Prevalence and Characteristics of People with Disabilities Among Abused Victims in Saudi Arabia.

Background: Abuse is an ongoing public health issue that results in increased morbidity and mortality rates. Abuse against individuals with disabilities is a pervasive and deeply concerning issue, often compounded by factors of vulnerability and dependence. The majority of disabled individuals experience abuse, with the majority enduring it repeatedly.

Determining patterns and types of violence against the elderly in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Reports indicate an increase in the incidence of violence against the elderly in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). This study aimed to determine the types and risk factors of elder abuse in KSA. A cross-sectional observational study was conducted of abuse among the elderly (65 years and older;  = 128) reported in the National Family Safety Registry (NFSR) between April 2017 and December 2021.

Factors associated with mortality and morbidity among pediatrics with burn injuries in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Objectives: To describe characteristics, mechanism, and factors associated with morbidity and mortality of pediatrics with burn injuries.

Methods: This cross-sectional retrospective study examined all pediatrics with burn injuries carried out at King Abdulaziz Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from 2015-2020. Collected data included demographics, mechanism of burn, total body surface area (TBSA) burned, body region burned, incidence of infection, renal failure, scars, and respiratory events.

The impact of car seat giveaways on compliance among newborns in Saudi Arabia.

Objectives: Road traffic injuries are a leading cause of morbidity and mortality among children in Saudi Arabia. Previous literature suggests that poor compliance to traffic safety measures is exacerbating the burden of childhood injuries. Although car seats have been found to reduce injuries among children, their compliance remains poor nationally.