Objective. This study was conducted to estimate prevalence and pattern of musculoskeletal pain disorders among secondary school Saudi female teachers in Al-Khobar area the psychodemographic psychosocial factors that may affect them. Material Method. A cross-sectional using sample schools (governmental private school) area, Arabia (KSA). Data were collected a structured self-administered questionnaire. Result. Prevalence 79.17%. Main sites lower back (63.8%) followed by shoulder (45.4%), neck...

Objectives The objectives of this study were to assess the volunteering undergraduate health students and interns in Ministry Health (MOH) services Kingdom Saudi Arabia (KSA) during COVID-19 pandemic, its motivational factors barriers, as well their risk perception COVID-19. Design A cross-sectional study. Participants From 12 21 May 2020, an online survey was sent all KSA. This included questions on demographics, status, COVID-19, motivations barriers towards volunteering. Results In a...

Adolescence is a critical transitional period for the development of mental illnesses such as depression or anxiety, and these days, adolescents spend less time playing outside than they do using electronic devices. The aim this study was to examine relationship between use devices anxiety in female secondary school students Al-Khobar City, KSA.This cross-sectional included 903 selected from four educational districs (Al-Khobar, Al-Thuqbah, Al-Dhahran Al-Rakah). Data collected...

Objective. This study was conducted to assess the knowledge, beliefs, and psychosocial effect of acne vulgaris among patients attending referral dermatology clinic in Al-Khobar city. Material Methods. A cross-sectional on all Saudi (males females) Governmental Hospital. The data were collected by using a structured self-administered questionnaire. Results. Like other studies before, we found that 58.33% our sample have poor knowledge about factors affect with significant correlation both age...

Misuse of antibiotics has become a global public health issue for several reasons, one which is the rapid development antibiotic resistance that leads to high morbidity and mortality.The objective this study was misconceptions parents primary school children in Dammam, Khobar, Dhahran about use upper respiratory tract (URT) symptoms; also perceptions, attitudes, behavior toward identify factors affecting this.Analytic cross-sectional three large cities: Saudi Arabia. Study population...

Noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) is a common occupational hazard and major cause of deafness among airport workers. However, few studies have been conducted to investigate the various risk factors related loss.

Objective . To study life styles and dietary behaviors among Saudi preschool children (1–5 years) attending primary health care centers (PHCCs) in Dammam Qatif areas, eastern province, Arabia. Material Methods Cross-sectional study. Data were collected using structured, interviewer-filled questionnaire. Children their mothers encountered during well-baby clinic visits. A total number of 300 interviewed period. Results Unsatisfactory areas include smoking fathers (32%), front (11.3%),...

International Journal of Medicine and Public Health,2015,5,1,86-92.DOI:10.4103/2230-8598.151269Published:January 2015Type:Original ArticleKnowledge misconceptions about sickle cell anemia glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency among adult patients in al Qatif Area (eastern KSA)Hussain A. Al-Suwaid, Magdy Darwish, Amr Sabra Hussain Department Family Community Medicine, University Dammam, Saudi Arabia Abstract:Introduction Background: Sickle disease (SCD) is an extremely challenging...

Abstract Background To assess the prevalence of depression among medical students in their clinical years (fourth, fifth, and sixth years) a government university Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia, its association with students’ sociodemographic characteristics, academic factors, perceived health problems readiness to future specialties. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted 527 clinical-year students. The Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) questionnaire designed by researchers...

To determine awareness about hepatitis C among 4th -year medical students at Dammam University, on and possible associated factors.A cross-sectional study was conducted using a self-administered questionnaire comprising questions of virus (HCV) transmission, screening the population, symptoms, complications, prevention, treatment.A total 201 participated, with response rate 79.8%. About 75% had poor grasp HCV transmission while <25% fair. More than half fair knowledge screening, treatment...

BACKGROUND: Obesity is a major health concern that requires accurate diagnosis and management. Body mass index (BMI) commonly used to diagnose obesity, has limitations in accurately assessing body fat. fat percentage (BF%) from whole-body dual energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) scans gaining popularity as more method diagnosing obesity. MATERIALS AND METHODS: This cross-sectional study included 319 adult patients who underwent DEXA the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia May 2016 December 2021...

Bicycling is one of the most enjoyable aerobic exercises recommended for promotion an individual's health. The Eastern Province Saudi Arabia has seen a huge increase in number people who cycle. People have different goals bicycling, but injuries they sustain are common. Most them relate to overuse, particularly lower body joints. This study was conducted determine prevalence knee problems and factors associated with pain cyclists.A cross-sectional October 2015, using online self-administered...

Understanding the distribution of blood groups and donation willingness in a population is crucial managing banks transfusion services. Moreover, awareness one's own group essential especially emergencies that mandate donation. This study aimed to determine ABO Rhesus (Rh) among health students, students' knowledge about their group, donate blood.This cross-sectional included all newly accepted students large university Eastern Province Saudi Arabia (N=1145) during August 2020. The data...

Background: There are few data on assessment methods in the field of family medicine Arab countries. Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University (IAU) 2017 established clerkship rotation for fifth-year medical students. The objective study is to evaluate multifaceted and their correlation each other among students IAU. Methods: We examined performance 455 from two batches (2018 2019) continuous course assessment, Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCE), extended matching questions...

Background: Overweight and obesity represent a rapidly growing pandemic of public health concern that affects virtually all ages socio-economic groups. They are associated with epidemic chronic diseases over the world. Gulf countries at top list for this epidemic. Aims & Objectives: To study prevalence factors among females attending Al-Qatif care centers, Eastern Saudi Arabia. Materials Methods: A cross- sectional was carried out adult females, al Qatif primary centers (PHCCs),...

BACKGROUND: Cyclists are predisposed to different types of injuries whose patterns and distribution change over time. During bicycling, the high demand on lower extremities produce speed places load legs resulting in overuse which pain Achilles tendon is one. This study assessed cyclists eastern province Saudi Arabia.MATERIALS AND METHODS: was a cross-sectional active Arabia. Data were collected using validated pretested web-based self-administered questionnaire. Of 511 invited, 311...

BACKGROUND: The coverage of the seasonal influenza vaccine has always been sub-par. Understanding motivators receiving vaccines, especially during pandemics, could enhance and increase rates. Saudi Ministry Health launched its annual vaccination campaign 2021 season provided vaccinations in primary healthcare settings. This study aims to explore public receive vaccination, particularly coronavirus disease 2019 global pandemic. MATERIALS AND METHODS: cross-sectional enrolled 783 participants...

This study aimed to determine rubella virus infectivity and immune status in pregnant females who visited the family medicine obstetrics clinics at a large hospital Saudi Arabia, identify possible predictors of susceptibility.This registered-based, cross-sectional included pregnant, aged between 18 50 years old, presented for first antenatal visit 2017 2020. Data on sociodemographic, characteristics serological results were collected. Chi-Squared or Fisher's Exact test t tests used bivariate...

Background: Avian influenza is considered as a global health problem.Knowledge of the people about avian flu important to implement different prevention and control measures raise level their awareness.Objective: was assess knowledge among Primary Health Care Centers (PHCCs) attendees, determine possible associations between some socio-demographic characteristics.Methods: This crosssectional study conducted in two randomly selected PHCCs Al-Khobar city, Kingdom Saudi Arabia (KSA) during...

Background Family Medicine was introduced as a major undergraduate clinical rotation in 2016 after the medical college at Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University revised its curriculum. Objective Assessing how students’ knowledge has improved post introduction to school Study Design This cross-sectional epidemiological study among fifth year students (n = 219). A pretest and post-test distributed all voluntarily during period of October 2017 May 2018. They were asked rate exam well. Results...