Awareness and Knowledge Towards Pediatric and Adult COVID-19 Vaccination: A Cross Sectional Community-based Study in Saudi Arabia

Background: Breast cancer is the most common cancer in adult women in Saudi Arabia; however, awareness about molecular testing for breast cancer is insufficient. The authors aimed to assess knowledge and attitudes to determine sociodemographic factors that correlate with perceptions of genetic testing among Saudi women. Materials & methods: This cross-sectional community-based study used a questionnaire to investigate the relationships between various social and economic factors. Results: There was a significant difference in interest in undergoing molecular testing between women in consanguineous and non-consanguineous marriages. Conclusion: The data show that consanguinity adds an extra layer of complexity to other sociodemographic barriers that hinder the efficacy of early breast cancer detection and prevention programs in Saudi Arabia.

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Role of community-based measures in adherence to self-protective behaviors during first wave of COVID-19 pandemic in Saudi Arabia

Health Promotion Perspectives ◽

10.34172/hpp.2021.10 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 11 (1) ◽

pp. 69-79

Author(s):

Asma Ayyed AL-Shammary ◽

Sehar un-Nisa Hassan ◽

Aqeela Zahra ◽

Fahad Bin Zafir Algahtani ◽

Shadi Suleiman

Keyword(s):

Saudi Arabia ◽

Online Survey ◽

Personal Responsibility ◽

Protective Behaviors ◽

Community Based ◽

Chi Square ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Social Distancing ◽

Second Wave

Background: The expected second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic has started in various regions of the world. Public health experts warned that it could be as lethal as the first wave if people did not comply with self-protective measures. Currently, there is a gap in the literature on the relationship between peoples’ assessment of the effectiveness of community-based measures regarding adherence to self-protective behaviors for COVID-19 prevention and control. This study aimed to assess the role of the perceived effectiveness of community-based measures in adherence to self-protective behaviors during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: The cross-sectional online survey conducted from March 24 to June 22, 2020. The study sample Included 400 participants (49% male and 51% female) from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). The outcome measure was compliance to four self-protective behaviors i.e., "social distancing;" "wearing facemask;" "washing hands more frequently;" and "disinfecting surfaces in homes." We computed Chi-square statistics and odds ratios (ORs) using 95% confidence intervals (CIs). Results: The findings demonstrated that participants aged 25–34 years old were 25% less likely to comply with hand hygiene (OR = 0.75; 95% CI: 0.33–0.95) and social distancing (OR = 0.76; 95% CI: 0.34–0.98). Misconceptions related to COVID-19 significantly decreased compliance with self-protective behaviors by up to 27%. Participants who rated government decisions as useful were approximately 1.7 times more likely to comply with self-protective behaviors. Conclusion: Community-based measures should focus on engaging segments of the population That are currently less compliant. Health education policies should also focus on enhancing the perceived sense of control and personal responsibility and reduce anxiety levels. A continuous commitment to the implementation of preventive interventions and the clarification of misconceptions are required to combat the expected second wave.

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Prevalence and Practice of Unused and Expired Medicine—A Community-Based Study among Saudi Adults in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

BioMed Research International ◽

10.1155/2020/6539251 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 2020 ◽

pp. 1-5

Author(s):

Syed Wajid ◽

Nasir A. Siddiqui ◽

Ramzi A. Mothana ◽

Sana Samreen

Keyword(s):

Saudi Arabia ◽

University Graduates ◽

Community Based ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Expiry Date ◽

Web Based ◽

Medication Wastage ◽

Unused Medications ◽

High Prevalence ◽

Inflammatory Drugs

Purpose. The objective of the current study was to determine the prevalence and practice of unused and expired medicine among Saudi adults. Subjects and Methods. The study used cross-sectional web-based design to collect the data, over a period of 4 months among people who are living in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Results. A total of 337 questionnaires were obtained during the study period. The majority of respondents were university graduates n=251 (74.7%). The prevalence of unused medicine was n=301 (89.3%). The most commonly used drugs were nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs n=272 (80.7%) and antibiotics n=164 (48.7%). Of the participants, 186 (55.2%) checked the expiry date of the medicine before they purchase. Most of them n=305 (90.5%) obtained medicine through prescription. About n=219 (65%) of them keep the medicine until it expired; 48.1% throw away in the household garbage while only 18 (5.4%) of the respondents said to give it back to the medical store. Conclusion. The study revealed a high prevalence of unused medications among Saudi community. However, the disposable practice among the Saudi community was inadequate. Increasing awareness through education programs about proper disposable guidelines is necessary for controlling the medication wastage.

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National Cross-Sectional Study of Community-Based Adverse Drug Reactions in Saudi Arabia

Drugs - Real World Outcomes ◽

10.1007/s40801-020-00186-8 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 7 (2) ◽

pp. 161-170 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Rasha A. Almubark ◽

Rawabi H. Aljadani ◽

Amani S. Alqahtani ◽

Thamir M. Alshammari ◽

Nasser F. BinDhim

Keyword(s):

Saudi Arabia ◽

Adverse Drug Reactions ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Drug Reactions ◽

Community Based ◽

Cross Sectional

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PREVALENCE AND CORRELATION OF CONTRACEPTIVE USE AMONG FEMALES IN JEDDAH, SAUDI ARABIA

International Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences ◽

10.22159/ijpps.2020v12i8.38100 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 149-155

Author(s):

ALAA BAGALAGEL

Keyword(s):

Saudi Arabia ◽

Contraceptive Use ◽

Medical Advice ◽

General Knowledge ◽

Health Providers ◽

Community Based ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

First Child ◽

Medical Health ◽

Descriptive Survey

Objective: The purpose of this study was to examine the prevalence of contraceptive use and the correlates of contraceptive use among females in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Moreover, it aimed to evaluate the knowledge about contraceptives and their use. Methods: The study was a community-based, cross-sectional descriptive survey conducted in Saudi Arabia from 28 September 2015 to 10 December 2015. Results: The current study showed that the most commonly used contraceptives were intrauterine devices (IUD’s) (29.1%), followed by male condoms (27.7%). Most of the participants, 47.6%, started using a contraceptive after giving birth to their first child. Nearby, 60% of participants used contraceptives without a prescription or medical advice. Only 13.7 % of participants sought the advice of a pharmacist about which contraceptive they should use, while 30.6% and 24.2% of participants choose their contraceptive based on general knowledge and relatives’ experiences, respectively. Around 80% of participants stated that they did not have any problem while buying contraceptives from pharmacies without a prescription. Conclusion: Pharmacists and medical health providers need to fill this gap to improve the use of contraceptives.

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Prevalence of Mild Cognitive Impairment and Dementia in Saudi Arabia: A Community-Based Study

Dementia and Geriatric Cognitive Disorders Extra ◽

10.1159/000487231 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 8 (1) ◽

pp. 98-103 ◽

Cited By ~ 11

Author(s):

Muath Alkhunizan ◽

Abdullah Alkhenizan ◽

Loay Basudan

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Saudi Arabia ◽

Cognitive Impairment ◽

Mild Cognitive Impairment ◽

Demographic Data ◽

High Rate ◽

Research Centre ◽

Community Based ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Increased Risk

Introduction: The age of the population in Saudi Arabia is shifting toward elderly, which can lead to an increased risk of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and dementia. Objective: The aim of this study is to determine the prevalence of cognitive impairment (MCI and dementia) among elderly patients in a community-based setting in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Methods: In this cross-sectional study, we included patients aged 60 years and above who were seen in the Family Medicine Clinics affiliated with King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre. Patients with delirium, active depression, and patients with a history of severe head trauma in the past 3 months were excluded. Patients were interviewed during their regular visit by a trained physician to collect demographic data and to administer the validated Arabic version of the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) test. Results: One hundred seventy-one Saudi patients were recruited based on a calculated sample size for the aim of this study. The mean age of included sample was 67 ± 6 years. The prevalence of cognitive impairment was 45%. The prevalence of MCI was 38.6% and the prevalence of dementia was 6.4%. Age, low level of education, hypertension, and cardiovascular disease were risk factors for cognitive impairment. Conclusion: Prevalence of MCI and dementia in Saudi Arabia using MoCA were in the upper range compared to developed and developing countries. The high rate of risk factors for cognitive impairment in Saudi Arabia is contributing to this finding.

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Reproductive health profile and circumcision of females in the Hali semi-urban region, Saudi Arabia: A community-based cross-sectional survey

Annals of Saudi Medicine ◽

10.5144/0256-4947.2018.81 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 38 (2) ◽

pp. 81-89

Author(s):

Waleed Abdullah Milaat ◽

Nahla Khamis Ibrahim ◽

Hussain Mohammed Albar

Keyword(s):

Saudi Arabia ◽

Reproductive Health ◽

Urban Region ◽

Health Profile ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Community Based ◽

Cross Sectional

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POPULATION-BASED ESTIMATES OF COMMUNITY-BASED ADVERSE DRUG REACTIONS (ADRS) IN THE KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA

Food and Drug Regulatory Science Journal ◽

10.32868/rsj.v2i1.24 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 2 (1) ◽

pp. 1

Author(s):

Rasha A. Almubark ◽

Thamir M. Alshammari ◽

Amani S. Alqahtani ◽

Nasser F. BinDhim

Keyword(s):

Saudi Arabia ◽

Adverse Drug Reactions ◽

Reporting System ◽

Population Based ◽

Drug Reactions ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia ◽

Community Based ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Causes Of Mortality

Background: Adverse drug reactions (ADRs) represent important preventable causes of mortality, morbidity, hospitalization and increased healthcare costs. Traditionally, ADRs are studied in a clinical setting, but it is also important to estimate rates of ADRs in the community. The current study aimed to estimate population-based rates of ADRs in the community in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). Methods: A nationwide cross-sectional survey was conducted via registered pharmacists at community pharmacies across the 13 regions of KSA. The data were collected on an electronic online platform and included questions about participants’ demographics, health characteristics, experience with ADRs within the last 12 months and assess their knowledge about Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) reporting system. Results: Data collection was conducted between June and August 2018. Data from 5,228 surveys was analyzed. After weighting, the national annual rate of ADRs was estimated to be 28.00% (95% confidence interval 26.10% -30.00%). Of the respondents reporting an ADR, 371 (30.26%) reported that they were aware of the SFDA reporting system. Those who indicated they were aware, were asked if they had ever filed a report in the system; 53 (14.29%) said they had made a report. Conclusion: The results of this population-based estimates of community-based ADRs nationally in KSA showed that more than one quarter of the population had experienced ADR in the last 12 months. Future study is needed to better understand why these rates are higher in some regions than others, and what is needed to prevent high rates in subgroups such as women and those with chronic diseases.

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Postprandial fasting related headache during Ramadan in Saudi Arabia: A cross-sectional study

Cephalalgia ◽

10.1177/03331024211017915 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 033310242110179

Author(s):

Abdullah AlAmri ◽

Mohammed AlMuaigel ◽

Mona AlSheikh ◽

Mohammad Zeeshan ◽

Wejdan Suwayyid ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Saudi Arabia ◽

Demographic Data ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Food Ingestion ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Headache Disorders ◽

Community Based ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Previous Diagnosis ◽

Lying Down

Background Headache disorders are classified as primary or secondary; however, among the secondary headaches, those attributed to food ingestion are not well understood. Therefore, we conducted this study to describe and characterize a new headache entity that occurred during the holy month of Ramadan. This headache occurred within 4 h of breaking the fast. Methods This is a nationwide descriptive community-based cross-sectional study conducted during the last 10 days of Ramadan, based on a random sample of adults living in Saudi Arabia. The demographic data, headache symptomatology, nature and distribution of the pain, possible triggering and relieving factors, and patient management programs were analyzed. Results Completed questionnaires were obtained from 16,031 participants. Of those, 3147 (19.6%) reported headaches after breaking the fast in Ramadan. In 84.1% of cases, there was no previous diagnosis of headache or migraine. The characteristics of these postprandial fasting-related headaches mostly was episodic in nature (72%). The nature of the headache was variable, mostly heaviness or tightness (53.9%). Triggering factors included ingestion of fried food in (45%) and coffee (26.3%). Lying down and sleeping was found to be an important relieving factor (61%). Conclusion A new headache entity is being described. Appears to be quite common, occurs less than 2 h following the first meal, and is mostly of the heaviness and tension type.

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