Psychological Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Healthcare Workers in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: Perceived Stress Scale Measures
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DOI: 10.1007/s44197-021-00014-4
Abstract: Background The COVID-19 pandemic has been stressful and of considerable concern among health care workers (HCWs). Being particularly at increased risk for exposure, HCWs worry about becoming infected as well as infecting co-workers, patients and… read more here.
Keywords: perceived stress; stress scale; riyadh saudi; stress ... See more keywords
Clostridioides difficile infection: Incidence and risk factors in a tertiary care facility in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jiph.2019.10.014
Abstract: BACKGROUND Significant increase in rates of Clostridioides difficile associated diarrhea (CDI) has been reported globally but there remains a paucity of data from Saudi Arabia. METHODOLOGY Prospective hospital-based surveillance for CDI using the Center for… read more here.
Keywords: incidence; cdi; clostridioides difficile; riyadh saudi ... See more keywords
Microbiological and molecular identification of bacterial species isolated from nasal and oropharyngeal mucosa of fuel workers in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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DOI: 10.1016/j.sjbs.2015.12.001
Abstract: This study aimed to determine the bacterial species colonizing the nasal and oropharyngeal mucosa of fuel workers in Central Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on a microbiological and molecular level. Throat and nasal swab samples were obtained… read more here.
Keywords: bacterial species; riyadh saudi; fuel workers; fuel ... See more keywords
Familial hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis induced by SARS-CoV-2
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DOI: 10.1080/08880018.2020.1867267
Abstract: Wejdan Alhumaidan, Abdulnasir Al-Otaibi, Ghaleb Elyamany, Fahad Alabbas, and Tahani Bin Ali Department of Pediatrics, Division of Infectious Diseases, King Abdullah Specialist Children’s Hospital, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia; Department of Pediatrics, Division of Infectious Diseases, Prince… read more here.
Keywords: hematology; division; riyadh saudi; department ... See more keywords
Attitude of parents on the use of car seats for their children in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
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DOI: 10.1080/15389588.2025.2561773
Abstract: OBJECTIVES Road traffic accidents (RTAs) are the leading cause of death among children globally. According to motor vehicle collision reports from the Saudi Ministry of Health, 3,202 children younger than 18 years were involved in… read more here.
Keywords: use crs; riyadh saudi; attitude; crs ... See more keywords
Prevalence and Associated Factors of Depressive Symptoms in Patients with Myasthenia Gravis: A Cross-Sectional Study of Two Tertiary Hospitals in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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DOI: 10.1155/2019/9367453
Abstract: Objectives This study is aimed at elucidating the prevalence of depression in patients with myasthenia gravis (MG) and examining the risk factors associated with depression. Methods We evaluated adult patients with MG who were recruited… read more here.
Keywords: two tertiary; tertiary hospitals; depression; patients myasthenia ... See more keywords
Assessment of burnout in medical undergraduate students in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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DOI: 10.1186/s12909-019-1468-3
Abstract: BackgroundTo assess the prevalence of burnout symptoms among preclinical and clinical medical students studying at AlFaisal University in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.MethodsA cross-sectional study was conducted using Maslach Burnout Inventory questionnaire on 276 medical students from… read more here.
Keywords: medical students; assessment burnout; burnout medical; riyadh saudi ... See more keywords
Inhibitory potentials of Streptomyces exfoliatus strain ‘MUJA10’ against bacterial pathogens isolated from rural areas in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0266297
Abstract: Healthcare-associated infections are resulting in human morbidity and mortality worldwide. These infections are directly proportional to increased multidrug resistance (MDR), which limits antibiotic treatment and make the treatment of infections challenging. Streptomyces spp. are well… read more here.
Keywords: saudi arabia; streptomyces exfoliatus; exfoliatus strain; riyadh saudi ... See more keywords
Risk factors and predictors that influence SARS-Cov-2 IgG positivity: A cross-sectional study of blood donors in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
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DOI: 10.15537/smj.2021.42.8.20210238
Abstract: OBJECTIVES To study the prevalence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) after pandemic's peak and before the vaccine enrollment in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and further explore predictors for SARS-CoV-2 positivity. METHODS A cross-sectional… read more here.
Keywords: blood donors; positivity; riyadh saudi; saudi arabia ... See more keywords
Prevalence, perception, and attitude regarding electronic cigarettes usage among young adults in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. A cross-sectional study
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DOI: 10.15537/smj.2024.45.8.20240359
Abstract: Objectives: To determine the prevalence of electronic cigarette (e-cigarette) usage among young adults in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia; their perceptions of its harm and legal age, and the reasons and factors influencing their use. Methods: This… read more here.
Keywords: riyadh saudi; saudi arabia; usage among; prevalence ... See more keywords
Risk Factors for Candidozyma auris Among Admitted Patients in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (2020–2022)
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DOI: 10.2147/idr.s528127
Abstract: Introduction Candidozyma auris (formerly known as Candida auris (C. auris)) can cause invasive infections with high mortality rates and the ability to colonize the skin, persist in healthcare environments, and cause healthcare-associated outbreaks. Certain patients… read more here.
Keywords: riyadh saudi; candidozyma auris; risk; risk factors ... See more keywords