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Attitudes and behavior related to performance-enhancing substance use among elite Saudi football players
ConclusionMorality and cheating measures, threat or deterrence appraisal and beliefs about the reference group ’s endorsement are the main predictors for PES use in Saudi Arabia.
Source: BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation - December 4, 2019 Category: Sports Medicine Source Type: research
Religiosity and Beliefs About the Transmission of Cancer, Chemotherapy, and Radiation Through Physical Contact in Saudi Arabia
We examined relationships between religiosity and Saudi cancer patients ’ beliefs about the spread of cancer, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy through close physical contact. Surveyed were 64 patients seen in university oncology clinics. Assessed were beliefs about the spread of cancer and its treatments, along with religious, demographic, social, psychological, an d cancer-related characteristics. Greater religiosity was related to older age, non-Saudi nationality, less anxiety, earlier cancer stage, and greater time since initial diagnosis. Non-significant trends suggested that religious practices were associated wi...
Source: Journal of Religion and Health - December 15, 2018 Category: Medical Ethics Source Type: research
IJERPH, Vol. 17, Pages 5615: Parental Support, Beliefs about Mental Illness, and Mental Help-Seeking among Young Adults in Saudi Arabia
This study aimed to examine the relationships of parental support, beliefs about mental illness, and mental help-seeking among young adults in Saudi Arabia. This quantitative cross-sectional study included a convenience sample of 236 young adults (ages 18–25) with the majority of the total (86.4%) being female. Data were collected via three self-administered questionnaires: The Perceived Parental Support Scale, Beliefs toward Mental Illness scale, and Mental Help Seeking Attitude Scale. Results indicated that the participants had a moderately negative attitude toward mental illness, a moderately positive atti...
Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health - August 3, 2020 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Alaa Mahsoon Loujain Sharif Maram Banakhar Nofaa Alasmee Esraa Almowallad Razan Jabali Amjad Bahamil Sara Assur Tags: Article Source Type: research
IJERPH, Vol. 19, Pages 2528: An Observational Cross-Sectional Study on Cancer Awareness and Beliefs About Carcinogens Among Saudi Women
Conclusion: This study showed a good level of awareness regarding cancer risk factors and environmental carcinogens, which could serve as a roadmap for future awareness programs and studies targeted at the knowledge of other risk factors for cancer.
Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health - February 22, 2022 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Khalid Akkour Shahad Alsuwaidan Mohammed Almoqren Futoon Alsaleh Lolowah Alghuson Tags: Article Source Type: research
IJERPH, Vol. 19, Pages 16380: Eating Concerns Associated with Nutritional Information Obtained from Social Media among Saudi Young Females: A Cross-Sectional Study
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Eating disorders have been highly prevalent in young females for decades for many reasons. Social media platforms have an enormous impact on users, especially young adults, who use them every day. In Saudi Arabia, social media is popular, with an estimated 72% of users being active in 2020. Therefore, the primary aim of this study was to assess the relationship between using social media to search for nutritional information and eating concerns. A nationwide study was conducted on 1092 young Saudi females aged 18–30 years from five administrative regions in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Data were colle...
Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health - December 7, 2022 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Mona Mohammed Al-Bisher Hala Hazam Al-Otaibi Tags: Article Source Type: research
Ethical and Cultural Issues in Transplantation: The Views and Attitudes of Nurses.
Abstract
Organ transplantation is lifesaving for individuals with end-stage organ failure. However, many people are still waiting for organ transplantation due to religious beliefs and the perspectives of society. Many studies on organ donation have shown that the knowledge levels and attitudes of nurses have an important effect on organ donation rates. The aim of this study was to evaluate the views and attitudes of nurses about ethical and cultural issues related to transplantation. This descriptive study was conducted on 220 nurses who worked in a university hospital in Istanbul, Turkey. Data were collected usi...
Source: Saudi Journal of Kidney Diseases and Transplantation - September 1, 2020 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Gezginci E, Goktas S, Caglayan S Tags: Saudi J Kidney Dis Transpl Source Type: research
IJERPH, Vol. 18, Pages 8455: Parental Awareness and Attitude about Childhood Immunization in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study
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Parental beliefs about vaccination are one of the main factors in reaching high vaccination rates. This cross-sectional study aims to assess the awareness and attitudes regarding routine childhood immunization among Saudi parents in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This survey, with a pretested 18-item questionnaire, was conducted on parents having at least one child from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, between 1 May 2019 and 1 November 2019. The validated questionnaire consisted of three sections; participants’ demographics, awareness, and attitude regarding the immunization of their children. In total, 1200 parents participated...
Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health - August 10, 2021 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Shuaa Z. Alshammari Isamme AlFayyad Youssef Altannir Mohamad Al-Tannir Tags: Article Source Type: research
Correlates of eating disorder pathology in Saudi Arabia: BMI and body dissatisfaction
DiscussionSeveral explanations for the lack of associations of westernization, self-esteem, and stress with eating disorder pathology are reviewed and discussed. The majority of this convenience sample existed of young unmarried Saudi females of high socioeconomic status. Of the total sample, 35% displayed eating disorder pathology which may be a reflection of the high rates of excess weight.
Source: Journal of Eating Disorders - August 24, 2022 Category: Eating Disorders & Weight Management Source Type: research
Eating disorder examination questionnaire (EDE-Q): validity and norms for Saudi nationals
DISCUSSION: Psychometric characteristics of the Saudi version of the EDE-Q were satisfactory and results support the discriminant and convergent validity. Severity level of eating disorder pathology can be determined by the EDE-Q global score. Global scores were high compared to what is found in Western community samples, leading to high prevalence estimates for Saudis at high risk for eating disorders.LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Not applicable, empirical psychometric study.PMID:33751466 | DOI:10.1007/s40519-021-01150-3
Source: Eating and weight disorders : EWD - March 22, 2021 Category: Eating Disorders & Weight Management Authors: Bernou Melisse Eric F van Furth Edwin de Beurs Source Type: research
Prevalence, knowledge, and attitudes toward herbal medicines among pregnant women attending antenatal clinic in Prince Mansour Military Hospital in Taif
CONCLUSION: Herbal medicines use during pregnancy is a common practice among women in Taif city, Saudi Arabia. Less frequent ANC visits was associated with high probability of herbal medicine use during pregnancy. Majority of pregnant women agreed that herbals are beneficial if recommended by doctor.PMID:37649749 | PMC:PMC10465024 | DOI:10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_295_23
Source: Primary Care - August 31, 2023 Category: Primary Care Authors: Dhelal M Alkhaldi Sawsan S Alkhammash Source Type: research
Mental health and stigma in Saudi Arabia: a scoping review
Nada Alattar, Anne Felton, Theodore Stickley
Mental Health Review Journal, Vol. 26, No. 2, pp.180-196
Stigma associated with mental health problems is widespread in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). Consequently, this may prevent many Saudi people from accessing the mental health-care services and support they need. The purpose of this study is to consider how stigma affects people needing to access mental health services in the KSA. To achieve this aim, this study reviews the knowledge base concerning stigma and mental health in KSA and considers specific further research necessary to increase the know...
Source: Mental Health Review Journal - March 1, 2021 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Nada Alattar
Anne Felton
Theodore Stickley Source Type: research
Underweight, body image, and weight loss measures among adolescents in Saudi Arabia: is it a fad or is there more going on?
ConclusionUnderweight status is prevalent among adolescents in Saudi Arabia and deserves more attention as a public health issue. Distorted body image and disordered eating behaviors exist, necessitating further investigation of underlying causes.
Source: International Journal of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine - January 9, 2020 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research
Comparing the Emergency Medicine Residency Programs in Iran and around the World; a Descriptive Study
CONCLUSION: Considering the results of comparing the Iranian curriculum with the curriculums of the United States, Canada, the European Union, Australia, and Saudi Arabia, it seems that Iran's program is comprehensive and complete; but, a reappraisal of the course duration and entering options are necessary to eliminate or improve the inadequacies.PMID:36620743 | PMC:PMC9807940 | DOI:10.22037/aaem.v11i1.1867
Source: Accident and Emergency Nursing - January 9, 2023 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Mahdi Talebi Morteza Talebi Doluee Mohamadali Jafari Hamid Zamani Moghaddam Mahdi Foroughian Mojtaba Moazzami Hassan Gholami Hamidreza Reihani Source Type: research
