Nomophobia among university students in five Arab countries in the Middle East: prevalence and risk factors.

Background: Excessive use of mobile phones leading to development of symptoms suggestive of dependence syndrome with teenagers are far more likely to become dependent on mobile phones as compared to adults. COVID-19 pandemic has had an impact on the mental health of several groups in society, especially university students. This study aimed to explore the prevalence of mobile phone dependence among university students and its associated factors.

Low Prevalence of Syndromic Respiratory Tract Infections among Returning Hajj Pilgrims Amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Post-Hajj Survey.

This study estimates the point prevalence of symptomatic respiratory tract infections (RTIs) among returned Hajj pilgrims and their contacts in 2021. Using the computer-assisted telephone interview (CATI) technique, domestic pilgrims were invited to participate in this cross-sectional survey two weeks after their home return from Hajj. Of 600 pilgrims approached, 79.

Obesity Influences on Patients With Non-valvular Cardiomyopathy in Relation to Early In-Hospital Outcomes and Health System Burden.

Background Our study aimed to assess the burden of obesity on the health system and outcomes in patients with non-valvular cardiomyopathy. Methods A retrospective analytical cohort, single-center study was conducted at King Abdullah Medical City (KAMC), Makkah, from June 2019 to June 2020, and includes all non-valvular cardiomyopathy (NVCM) patients. The patients were divided into two groups, obese (BMI30) and non-obese (BMI<30).

Assessment of caregiver willingness to vaccinate their children against COVID-19 in Saudi Arabia: a cross-sectional study.

Background: Vaccination against COVID-19 is the key to controlling the pandemic. Parents are the decision makers in the case of children vaccination as they are responsible for them. This study aims to investigate the acceptability of COVID-19 vaccination for children among parents in Saudi Arabia.

The Prevalence and Clinical Features of Skin Irritation Caused by Infection Prevention Measures During COVID-19 in the Mecca Region, Saudi Arabia.

Purpose: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, recommendations to prevent infection suggest increasing the frequency of handwashing and disinfection; however, these measures can have negative implications on our skin. This study aims to evaluate whether these measures correlate with new-onset skin damage or can exacerbate hand eczema among the general population.

Materials And Methods: This was a descriptive, cross-sectional, survey-based study, including the general population of Mecca region, Saudi Arabia.