Voluntary testing for COVID-19: perceptions and utilization among the inhabitants of Saudi Arabia.

Objectives: Voluntary testing (VT) plays a crucial role in the prevention and control of infectious diseases. The present study investigated the perceptions and utilization of VT services for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) among the inhabitants of Saudi Arabia.

Methods: In total, 3,510 adult participants from all provinces of Saudi Arabia were recruited via a national online survey.

Attitudes and Perceptions of Health Leaders for the Quality Enhancement of Workforce in Saudi Arabia.

Background And Aim: Besides the unique exposure and experience of health leaders in facing challenges and overcoming them, and the relatively fewer articles relating to the perception of health leaders in workforce quality enhancement, health leadership plays a crucial role in redirecting the workforce, increasing job satisfaction, professional development, and burnout prevention. Thus, this study aimed to understand the current healthcare workforce quality and future expectations from the attitudes and perceptions of health leaders.

Methods: A qualitative research was carried out using semi-structured interviews consisting of 24 different questions.

Mental Well-Being and Self-Efficacy of Healthcare Workers in Saudi Arabia During the COVID-19 Pandemic.

Purpose: To assess mental well-being (MW), self-efficacy (SE), and their predictors among healthcare workers (HCWs) in Saudi Arabia during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Methods: Analytical cross-sectional study recruited 1046 HCWs by cluster random sampling technique. Socio-demographic, health, and occupational characteristics were collected for all participants.

Fear of COVID-19 and Stress-Relieving Practices Among Social Media Users, Makkah Region, Saudi Arabia.

Background The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and its associated consequences can trigger feelings of fear, concern, and anxiety among the population, leading to unfavorable consequences on mental health. This study aimed to assess fear of COVID-19 and stress-relieving practices among social media users in the Makkah region, Saudi Arabia. Methods A cross-sectional analytic study was conducted among 532 adults inhabiting the Makkah region of Saudi Arabia over a period of one month, from June 15 to July 15, 2020.