scholarly journals The Impact of Salivary pH Value and Dental Caries Index on Periodontal Status among Adult Age Groups of Patients from Aseer Region, Saudi Arabia

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (07) ◽  
pp. 199-209
Author(s):  
Mohammed M. A. Abdullah Al-Abdaly ◽  
Abdalkarim Ibrahim Mohammed Assiry
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Dental Caries ◽  
Ph Value ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Periodontal Status ◽  
Adult Age ◽  
Salivary Ph ◽  
The Impact

scholarly journals Tuberculosis in Saudi Arabia: Prevalence between Saudis and Non-Saudis from 2013 to 2018 with a special concern about regions of the KSA

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (6) ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Migrant Workers ◽  
Action Plan ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Incidence Rates ◽  
Arab Countries ◽  
Surveillance Data ◽  
Significance Level ◽  
Chi Squared ◽  
The Impact

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is one of the largest Arab countries with a moderate annual problem of tuberculosis that is either pulmonary or extra-pulmonary. TB is still one of the most significant health troubles in the KSA, affecting different nationalities (Saudis, non-Saudis), ages, provinces, and genders. The control of TB still faces some challenges in different provinces of the KSA. Data were collected, arranged, analyzed and presented in tables and figures. In this retrospective study, we appraised TB surveillance data for the period between 2013 (1434H) and 2018 (1439H). Data were handled using Microsoft Excel and SPSS version 23. Data were checked for normality using Shapiro-Wilk normality test at 0.05 levels to determine whether they are parametric or nonparametric. Chi-squared, Kruskal Wallis, and analysis of variance tests were used to evaluate trends at a significance level of p< 0.05. Statistical analyses were performed using IBM-SPSS version 23 for Mac OS. We appraised TB surveillance data for the period between 2013 (1434H) and 2018 (1439H). The data included the region of the country (province), age, sex, and nationality (Saudis, non-Saudis). The study evaluated the impact of TB on various nationalities (Saudis and non-Saudis), age groups (0-14, 15-34, 35-55, more than 55 years old), and genders (males and females). Non-Saudis had a higher incidence rate than Saudis in 2013-2018. The number of cases and incidence rates of TB recorded in males between 2013 to 2018 were about two to three times greater than estimates for females. The Makkah, Riyadh, and Jeddah regions attract enormous numbers of non-Saudi migrant workers, who account for ~60% of all TB cases in the KSA. Assessing the main TB risk factors contributing to high TB rates in non-Saudi workers is essential. Furthermore, periodical accurate studies, including evidence-based studies for optimum surveillance, avoidance, spread risk, inspection, control procedures and treatment of TB, should be conducted. These assessments would lead to evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of KSA-NTP’s TB action plan.

Effectiveness of water fluoridation in the prevention of dental caries across adult age groups

2017 ◽  
Vol 45 (3) ◽  
pp. 225-232 ◽  
Author(s):  
Loc Do ◽  
Diep Ha ◽  
Marco A. Peres ◽  
John Skinner ◽  
Roy Byun ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Dental Caries ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Water Fluoridation ◽  
Adult Age

Interrelation Between Salivary pH, Buffer Capacity and Dental Caries in Underweight, Normal Weight and Overweight Children

2017 ◽  
Vol 68 (6) ◽  
pp. 1255-1258
Author(s):  
Anamaria Bud ◽  
Eugen Bud ◽  
Daniela Esian ◽  
Silvia Pop ◽  
Anamaria Bechir ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Dental Caries ◽  
Buffer Capacity ◽  
Ph Value ◽  
Normal Weight ◽  
Permanent Teeth ◽  
Deciduous Teeth ◽  
Overweight Children ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Salivary Ph ◽  
Dmft Index

The prevalence of dental caries in Romania remains high. The objective of this study is to analyse the link between dental caries, salivary pH and buffer capacity and the nutritional status in children. This cross-sectional study used a sample of 162 children, between the ages of 6 and 12 years, from Mures County, Romania. The prevalence of caries was measured using the decayed, missing, and filled teeth index for deciduous teeth (dmft index) and for permanent teeth (DMFT index). In addition, height and weight were assessed for each subject, and their body mass index (BMI) was calculated. The buffer capacity and the pH was determined after collecting stimulated saliva. Undernourished children presented a higher caries incidence and a lower salivary pH value compared with the normal weight and overweight children. Further longitudinal studies should be conducted in order to study the relationship between BMI, pH, dental caries and salivary buffer capacity. Future preventive programs should include nutrition control in order to prevent both the apparition of dental caries and of malnutrition.

scholarly journals Dental Pain in Children with Intellectual Disabilities: Caregivers’ Perspective

2012 ◽  
Vol 2012 ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sumer M. Alaki ◽  
Niveen S. Bakry
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Dental Caries ◽  
Intellectual Disabilities ◽  
Dental Pain ◽  
Healthy Children ◽  
Periodontal Status ◽  
Excessive Salivation ◽  
King Abdulaziz University ◽  
The Mean ◽  
School Of Dentistry

Purpose. Description of pain is generally difficult in children, and more so in those with intellectual disabilities (ID).Aim. This study is aimed at evaluating dental pain from caregivers’ perspective in children with ID.Methods. The study sampled 86 children (33 with ID, 53 normally developing) ages ranges from birth to 16 years old among those visiting the School of Dentistry, King Abdulaziz University, Saudi Arabia. Caregivers were asked about their awareness of dental pain in their wards using the Dental Discomfort Questionnaire (DDQ+). The children were examined for dental caries and periodontal status.Results. The mean DDQ+ in children with ID (4.55±3.46) was not significantly different from that in healthy children (4.19±3.26,P=0.7). Children with ID had more salivation (P=0.01) and were putting their hands inside their mouths more often (P=0.003).Conclusions. Caregivers can recognize dental pain-related behaviors in children with ID such as excessive salivation and putting hands inside the mouth more often.

scholarly journals Impact of Age on Community Diabetes Prevention Program Attendance and Weight Loss Goals

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 904-904
Author(s):  
Jenna Napoleone ◽  
Elsa Strotmeyer ◽  
Rachel Miller ◽  
Susan Devaraj ◽  
Bonny Rockette-Wagner ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Weight Loss ◽  
Prevention Program ◽  
Diabetes Prevention ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Diabetes Prevention Program ◽  
Lifestyle Interventions ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Adult Age ◽  
Session Attendance ◽  
The Impact

Abstract The Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) lifestyle intervention demonstrated that meeting the weight loss (WL) and activity goals prevents/delays type 2 diabetes. Older DPP participants, 60-85 years, reduced the risk of developing diabetes by 71% versus 58% in those &lt;60 years. Currently, community translated DPP-based lifestyle interventions including Group Lifestyle Balance (DPP-GLB), are reimbursed by Medicare for overweight/obese older adults with prediabetes. This effort examined the impact of age group (60-65: reference, 66-70, ≥71 years) on both DPP-GLB maintenance session attendance (months 7-12) and achieving the 5% WL goals at 6- and 12-months. Data were combined from two identical 12-month DPP-GLB intervention trials involving overweight/obese adults with prediabetes and/or metabolic syndrome. Participants ≥60 years attending ≥4 sessions (months 0-6), with complete data on session attendance and WL were included (n=145; age=68.7 + 5.8 years, range 60-88; 79% women). Participants aged 66-70 years (N=46) were more likely to meet the 6-month 5% WL goal (67.4%) vs. 60-65 years (N=51; 45.1%; p=0.03). Participants aged 66-70 (69.6%) and ≥71 years (N=48; 60.4%) were more likely to meet the 12-month WL goal vs. 60-65 years (35.3%; 66-70: p=0.0007; ≥71: p=0.01). Maintenance attendance did not vary by age group with approximately 30% of each group attending ≥4 of 6 maintenance sessions (p=0.55). In conclusion, adults 66+ vs. 60-65 years more successfully met the clinically meaningful 5% WL goals at 6 and 12 months. With nationwide implementation of community-based “real-world” DPP-GLB lifestyle interventions, better understanding of program success across older adult age groups will enhance program reach and effectiveness.

scholarly journals The Impact of Covid-19 on Ophthalmological Emergency Department Visits at King Khaled Eye Specialist Hospital in Riyadh City, Saudi Arabia

2022 ◽  
pp. 1-4
Author(s):  
Reem S Alamri ◽  
◽  
Ohoud Owaidhah ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Emergency Department ◽  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Emergency Department Visits ◽  
Retrospective Record Review ◽  
Riyadh City ◽  
Record Review ◽  
The Impact

Purpose: This study aimed to assess the impact of COVID-19 on ophthalmological emergency department visits at King Khaled eye specialist hospital in Riyadh city, Saudi Arabia. Method: A Retrospective Record Review was conducted at KKESH in Riyadh city during a pandemic period from 2 March to 30 June of 2019 and same period in 2020. Data include all patients who visited the ophthalmology emergency department with all age groups.

scholarly journals The impact of Saudi lockdown to counter COVID-19

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 78-87
Author(s):  
Khaleel I. Alyahya ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Social Distancing ◽  
Almost All ◽  
The Impact

The study aimed to assess the impact of awareness of citizens and residents in Saudi Arabia toward the home isolation and social distancing during lockdown that might decrease the outbreak of COVID-19, to measure the importance of social behavior to maintain the constant decline of COVID-19 cases and to determine if there is a difference in the level of awareness and behavior between citizens and residents in Saudi Arabia toward the governmental measures during the pandemic. We have adopted a cross-sectional survey design to investigate the impact of Saudi lockdown on blockade COVID-19 by using an anonymous online questionnaire. The targeted population of the study was Saudi citizens and non-Saudi residents of different ages. The collected data were entered into Microsoft Excel (version 2011) and analyzed by using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS), version 23. The Chi-square test with 95% confidence intervals (CI) was used to examine significant associations between the socio-demographic characteristic of participants, their awareness, and their behavior towards the COVOD-19 pandemic. AP value of <0.05 was considered statistically significant. The total number of the current study participants was 1168. The majority (70.50%) were married males with children (73.50%). Three-quarters of the participants were equally distributed between the age groups of 30-39, 40-49, and 50-59 years old. Almost all (90.90%) of the participants have received higher education, 73.60% living in the central region, and in large and crowded cities (75.30%). More than half (58.50%) of the Saudi respondents know about the coronavirus from media sources, while for the non-Saudis, 54.50% are well informed regarding the virus. The results of the current study revealed that the majority of the population in the country believe in home isolation and social distancing for the COVID-19 blockade. Additionally, they also consider non-compliance to these measures as one the main factor for the disease outbreak. Most of the participants were committed to home isolation, social distancing, and personal protective measures including wearing masks, gloves, and avoiding face contact.

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