Perception of Heath Care Providers About COVID-19 and Its Vaccination in Saudi Arabia: Cross-Sectional Study

Background: Nowadays there are a lot of women using contraceptive oral combined pills for birth control and as we know VTE is one of the complications when it used for a long time, and here in this study our aim is to assess the awareness and knowledge of females who live in Saudi Arabia about COCP and its complications like VTE. A cross-sectional observational study based on a questionnaire conducted among females who live in Saudi Arabia. Data collection was done by using online survey which contains questions about the age, education and contraception. Methods: An observational cross-sectional study carried out during December 2020 in Saudi Arabia. We minimize our target population through inclusion criteria: 1- Female 2- Live in Saudi Arabia 3- Agree to participate. Sample size was 454 participants calculated by using survey system website through sample size calculator with Confidence Level 95% and margin of error 5%. Result: A total of 454 patients completed the survey questionnaire. The results showed that the vast majority of the study participants aged 20 years or more. Moreover, more than 90% of the study participants were Saudi females. The average body weight is around 95 kg and height 164.2 cm. The results also indicated that two-third of the study participants attained university education level compared to 16.1% obtained secondary education. Additionally, 36.6% of the study participants worked as a housewife, 18.1% working in health field. Moreover, 40% of the respondents reside in the western regions, 34% live in eastern regions compared to the lowest percentage in South region 3.3%. Conclusion: In summary, this study revealed that the internet was the main source of knowledge. Health care providers should perform their intended role in improving the female’s awareness regarding family planning. The criteria for preferable contraceptive method are that it has few or no side effects, also it depends on how much effective and convenient it is. Educational programs may be warranted to minimize the fear of side effects and to enhance the general knowledge about contraception.

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Health care providers’ perceptions regarding antimicrobial stewardship programs (AMS) implementation—facilitators and challenges: a cross-sectional study in the Eastern province of Saudi Arabia

Annals of Clinical Microbiology and Antimicrobials ◽

10.1186/s12941-019-0325-x ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 18 (1) ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Mohamed A. Baraka ◽

Hassan Alsultan ◽

Taha Alsalman ◽

Hussain Alaithan ◽

Md. Ashraful Islam ◽

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Keyword(s):

Health Care ◽

Saudi Arabia ◽

Health Care Providers ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Information Resources ◽

Care Providers ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Eastern Province ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Internal Policy

Abstract Background Infections result from invasions of an organism into body tissues leading to diseases and complications that might eventually lead to death. Inappropriate use of antimicrobials has led to development of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) which has been associated with increased mortality, morbidity and health costs. Antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) programs are designed to ensure appropriate selections of an effective antimicrobial drugs and optimizing antibiotic use to minimize antibiotic resistance by implementing certain policies, strategies and guidelines. The aim of this study was to investigate practitioners’ perceptions regarding AMS implementation and to identify challenges and facilitators of these programs execution. Methods Cross-sectional study among health care providers in Eastern province of Saudi Arabia Hospitals. The data was collected using a survey including questions about demographic data and information about clinicians’ (physicians, pharmacists and nurses) previous experience with AMS and prescribing of antibiotics, the level of knowledge and attitudes regarding AMS programs’ implementation. Results More than 50% of clinicians (N = 184) reported lack of awareness of AMS programs and their components, whereas 71.2% do not have previous AMS experience. The majority of clinicians (72.3%) noticed increasing number of AMR infections over the past 5 years and (69.6%) were involved in care of patients with an antibiotic-resistant infection. Around 77.2% of respondents reported that formulary management can be helpful for AMS practice and majority of respondents (79.9%) reported that the availability of pathogens and antimicrobial susceptibility testing can be helpful for AMS. Major barriers to AMS implementation identified were lack of internal policy/guidelines and specialized AMS information resources. Lack of administrative awareness about AMS programs; lack of personnel, time limitation, limited training opportunities, lack of confidence, financial issue or limited funding and lack of specialized AMS information resources were also reported 65.8%, 62.5%, 60.9%, 73.9%, 50%, 54.3 and 74.5%, respectively. Conclusion Our study identified comprehensive education and training needs for health care providers about AMS programs. Furthermore, it appears that internal policy and guidelines need revision to ensure that the health care providers work consistently with AMS. Future research must focus on the benefit of implementing AMS as many hospitals are not implementing AMS as revealed by the clinicians. We recommend policy makers and concerned health authorities to consider the study findings into account to optimize AMS implementation.

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Awareness and practice about the association between periodontal diseases and diabetes mellitus: a cross-sectional study in Western Saudi Arabia among health care providers

Journal of Multidisciplinary Healthcare ◽

10.2147/jmdh.s177143 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol Volume 11 ◽

pp. 511-517 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Maha Bahammam

Keyword(s):

Diabetes Mellitus ◽

Health Care ◽

Saudi Arabia ◽

Health Care Providers ◽

Periodontal Diseases ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Care Providers ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional

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METABOLOENDOCRINE CROSS SECTIONAL STUDY ON THE RELATION BETWEEN MIGRAINE, HYPOTHYROIDISM AND OBESITY IN NORTHERN AND EASTERN REGION, KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA

International Journal of Advanced Research ◽

10.21474/ijar01/12629 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 9 (03) ◽

pp. 650-656

Author(s):

Hana Abdulhadi Abdullah Alabbad ◽

Zahra Sadiq Abdulazim Almumtin ◽

Soha Abdallah Moursi

Keyword(s):

Saudi Arabia ◽

Health Care Providers ◽

Study Finding ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Eastern Region ◽

Care Providers ◽

Sectional Study ◽

School Factors ◽

Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia ◽

Cross Sectional

Objectives: to determine the relation between Migraine, Hypothyroidism and Obesity in adult to be more aware about the factors which lead to Migraine and how to control them also to collect data for further investigation and suggest methods of control or minimize of its recurrence. Methods: surveillance cross sectional study, data were collected from 15th of November 2020 till 28th of February 2021. Study population Male and Females / adults /married or not married/with Obesity or Hypothyroidism or both and suffering from Migraine in Northern and Eastern region, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, using questionnaires, statistical analysis was done by SPSS 22. Results: 188 responses to the questioner. The study finding showed that the range of participant mostly age between (20-30 y) with (63.3% ) and(41-50y) , (31-40 y) as (16.5%) and (14.4%), As for gender and level of Education the study showed that (80.3%) were female and (19.7%) were male while (63.3%) Bachelor degree and (28.7%) high school. Factors that may lead to inducing attacks of migraine ,the results showed that (48.9%) were over weighted ( 106-120kg) followed by (23.9%) (105-96 kg), for sleeping habits(70.7%) sleeping less than 6 hours /day and (85.1%) using electronic devices on daily bases and (81.4%) were drinking (0.5-1L ) water /day . Regarding symptoms accompanied migraine the study found that (51.6 %) of participants suffering from frequent migraine followed by( 23.9%) once per day and (75%) showed that duration of attacks takes 10 hours per day followed by( 13.3%) of the partisans duration takes 12 hours per day which affect the life routine by(58%) and the severity of the headache (60.6%) as mild to(25.6%) moderate level of pain. Other Hormonal/Metabolic factors that may be related to inducing migraine as hypothyroidism which can lead to gaining weight , the results showed that (9.6%) suffering from hypothyroidism and (92.6%) not diseased but on the other hand (64.4%) dont know that there is a relation between hypothyroidism, gaining weight and migraine and they gain weight lately by (96.3%).For treatment used for migraine attacks the results showed that (62.2%) takes painkillers while (26.1%) depend on home remedy for treatments of migraine , and for the new method of treatment by using BOTOX injection (90.4%) didnt know about this way of treatment. Conclusion: migraine can be indicator or a sign of other conditions and sometimes patients did not pay attention to them keep taking painkillers without diagnosing the cause . Spreading the awareness among society about factors can cause migraine and medical conditions that also involved in repeating attacks can help in decreasing and controlling attacks of migraine .Health care providers should help in increasing the awareness of healthy life habits and how to control migraine attacks and new methods of treatments.

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Prevalence and association of female weight status and dietary habits with sociodemographic factors: a cross-sectional study in Saudi Arabia

Public Health Nutrition ◽

10.1017/s1368980014001797 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 18 (5) ◽

pp. 784-796 ◽

Cited By ~ 11

Author(s):

Atika Khalaf ◽

Albert Westergren ◽

Vanja Berggren ◽

Örjan Ekblom ◽

Hazzaa M Al-Hazzaa

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Saudi Arabia ◽

University Students ◽

Dietary Habits ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Care Providers ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Female Population ◽

Nutritional Habits

AbstractObjectiveResearch about the prevalence of underweight and overweight/obesity in the Saudi Arabian female population is limited. The aim of the present study was to examine the dietary habits and the prevalence of underweight and overweight/obesity and associated factors among female university students.DesignA cross-sectional study.SettingA university centre for female students in south-western Saudi Arabia.SubjectsThe study involved 663 randomly selected female university students who self-reported their physical activities, nutritional habits and socio-economic factors. Multiple linear and logistic regression analyses were used to identify factors associated with the students’ BMI, dietary variables, underweight and overweight/obesity.ResultsThe majority of the university females were normal weight (56·9 %), but a high prevalence of underweight (19·2 %) and overweight/obesity (23·8 %) occurred. Social factors significantly associated with BMI were the presence of obese parents and siblings as well as physical activity levels, marital status, number of sisters, father’s level of education and more frequent intake of French fries/potato chips (>3 times/week). Several variables were found to correlate with dietary habits, underweight and overweight/obesity. Of special interest is the association between the number of siblings and the participants’ BMI and dietary intake in both negative and positive ways.ConclusionsThe findings of this research have implications for health promotion and prevention of malnutrition among college-aged females. Health-care providers and policy makers need to involve the whole family when promoting females’ physical activity. The study serves as an evidence-based background for planning and implementation of interventions targeting improvement of highly educated populations’ nutritional habits.

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