Publications by authors named "Ali F Alshehri"
Background: Lung cancer is currently the most fatal form of cancer worldwide, ranking as the fourth most prevalent type in Saudi Arabia, particularly among males. This trend is expected to increase with growing population, lifestyle changes, and aging population. Understanding the awareness of the Saudi population regarding the risk factors and symptoms of lung cancer is necessary to attenuate the predicted increase in cases.
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- - The study aimed to evaluate the incidence of mental stigma among patients with psychiatric disorders in Saudi Arabia, highlighting how patients are negatively labeled by their mental illnesses.
- - Conducted at King Khalid Hospital, the research surveyed 489 diagnosed patients using a sociodemographic questionnaire and the ISMI-29 scale, revealing varying levels of internalized stigma, with 71.4% of widowed patients experiencing stigma.
- - The findings indicate that while self-stigma is prevalent, it is lower compared to other developing countries, suggesting the need for awareness programs and support systems to address stigma and improve the social lives of these patients.
An overview of mortality & predictors of small-cell and non-small cell lung cancer among Saudi patients.
J Epidemiol Glob Health
March 2018
Lung cancer ranks as the top cancer worldwide in terms of incidence and constitutes a major health problem. About 90% of lung cancer cases are diagnosed at advance stage where treatment is not available. Despite evidence that lung cancer screening improves survival, guidelines for lung cancer screening are still a subject for debate.
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