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Elfaki NK, Alzahrani MJ, Abdalla YHA, Adeh AI, Osman Abdalla AMA, Alkhadher MA, Elrefaey SR, Abdelmagid WHH, Alshameri F, Jarelnape AA, Hakami MSA, Alghamdi FAA, Elhaj YHA, Dinar NMAA, Mohamed AAA, Abdulrahman EEH, Mohamed DHM, Sagiron EI, Ali MHM, Ahmed WAM. Perceived Social Stigma of Cutaneous Leishmaniasis in Hubuna, Saudi Arabia. J Multidiscip Healthc 2024; 17:867-876. [PMID: 38434481 PMCID: PMC10909324 DOI: 10.2147/jmdh.s454135] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/01/2024] [Accepted: 02/19/2024] [Indexed: 03/05/2024] Open
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Background Cutaneous Leishmaniasis (CL) is a vector-borne skin infection that remains prevalent in regions with poor socioeconomic conditions. Stigmatization occurs when individuals with physical or psychological disorders interact with societal stereotypes. The aim of this study was to explore the perceived social stigma surrounding CL among people residing in Hubuna, Saudi Arabia. Methods This cross-sectional community-based survey recruited 618 individuals aged 18 years and above using the snowball sampling technique to reach hidden cases within the target population. Data was collected using a self-administered questionnaire and the Explanatory Model Interview Catalogue for Perceived Social Stigma (EMIC-SS-12) was used to assess the level of perceived social stigma. It includes questions on demographic variables, behaviors, and experiences. The analysis was performed using SPSS. Results The study included 618 participants, the majority of whom were women and girls (54.2%), with a mean age of 28 ± 12.7 years. The median score for perceived social stigma was 26.0. Only 2.1% (n = 13) of participants had the highest EMIC-SS-12 score of 36, while 7.6% (n = 47) scored zero. The mean score for overall perceived social stigma was 1.89 ± 0.91, while the mean score for experienced stigma was 1.99 ± 1.02. Univariate analysis showed that sex, employment, location of lesions, and number of lesions were insignificantly associated with stigmatization (P-value < 0.05), because these associations were uncertain because the CI includes or very close to 1. Conclusion The study reveals insights into stigmatization associated with CL in the Habuna area of Saudi Arabia. It found that the median of perceived social stigma was 26. Factors such as sex, employment status, and location of the lesion are uncertainly associated with stigma. It is crucial to explore negative behaviors and perceptions and develop suitable health education programs.
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- Nahid K Elfaki
- Department of Community and Mental Health Nursing, College of Nursing, Najran University, Najran, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Community and Mental Health Nursing, College of Nursing, Najran University, Najran, Saudi Arabia
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- Internal Medicine Department, College of Medicine, Najran University, Najran, Saudi Arabia
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- Medical- Surgical Nursing Department, College of Nursing, Najran University, Najran, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Community and Mental Health Nursing, College of Nursing, Najran University, Najran, Saudi Arabia
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- Nursing Department, Faculty of Medical Sciences and Nursing, Alrayan Colleges, Almadina, Saudi Arabia
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- Laboratory Medicine Department, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Al-Baha University, Al-Baha, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Community and Mental Health Nursing, College of Nursing, Najran University, Najran, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Community and Mental Health Nursing, College of Nursing, Najran University, Najran, Saudi Arabia
- Public Health Department, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, King Khalid University, Khamis Mushait Aseer, Saudi Arabia
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- Faculty of Nursing, Al-Baha University, Al-Baha, Saudi Arabia
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Hafez SH, Alwesabi SAM, Sagiron EI, Alwadei HSA, Abdalla AMO, ِAbdulrahman EEH, Elfaki NK, Mohamed NA, Alshahrani MA, Alshehri AA, Alzahrani MJ, Idris AM, Elsehrawey MG, El-Nablaway M, Ibrahim AM. Consumption of aphrodisiac drugs without prescription among men in Saudi Arabia: cross-sectional study. Saudi Pharm J 2024; 32:101955. [PMID: 38292406 PMCID: PMC10825545 DOI: 10.1016/j.jsps.2024.101955] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/17/2023] [Accepted: 01/09/2024] [Indexed: 02/01/2024] Open
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Background: The prevalence and patterns of aphrodisiac drug consumption without prescription among men in Saudi Arabia remain underexplored, with limited empirical evidence available. Given the potential health implications and societal considerations, a comprehensive investigation is warranted. Aim: Assess the Prevalence, pattern of use and the associated factors of Aphrodisiac drugs consumption without prescription among men at Najran City, Saudi Arabia. Methods: Employing a cross-sectional descriptive study, 500 participants were included through convenience sampling. The utilized questionnaires covered a range of data, including socio-demographic information, patterns of aphrodisiac use, knowledge about aphrodisiacs, lifestyle details, a sexual health inventory for men, and a perceived stress level scale. Results: The study reveals a significant prevalence of unsanctioned aphrodisiac drug use (31%) among men in Najran City, Saudi Arabia, with a majority (79.3%) consuming these substances four times monthly. Associated disparities in knowledge, lifestyle, stress, and sexual function underscore the urgent need for policy interventions and tailored health education initiatives for this demographic. Conclusion: Approximately one-third of the sampled population engaged in the unsanctioned use of aphrodisiac drugs, with the majority utilizing them four times monthly. Tablets emerged as the most prevalent form of consumption. Commonly cited motives and justifications included peer influence and the perceived safety of aphrodisiacs. Influential factors encompassed levels of knowledge, lifestyle, stress levels, erectile function, age, education, and the number of wives. Recommendations: Urgent policy interventions are warranted to regulate the acquisition and distribution of aphrodisiacs. Tailored health education initiatives should be implemented for married and prospective married men.
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- Sameer Hamdy Hafez
- Community Health Nursing, Beni-Suef University, Faculty of Nursing, Egypt
- Community and Mental Health Nursing, College of Nursing, Najran University, Najran, Saudi Arabia
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- Community and Mental Health Nursing, College of Nursing, Najran University, Najran, Saudi Arabia
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- Community and Mental Health Nursing, College of Nursing, Najran University, Najran, Saudi Arabia
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- Community Health Nursing, Beni-Suef University, Faculty of Nursing, Egypt
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Najran University, P.O. Box 1988, Najran 61441, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Najran University, P.O. Box 1988, Najran 61441, Saudi Arabia
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- Departments of Pediatrics, College of Medicine, Najran University, Najran P.O. Box 1988, Saudi Arabia
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- Critical Care Nursing, Department of Medical Surgical Nursing, Najran University, Saudi Arabia
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- College of Nursing, Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University, Al-Kharj 11942, Saudi Arabia
- Department of Nursing Administration, Faculty of Nursing, Port Said University, Egypt
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- Department of Medical Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Mansoura University, Mansoura 35516, Egypt
- Department of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Medicine, AlMaarefa University, Diriyah, 13713, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- College of Nursing, Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University, Al-Kharj 11942, Saudi Arabia
- Family and Community Health Nursing Department, Faculty of Nursing, Port Said University, Port Said, Egypt
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Idris Sagiron E, Abdalla Jarelnape A. Knowledge and Practice Regarding Hemodialysis Procedure Among Nurses Working at the Dialysis Centers, in Khartoum, Sudan: A Cross-sectional Study. Sudan JMS 2022. [DOI: 10.18502/sjms.v17i4.12557] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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Background: Hemodialysis procedures is considered as a supportive management for kidney failure. Nurses play a major role in hemodialysis procedures, because most of the complications facing patients during dialysis as hypotension, cramped muscles, and weak pulse, need nurses with knowledge and practical experience. The current study aimed to assess nurses’ knowledge and practice about hemodialysis procedures. Methods: This is a cross-sectional study, which included 103 nurses who worked in dialysis centers in Khartoum State in Sudan, from February to May 2022. A selfadministered questionnaire and observational checklists were used to collect the data and was analyzed using the statistical program for social science (SPSS) version 23, the knowledge and practice score was calculated, and the mean was obtained. Results: The results of our study showed the mean scores of the participant knowledge 11.3, and practice 13.6, and also showed statistical significance regarding the relationship between the level of education and knowledge of nurses regarding hemodialysis procedure; p-value = 0.01. Conclusion: The study concluded that there is sufficient knowledge and practice of nurses in dialysis centers, and there is also a relationship between educational level and knowledge, so the study recommends conducting continuous training for nurses in dialysis centers.
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