Determining the Prevalence of Child Maltreatment Among Young Adults in Saudi Arabia Using ISPCAN Child Abuse Screening Tool.

Background Child maltreatment is an important public health issue, thus determining its prevalence is critical to recognize the extent of the problem and mandate efforts to combat child abuse. We aimed to investigate child maltreatment prevalence among special populations of young adults in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Methods We used the retrospective version of the International Society for Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect (ISPCAN) Child Abuse Screening Tool (ICAST-R).

Pathways to a more peaceful and sustainable world: The transformative power of children in families.

This article provides an overview of selected ongoing international efforts that have been inspired by Edward Zigler's vision to improve programs and policies for young children and families in the United States. The efforts presented are in close alignment with three strategies articulated by Edward Zigler: (a) conduct research that will inform policy advocacy; (b) design, implement, and revise quality early childhood development (ECD) programs; and (c) invest in building the next generation of scholars and advocates in child development. The intergenerational legacy left by Edward Zigler has had an impact on young children not only in the United States, but also across the globe.

Child maltreatment prevention strategies: Saudi youth perspectives.

Background And Objectives: Child maltreatment (CM) is a global problem that has long-term negative outcomes. The objective of this study is to explore the knowledge and perceptions of youth regarding CM prevention.

Methods: The study was conducted in Saudi Arabia using International Child Abuse Screening Tool (ICAST).

Characteristics of Nonaccidental Fractures in Abused Children in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Background: Child abuse is a major problem globally. Nonaccidental fractures are the second most common injury among physically abused children; however, there is a lack of studies describing the characteristics of nonaccidental fractures in Saudi Arabia.

Objectives: The objective of this study was to determine the characteristics of nonaccidental fractures among abused children in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, using radiography.

Prevalence of Sexual Abuse Among Secondary School Students in Saudi Arabia.

Child sexual abuse (CSA) is a public health problem that has been found to be linked to negative health outcomes. Data on CSA in Saudi Arabia are limited, and there are many gaps in research in this field. The aim of this study is to examine the prevalence of sexual abuse among children in Saudi Arabia.

Professionals' Attitude Toward Reporting Child Sexual Abuse in Saudi Arabia.

Child sexual abuse (CSA) requires specialized knowledge and training that includes forensic interview skills. The aim of this study was to determine variations in professionals' attitudes toward CSA by measuring three aspects of forensic attitudes (sensitivity, specificity, and skepticism) and evaluating disagreements concerning the assessment of CSA cases in Saudi Arabia. A cross-sectional, web-based study, in which the Child Forensic Attitude Scale was used to measure professionals' attitudes, was conducted.

Family profile of victims of child abuse and neglect in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

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Family profile of victims of child abuse and neglect in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Objectives: To describe the family profile of child abuse and neglect (CAN) subjects in Saudi Arabia.

Methods: Data were collected retrospectively between July 2009 and December 2013 from patients' files, which were obtained from the Child Protection Centre (CPC) based in King Abdulaziz Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Four main sets of variables were examined: demographics of victim, family profile, parental information, and information on perpetrator and forms of abuse.

Women Health in Saudi Arabia: A review of non-communicable diseases and their risk factors.

This is a review of the changing pattern of chronic diseases among women in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). Data from national surveys conducted in KSA, whose results were published between 1996 and 2011 were used. The results showed that over a period of ten years the prevalence of obesity increased in Saudi women from 23.

Multidimensional model to assess the readiness of Saudi Arabia to implement evidence based child maltreatment prevention programs at a large scale.

There has been increased awareness of child maltreatment in Saudi Arabia recently. This study assessed the readiness for implementing large-scale evidence-based child maltreatment prevention programs in Saudi Arabia. Key informants, who were key decision makers and senior managers in the field of child maltreatment, were invited to participate in the study.

Knowledge, attitudes, and resources of sex education among female adolescents in public and private schools in Central Saudi Arabia.

Objective: To investigate the knowledge and sources of knowledge among Saudi female adolescent students, attending public and private schools in the city of Riyadh with regard to sexuality and reproductive health.

Methods: This cross sectional survey was conducted from January to April 2009. Female adolescents between 11 and 21 years of age were invited to participate in the survey.

Carriage of Staphylococcus aureus among Hajj pilgrims.

Objective: To evaluate the prevalence of methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) carriage among a cohort of pilgrims during 2004 Hajj season.

Methods: Pilgrims attending the 2004 Hajj season were recruited and screened for carriage of MRSA. Standard microbiological techniques were used to screen for the presence of MRSA.

Hospital- and community-acquired infections: a point prevalence and risk factors survey in a tertiary care center in Saudi Arabia.

Background: Point prevalence studies are useful in revealing the prevalence of hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) and community-acquired infections (CAIs). Such information allows prioritization of infection control resources and aids in overall hospital expenditure cut-backs.

Methods: A one-day point prevalence survey was conducted on May 19, 2003 at the King Fahad National Guard Hospital in Riyadh.

A National Guard outbreak of Burkholderia cepacia infection and colonization secondary to intrinsic contamination of albuterol nebulization solution.

Background: Burkholderia cepacia, a gram-negative pathogen, has been a known cause of hospital outbreaks because of a contaminated common source such as multidose medications. We describe an outbreak with Burkholderia cepacia infection in 2 major hospitals affiliated to the National Guard, related to an intrinsic contamination of a locally manufactured, multidose Albuterol nebulization solution (Tabouk Pharmaceutical Company, Tabouk, Saudi Arabia) and we report the interventions taken to interrupt this outbreak.

Methods: During the outbreak period between May 2003 and March 2004, a combined prospective surveillance and a retrospective chart and microbiologic data review were conducted in 4 major hospitals affiliated to the National Guard.

Ventriculostomy-associated infections: incidence and risk factors.

Background: The objective of this study was to assess the incidence of ventriculostomy-associated infections (VAI) and to examine the related risk factors.

Methods: Data on all consecutive patients with ventriculostomy catheters admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) in a tertiary care center over a 3-year period were identified from the ICU database and from medical records. VAI was documented using a preset definition.

Neisseria meningitidis W-135 carriage during the Hajj season 2003.

During the 2003 Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca, 344 pilgrims of 29 different nationalities were screened by means of a throat swab to detect Neisseria meningitidis carriage. N. meningitidis was isolated from 11 subjects; 2 were serogroup W-135, 1 serogroup B, and 8 were non-groupable.

Influenza a common viral infection among Hajj pilgrims: time for routine surveillance and vaccination.

Background: The annual Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca, Saudi Arabia brings over two million people to a small confined area. Respiratory tract infection is the most common disease transmitted during this period. For most of the etiologic agents of upper respiratory tract infections, no vaccine or prophylaxis is available, except for influenza.

Effect of intensive surveillance on cesarean-section wound infection rate in a Saudi Arabian hospital.

Surveillance for surgical site infection (SSI) in cesarean-section (C-section) in our hospital, carried out between September 1998 and July 1999, identified areas of deficiency in aseptic techniques that have contributed to increased incisional surgical site infection rates (ISSI) rates. On the basis of these findings, we intensified the infection control presence in this area and increased the number of in-services to our staff, with attention to infection control practices. Our senior infection control staff carried out ongoing monitoring of the ISSI rates as well as careful observation of aseptic technique.