Time for an Adolescent Health Surveillance System in Saudi Arabia: Findings From “Jeeluna”

AlBuhairan, Fadia; Tamim, Hani; Dubayee, Mohammad Al; AlDhukair, Shahla; Shehri, Sulieman Al; Tamimi, Waleed; Bcheraoui, Charbel El; Magzoub, M.; Vries, Nanne de; Alwan, Ibrahim Al

doi:10.1016/j.jadohealth.2015.06.009

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“…The majority of ACE studies have been conducted in industrialized countries whereas the prevalence and burden of ACEs and chronic diseases are larger in developing countries [15]. In KSA for example, the Global Burden of Disease 2010 study [16], reported that elevated body mass index was the leading risk factor for Disability Adjusted Life Years (DALY).…”

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Gender-based disparities in the impact of adverse childhood experiences on adult health: findings from a national study in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Almuneef

ElChoueiry

Saleheen

et al. 2017

Int J Equity Health

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BackgroundAdverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) have been linked to an increased risk of health and social problems throughout life. Studies on gender differences from developing countries are scarce. In this paper, we will examine gender variations in the types of reported ACEs and gender-specific relationships between cumulative ACEs and physical and mental health, and Risky Health Behaviors (RHB) in adulthood in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA).MethodsA cross sectional national study was conducted in all of the 13 regions in KSA in 2013 using the ACE- International Questionnaire (ACE-IQ). We used multivariate logistic regression to examine the relationship between 4 + ACEs and physical, mental health and RHBs for both men and women separately after adjusting for age, education, marital status and current employment.ResultsThe total number of participants was 10,156 and women comprised 48% of the sample. The majority of respondents (80%) reported at least one ACE. Women had higher percentages of < =2 ACEs (65% vs 55%; p <0.05) while men were more likely to have 4+ ACEs (33% vs 25%; p < 0.05). When compared to participants with 0 ACE, men who reported 4+ ACEs were associated with the highest likelihood of using drugs (OR = 9.7; 95% CI: 6.4-14.5) and drinking alcohol (OR = 9.2; 95% CI: 6.3-13.6). On the other hand, women who experienced 4+ ACEs were associated with the highest likelihood of depression (OR = 7.0; 95% CI: 5.2-9.4), anxiety (OR = 6.4; 95% CI: 5.0-8.2) and other mental illnesses (OR = 7.4; 95% CI: 5.2-10.6). As for chronic diseases, abused men and women in childhood showed similarly a twofold increased risk of developing diabetes, hypertension, coronary heart disease and obesity when compared to non-abused participants.ConclusionFindings highlight the need to consider gender specific differences in the development of preventive strategies to address ACEs in KSA.

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Gender-based disparities in the impact of adverse childhood experiences on adult health: findings from a national study in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Almuneef

ElChoueiry

Saleheen

et al. 2017

Int J Equity Health

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“…In Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, there is no such surveillance system for the identification of trends of these risky behaviors as is available in other countries. [3] The burden of noncommunicable disease has been increasing, with 63% of global deaths. Attention has, therefore, turned to how nations can promote efforts that impact on the onset of risky behaviors associated with noncommunicable diseases.…”

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Risky health behaviors among students in Majmaah University, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Ansari¹,

Alghamdi²,

Alzahrani³

et al. 2016

J Fam Community Med

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Introduction:Risky behaviors are those that potentially expose people to harm, or significant risk of harm, which prevent them from reaching their potential in life and which can cause significant morbidity or mortality.Objectives:The objectives of the study were to determine the overall prevalence of risky behaviors among university students; to determine the prevalence of smoking, drifting, fast driving and physical inactivity among university students; and to determine the associations between such behavior and demographic characteristics.Materials and Methods:An observational cross-sectional study conducted in three colleges. The data were randomly collected from 340 students aged 18-30 years from February to March 2015 using a self-administered questionnaire in Arabic. The data were entered using SPSS v 22.0. Mean and standard deviation were calculated for quantitative variables, and frequency and percentages were computed for categorical variables. Chi-square or Fisher's Exact test, as appropriate, were used to test for statistical significance.Results:The overall prevalence of risky behaviors (smoking, drifting, fast driving, and physical inactivity) among students was 47.35%. Overall, 28% of the students were smokers, 25.2% were involved in drifting, 60.9% reported driving fast, and 66.4% were physically inactive. The age between 18-20 years was significantly associated with higher rates of drifting, fast driving, and physical inactivity.Conclusion:The prevalence of risky behaviors among university students was high. Physical inactivity and fast driving were the most common identified risky behaviors. Increasing awareness of these risks in the youth may significantly decrease related morbidities, complications, and even mortalities.

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“…A study was taken into account in order to investigate different behaviors that leads to severe health related problems in Egypt. The findings illustrated that adolescents in Egypt tend to engage in behaviors that pose risks to their health (Albuhairan et al, 2015). It is of utmost importance that parents, school health nurses, educators become aware of such consequences and work in accordance to mitigate or prevent them (Lundy & janes, 2016).…”

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Ability of School Teachers to Manage Asthmatic Attacks Among School Going Children in Jordan

Kawafha¹

2018

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Background: Chronic asthma has been characterized by recurrent episodes of wheezing and breathing. However, the frequency and severity of the disease vary from one person to another. Purpose:The study aims to assess the ability of school teachers for providing appropriate mediation for the students, who suffer asthmatic attack at school. Design:The study has incorporated descriptive cross sectional quantitative research design to investigate the capability of school teachers in managing asthmatic attack among children. Methods:Teachers from primary schools have been recruited by using cluster random sample, and a structured questionnaire has been used for data collection. The data acquired from the questionnaire was analyzed using SPSS version 20.0. Results:The results showed that the teachers lack awareness about asthma and unable to manage students with asthma. None of the teachers had received educational conference or workshop about asthma. Conclusion:The study has concluded that the level of knowledge of school teachers regarding asthma is limited and not satisfactory; and teachers are also unable to take care for students with asthma.

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Time for an Adolescent Health Surveillance System in Saudi Arabia: Findings From “Jeeluna”

Cited by 96 publications

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Gender-based disparities in the impact of adverse childhood experiences on adult health: findings from a national study in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Gender-based disparities in the impact of adverse childhood experiences on adult health: findings from a national study in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Risky health behaviors among students in Majmaah University, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Ability of School Teachers to Manage Asthmatic Attacks Among School Going Children in Jordan

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