Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Nehal Alharbi, Areej Almutiri, Futon Alotaibi, Amal Ismail
Summary: This study evaluated healthcare workers' perceptions of influenza vaccination in the Qassim region of Saudi Arabia. The majority of participants had good knowledge and positive perceptions, while over 10% had negative perceptions. Nationality and history of previous vaccination significantly contributed to negative perceptions.
HUMAN VACCINES & IMMUNOTHERAPEUTICS
(2021)
Article
Immunology
Nada Alsuhebany, Shuroug A. Alowais, Atheer Aldairem, Sumaya N. Almohareb, Khalid Bin Saleh, Khawla M. Kahtani, Lama I. Alnashwan, Saeed M. Alay, Mohammed G. Alamri, Ghaida K. Alhathlol, Ibrahim Asiri
Summary: This study investigated the public awareness, knowledge, and attitudes towards other complementary vaccines after the mandate of the COVID-19 vaccine. The results showed that public awareness was highest for the influenza vaccine (98.2%), followed by HPV (40.7%), Tdap (37.2%), and pneumococcal vaccine (17%). More than 50% of the participants expressed their willingness to receive any of the four vaccines if they knew about the benefits associated with them.
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Sally Mohammed Farghaly Abdelaliem, Abeer Mohammed Kuaia, Afnan Ahmed Hadadi, Alhanouf Khalid Alhujayri, Amal Awad Al Anazi, Areen Abdulelah Hajar, Ruba Shayaa AlShareda, Saleha Mohammed Amri
Summary: This article examines the knowledge and attitudes of Saudi Arabian university students towards human papillomavirus (HPV) and its related vaccine. The results show that the majority of participants have a low level of knowledge about HPV, while their attitudes towards the vaccine are moderate. Furthermore, the study finds a significant correlation between nursing students' demographics and their knowledge and attitudes towards HPV.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Naif Alanazi, Khaled Bahjri
Summary: The study revealed a moderate level of knowledge (59%) among the Saudi population regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, with satisfactory knowledge (>80%) about preventive measures. Anxiety and stress were prevalent among participants (79% obsessed with COVID-19), with an 88% approval rate for providing mental health services to those highly affected by the pandemic.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Heba A. A. Ibrahim, Mohammed A. A. Alshahrani, DaifAllah D. Al-Thubaity, Samiha H. H. Sayed, Sultan A. A. Almedhesh, Wafaa T. T. Elgzar
Summary: This study explores the associated factors of exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) intention among pregnant women. The findings suggest that occupational status, BF knowledge, and attitude are important predictors of EBF intention. Interventions targeting these factors can help improve EBF intention and promote behavior change for successful breastfeeding.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Omar A. Almohammed, Leen A. Aldwihi, Adel M. Alragas, Ali I. Almoteer, Shivkumar Gopalakrishnan, Nasser M. Alqahtani
Summary: This study evaluated the knowledge, attitude, and practices of healthcare workers (HCWs) about COVID-19 in multiple hospitals in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, revealing inadequate knowledge but generally positive attitudes and practices. HCWs with lower education levels exhibited poorer KAP, while females showed better knowledge and attitude, and males were more likely to practice appropriately.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
DaifAllah. D. D. Al-Thubaity, Mohammed. A. A. Alshahrani, Wafaa. T. T. Elgzar, Heba. A. A. Ibrahim
Summary: This study investigates the determinants of high breastfeeding self-efficacy among Saudi nursing mothers. The results show that mothers' education, working status, parity, breastfeeding experience, adequate breastfeeding knowledge, and positive attitudes toward breastfeeding can predict breastfeeding self-efficacy. Considering these factors during breastfeeding-related educational interventions can lead to more effective and sustainable effects in community awareness regarding breastfeeding.
Article
Immunology
Waddah M. Alalmaei Asiri, Ayed A. Shati, Syed E. Mahmood, Saleh M. Al-Qahtani, Youssef A. Alqahtani, Raghad M. Alhussain, Noura A. Alshehri
Summary: This study aimed to determine the percentage of supporters for COVID-19 vaccination among children in the Saudi population and assess their perceptions. A total of 620 adult participants were surveyed, with 94.7% already vaccinated. The majority of supporters (89.0%) were in favor of receiving a third dose. False religious beliefs significantly influenced the opposition to vaccinating children.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Meshari Almeshari, Yasser Alzamil, Amjad Alyahyawi, Ahmad Abanomy, Omar Althmali, Mamdouh S. Al-Enezi, C. G. ShashiKumar, Hamid Osman, Mayeen Uddin Khandaker
Summary: This study aims to assess the knowledge, awareness, attitudes, and practices related to breast cancer among female faculty and students at Hail University in Saudi Arabia. The results show that public awareness of breast cancer is relatively low and calls for mass media campaigns and specialized awareness programs.
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Faizah M. Alshammari, Entisar J. Alanazi, Afnan M. Alanazi, Abdulrahman K. Alturifi, Thamir M. Alshammari
Summary: This study found a significant lack of understanding of medication errors, reporting barriers, and training programs among healthcare professionals in Saudi Arabia. A considerable number of HCPs had not reported medication errors, cited legal implications as a major barrier, and had not received training on reporting systems. The absence of clear electronic reporting systems in most hospitals was also a major issue.
RISK MANAGEMENT AND HEALTHCARE POLICY
(2021)
Article
Immunology
Najim Z. Alshahrani, Mohammed R. Algethami, Abdullah M. Alarifi, Faris Alzahrani, Eman A. Alshehri, Aishah M. Alshehri, Haytham Abdulwhab Sheerah, Abdelaziz Abdelaal, Ranjit Sah, Alfonso J. Rodriguez-Morales
Summary: In Saudi Arabia, physicians' knowledge and attitudes towards monkeypox infection are inadequate and influenced by various factors. There is a significant knowledge gap between the therapeutic management of monkeypox and its vaccination. Training and knowledge assessments are important for improving related and specific knowledge.
Article
Biology
Syed Mohammed Basheeruddin Asdaq, A. S. Alshrari, Mohd. Imran, Nagaraja Sreeharsha, Rokeya Sultana
Summary: Healthcare professionals' understanding of COVID-19, improved knowledge, and positive attitude are associated with appropriate practice. There is a need for more training and strategies to reduce anxiety among healthcare professionals.
SAUDI JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
(2021)
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Sirajudeen Shaik Alavudeen, Viqar Basharat, Ahmed Khaled Bahamdan, Vigneshwaran Easwaran, Ghadah Khaled Bahamdan, Md Sayeed Akhtar, Sultan Alshahrani, Ali Alqahtani, Krishnaraju Venkatesan
Summary: This study assessed the knowledge, attitude, and preparedness of health care students towards basic life support (BLS) at King Khalid University. The findings showed that most students had inadequate knowledge and preparedness for BLS. It is recommended to incorporate more BLS training and refresher courses in the college curricula.
CLINICAL AND EXPERIMENTAL HYPERTENSION
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Awad Mohammed Al-Qahtani
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate nurses' knowledge and attitudes toward hand hygiene guidelines in Najran city, determine compliance levels, identify factors contributing to non-compliance, and provide recommendations for interventions to improve hand hygiene practices and reduce healthcare-associated infections risk. The results showed that nurses' knowledge, attitude, and practice in regards to hand hygiene were deemed acceptable.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Immunology
Ahmad Faiq Mukhtar, Azidah Abdul Kadir, Norhayati Mohd Noor, Ahmad Hazim Mohammad
Summary: This study aimed to assess the knowledge and attitudes on childhood vaccinations among healthcare workers at Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia. The survey findings showed that participants had a good level of knowledge and a positive attitude towards childhood vaccination, which is important for educating the general population.
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Thamir M. Alshammari, Khalidah A. Alenzi, Yasser Alatawi, Afnan S. Almordi, Ali F. Altebainawi
Summary: This nationwide study quantifies the rate and level of harm from reported medication errors and identifies the stages of the medication process in which errors occur. It emphasizes the importance of pharmacists in reporting and detecting errors, and highlights the need for a blame-free culture and education for healthcare professionals to improve error reporting.
JOURNAL OF PATIENT SAFETY
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Turki A. Althunian, Maha Alomran, Ghada M. Alsagri, Meshael M. Alrasheed, Thamir M. Alshammari
Summary: The decision by SFDA led to a sharp decrease in the overall use of pregabalin in Saudi Arabia, indicating a successful attempt to minimize the risk of its abuse and misuse. Additionally, the decision resulted in an increase in the use of gabapentin without affecting the use of other drugs.
PHARMACOEPIDEMIOLOGY AND DRUG SAFETY
(2022)
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Abdullah A. Alhifany, Nisrin Bifari, Yasser Alatawi, Saad U. Malik, Thamer A. Almangour, Ali F. Altebainawi, Thamir M. Alshammari, Amal F. Alotaibi, Ahmad J. Mahrous, Fahad S. Alshehri, Ejaz Cheema
Summary: This study conducted an indirect comparison and found that delafloxacin had similar efficacy and safety as other single antibiotic regimens for the treatment of Acute Bacterial Skin and Skin Structure Infections. However, based on the evaluation results, delafloxacin was considered the first choice in the intention to treat population.
SAUDI PHARMACEUTICAL JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Omar M. Albalawi, Maha Alomran, Ghada M. Alsagri, Turki A. Althunian, Thamir M. Alshammari
Summary: This study examined the post-marketing safety profiles of three COVID-19 vaccines in the United States. The majority of reported adverse events were non-serious, and the number of serious adverse events was very low.
SAUDI PHARMACEUTICAL JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Waleed Alhazzani, Mohammed Alshahrani, Fayez Alshamsi, Ohoud Aljuhani, Khalid Eljaaly, Samaher Hashim, Rakan Alqahtani, Doaa Alsaleh, Zainab Al Duhailib, Haifa Algethamy, Tariq Al-Musawi, Thamir Alshammari, Abdullah Alqarni, Danya Khoujah, Wail Tashkandi, Talal Dahhan, Najla Almutairi, Haleema A. Alserehi, Maytha Al-Yahya, Bandar Al-Judaibi, Yaseen M. Arabi, Jameel Abualenain, Jawaher M. Alotaibi, Ali Al Bshabshe, Reham Alharbi, Fahad Al-Hameed, Alyaa Elhazmi, Reem S. Almaghrabi, Fatma Almaghlouth, Malak Abedalthagafi, Noor Al Khathlan, Faisal A. Al-Suwaidan, Reem F. Bunyan, Bandar Baw, Ghassan Alghamdi, Manal Al Hazmi, Yasser Mandourah, Abdullah Assiri, Mushira Enani, Maha Alawi, Reem Aljindan, Ahmed Aljabbary, Abdullah Alrbiaan, Fahd Algurashi, Abdulmohsen Alsaawi, Thamer H. Alenazi, Mohammed A. Alsultan, Saleh A. Alqahtani, Ziad Memish, Jaffar A. Al-Tawfiq, Ahmed Al-jedai
Summary: The Saudi Critical Care Society (SCCS) formed a panel of experts to issue evidence-based recommendations for the management of COVID-19 in the intensive care unit. They used the GRADE approach and evidence-to-decision framework to assess the quality of evidence and generate recommendations. The panel issued 12 recommendations on pharmacotherapeutic interventions for severe and critical COVID-19.
JOURNAL OF INFECTION AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Sameh A. Al-Zubiedi, Manal Younus, Sara Al-Khalidi, Magnus Ekilo, Thamir M. Alshammari
Summary: The preparedness and performance of national pharmacovigilance systems in 14 Arab countries were impacted by COVID-19. There are significant differences in the preparedness and performance of national pharmacovigilance centers among participating countries. Improving digital infrastructure could be a useful tool to minimize the impact of the pandemic on pharmacovigilance activities.
EXPERT OPINION ON DRUG SAFETY
(2023)
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Mohamed Nasr Mahmoud Hassan Farghaly, Ibrahim Sulaiman Mas'oud Al Ghaithi, Wael Abdel Rahman Mahamid, Abdallah Adlan, Saleh Mohammed AlGhamdi, Thamir M. Al Shammari, Nasser Mohammed Alqahtani, Suliman A. Al Ghnam, Marie Sleiman Awad Ibrahim, Hajer Al Mudaiheem, Mohamed Zahir Chouikrat, Yahia Aktham, Marwan Essam El Bagoury, Arun Jayarame Gowda, Khalid Al Moaikel, Nancy Syed Awad Abdallah
Summary: Presently, Gulf Cooperation Council countries are lacking behind the global average in generating real-world data and utilizing real-world evidence for patient-centered care. Experts from various domains in these countries have presented their views and recommended key action points for the generation of robust real-world data and leveraging real-world evidence. Challenges in generating reliable and secure real-world evidence persist despite transformative changes. Thus, public-private engagements and collaborations are warranted to address these obstacles and achieve patient-centric benefits.
DRUGS-REAL WORLD OUTCOMES
(2023)
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Thamir M. Alshammari, Saud I. Alsubait, Khalidah A. Alenzi, Ziyad S. Almalki
Summary: The Saudi health care transformation is aiming to improve health care services by focusing on digitalization and privatization. This study evaluated the economic impact of implementing the new digital health transformation initiative (Wasfaty service) on the health care budget using diabetes mellitus as an example.
SAUDI PHARMACEUTICAL JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Turki Abdulaziz Althunian, Meshael M. Alrasheed, Fatemah A. Alnofal, Rawan T. Tafish, Mahmood A. Mira, Raseel A. Alroba, Mohammed W. Kirdas, Thamir M. Alshammari
Summary: This study assessed the validity of recording type 2 diabetes mellitus in a centralised database using a standardised common data model. The results showed high accuracy for most comparisons, except for sensitivity and specificity between the database and paper-based records.
Review
Critical Care Medicine
Marwa Amer, Mohammed S. Alshahrani, Yaseen M. Arabi, Ahmed Al-jedai, Hassan M. Alshaqaq, Abdulaziz Al-Sharydah, Faisal A. Al-Suwaidan, Hosam Aljehani, Thamer Nouh, Hassan Mashbari, Nehal Tarazan, Saad Alqahtani, Wail Tashkandi, Khalid Maghrabi, Muneerah Albugami, Samaher Hashim, Norah M. Alsubaie, Mohammad Alsenani, Haifa Algethamy, Thamir M. Alshammari, Ali Alaklabi, Nadia Ismail, Esraa S. Altawil, Alyaa Elhazmi, Ahmed Nahhas, Maha Aljuaid, Naif Alsadoon, Yasser Binbraik, Yuhong Yuan, Waleed Alhazzani
Summary: This article presents evidence-based clinical practice guidelines for venous thromboembolism (VTE) prevention in adults with trauma in inpatient settings. The guidelines were developed by a multidisciplinary panel and provide recommendations on the timing, type, and dose of pharmacologic and mechanical prophylaxis for VTE. The panel also suggests routine bilateral lower extremity ultrasonography for adults with trauma at elevated risk of VTE who are ineligible for pharmacologic prophylaxis.
ANNALS OF INTENSIVE CARE
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Erica A. Voss, Azza Shoaibi, Lana Yin Hui Lai, Clair Blacketer, Thamir Alshammari, Rupa Makadia, Kevin Haynes, Anthony G. Sena, Gowtham Rao, Sebastiaan van Sandijk, Clement Fraboulet, Laurent Boyer, Tanguy Le Carrour, Scott Horban, Daniel R. Morales, Jordi Martinez Roldan, Juan Manuel Ramirez-Anguita, Miguel A. Mayer, Marcel de Wilde, Luis H. John, Talita Duarte-Salles, Elena Roel, Andrea Pistillo, Raivo Kolde, Filip Maljkovic, Spiros Denaxas, Vaclav Papez, Michael G. Kahn, Karthik Natarajan, Christian Reich, Alex Secora, Evan P. Minty, Nigam H. Shah, Jose D. Posada, Maria Teresa Garcia Morales, Diego Bosca, Honorio Cadenas Juanino, Antonio Diaz Holgado, Miguel Pedrera Jimenez, Pablo Serrano Balazote, Noelia Garcia Barrio, Selcuk Sen, Ali Yagiz ueresin, Baris Erdogan, Luc Belmans, Geert Byttebier, Manu L. N. G. Malbrain, Daniel J. Dedman, Zara Cuccu, Rohit Vashisht, Atul J. Butte, Ayan Patel, Lisa Dahm, Cora Han, Fan Bu, Faaizah Arshad, Anna Ostropolets, Fredrik Nyberg, George Hripcsak, Marc A. Suchard, Dani Prieto-Alhambra, Peter R. Rijnbeek, Martijn J. Schuemie, Patrick B. Ryan
Summary: This study aimed to compare the incidence rates of specific adverse events of interest (AESIs) after COVID-19 infection with historical rates in the general population. The findings showed a significant increase in AESIs after COVID-19, with thromboembolic events being particularly common.
Review
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Heyde-Patricia Zuluaga-Arias, Mayada Alkhakany, Manal M. Younus, Houda Sefiani, Angela Caro-Rojas, Sameh Al-Zubiedi, Wafi F. Albalawi, Thamir M. Alshammari
Summary: More than 2 years have passed since the declaration of the COVID-19 pandemic, during which healthcare systems faced numerous challenges. Unlike previous pandemics, actions against this pandemic started quickly on a global and national level. However, the pandemic also led to an infodemic, with limited and contradictory information on drugs and vaccines, making risk assessment difficult for public health agencies.
THERAPEUTIC ADVANCES IN DRUG SAFETY
(2023)
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Ali F. Altebainawi, Lulwa A. Alfaraj, Amjad A. Alharbi, Fadwa F. Alkhuraisi, Thamir M. Alshammari
Summary: This research explores and compares the signals of rhabdomyolysis from the use of Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) using the United States Food and Drug Administration Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS) database. The study finds significant signals of rhabdomyolysis associated with PPIs, particularly in non-statin reports.
THERAPEUTIC ADVANCES IN DRUG SAFETY
(2023)
Meeting Abstract
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Mona Y. Alsheikh, Ahmed I. Fathelrahman, Thamir M. Alshammari
PHARMACOEPIDEMIOLOGY AND DRUG SAFETY
(2022)
Meeting Abstract
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Turki A. I. Althunian, Meshael Alrasheed, Fatemah Alnofal, Rawan Tafish, Mahmood A. Mira, Raseel A. Alroba, Mohammed Kirdas, Thamir M. Alshammari
PHARMACOEPIDEMIOLOGY AND DRUG SAFETY
(2022)