Awareness of COVID-19 among the General Population of the Northern Border Region of Saudi Arabia

Alshrari, Ahmed Subeh

doi:10.9734/jpri/2020/v32i2230768

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“…A positive attitude and good work practices are aided by extensive knowledge, which reduces the risk of infection ( McEachan et al, 2016 , Alshrari, 2020 ). The knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) of healthcare professionals toward COVID-19 influence their adherence to control initiatives.…”

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Knowledge, attitude and practices of healthcare professionals of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia towards covid-19: A cross-sectional study

Asdaq¹,

Alshrari

Imran

et al. 2021

Saudi Journal of Biological Sciences

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Background & Objectives COVID-19 is an emerging pandemic that necessitates the implementation of effective infection prevention and control steps. The knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) of healthcare professionals toward COVID-19 affect their compliance to prevention and control initiatives. During the evolving pandemic, we examined the KAP among healthcare professionals against COVID-19 in this research. Materials and Methods This was a cross-sectional study conducted among Riyadh region health care professionals from the beginning of December 2020 to the end of February 2021 using a validated self-administered questionnaire. The knowledge questionnaire contained questions about COVID-19 clinical characteristics, prevention, and management. The evaluation of attitudes and practices included questions regarding actions and adjustments in COVID-19 response activities. Knowledge scores were measured and compared using demographic characteristics, as well as attitudes and practices toward COVID-19. Using SPSS-IBM 25, bivariate statistics were done to analyze the data. Results 146 healthcare professionals completed the survey. Physicians were the most prominent party in the survey, accounting for 74 (51 percent), followed by nurses 44 (30 percent) and pharmacists 28 (19 percent). The participants' average age was 39.69±8.48 years. The participant's mean knowledge, attitude, and practice scores were 11.43±1.34, 3.89±0.93, and 3.85±0.81, respectively. With a positive attitude, the mean knowledge score was 11.52, and with proper practice, it was 11.32. With an improvement in knowledge, the attitude score increased significantly (r=0.172, P=0.001). Besides, there was a greater association between attitudes and practices (r=0.170, P=0.029). A significant enhancement in the practice score of the professionals was noted with an increase in knowledge score (r=0.095, P=0.010), an indicator for a positive correlation between practice and knowledge scores. Interpretation & Conclusion: Healthcare practitioners have a good understanding of COVID-19. Improved knowledge and a positive attitude toward COVID-19 infection are linked to appropriate practice. There is a need for more manpower, better COVID-19 management training, and strategies to reduce anxiety among healthcare professionals.

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Knowledge, attitude and practices of healthcare professionals of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia towards covid-19: A cross-sectional study

Asdaq¹,

Alshrari

Imran

et al. 2021

Saudi Journal of Biological Sciences

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“…Consistently, most Saudis have a strong trust or belief in cupping therapy, which they consider an effective therapeutic technique. [ 12 , 23 , 24 ] In a very conservative community like Saudi Arabia, this highly positive attitude towards cupping can be explained by the fact that cupping is strongly favored by Islamic teaching (prophetic medicine), and its practice in Saudi Arabia and other Muslim countries is deeply linked to religious inspirations. [ 4 , 5 ]…”

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Prevalence and predictors of use of cupping among patients attending a primary care center in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Al-Qahtani¹,

Alsulami²

2023

Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care

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A BSTRACT Background: Cupping is a cultural/religious treatment modality in Saudi Arabia that has been recently regulated by the Ministry of Health. The objective was to determine the prevalence of cupping use, its predictors, and related beliefs among patients attending a primary care center. Methods: Observational cross-sectional study was conducted between January and July 2019 among patients attending Alwazarat healthcare center in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The data were collected using a self-completed questionnaire. Results: A total of 386 patients were included. Approximately 68.3% of the patients were females, and 41.8% were aged between 26 and 35 years. About 34.2% of the patients had cupping therapy before. Cupping use was higher in older age ( P < 0.001), males ( P = 0.002), and specific occupations ( P < 0.001). The most frequent health problems treated were headache (40.5%), lethargy (13.0%), diabetes (10.7%), and hypertension (9.9%). Most (82.4%) of patients believed that the cupping they used was beneficial. Approximately 27.9% of the patients had cupping done in non-specialized centers, and 50% were not sure about infection control practices. Cupping was associated with the following encouraging factors; religious beliefs (79.8%), previous experience with relatives and friends (74.0%), culture and habits (57.8%), information in social media, and multimedia (52.9%). In multivariate logistic regression analysis, only age >35 years and previous experience of relatives and friends were independent predictors of cupping use. Conclusions: Cupping is a popular therapeutic modality among patients seeking primary care services in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Authorities are required to continue reviewing the standards of cupping clinics to ensure their license and patient safety.

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Evaluation of Health Care Professionals’ Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practice to Prevent the Pandemic Spread of COVID-19: A Questionnaire-Based Cross-Sectional Study from Abha, Saudi Arabia

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Background: Pharmacists and other healthcare professionals (HCPs) are at risk of transmitting the lethal COVID-19 virus globally and increasing its prevalence. Aim: The aim of this study was to assess knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) about coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) among HCPs in the Asir region for the first time. Methodology: A cross-sectional analysis with 491 healthcare professionals was tested using a pre-tested questionnaire in a tertiary care facility. The association between research variables and questions was determined using Chi-square tests and Kruskal–Wallis tests. Results: Pharmacists and other HCPs exhibited good knowledge, a positive attitude, and a negative practice pattern regarding COVID-19. There was a strong association between knowledge and attitude (correlation coefficient: 0.17; p < 0.001). However, healthcare practitioners had a suboptimal practice score of 2.09 ± 0.62 regarding COVID-19. Conclusion: This study discovered that despite relatively insufficient practices for adherence to recommended techniques regarding COVID-19 prevention during the outbreak, pharmacists and other healthcare professionals have a high level of awareness and a positive attitude towards COVID-19 as a medical condition. There is a need for more involved HCPs, improved COVID-19 management training, and approaches to make healthcare providers feel less anxious.

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Awareness of COVID-19 among the General Population of the Northern Border Region of Saudi Arabia

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Knowledge, attitude and practices of healthcare professionals of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia towards covid-19: A cross-sectional study

Knowledge, attitude and practices of healthcare professionals of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia towards covid-19: A cross-sectional study

Prevalence and predictors of use of cupping among patients attending a primary care center in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Evaluation of Health Care Professionals’ Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practice to Prevent the Pandemic Spread of COVID-19: A Questionnaire-Based Cross-Sectional Study from Abha, Saudi Arabia

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