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Original
Contribution
Knowledge of Saudi
Pregnant Women Regarding Gestational Diabetes
Mellitus and its Complications in Riyadh City,
Saudi Arabia
Abdulaziz Alkaabba, Salem Eid Alosaimi, Mohammed
Dhafer Algarni, Mohammed Hussein Alzahrani
[Abstract]
[pdf]
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2022. 9525090
Patterns of Social Interaction and Lifeways
which Affect Health and Healthcare of Families
in Saudi Arabia and the Gulf States
Seham Mansour Alyousef
[Abstract]
[pdf]
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2022. 9525091
A mixed-method study examining family physicians'
perceptions regarding insulin pump therapy
Hammam I. Alghamdi, Khaled A. Yaghmour, Mazen
A. Ismail, Weam B. AlShora
[Abstract]
[pdf]
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2022. 9525092
Population and Community
Studies
Associations between age and types of presentation
of refractive errors in children and young adults
0-30 years attending specialist referral hospital
in Yemen: a cross-sectional study
Tawfik Saleh Mohammed Dhaiban, Qasem Mohammed
Qasem Buhaibeh, Femina Purakaloth Ummer, Hanan
Khudadad, Shajitha Thekke Veettil
[Abstract]
[pdf]
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2022. 9525094
Healthcare providers readiness to response
to Spousal Abuse in Saudi Arabia: survey among
medical and dental graduates
Eman Abbas Zaher, Wafa Romaih Alromaih, Alaa
saad Alotaibi, Anwar Abdullah Almughairy, (3)
Amaal Abdullah Alqarfan, Zainab Ayesh Alheji
[Abstract]
[pdf]
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2022. 9525095
Knowledge and Awareness of mothers and caregivers
of Diabetic Children about clinical features
and complications of Diabetic Ketoacidosis in
Riyadh City: questionnaire study
Abdulaziz Fahad Al Kaabba, Bandar Saleh Alzuair,
Yara Faisal AlHarbi, Juhainah Abdullah Alshehri,
Hanan Almalki, Reeman Alsalman, Shoug Alsubaie,
Reema Awad Alkhatabi,
Ghaiath Hussein
[Abstract]
[pdf]
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2022. 9525097
Assessing the Use of Contraceptive Methods
for Family Planning among Married Women of Rawalpindi
[urban]
Saira Lateef, Nimrah Komal, Mamoona Ghaffar,
Kiran Zulfiqar, Shahid Minhas, Hassan Mumtaz,
Muhammad Zakria, Muhammad Salman, bSaad Yousaf
Sulaimani, Shaheer Elahi Khan
[Abstract]
[pdf]
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2022. 9525098
In Memoriam
Dr Manzoor Butt
[pdf]
Health Literacy of Migrant Workers in Saudi
Arabia: A Cross-sectional Survey
Sami Abdulrahman Alhamidi, Seham Mansour Alyousef
[Abstract]
[pdf]
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2022. 9525099
Assessment of Female's Decision Regarding
Family Planning and Associated Factors in Tehsil
Sohawa, Punjab, Pakistan
Ali Mujtaba, Nimrah Komal, Sadiq Jan, Tahira
Nasreen, Hassan Mumtaz, Khurram Shahzad
[Abstract]
[pdf]
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2022. 9525096
Regional Covid
The Attitude of Health Care Providers in
Saudi Arabia to Covid-19 Vaccine and Implementing
Preventive Measures
Hissah Naif Aldhubayban, Sarah Almuammar
[Abstract]
[pdf]
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2022. 9525101
What are the current COVID-19 public awareness
levels and practices in Saudi Arabia? Analysis
of data from an online survey conducted in 2021
Osama Albasheer, Gassem Gohal, Mohammed Somaili,
Abdulrahman Yaqoub, Osama Alkhaldi, Abdullah
Somaily, Hamzah Abuhadi, Abdulaziz Hakami, Alyazid
Awaji, Saad Khubrani,
Ahmed Altraifi, Amani Osman Abdelmola
[Abstract]
[pdf]
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2022. 9525102
Physical activity levels during Covid-19
among nurses at a Saudi teaching hospital: a
cross sectional study
Ranya A. Ghamri, Sofyan O. Faidah
[Abstract]
[pdf]
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2022. 9525104
Review Article
Alexithymia and its Link to Autism
Tahani Alnashrati, Inas Alnatour, Mahmoud Aldeek
[Abstract]
[pdf]
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2022. 9525105
Nocturnal Enuresis
Inas Mahmoud Alnatour, Tahani Alnashrati
[Abstract]
[pdf]
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2022. 9525106
The diagnosis and treatment of Bell's palsy
Moustafa Abdalhade Timorkhan, Zain Zohair Safey
[Abstract]
[pdf]
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2022. 9525107
Case Report
Maternal congenital diaphragmatic hernia
complicated with left pulmonary compression
in the third trimester of pregnancy
Bayan A. Zaatari, Sara A. Marzook, Rana M. Bajaba,
Mohammed A. Malibary,
Abdulrahman M. Alkudsi
[Abstract]
[pdf]
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2022. 9525108
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July 2022 - Volume
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This issue is
rich with excellent reviews, and with continuous
interest in the covid situation. In addition to
excellent papers on diabetes, ophthalmological
problems, woman issues, cultural issues and literacy.
Al Kaabba, et al., did a cross-sectional, questionnaire-based
study design was conducted in Riyadh city in
Saudi Arabia. A sample size of at least 412
was required. The total number of respondents
that were included in the analysis was 414.
The purpose of this study is to describe the
knowledge of the Saudi caregivers for diabetic
children about Juvenile Diabetes Mellitus, its
signs and symptoms and prevention and its complications
in children under their care. 399 caregivers
participated in this study, most of whom were
Saudi (376; 94.2%), gained university degree
(300; 75.2%). The most common cited symptom
of DM in children was raised blood sugar in
children (225; 56.4%), while the most common
cited cause was malnutrition (223; 55.9%), and
the most common cited symptoms of diabetes was
frequent urination (354; 88.7%). Conclusion:
This study showed that most type-1 diabetic
caregivers had knowledge and awareness regarding
DKA in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. However, some gaps
exist. Further studies would assess more factors
to enhance the level of knowledge and awareness,
and increase the effectiveness toward the right
action and response regarding DKA. Whereas,
Alghamdi, et al., did a cross-sectional study
was done on PHC physicians working in primary
healthcare settings to assess the level of knowledge
and attitude of PHC physicians toward Insulin
Pumps. There was a lack of understanding of
the function of an insulin pump and the elimination
of the usage of finger sticks, however most
of them were aware of the different types of
insulin dosages and the appropriate age group
for insulin pump therapy. The authors concluded
that there is a need for training programmes
to increase PHC understanding and attitudes
about insulin pump therapy.
In three papers woman issues were discussed.
Alkaabba, et al., utilized interview-based questionnaire-based
cross-sectional study design. The main aim of
this study was to assess pregnant women's knowledge
of GDM and its implications towards the mother
and fetus. The results indicated that 35.5%
of the population had adequate knowledge of
GDM and its implication, 34.7% did not have
enough understanding of the condition, and a
further 29.8% were not aware of the complication.
Knowledge about GDM was found to be statistically
significant only with the number of pregnancies
(p=0.03). The authors concluded that Saudi pregnant
women seem to have an inadequate knowledge scope
of GDM and its implications to their health
and those of their children. Specialized medical
institutions and public health initiatives need
to implement interventions to raise the awareness
of the condition to help in earlier diagnosis
and better management of the condition. Zaher
et al., did a cross-sectional study using the
Domestic Violence Health Care Provider Survey
tool among medical and dental interns and residents
in the Saudi Arabia to assess the readiness
of them to detect, manage and prevent spousal
abuse. The authors concluded that lack of teaching
and training sessions on managing domestic violence
during the undergraduate years shows that health
care professionals are evidently underprepared
and calls for an urgent need to introduce an
interprofessional education curriculum that
trains health care professionals of all concerned
specialties at undergraduate level on managing
domestic violence. Lateef et al., looked at
qualitative data from a survey of married women
living in urban areas of Rawalpindi are presented
here in an effort to better understand their
views on contraceptive techniques and the factors
that impact their use. A purposeful selection
strategy was used to choose participants. The
prevalence of any form of contraception, including
IUDs, was especially low. According to the finding.
The number of young women in the United States
who utilize contraception is influenced by social,
demographic, and economic factors. Young women's
access to contraception may be restricted unless
these findings are included into public health
programs. Access to family planning information
and services for young women is highly recommended.
There are three covid papers in this issue
Aldhubayban, & Almuammar did a cross sectional
study to evaluate the willingness of the community
to be vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus,
assess attitude towards continuing to use protective
measures after getting vaccinated, and continue
to monitor changes in the spread of the COVID
19 virus after implementation of vaccination.
out of 302 participants in the research.. The
authors concluded that healthcare providers
and co-workers are willing to receive the COVID-19
vaccine. Still, we strongly recommend that healthcare
providers need more preparation and an evidence-based
approach to address the safety and efficacy
of the vaccines in the community and build and
maintain public trust in the vaccine. Ghamri,
& Faidah did a cross sectional study was
done on 316 nurses at King Abdulaziz University
Hospital (KAUH), Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The aim
was to look at physical activity levels during
Covid -19 among nurses. The nurses in the trial
had a considerably higher number of days spent
doing vigorous and moderate physical activities
a week before COVID-19, as well as spending
more time doing them. Furthermore, they had
a considerably higher percentage of days walking
for at least 10 minutes at a time in a random
week before to COVID-19. The authors concluded
that hospital management should provide in-service
education courses on healthy behaviors and physical
activity to nurses in order to maintain their
health and ensure higher levels of performance.
Albasheer, et al., did a cross-sectional study
to assess the current knowledge levels, attitudes,
and practices of the Saudi Arabian population
were assessed based on an online questionnaire
survey. The mean knowledge score was 29.36 ±
3.80; 53.7%, 45.2%, and 1.1% of the participants
had high, moderate, and low knowledge levels,
respectively. The knowledge score was significantly
related to the education level (p<0.001).
the authors concluded that the participants
exhibited a high level of public awareness in
all sub-scales of knowledge, practices, and
attitudes for the prevention of COVID-19. The
overall knowledge levels, attitudes, and practices
of the Saudi Arabian population were considerably
improved since the beginning of the pandemic.
Saleh et al., did a cross-sectional study of
1,500 out-patients aged from 0-30 years attending
ophthalmology clinic in Sanaa, Yemen (between
2012-2015) included in the study. The aim of
this study was to determine the associations
between age and types of presentation of refractive
errors in children and young adults 0-30 years
All patients underwent visual acuity examination,
auto-refractometer, anterior and posterior segment
examination, and were grouped according to age
and type, i.e., myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism.
Odd ratios (OR) and 95% confidence intervals
(95% CI) were calculated to evaluate the association
between age and types of presentation of refractive
errors. This study highlights the close associations
between age and types of presentation of refractive
error. Early identification and proper categorization
of refractive errors by age, gender, and other
demographics by general physicians in primary
care can better deduce and make useful referrals
to eye specialists.
Alnashrati, et al., reviewed Alexithymia and
it's link to Autism. Alexithymia is common,
rather than universal, with notably high rates
of overlap with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
The authors reviewed description of Alexithymia
and its relationship to ASD. Our first aim is
to provide a brief definition then focus on
the relationship between ASD and alexithymia,
including clarifying when and how they originate.
as well as their overlap in terms of etiology
and features and suggest clinically useful constructs
and interventions. Alnatour & Alnashrati
reviewed nocturnal enuresis, or involuntary
urination, which is a common problem among children.
It affects approximately 15% of all children
at 5?year?old. Nocturnal enuresis decreases
with age, with a spontaneous remission rate
of about 15% per year. It can improve with treatment,
and improved self-esteem and quality of life
have been reported after successful treatment.
It is therefore important to offer timely treatment,
and to refer children for specialist care when
treatments are not effective. The authors discussed
definition, epidemiology , etiology ,evaluation
and different modality of treatment for nocturnal
enuresis . Timorkhan & Safey reviewed the
diagnosis and treatment of Bell's palsy. Using
internet search, a comprehensive literature
review was done and words such as facial nerve
palsy, Bell's palsy were searched. In confirmed
Bell's palsy, unless contraindicated, corticosteroids
should be given to all patients with Bell's
palsy as early as possible (ideally within 72
h); Combination therapy with steroids and antiviral
agents are recommended for patients with severe
to complete paresis. Patients with incomplete
eye closure should be given eye protection,
with lubricating drops and ointments, to prevent
corneal damage. Establishing the correct diagnosis
is imperative to avoid missing another treatable
condition. Determining whether the facial nerve
paralysis is central or peripheral is important.
The history of a Bell's palsy case should include
discomfort or sensory symptoms in the distribution
of the facial nerve in the hours or days preceding
facial palsy, and it is very important to reveal
whether the symptoms were progressive in nature.
Zaatari , et al., reported a case of Maternal
congenital diaphragmatic hernia complicated
with left pulmonary compression in the third
trimester pregnancy. The maternal mortality
due to diaphragmatic hernia is 6%. Cases are
often misdiagnosed due to the nonspecific presentation
and lack of experience placing pregnant women
at risk. This case report discusses the presentation
and management of a 17-year-old patient who
had congenital diaphragmatic hernia complicated
with left pulmonary compression in the third
trimester pregnancy
Dr. Alyousef, used Purnell's Cultural Competency
framework to focus on communication, family
roles and organization, developmental tasks,
social status, family dynamics, workforce issues,
biocultural ecology, high-risk behavior, physical
activity, nutrition, pregnancy, fertility, birth,
spirituality, and death from the standpoint
of healthcare delivery. The purpose of the study
was looking into the absence of insight into
these unique lifeways by healthcare providers
may limit their caring activities. Each of the
sectors discussed illuminated important ways
in which Saudi and Gulf society are similar
and different from the body of research related
to this area. The author concluded that added
perspectives which may be useful for provision
of care by healthcare practitioners who are
unfamiliar with some of the health related lifeways
in Saudi Arabia and Gulf.
Alhamidi, & Alyousef, did a cross-sectional
survey to assess the level of health literacy
of migrant workers in Saudi Arabia. A convenience
sample of 127 migrant workers in Saudi Arabia
were surveyed using the Brief Health Literacy
Screening Tool (BHLST) from September 2019 to
November 2019. A comparison of the BHLST scores
of the participants was performed. This study
adhered to the STROBE checklist. Out of the
127 respondents, 28 reported experiencing health
problems, such as hypertension, diabetes mellitus,
back pain, hepatitis A, rheumatic disorders,
allergy, headache, kidney disease, and colitis.
The authors concluded that overall, the findings
of the study revealed that most migrant workers
had inadequate or low health literacy levels,
as indicated by their BHLST scores. The health
authorities in Saudi Arabia and other Arab countries
need to develop health literacy interventions
geared toward increasing the health literacy
levels of their migrant workers.
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