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UnknownEducators' perspectives for modernizing dental teaching competencies at Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University-Saudi Arabia: a needs assessment study.

Introduction

Learners are more likely to adopt new behaviors if interventions are planned according to needs assessment. Consequently, studies are required to analyze the perceptions of oral healthcare professionals prior to the initiation of a training program. This cross-sectional study ai...
S-EPMC12640949 | biostudies-literature
UnknownAwareness and Level of Knowledge About Surgical Site Infections and Risks of Wound Infection Among Medical Physicians in King Abdulaziz University Hospital: Cross-Sectional Study.
BACKGROUND:Surgical site infections (SSIs) are one of the leading causes of death, and its prevention is a key element of applying the concept of patient safety and quality care. OBJECTIVE:This study aimed to assess the level of knowledge about SSIs and risks of wound infection among medical physici...
S-EPMC6425309 | biostudies-literature
UnknownCardiovascular risk factors among high-risk individuals attending the general practice at king Abdulaziz University hospital: a cross-sectional study.
BACKGROUND:Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the primary cause of death worldwide, accounting for 31.0% of all deaths and more than 18 million deaths annually. The 2008 World Health Report indicated that 144 (35%) of the 413 deaths per 100,000 in 2002 in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) were due to C...
S-EPMC6882018 | biostudies-literature
UnknownEpidemiology of pediatric sepsis in the pediatric intensive care unit of king Abdulaziz Medical City, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

Background

Pediatric sepsis remains a significant cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. This study aimed to identify the incidence of sepsis and septic shock among patients admitted to the pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) of a tertiary center in Saudi Arabia.  Patients' demographic...
S-EPMC8103596 | biostudies-literature
UnknownHealthcare Providers' knowledge, attitudes and practice in relation to drug hypersensitivity reactions at King Abdulaziz Medical City in Riyadh.

Background

Drug hypersensitivity reactions (DHRs) are immune-mediated responses triggered by exposure to a drug. DHRs are responsible for serious adverse drug reactions (ADRs) and are considered the fifth leading cause of death. This study aims to assess and evaluate the knowledge, practice,...
S-EPMC10981154 | biostudies-literature
UnknownHealth-Related Quality of Life and Its Association With Multimorbidity Among University Students in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study.
The study aimed to assess the effect of chronic diseases on health-related quality of life (HRQoL) among university students. A cross-sectional analytic study was conducted at King Abdulaziz University, involving 1173 students. Questionnaire on chronic diseases, HRQoL using the 36-item Short Form He...
S-EPMC12816501 | biostudies-literature
UnknownPerception of primary caregiver toward virtual pediatric clinics for type 1 diabetes mellitus during COVID-19 pandemic in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia: A cross-sectional study.

Background

Virtual phone clinics were adopted at King Abdulaziz Medical City, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, as an alternative to in-person routine outpatient visits amid the COVID-19 pandemic. This study aimed to assess primary caregiver perceptions of the virtual phone clinics towards routine care ...
S-EPMC9486846 | biostudies-literature
UnknownComparison of Cochlear Implantation Complications with Subperiosteal Pocket Technique Versus Well-Drilling Technique in Pediatric Patients: A Retrospective Study.
Aims: Cochlear implantation is becoming the standard treatment for rehabilitating patients with sensorineural hearing (SNH) impairment. Various techniques can be used to achieve this goal. In the current study, we compared the subperiosteal technique (SPT) with the development of a subperiost...
S-EPMC10447757 | biostudies-literature
UnknownThe impact of health beliefs and trust in health information sources on SARS-CoV-2 vaccine uptake.

Background

Health beliefs may mediate the relationship between trust and vaccination decisions, as confidence in online health information has expanded quickly. However, little is known about how health attitudes and trust in health information affect COVID-19 vaccine intention. This study a...
S-EPMC10978693 | biostudies-literature
UnknownPredictors of misconceptions, knowledge, attitudes, and practices of COVID-19 pandemic among a sample of Saudi population.
This study intends to explore the predictors of misconceptions, knowledge, attitudes, and practices concerning the COVID-19 pandemic among a sample of the Saudi population and we also assessed their approaches toward its overall impact. This online cross-sectional survey was conducted at the Faculty...
S-EPMC7725365 | biostudies-literature
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