Publications by authors named "Amani A Mutaen"
Background Interventional radiology (IR) utilizes minimally invasive procedures guided by imaging to diagnose and treat various conditions, offering less invasive alternatives to traditional surgery. Despite its importance, awareness among family medicine practitioners can vary, affecting patient care. While IR has advanced in Saudi Arabia, there are limited data on family medicine practitioners' understanding of IR.
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- - The study examined the rising prevalence of asthma among school-age children in the Jazan Region, Saudi Arabia, utilizing a sample of 1368 children from March to June 2023 based on the ISAAC protocol.
- - Results indicated that 28.0% experienced life-long wheezing, while 29.2% and 30.9% had wheezing in the last year and during exercise, respectively, with various risk factors identified, such as having pets and indoor plants, as well as living near industrial areas.
- - The findings suggest that asthma prevalence is higher than previously known in this region, and a strong correlation exists between identified risk factors and asthma symptoms, emphasizing the need for targeted interventions.
The Impact of COVID-19 on Maintaining Physical Activity and Its Associated Factors among Medical Students.
Int J Environ Res Public Health
November 2022
Background: Stay-home orders and the shutdown of university campuses and fitness centers have greatly influenced health behaviors, resulting in a widespread reduction in physical activity. This study aimed to identify factors associated with maintaining physical activity among Jazan University medical students during the COVID-19 shutdown.
Methods: An official Arabic short form of the International Physical Activity Questionnaire was used to assess physical activity before and during the COVID-19 home quarantine.