Background Incidence of breast cancer in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has increased
in recent years. Screening helps in early detection of cancer and early diagnosis and timely …

Background Nurse turnover has a negative impact on the ability to meet patient needs and
provide a high quality of care, which may create more stress on other staff due to increased …

Background. Thalassemia has a burden on the healthcare systems of many countries.
About 56000 conceptions result in thalassemia, globally. Objective. To assess the …

Introduction. The majority of neonatal deaths in developing countries occur at home. Many
of these deaths are related to late recognition of the signs of a serious illness by parents and …

Background. Pregnancy is one of the major risk factors for the development of venous
thromboembolism (VTE). Objective. To elucidate the circumstances surrounding pregnancy‐…

Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted during the Hajj in 2016 on patients who
presented to emergency departments and were diagnosed with heat exhaustion or heatstroke. …

Background Cervical cancer is a potentially preventable disease if appropriate screening
and prophylactic strategies are employed. However, lack of knowledge and awareness can …

Background Pressure ulcers are common conditions among hospitalized patients and
impose substantial burden on patients and their caregivers. To assess the knowledge and …

Objectives: To assess the knowledge, practices, and attitudes regarding disaster and
emergency preparedness among Emergency Department (ED) staff. Methods: This cross-sectional …

Introduction. Parental perceptions and practices are important for improving the asthma
outcomes in children; indeed, evidence shows that parents of asthmatic children harbor …