Prevalence and patient characteristics of Helicobacter pylori among adult in primary health care of security forces hospital Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 2018

Alharbi, Rami; Ghoraba, Medhat A

doi:10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_398_19

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“…Our study indicated high proportion of H. pylori infection in the age groups of 19-32 years and 33-46 years with insignificant difference. This was comparable to different previous studies (Zhu et al, 2014;Chandrababu et al, 2016;Mabeku et al, 2018;Alharbi and Ghoraba, 2019). Contrary to this, other studies reported the average age of infected patients of H. pylori in the age group of 40-49 years (Simón et al, 2016) and 50-59 years (Syam et al, 2015), other studies showed a predictor of H. pylori infection takes place early in childhood (Mabeku et al, 2018;Daniyan et al, 2020).…”

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Screening for the prevalence of Helicobacter pylori infection among dyspeptic patients using simple fecal antigen and serum antibody diagnostic methods at Mukalla city Hospitals, Hadhramout, Yemen

Hameed¹,

Barajash²

2021

Afr. J. Microbiol. Res.

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Helicobacter pylori is the most common infection in the world, and the most main causes of dyspepsia are related to H. pylori infection. In that respect, several non-invasive methods for the diagnosis of H. pylori infection were utilized. The current study aimed to determine the prevalence of H. pylori infection and its associated variables among dyspeptic patients in Mukalla city, Hadhramout-Yemen during a period from February to September 2018. A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted among 100 suspected dyspeptic patients. Data regarding to associated variables were collected using a structured questionnaire, and the samples of feces and serum were collected and screened for H. pylori by rapid diagnostic immunochromatographic assays for antigen and antibody. Data was analyzed using SPSS statistical software version 20 and a P value <0.05 was taken statistically significant. Prevalence of H. pylori was found to be 15 and 18.5% using the antigen H. pylori test and serum anti-H. pylori test respectively. Prevalence using antigen H. pylori test was significantly associated to male sex (P=0.035). In those patients withH. pylori, a positive result with antigen test was significantly associated to drinking non-filtered water (COR = 3.67; 95%CI=1.436-9.363; P=0.007), symptoms of heartburn and regurgitation (COR=0.865, 95%CI=0.034-0.536, P=0.004) and antibiotics used (COR=0.312, 95%CI=0.125-0.780, P=0.013). The prevalence of H. pylori infection was frequent among the dyspeptic patients in the study area. H. pylori infection was related to non-filtered water source, symptoms of heartburn and regurgitation and antibiotics used are contributing factors. Moreover, further studies are needed to investigate other potential associated variables for H. pylori infection.

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Screening for the prevalence of Helicobacter pylori infection among dyspeptic patients using simple fecal antigen and serum antibody diagnostic methods at Mukalla city Hospitals, Hadhramout, Yemen

Hameed¹,

Barajash²

2021

Afr. J. Microbiol. Res.

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“…This study also found a significant association between the item that assessed whether the students had heard about H. pylori, and their knowledge level. Undeniably, H. pylori infection is highly prevalent in developing countries whereas in Saudi Arabia it is hyperendemic [29]. The Ministry of Health in Saudi Arabia has an electronic media interface that publishes information on health issues through the awareness platform, which is accessible to the public, including students.…”

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Helicobacter pylori Infection: Comparison of Knowledge between Health Science and Non-Health Science University Students

Hafiz

D'Sa

Zamzam

et al. 2021

IJERPH

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Background: Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori), an important human pathogen, is classified as a human carcinogen. It is known to cause dyspepsia, peptic ulcers, and gastric cancer. Awareness regarding H. pylori infections in Saudi Arabia awaits investigation to reduce or even eliminate the infection that would ease the substantial burden of managing H. pylori among both malignant and non-malignant diseases. Aims: The study aims were to (1) assess the knowledge of H. pylori infection, testing, and management among undergraduate students in Saudi Arabia and (2) compare the H. pylori knowledge among health science and non-health science students. Methods: This study involved a cross-sectional online survey among 334 undergraduate students in health science and non-health science colleges at King Saud University, Saudi Arabia, using a valid and reliable author-developed survey. The survey had two sections: the socio-demographic factors and knowledge items regarding H. pylori. Data were collected during the 2019–2020 academic year. Data analysis included descriptive statistics, Chi-square, and Mann–Whitney U test. The knowledge scores were categorized as poor, fair, and good. Results: Less than 10% of the students in both groups had a good knowledge level about H. pylori. The comparison of the overall mean between both groups was non-significant. Moreover, the level of knowledge of the respondents was significantly associated with their university level (p < 0.001), family monthly income (p < 0.007), having heard about H. pylori infection (p < 000.1), and a previous history of H. pylori infection (p < 000.1). Conclusion: The overall knowledge level of Saudi undergraduate students about H. pylori infection was low. Thus, health awareness interventions through educational programs are recommended for improving their knowledge about H. pylori infection and its prevention.

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“…twitter, WhatsApp.) According to the previous prevalence rate of GERD or heartburn (since dyspepsia prevalence in Saudi Arabia is unknown) of 28.7% ( Alsuwat et al, 2018 ), the sample size (N) was calculated using the following formula: N = z 2 × p × q / d 2 ( Arora et al, 2019 , Alharbi and Ghoraba, 2019 , Alrashed et al, 2019 ); Where: N is the minimum sample size, z is the level of confidence according the normal standard distribution which corresponds to the 95% confidence interval (z = 1.96), p is the prevalence of GERD (0.287), q = (1-p), and d is the desired degree of accuracy or tolerated margin of error which is 5% (0.05). N = (1.96) 2 × 0.29 × (1–0.29) / (0.05) 2 = 314; N = 314 people …”

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Prevalence and severity of dyspepsia in Saudi Arabia: A survey-based study

Alwhaibi

Alghadeer

Bablghaith

et al. 2020

Saudi Pharmaceutical Journal

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Background and aim Dyspepsia is one of the gastrointestinal diseases that is very common worldwide. Despite its prevalence globally, which ranges between 1.8% and 57%, no study has assessed the prevalence in Saudi Arabia. This study was aimed to investigate the prevalence and severity of dyspepsia in the general population of Saudi Arabia. Methods A modified Short-Form Leeds Dyspepsia Questionnaire (SF-LDQ) was utilized to conduct our study. The questionnaire score ranges between 0 and 32, where zero indicated no dyspepsia, a score of 1–8 indicated mild dyspepsia, a score of 9–15 indicated moderate dyspepsia and a score of higher than 15 represented severe dyspepsia. Socio-demographic data of the participants including age, gender, marital status, BMI, job description, insurance, and education level were collected. Using Statistical Package for Social Sciences version 21.0 (SPSS), a univariate analysis was performed to assess the association of participants characteristics with the prevalence of dyspepsia, whereas logistic regression analysis was used to correlate their characteristics with the severity of dyspepsia. Results During a period of one month, March 1st to 31st 2019, a total of 778 participants have completed the survey. Most of them were females accounting for 68% of the population, married (63.9%), middle aged (range 34–51 years old) and literate with high school education (72.3%). Ninety two percent (92%) of the study population were found to experience dyspepsia. However, there is no significant association between socio-demographic characteristics and dyspepsia or its severity as well. Conclusion The prevalence of dyspepsia in Saudi Arabia is the highest in the gulf region which would potentially lead to more GI complications, and associate to poor health and economic outcomes. Education programs are essential to raise the people awareness of dyspepsia and the appropriate ways to prevent it.

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Prevalence and patient characteristics of Helicobacter pylori among adult in primary health care of security forces hospital Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 2018

Cited by 13 publications

References 32 publications

Screening for the prevalence of Helicobacter pylori infection among dyspeptic patients using simple fecal antigen and serum antibody diagnostic methods at Mukalla city Hospitals, Hadhramout, Yemen

Screening for the prevalence of Helicobacter pylori infection among dyspeptic patients using simple fecal antigen and serum antibody diagnostic methods at Mukalla city Hospitals, Hadhramout, Yemen

Helicobacter pylori Infection: Comparison of Knowledge between Health Science and Non-Health Science University Students

Prevalence and severity of dyspepsia in Saudi Arabia: A survey-based study

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