scholarly journals Awareness of COVID-19 among the General Population of the Northern Border Region of Saudi Arabia

2020 ◽  
pp. 23-34
Author(s):  
Ahmed Subeh Alshrari
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
General Population ◽  
General Public ◽  
Border Region ◽  
Specific Information ◽  
Education Programs ◽  
The Public ◽  
The People ◽  
Northern Border ◽  
Self Administered Questionnaire

The pandemic Coronavirus Disease-19 (COVID-19) is an international apprehension, and there exists no effective treatment for it. Therefore, educating people about the necessary information regarding COVID-19 has become an essential tool to fight against COVID-19. The purpose of this research was to evaluate the awareness of COVID-19 among the general people of the Northern Border Region of Saudi Arabia (NBRSA). A self-administered questionnaire containing basic questions was designed and shared with the people after taking their consent. A total of 249 people participated in this study. The data was collected and analyzed. This study has been revealed that the general public of the NBRSA has a passable knowledge of the specific information about the COVID-19. However, the public is not satisfactorily aware of the complications associated with COVID-19. Accordingly, COVID-19 related education programs should be conducted regularly to increase the awareness of the general public of the NBRSA for COVID-19.

Perceptions Regarding the Academic and Cognitive Performance of Individuals With Cleft Lip and/or Palate

2021 ◽  
pp. 105566562199530
Author(s):  
İlkem Kara ◽  
Aydan Baştuğ Dumbak ◽  
Maviş Emel Kulak Kayıkcı
Keyword(s):  
Academic Performance ◽  
Cognitive Performance ◽  
General Public ◽  
Cleft Lip ◽  
Group Differences ◽  
Web Based ◽  
The Public ◽  
Adverse Impacts ◽  
Facial Difference ◽  
Self Administered Questionnaire

Introduction: Factors such as teachers’ appropriate support and social interactions have an impact on the academic performance of children with cleft lip and/or palate (CL/P). This study was designed to investigate the perceptions of the teachers and the general public about the academic and cognitive performance of individuals with CL/P. Methods: This study was included 360 (male/female = 102/258) teachers and 640 (male/female = 259/381) participants that represent the general public. Anonymized web-based and paper-and-pencil self-administered questionnaire that included multiple-choice and yes/no questions were administered. Within-group differences and intergroup differences were analyzed in terms of academic and cognitive performance. Results: Most of the teachers and the general public indicated that the academic and cognitive performance of individuals with CL/P is the same as their unaffected peers. A significantly higher proportion of the teachers indicated that the academic performance of children with CL/P is the same as their unaffected peers than the general public. Conclusion: Considering that the general public’s attitudes and appropriate teacher support are crucial to prevent adverse impacts on the lives of individuals with CL/P, it is important to support teachers with the appropriate information and to encourage the public to recognize that everybody with a facial difference should be treated as an individual rather than a disability.

scholarly journals Mineralogical Investigation of Economic Minerals Content in Wadi Arar, Northern Border Region, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

2017 ◽  
Vol 10 (36) ◽  
pp. 1-29
Author(s):  
Mohamed Ismail Moustafa ◽  
Mohammed Ismael Abu Shariah ◽  
Mohamed Saad Aljuhani ◽  
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...  
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Border Region ◽  
Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia ◽  
Northern Border ◽  
Mineralogical Investigation

scholarly journals Public Perceptions of the Economic Impacts of Government Funded Events

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 114-125
Author(s):  
Lucy Batchy Gabriel Puem ◽  
Ranee Atlas ◽  
Tina Stephen Enggong ◽  
Nuraini Putit ◽  
Patrick Atan
Keyword(s):  
Public Relations ◽  
Temporary Employment ◽  
Public Perceptions ◽  
The State ◽  
Local Economy ◽  
Publicly Funded ◽  
The Public ◽  
The People ◽  
Self Administered Questionnaire ◽  
Perception Score

National yearly events that are publicly funded often turn into large events that are appealing to the public and therefore need to benefit the community and society at large. While the government’s role in organising or hosting public celebrations is to foster and enhance the spirit of patriotism, love for the country, strengthen unity and national integration among the people, others may argue that these celebrations are a waste of public funds which could be better spent on the economic development, repair and provision of infrastructure and improving social conditions in the state. This paper aims to examine public perceptions at the locality of the event and surroundings on the economic impact of these events. The study covered two major state events celebrated in Sarawak, the Governor’s birthday and Malaysia Day, organised and funded by the State Protocol and Public Relations Unit of the Sarawak Chief Minister’s Office. A self-administered questionnaire was developed to survey the attendees of two celebratory events via convenience sampling. The findings from the survey found that the public perceived these events could positively support the locality in gaining temporary employment, support local trade, revive the local economy, increase hotel occupancy, and provide opportunities for future employment. However, the study further found that such events failed to create permanent employment and extending shopping hours in the event locality. Overall, it was shown that while national celebrations are perceived as events that benefit the public economically, there are concerns regarding the funding of infrastructure, which could alter the public’s perception in gaining a higher overall positive perception score.

scholarly journals Survey of awareness of diabetes mellitus among the Arar population, Northern Border Region of Saudi Arabia

10.19082/5369 ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 9 (9) ◽  
pp. 5369-5374 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aseel Menwer Alanazi ◽  
Nagah Mohamed Abo el-Fetoh ◽  
Hanan Khalid Alotaibi ◽  
Khalid Ayed Alanazi ◽  
Banan Khalid Alotaibi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Border Region ◽  
Northern Border

scholarly journals Electronic cigarettes consumption and associated factors among general population in Western Saudi Arabia

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ziyad Alzahrani ◽  
Syed Faisal Zaidi ◽  
Hatem Alsolami ◽  
Bader Bashrahil ◽  
Nawaf Alghamdi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
General Population ◽  
Electronic Cigarettes ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Study Data ◽  
Cigarette Consumption ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Cigarette Smokers ◽  
Self Administered Questionnaire

Background: In recent years, consumption of E-cigarettes has increased dramatically. Several studies have focused on the prevalence of E-cigarettes among specific groups of people, using it as a substitute to traditional cigarettes, or the participant knowledge regarding risks. This research was aimed on E-cigarettes’ prevalence and its association to several factors in the general population of Western Saudi Arabia.Design and Methods: Using an observational cross-sectional study, data were collected from (n=465) above 18 years old smokers during the survey at public attractions. A validated self-administered questionnaire acquired from previous studies was employed to insure the suitability for the general population of Jeddah Saudi Arabia. Sample size was calculated via Raosoft@ and adults of either gender were included in the study. Descriptive or inferential statistical analysis was performed using SPSS.Results: The preponderance of e-cigarette smokers used entertainment as the reason for smoking, with an average of (33.9%). Although one reason for e-cigarette consumption was to cease traditional smoking, results showed an average of (49.4%), which is the majority of those who attempted to cease traditional smoking via e-cigarette, did not succeed in quitting traditional smoking. This study also demonstrated that participant that believed that e-cigarette is beneficial had a higher chance to cease conventional smoking than who did not (32.1% versus 14.6%) which is significant (p<0.001).Conclusions: In conclusion, this study estimated the prevalence of e-cigarette consumption among the population of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia along with assessment of elements which help increase the overall e-cigarette consumption in Jeddah.

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