Examining the Impact of Socioeconomic Factors and Lifestyle Habits on Obesity Prevalence Among Male and Female Adolescent Students in Asser, Saudi Arabia.

Background Understanding the relationships between obesity and lifestyle factors is essential for the effective prevention and management of obesity in youth. This study aimed to investigate the association between sociodemographic factors, lifestyle elements such as physical activity and social stress, and the prevalence of overweight and obesity among Saudi adolescents in the Aseer region. Methodology From December 2022 to March 2023, we conducted a cross-sectional study using the multi-stage stratified random sampling technique.

Perceptions of Parents towards COVID-19 Vaccination in Children, Aseer Region, Southwestern Saudi Arabia.

Vaccines are an important part of the COVID-19 pandemic response plan. This cross-sectional study aims to assess the attitude and perception levels of parents toward COVID-19 vaccines for children aged 0-18 years in the Aseer region of Saudi Arabia. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 16.

Effect of the Hydoxyurea in Yemeni Transfusion-Dependent β-Thalassemia Patients.

The response to hydroxyurea (HU) therapy of 44 Yemeni transfusion-dependent β-thalassemia (β-thal) patients in Sana'a City, Yemen, was assessed. All patients were treated with a dose of 15 mg/kg/day HU for 4-10 months. Thirty-six patients responded partially to HU with clinical improvement of anemia and extramedullary hematopoiesis features, whereas the rest remained almost at the same baseline levels of transfusion dependency.

Proposed low-cost premarital screening program for prevention of sickle cell and thalassemia in Yemen.

In Yemen, the prevalence of sickle cell trait and β-thalassemia trait are high. The aim of this premarital program is to identify sickle cell and thalassemia carrier couples in Yemen before completing marriages proposal, in order to prevent affected birth. This can be achieved by applying a low-cost premarital screening program using simple blood tests compatible with the limited health resources of the country.