Effect of School-Based Education Intervention on Knowledge and Attitude Regarding Seasonal Influenza Vaccine Uptake Among Secondary Schoolgirl Students in Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia: A Quasi-experimental Study.

Background School-based educational interventions are critical because they provide an opportunity to strengthen preventive measures by educating students about the importance of vaccination and promoting healthy practices within the community. Aim The study aimed to assess the effectiveness of influenza vaccination education in terms of knowledge and attitudes among secondary schoolgirl students in Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia. Methods This open-label, parallel-group, quasi-experimental study included 419 secondary school girls in Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia.

Prevalence and Factors Associated With Using Complementary Medicine Among Adults With Type 2 Diabetes in Primary Healthcare Centers of Al-Ahsa, Eastern Saudi Arabia.

Background and aim Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a major health problem in Saudi Arabia. The use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) for the management of T2DM is increasing, but there is limited research on its safety and efficacy. This study aimed to investigate the prevalence and factors associated with CAM use among patients with T2DM attending primary healthcare centers in Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia.

Future Projections of Diabetes-Related Amputations in Eastern Saudi Arabia During 2022-2045 Using a Validated Epidemiological Model.

Introduction: Diabetes-related amputations (DRA) are associated with significant morbidity and mortality. There are limited studies on the burden of this condition and its future projections in Saudi Arabia.

Objectives: To estimate future forecasts in the burden of DRA (number of cases and mortalities) among adult diabetics (aged ≥20 years) in Al-Ahsa, Eastern Region of Saudi Arabia from 2022 to 2045.

Prevalence and Risk Factors of Internet Gaming Disorder Among Female Secondary School Students in Al-Ahsa, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Objectives: This study measured the prevalence and potential risk factors of Internet gaming disorder (IGD) among female secondary school students in Al-Ahsa, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted between January and February 2023. A total of 400 female secondary school students in Al-Ahsa were recruited through multistage stratified cluster sampling.

Comparison of type 2 diabetes prevalence estimates in Saudi Arabia from a validated Markov model against the International Diabetes Federation and other modelling studies.

Aims: To compare the estimates and projections of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) prevalence in Saudi Arabia from a validated Markov model against other modelling estimates, such as those produced by the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) Diabetes Atlas and the Global Burden of Disease (GBD) project.

Methods: A discrete-state Markov model was developed and validated that integrates data on population, obesity and smoking prevalence trends in adult Saudis aged ≥25 years to estimate the trends in T2DM prevalence (annually from 1992 to 2022). The model was validated by comparing the age- and sex-specific prevalence estimates against a national survey conducted in 2005.