Evaluation of instruments to assess health literacy in Arabic language among Iraqis

Al‐Jumaili, Ali Azeez; Al-Rekabi, Mohammed Dakhil; Sorofman, Bernard A.

doi:10.1016/j.sapharm.2015.02.002

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“…There are five possible responses (1-never, 2-rarely, 3-sometimes, 4-often, and 5-always), with a score of 3 or higher suggesting limited health literacy. 49,50…”

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Metformin Improves the Depression Symptoms of Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome in a Lifestyle Modification Program

Alhussain¹,

AlRuthia²,

Al‐Mandeel³

et al. 2020

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Background: Metformin is commonly prescribed to manage polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), which is one of the most common endocrine disorders among women of childbearing age and is associated with high prevalence rates of depression and anxiety.Objective: This study's objective was to determine the impact of prescribed metformin on depression and anxiety levels of patients with PCOS. Methods: This prospective, multi-center, cohort study examined the impact of prescribed metformin on the depression and anxiety of women with PCOS in four gynecology clinics in Saudi Arabia and Jordan. The women had recently been prescribed metformin along with lifestyle modifications, such as diet and exercise, and were compared to another group of women with PCOS who were prescribed lifestyle modifications only. Depression and anxiety were assessed at baseline and three months later using the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) and the Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD-7) scale, respectively. Health-related quality of life was measured using the Short Form Health Survey (SF-36). Multiple logistic regression analyses were conducted to examine the impact of metformin on depression and anxiety. Results: Eighty-six women participated in the study: 53 were prescribed metformin with lifestyle modifications, and 33 were prescribed lifestyle modifications only. The women on metformin had 70% lower odds of having major depression (PHQ-9≥10) (OR=0.302, P=0.045); however, no significant effect of metformin on anxiety (GAD-7≥10) was found. Conclusion: Metformin may have a role in the management of depression symptoms among patients with PCOS; however, its potential antidepressant effect should be further examined in randomized double-blind placebo-controlled clinical trials.

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“…There are five possible responses (1-never, 2-rarely, 3-sometimes, 4-often, and 5-always), with a score of 3 or higher suggesting limited health literacy. 49,50…”

Section: Methodsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Metformin Improves the Depression Symptoms of Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome in a Lifestyle Modification Program

Alhussain¹,

AlRuthia²,

Al‐Mandeel³

et al. 2020

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“…36 Health literacy was evaluated using the Arabic version of the Single Item Literacy Screener (SILS), which includes a single question assessing whether the patient needs assistance in understanding the information contained in a prescription drug leaflet. 37,38 The "never" or "rarely" response indicates good health literacy, while responses such as "sometimes," "often," or "always" indicate marginal/limited level of health literacy. 37 The sociodemographic characteristics of the patients, such as age, gender, education level, nationality, and annual income, were collected during the interview and verified using their electronic health records.…”

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The Relationship Between Health-Related Quality of Life and Trust in Primary Care Physicians Among Patients with Diabetes

AlRuthia

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Almalag

et al. 2020

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Background: Trust is pivotal for a productive relationship between patients and healthcare providers and is positively correlated with multiple clinical and humanistic outcomes. However, the impact of trust in healthcare providers on different domains of health-related quality of life (HRQoL) among diabetic patients has not been studied in detail. Purpose: The aim of this study was to examine the association between the physical, mental or psychological, social, and environmental domains of HRQoL with the patients' trust in their primary care physicians while controlling for several sociodemographic and clinical factors. The study was conducted among a sample of diabetic patients. Patients and Methods: This study had a prospective questionnaire-based, multi-center, crosssectional design. The patients were recruited from three public hospitals in Saudi Arabia. Patients' experiences and trust in their primary care physicians were assessed using the Health Care Relationship Trust (HCR-Trust) scale. HRQoL was assessed using the Arabic version of the World Health Organization Quality of Life-BREF (WHOQOL-BREF). Multiple linear regression was conducted to assess the relationship between HCR-Trust and the WHOQOL-BREF physical, psychological, social, and environmental domains controlling for age, Charlson Comorbidity Index (CCI) score, health literacy, sex, education, annual income, nationality, and illness duration. Results: Three hundred and sixty-four patients participated in the study. The scores in all four domains of WHOQOL-BREF were positively associated with HCR-Trust scores of the diabetic patients. Additionally, the scores in the physical (β = −10.26; 95% CI: −13.77 to −6.74; P < 0.0001) and psychological (β = −3.91; 95% CI: −7.44 to −0.38; P < 0.0001) domains were negatively associated with female gender. Furthermore, the physical domain score was negatively associated with the duration of illness (β = −0.26; 95% CI: −0.506 to −0.02; P = 0.032). The environmental domain score was positively associated with annual income (β = 2.31; 95% CI: 1.05 to 3.56; P = 0.030). Other patient characteristics, such as age and education, were not associated with the scores of any of the WHOQOL-BREF domains. Conclusion: Patient trust in healthcare providers is positively associated with different domains of HRQoL. Therefore, building and maintaining trust with patients is important to achieve favorable treatment outcomes.

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“…Moreover, the health literacy of the participants was also assessed using the Arabic version of the Single Item Literacy Screener (SILS). 25,26 The second section consisted of six statements that were created based on an extensive review of the literature. [2][3][4][5]19 Participants were asked to strongly disagree, disagree, remain neutral, agree, or strongly agree with each of the following six statements:…”

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The Impact of Direct-to-Consumer Pharmaceutical Advertising on Public Knowledge of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease: A Study on Over-the-Counter Proton Pump Inhibitors

AlShammari¹,

Assiri²,

Buraykan³

et al. 2020

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Background: The use of direct-to-consumer advertising (DTCA) to promote sales of overthe-counter (OTC) pharmaceuticals used to manage common medical conditions, such as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), is increasing. However, the educational value of these advertisements as well as the public perceptions of this type of advertising remain largely unknown among non-English speaking populations. Objective: The aim of this study was to explore the public perceptions and educational value of a short motion graphic video documenting the lifestyle of person with GERD and presenting a brief introduction to the role of proton pump Inhibitors (PPIs) in relieving the symptoms. Methods: This was a prospective quasi-experimental study in which a short mock advertising motion graphic video was shown to a sample of adult individuals in malls and shopping centers in different cities across Saudi Arabia. Participants were required to express their levels of agreement with six statements concerning their perceptions of DTCA of OTC drugs, and answer a quiz consisting of three questions and enquiries about their knowledge of GERD and the OTC drugs used in its treatment. Results: Two hundred and ninety-five participants were involved in this study, the majority of whom were female (55.30%). After watching the video, the percentages of participants who strongly agreed or agreed that DTCA is a credible source of information and encourages them to purchase the marketed drug have increased significantly (P<0.05). With regard to the quiz, the percentages of participants with correct answers regarding the definition of GERD, knowledge of OTC drugs for GERD, and awareness of the common side effects of PPIs increased from 81.69% to 95.93%, 69.83% to 96.27%, and 46.44% to 91.53%, respectively (P<0.0001). Conclusion: DTCA of OTC drugs for GERD, particularly if the content complies with the regulatory requirements, can promote the public knowledge of the disease and treatment options.

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Evaluation of instruments to assess health literacy in Arabic language among Iraqis

Cited by 49 publications

References 23 publications

<p>Metformin Improves the Depression Symptoms of Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome in a Lifestyle Modification Program</p>

<p>Metformin Improves the Depression Symptoms of Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome in a Lifestyle Modification Program</p>

<p>The Relationship Between Health-Related Quality of Life and Trust in Primary Care Physicians Among Patients with Diabetes</p>

<p>The Impact of Direct-to-Consumer Pharmaceutical Advertising on Public Knowledge of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease: A Study on Over-the-Counter Proton Pump Inhibitors</p>

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