Publications by authors named "Nouf S Almazyad"

Background Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM), diagnosed during pregnancy, can harm both mothers and neonates. GDM awareness among women varies among various countries. Understanding the level of awareness is vital for designing effective health interventions.

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Introduction Non-specific low back pain (LBP) is a complex and multifactorial health problem. Evidence has shown that LBP is an important occupational hazard and nurses are particularly at high risk. While several studies have addressed the prevalence of LBP worldwide, the prevalence of LBP in Saudi Arabia remains unclear.

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Introduction Child abuse can include physical abuse, psychological abuse, sexual assault, neglect, or failure to meet the child's basic needs. It can lead to major psychosocial problems resulting in long-lasting consequences for the child. Objective This study aimed to assess the knowledge and attitude (KA) of primary healthcare physicians and interns regarding child abuse in Al Qassim, Saudi Arabia.

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Background: Toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN) and Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS) are life-threatening conditions caused by drug reactions. There are multiple causative drugs and different risk factors associated with SJS/TEN.

Objectives: To study the epidemiology of SJS/TEN and associated mortality rate in Qassim region, Saudi Arabia.

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