Assessment of diabetic patients' adherence to insulin injections on basal-bolus regimen in diabetic care center in Saudi Arabia 2018: Cross sectional survey

Objectives: The use of herbal medicines as non-conventional treatment is popular, especially in developing countries where people suffering from chronic diseases as diabetes mellitus are more likely to use herbal medicines along with conventional medicines. However, their simultaneous use may concur serious drug interactions and may therefore result in a serious outcome. The present study was designed to identify the most commonly used herbal medicines and conventional anti-diabetic medications among Saudi population. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was developed and piloted.Data were retrieved and manually entered in Excel 2016. Frequencies and percentages were utilized to perform descriptive analysis. The study was approved by the Scientific and Research Committee of the main hospital taking part in the study. Results: A total of 347 responses were recorded (69.4% response rate). 54% of participants were male, 53% were between the age of 41 and 64 years, and 35.5% had no formal education. Black tea, Peppermint, ginger, green tea, olive oil, and black seed were among the frequently mentioned herbal medicines. Black tea was used by the majority of patients (80%) while peppermint and ginger were used by more than half of patients, i.e., (56.5%) and (52.7%) respectively. Least common herb used by patients was Artemisia species (2.8%). A majority of patients (53.4%) used traditional medicine at least once daily, and 83% used traditional medicine without their physician's prescription. Conclusion: Concomitant use of herbal and conventional anti-diabetic medication was a common practice among patients in Saudi Arabia, therefore, pharmacists-led educational programs should target both prescribers and general public about the possible interactions/risks of herbal medicines.

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Adherence to diabetes medication among diabetic patients in the Bisha governorate of Saudi Arabia – a cross-sectional survey

Patient Preference and Adherence ◽

10.2147/ppa.s176355 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol Volume 13 ◽

pp. 63-71 ◽

Cited By ~ 5

Author(s):

Abdullah M Alqarni ◽

Tahani Alrahbeni ◽

Ayidh Al Qarni ◽

Hassan M Al Qarni

Keyword(s):

Saudi Arabia ◽

Diabetic Patients ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Diabetes Medication

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Physicians’ perception about use of vitamin B12 in treatment or prevention of diabetic neuropathy: A cross-sectional survey in Saudi Arabia.

Current Diabetes Reviews ◽

10.2174/1573399817666210211095610 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 17 ◽

Author(s):

Khaled K. Aldossari ◽

Sameer Al-Ghamdi ◽

Jamaan Alzahrani ◽

Maram S. Al Turki ◽

Mai Almuhareb ◽

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Keyword(s):

Saudi Arabia ◽

Diabetic Neuropathy ◽

Vitamin B12 ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Diabetic Patients ◽

Vitamin B ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Type 2 Diabetic Patients ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Vitamin B12 Supplementation

Background: : Diabetic neuropathy is a condition that is prevalent among type 2 diabetic patients. Some physicians prescribe vitamin B12 or vitamin B complex supplements to improve symptoms, but studies have shown that there is little to no evidence of vitamin B12 being an effective treatment for diabetic neuropathy. Thus, this study aims to investigate local physicians’ knowledge and tendency to prescribe vitamin B12 or vitamin B complex for the treatment or prevention of diabetic peripheral neuropathy. Methods: It was a cross-sectional study, conducted between May and November of 2019, in several primary healthcare centers in different cities of Saudi Arabia. A total of 412 physicians with a minimum of three years of experience answered a three-part questionnaire on their demographic information, their prescribing behavior, and their knowledge of the relationship between vitamin B12 or vitamin B complex and diabetic neuropathy. Results: The study found that only 42% of the physicians believed that vitamin B12 supplementation did not prevent diabetic neuropathy, while only 52.7% found it to be an ineffective treatment for this condition. Moreover, 58.7% stated that they had indeed prescribed vitamin B12 or multivitamins as a form of treatment or prevention of diabetic neuropathy. 47.8% of the patients requested a vitamin B12 prescription 1-6 times from their physicians, while 31.6% of them requested it ≥ 7 times, with 42.5% of physicians agreeing that their prescriptions of vitamin B12 had been a result of patient demand more than clinical justification. Likewise, 43% of respondents were aware that vitamin B12 levels should be tested annually. Furthermore, a higher proportion of consultants chose not to prescribe vitamin B12 to prevent or treat diabetic neuropathy than any other rank. Conclusion: The findings of this study indicate a tendency of unnecessarily prescribing vitamin B12 supplementation for the prevention or treatment of diabetic neuropathy as well as a lack of knowledge on the matter among doctors in primary care hospitals in Saudi Arabia. The study has also shown that it is patients who often request this prescription, adding pressure on their physicians to comply. Future studies should investigate hospitals in a greater number of Saudi cities and include less experienced residents and medical students.

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Nutritional Status of Diabetic Patients Attending to a District Level Diabetic Center

TAJ Journal of Teachers Association ◽

10.3329/taj.v17i2.3451 ◽

1970 ◽

Vol 17 (2) ◽

pp. 89-92

Author(s):

FAM Anjuman-Ara Begum ◽

Abdul Kalam Azad ◽

M Abdul Alim ◽

ARM Saifuddin Ekram

Keyword(s):

Nutritional Status ◽

Family Income ◽

Care Center ◽

Income Group ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Calorie Intake ◽

Diabetic Patients ◽

Care Seeking ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Diabetic Care

A total of 117 diabetic patients aged 20-65 years suffering from diabetes for at least one year were enrolled in this cross-sectional study. The study was conducted in Nawabganj Diabetic Center, a branch of Bangladesh Diabetic Association during the period from March 2001 to June 2001. The aim of the study is to assess the nutritional status of diabetic patients, which may contribute useful information for more comprehensive and intensive approach to diabetic patients care. Majority (64%) of the respondents were normal (BMI 18.5-24.99) in nutritional status followed by overweight (31%, BMI > 25) and underweight (4.3%, BMI < 18.5). Middle age group appeared to suffer more from diabetes with no sex difference irrespective of age (males: 50.4%, females: 49.6%). Diabetic care seeking behaviour by rural people and females (housewives) appeared encouraging emphasizing the need of decentralization of diabetic care center to periphery. More retired persons (50%) and housewives (32%) showed obesity (40%) and no underweight with high family income might be explained as an association of more calorie intake and less physical activities. Among the diabetic patients, retired persons and housewives appeared particularly vulnerable to become obese and on the other hand younger patients, poor education, lower income group and patients consuming low calorie were prone to develop under nutrition. So health education should be aimed to enhance awareness of particularly rural and illiterate people for regular visit to nearby diabetic center and to strictly adhere to dieticians' advice. doi: 10.3329/taj.v17i2.3451 TAJ 2004; 17(2): 89-92

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Diabetes telemedicine clinic implementation during the COVID-19 virus outbreak in Saudi Arabia

Journal of Diabetes Metabolic Disorders & Control ◽

10.15406/jdmdc.2021.08.00221 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 8 (1) ◽

pp. 47-52

Author(s):

Eman Sheshah ◽

Khalid Kelis ◽

Najim Abdulwahid ◽

Nahla Alswaied ◽

Reem Aman ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Saudi Arabia ◽

Care Center ◽

Management Plan ◽

World Health ◽

Diabetic Patients ◽

Type 2 Diabetic Patients ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Medicine Clinic ◽

Study Results

Background: Saudi Arabia implemented a nationwide lockdown to slow the spread of the COVID-19 after a global pandemic has been declared by the World Health Organization. Diabetes patients are one of the most vulnerable chronic illness groups to the complications of COVID-19 virus, thus the necessary to implement a tele-medicine clinic during the lockdown. Methods: A cross-sectional observational study, the study was done during the period from October to December 2020. We used convenience sampling to select participants who attended the clinics of the Diabetes Care Center at King Salman Hospital, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. A total of 375 patients participated in the study. Results: The study included 375 participants around 60% were female participants. The age of almost one-third of them (33.9%) ranged between 51 and 60 years. Most of the participants were type 2 diabetic patients (85.3%), and lived in Riyadh city (97.6%). Vast majority of participants (99.5%) were follow-up patients and reported telemedicine visit by physicians (98.9%). Patients’ satisfaction questions showed that majority of the participants either strongly agreed or agreed with the statements that they were satisfied with the quality of the audio during the virtual visit (92%), use of telemedicine was essential in maintaining health during the COVID-19 outbreak (90.1%), the quality of the medical care provided during the virtual visit (88.3%), the clarity of the management plan discussed with the heath care practitioner during the virtual visit (87.7%), the tele-medicine visit was as good as a regular in person visit (81.5%). Also, majority of the participants recommend making diabetes tele-medicine clinic as an available option for patients with diabetes after the COVID-19 outbreak is over (81.5%). Conclusion: The COVID-19 pandemic has urged the transition from in person clinical visits to tele-medicine clinics and showed that it is feasible and effective to have the option of tele-medicine for diabetes clinics in Saudi Arabia. The majority of diabetic patients reported high levels of satisfaction with the tele-medicine clinic.

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Adherence to diabetes medication among diabetic patients in the Bisha governorate of Saudi Arabia – a cross-sectional survey [Corrigendum]

Patient Preference and Adherence ◽

10.2147/ppa.s201661 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol Volume 13 ◽

pp. 249-250

Author(s):

Abdullah M Alqarni ◽

Tahani Alrahbeni ◽

Ayidh Al Qarni ◽

Hassan M Al Qarni

Keyword(s):

Saudi Arabia ◽

Diabetic Patients ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Diabetes Medication

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Knowledge regarding Zika Virus Infection among Healthcare Providers in an Academic Tertiary Care Center in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Survey Study

Canadian Journal of Infectious Diseases and Medical Microbiology ◽

10.1155/2020/8145219 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 2020 ◽

pp. 1-6

Author(s):

Mohammed Alessa ◽

Mohammed Alzahrani ◽

Abdulmajeed Alshehri ◽

Amjad Aljrboa ◽

Rami Bustami ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Saudi Arabia ◽

Zika Virus ◽

Care Center ◽

Tertiary Care ◽

Healthcare Providers ◽

Survey Study ◽

Tertiary Care Center ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Zikv Infection ◽

Cross Sectional

Background. Zika virus (ZIKV) has become a major concern across the world. It is highly necessary for healthcare providers (HCPs) to have sufficient knowledge about such a disease. The purpose of this study is to assess the knowledge regarding ZIKV among HCPs in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Materials and Methods. A cross-sectional survey study was conducted at a tertiary care center in Riyadh, KSA, during a two-month period from September 19, 2016 to November 19, 2016. Descriptive statistics were performed on data collected. For continuous variables, data were expressed as means ± standard deviations (SDs), medians, and ranges. Proportions were used to describe categorical variables. Knowledge scores were evaluated and compared by demographic characteristics including age, designation, years of practice, and gender, using the t-test/Mann–Whitney U test or the Kruskal–Wallis test, as appropriate. Results. A total of 336 HCPs from different specialties (physicians, dentists, nurses, pharmacists, and nutritionists) completed the questionnaire. Significant differences in knowledge about ZIKV were observed by participant’s age. Significantly higher knowledge levels were observed among older participants (45 years or more; p=0.011). A substantial difference in the knowledge level was observed by department, with pairwise comparisons showing significant differences in knowledge scores between all departments except for Pharmacy vs. Nutrition and Nursing vs. Internal Medicine. Knowledge scores were not significantly different by years of practice. Conclusion. Our study showed inadequate knowledge of HCPs from different specialties about ZIKV infection which needs to be improved in terms of infection prevention and control. Awareness about ZIKV infection should be ensured and maintained among HCPs to face any possible emergence in the region.

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