scholarly journals Oral Health Awareness and Practices of Special Needs Caregivers in Qatif, Saudi Arabia

2021 ◽  
Vol In Press (In Press) ◽  
Author(s):  
Khalifa Al-Khalifa ◽  
Amal Alfaraj
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Special Needs ◽  
School Level ◽  
Bivariate Analysis ◽  
Sources Of Information ◽  
Health Awareness ◽  
High School Level ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Dental Visits

Background: Adequate oral health awareness and practices of special needs caregivers play a pivotal role in maintaining the optimal oral health of their dependents. Objectives: The current study aimed at assessing the level of oral health awareness and practices of special needs caregivers in Qatif, the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia. Methods: The current cross-sectional descriptive study collected information by a self-administered questionnaire about awareness and practices of oral health in caregivers. The questionnaire consisted of four parts covering the caregiver demographic information, the awareness of oral health habits and conditions, awareness of dental visits and treatments, and knowledge and sources of information. Statistical analyses included descriptive and bivariate analysis using the Chi-square test, where P-values < 0.05 were considered statistically significant. Results: There was an overall response rate of 27% (n = 186 out of 700). The majority (64.5%, n = 120) of the caregivers were female, 70.4% (n = 121) were educated up to a minimum of high school level. Up to 81.2% (n = 151) of the caregivers reported that dependents routinely brushed their teeth. Also, 84.9% (n = 158) of the caregivers knew about fluoride, and 77.8% (n = 123) understood that it helps prevent tooth decay. About three-quarters of the caregivers (n = 142) had taken their dependents to the dentist; 35.9% (n = 51) reported dental visits within the last six months. The most predominant information resources were dentists (54.6%, n = 83), TV and media (47.4%, n = 72), and the Internet (46.1%, n = 70). Caregivers' level of education was the only factor that had a significant relationship with oral health awareness (P = 0.018). Conclusion: The majority of the caregivers have a good awareness of proper oral health practices. Given the significant influence of the educational level of caregivers in oral health awareness, it is essential to ensure that they have any relevant education to improve their dependents’ oral health.

scholarly journals Impact of Dental Visits on Oral Health Awareness in Saudi Arabia

2019 ◽  
Vol 20 (7) ◽  
pp. 783-788 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hosam A Baeshen ◽  
Amal I Linjawi ◽  
Amatulrehman M Bahaziq ◽  
Alaa H Qari ◽  
Ali H Hassan
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Health Awareness ◽  
Dental Visits

scholarly journals A Cross-Sectional Analysis of Dental Care Utilization Among Pregnant Women in Saudi Arabia

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (23) ◽  
pp. 4131-4136
Author(s):  
Zainab Albasry ◽  
Bayan Alhaddad ◽  
Mashael Abdullah Benrashed ◽  
Asim Al-Ansari ◽  
Muhammad Ashraf Nazir
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Dental Care ◽  
Dental Treatment ◽  
Care Utilization ◽  
Eastern Province ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Dental Visits ◽  
Dental Problem

BACKGROUND: Oral and systemic problems are common among pregnant women. Routine dental visits are important for the maintenance of optimal oral health which is linked with systemic health. AIM: To evaluate dental care utilization and related factors among pregnant women in the Eastern province of Saudi Arabia. METHODS: This cross-sectional study was conducted in hospitals and healthcare centers in the cities of Khobar, Dammam, and Qatif in the Eastern province of Saudi Arabia. A piloted tested self-administered questionnaire available in Arabic and English languages was distributed among a calculated sample of 341 pregnant women. Pearson's chi-square test and multiple logistic regression analyses were performed. RESULTS: In the study, 270 questionnaires were analyzed giving a response rate of 79.2%. Mean age of the participants was 29 ± 5.9 years. There were 43.7% pregnant women who received dental treatment when they have a dental problem and only 13.7% performed routine dental visit. Half the sample (52.6%) avoided dental visits during pregnancy and dental treatment being unsafe was the most common reason for avoiding dental visits. After adjustment, routine dental visits during pregnancy were 7.38 times higher among Saudis compared with non-Saudis women (p 0.05). The participants who had a negative perception about the safety of dental treatment had significantly lower odds (OR 0.31, p 0.036) of dental attendance for routine dental visits. CONCLUSION: Routine dental visits were low among pregnant women and many visited dentists when they had a dental problem. Negative perception about the safety of dental treatment was associated with reduced regular dental visits during pregnancy. Pregnant women should be educated about the importance of receiving dental care for the maintenance of optimal oral health.

scholarly journals Tingkat Penerangan dan Jarak Membaca Meningkatkan Kejadian Rabun Jauh (Miopia) pada Remaja

2017 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 103
Author(s):  
Khusni Karim ◽  
Ihsan Taufiq
Keyword(s):  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Total Sample ◽  
School Level ◽  
School Age Children ◽  
Bivariate Analysis ◽  
High School Level ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Reading Distance

<p><strong><em>Background:</em></strong><em> WHO data in 2004 showed an incidence of 10% of 66 million school-age children suffering from refractive disorders, namely myopia. The peak of myopia is in adolescence at the high school level (16-18 years). In 2012 there were 226 cases consisting of 40 old cases and 186 new cases. </em><strong><em>Purpose</em></strong><strong><em>:</em></strong><em> this study aims to determine the relationship of the level of illumination with reading distance with the incidence of myopia in SMA Negeri 03 Kotabumi, Kotabumi Selatan District. <strong>Method</strong></em><strong><em>s</em></strong><strong><em>:</em></strong><strong><em> </em></strong><em>Research design analytic correlation with cross sectional method. The population in this study were all students in SMA Negeri 03 Kotabumi, Kotabumi Selatan District with a total sample of 85 people. Data is taken by quota sampling technique by accidental sampling. The variables analyzed were the level of illumination and reading distance, and the incidence of myopia by bivariate analysis using the chi square test. <strong>Results:</strong> The results showed that 45.9% had myopia and 54.1% had no myopia. Chi square test results show there is a relationship between the level of illumination with the incidence of myopia (p = 0.010; α = 0.05) and there is a relationship between reading distance and the incidence of myopia (p = 0,000; α = 0.05). <strong>Conclusion:</strong> Factors of light level and reading distance are associated with an increase in the incidence of myopia in adolescents. Efforts to reduce myopia by reading in a bright place and an ideal reading distance (&gt; 30 cm).</em><strong><em></em></strong></p>

Cancer Awareness in Saudi Arabia: A Cross-sectional Population based Observational Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nagwa Ibrahim ◽  
Asma Almuhsin ◽  
Awatif Alshaibani ◽  
Raghad Alkhattabi ◽  
Maryam Almulaifi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Public Awareness ◽  
School Level ◽  
Hard Copy ◽  
Knowledge Level ◽  
Cancer Awareness ◽  
High School Level ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Mean

Introduction: Cancer is the second leading cause of death globally. Lack of awareness about cancer could negatively impact its prevention and management. Published research for myths and misconception about cancer indicated the poor public knowledge and the essential need for education and awareness. The aim of this study is to assess the level of knowledge about cancer among the public in Saudi Arabia. Methods: This is a cross-sectional study. We designed a survey that contains 11 sections with a total of 64 questions. Sixty-one questions were closed ended and 3 open ended questions. Surveys were distributed electronically as well as a hard copy to reach the highest number of participants. The target participants were the general population in Saudi Arabia. Results: We received a total of 11,186 responses. We excluded data of 663 participants as they did not meet the inclusion criteria. The highest percentage of participants were Saudi Arabian citizens (95%), females (77%), between 20-29 years old (47.2%), from the central region (60.6%), out of which 60.2% had an education level above high school. The mean age was 28.74 (± 10.75) years. The maximum total knowledge score was 31, while the mean score was 18.66 (± 5.1). The acceptable knowledge level was considered to be 60%. However, only 54.7% of the participants reached the acceptable knowledge level. There was a significant correlation between the total knowledge across participants with age group of 20-29 (p<0.01), above high school level of education (p<0.01), female gender (p<0.01), and having family member or friend diagnosed with cancer (p<0.01). Two thirds of the female participants were familiar with self-breast examination, while only 40.2% were aware of the mammogram. About one third of the females above 40 years had a mammography performed. Most of the participants (81.1%) get information about cancer from the internet. Conclusion: Cancer awareness levels and knowledge remain relatively low in the evaluated study population. Therefore, conducting public awareness programs are very essential.

scholarly journals Effects of Farmers’ Socioeconomic Characteristics on Access to Agricultural Information in Ngaka Modiri Molema District of the North West Province

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 01-07 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sinah M. Modirwa
Keyword(s):  
Agricultural Development ◽  
Rank Order ◽  
New Technology ◽  
School Level ◽  
Bivariate Analysis ◽  
Sources Of Information ◽  
High School Level ◽  
North West ◽  
Socioeconomic Characteristics ◽  
Extension Staff

Information plays an important role in enhancing agricultural development. Agricultural extension exchange information with farmers to improve their production, however, farmers use other sources to access the information they need to improve their production. However, their access to agricultural information may be hindered by some socio-economic characteristics. Therefore, the current study identified the effects of farmers’ socioeconomic characteristics, their sources of agricultural information and the constraints they face in accessing agricultural information. A proportionate sample of 120 respondents was selected randomly from the participants. The data was collected through a pre-tested questionnaire and Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) was used to perform statistical analysis. Descriptive statistics such as frequency and percentages were used. On the basis of to what extend different information sources were used by farmers the rank order was used. Further, bivariate analysis was used to test the level of association among selected variables. The results show that the majority of the respondents were over the age of fifty and were males. Most of the respondents went up to high school level of education. More respondents had a land size of up to five hectares. Further, the results showed that there existed a significant relationship between respondents’ age, education and their sources of information. The results further revealed that fellow farmers and extension staff were the major sources of information. However, distance from the extension staff and lack of awareness of new technology were identified as the constraints that the respondents face in accessing agricultural information. The results of the study therefore reveal that there is a need for farmers to access relevant and timeous agricultural information to improve their production.

scholarly journals Exploring the Relationship of Health Beliefs and Self-Care Behaviors Related to Diabetic Foot Ulcers of Type II Diabetes Mellitus Patients: A Cross-Sectional Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (13) ◽  
pp. 7207
Author(s):  
Meng-Chien Tsai ◽  
Hsiao-Ling Chuang ◽  
Cheng-Yi Huang ◽  
Shu-Hsin Lee ◽  
Wen-Chun Liao ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Beliefs ◽  
Diabetic Foot ◽  
Self Care ◽  
Health Belief ◽  
Living Alone ◽  
School Level ◽  
High School Level ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Care Behavior

Objective: Diabetic foot ulcers are an invasive complication of diabetes and are increasing. This study investigates the relationship between health beliefs and foot self-care behaviors, among people with type II diabetes. Methods: A cross-sectional design was adopted, and 98 patients were recruited from outpatient clinics of the endocrine department. The questionnaires of Demographic, Diabetes Foot Ulcer Health Belief Scale (Health Beliefs, DFUHBS), and Diabetes Foot Self-Care Behavior Scale (Self Care, DFSBS) were used to collect data. Results: Among the subjects living alone or who had diabetes less than ten years, the score of DFSBS was significantly lower than among those living with families or who had diabetes for ten years or more. The frequency of performing diabetes foot self-care behavior, among males was lower than among females significantly. Although there was no significant difference in the Health Belief total score, there were differences in the benefit subscale. Those who had junior high school level or less or had diabetes less than ten years, their score was significantly lower than those with senior high school level or more or had diabetes ten years or more. In a multivariable regression model, living with family, diabetes duration, and health beliefs explained 42.9% of the variance of diabetic-foot self-care behaviors. Conclusions: Living alone, shorter duration of diabetes, male gender, and lower health belief scores predict less adequate diabetic foot self-care behavior. Health care providers should assess these factors when designing individual care plans.

scholarly journals Nurses’ Knowledge and Anxiety Levels toward COVID-19 in Saudi Arabia

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 356-363
Author(s):  
Fatmah Alsharif
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Psychological Health ◽  
Care Staff ◽  
World Health ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
Sources Of Information ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
As Stress ◽  
Health Organization

Background: In the battle against the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, medical care staff, especially nurses, are at a higher risk of encountering psychological health issues and distress, such as stress, tension, burdensome indications, and, most importantly, fear. They are also at higher risk of becoming infected and transmitting this virus. In Saudi Arabia, it was noticed that the healthcare workforce suffered from anxiety, and that this more evident in women than men. Objective: This study aimed to assess the knowledge of nurses regarding COVID-19 and the level of anxiety toward the COVID-19 outbreak in the current pandemic situation. Design: A cross-sectional design was used and a validated self-administered online questionnaire with a set of questions related to COVID-19 was distributed to 87 participating nurses. Results: The results showed that more than half of the nurses (71.90%) had an adequate and good knowledge about the causes, transmission, symptoms, treatment, and death rate of COVID-19. The main sources of information for the nurses were social media (51.7%) and the World Health Organization and the Ministry of Health (36.8%). Conclusions: The results allowed the conclusion that, though the nurses had satisfactory knowledge about COVID-19, more than 50% of them experienced mental health issues such as anxiety. To address this, along with providing more knowledge about COVID-19, nurses should be supported in managing their anxiety.

scholarly journals Assessment of Oral Health Awareness among Supporting Staff of a Dental Institution: A Cross-sectional Survey

2020 ◽  
Vol 14 (3) ◽  
pp. 78-83
Author(s):  
Sapna Prasanna ◽  
Bhuvaneshwari Nadar ◽  
Nisha Puranik ◽  
Sahil Dhingra ◽  
Radhika Deshpande ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Health Awareness ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional

Cosmetic surgeries and procedures among youth in Saudi Arabia: a cross-sectional study of undergraduate university students in the Eastern Province

2021 ◽  
pp. postgradmedj-2020-139618
Author(s):  
Nouf A AlShamlan ◽  
Reem S AlOmar ◽  
Abdullah Zuhair Al-Sahow ◽  
Abeer A AlShamlan ◽  
Bayan Mohammed Almir ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
University Students ◽  
Cosmetic Surgery ◽  
Family Income ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Bivariate Analysis ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Eastern Province ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Undergraduate University Students

Purpose of the studyTo assess the attitudes and acceptance of cosmetic surgeries and procedures among undergraduate university students in the Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia, as well as the barriers against having cosmetic surgeries and procedures.Study designA cross-sectional study of undergraduate university students in the Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia, during October 2020. The research instrument included the Attitudes towards Cosmetic Surgery Scale (ACSS), sociodemographic data and perceived barriers towards cosmetic surgeries and procedures. A bivariate analysis was performed followed by a linear regression to account for confounders.ResultsA total of 1240 students participated in the study. The mean ACSS for cosmetic surgeries was 3.14 (±1.37 SD), and 3.25 (±1.49 SD) for cosmetic procedures. Older students, students with a history of previous cosmetic surgeries/procedures, and students with engineering specialties had more acceptance scores in both cosmetic surgeries and procedures. On the other hand, men, students belonging to a middle family income and students who perceived themselves to be aware of the risk associated with cosmetic surgeries/procedures had less acceptance scores. The most reported barrier to have cosmetic surgeries and procedures among students was feeling that they do not need it.ConclusionThe findings from the current study could help dermatologists, plastic surgeons and adolescent specialists wishing to recognise the rising interest in cosmetic surgeries and procedures in Arabic youth populations, the possible associated factors, as well as the barriers to have these surgeries and procedures. A further qualitative in-depth study to explore the acceptance is suggested.

Prevalence and Attitudes towards Using Protein Supplements Among Female Gym Users: an Online Survey

2021 ◽  
Vol 17 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maha H. Alhussain ◽  
Waad S. Abdulhalim ◽  
Laila Naif Al-harbi ◽  
Manal Abdulaziz Binobead
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Protein Supplementation ◽  
Protein Supplement ◽  
Sources Of Information ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Exercise Frequency ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Protein Supplements ◽  
Supplement Use

Background: Protein supplements have become a widespread practice amongst athletes and gym users worldwide. However, studies on the use of protein supplements among female gym users in Saudi Arabia are lacking. Objective: The aim of this study was to investigate the prevalence of protein supplement usage among female gym users and their attitudes towards protein supplementation in Riyadh city, Saudi Arabia. Methods: In this cross-sectional study, 502 female gym users aged ≥18 years completed a structured, self-administered online questionnaire on the usage of protein supplementation. Socio-demographic information, anthropometry, health status, exercise frequency, attitudes and knowledge regarding protein supplements were obtained. Results: The overall prevalence rate of protein supplement use among the study respondents was 36.3%. There were significant associations between the use of protein supplements and educational level (p< 0.05), the duration of being a gym member (p< 0.05) and frequency of gym visits per week (p< 0.05). Whey protein was the predominantly used supplement (57.8%), and the reason attributed to the use of protein supplement was muscle building (53.9%). The main sources of information regarding protein supplement use included the internet (30.2%) followed by gym coaches (25.3%). Conclusion: Our findings demonstrated that a considerable number of females exercising in gyms use protein supplements, and most rely on unreliable sources for decision-making of protein supplements use. Nutritional education and consultations regarding protein supplement use are warranted.

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