Publications by authors named "Hamad Almousa"
Article Synopsis
- Social determinants of health (SDoH) significantly influence the quality of life (QoL) for pediatric patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) in Saudi Arabia, highlighting the importance of these factors in their overall well-being.* -
- An observational study with 50 participants found that access to education and dietary recommendations were key factors affecting QoL, with larger family sizes benefitting ESRD patients on peritoneal dialysis.* -
- The research suggests that integrating SDoH into healthcare strategies could enhance outcomes and QoL for children with CKD, especially those at more advanced disease stages.*
Background: Organ transplantation is inherently dependent on the availability of organ donors. There is a noticeable paucity of literature addressing the rates of organ donation registration and the awareness of Islamic regulations (Fatwa) regarding organ donation within Saudi Arabia. Our study aimed to evaluate the level of organ donation registration, awareness of Islamic regulations, and knowledge of the Saudi Center for Organ Transplantation (SCOT) within the Saudi society.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFVaccinating children against COVID-19 is an essential public health strategy in order to reach herd immunity and prevent illness among children and adults. Parents are facing tremendous stress in relation to the COVID-19 pandemic and the effectiveness of the COVID-19 vaccination program for children. In this study, we aimed to investigate parents' perceptions and acceptance of the COVID-19 vaccine for their children in Saudi Arabia.
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