Publications by authors named "Rola Khmees"

Purpose: Assess adolescents' body mass index (BMI) profile and the association between BMI category and social determinants.

Methods: This cross-sectional study targeted adolescents aged between 12 and 19 from Jazan, Saudi Arabia. Data was collected via an online self-administered questionnaire during 2023.

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Purpose: To assess the prevalence of dyslipidemia and its determinants among adults in the Jazan region of Saudi Arabia.

Methods: This data was collected during interviews utilizing a structured questionnaire. The questionnaire measured the demographics, diagnosis with dyslipidemia, and distribution of dyslipidemia determinants among the sample, including dietary habits and lifestyle practices.

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Purpose: This study aims to investigate the potential association between use of WhatsApp in healthcare settings for work-related purposes and depression, stress, and anxiety levels among a sample of healthcare workers in Saudi Arabia.

Methods: This was a cross-sectional study of healthcare employees working in different hospitals in Jazan. The data was collected via a semi-structured, self-administered questionnaire with three components that measured the demographics of the sample; the presence of depression, anxiety, and stress; and their use of WhatsApp in the work environment.

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Purpose: The Saudi Ministry of Health's electronic health (e-health) initiative aims to promote the higher use of electronic medical records and has established multiple health applications to facilitate access to healthcare. The current investigation measured the satisfaction and experience of physicians concerning e-health systems and identified the factors associated with their satisfaction level.

Methods: This study was a cross-sectional investigation targeting physicians working in primary healthcare centers and hospitals in the Jazan region of Saudi Arabia.

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Introduction Thyroid nodules are very common. However, the majority of thyroid nodules are benign. Ultrasound is the first-line imaging investigation of choice for thyroid nodules.

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Breast cancer (BC) screening is vital, as it is linked to a greater likelihood of survival, more effective treatment, and better quality of life. One of the most extensively applied models for conceptualizing probable barriers and facilitators to the adoption of desired health behavior is the health belief model (HBM). This study aimed to assess the impact of health perception and knowledge on breast self-examination intention (BSE) using HBM.

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