General public awareness about symptoms and risk factors of cardiovascular diseases in Riyadh city, Saudi Arabia

2019 ◽  
pp. 44-51
Author(s):  
Ammar Khalifa ◽  
Abdullah Alotaibi ◽  
Ahmad Albahlal ◽  
Faris Alotaibi ◽  
Fuad Alkurdi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Cardiovascular Diseases ◽  
General Public ◽  
Public Awareness ◽  
Riyadh City

Assessment of Cardiovascular Diseases Knowledge and Risk Factors Among Adult Population in the South Region of Saudi Arabia

2021 ◽  
pp. 105477382110606
Author(s):  
Izzeddin A. Bdair
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Cardiovascular Diseases ◽  
Public Awareness ◽  
Adult Population ◽  
Knowledge Score ◽  
The South ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Total Knowledge Score

Cardiovascular diseases are the main cause of mortality and disability worldwide. This study aimed to assess knowledge of cardiovascular disease and risk factors among the adult population in the south region of Saudi Arabia. A web-based cross-sectional survey of 1,049 participants was completed during August 2021. Data were collected by using 25-item heart disease fact questionnaire. The study population included 526 men (50.1%) and 523 women (49.9%) with a mean age of 36 ± 12 years. The average total knowledge score was 65.7 ± 20.80. The items with the highest knowledge were smoking, overweight, aging, high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes, and family history. Findings revealed that knowledge regarding cardiovascular diseases is inadequate with a high prevalence of risk factors among the Saudi Arabian population. Healthcare professionals and organizations have a crucial role in raising public awareness regarding health promotion, regular screening, and lifestyles modifications. Interventional studies are needed to investigate the actual magnitude of CVDs and counteract them.

scholarly journals Public Awareness of Common Eye Diseases and the Role of Pharmacists in Raising This Awareness in Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study

Healthcare ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (6) ◽  
pp. 692
Author(s):  
Farhan Alshammari ◽  
Sameer Shaikh ◽  
Arshad Hussain ◽  
Ahmed Alafnan ◽  
Ibrahim Almuzaini ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
General Public ◽  
Public Awareness ◽  
Eye Diseases ◽  
Sources Of Information ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Eye Disorders ◽  
Eye Problems ◽  
The Common

Knowledge of common eye disorders and their prevention and treatment can play an essential role in reducing the visual impairment burden. A cross-sectional, questionnaire-based study was conducted from 15 November 2020 to 15 January 2021 to estimate the knowledge and awareness about common eye problems and their possible risk factors among the general population of the Hail Region, Saudi Arabia. The study also investigated the participants’ sources of information about eye diseases. Participants from various areas of the Hail Region were randomly selected. There were four parts in the questionnaire based upon the general awareness about the common eye diseases, participants’ knowledge and awareness of risk factors associated with eye disorders, awareness of treatment and prevention of various eye disorders, and the participants’ sources of information about ocular diseases. The questionnaire was distributed to the participants by direct contact with them at eye clinics, hospitals, malls, and markets. The number of participants in the survey was 400 people, 53.8% males and 46.3% females. Cataracts were known to 31% of the participants, 43% knew about glaucoma, 66% knew about dry eyes, and 44% knew about diabetic retinopathy. Overall, 46% of the participants knew about eye problems, and the male participants had better knowledge about eye problems than the female ones. The primary sources of information about the common eye diseases were pharmacists (43.3%), family physicians (40.3%), the Internet (37.3%), the community (37.3%), television and radio (9.3%), and books/ brochures (9.5%). In the Hail Region, the general public carries a moderate awareness of preventable vision-threatening ocular disorders. However, the awareness of cataracts and glaucoma was low. The gaps in awareness can be overcome by public health promotion. In offering information about eye conditions to the general public, pharmacists may play a crucial role.

scholarly journals Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors: Hypertension, Diabetes Mellitus and Obesity among Tabuk Citizens in Saudi Arabia

2018 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 41-49 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jeneth Gutierrez ◽  
Aladeen Alloubani ◽  
Mohammad Mari ◽  
Mohammad Alzaatreh
Keyword(s):  
Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Risk Factors ◽  
Cardiovascular Disease ◽  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Disease Risk ◽  
Public Awareness ◽  
Cardiovascular Disease Risk ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Obesity And Overweight ◽  
Cross Sectional Design

Background:Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) is considered as the main cause of death worldwide. Identifying the links among CVDs risk factors can help decrease CVD-related deaths.Aim:To assess the prevalence of risk factors for CVD and their relationships among the Tabuk City population in Saudi Arabia.Methods:A cross-sectional design was used; 432 participants in the Tabuk region were included in this study.Results:The prevalence of diabetes mellitus (DM) was 5.6%, the prevalence of hypertension (HTN) was 11.1% and obesity and overweight together were 69.9%. Mean Body Mass Index (BMI), HTN, and DM increased with age. There was a correlation between BMI with HTN (r=.200, p<.001), BMI and DM (r=.149, p<.001) and DM and HTN (r=.366, p<.001).Conclusion:Public awareness may help in reducing the prevalence of CVD.

scholarly journals Vitamin D Deficiency and Associated Risk Factors in Women from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nora A. AlFaris ◽  
Nora M. AlKehayez ◽  
Fatema I. AlMushawah ◽  
AbdulRhman N. AlNaeem ◽  
Nadia D. AlAmri ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Vitamin D ◽  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Vitamin D Deficiency ◽  
Public Awareness ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Hypovitaminosis D ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Associated Risk Factors

AbstractVitamin D deficiency is an epidemic public health problem worldwide. It is common in the Middle East and is more severe in women. This cross-sectional study was conducted to assess vitamin D deficiency and associated risk factors in women living in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25(OH)D) was measured in 166 women aged 30–65 years. Socio-demographic, lifestyle and health status characteristics, as well as intake of selected dietary supplements, were collected. Weight and height were measured. Vitamin D deficiency (25(OH)D < 20 ng/mL) was reported in 60.2% of participants. Mean of serum 25(OH)D was 20.7 ng/mL. Older age and taking the supplements of vitamin D, multi-vitamins or calcium were identified as factors that associated with a lower risk of hypovitaminosis D. A national strategy is needed to control a hypovitaminosis D crisis in Saudi Arabia. This could be accomplished by raising public awareness regarding vitamin D, regulating and enhancing vitamin D fortification and supplementation and screening vitamin D status among women at high risk.

scholarly journals Risk factors and knowledge assessment of general public for chronic kidney disease in Taif Region, Saudi Arabia

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 123-143
Author(s):  
Shaheen Sultana ◽  
Rawan Alqurashi ◽  
Thekra Alqarni ◽  
Maram Alnefaie ◽  
Afnan kalakattawi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Risk Factors ◽  
Chronic Kidney Disease ◽  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Kidney Disease ◽  
Risk Ratio ◽  
General Public ◽  
Knowledge Assessment ◽  
Poor Knowledge ◽  
History Of

Introduction: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a worldwide public health problem since the rapid increasing prevalence of relevant risk factors, like diabetes, hypertension, unhealthy diet, low to no physical activity and metabolic syndrome. The current study aimed at assessing the risk factors and the general public awareness of CKD in Taif region, Saudi Arabia. Method: We conducted a cross-sectional study during the period of September 2019 to March 2020. For risk factors assessment data regarding CKD cases were collected from the department of nephrology at AL-Hada Military hospital in Taif. An online-based questionnaire was distributed to the general public for knowledge assessment of CKD. 6th year pharmacy student at Taif University and nephrologists from the hospital were also invited to answer the questionnaire. Results: The data of 456 CKD patients with 600 non-CKD individuals were compared for assessment of the most common risk factors. 99% of participants were CKD stage III-V patients. The majority, n=371(81.57%), of the participants were >50 years old. N=328(71.93%) had type 2 diabetes mellitus (Risk ratio= 2.32, CI= 2.03-2.65; Odd ratio=5.7, CI= 4.36-7.45), n=396(86.84%) had hypertension (Risk ratio =9.65,CI-7.46-12.48; Odd ratio: 66.73, CI=45.19-98.54) and n=264(57.89%) had a history of heart diseases (Risk ratio= 3.62, CI=2.96-4.42; Odd ratio= 7.22, CI= 5.42-9.62). In CKD groups, 28.07% of them had low physical activity. In contrast with the control group, only 4% had low physical activity level in their daily routine (p<0.00001). In the general public (n=1419), 919 (64.7%) had poor knowledge, 273 (19.22%) had fair knowledge, and 227 respondents (16.01%) had good knowledge of CKD. Conclusion: The finding suggests that age >50 years, low educational attainment, family history of CKD, diabetes, hypertension, history of kidney stone, CVD and high BMI were significantly associated with CKD progression. We also found that the majority of the general public had poor knowledge of CKD compared to pharmacy graduates and nephrologists. These findings warrant the need for the development of awareness initiatives and programs designed to increase the level of knowledge of the general public of CKD.

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

Public awareness of risk factors of gastric cancer and attitude toward disease screening in Saudi Arabia

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 42
Author(s):  
Mohammed Aldosari ◽  
Sulaiman Almasoud ◽  
Ohoud Alobaid ◽  
Ahmed Alrukban ◽  
Abdulrahman Alajlan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Gastric Cancer ◽  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Public Awareness ◽  
Disease Screening

scholarly journals Anemia and Dietary Behaviors among Young Adults in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 15
Author(s):  
Fakhr M. Alayoubi ◽  
Mohamed Rashrash ◽  
Yasmin Alsharawy ◽  
Samha Alayoubi ◽  
Wed A. Alayoubi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Young Adults ◽  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Positive Association ◽  
Female Gender ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Original Research ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
King Saud University ◽  
Riyadh City

Objective: The study sought to assess the prevalence and the risk factors associated with anemia among male and female young adults in (Riyadh city, Saudi Arabia). Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted at King Saud University and Alfaisal University in September 2016 among young adults aged 18 to 28 years old. Data were collected using an interview questionnaire. Additionally, the respondents were evaluated clinically and via laboratory testing for anemia. Results: Our study population showed a higher percentage of men as compared to women participants. About half of our study sample had a lightly active lifestyle, and more than one-third of the study participants were overweight (34.7%). The average age of the respondents was 22.08 ± 1.98 years. The only factor significantly associated with anemia was gender, in that female gender showed a positive association with anemia. Conclusion:  The most explicit risk factor for anemia among Saudi individuals of college and young professional ages was the female gender. Dietary lifestyle, heavy menstruation, pregnancy, and intake of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs were additional important risk factors among these individuals, but they were statistically not significant.   Article Type: Original Research

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