Background Population ageing is a significant global challenge. Healthcare systems of all types are under great strain because of the health needs of the elderly. In this regard, one of the solutions is the utilisation of daycare facilities for the elderly.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe current study evaluates COVID-19 vaccine acceptance among parents of children younger than 12 in Saudi Arabia. A cross-sectional research design was used. A total of 1152 parents participated.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction The human papillomavirus (HPV) causes the most sexually transmitted infections (STIs) worldwide. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), cervical cancer is the fourth most common type of cancer among women worldwide and the eighth leading cause of female cancer death in Saudi Arabia, especially in women between the ages of 15 and 44. The HPV vaccine is known to prevent HPV disease and death.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: The Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic prompted rules and laws such as lockdown, which contributed to staying at home and participating in sedentary activities such as using smartphones, tablets, televisions, gaming devices, and computers. As a result of the increased use of digital screen time, a worldwide issue has arisen among various age groups, especially adolescents, which may have affected their psychological well-being, increasing their susceptibility to anxiety-related disorders.
Objective: This study aimed to assess the relationship between screen time exposure and the presence of anxiety-related disorders among adolescents during the COVID-19 pandemic.