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  1. Article: Quality of Life of Autistic Children and Supported Programs in Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study.

    Alasiri, Rahaf Mohammed / Albarrak, Danah Abdullah / Alghaith, Deemah Meshal / Alsayari, Ohoud Saad / Alqahtani, Yasmeen Salem / Bafarat, Ammar Y / Tashkandi, Noha Farouk

    Cureus

    2024  Volume 16, Issue 1, Page(s) e51645

    Abstract: Background: Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurobehavioral condition marked by social interaction challenges, communication deficits, and repetitive behaviors, with studies in Saudi Arabia showing varying prevalence rates in different regions. This ...

    Abstract Background: Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurobehavioral condition marked by social interaction challenges, communication deficits, and repetitive behaviors, with studies in Saudi Arabia showing varying prevalence rates in different regions. This study aimed to evaluate the social context of autistic children and the quality of life (QOL) for families of children with autism utilizing the Beach Center Family Quality of Life Scale (BCFQOL).
    Methods: This cross-sectional study, conducted at King Abdulaziz Medical City in Saudi Arabia over a six-month period, included ASD children aged 1-14 years. The QOL was measured using the BCFQOL scale for families. Data were analyzed using the Jamovi software (Windows version 2.4.1, the Jamovi Project, retrieved from https://www.jamovi.org).
    Results: A total of 102 responses were collected in the study. The overall satisfaction score was 93.6±16.6 out of 125, with 85.3% of participants expressing satisfaction. Domains explored included family interaction (23.8±5.29 out of 30), parenting practices (23.9±3.83 out of 30), emotional well-being (13.1±4.16 out of 20), physical and material well-being (18.7±4.24 out of 25), and disability-related support (14.2±4.0 out of 20). In terms of specific sociodemographic factors, no statistically significant differences in satisfaction were observed across various categories.
    Conclusion: Families of children with ASD in Saudi Arabia generally report high levels of satisfaction, as assessed by the BCFQOL. The study covered various domains, including family interaction, parenting practices, emotional well-being, physical well-being, and disability-related support, with most respondents expressing satisfaction in these areas. Notably, sociodemographic factors did not significantly influence satisfaction levels, underscoring the pervasive nature of the findings across different demographic groups. Further studies with a larger sample size and a longer follow-up period are required to validate these findings.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-01-04
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2747273-5
    ISSN 2168-8184
    ISSN 2168-8184
    DOI 10.7759/cureus.51645
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  2. Article ; Online: COVID-19 infection in pregnant women: Review of maternal and fetal outcomes.

    Salem, Deemah / Katranji, Fawzi / Bakdash, Talah

    International journal of gynaecology and obstetrics: the official organ of the International Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetrics

    2020  Volume 152, Issue 3, Page(s) 291–298

    Abstract: Pregnant women, their fetuses, and newborns are likely to represent a high-risk population during the current coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2). Literature on the outcomes ... ...

    Abstract Pregnant women, their fetuses, and newborns are likely to represent a high-risk population during the current coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2). Literature on the outcomes of COVID-19 infections during pregnancy is slowly building up. The aim of the present review was to gather evidence from relevant articles published in English from January to August 2020 in Medline and Google Scholar. The review revealed that pregnant women who become COVID-19-positive are usually either asymptomatic or mild-to-moderately symptomatic, similar to non-pregnant women. Pneumonia is one of the most common outcomes in pregnant women with COVID-19. However, it cannot be conclusively said that SARS-CoV-2 infection increases the risk of maternal, fetal, and neonatal complications. Pregnant women with COVID-19 with co-morbidities have increased risks of complications: there are regional variations in the rates of adverse outcomes reported. Though uncommon, the review shows that vertical transmission is possible. Additionally, the third trimester seems to be the most vulnerable period of infection. This aspect needs to be researched further to activate surveillance programs at the end of second trimester. Overall, it is necessary to monitor pregnant women before and after delivery, and their infants, during this pandemic.
    MeSH term(s) Asymptomatic Diseases ; COVID-19/complications ; COVID-19/transmission ; COVID-19 Testing ; Disease Susceptibility ; Female ; Humans ; Infant, Newborn ; Infectious Disease Transmission, Vertical ; Pregnancy ; Pregnancy Complications, Infectious/virology ; Pregnancy Outcome
    Language English
    Publishing date 2020-12-27
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 80149-5
    ISSN 1879-3479 ; 0020-7292
    ISSN (online) 1879-3479
    ISSN 0020-7292
    DOI 10.1002/ijgo.13533
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  3. Article ; Online: The Arab COVID-19 Anxiety Syndrome Scale (C-19ASS): COVID-19 anxiety syndrome and psychological symptoms in the Saudi Arabian population.

    Alhakami, Amal / Salem, Victoria / Alateeq, Deemah / Nikčević, Ana V / Marci, Tatiana / Palmieri, Sara / Spada, Marcantonio M / Mansueto, Giovanni

    Clinical psychology & psychotherapy

    2023  Volume 30, Issue 5, Page(s) 1083–1094

    Abstract: Introduction: The COVID-19 Anxiety Syndrome Scale (C-19ASS) is a reliable scale assessing dysfunctional coping strategies activated in response to COVID-19 fear and threat. The present study aimed to provide a validation of the Arabic version of the C- ... ...

    Abstract Introduction: The COVID-19 Anxiety Syndrome Scale (C-19ASS) is a reliable scale assessing dysfunctional coping strategies activated in response to COVID-19 fear and threat. The present study aimed to provide a validation of the Arabic version of the C-19ASS and to explore the association between the C-19ASS and psychological symptoms syndrome.
    Method: In Study 1, a community sample of 404 participants completed the Arabic version of the C-19ASS and results were subjected to an exploratory factor analysis. In Study 2, a community sample of 903 participants completed the Arabic version of the C-19ASS and a series of measures assessing depressed mood and anhedonia, generalized anxiety and health anxiety. Internal consistency, construct validity and incremental validity were assessed. Associations between C-19ASS and psychological symptoms were assessed.
    Results: Factor analysis identified a two-factor solution (i.e., C-19ASS-Perseveration and C-19ASS-Avoidance), and confirmatory factor analysis suggested a two-factor model best fits the data. The Arabic version of the C-19ASS showed good internal consistency, good construct and incremental validity. COVID-19 anxiety syndrome was associated with more severe anxiety symptoms, depressive symptoms and health anxiety. Females had higher levels of COVID-19 anxiety syndrome than males. Participants diagnosed with COVID-19, and those who had experienced loss as a consequence of COVID-19, had higher levels of COVID-19 anxiety syndrome (Perseveration).
    Conclusions: The Arabic version of the C-19ASS appears to be a reliable and valid measure of the COVID-19 anxiety syndrome. The COVID-19 anxiety syndrome could be a suitable therapeutic target to improve psychological recovery during the COVID-19 pandemic among Arabs.
    MeSH term(s) Male ; Female ; Humans ; COVID-19 ; Arabs/psychology ; Saudi Arabia ; Pandemics ; Reproducibility of Results ; Anxiety/diagnosis ; Psychometrics
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-05-14
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 1169313-7
    ISSN 1099-0879 ; 1063-3995
    ISSN (online) 1099-0879
    ISSN 1063-3995
    DOI 10.1002/cpp.2860
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  4. Article: The Cross Talk Between Psoriasis, Obesity, and Dyslipidemia: A Meta-Analysis.

    Mirghani, Hyder / Altemani, Abdulaziz Talal / Altemani, Sarah Talal / Alhatlani, Juri Ahmad A / Alsulaimani, Naser Mansour I / AlHuraish, Deemah Salem A / Al Mudhi, Ali Hussein A / Ghabban, Waad Jamal R / Alanazi, Ahmed H / Alamrani, Bander Ahmed

    Cureus

    2023  Volume 15, Issue 11, Page(s) e49253

    Abstract: Although psoriasis is a multi-organ disease, it is usually managed as a skin disease, ignoring its associated serious comorbidities. This meta-analysis aimed to investigate the relationship between psoriasis, dyslipidemia, and obesity. Two authors ... ...

    Abstract Although psoriasis is a multi-organ disease, it is usually managed as a skin disease, ignoring its associated serious comorbidities. This meta-analysis aimed to investigate the relationship between psoriasis, dyslipidemia, and obesity. Two authors independently searched three databases (PubMed, Medical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System Online (MEDLINE), The Cochrane Library, and Google Scholar). The search was set for articles published in the English language during the period from January 2013 to August 2023. The keywords "psoriasis", "hypercholesterolemia", "dyslipidemia", "low-density lipoproteins", "high body mass index", and "obesity", were used. Out of the 145 full texts reviewed, only seven studies fulfilled the inclusion and exclusion criteria (773,761 participants and 196,593 events). Psoriasis was associated with dyslipidemia and obesity (odds ratio (OR)=1.63, 95% CI: 1.42-1.88 and OR=1.70, 95% CI: 1.43-2.02), respectively, with significant heterogeneity (98% and 97%, respectively). Dyslipidemia and obesity were significant psoriasis comorbidities; a broader approach, viewing psoriasis as a multi-organ disease, is recommended for optimal treatment and outcomes.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-11-22
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 2747273-5
    ISSN 2168-8184
    ISSN 2168-8184
    DOI 10.7759/cureus.49253
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