Publications by authors named "Aljohrah M Al Hunaif"
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- Type 2 diabetes is a serious public health issue that impacts how the body processes glucose, leading to the need for lifestyle changes and medication for management.
- This research focused on sleep-related problems in individuals diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, studying 230 patients from primary healthcare in Abha city using self-administered questionnaires.
- Results showed a significant prevalence of sleep disturbances, with many participants experiencing trouble falling asleep, waking at night, daytime sleepiness, and symptoms like restless legs affecting their overall sleep quality.
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- Developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) is a prevalent congenital condition in newborns, leading to varying degrees of hip joint issues and potential long-term mobility problems if not treated early.
- Key risk factors for DDH include having a family history, being female, breech birth presentation, and clubfoot, with breech presentation notably increasing the risk when born vaginally rather than via Caesarean section.
- A study conducted in Saudi Arabia found that most DDH cases were in females, with bilateral hip dislocation being common, X-rays used frequently for diagnosis, and a significant number of cases linked to a family history of DDH.
Objective This study aimed to determine the awareness of stroke risk factors and warning signs among diabetic patients in the Aseer Region, Saudi Arabia. Methods We adopted a cross-sectional study involving 314 participants in the Aseer Region, Saudi Arabia between February 27, 2023, and April 20, 2023. The target population was diabetic patients whose database was obtained from various health institutions.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction Acute otitis media (AOM) is an infection of the middle ear that produces pain, fever, and discharge, as well as hearing loss. It is one of the most common problems that pediatricians encounter. Almost 80% of children have had at least one episode of AOM, and between 80% and 90% have had at least one episode of otitis media with effusion before entering school.
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