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Shuriquie, Nasser. "Military psychiatry – a Jordanian experience." Psychiatric Bulletin 27, no. 10 (October 2003): 386–88. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s0955603600003184.
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Jordan is a Middle-Eastern country, located North West of Saudia Arabia. The total area is 93 300 sqkm. Jordan has borders with Iraq, Israel, Saudi Arabia, Syria and the West Bank. Regarding ethnic groups, about 98% of population are Arabs, 1% Circassian and 1% Armenian. Moslems make up around 94% of the population and the remaining 6% are Christians. Jordan is a constitutional Monarchy that became independent from British administration in 1946. The population of Jordan is 5 307 740 (July 2002 estimate), the capital is Amman and the language is Arabic.
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Shuriquie, Nasser. "Military psychiatry – a Jordanian experience." Psychiatric Bulletin 27, no. 10 (October 2003): 386–88. http://dx.doi.org/10.1192/pb.27.10.386.
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Jordan is a Middle-Eastern country, located North West of Saudia Arabia. The total area is 93 300 sqkm. Jordan has borders with Iraq, Israel, Saudi Arabia, Syria and the West Bank. Regarding ethnic groups, about 98% of population are Arabs, 1% Circassian and 1% Armenian. Moslems make up around 94% of the population and the remaining 6% are Christians. Jordan is a constitutional Monarchy that became independent from British administration in 1946. The population of Jordan is 5 307 740 (July 2002 estimate), the capital is Amman and the language is Arabic.
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Khaled H. Alhomayani, Faisal, Awatif Elmohamady Edrees, Amal Abdullah Aljuaid, Shahad Saud Alhamyani, Najwa Jameel Althobaiti, Asma Ahmed Alharthi, and Hebatullah Abdulaziz Alshehri. "POPULATION AWARENESS AND KNOWLEDGE OF SYSTEMIC LUPUS ERYTHEMATOSUS INTAIF, SAUDI ARABIA." International Journal of Advanced Research 10, no. 11 (November 30, 2022): 770–78. http://dx.doi.org/10.21474/ijar01/15729.
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Background: Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) is a systemic autoimmune disease that necessitates a multidisciplinary approach. Many studies showed misconceptions and low awareness in different regions of the kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The aim: of this study is to evaluate the level of awareness among general population in Taif city, Saudi Arabia. Methodology:across-sectional study using a self-administrated online Arabic questionnaire. Results: a total of responses from 408 participants whose sociodemographic characteristics showed 34.8% belonged to the age group of 18-24 years, 66.2% were females, 53.7% were married, 83.6% were Saudis, 35.5% had post-graduate education, and 46.1% were medical students. The analysis showed that 89% had poor awareness, only 3.7% had good awareness and 7.6% had a fair awareness about SLE. Conclusion: This study showedlow general awareness and some misconceptionsamong the Taif-KSA population regarding the SLE. Recommendations: health education campaigns to increase awareness of SLE among the Saudi population, will be helpful to detect and diagnose early cases of SLE patients to reduce its complication and improve the quality of patients life.
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Alzahrani, Abdullah M., Georgia Ragia, Hamza Hanieh, and Vangelis G. Manolopoulos. "Genotyping ofCYP2C9andVKORC1in the Arabic Population of Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia." BioMed Research International 2013 (2013): 1–6. http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/315980.
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Polymorphisms in the genes encoding CYP2C9 enzyme and VKORC1 reductase significantly influence the dose variability of coumarinic oral anticoagulants (COAs). Substantial inter- and intraethnic variability exists in the frequencies ofCYP2C9∗2 and∗3 andVKORC1–1639A alleles. However, the prevalence ofCYP2C9andVKORC1genetic variants is less characterized in Arab populations. A total of 131 healthy adult subjects from the Al-Ahsa region of Saudi Arabia were genotyped for theCYP2C9∗2 and∗3 andVKORC1–1639G>A polymorphisms by PCR-RFLP method. The frequencies of theCYP2C9∗2 and∗3 andVKORC1–1639A alleles were 13.3%, 2.3%, and 42.4%, respectively, with no subjects carrying 2 defective alleles. The frequencies of theCYP2C9∗3 andVKORC1–1639A alleles were significantly lower than those reported in different Arabian populations. None of the subjects with theVKORC1–1639AA genotype were carriers ofCYP2C9∗1/∗3 genotypes that lead to sensitivity to COAs therapy. The low frequency of theCYP2C9∗3 allele combined with the absence of subjects carrying 2 defectiveCYP2C9alleles suggests that, in this specific population, pharmacogenetic COAs dosing may mostly rely uponVKORC1genotyping.
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Ateef, Mahamed. "Measurement properties of the Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score Patello-Femoral questionnaire in Saudi Arabians." PeerJ 8 (July 31, 2020): e9323. http://dx.doi.org/10.7717/peerj.9323.
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Background No Arabic or its dialect questionnaire is available to evaluate the anterior knee pain in the Saudi Arabian religious population. This study aims to translate, adapt, and psychometrically validate the Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score (KOOS-PF) Patellofemoral scale in the Arabic language in Saudi Arabic dialect. Method Translation has been done as per standard guidelines. The questionnaire was administered to 95 patients to determine the psychometric properties including on two different occasions, with a 48-hour gap in-between; to ensure that their answers were reliable; 84 patients (88.4% compliance rate) responded for test and retest reliability, ceiling-floor effects, validity and other psychometric criteria. Results Cronbach’s alpha (internal consistency) and test–retest reliability was good and excellent (∞ = 0.81; ICC > 0.95). None of the items showed >30% floor or ceiling effect and the minimal detectable change was within the acceptable range (<30%). The KOOS-PF subscale showed a moderate correlation (−0.568) with pain-visual analog scale for its construct validity. Conclusion The Arabic dialect of KOOS-PFis reliable and valid to be used to evaluate isolated knee pain of patellofemoral origin in Muslim patients in Saudi Arabia.
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Alamri, Hasan Saeed, Abdullah Algarni, Shehata F. Shehata, Ali Al Bshabshe, Nada N. Alshehri, Abdalla M. ALAsiri, Amjad H. Hussain, et al. "Prevalence of Depression, Anxiety, and Stress among the General Population in Saudi Arabia during Covid-19 Pandemic." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 17, no. 24 (December 9, 2020): 9183. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijerph17249183.
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Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has had a significant impact on public mental health. Our objective was to assess prevalence of depression, anxiety, and stress among the general population in Saudi Arabia during this pandemic. A descriptive cross-sectional approach was used targeting all accessible populations in Saudi Arabia. Data were collected from participants using an electronic pre-structured questionnaire. Psychological impact was assessed using the Arabic version of Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale (DASS-21). A total of 1597 participants completed the survey. In total, 17.1% reported moderate to severe depressive symptoms; 10% reported moderate to severe anxiety symptoms; and 12% reported moderate to severe stress levels. Depression, anxiety, and stress were significantly higher among females, younger respondents, and health care providers. Depression was higher among smokers, singles, and non-working respondents. Anxiety was higher among those reporting contacts with COVID-19 positive cases, previously quarantined and those with chronic health problems. Our findings reaffirm the importance of providing appropriate knowledge and specialized interventions to promote the mental well-being of the Saudi population, paying particular attention to high-risk groups.
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Alruwaitaa, Mona A., Aldanah Alshathri, Lama Alajllan, Norah Alshahrani, Wejdan Alotaibi, Iffat Elbarazi, and Madhawi M. Aldhwayan. "The Arabic Version of the Adult Eating Behavior Questionnaire among Saudi Population: Translation and Validation." Nutrients 14, no. 21 (November 7, 2022): 4705. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/nu14214705.
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Inherited individual differences in eating behaviors known as “appetitive traits” can be measured using the Adult Eating Behavior Questionnaire (AEBQ). The AEBQ can be used to assess individuals that require intervention regarding their weight, eating habits, and for the identification of eating disorders. Arabic eating behavior assessment tools are few. This study, therefore, aimed to translate and validate the AEBQ in Arabic language (AEBQ-Ar) and to confirm the factor structure while assessing the internal consistency of all subscales. Participants completed the AEBQ-Ar and reported their sociodemographic data online. Exploratory factor analysis (EFA) was used and internal reliability was assessed using Cronbach’s α. Correlations between AEBQ-Ar subscales and body mass index (BMI) were done using Pearson’s correlation. A sample of 596 adults, mean age of 35.61 ± 12.85 years, was recruited from Saudi Arabia. The 6-factor structure was the best model, excluding emotional under- eating subscale and merging enjoyment of food and food responsiveness subscales. Internal consistency was acceptable for all subscales (Cronbach’s α = 0.89–0.66). Emotional over- eating was positively associated with BMI, and slowness in eating was negatively associated with BMI. The AEBQ-Ar with 6-subscales appears to be a valid and reliable psychometric questionnaire to assess appetitive traits in Arabic speakers.
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Al Khani, M. A. F., P. E. Bebbington, J. P. Watson, and F. House. "Life Events and Schizophrenia." British Journal of Psychiatry 148, no. 1 (January 1986): 12–22. http://dx.doi.org/10.1192/bjp.148.1.12.
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Using an Arabic version of the PSE, supplemented by CATEGO, we selected 48 patients with acute schizophrenia from the population of the Najd region of Saudi Arabia. Their life-event histories for the six months before onset or relapse were compared with those of 62 control subjects. A postive association between events and onset was established only for married women, although there was a parallel trend for men and single women suffering their first schizophrenic episode. The observed impact of life events was limited to the three weeks before onset. These findings are discussed in the light of Saudi culture.
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Algabbani, Aljoharah Mohammed, Rasha Almubark, Nora Althumiri, Amani Alqahtani, and Nasser BinDhim. "The Prevalence of Cigarette Smoking in Saudi Arabia in 2018." Food and Drug Regulatory Science Journal 1, no. 1 (December 12, 2018): 1. http://dx.doi.org/10.32868/rsj.v1i1.22.
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Tobacco smoke is the second leading risk factor for death worldwide. This report aims to determine the recent prevalence of and factors associated with cigarette smoking in Saudi Arabia.
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Data were pooled from two nationwide cross-sectional surveys conducted in 2018 across the 13 regions of Saudi Arabia. The study targeted Arabic-speaking Saudi residents aged 18 years or older between March and July 2018.
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A total of 7,317 adults across the 13 regions of Saudi Arabia were included in this study. The prevalence of cigarette smoking was 21.4% of the population. The prevalence of smoking was 32.5% among males and 3.9% among females. There is a disparity in cigarette smoking prevalence from one region to another. The Aljwaf, Northen Borders, Riyadh, and Eastern regions have the highest prevalence, while the fewest cigarette smokers live in Aseer Jizan and Albaha.
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The prevalence of cigarette smoking was relatively high among males, those aged 25–44 year old, and those who live in the northern regions.
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ALhawamdeh, Haifa, and Lamia KhairEddeen. "The Degree of Native Language Teachers’ Consideration of Persuasive Writing Skills in Teaching Expression." International Journal of Education in Mathematics, Science and Technology 10, no. 2 (March 5, 2022): 409–23. http://dx.doi.org/10.46328/ijemst.2258.
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This study aimed to examine the degree of Arabic language teachers’ consideration of persuasive writing skills in teaching expression and their differences according to the variables of gender, academic qualifications, and years of experience. To achieve the objectives of the study, the descriptive approach was applied in the form of the school survey method. The study sample consisted of 239 male and female Arabic language teachers in public schools of Najran region in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. They constituted 42.7% of the study population. To collect the data, the study used a questionnaire consisting of 21 items after verifying its validity and reliability in the Saudi context. The results showed that the degree to which the Arabic language teachers consider the persuasive writing skills in teaching expression in all domains of the study instrument and the total score ranked moderate. Also, the results revealed that there were statistically significant differences in the degree of Arabic language teachers’ consideration of persuasive writing skills in teaching expression in all domains of the study instrument and the total score due to gender variables in favor of females, academic qualifications in favor of graduate studies, and years of experience in favor of ten years or more. The study recommends the Ministry of Education should work on developing the practices of Arabic language teachers for persuasive writing skills in teaching expression by providing appropriate training programs.
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Anweigi, Lamyia, Alhanoof Aldegheishem, Ambreen Azam, Yara Alromaih, Fatima Alkeait, Lama Alhaimy, Ahmad Ahmeda, Shaza Bishti, Faleh Tamimi, and Raidan Ba-Hattab. "Oral-Health-Related Self-Efficacy among the Elderly Population in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 19, no. 23 (November 29, 2022): 15900. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijerph192315900.
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Oral health self-efficacy is a fundamental determinant of behavioral changes among elderly patients. Objective: To assess the oral self-efficacy among the Saudi population aged 65 years old and above in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Methodology: This was a cross-sectional survey conducted on elderly individuals in Riyadh. An Arabic version of the Geriatric Self-Efficacy Scale for Oral Health (GSEOH) was administered to all participants. The dependent variables included oral function, oral hygiene habits, and dental visits. For the statistical analysis, two independent sample t-tests and a one-way ANOVA test were used. Significance was judged at a p-value less than 0.05. Results: Of 400 participants recruited, 53% were males. About 58% had retained teeth, and 72% had visited a dentist in the past 12 months. Overall, 31.6%, 34.64%, 22.65%, and 11.14% of the participants rated their oral health as good, fairly good, rather poor, and poor, respectively. Age (p < 0.001), educational level (p < 0.001), and working status (p < 0.001) were significantly associated with GSEOH scores. Other sociodemographic characteristics were not found to affect the GSEOH scores. Conclusions: The overall self-efficacy of oral health among Saudi elderly individuals is fairly good. Age, educational level, and occupational status are the main determinants of oral health self-efficacy scores.
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Al-Ruwali, Naif, and Abdulrahman Hagr. "Prevalence of Presbycusis in the Elderly Saudi Arabian Population “Arabic abstracts”." Journal of Taibah University Medical Sciences 5, no. 1 (2010): A3. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/s1658-3612(10)70128-1.
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Alkhunizan, Muath, Abdullah Alkhenizan, and Loay Basudan. "Prevalence of Mild Cognitive Impairment and Dementia in Saudi Arabia: A Community-Based Study." Dementia and Geriatric Cognitive Disorders Extra 8, no. 1 (March 20, 2018): 98–103. http://dx.doi.org/10.1159/000487231.
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Introduction: The age of the population in Saudi Arabia is shifting toward elderly, which can lead to an increased risk of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and dementia. Objective: The aim of this study is to determine the prevalence of cognitive impairment (MCI and dementia) among elderly patients in a community-based setting in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Methods: In this cross-sectional study, we included patients aged 60 years and above who were seen in the Family Medicine Clinics affiliated with King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre. Patients with delirium, active depression, and patients with a history of severe head trauma in the past 3 months were excluded. Patients were interviewed during their regular visit by a trained physician to collect demographic data and to administer the validated Arabic version of the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) test. Results: One hundred seventy-one Saudi patients were recruited based on a calculated sample size for the aim of this study. The mean age of included sample was 67 ± 6 years. The prevalence of cognitive impairment was 45%. The prevalence of MCI was 38.6% and the prevalence of dementia was 6.4%. Age, low level of education, hypertension, and cardiovascular disease were risk factors for cognitive impairment. Conclusion: Prevalence of MCI and dementia in Saudi Arabia using MoCA were in the upper range compared to developed and developing countries. The high rate of risk factors for cognitive impairment in Saudi Arabia is contributing to this finding.
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Alhawamdeh, Haifa Awwad. "Extent of Arabic Language Teachers’ Awareness of Reflective Thinking Skills and Relation to Students’ Attitude toward Arabic Language Course at Secondary Stage in Saudi Arabia." International Research in Education 5, no. 1 (March 31, 2017): 181. http://dx.doi.org/10.5296/ire.v5i1.11023.
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The current study aims to indicate the extent to which Arabic language teachers are aware of reflective thinking skills and their relationship to their students’ attitude toward the course of Arabic language at the secondary stage in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The study adopted the survey descriptive method. The population consisted of all students enrolled in the secondary schools of Najran (546) and (46) teachers, the sample was randomly selected numbered (40) teachers. The author used the questionnaire as a tool for data collection. The study showed that the students were able to master well the skills of reflective thinking, where they were able to retain and transfer reflective thinking in positions similar to those positions they trained. According to the study findings, some recommendations have been made.
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Alshaikh, Nouf. "Problems of Translating Legal Contracts: Perspectives of Saudi Translation Students." Journal of Politics and Law 15, no. 2 (May 30, 2022): 50. http://dx.doi.org/10.5539/jpl.v15n2p50.
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Legal translation is one of the challenging domains for translation students. In Saudi Arabia, university translation students are reported to encounter difficulties while translating legal contracts from English to Arabic and vice versa. Also, the literature shows that translation students use certain strategies to overcome these difficulties. This study attempted to examine the most common challenges/difficulties encountered by Saudi translation students when translating legal contracts and the strategies used by them to overcome such difficulties. In order to achieve these goals, the researcher used the descriptive analytical approach and used the questionnaire instrument in order to collect the data from the research sample. The population of this research consisted of all Saudi translation students in two Saudi universities, namely King Saud University and Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University. The research population are those students who study at the English language department in each university in the fourth year whose number is (106) students. The target sample is (50%) of the research population. So, the sample size is (53) students, being selected randomly. The findings of the study showed that legal binominal expressions and parallel structure, the structure of legal sentences, the multiple negatives, and the legal text layout are the major challenges that encounter Saudi translation students when translating legal contracts. On the other hand, parallel texts, CAT tools, and Google translation have been reported as strategies used by Saudi translation students to overcome the difficulties they face when they translate legal contracts. The results of the study have important implications for translation teachers, translation syllabus designers, universities, and translation students.
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BinDhim, Nasser F., Nora A. Althumiri, Mada H. Basyouni, Asem A. Alageel, Suliman Alghnam, Ada M. Al-Qunaibet, Rasha A. Almubark, Shahla Aldhukair, and Yasser Ad-Dab'bagh. "A Mental Health Surveillance System for the General Population During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Protocol for a Multiwave Cross-sectional Survey Study." JMIR Research Protocols 9, no. 11 (November 26, 2020): e23748. http://dx.doi.org/10.2196/23748.
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Background The COVID-19 outbreak can potentially be categorized as a traumatic event. Public health surveillance is one of the cornerstones of public health practice, and it empowers decision makers to lead and manage public health crises and programs more effectively by providing timely and useful evidence. Objective This paper presents the protocol for a study that aims to identify, track, and monitor trends in the population in Saudi Arabia at risk of major depressive disorders and anxiety during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods This study utilizes continuous, cross-sectional, national-level mental health screening via computer-assisted phone interviews, conducted in four waves on a monthly basis (between May and August 2020). Arabic-speaking adults, aged ≥18 years, and living in Saudi Arabia were recruited via a random phone list. This surveillance system used the proportional quota sampling technique to achieve an equal distribution of participants, stratified by age and gender, and region, within and across the 13 administrative regions of Saudi Arabia. A sample size of 4056 participants per wave was calculated to achieve enough power to detect changes in mental health status. The questionnaire includes the Arabic version of the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) to measure depressive symptoms and the General Anxiety Disorder-7 (GAD-7) to measure anxiety. In addition, it will collect data on sociodemographic variables and potential risk factors. Results Study recruitment began in May 2020. The data analysis was completed in October 2020, and the final report is expected to be published by the end of December 2020. Conclusions Monitoring the population’s mental health status during the COVID-19 pandemic will inform decision makers of any potential deterioration in mental health on a national level and among subgroups, including across regions, age groups, and gender groups. It will allow decision makers to recognize issues and intervene sooner. It will also provide valuable scientific data to help understand the effects of epidemics and pandemics on mental health. As far as we know, this is the only study that attempts to monitor the mental health status of the general population on a monthly basis. International Registered Report Identifier (IRRID) DERR1-10.2196/23748
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Althobaiti, Shaima O., Ghaida O. Alhumaidi, Waad M. Alwagdani, Kawther M. Almaroani, Batool S. Altowairqi, Mahmoud S. Alhaddad, and Sayed F. Abdelwahab. "Assessment of Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice among Saudi Residents Regarding Hepatitis E Virus." American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene 106, no. 2 (February 2, 2022): 626–31. http://dx.doi.org/10.4269/ajtmh.21-0841.
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ABSTRACT. Global data, including those from Saudi Arabia, that examined public knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) toward hepatitis E virus (HEV) are limited. This study examined KAP levels of the general population in Saudi Arabia toward HEV. A cross-sectional study was conducted among 768 participants. An Arabic electronic questionnaire that contained demographic data and had 35 questions was used to measure KAP of the participants concerning HEV. Collected data were analyzed at a significance level of 0.05. A total of 768 individuals participated in the study, of whom 16.3% (N = 125) were males and 83.7% (N = 643) were females. Study subjects were 18 years and above. Most of the participants were Saudi citizens (95.6%; N = 734), and from Western Saudi Arabia (76.4%; N = 587). Thirty-four percent (N = 261) of the participants had not heard of HEV, and 48% were aware that yellowish skin or eyes are the most important sign of hepatitis. The level of participants’ knowledge about HEV was low (39.5%). However, positive attitudes and practices were apparent and tended to aim at how to avoid becoming infected with HEV. In conclusion, the level of HEV-related knowledge among the participants was low, and their practices and attitudes were aimed at avoiding HEV infection. Awareness campaigns are required to increase the public’s HEV-related knowledge.
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Alkhaldi, Talal M., Ali A. Al-Jumaili, Khalid A. Alnemer, Khalid Alharbi, Elharith S. Al-Akeel, Mohammed M. Alharbi, Othman Alshabanah, Abdullah B. Juwair, and Abdullah Khoja. "Measuring the health literacy level of Arabic speaking population in Saudi Arabia using translated health literacy instruments." Pharmacy Practice 16, no. 3 (September 30, 2018): 1223. http://dx.doi.org/10.18549/pharmpract.2018.03.1223.
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Alanazi, Rawan, Ahmed Alrahim, Sara Bayounos, Abdulrahman Al-Ghuwainem, and Mohammad H. Al-Bar. "Association Between Voice Handicap Index and Reflux Symptom Index: A cross-sectional study of undiagnosed general and teacher cohorts in Saudi Arabia." Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal [SQUMJ] 18, no. 3 (December 19, 2018): 350. http://dx.doi.org/10.18295/squmj.2018.18.03.014.
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Objectives: This study aimed to assess potential associations between self-reported symptoms of laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR) and voice disorders among two undiagnosed cohorts in Saudi Arabia. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted from February to April 2017 in Khobar, Saudi Arabia. Validated Arabic versions of the Reflux Symptom Index (RSI) and 10-item Voice Handicap Index (VHI-10) were distributed to 400 teachers at 13 schools and 300 members of the general population attending an ear, nose and throat clinic in Khobar. Scores of >13 and >11 on the RSI and VHI-10 indicated a potential subjective diagnosis of LPR and voice disorders, respectively. Results: A total of 446 individuals took part in the study, including 260 members of the general population (response rate: 86.7%) and 186 teachers (response rate: 46.5%). The mean age was 32.5 years. In total, 62.2% complained of voice and/or reflux problems, with the remaining 37.8% not reporting/unaware of any problems in this regard. Among the teachers, 30.6% and 18.3% had positive RSI and VHI-10 scores, respectively, while 43.1% and 14.6% of the individuals from the general population had positive RSI and VHI-10 scores, respectively. Overall, VHI-10 scores were significantly associated with RSI scores (P <0.001). Conclusion: A significant association between RSI and VHI-10 scores suggests that there may be an association between LPR and voice disorders. These tools would therefore be a valuable method of monitoring patients; however, they cannot be used to confirm a diagnosis. Thus, more detailed studies are needed to confirm this association using a larger sample size.Keywords: Voice Disorders; Laryngopharyngeal Reflux; Hoarseness; Diagnostic Self Evaluation; School Teachers; Saudi Arabia.
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Alnahdi, Ghaleb H., and Arwa Alwadei. "Validation of the Arabic Version of the Transition Planning Inventory (TPI-AR)." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 20, no. 2 (January 9, 2023): 1135. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijerph20021135.
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The Transition Planning Inventory (TPI) is an important tool for planning the transition to life after school for students with disabilities. While interest in transition services has increased in the last decade in the Arab region, no transition assessment tools validated for the Arab population are currently available. This study is the first to validate an Arabic version (TPI-AR) for all three rating forms (student, home, and school) and examine its psychometric properties. The sample comprised 203 students with disabilities, a member of their family, and one of their teachers. The 11 subscales of TPI-AR for all three forms were found reliable and valid to be used with students with disabilities in Saudi Arabia, particularly in middle and high schools.
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Yildirim, Murat, and Zainab Alanazi. "Gratitude and Life Satisfaction: Mediating Role of Perceived Stress." International Journal of Psychological Studies 10, no. 3 (July 16, 2018): 21. http://dx.doi.org/10.5539/ijps.v10n3p21.
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The relationships between gratitude, satisfaction with life, and stress have been widely examined in different cultures. However, empirical research on these variables is scant in Saudi Arabia. The aim of this study was to investigate the mediation effect of stress in the relationship between gratitude and life satisfaction in an understudied population of Arabic student sample. Participants were 141 Arabic-speaking undergraduate students (18 males and 123 females; mean age = 23.8 years, SD = 4.23) and completed self-report measures of gratitude, satisfaction with life, and stress. As expected, regression analysis showed that gratitude positively predicted satisfaction with life, while stress negatively predicted satisfaction with life. Mediation analysis showed that stress fully mediate the relationship between gratitude and life satisfaction. Higher levels of gratitude positively predicted higher levels of satisfaction with life though the decreased stress. The emerging results have important implications to research and practice regarding understanding the mechanism underlying gratitude, satisfaction with life, and stress in the context of a non-western country.
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Alaidarous, Mohammed. "Brucellosis: An Investigation of the Knowledge, Attitudes and Behaviors Among a Selected Population in Majmaah Saudi Arab." Bioscience Biotechnology Research Communications 15, no. 1 (March 25, 2022): 228–35. http://dx.doi.org/10.21786/bbrc/15.1.35.
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Brucellosis is a zoonotic bacterial disease carried by animals such as sheep, cows, and camels. It is transmitted to humans through the consumption of affected animals or their by-products. Dairy products form a major part of the Arabic diet and are very widely consumed in Saudi Arabia, where brucellosis is endemic. This study has analyzed the current knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors toward brucellosis of adults aged 18 years and older among Majmaah University students and staff. A cross-sectional study with 181 participants was conducted using an online survey during March–April 2021. The results showed that the majority of people knew about brucellosis and its transmission, but only a fraction of them took the required precautionary measures. This study highlights that knowledge alone is insufficient to promote healthy behaviors. It is thus important to raise awareness in a way that can convert knowledge into action.
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Badwelan, Alaa, Steve Drew, and Adel A. Bahaddad. "Towards Acceptance M-Learning Approach in Higher Education in Saudi Arabia." International Journal of Business and Management 11, no. 8 (July 20, 2016): 12. http://dx.doi.org/10.5539/ijbm.v11n8p12.
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<p>Mobile learning (m-learning) is one of the most critical technological environment of distance learning in higher education institutes. The m-learning provides a widespread access to mobile devices networks and the possibility to learn regardless of time and place, unlike other learning services that depend on the location of the user. The research objectives of this study is investigate and determine the possibility of acceptance in m-Learning and examine the main factors that affect using m-Learning in higher education students in Saudi Arabia. The method tool is quantitative approach using questionnaire method to collect around 400 participants of universities students who are study in e-learning system in various collages in the universities. The survey was distributed electronically via self-selected and social network channels.</p><p>The study is applied Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT) framework. The framework focuses to determine the factors that influence the students’ intention to use M-Learning via smart mobile devices. The numbers of distance learning in some Saudi universities are increased gradually in the last five years. Also, the Saudi electronic university in Saudi Arabic has been established 2011.</p>The smart phone devices are one of popular usage in Saudi audience and eMarketer reports, it was reached around 73% of publication of internet user to in Saudi Arabia and third global country for using the smartphone depending on the number of population. It is beneficial to determine the factor that influencing to accept of M-Learning in education field generally and in higher education in particular.
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Wani, Javed Iqbal, Nouf Omar Almushayt, Wejdan Fuad Abbag, Lama Ali Buhran, and Mir Nadeem. "Pediatric first aid, trauma knowledge, and attitude among parents and general population in Aseer region, Southern Saudi Arabia." SAGE Open Medicine 10 (January 2022): 205031212211267. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/20503121221126762.
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Objectives: Around the world, accidents and injuries are the leading causes of death among children. Because mothers and family members commonly administer first aid at home and at preschools, it’s critical to learn what parents and the public think about children’s mishaps. Our objective was to assess parents’ knowledge and attitude toward pediatric first aid in the Aseer region of Saudi Arabia. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in the Aseer region of Saudi Arabia to assess the parents’ level of knowledge and attitude about pediatric first aid and trauma with an electronic- and paper-based multiple-choice self-administered questionnaire covering different medical emergencies. The Arabic and English versions of the questionnaire were made from the information obtained from the first aid educational content of the Saudi Ministry of Health. Results: When the participants were asked about their knowledge of pediatric first aid, arranged in descending order from most answers, 37% (n = 135) answered it was good, 30% (n = 111) answered that it was very good, 20% (n = 74) answered that it was not enough, and 13% (n = 47) answered that it was excellent. Results of the multiple linear regression analysis showed the knowledge score to be significantly higher among participants who had higher education levels (t = 2.039, p < 0.001), who had received first aid training before (t = 2.786, p = 0.0001), those who were already healthcare providers (t = 4.336, p < 0.001), those who were from rural districts (t = 2.5, p = 0.355), and younger personnel (t = 0.821, p = 0.345) The difference was not statistically significant. Conclusion: Although this study shows that the level of first aid knowledge among personnel who care for children was low, it also shows that they are interested in obtaining proper training.
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Tounsi, Abrar, Shahad Alammar, Nassr Almaflehi, Mohamed Bamashmous, Abdullah Al Madani, and Maria Salem Ibrahim. "Psychometric Validation of the Arabic Fear of Illness and Virus Evaluation." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 18, no. 16 (August 12, 2021): 8529. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijerph18168529.
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Global infectious pandemics can affect the psychology and behavior of human beings. Several tools were developed to evaluate the psychological impact of such outbreaks. The present study aimed to examine the psychometric properties of the Arabic translated version of Fear of Illness and Virus Evaluation scale (FIVE). FIVE is a 35-item tool consisting of four subscales that measure Fears about Contamination and Illness, Fears about Social Distancing, Behaviors Related to Illness and Virus Fears and Impact of Illness and Virus Fears. The tool was translated into Arabic by using a forward–backward translation. The online questionnaire contained the following sections: demographics, FIVE, Fear of COVID-19 Scale (FCV-19S) and face validity questions. Non-probability convenient sampling technique was used to recruit participants via a mobile instant messaging application. Reliability, concurrent validity, face validity and factor analysis were examined. The data consisted of 509 adult participants who reside in Saudi Arabia. The internal consistency of the Arabic FIVE subscales was high (0.84–0.91) with strong concurrent validity indicated by positive correlations of FIVE subscales with FCV-19S. Factor analysis suggested slightly different factor structures (Fears of Getting Sick, Fears that Others Get Sick, Fears of the Impact on Social Life and Behaviors Related to Illness and Virus Fears). Our data showed a better fit using the proposed structures. The Arabic version of the FIVE showed robust validity and reliability qualities to assess fear of COVID-19 on Arabic adult population.
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Abd ElHafeez, Samar, Iffat Elbarazi, Ramy Shaaban, Rony ElMakhzangy, Maged Ossama Aly, Amr Alnagar, Mohamed Yacoub, et al. "Arabic validation and cross-cultural adaptation of the 5C scale for assessment of COVID-19 vaccines psychological antecedents." PLOS ONE 16, no. 8 (August 26, 2021): e0254595. http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0254595.
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Background In the Arab countries, there has not been yet a specific validated Arabic questionnaire that can assess the psychological antecedents of COVID-19 vaccine among the general population. This study, therefore, aimed to translate, culturally adapt, and validate the 5C scale into the Arabic language. Methods The 5C scale was translated into Arabic by two independent bilingual co-authors, and then translated back into English. After reconciling translation disparities, the final Arabic questionnaire was disseminated into four randomly selected Arabic countries (Egypt, Libya, United Arab Emirates (UAE), and Saudi Arabia). Data from 350 Arabic speaking adults (aged ≥18 years) were included in the final analysis. Internal consistency was assessed by Cronbach’s alpha. Construct validity was determined by concurrent, convergent, discriminant, exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses. Results Age of participants ranged between 18 to 73 years; 57.14% were females, 37.43% from Egypt, 36.86%, from UAE, 30% were healthcare workers, and 42.8% had the intention to get COVID-19 vaccines. The 5 sub-scales of the questionnaire met the criterion of internal consistency (Cronbach’s alpha ≥0.7). The predictors of intention to get COVID-19 vaccines (concurrent validity) were young age and the 5C sub-scales. Convergent validity was identified by the significant inter-item and item-mean score of the sub-scale correlation (P<0.001). Discriminant validity was reported as inter-factor correlation matrix (<0.7). Kaiser-Meyer-Olkin sampling adequacy measure was 0.80 and Bartlett’s sphericity test was highly significant (P<0.001). Exploratory factor analysis indicated that the 15 items of the questionnaire could be summarized into five factors. Confirmatory factor analysis confirmed that the hypothesized five-factor model of the 15-item questionnaire was satisfied with adequate psychometric properties and fit with observed data (RMSEA = 0.060, GFI = 0.924, CFI = 0.957, TLI = 0.937, SRMR = 0.076 & NFI = 906). Conclusion The Arabic version of the 5C scale is a valid and reliable tool to assess the psychological antecedents of COVID-19 vaccine among Arab population.
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Alshahrani, Shamoukh, Abrar Alshuaibi, Malak Alkhaldi, and Pradeep Koppolu. "Perception and Knowledge of Patients from Different Regions in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia towards Oral Hygiene and Oral Hygiene Aids." Healthcare 9, no. 5 (May 17, 2021): 592. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/healthcare9050592.
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Aim: The present study aims to evaluate the perception and awareness of interdental aids in different regions of Saudi Arabia. Methods: A cross-sectional questionnaire-based study was conducted, in order to evaluate the perception and knowledge of patients towards oral hygiene products among the population of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. In total, 812 out of 1124 participants responded and completed the survey (response rate 72.2%). The data were collected using a self-administered structured questionnaire in English and Arabic. All statistical analyses were carried out using the SPSS 20 software. p < 0.05 was used to indicate statistical significance. Results: A total of 812 participants responded, of which 486 participants (60%) declared using a toothpaste and toothbrush for cleaning their teeth. The cohort consisted of 274 (34%) females who brushed twice daily, while 96 (33%) males brushed their teeth once a day and 18% of the participants did not even brush once a day. The results indicated that 332 (64%) female participants and 174 (60%) male participants had perception and knowledge of the use of dental floss or any other device to clean between their teeth, while 174 (48.50%) male participants and 174 (49.10%) female participants cleaned their tongue with the same brush, rather than using a tongue scrubber or any other aids. Conclusion: The total awareness of interdental aids in Saudi Arabia is unsatisfactory, as demonstrated by the participants not being conscious or informed about the maintenance of their oral health. A majority of participants did not report adopting basic techniques, such as tongue brushing. This study reveals that no interdental aids were used by 16% of the participants. Thus, it is crucial to develop an effective educational program which emphasizes oral healthcare in this population.
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Hummadi, Abdulrahman, Saeed Yafei, Mohammed Badedi, Raed Abutaleb, Hussain Darraj, Ali Jaber Alhagawy, Abdullah Khawaji, et al. "Validation of the Arabic Version of Diabetes Eating Problem Survey–Revised (DEPS-R) among Adolescents with Type 1 Diabetes." Nutrients 15, no. 3 (January 21, 2023): 561. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/nu15030561.
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Disordered eating behaviors (DEBs) in type 1 diabetes (T1D) have been studied globally in different age groups. However, there is no validated diabetes-specific questionnaire in the Arabic language for the screening of DEBs. This study aimed to translate the Diabetes Eating Problem Survey–Revised scale (DEPS-R) into the Arabic language and study its psychometric properties in adolescents with T1D. We adopted the forward–backward procedure to translate the DEPS-R questionnaire into Arabic. The validation study enrolled 258 Saudi adolescents with T1D aged 12–18 years who completed the Arabic DEPS-R questionnaire and the EAT-26. The Arabic DEPS-R showed good construct validity and reliability (Cronbach’s alpha = 0.86). The factor analysis revealed a three-factor structure of DEPS-R which explains 54.4 % of the variance. In total, 30.6% of the participants are at high risk for DEBs (DEPS-R score ≥ 20). The psychometric properties of the Arabic DEPS-R are satisfactory, consistent with the original scale and translations in other languages. These results support the validity of the Arabic DEPS-R for assessment of DEBs in the T1D Arabic population.
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Alqahtani, Bader A., Ahmed S. Alhowimel, Mohammed M. Alshehri, Maha A. Alqahtani, Abdulaziz A. Almuhaysh, Ali O. Alshakarah, Aljawharah Alanazi, Aeshah H. Khoja, and Aqeel M. Alenazi. "Cross-Cultural Adaptation and Validation of the Arabic Version of the Mini-BESTest among Community-Dwelling Older Adults in Saudi Arabia." Healthcare 10, no. 10 (September 28, 2022): 1903. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/healthcare10101903.
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Backgrounds: The Mini-BESTest is a clinical assessment of balance impairment; however, the translation and psychometric properties in the Arabic-speaking population have not yet been investigated. The purpose of this study was to translate into Arabic and evaluate the psychometric properties of the Mini-BESTest in Saudi community-dwelling older adults. Methods: This is a cross-sectional transcultural adaptation and validation study. A total of 144 community-dwelling older adults were enrolled (mean age = 66.2 ± 6.2 years). The translation and cross-cultural adaptation of the Mini-BESTest from English to Arabic was performed using standardized guidelines. Test–retest reliability was examined using the intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC) with one week between test and retest. The internal consistency was assessed using Cronbach’s alpha. Construct validity of the Mini-BESTest was assessed using balance such as Berg Balance Scale (BBS) and Falls Efficacy Scale International (FES-I). Results: The Arabic version of the Mini-BESTest showed good internal consistency (Cronbach’s alpha = 0.93). The scale shows excellent test–retest reliability (ICC = 0.99, 95% CI, 0.98–0.99) and excellent inter-rater reliability (ICC = 0.93, 95% CI, 0.70–0.97), which is indicative of the measure’s stability and repeatability. Mini-BESTest total scores showed an excellent inter-rater agreement. There was a significant correlation between total score of the Mini-BESTest and BBS (r = 0.72; p < 0.001). Mini-BESTest had a moderate association with FES-I. Conclusion: The Arabic version of the Mini-BESTest is a reliable and valid test for assessing balance in older adults. More research is needed to confirm the test’s reliability and validity in a specific population, such as those with neurological problems.
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Alammari, Ghaida, Hawazin Alhazzani, Nouf AlRajhi, Ibrahim Sales, Amr Jamal, Turky H. Almigbal, Mohammed A. Batais, Yousif A. Asiri, and Yazed AlRuthia. "Validation of an Arabic Version of the Adherence to Refills and Medications Scale (ARMS)." Healthcare 9, no. 11 (October 24, 2021): 1430. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/healthcare9111430.
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Background: Medication non-adherence is a complex multifactorial phenomenon impacting patients with various health conditions worldwide. Therefore, its detection can improve patient outcomes and minimize the risk of adverse consequences. Even though multiple self-reported medication adherence assessment scales are available, very few of them exist in Arabic language. Therefore, the aim of this study was to validate a newly translated Arabic version of the Adherence to Refills and Medications Scale (ARMS) among patients with chronic health conditions. Methods: This is a single-center cross-sectional study that was conducted between October 10th 2018 and March 23rd 2021. ARMS was first translated to Arabic using the forward-backward translation method. The translated scale was then piloted among 21 patients with chronic health conditions (e.g., diabetes, hypertension, etc.…) to examine its reliability and comprehensibility using the test-retest method. Thereafter, the Arabic-translated ARMS was self-administered to adult patients aged ≥18 years with chronic health conditions visiting the primary care clinics of a university-affiliated tertiary care hospital in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Construct validity was examined using factor analysis with varimax rotation. Results: Of the 264 patients who were invited to participate, 202 (76.5%) consented and completed the questionnaire. Most of the participants were males (69.9%), married (75.2%), having a college degree or higher (50.9%), retired or unemployed (65.2%), aged ≥ 50 years (65.2%), and are diabetic (95.9%). The 12-item Arabic-translated ARMS mean score was 17.93 ± 4.90, and the scale yielded good internal consistency (Cronbach’s alpha = 0.802) and test-retest reliability (Intraclass correlation coefficient = 0.97). Two factors were extracted explaining 100% of the of the total variance (factor 1 = 52.94% and factor 2 = 47.06%). Conclusions: The 12-item Arabic version of ARMS demonstrated good validity and reliability. Therefore, it should help in the detection of medication non-adherence among Arabic-speaking patient population and minimize the risk of adverse consequences.
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JAMA, OMAR. "Exploring the Motivation Orientations for Learning Arabic as L2 Based on Self Determination Theory." International Journal of Linguistics and Translation Studies 3, no. 1 (February 19, 2022): 74–87. http://dx.doi.org/10.36892/ijlts.v3i1.202.
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The number of enrollment in Arabic language classes in the last two decades experienced a remarkable spike worldwide. Hence, exploring students’ motivation in learning Arabic language as L2 has gained considerable scholarly attention in various contexts. This study aims to explore the motivation orientations of Arabic language learners at King Khalid University based on Self-determination Theory ( SDT). A total of 52 students of Arabic, in the first and second year, were randomly selected. A 19-item questionnaire based on SDT was administrated to the participants via online. A principle component analysis was primarily employed (PCA) to categorize the questionnaire items into distinctive and latent factors. The results yielded four distinctive motivation orientations ,with an eigenvalue greater than one for each. In addition, categorial analysis was employed to analysis an open-ended item. The categorial analysis highlighted that religious reasons for learning of learning Arabic is the most frequently reported reason for learning Arabic as l2 among this population. Moreover, the results showed that religious identity and religious motives have a latent role in determining the students’ overall motivation orientations in learning Arabic. Also, the results showed that demotivating factors could possibly exist among learners of Arabic in the Saudi context.
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Alherabi, Ameen, Talal Al-Khatib, Firas R. Abi Sheffah, Yousra Alturki, Hassan Alqurashi, Abdulkarim Alhassoun, and Omar Alqurashi. "Knowledge and Awareness Regarding Bell’s Palsy Among the General Population in the Western Region of Saudi Arabia." Journal of Healthcare Sciences 02, no. 01 (2021): 01–08. http://dx.doi.org/10.52533/johs.2021.2101.
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Background: Bell's palsy is a paralysis of the seventh cranial nerve that controls the muscles of the face, leading to sudden weakness on one side of the face. Of the total, 60–75% of Bell’s palsy cases are considered idiopathic. Thirty percent of the patients have poor recovery as they may experience facial muscle weakness, facial disfigurement, psychological trauma, and facial pain. Method: This study aimed to examine the awareness level regarding Bell’s palsy among the general population of the Makkah, Jeddah and Taif regions of Saudi Arabia. A cross-sectional study design was undertaken from June to September 2021, included 418 participants, and data were collected using an Arabic self-administered online survey. Institutional review board approval and informed consent were obtained. Results: There was a significant association between sex and the knowledge of Bell’s palsy (P=.022). In addition, a previous history of Bell’s palsy was significantly associated with a good knowledge level: 38.1% of participants with a previous history of facial palsy had a good awareness level compared with 17.6% of those who did not (P=.019). Conclusion: The overall awareness regarding Bell’s palsy was unsatisfactory. More efforts, including health education programs, should be made to improve public awareness regarding this disorder and to achieve favorable outcomes and avoid future complications of the condition.
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Alwaleedi, Mohammed. "Attitudes of learners at the Arabic Language Institute at King Abdulaziz University towards Online Collaborative Writing during Covid-19 Pandemic." Arab World English Journal, no. 2 (January 24, 2022): 302–16. http://dx.doi.org/10.24093/awej/covid2.20.
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his study aims to examine learners’ attitudes at the Arabic Language Institute at King Abdulaziz University towards online collaborative writing during the Covid-19 Pandemic. The study was conducted in the first semester of the academic year 2021/2022. The study participants are students from the language Institute of King Abdul-Aziz University, Saudi Arabia. Forty-three students (19 males and 24 females) constituted the study population. The researcher administered a 30-item questionnaire. The results revealed that the participants held positive attitudes towards utilizing online collaborative writing activities. Moreover, they enjoyed the experience and considered online collaborative activities to be worthwhile experience. Additionally, they indicated that it improved their fluency and accuracy in writing and vocabulary use. However, they listed some challenges like lack of time and lack of equal participation from all participants. Finally, the researcher concluded with some recommendations.
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Wang, Dong D., Balkees A. Bakhotmah, Frank B. Hu, and Hasan Ali Alzahrani. "Prevalence and Correlates of Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy in a Saudi Arabic Population: A Cross-Sectional Study." PLoS ONE 9, no. 9 (September 3, 2014): e106935. http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0106935.
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Alqahtani, Bader A. "Association between Physical Frailty and Sleep Quality among Saudi Older Adults: A Community-Based, Cross-Sectional Study." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 18, no. 23 (December 3, 2021): 12741. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijerph182312741.
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(1) Background: Prevalence of poor sleep quality and its association with frailty status among the aging population of Saudi Arabia has not been studied. Therefore, the main objective of the current study was to estimate the prevalence of poor sleep quality and investigate the association between poor sleep quality and frailty in Saudi older adults; (2) Methods: A total of 270 (mean age 69.9 ± 6.2) older adults from the Riyadh region were involved in the study. To measure sleep quality, the Arabic version of the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) was used. The Fried’s frailty index was utilized to assess frailty. Using multiple logistic regression models, the association between sleep quality and frailty status was evaluated using the Odds Ratio and confidence intervals (CI 95%); (3) Results: The pre-frailty and frailty status were prevalent among older adults who had poor sleep quality, 37% and 37.6% (p < 0.001), retrospectively. Poor sleep quality (PSQI > 5) was independently associated with both frailty (OR = 2.13) and prefrailty groups (OR = 1.67); (4) Conclusions: our study demonstrated a significant association between frailty and poor sleep quality. However, a longitudinal future study needs to be established to confirm this association and establish the causality relationship.
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Alshaalan, Ziad Mansour. "Knowledge on the Use of Isotretinoin and Its Side Effects and Awareness towards Saudi FDA-Pregnancy Prevention Program among the Female Acne Patients: A Northern Saudi Study." Medicina 58, no. 11 (November 7, 2022): 1609. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/medicina58111609.
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Background and Objectives: Acne vulgaris is one of the most common dermatological disorders among adolescents and adults in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). Isotretinoin is a cost-effective way of treating severe acne patients compared to other methods used for severe forms of acne management. The present study investigated the knowledge of the use of isotretinoin and its side effects among female acne patients of the reproductive age group who were on isotretinoin. This study also assessed participants’ awareness of the Saudi FDA-Pregnancy Prevention Program (SFDA-PPP). Materials and Methods: The present population-based cross-sectional survey was conducted among 768 participants using a standard and validated Arabic version questionnaire. We have applied logistic regression analysis to determine the predictors for awareness of SFDA-PPP. A Chi-square test was applied to identify the factors associated with knowledge related to isotretinoin. Results: Regarding the side effects of isotretinoin, participated female acne patients were most commonly aware of dry mouth and lips (84.5%), teratogenicity (68.2%), and headache (44.8%). Nearly 60% of the participants belonged to the low knowledge category. The present study participants’ knowledge was significantly associated with education status (p = 0.007), occupation (p = 0.01), and those participants who were aware of SFDA-PPP (p = 0.001). Furthermore, we explored that only 37.5% were aware of the SFDA-PPP program implemented in Saudi Arabia. The awareness of SFDA-PPP was significantly higher among those participants belonging to health sectors (Adjusted OR (95% CI) = 1.39 (1.01–1.92), p = 0.049). Conclusion: The present survey explored inadequate knowledge among reproductive age group female acne patients regarding isotretinoin uses, precautions to be followed, and side effects, especially teratogenic effects. This survey findings suggest that improving female acne patients’ knowledge of isotretinoin through health promotion activities is crucial, especially by giving them precise instructions about the teratogenic effects.
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AlSulaim, Lamees, Ghadah AlOdhaybi, Mona AlSalamah, Munirah AlHemedani, Ahad AlMutairi, Raim AlKhamis, and Ghadah AlAyed. "Awareness and Knowledge of Colorectal Cancer in Qassim Region, Saudi Arabia." Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Care 6, no. 4 (October 27, 2021): 397–405. http://dx.doi.org/10.31557/apjcc.2021.6.4.397-405.
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Objective: Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a common and deadly disease. It is the third common malignancy in the world and the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths. Both environmental and genetic factors influence the risk of developing CRC. The clinical symptoms develop late in the course of the disease, and precursor lesions (adenomas) can be easily detected and removed. This study intends to evaluate the awareness of CRC in an Al-Qassim region and identify the (population) that can benefit from awareness and screening programs. Methods and Material: Quantitative observational, cross-sectional study using a self-administered electronic questionnaire survey was employed to include all males and females (Arabic speakers and older than 18) in the Al-Qassim region (March-June 2020). The questionnaire consisted of 13 multiple choice questions and two short answer questions in the Arabic language. The data were categorized according to gender, marital status, age, level of education, and residence to determine whether these demographic groups have a difference in Knowledge about CRC. Results: We used in the study an online distributed questionnaire, which was used before in another study. However, the assumed number needed for this study was 358; we collected 1430 responses (response rate is 400 %). In this study, the majority of the specimen was females 78 %, and 49.7 % had an age between 18 -32. the mean score of knowledge among the public in the Qassim region about CRC was 3.5573 ± 1.2664. the most symptoms related to CRC identified by the participants were blood in stool and abdominal pain, while the history of familiar CRC was the most known risk factors. The age, social status, and educational level had a significant correlation with the level of knowledge. Conclusions: Although older married individuals with higher education had more Knowledge of CRC than others, there were some misconceptions in the surveyed population regarding the function of the colon, how common the colon cancer and when they should be screened for colon cancer.
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Bazaid, Abdulrahman S., Abdu Aldarhami, Naif K. Binsaleh, Subuhi Sherwani, and Omar W. Althomali. "Knowledge and practice of personal protective measures during the COVID-19 pandemic: A cross-sectional study in Saudi Arabia." PLOS ONE 15, no. 12 (December 11, 2020): e0243695. http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0243695.
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The severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) is an emergent infectious pathogen causing an acute respiratory disease called corona virus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Virus transmission may occur by contact, droplet, airborne or via contaminated surfaces. In efforts to effectively control the COVID-19 outbreak, the world health organization (WHO) and the Saudi Ministry of Health (MOH) have advised the public to practice protective measures to reduce transmission of the virus and reduce incidence of infection. These measures include hand washing, wearing masks and gloves and avoidance of touching the face with unwashed hands. The current study aimed to investigate knowledge and adherence of the Saudi population to these protective actions during the pandemic. After determining the required sample size using power analysis, a cross-sectional online self-reported survey of 5105 Saudi residents was conducted between 25th March to 17th April 2020 to evaluate public knowledge of COVID-19. Participants were all aged 18 years or above, Arabic speakers and residents of Saudi Arabia. Scores were calculated based on knowledge and adherence of the individuals to protective measures. About 90% of participants exhibited a high level of knowledge (scored 2/2) and practice (scored > 3/6) in relation to hand hygiene and wearing gloves and masks. Practice scores were positively associated with females and individuals with high income. Lower practice scores were linked to youth and residents of the northern and western regions of the Kingdom. Over two thirds of participants preferred hand washing to alcohol disinfection, and the frequency and performance of hand washing improved during the pandemic for more than half of respondents. Overall, the findings reflected high public knowledge of SARS-CoV2 transmission routes and adherence to personal protective measures. However, public awareness campaigns with an emphasis on the youth and individuals with low education and income are required to improve overall practice.
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Aljaaly, Elham, and Mai !Khatib. "Evaluating the Translatability Process of the Rome IV Diagnostic Questionnaire to Assess the Prevalence of Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia." Current Developments in Nutrition 5, Supplement_2 (June 2021): 867. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/cdn/nzab048_002.
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Abstract Objectives Reported gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms such as abdominal pain, and diarrhea are used as basis to diagnose functional GI disorders (FGIDs). Rome IV Diagnostic Questionnaire (DQ) is an internationally accepted self-report DQ that involves the selection of symptom criteria and frequency thresholds. However, the lack of Arabic (Saudi Arabia (SA)) language prevents its use locally. The current manuscript aims to report the evaluation of translating the English version of the Rome IV DQ FGIDs for Children age 4 + years to be used in assessing the prevalence of FGIDs among school children in Jeddah city, SA. Methods The translation process followed a preestablished Rome Foundation (RF) guidelines and was performed by experienced translators who were native speakers of the target language and resided in-country. First, a forward translation of the English version to Arabic was conducted by two translators. The two resulted questionnaires were harmonized to a single version, while considering literal translations and cultural adaptation. Then, the questionnaire was translated back to English. The translation process was monitored by an expert physician in the field. Finally, both the backward translation and the original English versions were evaluated for any potential linguistic and cultural issues. Results Both the backward translation and the original versions of the questionnaire has the exact same words explaining the pain or discomfort. However, few minor linguistic and cultural concerns (i.e., necessary clarifications of medical terms) e.g., dyspepsia (feeling of burning). Interestingly, the original version repeated information about some pain areas that was not repeated in the backward English translation. Conclusions Overall, the translatability of the ROME IV DQ FGIDs for Children age 4 + years tool into Arabic (SA) provided an adequate translation using very similar language and expressions to make it easy to the users with regards to the comparability of translation which should render the required results. Following RF approval, the tool will be validated on similar participants as the study population (preschool children). After that, a cross-sectional survey will be completed online by mothers of preschool children. Funding Sources None.
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Alsanosy, Rashad. "Prevalence, Knowledge, Attitude, and Predictors of Waterpipe Smoking among School Adolescents in Saudi Arabia." Global Health 2022 (September 30, 2022): 1–9. http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2022/1902829.
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This cross-sectional study was designed to investigate the prevalence, knowledge, attitude, and predictors of waterpipe (WP) smoking among intermediate and secondary school adolescents in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). A self-administered anonymous questionnaire was used to collect data on demography, WP smoking status and patterns, the Arabic version of the Global Youth Tobacco Survey tool, and instruments to assess knowledge and attitude towards WP smoking. The Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) was also used. Descriptive and inferential statistical techniques were used. Modeling of WP smoking behavior was conducted using logistic regression. A total of 639 male students participated in this study. The prevalence of current WP and cigarette smokers were 17.7% and 14.6%, respectively. Out of the total population, 47.8% of students have the misconception that WP smoking is less harmful than cigarettes. A significant association ( P < 0.05) of some demographic factors (age, school stage, residence, and parents’ educational level) on WP smoking status was observed. Pleasure, socializing, and happiness represented the primary motives for initiating WP smoking. The majority of students had misconceptions about WP’s health effects. More than 50% believed that smoking WP could ease anxiety, cause less harm, and has less addictive properties compared to cigarettes. Modeling suggested that the most significant predictors of WP smoking were cigarette smoking, depression, and the attitude index. Current findings warrant further research and official health programs to promote educational initiatives regarding WP smoking.
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Adel Abdullah Alkahtani, Tahani Mohammed Almehayawi, Adel Abdullah Alkahtani, Tahani Mohammed Almehayawi. "Needed Skills of Teaching Writing Expression in Upper Grades at Primary School: مهارات تدريس التعبير الكتابي اللازمة في الصفوف العليا بالمرحلة الابتدائية." مجلة العلوم التربوية و النفسية 5, no. 33 (September 29, 2021): 97–83. http://dx.doi.org/10.26389/ajsrp.n310321.
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This study aimed to identify the skills of teaching written expression to primary school students. The study relied on the descriptive approach. The study population was among the faculty members who specialize in curricula and teaching Arabic in Saudi universities. The two researchers chose a sample of Arabic language books for the upper grades of the elementary stage, and the researchers prepared a list that included the skills of teaching written expression in the upper grades of the elementary stage, and the research reached identifying the appropriate writing skills teaching in the upper grades of the elementary stage, which consisted of (44) items distributed among Five axes, where the first axis included the skills for teaching content consisting of (11) paragraphs, and the second axis included the skills of teaching the form consisting of (8) paragraphs, and the third axis included the skills of teaching the meaning of (10) paragraphs, and the fourth axis included The skills of teaching discipline consisting of (6) paragraphs, and the fifth axis included the skills of teaching written expression and its relevance to other branches of the Arabic language consisting of (9) paragraphs. It also recommended working towards achieving the skills of teaching written expression for primary school students.
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Al-Zalfawi, Salman Mohammed, Syed Imam Rabbani, Syed Mohammed Basheeruddin Asdaq, Abdulhakeem S. Alamri, Walaa F. Alsanie, Majid Alhomrani, Yahya Mohzari, Ahmed A. Alrashed, Abdulaziz H. AlRifdah, and Thabet Almagrabe. "Public Knowledge, Attitude, and Perception towards COVID-19 Vaccination in Saudi Arabia." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 18, no. 19 (September 25, 2021): 10081. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijerph181910081.
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Coronavirus disease-19 (COVID-19) is a highly contagious infection that mainly affects the respiratory system of patients. To date, more than 10 million people have been affected by this virus, and Saudi Arabia has also reported over 210 million cases. At present, there is no established treatment for COVID-19. Vaccination is one of the ways to defeat the pandemic. Recent reports have indicated rare but serious adverse events after vaccination, causing an anxious response from the general public worldwide. Therefore, this study was aimed at evaluating the knowledge, attitude, and perception of the COVID-19 vaccine among the Saudi population. This study is a cross-sectional, web-based online survey conducted using a snowball sampling technique. A self-administered questionnaire prepared in Arabic and English was used to collect feedback from the general population on their knowledge, attitudes, and perceptions about the COVID-19 vaccine. Participants (n = 2022) from different regions of the country replied to the questions. The responses to the questions were recorded on a spreadsheet and analyzed using the SPSS software. Statistical analysis was performed using one-way ANOVA and non-parametric tests to draw conclusions about the results. Multivariate stepwise regression analysis was performed to determine the association between the knowledge, attitude, and perception scores and the demographic variables. p < 0.05 was used to indicate the significance of the data. The data from the study indicated that most of the participants were males (81%), between 18 and 59 years of age (85.9%), Saudi nationals (98.3%), and possessed graduation or above as a qualification (62.9%). The results suggest that a major portion of respondents have satisfactory knowledge (76%), a positive attitude (72.4%), and perception (71.3%) towards the use of COVID-19 vaccines. Their responses can be categorized as between ‘good’ and ‘fair’. However, 30–40% of respondents lacked information about COVID-19 vaccination availability for under 18-year-olds as well as for pregnant women, in addition to the lack of knowledge about the serious unreported adverse reactions and long-term protection offered by the vaccine against coronavirus. The correlation analysis between the variables (p > 0.05) indicated that the response to the KAP domains has no direct relationship. The survey results suggest that most of the Saudi population has sound knowledge and a positive attitude and perception. Since the COVID-19 vaccines have been approved for use in pregnancy and above 12-year-old children by health authorities, the lack of information shown by a significant percentage of participants requires strategies to update this information. Awareness programs targeting all sections of the population must be continued to provide all the updates, including vaccinations for pregnant women and children.
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Alreshidi, Nahlah Fahad, Sultan Saud Altamimi, Abdulrhman Naif Alharbi, Fahad Faisal Eid Al-Shamry, Abdulrahman Rabah Alsharari, Abdulrahman Ahmed Alkhateeb, and Muhannad Fatim Alharbi. "Assessment of Awareness and Practice toward Diabetic Ketoacidosis among Diabetic Patients and Their Caregivers in Hail Region." BioMed Research International 2022 (September 28, 2022): 1–7. http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2022/2904910.
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Introduction. Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is one of the most serious consequences of diabetes. This serious issue occurs when the body cannot use the glucose as a source of energy because of a lack in the level of insulin which as consequence will lead to an increased level of glucose resulting in DKA. Aim. The goal of this study was to increase diabetic patients’ and caregivers’ awareness and practice of DKA at the community level in Hail City, Saudi Arabia, in 2022. The assessment of people’s awareness and knowledge on DKA is importance to support any subsequent actions. Subjects and Methods. This is a cross-sectional study conducted in Hail City, Saudi Arabia, among diabetic patients and carers. A self-administered questionnaire in Arabic was given to the target demographic via an internet survey. The questionnaire includes basic demographic data (i.e., age, gender, and marital status), clinical characteristics of the diabetic patients, and a set of questionnaires to assess the awareness and practice of the subjects regarding DKA. Results. 348 surveys were received (51.1% males vs. 48.9% females). A total of 29.9% of patients have been diagnosed with DKA. Out of a possible 14 points, the average awareness score was 5.22 (SD 3.39). Poor awareness levels had been found in nearly 70% of the subjects, 23.6% were moderate, and only 8.6% were considered good. Factors associated with increased awareness were being younger, female gender, unmarried, students, type 1 DM, DKA diagnosis, and having good information about DKA. Conclusion. The awareness of diabetic patients and their caregivers toward DKA was unsatisfactory. Younger female patients who were single and who had been diagnosed with DKA tend to be more aware of DKA as compared to other subjects. There is a compelling reason to bridge the gaps in the awareness of DKA among the diabetic population and their caregivers in our region.
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Sheikh, Kamaludin Ahmed, Umar Yagoub, Maged Elsatouhy, Rashad Al Sanosi, and Sakhaudin Ahmed Mohamud. "Reliability and Validity of the Arabic Version of the SF-36 Health Survey Questionnaire in Population of Khat Chewers—Jazan Region-Kingdom of Saudi Arabia." Applied Research in Quality of Life 10, no. 1 (December 3, 2013): 1–13. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11482-013-9291-1.
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Jazieh, Abdul-Rahman, Hoda Jradi, Omar B. Da'ar, Mohammad Alkaiyat, Yousuf Zafar, and Ashwaq Aman Mohammed Alolayan. "Developing, implementing, and validating a social toxicity assessment tool of cancer (STAT-C)." Journal of Clinical Oncology 39, no. 15_suppl (May 20, 2021): e24115-e24115. http://dx.doi.org/10.1200/jco.2021.39.15_suppl.e24115.
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e24115 Background: The social impact of cancer on patients and their family is well known. Yet, unlike with physical and financial toxicities, no validated tools are available to measure this impact. This study aimed at developing, validating, and implementing a novel social toxicity assessment tool for patients with cancer diagnosis (STAT-C). Methods: Questions were generated through multiple steps including focus groups of patients, their families, and oncology care professionals. Content validity, internal consistency, face validity and factor analysis were conducted. The questionnaire (in Arabic language) was administered to 150 patients with cancer served at King Abdulaziz Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi, Arabia. Results: STAT-C contains 14 items covering three domains: Social Relations domain (eight questions) related to relationship with parents, spouse, children, siblings, friends, members of congregation, and caregiver; Social Activities domain (two questions) measures participation in social events and leisure; and Economic Impact domain (four questions) related to standard of living, finances, and loss of job. The total possible score for each patient for the 14 items in the tool varied between -28 and +28 (Range = 56). Dividing the range by three levels of a socioeconomic toxicity yielded the length of each level, which effectively defined the categories as- Severe social toxicity (SST score: -28 to -9.3), mild social toxicity (MST: -9.2 to 9.5) and no social toxicity (NST: 9.6 to 28). Conclusions: Our study revealed that STAT-C is a valid and reliable tool in assessing the social toxicity of cancer in Arabic-speaking patients. Validating the tool in an English-speaking population is planned. The tool should enable oncology professionals to deliver better patient-centered care as a component of a holistic approach.
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Sheikh, Kamaludin Ahmed, Umar Yagoub, Maged El-Setouhy, Rashad Alsanosy, and Sakhaudin Ahmed Mohamud. "Erratum to: Reliability and Validity of the Arabic Version of the SF-36 Health Survey Questionnaire in Population of Khat Chewers—Jazan Region-Kingdom of Saudi Arabia." Applied Research in Quality of Life 10, no. 1 (December 28, 2013): 203. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11482-013-9295-x.
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Almudaihim, Abeer, Kawthar Alanazi, Ruba Almutairi Almutairi, and Reef Alsubaie. "Public Perception and Awareness Regarding Calorie Information in Restaurant in Saudi Arabia." Current Developments in Nutrition 6, Supplement_1 (June 2022): 818. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/cdn/nzac065.002.
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Abstract Objectives The provision of calorie information on restaurant menus has been identified as a cost-effective strategy for preventing obesity and related chronic disease and recently the Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) imposed calories labeling to become a requirement for all restaurants. This study was designed to assess the association between knowledge, attitude and practices on food label use and to determine the factors that influence the use of food labels during making food purchasing decision in Saudi Arabia. Methods A cross-sectional study, using data collected via an online self-reported questionnaire, from participants living in RIYADH (n = 339 ≥ 18 years) during Fall 2020. Participants were recruited through social media and volunteered to complete a Food Label Use Questionnaire (FLUQ) which included demographic data, level of knowledge about food and nutrition, attitude and practices related to using food labels and factors affecting the use of food labelling. The questionnaire was translated from English into Arabic following guidelines for translating a questionnaire. Statistical analyses included descriptive statistics, spearman correlation was used to test for basic association between variables and using food label and independent samples t-test to examine gender differences. Results The results show that 85% of the respondents think that food labeling is useful however, only 43% of the participants stated that they always or usually use the food label during food purchasing decision. About 25% of the participants indicated that time constraint was the main barrier for not using food labels, followed by difficult to use (24%). Taste was rated as being the most important factor for food choice by 33% of participants followed by nutrition value 27% and expiry date (17%). Preliminary data suggest that nutrition knowledge, age and education level are positively and significantly associated with using food label P < 0.05 and females exhibited greater knowledge and more frequent label use than male. Conclusions The use of nutrition labelling differ by population subgroups. The results of the present study highlight the need for nutrition awareness campaigns and education programs targeted towards promoting the use of nutrition label among male and younger adults. Funding Sources King Abdullah International Medical Research Center (KAIMRC).
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Almajwal, Ali M., and Mahmoud M. A. Abulmeaty. "New Predictive Equations for Resting Energy Expenditure in Normal to Overweight and Obese Population." International Journal of Endocrinology 2019 (December 18, 2019): 1–15. http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2019/5727496.
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Background and Aims. The unique demographic and dietary characteristics of modern Arabic population require development of a new predictive equation for the estimation of resting energy expenditure (REE). This study presented new equations characteristic to Saudi population. Methods. A set of predictive equations for REE was derived for 427 healthy male and female subjects (aged 18–57 ± 14 years). REE was measured (REEm) by indirect calorimetry (IC) and predicted (REEp) using nine equations. REEp was compared with REEm to determine the predictive accuracy of these equations. Using IC and anthropometrics for stepwise linear regression analysis, a new set of equations to predict REE of men and women was developed. Accuracy of the new main equations was further tested in an external sample of 48 subjects (men = 50%). Results. Using a number of parameters (bias, underprediction, overprediction, and % accurate prediction), our results suggested that almost all (9/9 in men and 7/9 in women) equations either underpredicted or overpredicted (2/9) REE. None of the already existing equations showed an acceptable REEp/REEm difference as low as 5% and an accurate prediction (∼55%) at the individual level. Based on these findings, a new prediction equation (hereafter referred to as the Almajwal–Abulmeaty (AA) equation) was developed using this study’s data, after a rigorous stepwise regression analysis using the following formula: REE = 3832.955 + AdjWt (kg) × 48.037 − Ht (cm) × 30.642 + gender × 141.268 − age (years) × 4.525 [AdjWt is Adjusted body weight = (Wt − IBW)/4 + IBW. IBW is Ideal body weight; for men IBW = (Ht(cm) − 152.4) × 1.0714) + 45.36 and for women IBW = (Ht(cm)−152.4) × 0.8928) + 45.36]. The regression model accounted for approximately 70% of the variance in REEm (R2 = 0.702). Conclusion. Previous equations likely over- or underpredicted REE. Therefore, the new predictive AA equations developed in this study are recommended for the estimation of REE in young to middle-aged Saudi men and women with different body mass indexes. Future research is also required for further clinical and cross-validation of these new equations.
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Aldali, Jehad, Sultan Ayoub Meo, and Thamir Al-Khlaiwi. "Adverse Effects of Pfizer (BioNTech), Oxford-AstraZeneca (ChAdOx1 CoV-19), and Moderna COVID-19 Vaccines among the Adult Population in Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study." Vaccines 11, no. 2 (January 20, 2023): 231. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/vaccines11020231.
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The Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) outbreak has caused massive damage to the global healthcare system and economy. To compete with the SARS-COV-2 pandemic, several vaccines have been proposed to immunize the population. The present study aimed to investigate the adverse effects following the three doses of COVID-19 vaccination, Pfizer (BioNTech), (Oxford-AstraZeneca (ChAdOx1 CoV-19), and Moderna among the adult population in the Eastern province of Saudi Arabia. In this study, the total number of participants were 426, among them 277 (65%) were females and 149 (35%) were males. An online survey using Google forms in the English language and translated into the Arabic language was used to record the information. The questionnaire was distributed to participants who received either Pfizer-BioNTech, Oxford-AstraZeneca or Moderna vaccines. The general characteristics of participants were obtained, alongside an evaluation of the vaccination’s adverse effects. The results revealed that Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccines caused significantly less adverse effects than Oxford–AstraZeneca (ChAdOx1) and Moderna (p < 0.001), and females experienced more adverse effects after vaccination compared to males. Injection site pain was the most common adverse event among the participants (60.6%), followed by fatigue, headache, and pain (43.9%), muscle and joint pain (32.4%), increased body temperature and shivering (24.2%). In addition, the group of individuals under the age of sixty was more likely to experience side effects than the participants with other age groups. All three vaccines, Pfizer-BioNTech, Oxford–AstraZeneca (ChAdOx1 CoV-19) and Moderna, cause post-vaccinal adverse effects; however, Moderna and Oxford–AstraZeneca (ChAdOx1) causes adverse effects more frequently than the Pfizer-BioNTech.
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A.M. ElShiekh, Marwa, Bashayer Ebrahim Alharbi, Reem Ahmed Alesayi, Rahaf Abdullah Albakri, and Futon Mohammed Alharbi. "PREVALENCE OF USING DENTAL WATER FLOSSER DURING ORTHODONTIC TREATMENT IN SAUDI ARABIAN POPULATION(JEDDAH REGION)." International Journal of Advanced Research 10, no. 02 (February 28, 2022): 515–22. http://dx.doi.org/10.21474/ijar01/14233.
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Introduction: Orthodontic treatment has many clear benefits for reinforcement the function, esthetics, and self-respect in patients. However, as any treatment, there are risks and complications in associated with such treatment, as it can cause gingivitis, enamel demineralization and tooth decay. Supreme self-care as tooth brushing and interdental cleaning using the adjuncts besides regular professional cleaning must be strengthened. Comparing the use of conventional manual toothbrush to the Dental Water Flosser with Orthodontic Tip on bleeding and plaque biofilm reductions with fixed orthodontic was done. The results showed that dental water flosser with a jet tip was effective in fixed orthodontic and it revealed favorable results for decreasing plaque and bleeding. Aim: to identify the awareness of patients about the use of dental water flosser and its effect on the oral hygiene during orthodontic treatment. Materials and methods:-A cross-sectional study using convenient sampling technique was done. Sample size was calculated according to Cochrans formula (n=341). A questionnaire was prepared and translated to Arabic for ease in understanding. The content and linguistic validity of the questionnaire was checked by expert team of peers. The questionnaire was entered in google forms and mailed to the participants. The reliability of the questionnaire was tested by Cronbachs Alpha test. -The questionnaire was formed of 20 questions divided into three categories: Demographic information, Awareness of orthodontic treatment and its complications & Awareness of proper oral hygiene procedure during orthodontic treatment. The responses were tabulated in Microsoft Excel and statistically analyzed for comparison using IBM SPSS. Descriptive statistics followed by chi-square test was applied to test the variables in the questionnaire to determine their association. The significant value will be equal or less than 0.05. Results: Out of all participants, 240 (70.38%) reported hearing about the dental water flosser. 114 out of those 240 participants (47.5%) reported using it. Out of all participants who used the dental water flosser, 99 (86.84%) described their experience as Amazing and very effective, 5 (4.39%) described it as Not effective . 97 (85.09%) of all participants agreed that dental water flosser help in cleaning between their teeth and improve the health of their gums during wearing the orthodontic appliance. Conclusion: The results showed that a dental water flosser with a jet tip is beneficial for adolescents in cleaning between the teeth and significant improvement of the oral cavity health is obtained, which may be due to plaque accumulation reduction during using the orthodontic appliance.