http://localhost:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/11748 911 - 1076 2026-04-08T23:06:40Z http://localhost:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/11790 Title: Healing wounds with words: Narrative Exposure Therapy for chronic PTSD Authors: Haryadi, Rudi; Apriani, Rizka; Prihatiningsih, Riskiyana; Ramli, M.; Hidayah, Nur; Muslihati, Muslihati 2024-01-01T00:00:00Z http://localhost:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/11788 Title: Outcomes of the premarital screening program in Riyadh Region, KSA in 2021e2022: A cross-sectional study Authors: Zuayr, Saad N. Al; Sulimani, Suha M.; Ellatif, Eman E. Abd Abstract: Objective: This study investigated the prevalence of sickle cell disease, b-thalassemia, human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), hepatitis B virus (HBV), and hepatitis C virus (HCV) and their demographic associations in Riyadh, KSA. Method: A retrospective cross-sectional design was used for this study. National data were obtained from The Healthy Marriage Program for the Riyadh region. Variables involved in the data collection tool were demographic data, lab results for hematology and serology tests and diagnosis, and the status of the certificate. A single sample KeS test was used to determine the normality of the data. We used the multiple logistic regression model. The odds ratio (OR) with 95% confidence interval (CI) were reported for both bivariate and multivariable analyses. P < 0.05 was considered statistically significant. Result: The study screened a total of 916,295 participants, comprising 452,474 in 2021 and 463,821 in 2022. The sex distribution was 51.7% male and 48.3% female, with a mean age (+- standard deviation) of 43 (+-11.8) in 2021 and 41 (+-11.9) in 2022. Among the participants, there were 196 sickle cell disease (SCD) cases and 4610 carriers. Additionally, 1069 participants tested positive for infectious diseases. Sex was a notable factor in SCD, HIV, HBV, and HCV cases. Conclusion: Our findings highlight the importance of ongoing surveillance and intervention efforts through programs such as premarital screening and genetic counseling programs. These initiatives are crucial for identifying at-risk individuals and reducing the burden of genetic disorders and infectious diseases with targeted public health strategies. Future research should focus on longitudinal studies to monitor trends and assess the long-term impact of preventive measures on disease prevalence and distribution in the region. 2024-01-01T00:00:00Z http://localhost:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/11786 Title: Characteristics, clinical profiles, and outcomes of patients undergoing endovascular thrombectomy: A retrospective study, Saudi Arabia Authors: Althobaiti, Faisal A.; Alqahtani, Mohammed S.; Alharbi, Naif F.; dkk. Abstract: Background: Stroke is a significant contributor to both mortality and compromised physical function. Endovascular thrombectomy (EVT) is now the recognized standard of care for anterior circulation acute ischemic stroke (AIS) with large vessel occlusion (LVO), especially when favorable brain images are evident within 24 h of symptom onset. This study elucidated the characteristics, clinical profiles, and outcomes of patients who underwent EVT for AIS. Methodology: In this retrospective record-based cohort study, we reviewed the medical records of individuals who underwent EVT for AIS at King Fahad General Hospital in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The study, conducted from July 2022 through October 2023, encompassed a comprehensive analysis of clinical, radiological, and timerelated factors and diverse outcomes. Results: In a cohort of 117 patients with a mean age of 58.5 years, 81 (69.2%) were male. Hypertension and diabetes mellitus were the most common risk factors, affecting 48.7% and 41% of the cohort, respectively. Approximately half of the patients had a favorable ASPECT Score (7-10), and 45.3% received intravenous tissue plasminogen activator (tPA). Nearly two-thirds achieved a modified thrombolysis in cerebral infarction (mTICI) score of 2b or higher, and 39.3% exhibited M1- middle cerebral artery (MCA) occlusion. The incidence of symptomatic hemorrhagic transformation was about 13%, whereas one-third of the patients attained a favorable mRs outcome (0-2). Factors such as advanced age, higher NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) scores, and prolonged hospital stays were associated with poorer outcomes. Conversely, the absence of hypertension and atrial fibrillation, along with higher TICI scores, significantly increased the likelihood of favorable outcomes, with P values of 0.015, 0.0490, and 0.025, respectively. Conclusions: In our study, the examined patients who underwent EVT were younger in age, with clinical and radiological outcomes showing some degree of comparability to other publications. Notably, the absence of hypertension and atrial fibrillation, combined with a higher TICI score, was associated with an increased likelihood of achieving a favorable outcome. 2024-01-01T00:00:00Z http://localhost:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/11784 Title: Mental health challenges among informal caregivers of cancer patients: Analyzing depression and anxiety in hospitals Authors: Heriansyah, Masnurrima; Hidayah, Nur; Hanurawan, Fattah; Ramli, M. 2024-01-01T00:00:00Z