The Awareness of Keratoconus among General Population in Saudi Arabia

Introduction: Ocular manifestations, such as conjunctivitis, redness, and tearing, were reported in patients with Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). Objective: To investigate the level of knowledge, attitude, and practice about the ocular manifestations of COVID-19 and protective eye measures among the general population in the western region of Saudi Arabia. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted over two months with 800 participants from the general population and a 39-item online structured validated questionnaire using Google Forms. The collected data were analyzed using the SPSS program version 20 and a P-value <0.05 was considered statistically significant. Results and Discussion: Among the participants (n = 800), 71.9% were females, 50% were highly educated, and 61.8% had moderate incomes. The overall mean total knowledge score was 25.185 ± 3.774, with significant differences regarding age group, gender, and income. Most of the Saudi residents with high monthly incomes, especially females, were knowledgeable regarding the ocular manifestations of COVID-19 (25.0957 ± 3.4311). The average total knowledge, attitude, and practice score was 42.1419 ± 4.833, which was average (medium level), with significant differences regarding age group, gender, and income; a high mean was obtained from the age group >50–60, females, and high-income class. Conclusion: Detailed information about the epidemiology of COVID-19 and an understanding of emerging related health issues, such as ocular manifestations, should be empowered to the public while considering the least knowledgeable groups.

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Prevalence and associated factors of depression among general population in Al-Ahsa, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: A community-based survey

Neurology Psychiatry and Brain Research ◽

10.1016/j.npbr.2018.12.002 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 31 ◽

pp. 32-36

Author(s):

Abdullatif S. Al Rashed ◽

Abdullah F. Al-Naim ◽

Bayan J. Almulhim ◽

Mohammed S. Alhaddad ◽

Abdulaziz I. Al-Thafar ◽

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Keyword(s):

Saudi Arabia ◽

General Population ◽

Associated Factors ◽

Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia ◽

Community Based

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Prevalence of Depression, Anxiety, and Stress among the General Population in Saudi Arabia during Covid-19 Pandemic

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health ◽

10.3390/ijerph17249183 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 17 (24) ◽

pp. 9183

Author(s):

Hasan Saeed Alamri ◽

Abdullah Algarni ◽

Shehata F. Shehata ◽

Ali Al Bshabshe ◽

Nada N. Alshehri ◽

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Keyword(s):

Saudi Arabia ◽

General Population ◽

Health Care Providers ◽

Psychological Impact ◽

Public Mental Health ◽

Well Being ◽

Risk Groups ◽

Care Providers ◽

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Prevalence Of Depression

Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has had a significant impact on public mental health. Our objective was to assess prevalence of depression, anxiety, and stress among the general population in Saudi Arabia during this pandemic. A descriptive cross-sectional approach was used targeting all accessible populations in Saudi Arabia. Data were collected from participants using an electronic pre-structured questionnaire. Psychological impact was assessed using the Arabic version of Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale (DASS-21). A total of 1597 participants completed the survey. In total, 17.1% reported moderate to severe depressive symptoms; 10% reported moderate to severe anxiety symptoms; and 12% reported moderate to severe stress levels. Depression, anxiety, and stress were significantly higher among females, younger respondents, and health care providers. Depression was higher among smokers, singles, and non-working respondents. Anxiety was higher among those reporting contacts with COVID-19 positive cases, previously quarantined and those with chronic health problems. Our findings reaffirm the importance of providing appropriate knowledge and specialized interventions to promote the mental well-being of the Saudi population, paying particular attention to high-risk groups.

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