Khulud K. Alharbi
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View article: The burden of mental, and substance use disorders in Saudi Arabia: results from the global burden of disease study 2019
The burden of mental, and substance use disorders in Saudi Arabia: results from the global burden of disease study 2019 Open
View article: Risk factors and locations of falls among older pilgrims during Hajj: Implications for targeted prevention
Risk factors and locations of falls among older pilgrims during Hajj: Implications for targeted prevention Open
Falls are a major cause of morbidity and mortality among older adults, with risks heightened during physically demanding mass gatherings such as the Islamic Hajj. However, research addressing fall-related risks during Hajj remains limited.…
View article: The moderating role of social support on the impact of adverse childhood experiences on life satisfaction and mental health in adulthood
The moderating role of social support on the impact of adverse childhood experiences on life satisfaction and mental health in adulthood Open
Objectives: To evaluate the role of positive and negative social supports (PSS and NSS) in moderating the association of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) with life satisfaction and mental health. Methods: A retrospective database analy…
View article: Correction: Age and gender differences in the association between depression and body mass index among Saudi adults
Correction: Age and gender differences in the association between depression and body mass index among Saudi adults Open
View article: Age and gender differences in the association between depression and body mass index among Saudi adults
Age and gender differences in the association between depression and body mass index among Saudi adults Open
Background Both obesity and depression pose significant public health challenges. Understanding the age-gender differences in the BMI-depression associations is crucial, especially in the Saudi context, where cultural norms, lifestyle fact…
View article: Patient satisfaction with Saudi community pharmacy services (Wasfaty System)
Patient satisfaction with Saudi community pharmacy services (Wasfaty System) Open
View article: Social Support and Psychological Distress of Women in Saudi Arabia: A Nationwide Cross-Sectional Study
Social Support and Psychological Distress of Women in Saudi Arabia: A Nationwide Cross-Sectional Study Open
Background. Social support is an important determinant of the psychological health of women. Aim. To examine social support and its association with psychological distress among women in Saudi Arabia. Materials and Methods. Data were gathe…
View article: Patient Satisfaction with Private Community Pharmacies versus Pharmacies in Primary Health Care Centers in Saudi Arabia
Patient Satisfaction with Private Community Pharmacies versus Pharmacies in Primary Health Care Centers in Saudi Arabia Open
View article: Makkah healthcare cluster response, challenges, and interventions during COVID-19 pandemic: A qualitative study
Makkah healthcare cluster response, challenges, and interventions during COVID-19 pandemic: A qualitative study Open
The study emphasizes the significance of technology adoption, effective communication, supply management, workforce development, and lessons from managing religious events. Its findings have implications for healthcare systems globally, em…
View article: Reliable relay assisted communications for IoT based fall detection
Reliable relay assisted communications for IoT based fall detection Open
View article: The assessment of readiness to change among head managers of primary healthcare centers in Makkah, KSA
The assessment of readiness to change among head managers of primary healthcare centers in Makkah, KSA Open
View article: Measuring the relationship between body mass index and depression among Saudi adult population: A nationwide cross-sectional study
Measuring the relationship between body mass index and depression among Saudi adult population: A nationwide cross-sectional study Open
Background The prevalence of obesity and depression shows an accelerating trend with increased risk of morbidity and disability. The exact underlying relationship between them is unclear. We aimed to evaluate the prevalence of body mass in…
View article: Enhancing Elderly Fall Detection through IoT-Enabled Smart Flooring and AI for Independent Living Sustainability
Enhancing Elderly Fall Detection through IoT-Enabled Smart Flooring and AI for Independent Living Sustainability Open
In the realm of sustainable IoT and AI applications for the well-being of elderly individuals living alone in their homes, falls can have severe consequences. These consequences include post-fall complications and extended periods of immob…
View article: Factors Affecting the Length of Stay in the Intensive Care Unit among Adults in Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study
Factors Affecting the Length of Stay in the Intensive Care Unit among Adults in Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study Open
This study aimed to assess patient-related factors associated with the LOS among adults admitted to the ICU in Saudi Arabia. The Ministry of Health provided a cross-sectional dataset for 2021, which served as the data source for this study…
View article: Prevalence of Depression and Associated Factors among Adults in Saudi Arabia: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis (2000-2022)
Prevalence of Depression and Associated Factors among Adults in Saudi Arabia: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis (2000-2022) Open
Introduction. Depressive disorders are the leading causes of disability and disease burden worldwide. They were ranked fifth among the top causes of death and disability in Saudi Arabia, with subsequent impacts on productivity and economic…
View article: Assessment of community health needs in Makkah: A qualitative study
Assessment of community health needs in Makkah: A qualitative study Open
Objectives: Assessing population health needs have been an important factor that enables healthcare systems to attain value-based care and use resources efficiently. This study aims to assess the health needs for two communities residing i…
View article: Awareness and utilization of smoking cessation clinics in Saudi Arabia, findings from the 2019 Global Adult Tobacco Survey
Awareness and utilization of smoking cessation clinics in Saudi Arabia, findings from the 2019 Global Adult Tobacco Survey Open
Background Tobacco use remains a leading cause of premature death. To combat tobacco use, the Ministry of Health (MOH) improved access to smoking cessation clinics (SCCs) by developing fixed SCCs and mobile SCCs, which move based on demand…
View article: The Effects of Hand Preference on Measures of Psychological Well-Being in a Sample of Older Adults in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
The Effects of Hand Preference on Measures of Psychological Well-Being in a Sample of Older Adults in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Open
Using the left or the right hand had no effect on one's quality of life or degree of well-being. Further studies with a larger sample size are needed to examine this result in more detail.
View article: Awareness and Utilization of Smoking Cessation Clinics in Saudi Arabia, Findings from the 2019 Global Adult Tobacco Survey
Awareness and Utilization of Smoking Cessation Clinics in Saudi Arabia, Findings from the 2019 Global Adult Tobacco Survey Open
Background Tobacco use remains a leading cause of premature death. To combat tobacco use, the Ministry of Health (MOH) improved access to smoking cessation clinics (SCCs) by developing fixed SCCs and mobile SCCs, which move based on demand…
View article: Factors associated with the desire to quit tobacco smoking inSaudi Arabia: Evidence from the 2019 Global Adult TobaccoSurvey
Factors associated with the desire to quit tobacco smoking inSaudi Arabia: Evidence from the 2019 Global Adult TobaccoSurvey Open
The desire to quit tobacco smoking among Saudi smokers increased with awareness of SCCs, favoring taxes on tobacco products, and implementing strict rules of smoking inside the home. The study reveals valuable insights into the main factor…
View article: Understanding the implementation of interventions to improve the management of frailty in primary care: a rapid realist review
Understanding the implementation of interventions to improve the management of frailty in primary care: a rapid realist review Open
Objective Identifying and managing the needs of frail people in the community is an increasing priority for policy makers. We sought to identify factors that enable or constrain the implementation of interventions for frail older persons i…
View article: Identification and management of frail patients in English primary care: an analysis of the General Medical Services 2018/2019 contract dataset
Identification and management of frail patients in English primary care: an analysis of the General Medical Services 2018/2019 contract dataset Open
Objectives The aim of this study was to explore the extent of implementation of the General Medical Services 2018/2019 ‘frailty identification and management’ contract in general practitioner (GP) practices in England, and link implementat…
View article: Public Knowledge, Attitude and Practice towards Antibiotics Use and Antimicrobial Resistance in Saudi Arabia: A Web-Based Cross-Sectional Survey
Public Knowledge, Attitude and Practice towards Antibiotics Use and Antimicrobial Resistance in Saudi Arabia: A Web-Based Cross-Sectional Survey Open
Background Antimicrobial resistance is a global issue that causes significant morbidity and mortality. Therefore, this study aims to assess knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) of the general Saudi populations toward antibiotics use. …
View article: Public Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practice towards COVID-19 Pandemic in Saudi Arabia: A Web-Based Cross-Sectional Survey
Public Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practice towards COVID-19 Pandemic in Saudi Arabia: A Web-Based Cross-Sectional Survey Open
(1) Background: COVID-19 has become a worldwide public health problem. No previous study has investigated factors associated with COVID-19 knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) after completely lifting the curfew in all Saudi Arabia regi…
View article: Identification and management of frailty in English primary care: a qualitative study of national policy
Identification and management of frailty in English primary care: a qualitative study of national policy Open
Background Policymakers are directing attention to addressing the needs of an ageing population. Since 2017, general practices in England have been contractually required to identify and code ‘frailty’ as a new clinical concept and, in doi…