Publications by authors named "Meshal F Althobaiti"

Article Synopsis
  • - Insomnia disorder can lead to other psychological issues like anxiety and depression; thus, a tool to assess worries about sleep in Arabic was needed, leading to the validation of the Anxiety and Preoccupation about Sleep Questionnaire (APSQ).
  • - A comprehensive study with 523 Arabic-speaking participants utilized psychometric analysis, demonstrating excellent internal consistency (Cronbach's α = 0.91), strong test-retest reliability (0.93), and good fit indices, confirming the APSQ's effectiveness as a measurement tool.
  • - The validated Arabic APSQ reliably measures concerns about sleep, showing significant correlations with established scales for insomnia and anxiety, making it a useful resource for clinical and research settings in Arabic-speaking populations.
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Introduction Cancer is a condition where abnormal cells proliferate uncontrollably, leading to metastasis, which can be related to death. Breast cancer is the most prevalent type among women worldwide. Early detection with screening mammography has contributed to the decline in breast cancer incidence and mortality.

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Background: Diabetes mellitus (DM) has become one of the most prevalent medical conditions worldwide. Despite the fact that DM affects a substantial proportion of the Saudi population over the age of 30, the general level of awareness of diabetic neuropathy has been reported to be poor in Saudi Arabia.

Objective: To determine the level of awareness of diabetic neuropathy and its complications among the population of Taif City.

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