Publications by authors named "A Abdulrazzaq Alobaid"
Background: The increasing frequency and severity of disasters worldwide needs effective disaster management training to enhance the preparedness and response capabilities of emergency responders. This study compares the outcomes of tabletop exercises (TTEs) and full-scale exercises (FSEs) in training senior paramedic students at Prince Sultan bin Abdul Aziz College for Emergency Medical Services, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Methods: A nonequivalent two-group quasi-experimental design was used.
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- - The study investigates the prevalence and predictors of premature graying of hair (PGH) in Saudi Arabia, revealing that over 55% of participants reported gray hair before turning 30 years old.
- - Key risk factors identified include younger age, smoking, various health conditions (like anxiety and depression), family history, and certain hair treatments or deficiencies.
- - The findings stress the importance of raising public awareness about PGH risk factors, suggesting health campaigns focused on smoking cessation, nutrition, and mental health to help prevent premature graying.
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- This study focused on understanding the prevalence of gastrointestinal complications in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM) in the Asser region of Saudi Arabia.
- It involved a survey of 230 patients, gathering demographic details and assessing 16 GI symptoms over the past 3 months, categorizing participants based on their symptom scores.
- Key findings revealed that common issues included dyspepsia, bloating, and constipation/diarrhea, with symptom severity linked to factors like health insurance status, duration of diabetes, and glycated hemoglobin levels.
Unlabelled: Automated dispensing cabinets (ADCs) are decentralized, computer-controlled systems used to store, distribute, and track medications at the point of care in the wards.
Objective: The objective of the current study is to evaluate how healthcare practitioners are satisfied with ADCs and scrutinize some influencing factors that could affect this satisfaction.
Material: A cross-sectional survey study was designed and distributed online to healthcare providers in Al-hasa hospitals.
Internships are a mandatory graduation requirement to help medical students transition to the work environment. Some individuals are prone to anxiety in an unfamiliar environment, which is a public concern among young adults. Here, we investigated the mechanism between internet gaming disorder and anxiety and insomnia among internship students.
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