Awareness of Amblyopia Among the Population of Jazan, Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Survey.

Background:  Amblyopia, or "lazy eye," is a visual disorder that often goes undiagnosed, especially in its early stages. Early detection and treatment are critical to preventing long-term visual impairment. This study aimed to assess the awareness of amblyopia among the population of Jazan, Saudi Arabia.

Exploring awareness of cataract and associated risk factors: A cross-sectional study among the adult population in Jazan, Saudi Arabia.

Cataracts are a leading cause of visual impairment globally and significantly affect quality of life. In the Jazan region of Saudi Arabia, an area characterized by unique environmental and socioeconomic factors, the awareness of the cataract and its associated risk factors remain poorly understood. Therefore, assessing the knowledge about this problem in our region is the initial step to mitigate the impact of cataracts in the region.

Knowledge, Attitude, Reception, and Preventive Practices Towards Skin Photoaging Among the General Population in Jazan, Saudi Arabia.

Introduction Skin photoaging is caused by prolonged exposure to sunlight, particularly ultraviolet rays (UV). High cumulative levels of UV radiation may cause burning, photoallergic or phototoxic reactions, pigmentary changes, photoaging, and even immunosuppression and skin cancers. Therefore, this study aims to assess knowledge, attitude, reception, and preventive practices towards skin photoaging among the Jazan general population in Saudi Arabia and its determinants.

Awareness of Keratoconus and Its Association With Eye Rubbing Among the Population in Aseer Province.

Background: Keratoconus (KC), is a non-inflammatory, bilateral, asymmetrical, progressive disease characterized by ectasia, thinning, increasing corneal curvature, and loss of visual acuity. In Saudi Arabia, it was discovered that KC has been the main reason for corneal transplantation in the past 20 years. Eye rubbing is considered one of the most significant risk factors for KC based on available data.

Corrigendum: Effectiveness and determinants of smoking cessation in the Saudi Arabian Region of Jazan: A cross-sectional study.

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Effectiveness and determinants of smoking cessation in the Saudi Arabian Region of Jazan: A cross-sectional study.

Introduction: Smoking cessation has significant health benefits. The purpose of this study is to assess the efficacy and related factors of smoking cessation therapies in the Jazan Region of Saudi Arabia.

Methods: This is a cross-sectional study that took place at smoking cessation clinics in primary healthcare centers between January 2019 and January 2020.