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Kandasamy G, Subramani T, Sam G, Almanasef M, Almeleebia T, Shorog E, Alshahrani AM, Hmlan A, Al Suhaym AY, Prabahar K, Veeramani VP, Amirthalingam P. Biosocial predictors and blood pressure goal attainment among postmenopausal women with hypertension. Front Cardiovasc Med 2024; 11:1268791. [PMID: 38433758 PMCID: PMC10906718 DOI: 10.3389/fcvm.2024.1268791] [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] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/05/2023] [Accepted: 01/18/2024] [Indexed: 03/05/2024] Open
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Objectives In postmenopausal states, women may not maintain blood pressure (BP) in the same way as men, even though most women follow their treatment plans and prescriptions more consistently than men. Biological and lifestyle factors influence the progression of hypertension in postmenopausal women (PMW). This study aimed to determine biosocial predictors associated with achieving the target BP in PMW with hypertension. Methods A prospective observational study was conducted in the General Medicine Department at Karuna Medical College Hospital, Kerala, India. The definition of BP goal attainment was established based on the guidelines outlined by the VIII Joint National Committee 2014 (JNC VIII). Multivariate logistic regression analysis was used to analyse biosocial predictors, such as educational status, employment status, body mass index (BMI), number of children, age at menarche, age at menopause, and number of co-morbidities, associated with BP goal achievement. Results Of the patients, 56.4% achieved their BP goals on monotherapy and 59.7% achieved it on combination therapy. Level of education [odds ratio (OR) = 1.275, 95% confidence interval (CI): 0.234-7.172], employment status (OR = 0.853, 95% CI: 0.400-1.819), age at menopause (OR = 1.106, 95% CI: 0.881-1.149), number of children (OR = 1.152, 95% CI: 0.771-1.720), BMI (OR = 0.998, 95% CI: 0.929-1.071), and number of co-morbidities (OR = 0.068, 95% CI: 0.088-1.093) did not show a significant relationship, and age at menarche (OR = 1.577, 95% CI: 1.031-2.412) showed a significant association with BP goal attainment among hypertensive postmenopausal women. Conclusion Half of the hypertensive postmenopausal women did not achieve their BP goals. Interventions are required to expand screening coverage and, under the direction of medical professionals, there should be plans to improve hypertension control and increase awareness of the condition.
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- Geetha Kandasamy
- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Pharmacy, Shaqra University, Dawadmi, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia
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- Eradah Hospital and Mental Health in Jazan, Ministry of Health, Jazan, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacy Practice, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Tabuk, Tabuk, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacy Practice, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Tabuk, Tabuk, Saudi Arabia
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Kandasamy G, Almaghaslah D, Almanasef M, Almeleebia T, Vasudevan R, Siddiqua A, Shorog E, M. Alshahrani A, Prabahar K, Veeramani VP, Amirthalingam P, F. Alqifari S, Mani V, Viswanath Reddy LK. An evaluation of knee osteoarthritis pain in the general community-Asir region, Saudi Arabia. PLoS One 2024; 19:e0296313. [PMID: 38206937 PMCID: PMC10783780 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0296313] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/12/2023] [Accepted: 12/09/2023] [Indexed: 01/13/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Knee osteoarthritis (KOA) is one of the most common conditions resulting in disability, particularly in the elderly population. Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common articular disease and the leading cause of chronic disability in the developed world. OBJECTIVE This study was carried out to evaluate knee pain in the Asir region of Saudi Arabia. An analytical cross-sectional survey design was adopted in the Asir region from April 2023 to August 2023 to assess the knee pain of the adult population using an anonymous online questionnaire. RESULTS Of 1234, 332 were men (26.90) and 902 were women (73.09). WOMAC index score category 55.34% (n = 683) of the subjects had a low risk (score <60), 28.68% (n = 354) had a moderate risk (score 60-80), and 15.96% (n = 197) had a high risk (score ≥81) for KOA. According to clinical criteria, 79.33% (n = 979) of the study subjects had OA. Age group, gender 2.17 (1. 67-2.82) [OR 2.17; 95% CI 1.67-2.82), family history of OA [OR 0.47; 95% CI 0.37-0.62], diabetes [OR 2.78; 95% CI 2.17-3.56], hypertension [OR 0.35; 95% CI 0.26-0.45] were significantly associated with the percentage of the WOMAC index score using the Chi-square test analysis (P<0.05). Therefore, the WOMAC index showed higher diagnostic precision with a statistically significant association [OR 9.31 CI 6.90-12.81] with a P< 0.0001. CONCLUSION KOA is more common in older, obese people who have reached the age of 50 in the Asir region, and it is more prevalent in women. Alarms the need for appropriate awareness programs for better disease prevention and health outcomes for the benefit of the community through general public health programs.
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- Geetha Kandasamy
- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacology, College of Pharmacy, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacy Practice, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Tabuk, Tabuk, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacy Practice, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Tabuk, Tabuk, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacy Practice, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Tabuk, Tabuk, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, Qassim University, Buraydah, Saudi Arabia
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Kandasamy G, Sam G, Almanasef M, Almeleebia T, Shorog E, Alshahrani AM, Almohaimeed RA, Hmlan A, Al Suhaym AY, Prabahar K, Veeramani VP, Amirthalingam P, Mohammed Shorog B, Mani V. A study on the prevalence of smoking habits among the student community in Aseer Region, Saudi Arabia. Front Public Health 2023; 11:1257131. [PMID: 38186697 PMCID: PMC10766698 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2023.1257131] [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] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2023] [Accepted: 11/28/2023] [Indexed: 01/09/2024] Open
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Objectives A cross-sectional study was aimed to assess the prevalence of smoking habits among students at King Khalid University (KKU), Abha, KSA. Methods This was a cross-sectional study using a Modified Fagerstrom Tolerance Questionnaire (mFTQ), online survey was carried out among the students of KKU. This tool uses a five-point Likert scale for all seven questions, except one question on smoking during the first 2 h of the day. Results The prevalence of smoking among male students was 67% (n = 243) and females 33% (n = 122). Of the current cigarette smokers, 19% had a nicotine dependence score of ≥6 (high), 48% scored 4-6 (moderate) and 33% scored <4 (minimal). Association between mFTQ and the number of cigarettes per day (p < 0.001), first smoke of your cigarettes (p < 0.018), smoking in the morning (p < 0.007), and difficulty refraining from smoking in public areas (p < 0.000). The results of the current study recommend that cigarette smoking habits are a significant risk behavior among young students. The strength of this study signifies that most participants (62%) intend to quit if appropriately supported. Conclusion According to the findings of the current investigation, smoking was quite common among males. It raises the alarm about the critical need for adequate education to support health education initiatives, discourage teen smoking, and enhance health outcomes for the community.
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- Geetha Kandasamy
- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Pharmacy, Shaqra University, Dawadmi, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia
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- Eradah Hospital for Mental Health in Jazan, Ministry of Health, Jazan, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacy Practice, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Tabuk, Tabuk, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacy Practice, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Tabuk, Tabuk, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Family and Community Medicine, Armed Forces Hospital Southern Region, Khamis Mushait, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, Qassim University, Buraydah, Saudi Arabia
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Paulsamy P, Venkatesan K, Hamoud Alshahrani S, Hamed Mohamed Ali M, Prabahar K, Prabhu Veeramani V, Khalil Elfaki N, Elsayed Ahmed R, Ahmed Elsayes H, Hussein Ahmed Abdalla Y, Babiker Osmsn Mohammed O, Ahmed Qureshi A, Alqahtani F, Shaik Alavudeen S. Parental health-seeking behavior on self-medication, antibiotic use, and antimicrobial resistance in children. Saudi Pharm J 2023; 31:101712. [PMID: 37601142 PMCID: PMC10432793 DOI: 10.1016/j.jsps.2023.101712] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/20/2023] [Accepted: 07/22/2023] [Indexed: 08/22/2023] Open
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Aim and Objectives The study sought to identify parental trends in children's self-medication, health-seeking behavior, knowledge of self-medication, antibiotic use, and antimicrobial resistance in Asir, Saudi Arabia. Methods A web-based cross-sectional study was carried out by a survey questionnaire. Snow Ball sampling technique was used to select the Eight hundred and sixteen parents with children in the Asir region by WhatsApp and email, and 650 participants who met the inclusion criteria consented to participate in the study. Results There were 1809 episodes of childhood illnesses reported during the study period. The mean scores are on knowledge at 8.11 ± 2.43, favorable attitude at 17.60 ± 1.17, and practice was 7.72 ± 1.72, and a significant correlation was found between knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) at p = 0.01. Out of 624, the majority of parents showed strong knowledge and proficiency in antibiotics. However, the attitude scores of over 50% towards the usage of antibiotics were subpar. Around 54% of parents were self-medicating their children and 43% were unaware that skipping doses contributes to anti-microbial resistance (AMR). The facilitators for self-medication were male gender (aOR: 2.13; 95% CI: 1.26-3.98, p < 0.05), having more children (aOR: 2.78; 95% CI: 1.27-4.12 p < 0.01), professional qualification (aOR:3.07; 95% CI 1.57- 4.68; p < 0.01), residing in urban area (aOR: 3.17; 95% CI: 2.13-5.61, p < 0.05), working in health care (aOR: 5.99; 95% CI: 1.78-18.2, p < 0.01) and high income (aOR: 3.57; 95% CI: 2.08-6.34, p < 0.05). Conclusions The findings indicated that the majority of parents had unfavorable views and improper practices of antibiotic usage. Strategic education programs to the targeted population, especially to the parents about side effects of antibiotics, dangerous consequences of self-medication, and crucial AMR concerns must be addressed immediately.
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- Premalatha Paulsamy
- College of Nursing, Mahala Branch for Girls, King Khalid University, Asir, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacology, College of Pharmacy, King Khalid University, Abha, Asir, Saudi Arabia
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- Faculty of Medical and Applied Science, Public Health Department, King Khalid University, Asir, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacy Practice, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Tabuk, Tabuk, Saudi Arabia
- Department of Pharmacy Practice, Faculty of Pharmacy, Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute, Velappanchavadi, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Pharmacy Practice, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Tabuk, Tabuk, Saudi Arabia
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- Medical-Surgical Nursing, College of Nursing, Tanta University, Egypt
- College of Nursing, Mahala Branch for Girls King Khalid University, Asir, Saudi Arabia
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- Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Tanta University, Egypt
- Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, King Abdul Aziz University, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacology, College of Pharmacy, King Khalid University, Abha, Asir Province, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Community Nursing, College of Nursing, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
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Ghazwani M, Vasudevan R, Kandasamy G, Manusri N, Devanandan P, Puvvada RC, Veeramani VP, Paulsamy P, Venkatesan K, Chidmabaram K, Dhurke R. Formulation of Intranasal Mucoadhesive Thermotriggered In Situ Gel Containing Mirtazapine as an Antidepressant Drug. Gels 2023; 9:457. [PMID: 37367128 DOI: 10.3390/gels9060457] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/06/2023] [Revised: 05/25/2023] [Accepted: 05/26/2023] [Indexed: 06/28/2023] Open
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The purpose of the present work was to develop nanoemulsion-based formulations of mirtazapine for intranasal delivery using a spray actuator to target the brain for treating depression. Research on the solubility of medications in different oils, surfactants, co-surfactants, and solvents has been done. Using pseudo-ternary phase diagrams, the various ratios of the surfactant and co-surfactant mix were computed. Thermotriggered nanoemulsion was formulated using different concentrations of poloxamer 407 (i.e., 15%, 15.5%, 16%, 16.5% up to 22%). Similarly, mucoadhesive nanoemulsion using 0.1% Carbopol and water-based plain nanoemulsions were also prepared for comparative assessment. The developed nanoemulsions were analyzed for physicochemical properties, i.e., physical appearance, pH, viscosity, and drug content. Drug-excipient incompatibility was determined by Fourier transform infrared spectral (FTIR) analysis and differential scanning calorimetry (DSC). In vitro drug diffusion studies were conducted for optimized formulations. Among the three formulations, RD1 showed the highest percentage of drug release. Ex vivo drug diffusion studies were conducted on freshly excised sheep nasal mucosa with Franz diffusion cell simulated nasal fluid (SNF) for all three formulations up to 6 h, and the thermotriggered nanoemulsion (RD1) showed 71.42% drug release with 42.64 nm particle size and a poly dispersity index of 0.354. The zeta potential was found to be -6.58. Based on the above data, it was concluded that thermotriggered nanoemulsion (RD1) has great potential to be used as an intranasal gel for treating depression in patients. It can offer great benefits by reducing dosing frequency and improving bioavailability of mirtazapine by direct nose-to-brain delivery.
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- Mohammed Ghazwani
- Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, King Khalid University, Abha 62529, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, King Khalid University, Abha 62529, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, King Khalid University, Abha 62529, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, St. Peter's Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Hanamkonda 506001, Telangana, India
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- Department of Pharmacy Practice, St. Peter's Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Hanamkonda 506001, Telangana, India
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- Department of Pharmacy Practice, St. Peter's Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Hanamkonda 506001, Telangana, India
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- Department of Pharmacy Practice, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Tabuk, Tabuk 71491, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, King Khalid University, Abha 62529, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, King Khalid University, Abha 62529, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, St. Peter's Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Hanamkonda 506001, Telangana, India
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Kandasamy G, Almaghaslah D, Vasudevan R, Shorog E, Alshahrani AM, Alsawaq E, Alzlaiq W, Prabahar K, Veeramani VP, Alshareef H. Assessment of oral health literacy and oral health related quality of life in Saudi university students: A cross sectional study. J Oral Rehabil 2023. [PMID: 37232064 DOI: 10.1111/joor.13520] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2023] [Revised: 05/15/2023] [Accepted: 05/23/2023] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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BACKGROUND Oral health literacy was recognized as important to encouraging oral health and avoiding oral health diseases. Therefore, this study was conducted to assess oral health literacy (OHL) and oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) among undergraduate students studying at university. MATERIALS & METHODS A prospective cross-sectional study was carried out from November to February 2023 among the students of King Khalid University. OHL and OHRQoL were assessed using a Rapid estimate of adult literacy in dentistry-30 (REALD-30) and oral health impact profile (OHIP-14). Further, Pearson's correlation tests were used to measure the correlation between REALD-30 and OHIP-14. RESULTS Among the 394 completed respondents, the majority were Aged>20 years (n=221; 56.09%), Aged <20 years (n=173 43.91%), female (n=324; 82.23%), male (n=70; 17.7%). Participants from health-related colleges were (n=343; 87.06%), and other colleges were (n=51; 12.94%) *P<0.04. Participants brushing frequency once daily were (n=165; 41.88%) twice or more per day (n=229; 58.12%) *P<0.018. The overall mean REALD-30 score of the participants was 11.76 ±0.17 indicating Low OHL. The higher mean score of OHIP-14 for the following domains physical pain 12.93±0.56, physical disability 12.05±0.72, and psychological disability 12.71±0.76. Oral health impact profile-14 and REALD showed a positive correlation for health-related colleges (r = 0.314; *P<0.002) and other colleges (r = 0.09; P<0.072). However, a significant correlation was observed between REALD-30 and OHIP-14 scores among health-related colleges (P < 0.05). CONCLUSION The current study concluded that self-rated poor oral health is significantly linked with OHIP-14 scores. Furthermore, systematic health education programs such as regular dental checkups for college students must be arranged to assist in changing the student's everyday life and oral health behaviors.
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- Geetha Kandasamy
- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, King Khalid University, Abha, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, King Khalid University, Abha, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, King Khalid University, Abha, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, King Khalid University, Abha, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacology, College of Pharmacy, King Khalid University, Abha
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacy Practice, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Tabuk, Tabuk, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacy Practice, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Tabuk, Tabuk, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacy Practice, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Tabuk, Tabuk, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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Amin Khazeei Tabari M, Khandan M, Mirjalili R, Bhadra N, Mathivathanan K, Veeramani VP, Rezaei N. Corticosteroids Therapy for COVID-19-Induced Hyposmia and Anosmia. B-ENT 2022. [DOI: 10.5152/b-ent.2022.21792] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022] Open
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Alanazi MF, Shahein MI, Alsharif HM, Alotaibi SM, Alanazi AO, Alanazi AO, Alharbe UA, Almfalh HSS, Amirthalingam P, Hamdan AM, Veeramani VP, Mohamed SHP, Ali MAS. Impact of automated drug dispensing system on patient safety. Pharm Pract (Granada) 2022; 20:2744. [PMID: 36793902 PMCID: PMC9891784 DOI: 10.18549/pharmpract.2022.4.2744] [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] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/20/2022] [Accepted: 10/06/2022] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Objectives Automated drug dispensing system (ADDs) is an emerging technology positively impacts drug dispensing efficiency by minimizing medication errors. However, the pharmacist perception of the impact of ADDs on patient safety is not well-established. This cross-sectional observational study aimed to evaluate the dispensing practice and pharmacist perception of ADDs towards patient safety through a validated questionnaire. Methods A self-designed questionnaire was validated and the pharmacist perception of dispensing practice was compared between two hospitals adopting ADDs and traditional drug dispensing system (TDDs). Results The developed questionnaire had an excellent internal consistency (both Cronbach's α and McDonald's ω coefficients were >0.9). Factor analysis retained three significant factors (subscales) that explained pharmacist perception of dispensing system, dispensing practice, and patient counseling (p<0.001 for each factor). The average number of prescriptions dispensed per day, drugs contained in each prescription, average time for labeling each prescription and inventory management were significantly varied between ADDs and TDDs (p=0.027, 0.013 0.044 and 0.004, respectively). The perception of pharmacists using ADDs on three domains were higher than the TDDs. The pharmacists in ADDs agreed that they had enough time to review the medications before dispensing than TDDs and this difference was found to be statistically significant (p=0.028). Conclusions ADDs was highly effective in improving dispensing practice and medication review; however, the pharmacists need to emphasize the importance of ADDs to translate the pharmacists' freed-time towards patient care.
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- Majed Falah Alanazi
- Pharm.D student, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Tabuk, Tabuk, Saudi Arabia.
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- Director of Pharmaceutical Care Department, King Fahd Multispecialty Hospital, Tabuk, Saudi Arabia.
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- Clinical Pharmacist, King Khalid Civil Hospital, Tabuk, Saudi Arabia.
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- Department of Pharmacy Practice, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Tabuk, Tabuk, Saudi Arabia.
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- Department of Pharmacy Practice, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Tabuk, Tabuk, Saudi Arabia.
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- Department of Pharmacy Practice, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Tabuk, Tabuk, Saudi Arabia and Department of Clinical Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Assuit University, Egypt.
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Veeramani VP. New Concern: Drug-Drug Eluting Stent Interaction (DDESI) between Drugs Prescribed and Drug Eluting Stents (DESs) after Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI) in Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) Patients: A Multicenter Cross-Sectional Observational Study. JPRI 2019. [DOI: 10.9734/jpri/2018/46632] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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