Characteristics of Pediatric Primary Healthcare Visits in a University-Based Primary Healthcare Center in Saudi Arabia

Yousef, Haneen A.; Wahab, Moataza M. Abdel; Alsheikh, Shahad; Alghamdi, Rizam; Alghamdi, Raghad; Alkanaan, Najla; Albuali, Waleed H.; Almakhaita, Huda M; Aldossari, Mae; Yousef, Abdullah A

doi:10.3390/children9111743

Cited by 4 publications

(4 citation statements)

References 19 publications

Supporting

Mentioning

Contrasting

Order By: Relevance

“…The respondents’ mean age was 37.1 ± 13.9 years, ranging from 18 to over 45 years. This research included parents with children below the age of 12, in contrast to Yousef et al’s study in which the sample encompassed children aged 14 and above [ 14 ].…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Parental Awareness of Headaches Among Elementary School-Aged Children in Makkah, Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study

Dhafar,

Bahakeem,

Alsehli

et al. 2023

Cureus

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Background Headaches are a prevalent form of pain experienced in the skull, face, and facial structures, categorized into two types: primary and secondary. Primary headaches are more frequently observed in children and can be triggered by sleep disturbances, vision problems, malnutrition, and other medical conditions. Despite their prevalence among children, these headaches often go unrecognized and untreated, and there seems to be insufficient parental awareness regarding childhood headaches. This study aims to determine the prevalence of childhood headaches and assess awareness about this among parents of elementary school-aged children in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, to enhance parental understanding of this issue. Methods Data were collected through an online survey created using Google Forms (Google LLC, Mountain View, California, United States), distributed to parents residing in Makkah. The survey was disseminated in March 2023. Results A total of 499 parents completed the study questionnaire, comprising 399 mothers and 100 fathers, with a mean parental age of 37.1 ± 13.9 years. Of the participants, 89.2% were married, 91% were Saudi nationals, and 105 had secondary education. Parents reported that 13.2% of their children complained of headaches, with 55.3% describing them as occasional. Among the respondents, 178 parents sought medical care for their children’s headaches primarily out of fear. It was found that 69.7% of parents with higher education had good knowledge regarding childhood headaches, while 59.8% of employed parents had good knowledge compared to 43.8% of others. Conclusion This study revealed a lack of adequate knowledge and awareness among parents regarding headaches in children residing in Makkah. Therefore, we recommend conducting further research and implementing educational initiatives to enhance parental understanding of childhood headaches in Makkah and other regions of Saudi Arabia.

show abstract

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Parental Awareness of Headaches Among Elementary School-Aged Children in Makkah, Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study

Dhafar,

Bahakeem,

Alsehli

et al. 2023

Cureus

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

show abstract

“…In contrast, "follow-up" was one of the top complaints in pediatric consults in a primary care facility in Iran, a low-to-middle income country (LMIC) like the Philippines. 19,22,23 This finding suggests that it is important to include "follow-up" as an outcome to be reported in future studies in order to determine the rate at which patients are reassessed after initial consult and intervention by a primary care provider. The study by Liberman et al showed a low follow-up rate of 23.6% within seven days in pediatric patients with respiratory symptoms seen in primary care facilities in Washington DC.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Frequency Distribution of Pediatric Primary Care Cases in a Rural Site in The Philippines: A Cross-Sectional Study

2023

Acta Med Philipp

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Background. Primary care for pediatric patients focuses on providing comprehensive, accessible, and coordinated healthcare from the neonatal period to adolescence. The implementation and use of electronic medical records (EMR) in pediatric primary care facilities is an efficient strategy to gather necessary information on the epidemiology of common pediatric diseases in the Philippines.Objectives. This study aimed to determine the frequency distribution of pediatric diseases in a rural primary healthcare facility in the Philippines.Methods. This cross-sectional study reviewed the EMR of all pediatric patients who consulted in a primary care facility in Samal, Bataan from April 2019 to March 2021. Data gathered include sex, age in years, chief complaint, diagnosis, and month of consultation. Data was summarized using descriptive statistics.Results. A total of 14,462 pediatric consults were recorded from April 2019 to March 2021. There were slightly more male patients (52.1%). The mean age of the patients was 6.5 years (standard deviation 5.22). The highest number of consults came from the 1-to 4-year-old age group (41.5%). The most common chief complaints were cough (45.9%), fever (25.5%), and colds (24.9%). The most frequent diagnoses were upper respiratory tract infections (47.4%), followed by lower respiratory tract infections (6.9%), and skin and soft tissue infections (5.3%). Majority of the consults for respiratory tract infections, skin and soft tissue infections, gastroenteritis, asthma, and dermatitis were in the 1-to 4-year-old age group. Urinary tract infections and otitis media or externa were recorded more frequently in the 5-to 9-year-old age group.Conclusions. Respiratory tract infections, followed by skin and soft tissue infections, were the most frequently identified diseases in children consulting a primary care facility at a rural site in the Philippines. The most common chief complaints, defined as the primary reason for seeking consult, were cough, fever, and colds. Data was gathered through EMR review, which may aid in the planning of programs and policies to improve primary care service delivery.

show abstract

“…Fever is a cause of discomfort for children and also causes anxiety for the parents as it affects the budget of the Health system. 1,2 Every year about 70% of preschool children suffer from this issue which causes disturbance in their activities, hunger and sleep problems in the affected children. Respiratory tract infections are common in winter and are mostly associated with fever and self-limiting infection of the respiratory tract.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Role of Paracetamol and oral Ibuprofen as Antipyretics in Children with Fever

Shahzad

Khan²,

Ahmed³

et al. 2023

PAFMJ

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Objective: To compare the clinical effectiveness of Paracetamol with Ibuprofen as an antipyretic, fever relief and linked discomfort in children. Study Design: Comparative cross-sectional study. Place and Duration of Study: Combined Military Hospital, Abbottabad Pakistan from Apr to Nov 2019. Methodology: Children aged six months to five years, who reported fever between 38-41°C were included. Two temperature groups were developed, i.e., 37.8–38.9ºC and 39–41ºC with baseline temperatures of 38.60±0.56 for Paracetamol-Group and 38.58± 0.56ºC for Ibuprofen-Group. The prescriptions were given over to the parents with clarification about the dose of the medication. The medication had active and placebo forms. Information was gathered until saturation was done. Results: A total of 104 children were taken in the study. Of these, 77(74.08%) were females, and 27(24.96) were males. Comparing Ibuprofen-treated children with Paracetamol-Group, the final result showed that the extent of children's temperature management was greater in the Ibuprofen-Group 37(71%) than in the Paracetamol-Group 34(65%). Conclusion: Doctors, attendants and guardians wishing to use medications to treat children suffering from fever should be encouraged to use Ibuprofen first and to consider the relative risks and advantages of using Ibuprofen in addition to Paracetamol for fever. Comparatively, Ibuprofen is more effective than Paracetamol.

show abstract

Characteristics of Pediatric Primary Healthcare Visits in a University-Based Primary Healthcare Center in Saudi Arabia

Cited by 4 publications

References 19 publications

Parental Awareness of Headaches Among Elementary School-Aged Children in Makkah, Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study

Parental Awareness of Headaches Among Elementary School-Aged Children in Makkah, Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study

Frequency Distribution of Pediatric Primary Care Cases in a Rural Site in The Philippines: A Cross-Sectional Study

Role of Paracetamol and oral Ibuprofen as Antipyretics in Children with Fever

Contact Info

Product

Resources

About