Publications by authors named "Saif M Alshammari"
Article Synopsis
- Bullying in schools is a major global health issue affecting both academic performance and future well-being, with a study in Shaqra City, Saudi Arabia revealing a 12.6% prevalence among students aged 7-17.
- The most common form of bullying reported was verbal abuse (89.4%), while cyberbullying was also prevalent, primarily occurring through social media platforms.
- Factors such as age, sex, and family dynamics showed no significant correlation with bullying incidents, and victims often felt hesitant to seek help, indicating a need for increased awareness and intervention strategies.
Background: The coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) is a global public health disaster imposing a nationwide lockdown. This study was undertaken to determine the impact of COVID-19 quarantine on physical, nutritional, psychosocial life, and work aspects on the population of Saudi Arabia.
Methods: Data collection was based on the fear of COVID-19 Scale (FCV-19S) and was analyzed by the Likert-type scale.