Publications by authors named "F A Al-Qahtani"
Prevalence of sleep disturbance and its associated factors among diabetes type-2 patients in Saudi Arabia.
Front Public Health
November 2024
Article Synopsis
- * Findings revealed that a significant number of participants faced various sleep issues, such as difficulty falling asleep (55.3%) and serious sleep efficiency impairment (65.1%), along with strong associations between sleep disturbances and factors like marital status and education level.
- * The study concluded that diabetes can heighten sleep problems, hence emphasizing the importance of social support and effective blood sugar management to improve sleep quality for those with type 2 diabetes.
Background: Self-efficacy is a popular psychological concept that refers to an individual's perception or belief in his ability to perform specific actions. This study aimed to assess the predictive value of self-efficacy, measured using the Self-Efficacy for Managing Chronic Disease 6-Item Scale (SEM6S) questionnaire, for diabetes management and overall well-being in patients with diabetes.
Subject And Methods: An anonymous online cross-sectional study was conducted to evaluate the self-efficacy of diabetic patients in the Asser region of Saudi Arabia.
Background: Primary care physicians play an essential role in the health of older adults as they are frequently the first point of contact. Their positive attitude and knowledge influence the quality of care provided to patients with dementia and their caregivers. This study examined the attitudes of primary care physicians towards dementia care and their confidence in their own dementia-care skills.
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- * Conducted in the Aseer region with 652 participants, the study utilized the Arabic version of the AUSDRISK tool through face-to-face interviews to gather data, revealing significant gender differences in risk factors.
- * Findings indicated that 46.2% of participants were likely to develop impaired glucose tolerance and 21.9% were predicted to develop DM2, highlighting an urgent need for public health initiatives to combat this growing epidemic in Saudi Arabia.
This study investigates the relationship between vitamin D deficiency and uncontrolled type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) indicated by elevated glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c) levels, alongside assessing the association between fasting C peptide levels and uncontrolled T2DM, considering their roles in β-cell function and insulin secretion. The study employs a cohort design, selecting individuals diagnosed with T2DM aged 18 years or older with baseline data on vitamin D, fasting C peptide, and HbA1c. Data were collected through electronic medical records and follow-up assessments at regular intervals.
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