Sickle Cell Anemia(SCA)is a prevalent genetic condition in Saudi Arabia,particularly in the Jazan region.The study’s purpose was to assess the prevalence of de-pression among individuals with SCA in this area and to ...Sickle Cell Anemia(SCA)is a prevalent genetic condition in Saudi Arabia,particularly in the Jazan region.The study’s purpose was to assess the prevalence of de-pression among individuals with SCA in this area and to identify the factors associated with this condition.The study involved 391 adult participants,all patients in the hematology center of Prince Mohammed bin Nasser Hospital(PMNH).Data was collected through an anonymous interview questionnaire–the Arabic version of the Patient Health Questionnaire-9(PHQ-9)–between March–May 2022.The questionnaire covered socio-demographic information and variables related to the participant’s SCA history,such as pain levels,frequency of pain,hospitalization duration,and frequency of blood transfusions.These variables underwent Chi-square and One-way ANOVA testing,followed by multivariate regression.The study found a 42%prevalence of depression among the SCA patients.Factors significantly linked with heightened depression levels included being widowed or divorced,experiencing frequent and severe pain,and longer duration of hospital stays.An educational level of at least a bachelor’s degree was also a significant factor.The study reveals a high prevalence of depression among SCA patients in the Jazan region.It underscores the need for policymakers to educate both physicians and patients about the importance of mental health in SCA management.The study also highlights the need for more research into the specific causes and effects of depressive symptoms in SCA patients to inform the creation of effective management plans.展开更多
Objective:To determine the current seroprevalence of antibodies against hepatitis A virus in selected group of children aged 1-6 years in Northern borders region,Saudi Arabia,and to identify risk factors for infection...Objective:To determine the current seroprevalence of antibodies against hepatitis A virus in selected group of children aged 1-6 years in Northern borders region,Saudi Arabia,and to identify risk factors for infection.Methods:A cross-sectional sero-epidemiological study of 950 children who attended 10 randomly selected primary health care centers(5 urban and 5 rural) was done.Parents of all children were subjected to a questionnaire including sociodemographic and housing environmental data.The determination of anti-HAV antibodies was carried out by ELISA-test.Results:The prevalence of HAV-IgG was 33.8%overall,35.5%among males and 32.0%among females with no statistically significant difference.Multivariate logistic regression analysis revealed that increasing age,rural residence,non Saudi nationality,and non availability of safe municipal water source were the most important independent predictors for HAV seropositivity in the studied children.Conclusions:There is a clear decrease in hepatitis A prevalence in the studied children particularly in urban areas and indicates that a transition may be underway to intermediate endemicity and possible shift of the risk to the adult age with increased morbidity.So,we recommend including Hepatitis A in the schedule of routine childhood vaccinations.展开更多
Background:Adolescence is a critical,multifactorial developmental phase.With the current pandemic of COVID-19,excessive using of electronic devices is a public health concern.The aim of this study is to investigate th...Background:Adolescence is a critical,multifactorial developmental phase.With the current pandemic of COVID-19,excessive using of electronic devices is a public health concern.The aim of this study is to investigate the relation-ship between depression and the use of electronic devices among secondary school children in Jazan,Saudi Arabia during the COVID-19 pandemic.Materials and Methods:The study is an observational,cross-sectional study.Data was collected using an anonymous online survey instrument.including the Depression Anxiety Stress Scale.Results:A total of 427 participants were included in the study.The prevalence of depression,anxiety,and stress in our study was 14.55%,12.01%,and 15.55%,respectively.For the hours spent on electronic devices,13.6%of participants spent 1–4 h,43.6%spent 5–9 h,and 42.9%spent 10 h or more.86.7%reported an increase in their use of electronic devices during COVID-19.The regression analysis revealed that the increase of Videogame Addiction Scale for Chil-dren is significantly associated with an increase in Depression,Anxiety,and Stress scores(p-value<0.05 for all).Conclusion:Electronic device use is a challenging issue among Saudi adolescents,and it has been associated with a negative impact on participants’mental well-being.The study found a positive correlation between electronic device use and increased prevalence of mental health issues.We also found significantly increased use of electronic device during the COVID-19 lockdown;hence,more mental issues were reported.It is obvious that electronic device use needs to be more controlled among adolescents.This can be achieved by involving those who are in this age group in other activities,like sports,which can reduce the time they spend on electronic device.展开更多
Objective:To highlight some clinical and epidemiological features of dengue fever.Methods: All patients who were admitted to hospitals in Holly Mecca City,Saudi Arabia and were confirmed as dengue fever(DF) or dengue ...Objective:To highlight some clinical and epidemiological features of dengue fever.Methods: All patients who were admitted to hospitals in Holly Mecca City,Saudi Arabia and were confirmed as dengue fever(DF) or dengue hemorrhagic fever(DHF) were included in this study. The data were collected from patient files and through direct interview with patients or their relatives.Cases were followed through their hospital stay.Routine laboratory investigations were done and diagnosis was confirmed by PCR.Results:Most of cases admitted in stable condition(94.37%) and only one case(1.41%) died.Dengue-1 and 3 types were the prevalent dengue viruses and cases in age group 16-44 were the most frequent(70.40%).The most common symptoms was fever reported from all cases followed by headache(74.60%),myalgia and anorexia(67.60%),back pain(59.20%) and chills(54.90%).DF represented(60.57%) of the cases while DHF represented(39.43%).About half of cases had underground water tanks for human use,5.60%had over house roof water tanks and 43.70%had both types,16.90% of these tanks were uncovered.Approximately 70.00%of cases reported presence of small collection of water nearby houses and 46.80%reported the presence of mosquitoes within their houses.Conclusions:Most dengue fever cases might be endogenous in origin due to prevalence of mosquitoes and their breeding places within the houses and in nearby localities.Control of mosquitoes and their breeding places will contribute to prevention of dengue fever.展开更多
Context:Prevalence of nutritional anemia among Saudi female and children is evident and has been reflected in different studies,most of researchers conclude that there is a gap in dietary coun-seling in addition to th...Context:Prevalence of nutritional anemia among Saudi female and children is evident and has been reflected in different studies,most of researchers conclude that there is a gap in dietary coun-seling in addition to the poor awareness of community about appropriate dietary habits;this study is trying to assess counseling behavior and training competency of family physician at primary health centers with respect to nutritional anemia.Objective:Study objective is to assess general beliefs,practice,and level of training in coun-seling by family physician.Methodology:This is a cross-sectional study design;data collected using self-administered questionnaire provided to the doctor at clinic site.Results:The most commonly learned counseling technique in order as follows motivational interviewing(68%),cognitive behavioral therapy(58%),and 15-Minute Hour approach(53%).Conclusion:This study confirms the presence of positive counseling beliefs and practices by family physicians;however,the result is also reflects the current reluctant state of family physicians in devoting ample time for nutritional anemia counseling.展开更多
文摘Sickle Cell Anemia(SCA)is a prevalent genetic condition in Saudi Arabia,particularly in the Jazan region.The study’s purpose was to assess the prevalence of de-pression among individuals with SCA in this area and to identify the factors associated with this condition.The study involved 391 adult participants,all patients in the hematology center of Prince Mohammed bin Nasser Hospital(PMNH).Data was collected through an anonymous interview questionnaire–the Arabic version of the Patient Health Questionnaire-9(PHQ-9)–between March–May 2022.The questionnaire covered socio-demographic information and variables related to the participant’s SCA history,such as pain levels,frequency of pain,hospitalization duration,and frequency of blood transfusions.These variables underwent Chi-square and One-way ANOVA testing,followed by multivariate regression.The study found a 42%prevalence of depression among the SCA patients.Factors significantly linked with heightened depression levels included being widowed or divorced,experiencing frequent and severe pain,and longer duration of hospital stays.An educational level of at least a bachelor’s degree was also a significant factor.The study reveals a high prevalence of depression among SCA patients in the Jazan region.It underscores the need for policymakers to educate both physicians and patients about the importance of mental health in SCA management.The study also highlights the need for more research into the specific causes and effects of depressive symptoms in SCA patients to inform the creation of effective management plans.
文摘Objective:To determine the current seroprevalence of antibodies against hepatitis A virus in selected group of children aged 1-6 years in Northern borders region,Saudi Arabia,and to identify risk factors for infection.Methods:A cross-sectional sero-epidemiological study of 950 children who attended 10 randomly selected primary health care centers(5 urban and 5 rural) was done.Parents of all children were subjected to a questionnaire including sociodemographic and housing environmental data.The determination of anti-HAV antibodies was carried out by ELISA-test.Results:The prevalence of HAV-IgG was 33.8%overall,35.5%among males and 32.0%among females with no statistically significant difference.Multivariate logistic regression analysis revealed that increasing age,rural residence,non Saudi nationality,and non availability of safe municipal water source were the most important independent predictors for HAV seropositivity in the studied children.Conclusions:There is a clear decrease in hepatitis A prevalence in the studied children particularly in urban areas and indicates that a transition may be underway to intermediate endemicity and possible shift of the risk to the adult age with increased morbidity.So,we recommend including Hepatitis A in the schedule of routine childhood vaccinations.
文摘Background:Adolescence is a critical,multifactorial developmental phase.With the current pandemic of COVID-19,excessive using of electronic devices is a public health concern.The aim of this study is to investigate the relation-ship between depression and the use of electronic devices among secondary school children in Jazan,Saudi Arabia during the COVID-19 pandemic.Materials and Methods:The study is an observational,cross-sectional study.Data was collected using an anonymous online survey instrument.including the Depression Anxiety Stress Scale.Results:A total of 427 participants were included in the study.The prevalence of depression,anxiety,and stress in our study was 14.55%,12.01%,and 15.55%,respectively.For the hours spent on electronic devices,13.6%of participants spent 1–4 h,43.6%spent 5–9 h,and 42.9%spent 10 h or more.86.7%reported an increase in their use of electronic devices during COVID-19.The regression analysis revealed that the increase of Videogame Addiction Scale for Chil-dren is significantly associated with an increase in Depression,Anxiety,and Stress scores(p-value<0.05 for all).Conclusion:Electronic device use is a challenging issue among Saudi adolescents,and it has been associated with a negative impact on participants’mental well-being.The study found a positive correlation between electronic device use and increased prevalence of mental health issues.We also found significantly increased use of electronic device during the COVID-19 lockdown;hence,more mental issues were reported.It is obvious that electronic device use needs to be more controlled among adolescents.This can be achieved by involving those who are in this age group in other activities,like sports,which can reduce the time they spend on electronic device.
文摘Objective:To highlight some clinical and epidemiological features of dengue fever.Methods: All patients who were admitted to hospitals in Holly Mecca City,Saudi Arabia and were confirmed as dengue fever(DF) or dengue hemorrhagic fever(DHF) were included in this study. The data were collected from patient files and through direct interview with patients or their relatives.Cases were followed through their hospital stay.Routine laboratory investigations were done and diagnosis was confirmed by PCR.Results:Most of cases admitted in stable condition(94.37%) and only one case(1.41%) died.Dengue-1 and 3 types were the prevalent dengue viruses and cases in age group 16-44 were the most frequent(70.40%).The most common symptoms was fever reported from all cases followed by headache(74.60%),myalgia and anorexia(67.60%),back pain(59.20%) and chills(54.90%).DF represented(60.57%) of the cases while DHF represented(39.43%).About half of cases had underground water tanks for human use,5.60%had over house roof water tanks and 43.70%had both types,16.90% of these tanks were uncovered.Approximately 70.00%of cases reported presence of small collection of water nearby houses and 46.80%reported the presence of mosquitoes within their houses.Conclusions:Most dengue fever cases might be endogenous in origin due to prevalence of mosquitoes and their breeding places within the houses and in nearby localities.Control of mosquitoes and their breeding places will contribute to prevention of dengue fever.
文摘Context:Prevalence of nutritional anemia among Saudi female and children is evident and has been reflected in different studies,most of researchers conclude that there is a gap in dietary coun-seling in addition to the poor awareness of community about appropriate dietary habits;this study is trying to assess counseling behavior and training competency of family physician at primary health centers with respect to nutritional anemia.Objective:Study objective is to assess general beliefs,practice,and level of training in coun-seling by family physician.Methodology:This is a cross-sectional study design;data collected using self-administered questionnaire provided to the doctor at clinic site.Results:The most commonly learned counseling technique in order as follows motivational interviewing(68%),cognitive behavioral therapy(58%),and 15-Minute Hour approach(53%).Conclusion:This study confirms the presence of positive counseling beliefs and practices by family physicians;however,the result is also reflects the current reluctant state of family physicians in devoting ample time for nutritional anemia counseling.
