A5043523431- SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 Research
- Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- COVID-19 and healthcare impacts
- COVID-19 Clinical Research Studies
- COVID-19 Pandemic Impacts
- Long-Term Effects of COVID-19
- COVID-19 epidemiological studies
- Antifungal resistance and susceptibility
- Poxvirus research and outbreaks
- Tuberculosis Research and Epidemiology
- Healthcare professionals’ stress and burnout
- Viral Infections and Outbreaks Research
- Antibiotic Use and Resistance
- Bacillus and Francisella bacterial research
- Family and Patient Care in Intensive Care Units
- HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions
- COVID-19 Impact on Reproduction
- Mycobacterium research and diagnosis
- Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia detection and treatment
- Infective Endocarditis Diagnosis and Management
- Telemedicine and Telehealth Implementation
- Cardiac, Anesthesia and Surgical Outcomes
- Antibiotic Resistance in Bacteria
- Viral gastroenteritis research and epidemiology
King Saud University
2016-2025
King Saud Medical City
2019-2025
University of Ottawa
2007-2025
King Khalid University Hospital
2011-2023
University of Birmingham
2020-2022
Qassim University
2022
Institut de Virologie
2020-2021
NIHR Birmingham Biomedical Research Centre
2021
Yorkshire Cancer Research
2021
Urology Foundation
2021
The global pandemic of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has led to unprecedented psychological stress on health workers (HCWs). We aimed assess the impact COVID-19 HCWs in comparison brought by Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS-CoV) epidemic Saudi Arabia. Between February 5th and 16th, 2020, 811 health-care (HCWs) a tertiary care teaching hospital were invited fill questionnaire regarding concerns worries about novel pandemic, along with Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD-7) Severity...
ABSTRACT The Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) was first documented in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) 2012 and, to date, has been identified 180 cases with 43% mortality. In this study, we have determined MERS-CoV evolutionary rate, genetic variants virus and their distribution throughout Arabian peninsula, genome positions under positive selection, important features for monitoring adaptation human transmission identifying source infections. Respiratory samples from...
Objectives: To quantify parental acceptance of the COVID-19 vaccine and assess hesitancy (VH) for vs. childhood vaccines. Methods: Eight scale (VHS) items, adopted from WHO's Strategic Advisory Group Immunization (SAGE), were used to VH routine We distributed online survey parents with commence national vaccination program in Saudi Arabia. Results: Among 3,167 parents, 47.6% are decided vaccinate their children against COVID-19. The most common reasons refusal inadequate safety information...
This study aimed to identify coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccine perception, acceptance, confidence, hesitancy, and barriers among health care workers (HCWs).An online national cross-sectional pilot-validated questionnaire was self-administered by HCWs in Saudi Arabia, which is a nation with MERS-CoV experience. The main outcome variable HCWs' acceptance of COVID-19 candidates. factors associated vaccination were identified through logistic regression analysis, the level anxiety...
SARS-CoV-2 MERS-CoV COVID-19 Saudi ArabiaMiddle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (MERS-CoV) has plagued the Middle since it was first reported in 2012.Recently, at end of December 2019, a cluster pneumonia cases were from Wuhan city, Hubei Province, China, linked to wet seafood market with new coronavirus identified as etiologic agent currently named SARS-CoV-2.Most are Mainland China international spread 25 countries.The novelty virus, rapid national and spread, lack therapeutic...
The purpose of our study was to assess COVID-19 vaccine acceptance among health care workers (HCWs) in the Kingdom Saudi Arabia (KSA) and identify: 1) barriers; 2) demographic differences; 3) most trusted sources information.Between October December 2020, all registered HCWs KSA were emailed a survey questionnaire, using Qualtrics® Google Forms®, evaluating their vaccine.Of 23,582 participants surveyed, 15,299 (64.9%) said they would accept vaccine. Vaccine differed by several...
Background: As the COVID-19 Delta variant has spread across globe, healthcare workers' (HCWs) knowledge, worries, and vaccine booster acceptance should be assessed. Methods: Online questionnaires aimed at HCWs in Saudi Arabia were distributed between 9 12 August 2021, aiming to evaluate HCWs' perceptions worries about as well their feelings receiving a booster-vaccine. Results: A total of 1279 participated, with 51.1% being physicians 41.7% nurses. 92.5% aware emergence variant. Still, only...
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) was the fourth country in world to authorize BNT162b2 coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccine, which it rolled out on December 17, 2020 and first targeted at healthcare workers (HCWs). This study assesses vaccine uptake among this group during month its availability.
As the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant emerged and spread globally at an alarming speed, healthcare workers' (HCWs) uncertainties, worries, resilience, coping strategies warranted assessment. The COVID-19 pandemic had a severe psychological impact on HCWs, including development of Post-Traumatic Stress symptoms. Specific subgroups such as front-line female workers, were more prone to poor mental health outcomes difficulties facing stress.
Background: Monkeypox virus re-surged in May 2022 as a new potential global health threat, with outbreaks bursting multiple countries across different continents. This study was conducted Saudi Arabia during the first month following WHO announcement of outbreak, to assess healthcare workers (HCWs) perceptions of, worries concerning, and vaccine acceptance for, Monkeypox, light resolving COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: A national cross-sectional survey between 27 10 June 2022, Arabia. Data were...
As the Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) continues to occur in small outbreaks Saudi Arabia, we aimed assess knowledge, attitudes and intended practices of healthcare workers (HCWs) during early stage COVID-19 pandemic compare worry levels with previous findings MERS-CoV outbreak 2015. We sent an adapted version our previously published questionnaire same cohort HCWs at a tertiary hospital Arabia. About 40% sample had experience confirmed or suspected patients, those...
Abstract Objectives This study aimed to identify COVID-19 vaccine perception, acceptance, confidence, hesitancy, and barriers among healthcare workers (HCW). Methods An online national cross-sectional pilot-validated questionnaire was self-administered by HCW in Saudi Arabia, a nation with MERS-CoV experience. The main outcome variable HCW’s acceptance of candidates. associated factors vaccination were identified through logistic regression analysis the level anxiety using generalized...
Coronavirus disease-2019 is currently causing a world pandemic. The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) reported its first case on March 2, 2020. Due to potential rapid dissemination within the public and large probability countrywide outbreak, along with country's experience in battling another similar coronavirus (the Middle East respiratory syndrome–coronavirus), KSA was among leading bodies for swift community action hospital preparedness.
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) is home to two the circulating beta coronaviruses, Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (MERS-CoV) and SARS-CoV-2 causative agent COVID-19 pandemic.MERS-CoV was first discovered in KSA September 2012 [1] has subsequently spread 27 coun-tries.Of global total reported 2949 laboratory-confirmed cases through June 1, 2020, 74% (2167) including 842 deaths were by [2,3].SARS-Cov-2, China December 2019 [4], received pandemic status on March 11, 2020 [5],...
The aim of this study was to compare the perception, confidence, hesitancy and acceptance rate various COVID-19 vaccine types among healthcare workers (HCWs) in Saudi Arabia, a nation with Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus experience.National cross-sectional, pilot-validated questionnaire.Online, self-administered questionnaire HCWs.A total 2007 HCWs working Kingdom Arabia participated; 1512 (75.3%) participants completed survey were included analysis.Data collected through an...
<b>Objective:</b> To evaluate tuberculosis (TB) incidence rates and trends over a period of 20 years (1991-2010) assess the impact National TB Control Program (NTP) on trends.<br> <b>Methods:</b> This is retrospective study surveillance data reported by Ministry Health. We evaluated nationality, age, region country assessed study. Chi-squared test was used to trend change its significance.<br> <b>Results:</b> There were total 64,345 cases period. Of these 48% Non-Saudis. annual rate ranged...
Background: Healthcare workers' (HCWs') travel-related anxiety needs to be assessed in light of the emergence SARS-CoV-2 mutations. Methods: An online, cross-sectional questionnaire among HCWs between December 21, 2020 January 7, 2021. The outcome variables were HCWs' knowledge and awareness B.1.1.7 lineage that was recently reported as UK variant concern, its associated travel worry Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD-7) score. Results: A total 1,058 completed survey; 66.5% female, 59.0%...
Abstract Background The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) was the fourth country in world to authorize BNT162b2 coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccine, which it rolled out on December 17, 2020 and first targeted at healthcare workers (HCWs). This study assesses vaccine uptake among this group during month its availability. Methods A national cross-sectional, pilot-validated, self-administered survey conducted HCWs KSA between 27, January 3, 2021. included sociodemographic details, previous...
Abstract Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has caused an unprecedented health crisis around the world, not least because of its heterogeneous clinical presentation and course. The new information on pandemic emerging daily made it challenging for healthcare workers (HCWs) to stay current with latest knowledge, which could influence their attitudes practices during patient care. This study is a follow-up evaluation changes in HCWs’ attitudes, as well anxiety levels regarding COVID-19 since...
Antimicrobial resistance is a global issue that causes significant morbidity and mortality. Therefore, this study aims to assess knowledge, attitudes, practices (KAP) of the general Saudi populations toward antibiotics use.A cross-sectional, anonymous online survey was conducted from January 1 May 11, 2020, across five major regions Arabia. Participants (aged ≥18 years) were invited through social media complete an self-structured questionnaire. All data analyzed by Statistical Package (SPSS...