Childhood Overweight and Obesity Among the Saudi Population: A Case-Control Study Among School Children

Background: Egg is a major part of daily food. Egg hypersensitivity (EH) is a common problem. It’s mainly due to IgE mediated type I hypersensitivity reaction. Objective: to determine which clinical allergic diseases are associated more with EH. Methods: This paper was performed on 143 patients during 2021 in Jeddah city. Only positive RAST sIgEs results to egg white or yellow were included. RAST results were taken from patient files retrospectively. Additionally, the associated allergic diseases were taken. RAST machine used was from Mediwiss German company which is an ELISA system. Results were collected in an Excel sheet. RAST results were correlated to clinical symptoms. Four tables were extracted. Results: EH in adults in Jeddah is more common in males 85 (59.4%) than females 56 (39%), and more common in white egg 54 (37.8%) than yellow egg 28 (19.5%). Additionally, EH in Jeddah city is commonest in age of thirties, 40 (28%) and adulthood, 31 (21.7%). Most common allergic diseases which are associated with EH are: allergic rhinosinusitis, atopic dermatitis, asthma and food allergy respectively. EH class is mostly of mild severity. Conclusions: EH in Jeddah city has several characteristics. It’s more common in adults (especially males) in the age period between 20-40 years, and more common to white than yellow egg. Common allergic diseases associated with EH are allergic rhinosinusitis, atopic dermatitis, asthma and food allergy respectively. EH severity is mostly of mild class; however, this must be correlated with the clinical findings. Key words: egg white allergy, egg white sensitization, asthma, allergic rhinitis, atopic dermatitis

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confidence: 50%

Egg Allergy in Jeddah City – Saudi Arabia

Tayeb¹

2022

“…Similarly, prevalences of smoking (42.2% versus 28.4%, p<0.01), excess weight (83.6% versus 70.6%, p<0.01), DM (16.3% versus 10.3%, p<0.05), and HT (23.2% versus 11.2%, p<0.001) were all higher in the hypertriglyceridemia group in another study (38). On the other hand, the prevalences of hyperbetalipoproteinemia were similar both in the hypertriglyceridemia (200 mg/dL and higher) and control groups (18.9% versus 16.3%, p>0.05, respectively) in the above study (38). Similarly, plasma LDL values increased just up to the plasma TG value of 200 mg/dL but no more in another study (39).…”

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confidence: 81%

Prevalence of childhood obesity, its associated risk factors and parental misperception of their child’s actual weight among Saudi children in Yanbu city, Saudi Arabia 2021: A cross-sectional study

Alodainy¹

2022

Aim of Study: To determine prevalence of childhood obesity among attendants of primary health care centers, its associated risk factors, and to identify parental misperceptions regarding their children’s actual weight. Methods: Following a cross-sectional study design, at primary health care centers (PHCC) in Yanbu Albahr City, Saudi Arabia, the study sample included 80 parents of Saudi healthy -school children aged 6 to 12 years. The study questionnaire included sociodemographic data of children and their parents, anthropometric data of children, the 1st section of the Arabic version of Comprehensive Feeding Practices Questionnaire (CFPQ), the child’s lifestyle behavior assessment and parent’s perception regarding their child’s weight. Results: Prevalence of overweight among children was 5%, while 13.8% were obese. Fast foods, sweets and soft drinks were commonly consumed by children, while 36.3% did not practice any sports. Children’s BMI grades did not differ significantly according to their or their parents’ sociodemographic factors, or their dietary habits, but differed according to their parents’ educational level (p=0.038), with highest prevalence of obesity among less educated parents. Only 7.5% of parents perceived their children as overweight, while 1.3% perceived their children as obese. Parents’ perception regarding their children’s weight did not differ according to how they judge their weight, the way they weigh their weight or their source of information about their children’s weight. Most parents (56.3%) incorrectly perceived their children’s weight. Conclusions: Prevalence of obesity among primary school children in Yanbu Albahr City is high. Unhealthy dietary habits, and physical inactivity are common among Saudi children. Most parents misperceive their children’s actual body weight. Children’s BMI grades differ significantly according to their parents’ educational level, with highest prevalence of obesity among less educated parents. Key Words: Childhood obesity, risk factors, dietary habits, physical activity, parents’ perception about children’s weight, Saudi Arabia.

“…The relationships between excess weight, increased BP, and higher plasma TG values were described in the metabolic syndrome, extensively (37), and clinical manifestations of the syndrome include obesity, hypertriglyceridemia, hyperbetalipoproteinemia, HT, insulin resistance, and proinflammatory and prothrombotic states (37). Similarly, prevalences of smoking (42.2% versus 28.4%, p<0.01), excess weight (83.6% versus 70.6%, p<0.01), DM (16.3% versus 10.3%, p<0.05), and HT (23.2% versus 11.2%, p<0.001) were all higher in the hypertriglyceridemia group in another study (38). On the other hand, the prevalences of hyperbetalipoproteinemia were similar both in the hypertriglyceridemia (200 mg/dL and higher) and control groups (18.9% versus 16.3%, p>0.05, respectively) in the above study (38).…”

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confidence: 86%

“…Similarly, in Riyadh, Aljassim and Jradi (38) found that 40.24% of parents had incorrect perception regarding their actual children's weight. Also in Abha City, Saudi Arabia, Al-Qahtani et al (55) found that most parents did not know the ideal weight for their children, and 57.6% of the parents of overweight or obese children were unaware that their children were overweight, and parents depended mainly on body shape for their perception of their child's weight.…”

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confidence: 93%

Assessment of Epidemic and Pandemic Events Preparedness in Ministry of Health Hospitals, Jazan, Saudi Arabia, 2021: A Cross-Sectional Study

Faqeeh¹,

Sabai²,

Jahlan³

et al. 2022

Background: Hospital preparedness planning for natural and man-made disasters has become the pressing necessity of hospitals being the principal habitat of disaster victims. One of the most critical areas of consideration is hospital preparedness for epidemic and pandemic events. Objectives: To assess concerns, perceived impacts and preparedness of health care workers for epidemic and pandemic events in Ministry of Health (MOH) hospitals, Jazan, 2021. Methods: An analytical cross-sectional study was conducted from May 1st, to August 31st, 2021 in three Ministry of Health hospitals in Jazan city. All health care workers (HCWs) working at the three hospitals were eligible to participate if they were direct clinical care providers. A valid questionnaire consisting of five parts was used; including demographic data, work-related concerns of health care workers, non-work related concerns of health care workers, perceived impact of health care workers on personal life and work and preparedness of health care workers for epidemic and pandemic events. Results: The study included 307 healthcare workers. The age of 39.7% of them ranged between 31 and 40 years. Almost two-thirds (62.2%) were males. The total score of work-related concern of COVID-19 among the participants ranged between 7 and 28, out of a possible maximum of 35, with a median (IQR) of 18 (15-22). HCWs in the age group 31-40 years, master holders, and doctors expressed the highest concerns score. The total score of non-work-related concern of COVID-19 ranged between 7 and 35, out of a possible maximum of 35, with a median (“interquartile range “IQR”) of 28 (22-28). HCWs who hold a master degree and doctors expressed the highest concerns. The total score of perceived impact on personal life and work health professionals ranged between 6 and 44, out of a possible maximum of 50, with a median (IQR) of 25 (21-30). HCWs in the age group 31-40, and Master holders had the highest score. The total score of preparedness for Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic ranged between 15 and 75, out of a possible maximum of 75, with a median (IQR) of 56 (48- 61). The highest score was observed among HCWs aged over 50 years. Conclusion: Some work-related and non-work-related concerns of HCWs in Jazan regarding COVID-19 pandemic have been identified. Also, perceived impact of the pandemic on HCWs` work and professional life has been documented. Their preparedness as well as that of the health care system to the COVID-19 pandemic was satisfactory in most aspects. Key words: COVID-19, concerns, preparedness, healthcare workers, Saudi Arabia