Review
Biology
Mabrouk AL-Rasheedi, Yasir Alhazmi, ALreshidi Mateq Ali, Maha ALrajhi, Nayef Samah Alharbi, Somayah Alsuhaibani, Alrashidi Mohammed, Ghaleb Alharbi
Summary: The study aimed to analyze the awareness of the general public and healthcare providers in Qassim region of Saudi Arabia regarding COVID-19. Results showed that the majority of participants were aware that COVID-19 is a respiratory disease and recognized it as a contagious disease. There was a significant positive correlation between various aspects of awareness and recognition of high-risk groups, reliable sources of information, infection symptoms, disease prevention, and available treatments.
SAUDI JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Asharaf Abdul Salam, Rshood M. Al-Khraif, Ibrahim Elsegaey
Summary: Saudi Arabia, with its built-in infrastructure and disciplined lifestyle, has been able to effectively address the spread of COVID-19. Analysis of the global percentage share, percentage of population affected, and local distribution shows variations in the intensity of the pandemic in different regions of the country.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
S. Bashir, F. Alsultan, M. Iqbal, N. Alabdulkarim, K. Alammari, A. Almousa, A. Alsultan, B. Almousa, R. Albaradie, A. Mir, K. Al-Regaiey, S. S. Habib, T. Abualait
Summary: In response to the COVID-19 outbreak, a study was conducted with 597 healthcare workers to assess their attitudes, knowledge, and awareness of the virus. The majority of participants recognized the transmission methods of the virus and implemented preventive measures such as handwashing and avoiding crowded places. The study's findings can help in designing effective strategies to prevent and control COVID-19 infections and highlight areas for improvement in healthcare practices related to the illness.
EUROPEAN REVIEW FOR MEDICAL AND PHARMACOLOGICAL SCIENCES
(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
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Khalidah A. Alenzi, Hamdan S. Al-malky, Ali F. Altebainawi, Hamidah Q. Q. Abushomi, Fahad O. O. Alatawi, Moosa H. H. Atwadi, Moosa A. A. Khobrani, Dlal A. A. Almazrou, Nariman Alrubeh, Zainab A. A. Alsoliabi, Abdulaziz M. M. Kardam, Shakr A. A. Alghamdi, Abdulrahman Alasiri, Maher H. H. Albalwi, Thamir M. M. Alshammari
Summary: This study examined the health economic burden of COVID-19 on the Saudi health sector and assessed the direct medical costs associated with its management. The findings reveal that COVID-19 is not only a serious concern for patients, but also poses a significant economic burden on the healthcare system in Saudi Arabia.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Mohammed Khamash Almaghrabi
Summary: In general, the study found that the general population in Saudi Arabia has a high level of awareness, attitude, and adherence regarding COVID-19 and quarantine measures. Most participants believe that quarantine should be implemented in cases of travel or contact with infected individuals, and support a minimum quarantine period of 14 days.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF GENERAL MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Khadijah Angawi, Mutlaq Albugmi
Summary: This study investigated the impact of social media on risk perceptions of COVID-19 in Saudi Arabia. The results showed that male gender, higher income, and employment were positively associated with risk perception. Exposure to social media had a positive impact on risk perception, while self-efficacy was negatively associated with risk perception.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Immunology
Mohammad Shakil Ahmad, Tayseer Dhayfallah Almuteri, Abdulrahman Obaid Matar Alharbi, Abdullah Tawakul, Mohammed Abdulrahman Mohammed Alturiqy, Mansour Alzahrani, Shaden Bader Almutairi, Ghadah Mohammed Almutairi, Aseel Saleh Alotaibi, Nouf Sultan Almutairi, Lama Khalid Alhabdan, Waleed Khalid Z. Alghuyaythat
Summary: This study aimed to assess the quality of web-based information collected during COVID-19 and the awareness and acceptance of the booster dose for COVID-19. A cross-sectional study involving 631 participants from Riyadh, Al Majma'ah, Al Ghat, and Zulfi found a significant correlation between vaccination knowledge, confidence in the vaccine's capacity, and willingness to receive a third dose among those who were willing to be vaccinated.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Mohammed Aljuaid, Hadil Alotair, Farrah Alnajjar, Wadi Alonazi, Hanaa Sharaf, Eman Sheshah, Lolwah Alashgar, Mashael Alshaikh
Summary: The risk factors for in-hospital mortality of COVID-19 patients in Saudi Arabia have not been well studied. The objective of this study was to assess the predictors of mortality among hospitalized patients with COVID-19 in Saudi Arabia. The study found that older age, chronic kidney disease, and acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) were the most important predictors of mortality.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Bassel Tarakji, Mohammad Zakaria Nassani, Faisal Mehsen Alali, Anas B. Alsalhani, Nasser Raqe Alqhtani, Abdullah Bin Nabhan, Adel Alenzi, Ali Alrafedah
Summary: The study found that dentists in Saudi Arabia have a solid awareness of COVID-19, with most practices aligning with infection control guidelines, but there are still some gaps in knowledge and inappropriate practices that need attention from health authorities.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Saja Al-Rayes, Arwa Alumran, Haifa Aljanoubi, Aram Alkaltham, Manar Alghamdi, Duaa Aljabri
Summary: Studies have shown that virtual clinics were widely used and highly satisfactory during the COVID-19 pandemic. This study aimed to assess public awareness and use of virtual clinics following the pandemic and identified factors associated with virtual clinic use. The results showed that age, gender, marital status, education, income, employment status, perceived usefulness, and ease of use were associated with awareness and use of virtual clinics.
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Rayyan Abdallah Alwazzan, Mohammad A. Baseer, Osamah Mohammed ALMugeiren, Navin Anand Ingle
Summary: The study concluded that participants demonstrated adequate knowledge of symptoms, preventive awareness, and a positive attitude towards dental care of the COVID-19 infected patients.
RISK MANAGEMENT AND HEALTHCARE POLICY
(2021)
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
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Anas A. Khan, Hadil M. Alahdal, Reem M. Alotaibi, Hana S. Sonbol, Rana H. Almaghrabi, Yousef M. Alsofayan, Saqer M. Althunayyan, Faisal A. Alsaif, Sami S. Almudarra, Khaled I. Alabdulkareem, Abdullah M. Assiri, Hani A. Jokhdar
Summary: This study analyzed the data from the initial two phases of COVID-19 mass screening program in Saudi Arabia, revealing a 13.50% positivity rate with males being most affected and a higher positivity rate in the 30-39 age group. Launching mass screening programs is crucial for early case detection, isolation, and immediate public interventions.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Immunology
Zeyad Kurdee, Samia Al-Shouli, Nouf AlAfaleq, Sultan Ayoub Meo, Alanoud Alshahrani, Aseel Alshehri, Noura Alkathiri, Shaden Bin Saiedan, Yara Alzahrani
Summary: This study investigated the acceptance rate of the COVID-19 vaccine among people in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The results showed that a high percentage of participants accepted the vaccine, with higher acceptance among females and older individuals. Timely scientific recommendations were identified as the main influencing factor on participants' perception of the vaccine.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Fahad Alqahtani, Anas Khan, Jalal Alowais, Tareef Alaama, Hani Jokhdar
Summary: This study assesses the surge capacity of hospital beds and ICU beds with a ventilator in Saudi Arabia during the COVID-19 pandemic. Additional 4372 hospital beds are needed if the pandemic continues for 6 months, while an additional 2192 or 1461 hospital beds are required for a 12- or 18-month period, respectively. The health system's capacity for ICU beds would suffer from a shortage of 1600, 797, and 540 beds under the three transmission scenarios.
DISASTER MEDICINE AND PUBLIC HEALTH PREPAREDNESS
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Hadil M. Alahdal, Fuad Ameen, Sami AlYahya, Hana Sonbol, Anas Khan, Yousef Alsofayan, Ahmed Alahmari
Summary: This study investigated the spread of COVID-19 through wastewater and the efficiency of sewage treatment in removing the virus. The results showed that sewage treatment was effective in removing SARS-CoV-2 viral RNA. However, the viral RNA load in wastewater was relatively low, indicating that sewage may only preserve viral RNA for a short time in a hot climate. Additionally, there was no significant correlation between hospital admissions and viral RNA in sewage.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Saber Yezli
Summary: Human exposure to a hot environment during the Hajj pilgrimage increases the risk of heat-related illnesses (HRIs) due to various factors including the climate, diversity of pilgrims, and their health behaviors. The pilgrims generally lack awareness of HRIs and engage in hazardous behaviors that increase their risk. Preventive plans for HRIs during Hajj should address these factors to reduce the burden of these illnesses, and lessons from the Hajj can inform preventive measures for HRIs on a global scale.
REVIEWS ON ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Saber Yezli, Altaf H. Khan, Yara M. Yassin, Anas A. Khan, Badriah M. Alotaibi, Abderrezak Bouchama
Summary: This study investigated the relationship between ambient temperature and mortality among Mecca residents and Hajj pilgrims. The findings revealed that pilgrims were more sensitive to high temperatures and had significantly higher mortality rates associated with hot temperatures compared to Mecca residents. These results suggest the need for precision public health measures to protect diverse populations from the impacts of high temperatures during mass gatherings.
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH PERSPECTIVES
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Saber Yezli, Altaf H. Khan, Yara M. Yassin, Anas A. Khan, Badriah M. Alotaibi, Abderrezak Bouchama
Summary: This study focuses on the health effects of continuous exposure to high ambient temperatures on people living in Mecca, Saudi Arabia. It reveals that extreme heat, higher than 38 degrees C, significantly increases the risk of mortality. This suggests that efforts should be made to accelerate individual adaptation to heat and reorganize society to mitigate the risks of high temperatures.
JOURNAL OF EXPOSURE SCIENCE AND ENVIRONMENTAL EPIDEMIOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Saber Yezli, Yara Yassin, Sujoud Ghallab, Mashan Abdullah, Bisher Abuyassin, Ramesh Vishwakarma, Abderrezak Bouchama
Summary: This systematic review examined the demographic and clinical characteristics, biomarkers, therapy, and outcomes of heat stroke during the Muslim pilgrimage in Mecca, Saudi Arabia. The findings suggest that heat stroke can cause early multiorgan injury and may progress rapidly to organ failure and death if not recognized and treated promptly.
JOURNAL OF INTERNAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Neurosciences
Abderrezak Bouchama, Mamoon Rashid, Shuja Shafi Malik, Saeed Al Mahri, Yara Yassin, Mashan Abdullah, Nour Abdulmalek, Fuad Maashi, Abdulaziz Mashi, Altaf Khan, Badriah Alotaibi, Cynthia Lehe, Sameer Mohammad, Haitham Alkadi, Deemah Al Waadani, Saber Yezli
Summary: An evolutionary heat shock response (HSR) protects most living species, including humans, from heat-induced macromolecular damage. However, its role in the pathogenesis of heat stroke is unknown. We examined the whole genome transcriptome in peripheral blood mononuclear cells of subjects who developed heat stroke versus those who did not. The findings reveal the molecular signature of heat stroke and suggest that a powerful HSR may not be sufficient to protect against heat injury.
JOURNAL OF PHYSIOLOGY-LONDON
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Saber Yezli, Yara Yassin, Abdulaziz Mushi, Lamis Alabdullatif, Mariyyah Alburayh, Badriah M. Alotaibi, Anas Khan, Lloyd Walsh, Aiswarya Lekshmi, Andrew Walker, Jay Lucidarme, Ray Borrow
Summary: This study investigated the carriage and acquisition of Neisseria meningitidis among travelers to Hajj and found that the carriage and acquisition rates were low, but most isolates were resistant to ciprofloxacin used for chemoprophylaxis. Therefore, a review of the current preventive measures for meningococcal disease during Hajj is needed.
TRAVEL MEDICINE AND INFECTIOUS DISEASE
(2023)
Review
Health Care Sciences & Services
Haytham A. Sheerah, Yasir Almuzaini, Anas Khan
Summary: This article discusses the challenges faced by Saudi Arabia during the COVID-19 pandemic, including deficits in knowledge, attitudes, and practices towards the disease, negative psychological impacts on the general population and healthcare workers, vaccine hesitancy, management of religious mass gatherings, and the imposition of travel regulations. The article outlines the measures taken by the Saudi authorities to minimize the negative impacts of these challenges in accordance with international health regulations and recommendations.
Review
Environmental Sciences
Saber Yezli, Yara Yassin, Sujoud Ghallab, Mashan Abdullah, Bisher Abuyassin, Ramesh Vishwakarma, Abderrezak Bouchama
Summary: Heat exhaustion is a common but often overlooked heat-related illness, affecting millions of people annually and expected to increase due to climate change. This systematic review aims to fill the gap in the literature by synthesizing available evidence on risk factors, symptoms, biomarkers, treatment options, and outcomes for heat exhaustion. The review focuses on heat exhaustion during the Muslim pilgrimage, where it is endemic. Ten studies were included, reporting over 1,194 cases of heat exhaustion. Elevated core temperature and cardiac stress were common features, and cooling and hydration therapy were effective in managing the condition, resulting in a low mortality rate. Early diagnosis and treatment are crucial in reducing complications and mortality.
REVIEWS ON ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Faten A. Alradini, Abdulrahman Y. Sabbagh, Fahad A. Alamri, Yasir Almuzaini, Yousef M. Alsofayan, Ahmed A. Alahmari, Anas A. Khan, Samar A. Amer, Reem C. Alanazi, Ibrahim F. Alanazi, Ahmed A. Shubayli, Rola M. Alkenani, Bandr Mzahim, Nisreen Maghraby, Abdulaziz M. Salamah, Muna Aljahany
Summary: This study aimed to assess the public knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) of utilizing automated external defibrillators (AEDs) and to understand barriers to AED application. The findings showed that male respondents had less knowledge and poorer attitude towards using AEDs compared to female respondents. Additionally, Saudi nationals had lower knowledge and attitudes towards AEDs compared to foreign nationals. BLS/CPR trained individuals had a greater understanding and willingness to use AEDs in public.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF GENERAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Review
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Mohammed A. Merzah, Dahy Sulaiman, Atiya Abul Karim, Mazin E. Khalil, Sabyasachi Gupta, Yasir Almuzaini, Shima Hashemi, Stany Mathew, Salina Khatoon, Mohima Benojir Hoque
Summary: This review found that COVID-19 patients with concurrent coronary artery disease (CAD) have a higher risk of mortality. The prevalence of CAD varies among different regions, with the highest prevalence in Europe and the lowest in Asia. Hospitalized COVID-19 patients with CAD also have an increased risk of ARDS, although this difference is not statistically significant.
