INDIVIDUALS’ BEHAVIOR TOWARDS INTERNET AND SOCIAL MEDIA MEDICAL INFORMATION IN DAMMAM AND KHOBAR PRIMARY HEALTH CARE CENTERS

2021 ◽  
pp. 12-16
Author(s):  
Dania Alshiha ◽  
Mashael Alghamdi ◽  
Abeer Aldakhil
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Social Media ◽  
Primary Health Care ◽  
Medical Information ◽  
Treatment Plan ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Primary Health ◽  
Primary Health Care Centers ◽  
Health Care Centers ◽  
Internet And Social Media

Nowadays, internet and social media are being used widely. They affect individuals who seek medical information, as a result, inaccurate information lead individuals to misdiagnose themselves and change their treatment plan. The purpose of this study is to determine the behavior of individuals regarding using internet and social media to obtain medical information, sociodemographic factors and reasons for seeking medical information. This study employed a cross-sectional analytical design in primary health care centers in Dammam and Khobar cities. A total of 439 participants were invited to complete a structured, self-administered questionnaire. The results of the study revealed that 87.7% used internet and social media to obtain medical information. The most common reason for searching was symptoms participants had 42.9%. Eighty ve percent were inuenced and 15% were rarely inuenced by the information obtained. More than half of individuals had a positive behavioral change. Majority of individuals had veried the information they obtained, mostly with a physician 83.6%.

scholarly journals Barriers Facing Primary Health Care Physicians When Dealing with Emergency Cases in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

2015 ◽  
Vol 8 (8) ◽  
pp. 192 ◽  
Author(s):  
Majed A. Aloufi ◽  
Marwan A. Bakarman
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Primary Health Care ◽  
Emergency Services ◽  
Fine Tuning ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Primary Health ◽  
Primary Health Care Centers ◽  
Primary Health Care Physicians ◽  
Health Care Centers

<p><strong>OBJECTIVES:</strong> To estimate the prevalence of emergency cases reporting to Primary Health Care centers (PHC), Jeddah, Saudi Arabia and to explore the barriers facing PHC physicians when dealing with such emergency cases.<strong></strong></p><p><strong>METHODS:</strong> A cross-sectional analytic study, where all physicians working in the PHC of the Ministry of Health (MOH) in Jeddah; were invited to participate (n=247). The study period was from July 2013 till December 2013. Data were collected through two sources. 1- A self-administered questionnaire used to determine the physicians’ perceived competence when dealing with emergency cases. 2- A structured observation sheet used to evaluate availability of equipment, drugs, ambulances and other supporting facilities required to deal with emergency cases.</p><p><strong>RESULTS:</strong> The response rate was 83.4%. The physicians’ age ranged between 25 and 60 years with a mean ±SD of 34.4±7.5 years. Majority of them (83.5%) did not attend ATLS courses at all whereas 60.7% never attended ACLS courses. The majority (97.1%) had however attended BLS courses. Physicians in the age group 36-45 years, non-Saudi, those who had SBFM, those who reported experience in working in emergency departments and physicians who reported more working years in PHCCs (&gt;5 years) had a significant higher score of perceived level of competence in performing emergency skill scale than others (P&lt;0.05). The prevalence of emergency cases attending PHC in Jeddah (2013) was 5.2%.</p><p><strong>CONCLUSION:</strong> Emergency services at PHC in Jeddah are functioning reasonably well, but require fine tuning of services and an upgrade in their quality.</p>

scholarly journals Barriers of Exclusive Breastfeeding Among Mothers Attending Primary Health Care Centers in Jazan, Saudi Arabia. Descriptive Cross-sectional Study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gassem Gohal ◽  
Mai Mohamed Elhassan Mustafa ◽  
Ali Ali Ahmed Al-makramani ◽  
Amani Ahmed ◽  
Mohamed Elsharief ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Primary Health Care ◽  
Exclusive Breastfeeding ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Breastfeeding Knowledge ◽  
Primary Health ◽  
Primary Health Care Centers ◽  
Health Care Centers

Abstract Background: Breastfeeding is considered the optimal infant feeding method with numerous benefits for both mother and infant. This study aims to assess breastfeeding Knowledge and determine barriers to exclusive breastfeeding among mothers attending the Primary Health Care Centers in Jazan City. The scope of this research is to suggest a strategy for encouraging mothers in Jazan for the crucial needs for exclusive breastfeeding and overcoming the barriers of breastfeeding.Methods: This is a descriptive cross-sectional study that included all mothers attending the PHC center. Data was collected through a self-administered questionnaire. SPSS was used for data analysis using the student T-test and ANOVA Test.Results: Most study participants understand breastfeeding's health benefits for babies and mothers, but most believe that synthetic milk is the best alternative for working mothers' to feed their babies. 66.7% of mothers practiced exclusive breastfeeding during the first six months of the child's life, and only 28.9% continued exclusive breastfeeding for six months. During the first six months of the child's life, exclusive breastfeeding shows a significant relationship with breastfeeding knowledge and barriers. Sixty percent of mothers have ever had any information about breastfeeding; those who knew the primary source were from their mothers and only 31.4% from hospital staff. Most of the respondents did not agree with the statements given to them as exclusive breastfeeding barriers, which grabs attention to an unexpected response.Conclusions: Most participants have good knowledge concerning breastfeeding benefits for both the mother and infants and disagreed on the mentioned barriers for exclusive breastfeeding that include lack of breastmilk, feel of Fatigue and tiredness, High household burdens, Father does not encourage breastfeeding, use of birth contraception, embarrassment of breastfeeding in public and in front of family members, lack of information and sufficient support and guidance on the importance of B.F., working conditions, bad smell of the nursing mother, transmission of diseases from mother to the child. Health care professionals should actively work hard to encourage mothers, raise their awareness and find the root cause for low exclusive breastfeeding practice rates.

scholarly journals The Burden of Disease and Risk Factors of Iron Deficiency Anemia in Preschool Children Attending the Well-Baby Clinic in the National Guard Primary Health Care Centers in the Western Region of Saudi Arabia

2021 ◽  
pp. 940-947
Author(s):  
Razaz Mohammed Wali ◽  
Abdulaziz Saeed Baghlaf ◽  
Abdulaziz Abdullah Almehmadi ◽  
Mohanad Gharmallah Alzahrani ◽  
Obada Tarik Fathi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Primary Health Care ◽  
Preschool Children ◽  
National Guard ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Deficiency Anemia ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Primary Health ◽  
Primary Health Care Centers ◽  
Health Care Centers

Aims: To estimate the burden and risk factor of Iron Deficiency Anemia (IDA) in preschool children attending well-baby clinics in primary health care centers of the National Guard in Jeddah. Study Design: Cross Sectional study design Place and Duration of Study: This study was carried out in the primary health care centers of the National Guard Hospital in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, which are the specialized polyclinic namely Iskan clinic district and Bahra Clinic. The study was started on 26 September, 2018 to January 2020. Methodology: A cross-sectional study included all preschool children aged 2-5 years attending well-baby clinics. Data were collected by distributing a self-developed and validated questionnaire to parents or guardians in waiting areas outside the well-baby clinics. Results: A total of 286 participants met the inclusion criteria. Anemia was found in 9.8% children. The prevalence of IDA among the participants was only 6.3%, but it was the most common compared to other types of anemia. The only findings that were found statistically significant with anemia were family history (P = 0.001) and use of supplement (P = 0.000). Conclusion: IDA is still the most prevalent type of anemia; however, it was found in only 6.3% participants. The only statistically significant factors associated with anemia were positive family history and supplement intake.

scholarly journals Workload Assessment of Medical Doctors at Primary Health Care Centers in the Duhok Governorate

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Samim Ahmed Al-Dabbagh ◽  
Hushyar Musa Sulaiman ◽  
Nazik Abdulrahman Abdulkarim
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Primary Health Care ◽  
Health Sector ◽  
Health Care Facilities ◽  
Medical Doctors ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Primary Health ◽  
Physician Shortages ◽  
Primary Health Care Centers ◽  
Health Care Centers

Abstract Background: A shortage in human resources, particularly physicians, has become a challenge confronting health authorities in the Duhok governorate, as these resources are the key input for delivering health care. It has become necessary to identify the most appropriate scientifically sound method for having adequate staffing levels. This study aimed to forecast the required number of physicians to cope with the current workload at the main primary health care centers in the Duhok governorate.Methods: A cross-sectional study was adopted to collect data for one full year. Data collection included both primary and secondary data sources. A semi-structured questionnaire was developed to obtain information every month from health centers on activities related to training and leaves. Data analysis was performed using Workload Indicators of Staffing Need software.Results: Sixty-one primary health care centers met the final criteria for analysis. The study revealed physician shortages and inequity in the distribution of staffing. In these centers, 145 physicians lacked an adequate delivery of health services based on the workload imposed on them. The 'workload indicators of staffing need' ratio was 0.33, indicating high work pressure on medical doctors. Some centers offered more health care than others but had fewer doctors based on the current staffing practices. Conclusions: This study pointed out the importance for the public health sector and academic medical institutions to use Workload Indicators of Staffing Needs software in health policy administration to restructure their efforts to address the physician shortages and distribution imbalances at primary health care facilities.

scholarly journals Evaluating the Adherence of Primary Health Care Centers in Gaza Strip to the WHO-PEN Protocol 1: A Cross-Sectional Study

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (5) ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Primary Health Care ◽  
Cardiovascular Risk ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Primary Health ◽  
Primary Health Care Centers ◽  
Health Care Centers

Background: Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is common in the general population, affecting many of adults above 40 years of age. It is a multi-factorial disease. Some risk factors; such as family history, gender, ethnicity and age cannot be changed. Other risk factors are modifiable including high blood pressure, high cholesterol and diabetes. Patients will not necessarily develop cardiovascular disease if they have a risk factor. But the more risk factors they have the greater the likelihood that they will, unless protective measures and actions are taken to modify their risk factors and work to prevent them compromising their heart health. Objectives: The objectives of this study were: to evaluate the adherence of major primary health care centers to the WHO-PEN Protocol 1, Package of essential noncommunicable (PEN) disease interventions for primary health care, recommendations;and to provide more accurate estimate of cardiovascular risk using hypertension, type 2 diabetes mellitus and tobacco use as entry points. Methods: A cross-sectional study involving 200 patients who were already diagnosed with NCDs was conducted atprimary health care centers. Data was collected retrospectively using a self-designed questionnaire based on the WHO- PEN checklist. Patients’ files were selected randomly. Results: Based on the analysis of whole cohort (200 cases). The prevalence of type 2 diabetes was 39% and hypertension was 28.5%, whereas 32.5% had both. There were only 17 smokers among patients representing 8.5% of the sample. Using WHO/ISH, WHO/International Society of Hypertension, Risk prediction charts; half of patients were in the tenyear cardiovascular risk category of less than 10%. On the other hand, 5% had a ten-year cardiovascular risk over 40%.49% of patients had a first-degree family history of heart disease? All patients were counseled on diet, exercise and smoking cessation. Conclusion: These results demonstrate high adherence to the WHO-PEN protocol in these two centers reflecting a high quality of care and follow-up. Furthermore, the medical records were fully filled with adequate information for each item. However, there were some deficiencies in the risk estimation, which should be documented for better counseling for patients with high risk.

scholarly journals Level of Knowledge on Stroke and Associated Factors: A Cross-Sectional Study at Primary Health Care Centers in Morocco

2020 ◽  
Vol 86 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ahmed Kharbach ◽  
Majdouline Obtel ◽  
Abderrahmane Achbani ◽  
Youssef Bouchriti ◽  
Kenza Hassouni ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Primary Health Care ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Primary Health ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Primary Health Care Centers ◽  
Health Care Centers
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