Publications by authors named "Y H Badawy"
Background Osteoporosis is the most common bone disease in humans, representing a major public health problem affecting women more commonly. The prevalence of osteoporosis in Saudi Arabia is high among females. Thus, the knowledge and Health Belief Model (HBM) of osteoporosis, which can be used to gain an understanding of health behaviors and reasons for non-compliance to osteoprotective recommendations, is necessary.
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- Insulin resistance is linked to various chronic diseases, highlighting a concerning trend for future health issues, particularly within the Saudi population where data is insufficient.
- A study surveyed 272 female medical students in Jeddah to assess symptoms associated with insulin resistance, measuring physical metrics and utilizing questionnaires to gather data.
- Results showed significant correlations between certain skin conditions like acanthosis nigricans and waist circumference as indicators of insulin resistance, while conditions like acne and others were not linked, alongside higher incidences of cravings and daytime sleepiness among participants.
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- * Findings highlighted a significant association between waist circumference and certain skin conditions like acne, skin tags, and acanthosis nigricans, while no correlation was found with other skin conditions like psoriasis.
- * Many students reported issues such as excessive daytime sleepiness, cognitive difficulties, and persistent hunger, indicating potential underlying health problems like diabetes or prediabetes that clinicians should recognize.
Introduction: For many women, menopause transition can be a period of emotional and physical changes, with different menopausal stages associated with varied risk for depressive symptoms and diagnosis. This review aimed to conduct a systematic review and meta-analyses to provide an estimate for the risk of developing a) clinical depression and b) depressive symptoms at different menopausal stages.
Methods: We searched Medline, PsycInfo, Embase and Web of Science from inception to July 2023.
Background: Menopause, a crucial transitioning stage for women, can significantly impact mood and wellbeing. We aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of psychosocial interventions on non-physiological symptoms of menopause (depression, anxiety, cognition, and quality of life) through systematic review and meta-analysis.
Methods: Five databases were searched from inception to August 2023 for randomized controlled trials.