Publications by authors named "Nourah Almutairi"
Whole blood is a product that contains all three blood components (plasma, red blood cells, and platelets). This systemic review and meta-analysis was conducted to identify barriers and obstacles to establishing whole blood transfusion protocols in civilian hospitals. The study was conducted using PRISMA guidelines with PROSPERO registration No.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: This study aimed to study the awareness and practice of patients with () toward their disease in the Riyadh region, Saudi Arabia.
Material And Methods: This is a descriptive cross-sectional community-based study, in the central region of the kingdom. The target population of this study was adult patients with infection, and a sample of 808 Saudi and non-Saudi male and female individuals were randomly selected using an online questionnaire.
Article Synopsis
- Teledentistry is gaining traction in Saudi Arabia, with 64% of the surveyed population aware of it, primarily through online sources and healthcare providers.
- Most respondents showed a moderate understanding of teledentistry concepts, and while many had a positive attitude toward its effectiveness, only 45.1% were willing to use it for routine dental check-ups.
- Education levels played a key role in acceptance; higher education correlated with a more favorable view and willingness to engage in teledentistry services.
In the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries (Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, United Arab Emirates, and Oman), as in the rest of the world, the COVID-19 has been spreading since 2019, and it had a significant impact on various aspects of life. The outbreak and the restrictive measures imposed by countries to stop the spread of the virus could harm the mental health condition of the general population. This cross-sectional study aims to assess the impact of the pandemic on mental health and investigate the potential risk factors.
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