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  1. Article ; Online: Prevalence and Predictors of Depression, Anxiety and Stress Symptoms in Paramedics at Saudi Red Crescent Authority.

    Almutairi, Ibrahim / Al-Rashdi, Meshal / Almutairi, Abdulelah

    Saudi journal of medicine & medical sciences

    2020  Volume 8, Issue 2, Page(s) 105–111

    Abstract: Background: Emergency medical professionals often encounter situations when dealing with patients that can affect their mental health. In Saudi Arabia, there is paucity of data regarding the mental health of paramedics involved in prehospital care.: ... ...

    Abstract Background: Emergency medical professionals often encounter situations when dealing with patients that can affect their mental health. In Saudi Arabia, there is paucity of data regarding the mental health of paramedics involved in prehospital care.
    Objectives: To determine the prevalence and predictors of stress, anxiety and depression symptoms among paramedics working at Saudi Red Crescent Authority (SRCA) stations in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
    Methods: This cross-sectional, questionnaire study included all paramedics working in the prehospital medical services of 21 SRCA stations in Riyadh (
    Results: In total, 240 emergency medical professionals responded (response rate = 80%). Of these, 30.5% had stress, 40% had anxiety and 26.7% had depression. All cases of stress were of mild-to-moderate level, while 5.1% of the respondents had severe-to-extremely severe anxiety and 1.3% had severe depression; there were no cases of extremely severe depression. Number of mission calls was identified as a predictor for stress and anxiety; intake of medications for noncommunicable diseases as a predictor for stress and depression; hours of sleep/day for anxiety and depression and use of stimulant beverages other than tea, coffee and energy drinks as predictors for anxiety.
    Conclusion: This study demonstrates that stress, anxiety and depressive symptoms are relatively common in paramedics working at SRCA stations in Riyadh. The authors suggest that the above-mentioned predictors should be monitored in paramedics and interventions should be made when necessary.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2020-04-17
    Publishing country India
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2734896-9
    ISSN 2321-4856 ; 2321-4856
    ISSN (online) 2321-4856
    ISSN 2321-4856
    DOI 10.4103/sjmms.sjmms_227_18
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  2. Article ; Online: Prevalence and predictors of depression, anxiety and stress symptoms in paramedics at Saudi Red Crescent Authority

    Ibrahim Almutairi / Meshal Al-Rashdi / Abdulelah Almutairi

    Saudi Journal of Medicine and Medical Sciences, Vol 8, Iss 2, Pp 105-

    2020  Volume 111

    Abstract: Background: Emergency medical professionals often encounter situations when dealing with patients that can affect their mental health. In Saudi Arabia, there is paucity of data regarding the mental health of paramedics involved in prehospital care. ... ...

    Abstract Background: Emergency medical professionals often encounter situations when dealing with patients that can affect their mental health. In Saudi Arabia, there is paucity of data regarding the mental health of paramedics involved in prehospital care. Objectives: To determine the prevalence and predictors of stress, anxiety and depression symptoms among paramedics working at Saudi Red Crescent Authority (SRCA) stations in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Methods: This cross-sectional, questionnaire study included all paramedics working in the prehospital medical services of 21 SRCA stations in Riyadh (N = 300) between March and June 2017. Sociodemographic data were collected using a self-reporting questionnaire, and the Arabic version of the Depression Anxiety and Stress Scale-21 was used to identify the states of stress, anxiety and depression. Bivariate analysis using chi-square test and multivariate logistic regression analysis were performed to determine the association between sociodemographic factors and mental health. Results: In total, 240 emergency medical professionals responded (response rate = 80%). Of these, 30.5% had stress, 40% had anxiety and 26.7% had depression. All cases of stress were of mild-to-moderate level, while 5.1% of the respondents had severe-to-extremely severe anxiety and 1.3% had severe depression; there were no cases of extremely severe depression. Number of mission calls was identified as a predictor for stress and anxiety; intake of medications for noncommunicable diseases as a predictor for stress and depression; hours of sleep/day for anxiety and depression and use of stimulant beverages other than tea, coffee and energy drinks as predictors for anxiety. Conclusion: This study demonstrates that stress, anxiety and depressive symptoms are relatively common in paramedics working at SRCA stations in Riyadh. The authors suggest that the above-mentioned predictors should be monitored in paramedics and interventions should be made when necessary.
    Keywords anxiety ; depression ; emergency medical services professionals ; saudi red crescent authority ; stress ; Medicine ; R
    Subject code 150
    Language English
    Publishing date 2020-01-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
    Document type Article ; Online
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  3. Article ; Online: Effect of Green Space Environment on Air Pollutants PM2.5, PM10, CO, O

    Meo, Sultan Ayoub / Almutairi, Faris Jamal / Abukhalaf, Abdulelah Adnan / Usmani, Adnan Mahmood

    International journal of environmental research and public health

    2021  Volume 18, Issue 24

    Abstract: Worldwide, over half of the global population is living in urban areas. The metropolitan areas are highly populated and environmentally non-green regions on the planet. In green space regions, plants, grass, and green vegetation prevent soil erosion, ... ...

    Abstract Worldwide, over half of the global population is living in urban areas. The metropolitan areas are highly populated and environmentally non-green regions on the planet. In green space regions, plants, grass, and green vegetation prevent soil erosion, absorb air pollutants, provide fresh and clean air, and minimize the burden of diseases. Presently, the entire world is facing a turmoil situation due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This study investigates the effect of the green space environment on air pollutants particulate matter PM2.5, PM10, carbon monoxide (CO), ozone (O
    MeSH term(s) Air Pollutants/analysis ; Air Pollution/adverse effects ; Air Pollution/analysis ; COVID-19 ; Cities ; Ecosystem ; Environmental Monitoring ; Humans ; Incidence ; Pandemics ; Parks, Recreational ; Particulate Matter/analysis ; SARS-CoV-2
    Chemical Substances Air Pollutants ; Particulate Matter
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-12-13
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ZDB-ID 2175195-X
    ISSN 1660-4601 ; 1661-7827
    ISSN (online) 1660-4601
    ISSN 1661-7827
    DOI 10.3390/ijerph182413151
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  4. Article: Dermatological Manifestations in Patients With SARS-CoV-2: A Systematic Review.

    Almutairi, Abdulelah / Alfaleh, Mohammed / Alasheikh, Muath

    Cureus

    2020  Volume 12, Issue 7, Page(s) e9446

    Abstract: Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) has been initially defined as a disease of the respiratory tract; however, with the increasing number of patients and announcing that the virus became a pandemic, new systemic clinical ... ...

    Abstract Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) has been initially defined as a disease of the respiratory tract; however, with the increasing number of patients and announcing that the virus became a pandemic, new systemic clinical manifestations are observed, including dermatological manifestations. However, the identification and characteristics of these manifestations are still controversial. This review article aims to evaluate the medical literature and explore the dermatological clinical manifestations in patients with SARS-CoV-2. The literature was reviewed through MEDLINE®, Ovid, PubMed®, and Embase®. Searching terms included were a combination of "dermatological" OR "skin" AND "symptoms" OR "manifestations" AND "SARS-CoV-2". The following step was filtering the results to include only original research studies investigating the different types of skin and dermatological clinical manifestations in patients with SARS-CoV-2. A total of 879 studies were retrieved. Following the exclusion of studies on animals and including only studies on humans, 32 studies emerged. Altogether, seven studies were identified as eligible, covering 555 patients with SARS-CoV-2 who had dermatological symptoms. Three studies were retrospective, two studies were prospective, and two studies were case series. Different types of dermatological lesions can occur in patients with SARS-CoV-2, most commonly erythema, urticaria, and varicella-like rash. Dermatological manifestations with SARS-CoV-2 can be misdiagnosed with other conditions. Further studies with robust design are needed.
    Keywords covid19
    Language English
    Publishing date 2020-07-28
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 2747273-5
    ISSN 2168-8184
    ISSN 2168-8184
    DOI 10.7759/cureus.9446
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  5. Article: Variations in composition and stability of biochars derived from different feedstock types at varying pyrolysis temperature

    Almutairi, Abdulelah Abdullah / Ahmad, Munir / Rafique, Muhammad Imran / Al-Wabel, Mohammad I.

    Journal of the Saudi Society of Agricultural Sciences. 2022 May 24,

    2022  

    Abstract: Feedstock type and pyrolysis temperature primarily affect the properties of resultant biochar. Therefore, the effects of several different feedstock types and various pyrolysis temperatures on structural, chemical, proximate, morphological, and elemental ...

    Abstract Feedstock type and pyrolysis temperature primarily affect the properties of resultant biochar. Therefore, the effects of several different feedstock types and various pyrolysis temperatures on structural, chemical, proximate, morphological, and elemental compositional characteristics of the resultant biochars were explored. Nine types of wastes (date palm fiber waste (DF), date palm leaf waste (DL), date palm petiole waste (DP), tomato plant waste (TM), cucumber plant waste (CC), poultry litter (PL), chicken feather waste (CH), cow dung (CD), and conocarpus waste (CN) were collected and pyrolyzed at varying temperatures (300, 400, 500, and 600 °C) to produce different types of biochar, which were subjected to physio-chemical, proximate, and ultimate analyses. Distinctive variations were observed in the characteristics of the used feedstock types and their derived biochars. The biochars derived from CC exhibited the highest pH (8.41–11.02), while the biochars derived from CH demonstrated the minimum pH (7.99–8.40). Overall, the biochars derived from PL, CC, TM, and DL showed higher contents of C as compared to the other biochars, suggesting higher stability. Contrarily, the biochars derived from CH and CD exhibited a higher labile C fraction, indicating its lower recalcitrance than other tested biochars. The biochars produced at low pyrolysis temperatures showed a comparatively amorphous surface with lower alkalinity and electrical conductivity, while higher moisture, net negative charge, labile carbon, and volatile contents. Contrarily, the higher pyrolysis temperature demonstrated the higher ash and fixed carbon contents with more surface porosity and comparatively higher non-labile carbon fraction. Biochar produced at 600 °C exhibited H/C and O/C atomic ratios of <0.2, suggesting higher stability and recalcitrant potential against biochars produced below 500 °C, which showed H/C and O/C atomic ratios in the range of 0.2–0.4.
    Keywords Phoenix dactylifera ; alkalinity ; biochar ; chickens ; cow manure ; cucumbers ; electrical conductivity ; feedstocks ; labile carbon ; pH ; petioles ; porosity ; poultry manure ; pyrolysis ; temperature ; tomatoes
    Language English
    Dates of publication 2022-0524
    Publishing place Elsevier B.V.
    Document type Article
    Note Pre-press version
    ZDB-ID 2635379-9
    ISSN 1658-077X
    ISSN 1658-077X
    DOI 10.1016/j.jssas.2022.05.005
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  6. Article ; Online: Prevalence of low back pain and disability among secondary school teacher in the eastern province of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: a cross-sectional analytical study.

    Almansour, Abdulelah H / Almutairi, Danah S / Alaskar, Turki M / Kalkatawi, Mohannad S / Aljubair, Mohammed F / Alotaibi, Rakan S / AlHarkan, Khalid S / Alqahtani, Hatem A / AlOmar, Reem S

    Frontiers in public health

    2024  Volume 12, Page(s) 1307845

    Abstract: Introduction: Lower back pain is common worldwide and affects over 600,000 people annually, including teachers. The study aimed to investigate the prevalence of low back pain and disability among secondary school teachers in the Eastern Province of the ... ...

    Abstract Introduction: Lower back pain is common worldwide and affects over 600,000 people annually, including teachers. The study aimed to investigate the prevalence of low back pain and disability among secondary school teachers in the Eastern Province of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
    Materials and methods: This cross-sectional study included secondary school teachers in the eastern province of Saudi Arabia. 34 schools were selected using a multistage stratified sampling approach. Teachers were allotted randomly and proportionally to each school. Data was collected by anonymous questionnaire having three elements: sociodemographic and health-related questions, the Standardized Nordic Questionnaire, and the Oswestry Low Back Pain Disability Questionnaire. The anthropometric data was also included. Both unadjusted and adjusted logistic regression analyses were performed.
    Results: A total of 601 teachers participated in the study with 62.56% reported low back pain. The overall mean age was 40.31 ± 8.13 years. The male-to-female ratio was similar. Back pain was significantly higher among females than males (73.36 and 51.52%, respectively). Additionally, back pain will significantly increase when stress levels and the number of classes increases. A positive correlation was found between age with low back pain (
    Conclusion: This study adds to the epidemiological evidence that reveals a high prevalence of low back pain and disability among teachers. Identified risk factors in this study may also reinforce the importance of setting different interventions and preventive measures to reduce lower back pain risk.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Male ; Female ; Adult ; Middle Aged ; Low Back Pain/epidemiology ; Low Back Pain/etiology ; Cross-Sectional Studies ; Saudi Arabia/epidemiology ; Prevalence ; Back Pain/epidemiology ; Back Pain/complications ; Schools
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-01-12
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article ; Comment
    ZDB-ID 2711781-9
    ISSN 2296-2565 ; 2296-2565
    ISSN (online) 2296-2565
    ISSN 2296-2565
    DOI 10.3389/fpubh.2024.1307845
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  7. Article ; Online: Uptake of COVID-19 Booster Dose among Saudi Arabian Population.

    Alshahrani, Najim Z / Alsabaani, Abdullah A / Ridda, Iman / Rashid, Harunor / Alzahrani, Faris / Almutairi, Talal Hamed / Alzahrani, Bader Ahmed S / Albeshri, Abdulelah Saleh Saeed

    Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania)

    2022  Volume 58, Issue 7

    Abstract: ... ...

    Abstract Background
    MeSH term(s) COVID-19/epidemiology ; COVID-19/prevention & control ; COVID-19 Vaccines ; Cross-Sectional Studies ; Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice ; Humans ; Immunization, Secondary ; SARS-CoV-2 ; Saudi Arabia/epidemiology
    Chemical Substances COVID-19 Vaccines
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-07-21
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2188113-3
    ISSN 1648-9144 ; 1010-660X
    ISSN (online) 1648-9144
    ISSN 1010-660X
    DOI 10.3390/medicina58070972
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  8. Article ; Online: Impact of sandstorm on environmental pollutants PM2.5, carbon monoxide, nitrogen dioxide, ozone, and SARS-CoV-2 morbidity and mortality in kuwait

    Sultan Ayoub Meo / Faris Jamal Almutairi / Abdulelah Adnan Abukhalaf / Adnan Mehmood Usmani

    Journal of King Saud University: Science, Vol 34, Iss 5, Pp 102109- (2022)

    2022  

    Abstract: Objectives: Sandstorms are natural climate calamities causing severe weather changes and health problems. The sandstorm allied issues are of significant apprehension worldwide, mainly in the present pandemic. This study aims to examine the “sandstorm ... ...

    Abstract Objectives: Sandstorms are natural climate calamities causing severe weather changes and health problems. The sandstorm allied issues are of significant apprehension worldwide, mainly in the present pandemic. This study aims to examine the “sandstorm impact on environmental pollution particulate matter (PM2.5), carbon monoxide (CO), ozone (O3), and daily new cases and deaths due to Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)” in Kuwait. Methods: The two incidences of sandstorms occurred in Kuwait, dated 13 March 2021 and 13 June 2021. The data on “PM2.5, CO, NO2, and O3, and SARS-CoV-2 cases and deaths” were documented three weeks before and after both incidences of the sandstorm. For the first incidence, the data was recorded from 18 February to 12 March 2021; and from 13 March to 2 April 2021. However, for the second incidence of sandstorms, data were documented from 23 May to 12 June 2021; and from 13 June to 3 July 2021. The daily “PM2.5, CO, NO2, and O3 levels” were recorded from “Air Quality Index-AQI, metrological web, and data on COVID-19 daily cases and deaths were recorded from the World Health Organization”. Results: After the first and second sandstorm incidence, the air contaminants PM2.5 was increased by 26.62%, CO 22.08%, and O3 increased 18.10% compared to before the sandstorm. SARS-CoV-2 cases were markedly amplified by (21.25%), and deaths were increased by (61.32%) after the sandstorm. Conclusions: Sandstorm events increase air pollutants PM2.5, CO, and O3 levels, and these pollutants increase the SARS-COV-2 daily cases and deaths in Kuwait. The findings have a meaningful memorandum to healthcare representatives to advise the public about the health hazards of the sandstorm and its linkage with SARS-CoV-2 cases and deaths.
    Keywords Environmental Pollution ; Sandstorm ; COVID-19 ; Kuwait ; Science (General) ; Q1-390
    Subject code 333
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-07-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher Elsevier
    Document type Article ; Online
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  9. Article ; Online: Prevalence of low back pain and disability among secondary school teacher in the eastern province of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

    Abdulelah H. Almansour / Danah S. Almutairi / Turki M. Alaskar / Mohannad S. Kalkatawi / Mohammed F. Aljubair / Rakan S. Alotaibi / Khalid S. AlHarkan / Hatem A. Alqahtani / Reem S. AlOmar

    Frontiers in Public Health, Vol

    a cross-sectional analytical study

    2024  Volume 12

    Abstract: IntroductionLower back pain is common worldwide and affects over 600,000 people annually, including teachers. The study aimed to investigate the prevalence of low back pain and disability among secondary school teachers in the Eastern Province of the ... ...

    Abstract IntroductionLower back pain is common worldwide and affects over 600,000 people annually, including teachers. The study aimed to investigate the prevalence of low back pain and disability among secondary school teachers in the Eastern Province of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.Materials and methodsThis cross-sectional study included secondary school teachers in the eastern province of Saudi Arabia. 34 schools were selected using a multistage stratified sampling approach. Teachers were allotted randomly and proportionally to each school. Data was collected by anonymous questionnaire having three elements: sociodemographic and health-related questions, the Standardized Nordic Questionnaire, and the Oswestry Low Back Pain Disability Questionnaire. The anthropometric data was also included. Both unadjusted and adjusted logistic regression analyses were performed.ResultsA total of 601 teachers participated in the study with 62.56% reported low back pain. The overall mean age was 40.31 ± 8.13 years. The male-to-female ratio was similar. Back pain was significantly higher among females than males (73.36 and 51.52%, respectively). Additionally, back pain will significantly increase when stress levels and the number of classes increases. A positive correlation was found between age with low back pain (p = 0.001).There was minimal disability in 64.63% of the 376 teachers who reported low back pain, moderate disability in 29.79%, and severe disability in 4.79%, and only three (0.8%) were considered crippled. Females were more frequently seen in moderate and crippled categories, and perceived stress levels generally increased mean disability scores. Age and female gender were revealed to be significant predictors of low back pain by logistic regression (adjusted odds ratio [OR] = 1.04, 95% confidence interval [CI] = 1.02–1.07) and (adjusted OR = 2.11, 95% CI = 1.45–3.05), respectively. The number of classes per week was also a significant predictor.ConclusionThis study adds to the epidemiological evidence that reveals a high ...
    Keywords low back pain ; disability ; teachers ; work related ; occupational health ; epidemiology ; Public aspects of medicine ; RA1-1270
    Subject code 590
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-01-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher Frontiers Media S.A.
    Document type Article ; Online
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  10. Article: The Effect of Glycemic Control on Cardiac Outcomes in Saudi Diabetic Patients who Underwent Coronary Angiogram.

    Balghith, Mohammed Ali / Almutairi, Ahmed Ammar / Almohini, Ibrahim Abdulelah / Albadah, Abdullah Rasheed / Almutairi, Ahmed Ayed / Alhamdan, Abdulrahman Abdulaziz / Alshareef, Hamza Shakir / Alkheraiji, Meshal Abdullah

    Heart views : the official journal of the Gulf Heart Association

    2021  Volume 21, Issue 4, Page(s) 245–250

    Abstract: Background: Diabetes mellitus is a metabolic disorder that causes impaired insulin secretion or cellular dysfunction. Glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) indicates the long-term level of glucose. Diabetes can lead to cardiovascular complications such as acute ... ...

    Abstract Background: Diabetes mellitus is a metabolic disorder that causes impaired insulin secretion or cellular dysfunction. Glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) indicates the long-term level of glucose. Diabetes can lead to cardiovascular complications such as acute coronary syndrome , which might require coronary intervention.
    Objectives: The aim of this study was to estimate the effect of glycemic control measured by HbA1c levels on cardiac complications in Saudi diabetic patients who underwent percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) or Coronary artery bypass graft (CABG).
    Methodology: It was a cohort retrospective study conducted at King Abdulaziz Cardiac Center with a total sample size of 379 patients. The charts of all those diabetic patients were reviewed and their HbA1c level, type of intervention were compared to determine their effect on cardiac outcomes and complications. Inclusion criteria involved the age group 50-70 years within follow-up period of 3 years. Any patient known to have renal failure, liver dysfunction, type one diabetes, and cancer were excluded. The HbA1c level was divided into two groups (<7.5%, ≥7.5%).
    Results: Total sample size was 379, and the mean age was (60.33 ± 5.98) with male being (66.5%). HbA1c levels at admission were (mean 9.15 ± 2.03), whereas the mean after 3 years was (8.629 ± 1.518). The uncontrolled group was more likely to have PCI (
    Conclusions: Patients with an elevated level of HbA1c were more likely to be managed with PCI. Furthermore, they are at a higher risk of multiple readmissions. Patients who had CABG were at a lower risk of cardiac complications. Further studies are required in our population to consider different approaches of diabetes control for preventing adverse outcomes.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-01-14
    Publishing country India
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2575257-1
    ISSN 0976-5123 ; 1995-705X
    ISSN (online) 0976-5123
    ISSN 1995-705X
    DOI 10.4103/HEARTVIEWS.HEARTVIEWS_28_20
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