Purpose: The burden of type 2 diabetes (T2D) is high in Saudi Arabia, but data related to its complications are limited. This study aimed to determine the incidence of microvascular complications caused by T2D and evaluate the impact of the associated risk factors.
Patients And Methods: This retrospective cohort study was conducted at two military hospitals in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia.
Background: Hypertension is a major global health concern affecting approximately 1.13 billion people worldwide, with most of them residing in developing countries. The aim of this study was to determine the incidence of different stages of hypertension and its associated modifiable and non-modifiable risk factors among patients in military-setting hospitals in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjectives: To evaluate the impact of home isolation on feelings and behaviors of children aged 6-14 years during COVID-19 pandemic in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia.
Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted between June and August 2020 in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia. A snowball sampling was applied, parents with children aged 6-14 years participated in this survey (N=361).
During the 21st century, antimicrobial resistance (AMR) has emerged as one of the greatest public health challenges worldwide. In the coming 20 years, health care systems may be unable to treat bacterial diseases efficiently due to this phenomenon. To determine the level of knowledge regarding AMR among patients attending two hospitals in Tabuk city in northeast Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA).
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