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  1. Article ; Online: Nurses' Knowledge and Anxiety Levels toward COVID-19 in Saudi Arabia.

    Alsharif, Fatmah

    Nursing reports (Pavia, Italy)

    2021  Volume 11, Issue 2, Page(s) 356–363

    Abstract: Background: ...

    Abstract Background:
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-05-10
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article
    ISSN 2039-4403
    ISSN (online) 2039-4403
    DOI 10.3390/nursrep11020034
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  2. Article: Discovering the Use of Complementary and Alternative Medicine in Oncology Patients: A Systematic Literature Review.

    Alsharif, Fatmah

    Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM

    2021  Volume 2021, Page(s) 6619243

    Abstract: Background: Patients with cancer pursue all possible opportunities of effective remedies. In Saudi Arabia, most patients have tried complementary medicine during their cancer treatment plan; however, some complementary medicines might pose a danger to ... ...

    Abstract Background: Patients with cancer pursue all possible opportunities of effective remedies. In Saudi Arabia, most patients have tried complementary medicine during their cancer treatment plan; however, some complementary medicines might pose a danger to health. In Arab countries, studies regarding the use of complementary medicines and the intentions behind using complementary medicines among cancer patients are inadequate and all but nonexistent. The aim of this review was to focus on demographic, prevalence, and reasons for complementary and alternative medicine use among patients with cancer.
    Methods: A rigorous literature search was conducted for articles published in the English language, using the search terms "complementary and alternative medicine," "oncology," "malignancy" AND "cancer patients" in five scientific databases, namely, Medical Literature On-Line (MEDLINE), PubMed, Web of Science, Psychology Information (PsycINFO), and Google Scholar, from 2010 to 2020.
    Results: Of the 13,160 studies returned from the search, only 12 were eligible and included in this review. The combined prevalence for using complementary and alternative medicines across all studies totaled 25%-80% of cancer patients for the treatment of their cancers. Natural products, including vitamins and minerals, herbal products, and relaxation, were the most common type of complementary and alternative medicines used. The reason for using complementary and alternative medicines was reported to be their helpfulness in recovering, healing, and improving health. Most of the studies mentioned that participants obtained their complementary and alternative medicines from multiple sources, including the media, family and friends, and physicians.
    Conclusion: The use of complementary and alternative medicines in cancer patients can be inferred as an attempt to investigate all possibilities, a manifestation of a coping style, or an illustration of unmet desires in the cancer management continuum. Anyhow, there should be adequate communication between healthcare providers and patients, which is crucial for establishing a trusting healthcare provider-patient relationship.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-01-13
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 2171158-6
    ISSN 1741-4288 ; 1741-427X
    ISSN (online) 1741-4288
    ISSN 1741-427X
    DOI 10.1155/2021/6619243
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  3. Article: Undocumented migrants in Saudi Arabia: COVID-19 and amnesty reforms.

    Alsharif, Fahad

    International migration (Geneva, Switzerland)

    2021  Volume 60, Issue 1, Page(s) 188–204

    Abstract: During the COVID-19 pandemic, Saudi Arabia's domestic public health institutions struggle to control the COVID19 virus's spread within undocumented migrant populations, endangering both local Saudi and migrant populations. As a result, Saudi Arabia ... ...

    Abstract During the COVID-19 pandemic, Saudi Arabia's domestic public health institutions struggle to control the COVID19 virus's spread within undocumented migrant populations, endangering both local Saudi and migrant populations. As a result, Saudi Arabia implemented a temporary amnesty policy, granting state pardon to undocumented migrants to access to health care services. Using combined qualitative fieldwork data in 2008-2009 and, more recently in 2020 among irregular Asian and African migrants' communities in Jeddah, I argue that the lack of institutional trust, combined with differential economic opportunities in Saudi and origin countries, significantly impacts undocumented migrants' decision to avoid health amnesty reform. This is particularly critical as it could likely disrupt government attempts at curbing COVID-19 within migrant communities, thus posing serious health, economic, and security threats to the Saudi state. The study contributes to empirical and theoretical debates because it highlights migrant perception's role towards local institutions in Gulf's domestic migration policymaking.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-03-19
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 1482677-X
    ISSN 1468-2435 ; 0020-7985
    ISSN (online) 1468-2435
    ISSN 0020-7985
    DOI 10.1111/imig.12838
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  4. Article ; Online: Prevalence of Low Back Pain and Associated Risk Factors among Nurses at King Abdulaziz University Hospital.

    Almaghrabi, Aishah / Alsharif, Fatmah

    International journal of environmental research and public health

    2021  Volume 18, Issue 4

    Abstract: Aim: To determine the prevalence of LBP and the associated risk factors among nurses at King Abdulaziz University Hospital (KAUH).: Methods: A cross-sectional study design was adopted with a convenience sample of 234 nurses recruited from nine ... ...

    Abstract Aim: To determine the prevalence of LBP and the associated risk factors among nurses at King Abdulaziz University Hospital (KAUH).
    Methods: A cross-sectional study design was adopted with a convenience sample of 234 nurses recruited from nine different departments at KAUH in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Participants completed the questionnaire, which had two parts: Part I: Socio-demographic data, medical factors, and work-related factors; and Part II: Standardized Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire was used to obtain data. Data collection was carried out from March to April 2020. Data were analyzed using the SPSS version 22.
    Results: Cumulative prevalence of LBP was 82.9%, annual prevalence was 85.5%, while one-week prevalence of LBP was 53.6%. The factor significantly associated with LBP over the past 12 months was manual lifting of patients (
    Conclusions: The findings from this study may better enable policymakers to adopt certain strategies toward reducing the burdens and challenges of LBP among nurses.
    MeSH term(s) Cross-Sectional Studies ; Humans ; Low Back Pain/epidemiology ; Nursing Staff, Hospital ; Occupational Diseases ; Prevalence ; Risk Factors ; Saudi Arabia/epidemiology ; Surveys and Questionnaires
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-02-07
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article
    ISSN 1660-4601
    ISSN (online) 1660-4601
    DOI 10.3390/ijerph18041567
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  5. Article ; Online: Assessment of lifestyle and coping strategies among asthmatic patients during the Covid-19 crisis.

    Hashem, Eshrak / Kandil, Faten / Alsharif, Fatmah / Sharif, Loujain / Khaled, Asmaa

    The Journal of asthma : official journal of the Association for the Care of Asthma

    2023  Volume 61, Issue 1, Page(s) 58–68

    Abstract: Background: COVID-19 can cause an asthma attack by triggering asthma symptoms, such as wheezing, chest tightness, and difficulty breathing, which are distressing for patients and can cause anxiety. Additionally, it can progress to pneumonia or other ... ...

    Abstract Background: COVID-19 can cause an asthma attack by triggering asthma symptoms, such as wheezing, chest tightness, and difficulty breathing, which are distressing for patients and can cause anxiety. Additionally, it can progress to pneumonia or other severe lung diseases.
    Objectives: Therefore, this study aimed to assess the coping strategies and lifestyle modifications among patients with asthma during the COVID-19 crisis.
    Methods: A descriptive comparative design was conducted on 300 adult patients with bronchial asthma at the Alexandria Main University Hospital's chest disease outpatient clinic. Three tools were used for data (including biosocio-demographic characteristics of patients with asthma, the effect of the COVID-19 crisis on the lifestyle of patients with asthma, and how patients with asthma cope with COVID-19) collection.
    Results: This study revealed that more than two-thirds of patients with asthma did not have COVID-19, while more than one-quarter had COVID-19. More than two-thirds had reasonable asthma control, and more than half had neutral coping with their asthma and the COVID-19 crisis. Half of the studied patients had coped neutrally with their asthma during the COVID-19 crisis, and more than half coped neutrally with the COVID-19 crisis.
    Conclusion: These findings indicate that all stressors faced by patients with respiratory diseases during the COVID-19 crisis and psychological, social, and health support that should be provided to these patients during the pandemic require further investigation.
    MeSH term(s) Adult ; Humans ; COVID-19 ; Asthma/epidemiology ; Asthma/psychology ; Coping Skills ; Adaptation, Psychological ; Life Style
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-12-29
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 603816-5
    ISSN 1532-4303 ; 0277-0903
    ISSN (online) 1532-4303
    ISSN 0277-0903
    DOI 10.1080/02770903.2023.2272790
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  6. Article: Storytelling as Innovative Method to Improve the Recognition of Teledentistry among Adults: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

    Aboalshamat, Khalid / Alsharif, Fayyad / Alsanei, Bader / Aljohani, Alaa / Aljabri, Saad / Salawati, Rayan / Nassar, Afnan

    International journal of dentistry

    2023  Volume 2023, Page(s) 8814905

    Abstract: Objective: Storytelling is an educational approach that encourages learners to create imaginative conceptions and think creatively. The aim of this study was to assess the effects of storytelling on improving awareness about teledentistry among adults ... ...

    Abstract Objective: Storytelling is an educational approach that encourages learners to create imaginative conceptions and think creatively. The aim of this study was to assess the effects of storytelling on improving awareness about teledentistry among adults in Saudi Arabia.
    Materials and methods: A single-blinded parallel group randomized controlled study with 88 adult participants from Saudi Arabia. Participants were randomized into an intervention group (IG) or a control group (CG). The IG received teledentistry information using a storytelling method, while the CG received a flyer containing the same information. The participants were questioned three times: P1 before the intervention, P2 immediately after the intervention, and P3 1 month later.
    Results: A total of 83 participants completed all study steps. No significant knowledge score differences between IG and CG at P1, P2, or P3 nor in mean differences across time points. However, significant increase from P1 to P2 (
    Conclusion: Storytelling was found to be a more innovative and emotionally impactful approach for promoting health compared to traditional flyers. Future studies should extend follow-up periods and explore diverse stories for external validation of this method.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-10-10
    Publishing country Egypt
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2546524-7
    ISSN 1687-8736 ; 1687-8728
    ISSN (online) 1687-8736
    ISSN 1687-8728
    DOI 10.1155/2023/8814905
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  7. Article: The Relationship Between Knowledge and Practice of Postreproductive Women Toward Prevention and Screening of Breast and Cervical Cancer in Saudi Arabia.

    Alsharif, Fatmah / Ibrahim, Fathia / Alotaibi, Munirah / Khalaf, Maha / Algaidi, Hajer / Felemban, Ohood / Yaseen, Mai

    Cureus

    2023  Volume 15, Issue 9, Page(s) e44858

    Abstract: Introduction Cervical cancer and breast cancer are the major causes of mortality among women worldwide, and the burden of cancer incidence is increasing exponentially. The aim of this study was to assess the relationship between knowledge and practice of ...

    Abstract Introduction Cervical cancer and breast cancer are the major causes of mortality among women worldwide, and the burden of cancer incidence is increasing exponentially. The aim of this study was to assess the relationship between knowledge and practice of postreproductive women toward prevention and screening of breast and cervical cancer in Saudi Arabia.  Methods A quantitative, descriptive, cross-sectional study was conducted using a convenience sampling method. One hundred and twenty-eight participants completed the online survey. The questionnaire consists of four main sections: sociodemographic data, obstetrical history, knowledge, and practice of breast and cervical cancer. The correlation coefficient and chi-square test were used to analyze the data. Results Nearly 40% of the participants had good knowledge of the risk factors of breast cancer; 80% had good knowledge of early warnings of breast cancer; 66% had fair knowledge of prevention measures of breast cancer; and 68% had good knowledge of prevention measures of breast cancer. Only 23% of participants had poor knowledge of risk factors of cervical cancer, whereas 62% had fair knowledge of early signs and early screening methods of cervical cancer. The majority of the respondents (85%) had good knowledge of prevention measures for cervical cancer; however, less than one-third of the participants (31%) and 39% had poor or fair practice regarding screening and prevention of breast and cervical cancer, respectively. A significant relationship between practice and knowledge was found as well as a significant relationship between practice and educational level as the p-value was less than 0.05. Conclusion Despite having a comprehensive understanding of avoidable malignancies and screening methods, postreproductive women's utilization of breast and cervical cancer examinations was inadequate. Hence, continuous awareness programs are needed to help women modify their habits and early detections.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-09-07
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2747273-5
    ISSN 2168-8184
    ISSN 2168-8184
    DOI 10.7759/cureus.44858
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  8. Article ; Online: Acute Hepatitis A Virus Infection in Tobruk, Eastern Libya: Increasing Trends After 2017.

    Ismail, Faisal / Alsharif, Fatma / El-Garawani, Islam / Abdelsameea, Eman

    Food and environmental virology

    2021  Volume 14, Issue 1, Page(s) 89–93

    Abstract: Acute hepatitis A is a self-limited liver inflammation caused by hepatitis A virus (HAV) infection. The infection is transmitted by direct contact from person to person via fecal-oral routes, or through consuming contaminated food and water. This study ... ...

    Abstract Acute hepatitis A is a self-limited liver inflammation caused by hepatitis A virus (HAV) infection. The infection is transmitted by direct contact from person to person via fecal-oral routes, or through consuming contaminated food and water. This study aims to estimate the frequency of HAV infection from medical records of Tobruk Medical Center, eastern Libya and its distribution during 6 years. The medical records department of Tobruk Medical Center follows guidelines of the international classification of diseases-10 for coding the diseases. The research estimates the frequency and distribution of HAV infection based on age and sex during the period from January 2015 to December 2020. HAV screening assay was performed using commercially available enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays HAV IgM microwell. 245 cases were recorded, 53.5% of cases were males. HAV infection was the most prevalent (92.6%) in age groups of < 5-20 years. A significant rise in the occurrence of HAV infection in the last three years was reported (p < 0.05). More than half of the cases (68%) were reported in 2019 and 2020. No case fatality rate was reported in the present study. There is an increase in the frequency of HAV infection in the last 3 years and the younger age groups (under 20 years old) are more vulnerable to HAV infection. More prevention and control efforts towards this age group should be a top public health priority to avoid the possibility of HAV outbreaks in the future.
    MeSH term(s) Adolescent ; Adult ; Child ; Child, Preschool ; Disease Outbreaks ; Hepatitis A/epidemiology ; Hepatitis A virus ; Humans ; Libya/epidemiology ; Male ; Seroepidemiologic Studies ; Young Adult
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-10-11
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2487173-4
    ISSN 1867-0342 ; 1867-0334
    ISSN (online) 1867-0342
    ISSN 1867-0334
    DOI 10.1007/s12560-021-09499-5
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  9. Article: Fatigue and Sleep Disturbance among Breast Cancer Patients during Treatment in Saudi Arabia.

    Alsharif, Fatmah / Shibily, Faygah / Almutairi, Wedad / Alsaedi, Ahlam / Alsubaie, Tahani / Alshuaibi, Bashayer / Turkistani, Arwa

    Nursing research and practice

    2022  Volume 2022, Page(s) 1832346

    Abstract: Background: Fatigue and sleep disturbances are highly prevalent side effects encountered during treatment by patients with breast cancer, and they affect women's quality of life. Most studies investigating sleep and exhaustion in cancer patients provide ...

    Abstract Background: Fatigue and sleep disturbances are highly prevalent side effects encountered during treatment by patients with breast cancer, and they affect women's quality of life. Most studies investigating sleep and exhaustion in cancer patients provide evidence that supports a strong connection between different sleep parameters and fatigue associated with cancer.
    Objective: This study was to assess the level of fatigue and sleep disturbance in breast cancer patients during treatment in Saudi Arabia.
    Method: A descriptive cross-sectional study design was conducted on breast cancer patients undergoing treatment in Saudi Arabia. The data were collected through convenience sampling of patients. The study involved self-administered questionnaires comprising three categories: demographic data, perceived Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), and Functional Assessment of Chronic Illness Therapy-Fatigue (FACIT-F). A total of 101 participants took part in this study. The significant statistical test was determined at a 95% confidence interval and at
    Results: Half of the study participants were aged between 30 and 50 years. Significant differences were found in fatigue and sleep disturbance among BC patients during treatment in Saudi Arabia. A high prevalence of fatigue was found at 21.8%, and 5% of participants experienced sleep disturbance.
    Conclusions: Breast cancer patients in Saudi Arabia have a low overall global quality of life. The patients experience poor sleep quality and fatigue, which suggests that during treatment, patients need to be assessed routinely for these symptoms to prevent or reduce fatigue and sleep disturbance. Sleep disturbance might be correlated with fatigue.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-09-05
    Publishing country Egypt
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2621482-9
    ISSN 2090-1437 ; 2090-1429
    ISSN (online) 2090-1437
    ISSN 2090-1429
    DOI 10.1155/2022/1832346
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  10. Article ; Online: Maintaining Clinical Training Continuity during COVID-19 Pandemic: Nursing Students' Perceptions about Simulation-Based Learning.

    Alshutwi, Sitah / Alsharif, Fatmah / Shibily, Faygah / Wedad M, Almutairi / Almotairy, Monir M / Algabbashi, Maram

    International journal of environmental research and public health

    2022  Volume 19, Issue 4

    Abstract: Background: Simulation-based learning (SBL) in nursing education is an innovative pedagogical approach that has significantly improved nursing education. Adopting SBL provides a controlled environment for meeting educational objectives without the risk ... ...

    Abstract Background: Simulation-based learning (SBL) in nursing education is an innovative pedagogical approach that has significantly improved nursing education. Adopting SBL provides a controlled environment for meeting educational objectives without the risk of harm to real patients. Given that social distancing is required during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, SBL is a suitable alternative to clinical training for nursing students to learn and acquire the required clinical competencies. The study aimed to describe the effectiveness of SBL as a complete substitute for clinical experience from the perspective of students. This cross-sectional descriptive survey investigated students' perceptions regarding the description of the effectiveness of SBL in four nursing colleges at four different universities across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
    Settings: Four nursing colleges at four different universities across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Participants included nursing students who attended simulation sessions. Data were collected by distributing a self-administrated online questionnaire, the Modified Simulation Effectiveness Tool (SET-M), which is a 19-item.
    Results: Approximately two-thirds of the participants were in their third (30.4%) and fourth (44.5%) academic year. The highest student presentation was for Site 1 (39.5%) and Site 2 (32.5%). Significant differences existed in all domains according to sex and university (
    Conclusions: SBL is a valuable teaching strategy that enhances nursing students' self-awareness, self-confidence, clinical performance, and efficiency in performing procedures with considerable gender variation. Female students had more positive perceptions toward simulation effectiveness.
    MeSH term(s) COVID-19/epidemiology ; Clinical Competence ; Cross-Sectional Studies ; Education, Nursing, Baccalaureate/methods ; Female ; Humans ; Pandemics ; SARS-CoV-2 ; Students, Nursing
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-02-15
    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/ijerph19042180
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