Publications by authors named "Mahmood A Alawainati"
Article Synopsis
- Urinary incontinence (UI) affects many women but often goes untreated due to lack of awareness and stigma, impacting their quality of life; early diagnosis and management are crucial.
- A cross-sectional study in Bahrain included 875 women, finding a UI prevalence of 24.8%, with stress incontinence being the most common type; only 21.7% sought medical help.
- Key risk factors for UI identified include being a widow, retired, having had multiple pregnancies, urogenital infections, past surgeries, and constipation, indicating a need for better screening and education in primary care settings.
Background: In-flight medical emergency (IFE) impose considerable challenges on healthcare workers (HCWs) because of limited resources, constrained environment, and medico-legal issues. This study assessed HCWs knowledge, willingness, and confidence in addressing in-flight medical emergencies.
Materials And Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted between June and August 2023 among nurses and physicians working in primary healthcare centers and governmental hospitals in Bahrain.
Introduction: Diabetes mellitus is a global health challenge that requires continuous and multidisciplinary management. Suboptimal diabetes management results in serious complications that impose a huge burden on patients and the healthcare system. This study aimed to assess the characteristics, glycemic control and outcomes of patients with type-2 diabetes attending primary healthcare centers in Bahrain according to the new American Diabetes Association (ADA) guidelines.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Obesity is a complex health problem characterized by abnormal and excessive body weight. Globally, the epidemic of obesity is escalating, and today, around one-third of the world's adult population is overweight or obese. Obesity is a risk factor and a predictor of poor outcomes of diabetes.
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