Preparedness of Primary Care Centers for COVID-19 epidemic in Aseer region, KSA.

Objective: The objective of this study is to assesses the preparedness of primary care centers (PHCs) in Aseer region, KSA, for the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.

Methods: This survey was conducted during April 2020 in PHCs. The questionnaire was developed by the investigators and sent via e-mail to health care providers of primary health care centers (PHCCs).

Knowledge, attitude and practice about infection control among primary care professionals in Abha City, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Aim Of Study: To assess knowledge, attitude and practice of health care professionals working in Abha primary health care (PHC) centers regarding standard precautions of infection control.

Subjects And Methods: This cross sectional study included 212 health care professionals in Abha PHC centers. An electronic questionnaire was constructed by the researchers and was used for data collection.

Adherence of heart failure patients to heart failure medications and its determinants in the Aseer region, Southern Saudi Arabia.

Background: Heart failure is a complex clinical syndrome of cardiovascular disease. Heart failure occurs when the heart muscle is weakened and cannot pump enough blood to meet the body's needs for blood and oxygen. It is characterised by several attacks of dyspnoea, chest pain, orthopnea and pulmonary or systemic congestion.