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Abdulrazak Abyad

Original Contribution

Knowledge and phobias about the use of topical corticosteroids among the Saudi population: A cross-sectional study
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Manar A. Alotaibi, Haifa A. Alotaibi, Khalid A. Bin Abdulrahman
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2022.95251401

Awareness of Nutritional Screening and Support Among surgeons
[Abstract]
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Wesam M. Alsahafi, Ahmed F. Alajrafi, Assim A. Felemban,
Mohannad S. Hantoush, Abdulelah K. Bahabri, Abdullah A. Almohammadi
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2022.95251402

Emotional Intelligence and Burnout among Medical Students at a Public Saudi University
[Abstract]
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Khalid A. Bin Abdulrahman, Noura T. AlRowaitea, Lina Z. Alshalan,
Rawan A. Bayamin, Yara A. Alfraih, May S. Alharbi
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2022.95251403

Perspective of Evidence-Based Medicine among Egyptian Family Physicians in Egypt
[Abstract]
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Hala Hussein, Mohamed Aladdin, Aly Shalaby
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2022.95251404

Type III Supracondylar humeral fracture in children treated by 3 lateral versus 2 cross K-wire fixation, Aden, Yemen
[Abstract]
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Abdulsalam Abdullah Hadi Mohsen, Nazih Ali Abdulrahman Omer,
Mustafa Kamal Mustafa
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2022.95251405

Does the number of hours spent daily on social media have any correlation to the Irritable Bowel Syndrome Symptoms in Saudi Adults?
[Abstract]
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Fahad A Alateeq, Waleed M Alhuzaim, Hamad N Alhamlan, Abdalaziz B Alyousef, Abdullah H Alorainy, Abdulmalik E Aldhafyan, Ahmed A Basendwah, Turki Y Alassaf
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2022.95251406

Regional COVID

The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Makkah City's Health Programs Performance
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Ahmad Alturkstani, Raghad Alhajaji, Sari Ibrahim Asiri, Mayada Albarakati, Malaz Elbashir Ahmed, Mayada Samkari, Rami Al Amri, Samar Jalal,
Amal Habhab, Mohammed Almahmudi
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2022.95251407

Depression, Anxiety and Stress among health care workers during the COVID-19 pandemic in Jazan city, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
[Abstract]
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Amal Jaber Alfaifi, Ahmed Yahia Abdaly, Sultan Musa Alallah, Maged El-Setouhy
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2022.95251408

Population and Community Studies

Awareness of cardiovascular diseases and their associated risk factors among the general population in Hail city, Saudi Arabia
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Kareemah Salem Alshurtan, Alazmmy Abdullaziz Hamed H, Abdulrahman Saleh Hussain Alasiri, Mohammed Rubayyi Alruwaytie,
Alshammari Hamad Ali H, Salman Sayah Alonazi, Alanazi Abdullah Aziz S,
Mohammad Ayedh Ali Alswaidan, Alamri Rayan Mohammed B,
Altarjami Mohammed Hamed S
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2022.95251411

Prevalence and Awareness of Varicose Veins (VV) among Teachers and the General Population of Taif City, Saudi Arabia
[Abstract]
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Nawaf K. Althobaiti, Bashir A. Amin, Sultan M. Alzahrani, Abdulrahman D. Alhamyani, Abdulrahman M. Alamri, Khalid M. Alzahrani
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2022.95251414

Awareness of cast complications among fracture patients in Aseer region, Saudi Arabia
[Abstract]
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Turki Ahmed Alqahtani, Sultan Mohammed Abdullah Alkorbi,
Abdulrahman Nasser Alqahtani, Bandar Mohammed Mushabbab Asiri,
Abdulaziz Saad Mohammed Alshahrani, Hassan Adel Hassan Alasiri,
Abdulelah Gasem Yahya Alfaifi
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2022.95251416

Review

Progesterone Aids in Alleviation of Nicotine Withdrawal Symptoms: A Systematic Review
[Abstract]
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Hijab Zafar, Maria Binte Sarfraz, Muhammad Mazhar, Saman Fatima,
Muhammad Zain ul Hasan, Arsalan Rasheed, Wasif Safdar, Humna Khali,
Madiha Arif
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2022.95251476

Can Probiotics be used as an adjuvant thereby for diabetes - hope or hype? Narrative review of the literature
[Abstract]
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Mohammed Alfawaz, Wafi Almutawa, Fawaz Abdullah M Alfawaz, Ali M. Almutawa
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2022.95251477

Original Clinical Research

Perspective of caregivers towards early signs of memory decline in their elderly relatives among the Saudi population
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Walid alkeridy, Taim Muayqil, Ahmed Shawky mohammedin, Abdulrahman Mohammed Alhayssoni, Mohammed mubarak alswoaiegh, Abdulrahman Abdullah Altalasi, Rayan Abdulrahman bin Muneef, Saad Ahmed Alhaddab
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2022.95251478

Awareness of Degenerative Cervical Myelopathy Among Medical Students in Aseer region, Saudi Arabia
[Abstract]
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Shehata Farag Shehata, Saeed Ali Alqarni, Saud Muhammed ayyashi, Mohammed Saeed ALmsodi, Bader Saad Alshahrani, Salem Hassan Alshehri, Saeed Mofareh Alshehri, Mohammed Hassan Alshehri
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2022.95251480

Impact of prolonged use of facemask in COVID-19 pandemic on the health of the population of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
[Abstract]
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Fathi El-Gamal, Hanan Alhazmi, Mohammad Jaad, Jayan Algarni, Mohammed Alnemary,
Abdullah Alzahrani
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2022.95251485

Case Report

Acute Hemolytic Anemia Following Semaglutide Injection: A Case Report
[Abstract]
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Abdullah Khlofh Saleh, Majed Mohammed Al Saleh, Osama Abdulaziz Albaqar, Hanan Ali Mohmmed Khoziee, Abdullah Hassan Algarni, Adnan Saleh Alghamdi, Nasser Khalil Albaqqar
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2022.95251483

Faculty Development

Family Members Involvement in Patient Care: Are They Invited?
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Yahia A Alghtanie, Abdallah M Alasmari, Saleh H Alomeer, Khalid S Alqahtani, Abdulaziz Gaber Alshehri, Abdulrahman Albukhodaah
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2022.95251484

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December 2022 - Volume 20, Issue 12

Impact of prolonged use of facemask in COVID-19 pandemic on the health of the population of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Fathi El-Gamal 1, Hanan Alhazmi 2, Mohammad Jaad 2, Jayan Algarni 2, Mohammed Alnemary 2, Abdullah Alzahrani 2

(1) Professor and chairman of Family Medicine Department, Ibnsina National College for medical studies, Jeddah , KSA
(2) Ibnsina National College for medical studies, Jeddah , KSA

Corresponding author:
Prof. Fathi M. El-Gamal, Department of Family Medicine,
Ibn Sina National College. Al Mahjer Street. Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Tel: 6356555-6355882 / Fax: 6375344 – P.O. Box 31906 Jeddah 21418
Email: drfathimhelgamal1996@hotmail.com

Received: October 2022 Accepted: November 2022; Published: December 1, 2022. Citation: Fathi M. El-Gamal et al. Impact of prolonged use of facemask in COVID-19 pandemic on the health of the population of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia World Family Medicine. 2022; 20(12): 129-138 DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2022.95251485

Abstract


Background: Face masks have become a crucial part of everyday life across the globe since COVID-19 was declared a pandemic.

Objectives: To study the impact of prolonged use of facemasks on the health of the population of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Method: This was a cross sectional study; the non-probability convenient sampling method was used to collect data on 248 subjects via online-Google form questionnaire. The questionnaire provided information on the personal, sociodemographic characteristics, and clinical aspects of the studied subjects. Statistical analysis: data were analyzed using SPSS version 23. The Chi square test of significance was used. The level of significance was 0.05.

Results: Respiratory tract infection (RTI) is common in Saudi Arabia. About 25% of the subjects did not use facemasks. Almost all the subjects who used facemasks knew how to wear them and the reason for their use, and were worried about catching RTI. A minority of the studied subjects didn’t know the association between chronic diseases and RTI.

Males significantly felt more than females that wearing facemasks would make them embarrassed, and would affect critically their social communication. The majority of the studied subjects did not want to wear a mask when they had flu, and they thought that others should protect themselves. Facemasks interfere withsmoking habits and practicing exercise. Wearing masks was associated with a feeling of difficulty of breathing when walking, causing headache, skin problems and sore throat. Also the majority could not handle wearing masks for 3 hours straight. About 60% of the subjects felt uncomfortable when they sit with people who do not wear masks. The females significantly felt that the surgical mask is better than the cloth mask, compared to males. The majority prefer to wear one mask only, and use it several times.

Conclusion: Respiratory tract infection is common in Jeddah city. A great proportion of the subjects do not wear facemasks in public places, particularly when they have flu. Wearing of facemasks is associated with several clinical adverse effects. The knowledge about types and use of the facemasks is deficient in a great proportion of the population. These points will help the health care planners when they design health education programs to educate the public about use of facemasks and the ways to avoid physical sideeffects

Keywords: Face Masks, Jeddah, Covid-19 pandemic, respiratory symptoms.








 


 
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