Cross-sectional descriptive study on the epidemiology of operated female breast tumor cases in a tertiary hospital of Saudi Arabia

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 71
Author(s):  
RehamYousef Al-Ghamdi ◽  
KhloodMohammed Bosaeed ◽  
KhandakerAbu Talha ◽  
Mohammad Asadullah ◽  
MohamedAbdul Samie Mitkis ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Breast Tumor ◽  
Descriptive Study ◽  
Tertiary Hospital ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Female Breast

scholarly journals Polypharmacy among patients with diabetes: a cross-sectional retrospective study in a tertiary hospital in Saudi Arabia

BMJ Open ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (5) ◽  
pp. e020852 ◽  
Author(s):  
Monira Alwhaibi ◽  
Bander Balkhi ◽  
Tariq M Alhawassi ◽  
Hadeel Alkofide ◽  
Nouf Alduhaim ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Retrospective Study ◽  
Tertiary Hospital ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Patients With Diabetes

Perspectives of clinical students toward organ donation and transplantation: A cross-sectional descriptive study in a Nigerian tertiary hospital

2020 ◽  
Vol 25 (2) ◽  
pp. 112
Author(s):  
VivianUzoamaka Muoneke ◽  
DorathyChinwe Obu ◽  
SamuelNkachukwu Uwaezuoke ◽  
UzomaVivian Asiegbu ◽  
AzubikeA Anya ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Organ Donation ◽  
Descriptive Study ◽  
Tertiary Hospital ◽  
Cross Sectional

scholarly journals Oral antidiabetic medication adherence and glycaemic control among patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus: a cross-sectional retrospective study in a tertiary hospital in Saudi Arabia

BMJ Open ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (7) ◽  
pp. e029280 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bander Balkhi ◽  
Monira Alwhaibi ◽  
Nasser Alqahtani ◽  
Tariq Alhawassi ◽  
Thamir M Alshammari ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Type 2 Diabetes ◽  
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Glycaemic Control ◽  
Tertiary Hospital ◽  
Good Adherence ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Oral Antidiabetic

ObjectivesThe purpose of this study is to measure the adherence rates of oral antidiabetic drugs (OADs) in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and assess the relationship of glycaemic control and adherence to OADs after controlling for other associated factors.DesignCross-sectional retrospective study.SettingLarge tertiary hospital in the central region of Saudi Arabia.Participants5457patients aged 18 years and older diagnosed with T2DM during the period from 1 January 2016 to 31 December 2016.Primary and secondary outcome measuresThe modified medication possession ratio (mMPR) was calculated as a proxy measure for adherence of OADs. The factors associated with OADs non-adherence and medication oversupply were assessed using multinomial logistic regression models. The secondary outcomes were to measure the association between OADs adherence and glycaemic control.ResultsMajority of patients with T2DM were females (n=3400, 62.3%). The average glycated haemoglobin was 8.2±1.67. Among the study population, 48.6% had good adherence (mMPR >0.8) and 8.6% had a medication oversupply (mMPR >1.2). Good adherence was highest among those using repaglinide (71.0%) followed by pioglitazone (65.0%) and sitagliptin (59.0%). In the multivariate analysis, women with T2DM were more likely to have poor adherence (adjusted OR (AOR)=0.76, 95% CI=0.67, 0.86) compared with men. Also, medication oversupply was more likely among patients with hyperpolypharmacy (AOR=1.88, 95% CI=1.36, 2.63), comorbid osteoarthritis (AOR=1.72, 95% CI=1.20, 02.45) and non-Saudi patients (AOR=1.53, 95% CI=1.16, 2.01). However, no association was found between glycaemic control and adherence to OADs.ConclusionThe study findings support the growing concern of non-adherence to OADs among patients with T2DM in Saudi Arabia. Decision makers have to invest in behavioural interventions that will boost medication adherence rates. This is particularly important in patients with polypharmacy and high burden of comorbid conditions.

Saudi women’s complementary alternative medicine practice and attitudes in superficial injuries first aids

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-12
Author(s):  
Samah Fathy Ibrahim ◽  
Sara Almujaiwel ◽  
Shatha Bejad Al-harbi ◽  
Aysha Abdoh Alessa ◽  
Ghaida Abdullah Alkfari ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Alternative Medicine ◽  
Complementary And Alternative Medicine ◽  
Descriptive Study ◽  
Married Women ◽  
Complementary Alternative Medicine ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Saudi Women ◽  
Positive Attitudes ◽  
Complementary And Alternative

Abstract Objective: To detect Saudi women’s complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) practice and attitudes in superficial injuries first aids. Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive study included 500 women from Princess Nourah bint Abdul Rahman University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Pre-designed questionnaire was used to collect their socio-demographic characteristics, complementary and alternative medicine practice and attitude in superficial injuries first aids. Results: Most of the participants were young non-married women coming from middle regions. Burn and superficial cuts represented the commonest superficial injuries. Honey and medical herbs; myrrh were the commonly used CAM. Most participants agreed that CAM is available. Half of participants believed that CAM is safe that could be used without medical consultation. Conclusion: There is increased interest and positive attitudes toward CAM use among Saudi women, yet they are not aware about its interactions and side effects. Keywords: Complementary, Alternative medicine, Honey, Medical herbs, Attitude, Safety, Efficacy, female, Saudi Arabia

scholarly journals Teething Beliefs, Misconceptions, and Practices Among Mothers Attending a Tertiary Hospital in Nigeria: Implications for Child Health and Clinical Practice

2020 ◽  
Vol 40 (3) ◽  
pp. 247-254
Author(s):  
Oladele Simeon Olatunya ◽  
Adewuyi Temidayo Adeniyi ◽  
Adefunke Olarinre Babatola ◽  
Odunayo Tolulope Fatunla ◽  
Oyebanji Anthony Olajuyin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Practice ◽  
Food Intake ◽  
Child Health ◽  
Health Facility ◽  
Tooth Extraction ◽  
Descriptive Study ◽  
Tertiary Hospital ◽  
Southwestern Nigeria ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Over The Counter

Introduction: Teething is a physiologic process that begins during infancy. However, some mothers often attribute certain symptoms to teething. In this study, we assessed the opinions and practices of mothers attending a tertiary health facility in Nigeria on teething. Methods: This was a cross-sectional, descriptive study conducted among caregivers of children presenting to the out-patient department of a tertiary hospital, Southwestern Nigeria. Results: Five hundred and sixteen mothers were studied. The leading symptoms attributed to teething were fever 420 (81.4%), reduced food intake / appetite 320 (62.0%), diarrhoea 314 (60.9%) and vomiting 294 (57.0%). Some believed that teething is associated with convulsion 102 (19.8%), mouth ulcers 69 (13.4%), ear discharge 68 (13.2%), and no symptoms 41 (7.9%). Majority of the mothers 374 (72.5%) believed that teething requires treatment. Two hundred and four (39.5%) mothers had given their children oral analgesics for teething while 194 (37.6%) administered teething mixtures. These medications were more likely to be prescribed at the hospital or purchased over the counter (p < 0.05). Other treatments given included herbal concoction 46 (8.9%), local tooth extraction 22 (4.3%), enema 17 (3.3%), body scarifications 14 (2.7%), gum fomentation 14 (2.7%) and gum incision 12 (2.3%). Responders who attributed convulsion to teething were more likely to have incised their children’s gums (p < 0.05). Conclusions: This study revealed that sundry symptoms were attributed to teething and harmful home interventions were done for teething. There is a need to educate the society on teething and discourage harmful practices for teething by caregivers.

scholarly journals The Causative Organism of Urinary Tract Infections UTI: a Cross-sectional Study from a Tertiary Hospital In Saudi Arabia

2022 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 70-75
Author(s):  
Mohammed Alwaladali ◽  
Maya Talal Soufan ◽  
Bandar Almutairi
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Urinary Tract ◽  
Urinary Tract Infections ◽  
Tertiary Hospital ◽  
Causative Organism ◽  
Common Disease ◽  
Diabetic Patients ◽  
Immunocompromised Patients ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Tract Infections

BACKGROUND: Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are a common disease with a high burden on the healthcare industry. A systematic exploration is necessary of the organisms that cause UTIs, to improve empirical management of patients with acute illness before culture results are obtained. The prevalence of these organisms, both in immunocompetent and immunocompromised patients in Saudi Arabia, needs further clarification. METHODS: This is a cross-sectional analysis reviewing the charts of patients visiting the emergency department of, and those admitted to, a tertiary hospital in Saudi Arabia during the month of July-August 2021. RESULT: The total number of participants was 199, with a mean age of 55.8 years (SD=20.02), ranging from 14 to 97 years. 61.8% of patients were immunocompromised, and one-third were from the oncology wards. 40.7% (n=81) were diabetics and 8.54% (n=17) had CKD/ESRD. Females were 25% more likely than males to acquire Candida infections, while Pseudomonas aeruginosa was 26.7% more prevalent in males. Nevertheless, mixed gram-negative bacteria caused the most UTIs, in 40.20% (n=80) of cases, followed by Candida, 16.1% (n=32), and then mixed gram-positive bacteria, in 14.57% (n=29). This was also observed among immunocompromised patients and the subsegment of oncology patients on active chemotherapy, although with variable percentages. CONCLUSION: This study demonstrates that patients’ immune status is the main determinant of the causative organism of UTIs. The treatment threshold for Candida in diabetic patients and those with CKD/ESRD should be lower, especially when they require admission.

scholarly journals Diabetes Mellitus among Male Students of Jeddah University in Saudi Arabia

2016 ◽  
Vol 2 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ahmed H. Alhasan, Mohammed T. Al-Nazzawi , Mohammed A. Aljun
Keyword(s):  
Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Blood Glucose ◽  
Random Sampling ◽  
Sampling Methods ◽  
Descriptive Study ◽  
Male Students ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Random Blood Glucose ◽  
High Level

Aim: To screen for diabetes among students of Jeddah University in the KSA.  Methodology: A cross sectional descriptive study involved n= 42 students of Jeddah University in the KSA who are 18 to 21 years of age. Random sampling methods used, data were collected by measuring random blood glucose level (RBG) of all participants by using glucometer (Bioniam GM300), for four months from 2 April 2014 to 12 of August 2014. Results: 4.76% students had a high level of blood sugar, which classified as prediabetes, the most of students showed an ideal level of random blood glucose to be 95.25% in which RBS level below 140 mg/dL. Conclusion: Male students of Jeddah are free from diabetes mellitus.  

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