National screening programs in Saudi Arabia: Overview, outcomes, and effectiveness

Gosadi, Ibrahim M.

doi:10.1016/j.jiph.2019.06.001

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“…Colorectal cancer screening programmes are currently available in different countries, such as the UK, New Zealand, Australia, the Netherlands and Singapore. 7 It is possible to argue that establishment of a national screening programme for colorectal cancer is likely to increase the use of colonoscopy among high risk individuals in the country.…”

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“…However, the colorectal screening programme in Saudi Arabia is currently lacking. 7 Nonetheless, the Saudi Centre for evidence-based healthcare has developed the National guidelines for colorectal cancer screening in Saudi Arabia. 8 Based on the Saudi guidelines for colorectal cancer screening, screening is recommended for averagerisk asymptomatic individuals at the age of 45 where colonoscopy is presumed as a gold standard screening tool.…”

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Assessment of colorectal cancer lifestyle risk factors distribution and colonoscopy utilization among a sample from the south of Saudi Arabia

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Background: To assess the distribution of colorectal cancer lifestyle risk factors, utilization of colonoscopy for colorectal cancer screening among a sample from Jazan region, Saudi Arabia.Methods: Presented study was a case control study conducted in King Fahad central hospital and Prince Mohammad Bin Nasser hospital in Jazan region. This study involved three groups where patients diagnosed with colorectal cancer, their first degree relatives and patients visiting other clinics were recruited. Data was collected via a structured questionnaire including data about lifestyle factors associated with colorectal cancer, such as eating behaviour, physical activity level, tobacco product consumption, and khat chewing behaviour and data about utilization of colonoscopy for screening purposes.Results: A total of 148 individuals participated in this investigation including 56 patients diagnosed with colorectal cancer. Fourteen colorectal cancer patients (25%) were diagnosed with the disease below the age of 50. Utilisation of colonoscopy was the lowest among the first degree relatives of the colorectal cancer patients. First degree relatives of the colorectal cancer patients had higher levels of body mass index, lower consumption of fruits, vegetables and whole grain products and had higher levels of red meat consumption in comparison to participants in the other study groups.Conclusions: The distribution of colorectal cancer risk factors among first degree relatives in our sample might indicate a need to target this group to increase awareness about the prevention of the disease and utilisation of screening services for colorectal cancer.

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“…Regarding BC screening programs (BCSP) in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, a recent article revised the previous activities [22]. BCSP started in 2007 via nongovernmental collaboration between the Abdul Lateef Charitable Screening Center and the Saudi Cancer Society and was based in Riyadh.…”

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“…The first governmental breast screening program was a pilot study of a breast screening program in the Al-Qassim region in Saudi Arabia [23]. Nonetheless, a clear description of a nationwide screening program for breast cancer is currently unavailable [22]. A study [24] based on the Saudi Health Interview Survey and investigating utilization of women for breast cancer screening services reported a very low participation rate and concluded that BC screening in Saudi Arabia is free, but there are almost no takers.…”

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Male Partners’ Knowledge, Attitudes, and Perception of Women’s Breast Cancer in Abha, Southwestern Saudi Arabia

Al-Musa

Awadalla

Mahfouz

2019

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Background: Breast cancer (BC) is ranked as the most frequently diagnosed cancer site among women in Saudi Arabia. Several studies in Saudi Arabia have reported low awareness of BC and significant obstacles to early presentation among Saudi women. A key sociocultural obstacle against breast screening and early detection of BC in several conservative cultures is that men manage women’s choices and activities. The aim of this research is to find out the key background knowledge, attitudes, and related practice among male partners in the city of Abha in relation to women’s BC prevention and means for early detection. Methods: A cross-sectional study targeting husbands aged 20 years or older chosen from the outpatient clinics in the Urban Primary Health Care Centers in Abha City. Through questionnaires, interview data were collected regarding knowledge about BC and wife practices and attitudes towards BC. Results: The study included 832 husbands. The study showed that only 20.2% (95% confidence interval (CI): 19.9–24.1) of husbands had heard about mammography and only 22.1% had heard about breast self-examination among women as a screening test for BC. The most commonly mentioned variations that might occur in relation to BC were size changes (45.6%). The leading source of BC knowledge was from television (48.9%), and the least-mentioned source of information was healthcare workers (22.4%). Husbands mentioned that only 9.3% of wives had been examined before by mammography. In a multivariate logistic regression of male factors associated with wives’ practices and attitudes towards BC, only good knowledge among husbands was a significant factor. Conclusions: The study documented the low level of BC knowledge among male partners. There is an urgent need to pay more consideration to disseminating awareness among men, as they are associates, and they must be armed with proper awareness. There is an urgent demand for establishing a national program and educational campaigns towards BC. Stressing the advantages and access to free mammography is necessary.

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“…In Saudi Arabia, there is established national newborn screening program since 2005 that covers inborn error of metabolism, endocrine disorders, congenital heart defects, and hearing loss [29]. A recent 7-year retrospective study in 139 hospitals reported a high rate of inborn error of metabolism in Saudi Arabia compared to other parts of the world [30].…”

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Management of Mucopolysaccharidosis Type I in Saudi Arabia: Insights from Saudi Arabia

Al‐Mayouf

Al-Sunbul

Al-Twaim

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Mucopolysaccharidosis (MPS) is a group of rare disorders that are characterized by intracellular accumulation of glycosaminoglycans with subsequent cellular and organ dysfunction. In the Middle East, especially Saudi Arabia, higher prevalence of MPS type I was observed compared to reported rates from European countries and the United States (U.S). The present work was developed as a part of the Saudi MPS Group’s efforts to address the current situation of MPS type I in Saudi Arabia and to reach a national consensus in the management of MPS type I. The first “Management of MPS Type I Advisory Board” meeting was held in Riyadh on May 2, 2019, to reflect the expert opinions regarding different aspects of MPS type I and develop this manuscript; eight consultants from different specialties (medical genetics, pediatric rheumatology, and pediatric endocrinology), representing six Saudi institutions, in addition to a global expert in genetics participated in the meeting.

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National screening programs in Saudi Arabia: Overview, outcomes, and effectiveness

Cited by 84 publications

References 16 publications

Assessment of colorectal cancer lifestyle risk factors distribution and colonoscopy utilization among a sample from the south of Saudi Arabia

Assessment of colorectal cancer lifestyle risk factors distribution and colonoscopy utilization among a sample from the south of Saudi Arabia

Male Partners’ Knowledge, Attitudes, and Perception of Women’s Breast Cancer in Abha, Southwestern Saudi Arabia

Management of Mucopolysaccharidosis Type I in Saudi Arabia: Insights from Saudi Arabia

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