Publications by authors named "Khalid O Almutairi"
Background: Breast cancer (BC) is one of the most prevalent types of cancer among women worldwide including those in Saudi Arabia. The risk of developing BC can be lowered by reducing risk factors through early screening and by women having full knowledge of this condition. The aim of this study is thus to evaluate knowledge of the importance of early screening and detection of BC among post-menopausal women in Saudi Arabia's Qassim region and to compare it with pre-menopausal women.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjectives This study aimed to assess the general population's knowledge of rheumatoid arthritis (RA), its health consequences, and the impact of mass media on their knowledge and attitudes in Qassim, Saudi Arabia. Methods A cross-sectional study was used through an online questionnaire to determine the general characteristics of participants and the influence of mass media on their knowledge, attitudes, and fears toward RA. An online pretested and standardized questionnaire was distributed through social media using combined convenience and snowball sampling that targeted the general population residing in Qassim, Saudi Arabia, between 10 January and 11 March 2022.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAim And Objective: This study assessed the perceived knowledge and competence, and the attitude of Saudi nursing students towards vital signs monitoring for detecting patient deterioration during clinical rotation. It also examined the predictors of students' attitudes.
Background: One of the most important uses of vital signs monitoring is the early detection of deterioration.
Article Synopsis
- The study evaluated patient safety culture in three general hospitals in Saudi Arabia, focusing on nurses' perceptions.
- The research identified teamwork and organizational learning as strengths, while six areas such as overall patient safety perception and communication openness were seen as weaknesses.
- The findings suggest that hospital leaders and policymakers should implement targeted interventions to enhance the patient safety culture across various organizational levels.