Factors Associated with Mothers' Care of Their Newborns in Saudi Arabia.

Background: Infant mortality rates are highest in the southern regions of Saudi Arabia, compared to other regions in the kingdom.

Objective: To measure demographic factors associated with mothers' levels of knowledge and practice of care for their newborns in Jazan region, south of Saudi Arabia.

Methods: This is a cross-sectional study conducted between November and December 2018 in Jazan region, Saudi Arabia, on the northern borders of Yemen.

Refractive Error among Male Primary School Students in Jazan, Saudi Arabia: Prevalence and Associated Factors.

Background: Refractive error is a common and serious eye disorder that affects more than 153 million people globally. The aim of this study was to estimate the prevalence and pattern of refractive error among male primary school children in Jazan region, Saudi Arabia.

Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among a randomly selected group of 395 students (aged 6-14 years) in Jazan region, Southwest Saudi Arabia.