Publications by authors named "Abdulelah Almansour"
Barriers and Facilitators to Colorectal Cancer Screening: Providers' Perspective.
Asian Pac J Cancer Prev
December 2024
Background: Colorectal cancer ranks as the third most prevalent cancer worldwide and the second most prevalent cancer in Saudi Arabia. Additionally, it stands as the second leading cause of cancer-related mortality globally. There is an increasing incidence of colorectal cancer worldwide.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly raised public health concerns and efforts to limit its spread, impacting societies and health systems worldwide. As challenges persist, the emergence of Long COVID (LC) marks a turning point in understanding the pandemic's long-term effects.
Aim: This study aimed to determine the prevalence of LC in the Eastern Province of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) and explore factors contributing to its persistence.
Article Synopsis
- The study focused on public motivators for receiving the seasonal influenza vaccine during the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting a launch of a vaccination campaign by the Saudi Ministry of Health in 2021.
- Most participants had high education levels and were predominantly male and under 35, with their primary motivator being the convenience of having a vaccination site near their workplace.
- The findings suggest that improving access to vaccination campaigns and leveraging physician advice could significantly enhance influenza vaccine uptake.
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.
Perception and clinical practice regarding mucus clearance devices with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a cross-sectional study of healthcare providers in Saudi Arabia.
BMJ Open
September 2023
Article Synopsis
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients often struggle with clearing mucus from their airways, and mucus clearance devices (MCDs) are a potential solution, though awareness and use among healthcare providers in Saudi Arabia are unclear.
- A survey targeting 1,188 healthcare providers, including various professionals, assessed their awareness and clinical practices regarding MCDs for COPD patients.
- Results showed that while many providers recognized the benefits of MCDs, only a portion actively prescribed or recommended them, highlighting a gap in clinical practice and utilization despite awareness of their advantages.
Background: Falls are dangerous to the health of older adults and can impact their functional status leading to frailty. The use of potentially inappropriate medications (PIMs) among older adults may lead to adverse health outcomes and increase the risk of falls. Polypharmacy increases the incidence of falls.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: Tobacco use has changed since the onset of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. The effect of smoking on COVID-19 susceptibility has not yet been determined. In this study, we aimed to assess the association between smoking and COVID-19 susceptibility.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Physical activity is a known preventive measure for many worldwide public health issues. The purpose of this study is to assess the association between physical activity and the susceptibility to COVID-19 infection.
Patients And Methods: This was a retrospective matched case-control study involving adult participants quarantined with IAU, Dammam, Saudi Arabia.
The outcomes of patient care are improved by adequate knowledge, practical skills, and positive attitude. Currently, there is a lack of data on medical research activities among resident doctors in Saudi Arabia. This study aimed to evaluate the perception, barriers, and research attitudes among various residency programs running in different cities of Saudi Arabia.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBACKGROUND Shoulder pain is a common complaint in general practice and typically has an orthopedic or rheumatological etiology. However, it may be the presenting symptom of a serious underlying condition, such as lung cancer. CASE REPORT A 60-year-old man with a 30 pack-year history of smoking presented with worsening right shoulder pain over the last 6 months.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFKnowledge, Attitude and Practice Regarding Ramadan Fasting and Related Determinants in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes at a Saudi Diabetes Clinic.
Diabetes Metab Syndr Obes
January 2020
Objective: This study was carried out in type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) patients to assess their knowledge, attitude and practice about fasting during Ramadan and to identify the sociodemographic determinants of the knowledge, attitude and practice.
Methods: A total of 107 T2DM patients were interviewed at a diabetes clinic in the Eastern Saudi Arabia. A questionnaire containing knowledge, attitude and practice questions about fasting during Ramadan was used to collect data.
Hepatitis C infection awareness among fourth year medical students at University of Dammam.
J Family Community Med
January 2017
Objectives: To determine awareness about hepatitis C among 4 -year medical students at Dammam University, on hepatitis C and possible associated factors.
Materials And Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted using a self-administered questionnaire comprising questions on awareness of hepatitis C virus (HCV) transmission, screening of the population, symptoms, complications, prevention, and treatment.
Results: A total of 201 students participated, with a response rate of 79.