scholarly journals Prevalence of physical inactivity in Saudi Arabia: a brief review

2004 ◽  
Vol 10 (4-5) ◽  
pp. 663-670
Author(s):  
H. M. Al Hazzaa
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Physical Inactivity ◽  
Disease Risk ◽  
Activity Patterns ◽  
National Policy ◽  
Saudi Arabian ◽  
Lifestyle Changes ◽  
High Prevalence ◽  
Arabian Population ◽  
Heart Disease Risk

Major lifestyle changes in recent years in Saudi Arabia may be leading to physical inactivity and a low level of physical fitness. This paper reviews the current literature about physical inactivity in the Saudi Arabian population and discusses its implications for health. Available data from a small number of studies suggests a high prevalence [43.3%-99.5%] of physical inactivity among Saudi children and adults alike. Furthermore, the proportion of Saudi children and adults who are at risk due to inactivity is much higher than for any other coronary heart disease risk factor. It is recommended that a national policy encouraging activity in daily life be established and more studies are carried out to address physical activity patterns with representative samples of the Saudi Arabian population

HIV: cardiovascular disorders

2019 ◽  
pp. 589-594
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Cardiovascular Disease ◽  
Heart Disease ◽  
Disease Risk ◽  
Heart Diseases ◽  
Hiv Treatment ◽  
Lifestyle Changes ◽  
Risk Profiling ◽  
Drug Treatments ◽  
Heart Disease Risk

This chapter discusses key cardiovascular conditions that effect people who live with HIV. HIV can lead to direct effect on the heart and the drug treatments may modify risk factors for heart disease. The chapter reviews the epidemiology of heart diseases in people who live with HIV . Specific disease processes are discussed, including cardiomyopathy, pericardial effusion, myocarditis, and endocarditis. Effect of HIV treatment on cardiovascular risk is discussed. Cardiovascular disease in people who live with HIV is reviewed with a focus on lifestyle changes, and effect of drugs on the heart and risk factors for heart disease. Risk profiling of cardiovascular disease is outlined with some discussion of treatment.

scholarly journals Knowledge and practice regarding prevention of COVID-19 among the Saudi Arabian population

Work ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 66 (4) ◽  
pp. 767-775
Author(s):  
Ammar Ahmed Siddiqui ◽  
Freah Alshammary ◽  
Junaid Amin ◽  
Hassaan Anwer Rathore ◽  
Ibne Hassan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Saudi Arabian ◽  
The Body ◽  
World Health ◽  
Snowball Sampling ◽  
Validated Questionnaire ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Knowledge And Practice ◽  
The Government ◽  
Arabian Population

BACKGROUND: Prevention is the best way to manage a pandemic like COVID-19. The World Health Organization has issued public advice to create awareness by providing people knowledge to prevent/protect them from COVID-19. Hence, the present study was planned to assess knowledge of prevention and its practical use amongst samples from the Saudi Arabian population. It can be used to bring awareness among the masses not only in expanding their knowledge about COVID-19 but also on how to enforce a practicing behavior in relation to the prevention of COVID-19. The study is among the pioneer studies on the issue related to knowledge and practice of the prevention of COVID-19 among Saudis and foreign nationals residing in Saudi Arabia. OBJECTIVE: The prime objective of this study is to examine the existence of knowledge among the Saudi and non-Saudi nationals about COVID-19 and its impact on their behavior to practice the protocols to prevent the disastrous infection of COVID-19. This study has also examined how the residents in Saudi Arabia react to the methods and protection measures adopted by the government for their dominions to eradicate the spread of COVID-19. METHODS: The study used a survey-based methodology and data was collected from Saudi nationals as well as expatriates living and working in five different regions of Saudi Arabia. Non-probability snowball sampling was used to reach and select the population of the current study. A self-designed, structured, and validated questionnaire was electronically distributed among the respondents. SPSS version 21 was used to analyze the data of the current study. RESULTS: Out of the 443 respondents, 356 respondents (84%) knew they had to wash their hands for 20 seconds and did this as well, 303 respondents (75%) knew that sneezing or coughing into the arm/elbow can prevent the spread of COVID-19 and were doing this as well, 357 respondents (82%) knew that COVID-19 can be transferred by shaking hands and avoided this, 333 respondents (79%) knew that they had to maintain a safe distance of at least one meter and kept this distance, 315 respondents (76%) knew that touching one’s face can transfer the virus and avoid this, and 414 respondents (95%) knew that staying at home can decrease the chances of getting infected. The relationship between different regions and most of the knowledge-based and practice-based questions was significant (p < 0.05). CONCLUSION: Results reveal that there is a significant relationship between knowledge and practice, but the strength of association is weak. It was found that knowledge and practice of COVID-19 was followed differently in the five regions of Saudi Arabia and the level of education of the respondents influenced their choice of practice to protect themselves from the effects of COVID-19. The study has contributed in the body of literature by examining the inter-relationship between knowledge and practice and their use in prevention of COVID-19 among the Saudi population.

Erectile Dysfunction Is Associated with a High Prevalence of Hyperlipidemia and Coronary Heart Disease Risk

2003 ◽  
Vol 44 (3) ◽  
pp. 355-359 ◽  
Author(s):  
Th Roumeguère ◽  
E Wespes ◽  
Y Carpentier ◽  
P Hoffmann ◽  
C.C Schulman
Keyword(s):  
Coronary Heart Disease ◽  
Heart Disease ◽  
Erectile Dysfunction ◽  
Coronary Heart Disease Risk ◽  
Disease Risk ◽  
High Prevalence ◽  
Heart Disease Risk

scholarly journals Prevalence of Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors among People in Hail City, Saudi Arabia

2021 ◽  
pp. 22-32
Author(s):  
Mona Madbouly Mohammad Shahin ◽  
Madiha Rabie Mahmoud ◽  
Hanan Odah Salem Al-Shmaily ◽  
Salma Rshed Mohammed Altamimy ◽  
Lama Abdulaziz Saud Alanzi
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Family History ◽  
Physical Inactivity ◽  
Fruits And Vegetables ◽  
Disease Risk ◽  
Cardiovascular Disease Risk ◽  
Cvd Risk ◽  
Fast Foods ◽  
History Of

Background: Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the number one cause of death globally, and representing 31% of all global deaths according to WHO. So, this study may be useful to detect the risk factors of CVDs and how to prevent them to help in reducing the rate of deaths due to these diseases. Aim: To estimate the prevalence of CVD risk factors in Hail region, Saudi Arabia (KSA). Methods: The study was carried out through an observational cross-sectional study on 300 participants from Hail region including both genders (females 231 [77%] & males 69 [23%]) with age group range from 18 years-old and above. The study was conducted using an electronic questionnaire, and the data was analyzed using Software Statistical Package for the Social Science (SPSS) version 23. Results: The highest risk factor for CVDs was obesity, the total number of overweight, obese and extremely obese was 171 (57%) which was more pronounced with peoples at the age of 31-45 years old. Other risk factors that were found in our participants were hypertension (8.3%), diabetes mellitus(DM, 7.3%),family history of diseases (80.4%), consuming insufficient amounts of fruits and vegetables (62.7%), always drinking coffee (60.9%), physical inactivity (34.7%), consuming fast foods more than one time per week (32.4%) and smoking 10.3%.We can conclude that many risk factors for CVDs were prevalent among Hail population either non modifiable (family history of diseases) or modifiable (obesity, physical inactivity, fast foods, insufficient amounts of fruits and vegetables) showed a considerable percentage which needs awareness programs for Hail population.

m-Government Adoption in Saudi Arabia

2015 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 51-68
Author(s):  
Anan Alssbaiheen ◽  
Steve Love
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Technological Development ◽  
Saudi Arabian ◽  
Mobile Technologies ◽  
Government Services ◽  
Effective Implementation ◽  
Challenges And Opportunities ◽  
Level Of Understanding ◽  
High Level ◽  
Arabian Population

This study analyzed the challenges and opportunities associated with the implementation of mobile government services in Saudi Arabia. By collecting data through surveys from citizens and employees in Saudi Arabia, this study shows that the high level of mobile penetration in the country offers an opportunity for Saudi Arabian government to offer mobile government services in the country. The results suggest that although a large percentage of population does not have access to mobile technologies, there is still a strong desire among users for the provision of mobile government services. The effective implementation of mobile government services would enhance the technological development in Saudi Arabia. However, there exist certain challenges. Sufficient level of understanding among the Saudi Arabian population about the benefits of mobile government services is lacking. There is lack of the customization of mobile government services and lack of access to mobile technologies would be a challenge.

Abstract P210: People With Both Heart Disease and Arthritis are Twice as Likely to Have Multiple Heart Disease Risk Factors Than People With Heart Disease Alone

2011 ◽  
Vol 4 (suppl_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Louise Murphy ◽  
Julie Bolen ◽  
Kurt Greenlund ◽  
Nora Keenan
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Risk Factor ◽  
Heart Disease ◽  
Physical Inactivity ◽  
Disease Risk ◽  
Behavioral Risk ◽  
Biological Risk ◽  
Biological Risk Factor ◽  
Heart Disease Risk Factors ◽  
Heart Disease Risk

Purpose: Arthritis and heart disease (HD) are common co-occurring conditions which may have implications for preventive efforts. Among people with heart disease (HD), we examined the association between HD risk factors and the presence of arthritis. Methods: The study sample comprised adults aged ≥18 years with HD (n=5,493) in the 2007 and 2008 National Health Interview Survey, a nationally representative survey of civilian, non-institionalized persons in the United States. We estimated the association between cardiovascular/heart disease risk factors among people with HD by arthritis status using multivariable adjusted odds ratios (OR) and 95% confidence intervals (CI); odds ratios were adjusted for age, sex, education and race/ethnicity. HD risk factors were analyzed individually and categorized: 1) biological risk factors (hypertension, high cholesterol and diabetes), 2) behavioral risk factors (current smoking, obesity, physical inactivity) and 3) multiple risk factors (≥2 of biological and behavioral combined). Results: People with HD and arthritis were more than twice as likely to have ≥ 1 biological risk factor (OR=2.5; 95% CI=2.1-2.8) than those with HD alone. Hypertension was the most common biological risk factor for both groups and respondents with both conditions were two times as likely to report hypertension (OR=2.2; 95% CI=2.0-2.6) than HD alone. The OR for the association between arthritis status and the presence of ≥1 behavioral risk factor was OR=1.3 (95%CI = 1.1- 1.5). The most common behavioral risk factor was physical inactivity, which was 40% higher among people with both HD and arthritis compared with those with HD alone (OR=1.4; 95% CI=1.2-1.6). Last, people with HD and arthritis were twice as likely to report ≥2 risk factors than those with HD only (OR=2.1; 95% CI=1.8 - 2.4). Conclusion: Multiple HD risk factors, especially biological, are common among people with HD and arthritis. Biological risk factors such as hypertension are modifiable and can be prevented and managed through interventions such as physical activity. We found that people with both HD and arthritis were more likely to be physically inactive suggesting that the pain and physical limitations associated with arthritis may be a barrier to physical activity.

scholarly journals Perceptions and Preventive Practices Regarding COVID-19 Pandemic Outbreak and Oral Health Care Perceptions during the Lockdown: A Cross-Sectional Survey from Saudi Arabia

Healthcare ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (8) ◽  
pp. 959
Author(s):  
Abdullah Alassaf ◽  
Basim Almulhim ◽  
Sara Ayid Alghamdi ◽  
Sreekanth Kumar Mallineni
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Saudi Arabian ◽  
Oral Health Care ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Preventive Practice ◽  
Preventive Practices ◽  
Arabian Population ◽  
Source Of Information

Aims: The study aimed to evaluate perceptions and preventive practices regarding the COVID-19 pandemic and oral health care perceptions during the lockdown in the Saudi Arabian population. Materials and Method: This cross-sectional study was performed by collecting the data from individuals belonging to various parts of the Saudi Arabian Population through an online self-reported questionnaire. The questionnaire had two main parts: first comprised of demographic data include the region of residence, gender, nationality, age, the number of family members, monthly income of the family, and the second was further divided into three sections of perception (P), practice (PRA) and oral health care practice (D) questions. All these (P, PRA, and D) were analyzed by comparing all of the demographic characteristics. Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS IBM (version 21.0), and statistical significance was set at a 5% level. Results: Overall, 2013 participants (54% males and 46% females) contributed to the Saudi Arabia study. Only 5% of non-Saudis live in Saudi Arabia were participated in the study, while the majority of participants were of 21–40 years age group (45%), 59% of having more than five family members, and 60% of them had ≤10 K Suadi riyal monthly income respectively. The majority of the participants were from Riyadh (33.7%) and Asir (25.1%) in the study. Overall, 89.5% of the participants were aware of the COVID-19 global pandemic. The majority of the participants (55%) from Saudi Arabia utilized the Ministry of Health website, a source of information regarding COVID-19. However, 56.5% of the participants had COVID-19 related perception, and 74.3% followed an appropriate preventive practice. Approximately 60% had good oral health practice. The study participants showed mixed opinions on perceptions regarding COVID-19, preventive practice, and oral health practices. Conclusion: The present study suggested that the Saudi Arabian population has good attention to COVID-19, but preventive practice and oral health perception need better awareness to control this novel virus spread. The Ministry of Health website utilized as a significant source of information among the Saudi Arabian population regarding COVID-19.

Interaction of apolipoprotein E genotype with smoking and physical inactivity on coronary heart disease risk in men and women

2012 ◽  
Vol 220 (2) ◽  
pp. 486-492 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jaana Gustavsson ◽  
Kirsten Mehlig ◽  
Karin Leander ◽  
Elisabeth Strandhagen ◽  
Lena Björck ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Coronary Heart Disease ◽  
Heart Disease ◽  
Apolipoprotein E ◽  
Coronary Heart Disease Risk ◽  
Physical Inactivity ◽  
Disease Risk ◽  
Men And Women ◽  
Heart Disease Risk ◽  
Apolipoprotein E Genotype
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