Afaf Moukaddem

ORCID: 0000-0001-8167-3570
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Research Areas
  • Ophthalmology and Visual Health Research
  • Hip disorders and treatments
  • Organ Donation and Transplantation
  • Health and Medical Research Impacts
  • Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Research
  • Organ Transplantation Techniques and Outcomes
  • Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues
  • Advances in Oncology and Radiotherapy
  • Empathy and Medical Education
  • Retinopathy of Prematurity Studies
  • Venous Thromboembolism Diagnosis and Management
  • Hemoglobinopathies and Related Disorders
  • Epilepsy research and treatment
  • Medical Education and Admissions
  • Pharmacological Effects and Toxicity Studies
  • Global Health Workforce Issues
  • Neonatal and fetal brain pathology
  • Mental Health Treatment and Access
  • Quality and Safety in Healthcare
  • Academic Writing and Publishing
  • Blood donation and transfusion practices
  • Dermatologic Treatments and Research
  • Health Sciences Research and Education
  • Folate and B Vitamins Research
  • Occupational Health and Performance

King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences
2018-2020

King Abdullah International Medical Research Center
2020

King Abdulaziz Medical City
2018-2020

National Guard Health Affairs
2019-2020

American University of Beirut
2015

<h3>Objectives:</h3> To assess knowledge, attitudes and practices towards the reporting of medication errors among health practitioners at King Abdulaziz Medical city in Riyadh, Kingdom Saudi Arabia. <h3>Methods:</h3> A cross-sectional study using a self-administered questionnaire was conducted convenient sample 62 physicians 303 nurses, between June September 2017 City, <h3>Results:</h3> The consisted 365 subjects, with response rate 73%. Approximately 97% had sufficient knowledge favorable...

10.15537/smj.2019.3.23960 article EN Saudi Medical Journal 2019-03-01

Background Varicose veins (VV) is a chronic venous disease that affects the lower extremities. It dilation of subcutaneous veins, three to four millimeters in diameter. VV can be attributed several risk factors such as age, obesity, multiple parities, heavy lifting, and long-standing hours. Direct indirect complications occur due VV. Several studies were conducted estimate prevalence Methods A self-administered questionnaire was used among nurses from different departments National Guard...

10.7759/cureus.12319 article EN Cureus 2020-12-27

Epilepsy is said to be intractable when two or more trials of anticonvulsants fail control the seizures. Literature suggests that epilepsy carries a higher morbidity than controlled in children and their caregivers.The aim this study assess quality life (QOL) with (IE) KASCH, tertiary care hospital Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.This cross-sectional utilizing self-administered questionnaire filled by caregivers epileptic patients visiting outpatient neurology clinics.The childhood (QOLCE-55) scale...

10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_1172_20 article EN cc-by-nc-sa Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care 2020-01-01

To investigate the epidemiology of fibromyalgia (FM) and assess its risk factors. Using data from 2009 Community Oriented Program for Control Rheumatic Diseases (COPCORD) study conducted in Lebanon, a population-based case control was performed. The sample included 34 FM patients, frequency matched with 136 controls free any musculoskeletal complaints randomly sampled population. were cases by age gender. female prevalent which existed long period time all those who consulted doctor...

10.1111/1756-185x.12701 article EN International Journal of Rheumatic Diseases 2015-07-14

14Nov 2019 AWARENESS, KNOWLEDGE, AND PERCEPTION OF AMBLYOPIA AMONG PARENTS ATTENDING PEDIATRIC OPHTHALMOLOGY CLINICS AT KASCH RIYADH Malak Mansour Alhaddab , Afaf Moukaddem and Bashaer Dabsan Albaqami Faculty of Medicine. King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health sciences. Riyadh. Saudi Arabia Medicine Research Unit. Pediatric department. Abdullah Specialist Children Hospital.

10.21474/ijar01/10032 article EN cc-by International Journal of Advanced Research 2019-11-30

Organ transplantation is still the treatment of choice for end-stage organ failure. Despite establishment Saudi Center Transplantation (SCOT), supply does not meet increasing demand. This study aims to assess knowledge Saudis about donation both among public and medical staff trend in change from 1996 until now. A cross-sectional was conducted above age 18 years. self-administered, 25-item, questionnaire completed by participants including outpatients at King Abdulaziz Medical City using a...

10.4103/1319-2442.308343 article EN cc-by-nc-sa Saudi Journal of Kidney Diseases and Transplantation 2020-01-01

To develop and validate an objective comprehensive authorship scoring system for determining the order of in a scientific publication. A multi-phased mix-method study (Delphi followed by cross sectional survey) was conducted (January 2017 to March 2019) at King Saud bin Abdulaziz University Health Sciences (KSAU-HS), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The initial Delphi method cross-sectional survey with academic faculty members (n = 132). For validity reliability newly developed 15-item tool...

10.1016/j.hpe.2020.04.006 article EN cc-by-nc-nd Health Professions Education 2020-05-31

The hereditable nature of type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) makes it a condition that is in some cases shared among siblings. Studies focus on the epidemiology T1DM siblings are scarce. primary study to estimate prevalence familial and secondary identify presence any special clinical or biochemical characteristics specific this entity.In retrospective cross-sectional study, charts 308 children (>1 year) diagnosed with Saudi tertiary care setting were reviewed. patients who have one sibling...

10.1016/j.ijpam.2020.11.006 article EN cc-by-nc-nd International Journal of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine 2020-11-23

The study aimed to measure the level of stigma medical students at King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences (KSAU-HS), Riyadh campus, towards mentally ill patients.A cross-sectional survey was conducted in Riyadh. data collection started July 2017 till March 2018. completed a self-administered questionnaire consisting sociodemographic and Community Attitudes toward Mentally Ill (CAMI) Scale.The sample size realized as 274 participants. There were no significant differences all...

10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_1099_20 article EN cc-by-nc-sa Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care 2020-01-01

Background: A Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) order should only impede the performance of cardiopulmonary resuscitation in case cardiac or respiratory arrest; it not interfere with any other treatment decisions.Aims: To study impact DNR placement on daily clinical care patients.Methods: This was a retrospective cohort 72 patients tertiary centre Saudi Arabia.Daily measures were collected for 2 weeks prior and after included vital signs, nursing care, comfort measures, documentation, visits by...

10.26719/emhj.20.009 article EN Eastern Mediterranean Health Journal 2020-02-16

Objective To assess the preparedness for hospital practice among graduate and school entry medical students at King Saud bin Abdul-Aziz University Health Sciences (KSAU-HS). Methods This cross-sectional study was conducted KSAU-HS College of Medicine, during academic year 2016-2017. A validated self-administered questionnaire used data collection. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 22, non-parametric testing performed. Results The sample consisted 312 with 103 (33%) entrants. comparison...

10.5455/jpma.42229 article EN cc-by Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association 2020-01-01

Aim: To investigate the knowledge of Saudi women regarding teratogenic effects environmental agents such as fever, some chronic conditions and medications its association with certain socio-demographic factors. Materials Methods: A survey based cross-sectional study was conducted on 315 childbearing age visiting OB/GYN clinics at a large tertiary care centre in Riyadh, Arabia. Knowledge subjects risk common entities measured nonparametric Mann–Whitney Kruskal–Wallis tests were used to...

10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_173_20 article EN cc-by-nc-sa Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care 2020-01-01

Background: The delay in the detection of developmental dysplasia hip (DDH) can lead to incomplete stabilization and poor outcomes. This might also infer that DDH surgery be associated with unfavorable consequences. purpose this study was compare outcome delayed versus early on patients respect clinical radiological factors. Methods: is a retrospective cohort which charts who underwent whose age less than 5 years at date referral orthopedic clinic, between 2008 2011 were reviewed. Results:...

10.12816/ejhm.2018.15109 article EN The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine 2018-10-01

Background: The delay in the detection of developmental dysplasia hip (DDH) can lead to incomplete stabilization and poor outcomes.This might also infer that DDH surgery be associated with unfavorable consequences.The purpose this study was compare outcome delayed versus early on patients respect clinical radiological factors.Methods: This is a retrospective cohort which charts who underwent whose age less than 5 years at date referral orthopedic clinic, between 2008 2011 were...

10.21608/ejhm.2018.15109 article EN The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine 2018-10-01
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