Publications by authors named "Sahar A Alqadi"
Introduction: Empowering women in Saudi Arabia has become a critical agenda, reflecting the nation's shifting societal and economic dynamics. This review highlighted recent policy initiatives, societal changes, and institutional reforms aimed at enhancing the role of women in the Saudi health sector.
Methods: This scoping review explored academic literature and government reports related to gender equality and women's empowerment in the Saudi health sector to provide an overview of the advancements made and the challenges that remain.
Objectives: The burden of postpartum depression (PPD) is significant because it remains unrecognized, and it not only affects the mother adversely but also has a negative consequence on the family life and the development of the infant. The aim of the study was to measure the prevalence of PPD and identify the risk factors of PPD among mothers attending the well-baby clinic of six Primary Health Care centers in Abha city, Southwest Saudi Arabia.
Materials And Methods: A total of 228 Saudi women having a child aged between two weeks to one year were recruited in the study by using a consecutive sampling technique.