Psychometric properties of a Saudi Arabian version of the Birth Satisfaction Scale-Revised (BSS-R).

Background: Maternal outcomes are closely associated with birth satisfaction, and the Birth Satisfaction Scale-Revised (BSS-R), a concise, multidimensional self-report measure, has undergone translation and validation internationally. However, research on birth satisfaction in Saudi Arabia is scarce. The absence of valid Arabic-language tools for the Saudi population may impede critical research on this topic, necessitating the translation and use of psychometrically sound instruments for measuring birth satisfaction in Saudi women.

The Effectiveness of an Educational Intervention on for University Students: A Quasi-Experimental Study.

Introduction: infection is widespread and harmful, rendering its eradication a serious public health problem. Undergraduate students' general understanding of infection is relatively poor. This was a second-phase research study to evaluate the efficacy of an educational intervention in raising awareness among university students.

Perceived risks of over-the-counter medication use among pregnant Saudi mothers: A cross-sectional study.

Objectives: Many women use over-the-counter (OTC) medicines, particularly during pregnancy. Therefore, this study investigated the perceived risks of using OTC medicines among pregnant Saudi mothers.

Methods: With a cross-sectional design and purposive sampling, the 28-item Drug Use Health Belief Scale was used to collect data from pregnant Saudi mothers (n = 366) in a general tertiary hospital.

Infection: Comparison of Knowledge between Health Science and Non-Health Science University Students.

(), an important human pathogen, is classified as a human carcinogen. It is known to cause dyspepsia, peptic ulcers, and gastric cancer. Awareness regarding infections in Saudi Arabia awaits investigation to reduce or even eliminate the infection that would ease the substantial burden of managing among both malignant and non-malignant diseases.