scholarly journals Assessment of Parents’ Knowledge and Attitudes on Emergency Management of Permanent Avulsed Teeth in Western Saudi Arabia

2020 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 396-402
Author(s):  
Raghad Alharbi ◽  
Khalid Aboalshamat ◽  
Khalidah Alrabghi ◽  
Amjaad Alassiri ◽  
Alaa Bashammakh ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Emergency Management ◽  
Previous History ◽  
Dental Trauma ◽  
Permanent Teeth ◽  
Western Region ◽  
Knowledge And Attitudes ◽  
History Of ◽  
The Western Region ◽  
Dental Avulsion

Objective: One of the most common dental injuries is dental avulsion. This study, conducted in the western region of Saudi Arabia, aimed to evaluate parent’s knowledge and attitudes regarding the emergency management of avulsed permanent and deciduous teeth in children. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 393 parents recruited from six dental clinics and hospitals in Makkah and Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The data were collected with a self-administered questionnaire that assesses the level of knowledge for managing deciduous and permanent avulsed teeth. Results: The total score for correct answers about managing permanent avulsed teeth had a mean of 4.77 and a standard deviation of 2.14 (out of 10 questions). With a permanent avulsed tooth, 35.37% were aware of dental reimplanting, 27.7% identified milk as an appropriate medium, and 57.5% would seek professional help immediately after dental trauma. Females and participants with a bachelor’s or higher degree had significantly higher levels of knowledge than males and participants with a high school or lower education. There were 28.5% of respondents who had a previous history of dental trauma for a child. A total of 62.1% knew that there is a difference in managing deciduous versus permanent teeth, but only 40.7% knew the proper management for deciduous avulsed teeth. Previous history of child dental avulsion was not found to be associated with more knowledge on managing avulsed deciduous or permanent teeth. Conclusion: Parents in the western region of Saudi Arabia have inadequate levels of knowledge to manage deciduous and permanent tooth avulsion. More efforts should be applied for conducting promotional health campaigns aimed at improving parents’ knowledge.

A study of general population awareness about refractive surgery in the Western Region of Saudi Arabia

2019 ◽  
pp. 53-58
Author(s):  
Abdulmalik Alghamdi ◽  
Mohammed Alzahrani ◽  
Abdulla Alhamami ◽  
Adel Altalhi ◽  
Ali Alkhathami ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
General Population ◽  
Refractive Surgery ◽  
Western Region ◽  
The Western Region

Knowledge and awareness of genetic diseases among residents of the western region of Saudi Arabia.

2021 ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Abdulmajeed Alrefaei ◽  
Ahmed Ashoor ◽  
Ibrahim Alzahrani ◽  
Ibrahim Tarbiyyah ◽  
Muath Alrehily ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Genetic Diseases ◽  
Western Region ◽  
The Western Region

scholarly journals Diabetic Foot Risk Factors and Effectiveness of Education in Saudi Arabia

2021 ◽  
pp. 48-53
Author(s):  
Mohammad Saqib Siddiqui ◽  
Abdulaziz Fehaid Alotaibi ◽  
Fahad Mohammed Saeed Alharthi ◽  
Abdullatif Meshal Almalawi ◽  
Ahmed Zayed Asiri ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Diabetic Foot ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Diabetes Education ◽  
Previous History ◽  
Diabetic Patients ◽  
History Of ◽  
Artery Disease ◽  
Educational Campaigns

Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a chronic disease with a remarkable global burden on the affected patients and healthcare systems. Among the reported complications, the diabetic foot has been reported to be a common one, which might be disabling, resulting in related amputations. Furthermore, we will provide evidence regarding the effect of education on the awareness and knowledge of diabetic Saudis about diabetic foot risk factors and management practices. Different risk factors were reported for developing diabetic foot among patients with DM. These will be studied in the current literature review, focusing on evidence that was conducted in Saudi Arabia. Age, gender, type of diabetes, education, duration of the disease, peripheral neuropathy, erythrocyte sedimentation rate, peripheral vascular disease, ischemic heart disease, renal artery disease, having a previous history of diabetic foot, and hypertension were all reported to be significant factors that were associated with the risk of developing diabetic foot across the Kingdom. The level of knowledge was variable across the different investigations. However, there is a poor attitude in general about the appropriate care practices of diabetic foot. Although it has been demonstrated that educational campaigns are effective, further efforts are still needed to increase awareness and attitude levels among diabetic patients in Saudi Arabia.

scholarly journals Assessment of Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice Regarding COVID-19 Ocular Manifestations in the Western Region of Saudi Arabia

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 25-33
Author(s):  
Mohammed G. Alsaedi ◽  
Bader S. AlQahtani ◽  
Anhar Khalid Zahrani ◽  
Shaima E. Alshareef ◽  
Khlood A. Alzubaidy ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
General Population ◽  
P Value ◽  
Western Region ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Ocular Manifestations ◽  
Attitude And Practice ◽  
Validated Questionnaire ◽  
The Western Region ◽  
Knowledge Attitude And Practice

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.

scholarly journals Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Residents’ Clinical Training and Psychosocial Well-Being in Saudi Arabia’s Western Region

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Reem Alshareef ◽  
Abdullah Al Zahrani ◽  
Meshari Alzhrani ◽  
Abdulaziz Suwaidi ◽  
Bander Alamry
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Medical Staff ◽  
Medical Training ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Western Region ◽  
Psychological Well Being ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Western Region ◽  
Distress Scale ◽  
Junior Residents

Abstract Background: The novel COVID-19 pandemic has imposed a significant burden on healthcare systems. Similarly, it has also affected the performance and well-being of the medical staff working during the pandemic. However, to what extent COVID-19 is affecting medical staff is still unclear, especially among physicians.Objective: This study aims to evaluate the negative effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on the medical training and psychological well-being of resident doctors practicing in the western region in Saudi Arabia.Patients and Methods: This is a quantitative cross-sectional study that included a survey distributed to residents physicians working in the western region in Saudi Arabia. The survey included questions on demographic data and factors influencing the academic training, attitude, and daily habits of the residents during the pandemic. Psychological impact was assessed using the Kessler Psychological Distress Scale. Data analysis was executed using IBM SPSS version 26. Results: A total of 121 residents responded to this survey. Of all respondents, 71.1% were junior residents, 66.9% had a medical specialty; and 33% were family medicine doctors, followed by 17% from general surgery. In regards to work amid the pandemic, 36.1% were in contact with confirmed COVID-19 patients, and 35.5% had to work overtime during the pandemic. Of the respondents, 44% described their training as extremely affected, and 32% strongly agreed and 53% agreed that their psychological well-being was negatively affected. Further, 39.6% were smoking more than they used to. Female and junior residents’ training was significantly more negatively affected than their peers’ (p=0.039 and 0.011, respectively). There was a non-significant difference detected between the residents regarding the factors negatively affecting their psychological well-being. Conclusion: Residents working during the pandemic in the western area of Saudi Arabia were significantly affected by the pandemic from both professional and psychological perspectives. Further research on how the pandemic is affecting doctors in other areas in Saudi Arabia is needed.

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