Prevalence of urinary tract infection in children in the kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Alrasheedy, Mariam; Abousada, Hoda Jehad; Abdulhaq, M.; Alsayed, Raghad Abdulelah; Alghamdi, Khalid; Alghamdi, Fayez Dhyefallah; Muaibid, Abdullah Faisal Al; Ajjaj, Refal Ghassan; Almohammadi, Seham Salem; Almohammadi, Sarah Salem; Alfitni, Wajd Adnan; Homsi, Abdulrahman Mohamed; Alshelawi, Meqbel Majed; Alshamrani, Hassan A.; Tashkandi, Abdulrauf Abdulatif; Mannan, Sara; Alsamiri, Salihah Attiah

doi:10.4081/aiua.2021.2.206

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“…UTIs were much more common among women than men. However, the prevalence was approximately equal between the sexes among inpatient CAUTI cases and among children under the age of 5 years [4,63,75]. Among the reasons why UTIs are more frequent among women is the anatomical structure of their urogenital system.…”

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Urinary Tract Infections in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, a Review

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Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are among the most common infections and are associated with an increased rate of antimicrobial resistance in Saudi Arabia. Better knowledge of the most common pathogens and their antimicrobial resistance patterns will be useful for creating new treatment guidelines. PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, and Google Scholar were searched using suitable keywords to identify UTI publications until November 2022. Eligible studies were selected and analyzed. A total of 110 records were found, but only 58 articles were analyzed. Most studies were retrospective, and just a few were cross-sectional or prospective. The majority of the studies were conducted in the central region followed by the Eastern region. Escherichia coli and Klebsiella spp. were the most common pathogens. There was a significant resistance rate against co-trimoxazole and ciprofloxacin. On the other hand, amikacin was one of the most effective antibiotics. Overall, only a few studies have been published on UTIs in Saudi Arabia. Moreover, not all regions have been represented, so the full scope of the issue is unknown. UTIs are still a major problem, and resistance has developed against commonly used antibiotics. Thus, large epidemiological studies are needed to battle the rapid emergence of antimicrobial resistance.

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Urinary Tract Infections in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, a Review

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“… 68 The prevalence rates of urinary tract infections in Saudi Arabia were 25% among all age groups and 26% among children between 4.5 and 5 years of age. 69 , 70 …”

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Utilization of remote e-prescription (Anat) in Saudi Arabia during COVID-19: Factors associated with primary adherence and antibiotic prescription

Alhassoun,

AlDossary

2023

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Background The COVID-19 pandemic has affected healthcare systems globally. Various health care technologies have been used to mitigate the risk of disease transmission. Telemedicine is one such technology, and remote consulting and prescribing comprise one of its key aspects. In Saudi Arabia, telephone health services have been widely used through the free Medical Consultation Call Center (937). This platform facilitates medical consultations for all citizens, residents, and visitors. After consultations, healthcare providers are able to issue authenticated e-prescriptions using the Anat platform. Objectives To explore the utilization of the Anat remote prescription system in Saudi Arabia during the COVID-19 pandemic and to identify the factors associated with antibiotic prescription and primary medication adherence. Methods This retrospective analysis included data from the Anat e‑prescription system using a stratified random sample of 25000 prescriptions issued in Saudi Arabia in 2020. Predictive factors related to the patients, practitioners, and prescriptions were identified through bivariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses. Results Out of 25,000 e-prescriptions, 8885 were dispensed, resulting in a 35.5% primary medication adherence rate. The significant predictors of primary adherence were children, respiratory diseases, and antibacterial drugs. In addition, antibiotics made up 32.1% of the e-prescriptions. The prescription of antibiotics was significantly associated with male sex, children, genitourinary system diseases, and being treated by radiologists. Conclusions Almost two thirds 62.2% of e-prescriptions were undispensed, with antibiotic eprescriptions at 32.1%. Findings emphasize the need to enhance primary medication adherence and antibiotic prescription interventions. These findings could aid decision-makers in improving patient-centered e-prescribing practices.

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“…Approximately 150 million children are expected to develop UTIs worldwide due to urological anomalies and other factors, the magnitude of which varies between developed and developing countries, with 6% and 37% prevalence rates, respectively [5]. Evidence indicates that children who have UTIs are also at risk of developing long-term complications, notably kidney disease and scarring UTIs [6].…”

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Prevalence of Urinary Tract Infections and Associated Factors Among Under-Five Children with Congenital Anomalies of the Kidney and Urinary Tract in Hospitalized Patients in Addis Ababa

Tezera,

Abebe,

Tachbele

2024

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Background: - Among the most prevalent birth defects in newborns are congenital anomalies of the kidney and urinary tract (CAKUT). Urinary tract infection (UTI) is one of the most common bacterial infections in children, and it is more common in kidney and urinary tract abnormalities. The purpose of this study was to assess the prevalence of urinary tract infections and its determinants among 0-59-month-old children with congenital anomalies of the kidney and urinary tract in Addis Ababa. Methods: A health institution-based retrospective cross-sectional study was employed on 389 medical records of children with CAKUT at Tikur Anbesa and Menelik II Specialized Hospitals from March 1 to April 10, 2023, among those admitted between January 1, 2018, and December 31, 2022. The study hospitals were purposively selected, and each study participant was recruited by a systematic random sampling technique. Sociodemographic, clinical, and laboratory characteristics were reviewed using a structured data extraction sheet. The data were entered and cleaned using Kobo-toolbox statistical software and subsequently transferred to SPSS version 25 for further analysis. Binary logistic regression analysis was used to evaluate the associations of variables with a P value of 0.05 and a confidence interval of 95%. Results. The majority of the study participants (336 [86.4%]) were males. A total of 194 (49.8%) children were older than 25 months, with a mean age of 24.2 (±13.4) months. A total of 117 (30.1%) (95% CI=25.4-35.2) study participants were positive for urinary tract infection (UTI). Escherichia coli was the most frequently isolated bacteria followed by Klebsiella pneumonia, Enterobacter spp, and Staphylococci spp. Factors associated with UTI among CAKUT children were found to be being female (AOR = 4.3, 95% CI = (1.4–13.07), children having Posterior Ureteral Valve (AOR = 4.8, 95% CI = (2.32–9.93), duration of hospitalization (>4 days) (AOR = 3.08, 95% CI = (1.52-6.24), and children having fever (AOR = 5.8, 95% CI = (2.81–11.97). Conclusion In this study, almost 1/3 of the children developed UTIs, and female sex, longer hospitalization, PUV, and fever were found to be independent risk factors for the occurrence of UTIs.

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Prevalence of urinary tract infection in children in the kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Cited by 9 publications

References 19 publications

Urinary Tract Infections in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, a Review

Urinary Tract Infections in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, a Review

Utilization of remote e-prescription (Anat) in Saudi Arabia during COVID-19: Factors associated with primary adherence and antibiotic prescription

Prevalence of Urinary Tract Infections and Associated Factors Among Under-Five Children with Congenital Anomalies of the Kidney and Urinary Tract in Hospitalized Patients in Addis Ababa

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