909 - 1187 http://localhost:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/7649 2026-04-08T23:00:17Z 2026-04-08T23:00:17Z Rabbani, Syed Arman Mossa, Mohammed S. AlNuaimi, Ghaya A. AlKhateri, Fatema A. http://localhost:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/7682 2024-11-09T07:00:54Z 2023-01-01T00:00:00Z

Title: Down syndrome: Knowledge and attitudes among future healthcare providers Authors: Rabbani, Syed Arman; Mossa, Mohammed S.; AlNuaimi, Ghaya A.; AlKhateri, Fatema A. Abstract: Objectives: Knowledge and attitudes regarding Down syndrome (DS) are important determinants of care, support and inclusion for people with DS. The study was aimed at evaluating the knowledge and attitudes of medical and health sciences students, as future healthcare providers, regarding people with DS. Methods: The study used a cross sectional survey design and was performed at a medical and health sciences university in the United Arab Emirates. A study-specific, field-tested and validated questionnaire was used to record the responses of the students. Results: Overall, 74.0% of the study respondents reported positive knowledge regarding DS, with a median knowledge score of 14.0 (IQR 11.0e17.0). Likewise, 67.2% of the study respondents had positive attitudes toward people with DS, with a median attitude score of 7.5 (IQR 4.0e9.0). Age >25 years (aOR: 4.39, 95% CI: 1.88e21.93), female gender (aOR: 1.88, 95% CI: 1.16 e3.07), enrollment in nursing college (aOR: 3.53, 95% CI: 1.84e6.77), senior year of study (aOR: 9.10, 95% CI: 1.94e42.65) and single relationship status (aOR: 9.16, 95% CI: 4.19e20.01) were independent predictors of knowledge level. Moreover, independent predictors of attitudes included age >25 years (aOR: 10.60, 95% CI: 1.78e62.96), senior year of study (aOR: 11.57, 95% CI: 3.20e41.83) and single relationship status (aOR: 7.23, 95% CI: 3.46e15.11). Conclusion: Age, gender, college, year of study and marital status were significant predictors of the knowledge and attitudes of medical and health sciences students regarding people with DS. We report positive knowledge and attitudes regarding people with DS among our sample of future health care providers. Further research is warranted to investigate knowledge and attitudes over time and actual implementation in practice.

2023-01-01T00:00:00Z Almansour, Mohammed AlQurmalah, Sarah Ibrahim Razack, Habeeb Ibrahim Abdul http://localhost:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/7681 2024-11-09T07:01:28Z 2023-01-01T00:00:00Z

Title: Motivational interviewingdan evidence-based, collaborative, goal-oriented communication approach in lifestyle medicine: A comprehensive review of the literature Authors: Almansour, Mohammed; AlQurmalah, Sarah Ibrahim; Razack, Habeeb Ibrahim Abdul Abstract: The global threat of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) is alarmingly increasing. The health and economic burden of improper lifestyle choices is immense. Reducing modifiable risk factors has been demonstrated to significantly prevent chronic diseases. At this crucial time, lifestyle medicine (LM) has been recognized as an evidence-based medical domain applicable to NCDs. Among the tools used in LM, motivational interviewing (MI) is a patient-centered, collaborative counseling approach. In this evidence-based review article, we discuss recent literature on the application of MI in the six LM pillars defined by the British Society of LM (BSLM): healthy eating, mental wellbeing, healthy relationships, physical activity, minimizing harmful substances, and sleep. MI helps strengthen patients’ motivation to ameliorate behaviorally influenced health problems, improve treatment adherence, and optimize medical interventions. Technically correct, theoretically congruent, and psychometrically sound MI interventions yield satisfactory outcomes and help improve patient quality of life. Lifestyle change is often a gradual process involving multiple efforts and setbacks. MI is based on the idea that change is a process rather than an event. Extensive literature evidence supports the benefits of MI treatment, and interest in research on MI application is increasing across all BSLM pillars. MI helps people alter their thoughts and feelings about making changes by recognizing obstacles to change. Even interventions of short duration have been reported to yield better outcomes. Healthcare professionals must understand the relevance and importance of MI in clinical practice.

2023-01-01T00:00:00Z Alatawi, Saleha K. http://localhost:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/7680 2024-11-09T06:57:55Z 2023-01-01T00:00:00Z

Title: Quality of life of a sample of people with keratoconus in KSA Authors: Alatawi, Saleha K. Abstract: Objectives: This study sought to translate the Keratoconus Outcomes Research Questionnaire (KORQ) and using it to measure and evaluate the quality of life of a sample of people with keratoconus in KSA. Methods: A cross-sectional online survey of patients with keratoconus, drawn by convenience sampling from across several regions of KSA, was conducted. The data were analysed with appropriate quantitative techniques. Results: Ninety-one patients with keratoconus (57.1% men; mean age ¼ 33.25 6.72 years) from five regions of KSA completed the survey. A total of 78.1% of the cases were diagnosed when the respondents were 15e29 years of age. Of the 91 participants, 11%, 27%, and 30% reported no, mild, and moderate interference with activities, whereas 17% and 15% reported substantial activity limitations. Regarding symptoms, 8%, 20%, and 24% reported no, mild, and moderate symptoms, whereas 23% and 25% reported substantial and extreme symptoms, respectively. Pearson rank correlation analysis indicated strong and statistically significant coefficients among the coded scores for symptoms, activity limitations and demographic factors. Regression analysis of the relationship between the scores for symptoms/activity limitations and demographic factors indicated that only the scores for visual acuity, eye with keratoconus, and geographic region were statistically significant at 5%. Visual acuity while wearing glasses or lenses and the odds of having poor QoL score were higher in both the left and right eyes [23.85 (95% CI, 4.21 to 135.24) and 6.0 (95% CI, 1.12 to 32.12), respectively]. Unknown visual acuity is associated with greater odds of higher annoyance scores [4.69 (95% CI, 1.06 to 20.62) and 13.63 (95% CI, 2.74 to 67.74), respectively]. Conclusion: Patients experience substantial impairments in their daily lives that could potentially be mitigated by addressing visual acuity, specific (left, right or both) eyes with keratoconus, and regional variables.

2023-01-01T00:00:00Z AlSalem, Abdulaziz AlKraidees, Mohammad AlKarni, Abdullah dkk. http://localhost:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/7679 2024-11-09T06:55:40Z 2023-01-01T00:00:00Z

Title: Major salivary gland carcinoma in KSA: A 10-year nationwide retrospective study of 571 cases Authors: AlSalem, Abdulaziz; AlKraidees, Mohammad; AlKarni, Abdullah; dkk. Abstract: Objectives: Major salivary gland carcinoma (MSGC) comprises a morphologically diverse group of rare tumours with different clinical behaviours, and epidemiology findings in the literature substantially vary by geographic location. The aim of this study was to conduct a comprehensive analysis of the incidence rates, anatomical sites, and histological subtypes of different salivary gland malignancies in the population of KSA. Methods: This retrospective cohort study included patients diagnosed with MSGC in KSA from 2008 to 2017, on the basis of the demographic characteristics and histological data retrieved from the Saudi Cancer Registry database. Malignant lesions were identified according to the International Classification of Diseases for Oncology, Third Edition (ICD-O-3) codes. Results: Salivary gland malignancies were diagnosed in 571 patients (50.10% males and 49.90% females) over the course of 10 years. The parotid gland was the site of origin in 69.9% of cases. The most common histological type was mucoepidermoid carcinoma (29.1%). Over a decade, the incidence rate ranged from (0.15e0.24) per 100,000 inhabitants. The peak incidence of salivary gland malignancies was observed in the fourth, fifth, and sixth decades of life (17.5%, 18.2%, and 16.8%, respectively). Conclusion: Compared with that in other parts of the world, the incidence ofMSGCis significantly lower inKSA, with 0.15e0.24 cases per 100,000 people each year. However, the clinical manifestations of carcinoma of the salivary glands in KSA are similar to those described worldwide.

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