Sick leave issuance in an obstetrics and gynecology emergency room in Saudi Arabia: Insights for public health and family medicine.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Sick leave documentation is a routine component of emergency visits but remains understudied in obstetrics and gynecology emergency room settings. Understanding the factors associated with sick leave issuance can inform better resource allocation and highlight opportunities for integration into primary healthcare services, particularly in the context of women's health. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the trends, features, and associated factors of sick leave issued in the obstetrics and gynecology emergency room at a major teaching hospital in Saudi Arabia.

Methods

This record-based retrospective epidemiological study was conducted on all obstetrics and gynecology emergency room visits of females aged ⩽60 years between January and December 2022 at a Sa

SUBMITTER: AlShamlan NA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12536215 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature