A5007352775- Pharmaceutical Practices and Patient Outcomes
- Antibiotic Use and Resistance
- Diabetes Treatment and Management
- Antibiotic Resistance in Bacteria
- Antibiotics Pharmacokinetics and Efficacy
- Pharmaceutical Economics and Policy
- Pneumonia and Respiratory Infections
- Medication Adherence and Compliance
- Pharmaceutical studies and practices
- Patient Safety and Medication Errors
- Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
- Patient Satisfaction in Healthcare
- Innovations in Medical Education
- Healthcare professionals’ stress and burnout
- Potassium and Related Disorders
- Travel-related health issues
- Blood Pressure and Hypertension Studies
- Resilience and Mental Health
- Bacterial Identification and Susceptibility Testing
- Diabetes Management and Education
- Obesity and Health Practices
- Chronic Kidney Disease and Diabetes
- COVID-19 Pandemic Impacts
Umm al-Qura University
2016-2025
Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University
2022
International Islamic University Malaysia
2022
ObjectivesTo evaluate knowledge, attitude, and practices of community pharmacists towards dispensing antibiotics without prescription (DAwP) in Makkah Province, Saudi Arabia.MethodsA cross-sectional survey was conducted between January February 2016 using a structured, validated, pilot-tested questionnaire. A four-step systematic approach used to recruit who completed 28-item questionnaire either English or Arabic language based on their personal preference.ResultsOf the 200 approached, 189...
To assess the knowledge and attitude of senior medical, dental, nursing pharmacy students toward Middle East respiratory syndrome-corona virus (MERS-CoV) in Saudi Arabia. A cross-sectional survey using a 21-item questionnaire was conducted for 3-month period from November 2015–January 2016 Makkah, The designed to evaluate students' understanding perception MERS-CoV. An ANOVA test used determine association study discipline academic year with student score on MERS. total 364 were assessed...
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is an increasing global concern, costs, morbidity, and mortality. National action plans (NAPs) to minimize AMR are one of several national initiatives slow down rising rates. NAPs also helping key stakeholders understand current antimicrobial utilization patterns The Middle East no exception, with high Antibiotic point prevalence surveys (PPS) provide a better understanding existing consumption trends in hospitals assist the subsequent implementation...
ObjectiveAcademic resilience, a critical determinant of academic achievement, is affected by various factors. There paucity large-scale international assessments resilience among pharmacy students. Therefore, this study aimed to assess students in twelve countries and evaluate factors associated with their levels.MethodsA cross-sectional online survey-based was conducted randomly selected countries: Egypt, Türkiye, Indonesia, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Iraq, Jordan, Nigeria, Malaysia, Saudi...
To identify commonly reported community-acquired organisms and antimicrobial resistance patterns exhibited by Gram-positive Gram-negative pathogens among pilgrims visiting emergency care departments in Makkah.The study was designed as a retrospective audit of all patients (pilgrims) admitted to two hospitals residing the city Makkah, Saudi Arabia.Among 374 isolates, accounted for 280 (75%), while remaining 94 (25%) were organisms. Among isolated pathogens, highest observed...
The study aimed to translate and validate the Arabic version of General Medication Adherence Scale (GMAS) in Saudi patients with chronic diseases. A multi-center cross sectional was conducted for a month out-patient wards hospitals Khobar, Dammam, Makkah, Madinah, Arabia. Patients were randomly selected from registered patient pools at item-subject ratio kept 1:20. tool assessed factorial, construct, convergent, known group predictive validities as well as, reliability internal consistency...
Objective: The current study aimed to assess the effect of diabetes mellitus (DM) on knee pain severity and distribution among patients with osteoarthritis (OA). Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional was conducted targeting all established diagnoses OA at Alnoor Specialist Hospital in Makkah, Saudi Arabia from November 16, 2022, March 18, 2023. Data were collected using an Arabic-language questionnaire administered through phone calls after being informed verbally. validated Intermittent...
Patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) are susceptible to mental health issues, impacting medication adherence and control. This study aimed evaluate factors associated depression anxiety among T2DM patients in Indonesia Malaysia. A cross-sectional was conducted Malaysia from October 2022 April 2023 patients. The utilised an instrument patient disease data three validated tools assess depression, anxiety, adherence. Statistical analysis, including binary logistic regression, performed...
To assess the association between test-related anxiety and pharmacy students' performance in Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE).A cross-sectional survey was conducted among Year-5 Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) students enrolled at a public university Saudi Arabia. Students completed Test Anxiety Inventory (TAI), 20-item validated questionnaire used to anxiety, prior commencement summative OSCE. TAI has two subscales: TAI-Emotionality (TAI-E) TAI-Worry (TAI-W). The overall maximum...
The study aimed to evaluate the association between disease knowledge and medication adherence in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus.A cross-sectional was conducted for three months, who visited community pharmacies located Khobar, Saudi Arabia. Patients' their medications were documented using Arabic versions of Michigan Diabetes Knowledge Test General Medication Adherence Scale respectively. Data analyzed through SPSS version 23. Chi-square test used report demographics adherence....
Grit is proposed as an essential trait for academic achievement. Thus, evaluating its current status and the associated factors could aid support planning.The present study aimed to assess grit level related among undergraduate pharmacy students from 14 countries amid COVID-19 pandemic.A cross-sectional survey-based was conducted in Asia Middle East. A 31-item questionnaire developed, validated, pilot-tested, including validated short scale assessment. The data collected between 1 February...
Introduction Vaccine distrust and rejection are thought to contribute disease outbreaks increased mortality. The present study aimed analyze the socio-cultural characteristics attitudes of Saudi population toward vaccines, using a cross-sectional survey-based approach. Methods An online questionnaire was used, following snowball method. A total 444 people responded, whom 333 (75%) were female, 111 (25%) male. Results demographic associated with vaccine confidence gender, job type, medical...
The primary objective was to assess beverage consumption pattern and calorie intake among undergraduate students on weekly daily basis. Secondary objectives were determine the relationship between demographic variables intake, mean differences in students' groups and, report predictors of consumption.A cross-sectional study conducted for 3 months (January-March 2019) currently enrolled studying 8 colleges a public sector university Dammam, Saudi Arabia. used Arabic version Beverage Frequency...
(1) Objectives: Clinical pharmacists are now playing a significant role in hospitals aiming to reduce medication errors, adverse drug reactions, and healthcare costs. Therefore, the main objective of this study was assess interventions provided by clinical pharmacist intensive care unit at King Faisal Hospital Taif city. (2) Methods: For single-center retrospective study, patients were included from December 2021 May 2022. In present all made over six months included. The Intensive (ICU)...
Globally, cancer is one of the leading causes mortality. High treatment cost, partly owing to higher prices anti-cancer drugs, presents a significant burden on patients and healthcare systems. The aim present study was survey compare retail drugs between high, middle low income countries in South-East Asia, Western Pacific Eastern Mediterranean regions. Cross-sectional design used for study. Pricing data from ten counties including two seven regions were this Purchasing power parity...
(1) Background: Inappropriate use of antimicrobials and subsequently rise antimicrobial resistance (AMR) remains a major public health priority. Over-prescribing broad-spectrum antibiotics is one the main contributing factors for emergence AMR. We sought to describe prescribing trends among patients in hospitals Makkah hospitals. (2) Method: undertook point prevalence survey (PPS) six Makkah, Saudi Arabia, from January 2019 July 2019. The included all inpatients receiving on day PPS. Data...