).Conclusions: Although, general population awareness toward the indication and complication of sleeve gastrectomy was moderate, however, their knowledge about the BMI seems to be lacking. Having better knowledge about BMI likely influenced their awareness of the indications and complications of gastric sleeve.

scholarly journals Awareness and Attitudes towards Common Eye Diseases among the General Population of Southern region of Saudi Arabia

2021 ◽  
Vol 19 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Waleed A Aldhabaan ◽  
Bander Bin Saleh Alsalmy Asiri ◽  
AbdulRahman Saad M. Alahmari
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Diabetic Retinopathy ◽  
Public Awareness ◽  
Demographic Data ◽  
Eye Diseases ◽  
Southern Region ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Related Disorder ◽  
Age Related ◽  
Visually Impaired Persons

Background: Globally, the number of visually impaired persons still increases; this will increase demand for more eye care services, programmes, and treatment for the visually disabled individuals. Consequently, the first step is to map the size of the problem. Detection of the related factors of visual loss and blindness is vital to build appropriate treatment, rehabilitation, and service programmes. Public awareness regarding these eye related health conditions is the first step for mapping the problem and public concern for early detection and management. Methodology: A descriptive cross-sectional survey was conducted focused on all adults in Aseer region. The study was conducted during the period from May 2020 to September 2020. Data were collected using pre-structured online questionnaire established by the researchers after intensive literature review and expert’s consultation. The questionnaire data included participants’ socio-demographic data, awareness regarding eye diseases was evaluated and its main domains included glaucoma related awareness, cataract awareness, diabetic retinopathy awareness, refractive errors awareness, and eye dryness. Results: A total of 1,014 participants in the southern region of Saudi Arabia completed the survey. Participants’ ages ranged from 18 to 75 years with mean age of 33.8 (12.2%) years old. Exactly 641 (63.2%) participants were males. Exactly 23.1% of participants defined cataract as a change in lens colour and 17.8% reported that it is an age related disorder. Glaucoma was defined as a disease that causes optic nerve damage by 22.2% of the participants while 18.6% defined the disease as a condition causing diminished peri-ocular vision. DR was defined as retinal vascular lesion disorder by 23.6% of the participants and 42.9% classified the disease as one of the DM complications. In total, good awareness regarding cataract was detected among 13.4% of the participants and 10% had good awareness regarding glaucoma. Conclusions & recommendations: In conclusion, the study revealed that overall public awareness regarding common eye diseases was very poor especially among the old aged and females. The main source of information was a family member or friend who had the disease. Key words: Eye diseases, disorders, cataract, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, awareness, population

scholarly journals Patients’ perception of the practice of anaesthesia in a Jordanian teaching hospital: A survey

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Adel M. Bataineh ◽  
Ibraheem Y. Qudaisat ◽  
Khaled El-Radaideh ◽  
Rawand A. Alzoubi ◽  
Mohammad I Abu-Shehab
Keyword(s):  
Elective Surgery ◽  
Statistical Tests ◽  
Public Awareness ◽  
Demographic Data ◽  
Demographic Variables ◽  
Public Image ◽  
Percentage Score ◽  
The Public ◽  
Public Status ◽  
Equal Importance

Abstract Background and Aim: Despite big leaps of progress in its scope, the practice of anesthesia is still suffering from poor public image worldwide, especially in developing countries. Little research investigated the public awareness of anesthesia in the Middle East. This study aimed to examine the perception of the practice of anaesthesia among Jordanian patients.Methods: A total of 505 patients admitted for elective surgery were interviewed using a standard questionnaire. In addition to demographic data, questions covered patients' awareness of anaesthetists qualifications, importance, and roles inside and outside the operating theatre. Awareness was measured using the frequency of correct answers to survey questions plus a patient’s total knowledge percentage score of his/her correct answers. Effects of demographic variables on results were also investigated. Appropriate statistical tests were used to summarize and compare results. Results: Most patients identified anesthesia as a separate practice from surgery (86%). The anaesthetist was identified as a physician by only 37% of patients. Equal importance to both anaesthetists and surgeons was assumed by 71.5% of patents. Only 15% of patients showed good level of total knowledge of anaesthetist roles, while 51% scored poorly. highest awareness was of anaesthetist’s preoperative roles (65.1%). Age was the only demographic factor affecting studied awareness (P=0.009).Conclusion: Although the importance of anesthesia is well perceived among Jordanian patients, there is still a deficient perception of the details of the practice. Active efforts of communication, and patient education by anesthetists are needed for improvement of the public status of the specialty.

General public awareness about contact lens care in Saudi Arabia

2020 ◽  
pp. 1433-1439
Author(s):  
Reem Abahussain ◽  
Alaa Alnamlah ◽  
Tuqa Alotaibi ◽  
Abdullah Alharbi ◽  
Alabbas Moafa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Contact Lens ◽  
General Public ◽  
Public Awareness

General public awareness toward rhinosinusitis, in Saudi Arabia

2020 ◽  
pp. 1673-1678
Author(s):  
Saeed Mohammad ◽  
Nuwayyir Aqeel ◽  
Safiah Hakami ◽  
Hadeel Qadri ◽  
Abdullah Almuebid ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
General Public ◽  
Public Awareness

General public awareness toward gastroesophageal reflux disease in Saudi Arabia

2021 ◽  
pp. 581-587
Author(s):  
Saeed Mohammad ◽  
Asma Mrair ◽  
Ali Alqaraishi ◽  
Meshari Alwadei ◽  
Faisal Alshehri ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease ◽  
Gastroesophageal Reflux ◽  
Reflux Disease ◽  
General Public ◽  
Public Awareness

scholarly journals Awareness of COVID-19 among the General Population of the Northern Border Region of Saudi Arabia

2020 ◽  
pp. 23-34
Author(s):  
Ahmed Subeh Alshrari
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
General Population ◽  
General Public ◽  
Border Region ◽  
Specific Information ◽  
Education Programs ◽  
The Public ◽  
The People ◽  
Northern Border ◽  
Self Administered Questionnaire

The pandemic Coronavirus Disease-19 (COVID-19) is an international apprehension, and there exists no effective treatment for it. Therefore, educating people about the necessary information regarding COVID-19 has become an essential tool to fight against COVID-19. The purpose of this research was to evaluate the awareness of COVID-19 among the general people of the Northern Border Region of Saudi Arabia (NBRSA). A self-administered questionnaire containing basic questions was designed and shared with the people after taking their consent. A total of 249 people participated in this study. The data was collected and analyzed. This study has been revealed that the general public of the NBRSA has a passable knowledge of the specific information about the COVID-19. However, the public is not satisfactorily aware of the complications associated with COVID-19. Accordingly, COVID-19 related education programs should be conducted regularly to increase the awareness of the general public of the NBRSA for COVID-19.

General public awareness toward gallbladder stones in Saudi Arabia

2021 ◽  
pp. 280-286
Author(s):  
Abdullah Alkhathami ◽  
Saeed Mohammad ◽  
Muhannad Althunayan ◽  
Qamar Okal ◽  
Asma Alshutily ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
General Public ◽  
Public Awareness ◽  
Gallbladder Stones

scholarly journals Public awareness of Coronavirus (COVID-2019) in Qassim Region Saudi Arabia

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mabrouk AL-Rasheedi ◽  
Yasir Alhazmi ◽  
ALreshidi Mateq Ali ◽  
Maha ALrajhi ◽  
Nayef Samah Alharbi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
General Public ◽  
Public Awareness ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Educational Interventions ◽  
Disease Spread ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Reliable Source ◽  
Source Of Information

Abstract Background The rapid and extensive spread of the COVID-19 pandemic has become a major cause of concern for both general public and healthcare profession. Aim of this study is to analyze and evaluate the awareness of both the general public and healthcare providers in Qassim region in Saudi Arabia. Method A cross-sectional study was conducted randomly in different shopping malls in the Qassim region from 10th of February to 10th of March, 2020. The structured questionnaire was used to gather information from participants.Result130 participants have answered the designed questionnaire, out of which 67participants were males(58.5% ) and 54 were females(41.5% ).Overall, 129 (99%) out of the 130 participants are aware of COVID-19, and 116 (90%) have recognize it as a respiratory disease and all of them (100 %) have recognized it as a contagious disease. Participants of the age group 20-40 showed higher awareness level than other age groups (P = 0.005). Significant positive correlation between high risk groups recognition, reliable source of information, infection symptoms, disease spread prevention and COVID_19 available treatments. While the reliable source of information awareness was positively correlated with all other questions, except for the long-term complications.ConclusionGeneral public and health care professionals from Qassim Region showed adequate awareness of COVID-19. However, there is a strong need to implement periodic educational interventions and training programs on infection control practices.

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