Publications by authors named "Nouf K Al-Saud"
Background: Substance use disorders (SUDs), encompassing alcohol (AUDs) and drug use disorders (DUDs), are significant global public health concerns. While SUDs are well-documented worldwide, data on their prevalence and impact in Saudi Arabia remain scarce. This study investigates the epidemiology and burden of SUDs in Saudi Arabia using data from the Saudi National Mental Health Survey (SNMHS).
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- - The study highlights that mental disorders disproportionately affect women in Saudi Arabia, with 24.7% experiencing a disorder in the past year and 35.9% at some point in their lives, mainly anxiety and mood disorders.
- - A range of sociodemographic factors, including region, urban living, chronic health conditions, and gender disadvantage factors such as domestic violence, were found to significantly correlate with these mental health issues.
- - A striking 86.2% of women with 12-month mental disorders and 73.8% with lifetime disorders did not seek treatment, indicating a significant gap in mental health care access.