Publications by authors named "Thekra Tashari"

Introduction Febrile convulsions are common in children aged six months to five years, causing significant parental distress despite being generally harmless. Various beliefs about their causes exist, including high fever and supernatural factors. Previous studies indicate that mothers' education levels and occupations influence their knowledge and attitudes toward febrile convulsions.

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Introduction: Pregnancy has been associated with restless legs syndrome (RLS). RLS is underdiagnosed in most countries. The purpose of this study was to assess the prevalence of RLS among Saudi pregnant women.

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Introduction: Birth defects are a significant concern since they can lead to permanent disability and death. This study comprehensively reviews the prevalence and patterns of birth defects in Saudi Arabia.

Methods: A systematic analysis of the literature retrieved from three databases (Pub Med, Science Direct, and the Saudi digital library) published between 1989 and 2022 was performed.

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Vaccination has a major role in the control of the COVID-19 pandemic. The behavior toward accepting the COVID-19 vaccine is complex and multifactorial, while the level of acceptance and hesitancy depends on many factors. This study aims to measure the level of vaccine acceptance among Jazan University students and identify its predictors.

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