Cardiovascular Disease Management and Prevention in Saudi Arabia: Strategies, Risk Factors, and Targeted Interventions

International Journal of Clinical Practice, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 2025(1)

Published: Jan. 1, 2025

Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) remain the main cause of mortality and are generally among leading causes morbidity worldwide, thus placing an immense burden on health care. They include coronary artery disease, heart failure, hypertensive stroke. Among these, common risk factors hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes, smoking, obesity, sedentary lifestyle. Yet, with advancements in medical science pharmacology, these entities major challenges to public worldwide. In Saudi Arabia, rise CVDs has been intensified by rapid urbanization lifestyle changes needs unique tailored strategies. This review provides a comprehensive overview current situation regard cardiovascular underlining need for studying within local context. It reviews epidemiology Kingdom outlining some also their impact health. study deals pharmacological approaches toward offering data from clinical trials so far completed, point out effective strategies treatment. The prevention methods includes initiatives, programs, patient education, healthcare policies, role government insurance coverage, international collaborations. elucidates problems barriers system, especially vis‐à‐vis primary setting. light improving its sector, Arabia embarked several reforms Universal Health Coverage development initiative set framework Vision 2030.

Language: Английский

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Assessment of Binge Eating Behavior, Body Shape Concerns, and Associated Factors among Female Adolescents of Northern Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study

Nutrients, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 16(18), P. 3082 - 3082

Published: Sept. 13, 2024

Globally, binge eating behavior has emerged as a significant public health concern, especially among female adolescents. Body shape concerns in adolescents can lead to body dissatisfaction and other mental issues. Using cross-sectional study design, we evaluated the frequency of behavior, concerns, associated factors 400 We utilized pretested Arabic scale (BES) questionnaire—shorter version (BSQ-8C) collect required data. performed Spearman’s correlation analysis find strength direction between BES BSQ-8C scores. Finally, applied binomial logistic regression identify predictors concerns. Of studied participants, 5.5% 6.2% had medium severe behavior. found positive scores (rho = 0.434, p < 0.001). Also, that were significantly higher monthly family income category 5000 7000 SAR (p 0.005), categories 0.009), obese The present results be development focused interventions strategies address these this group.

Language: Английский

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Assessing knowledge, attitude, and dietary practice in association with prediabetes risk using objective clinical markers among Saudi adult population: A cross-sectional study

Medicine, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 104(16), P. e42172 - e42172

Published: April 18, 2025

A major risk for developing diabetes is prediabetes (Pre-DM). Assessing knowledge, attitude, and dietary practice (KAP) regarding Pre-DM plays a crucial role in decreasing complications. Limited previous studies on KAP among prediabetic patients exist. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of using glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c%) indicator as well degree awareness Saudi participants Jeddah about across their body mass index (BMI) categories. cross-sectional was conducted 2 large public malls, targeting 310 adults aged 30 55 who had no prior diagnosis or any chronic disease. valid questionnaire used assess KAP. Data were collected through anthropometric measurements, including BMI, fat%, trunk%, waist hip ratio. Random blood glucose HbA1c% also measured diagnose Pre-DM. The data analyzed Statistical Package Social Sciences (SPSS). In final analysis, 290 included. found 23.1% participants, 3.4%, 73.4% normal. Obesity observed be strongly associated with compared normal BMI ( P = .04). Out 44.8% poor knowledge Pre-DM, 44.2% them overweight. Additionally, 49.8% total sample neutral 55.7% being obese. 53.4% reported good practice, 33% Furthermore, it that significantly .025) but not attitude > .005). results demonstrated average trend towards level, attitudes, studied Saudis sample. Interestingly, only correlated suggesting raising essential improving prevention. Longitudinal larger size are warranted better establish causality between practices.

Language: Английский

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Type 2 Diabetes and Dietary Patterns: Saudi Arabia and Beyond

Published: Jan. 1, 2025

Language: Английский

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Overweight and obesity among Saudi university students and their relationships with various lifestyle habits: a cross-sectional study

BMC Public Health, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 25(1)

Published: May 31, 2025

The primary aim of this study was to assess the prevalence overweight/obesity among Saudi university students, while secondary explore associations and various lifestyle habits. A descriptive cross-sectional conducted between January March 2023. random sample 420 students aged 21-26 years selected with a male-to-female ratio 0.99:1. data were collected using questionnaires anthropometric instruments. analysed chi-square test forward stepwise binary logistic regression. Statistical significance determined p value less than 0.05. overweight obesity 26.4% (95% CI: 22.3%, 30.9%) 17.1% 13.7%, 21.1%), respectively. Furthermore, 53.6% female or obese, 33.5% male obese. most significant predictors sex, smoking status, frequent consumption meals at restaurants cafeterias, regular rice chocolate (three more times per week), engagement in emotional eating response being upset/nervous bored. study's findings revealed an alarming students. Unhealthy habits, dietary patterns, psychological factors have been identified as contributing issue. Consequently, universities should implement structured health promotion programs that include nutrition education, expanded access fitness facilities, awareness campaigns on healthy eating, targeted strategies for prevention..

Language: Английский

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Diet Quality and Physical Activity and Their Association with BMI and Dental Caries Among High School Adolescents: A Cross-Sectional Study

Children, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 11(11), P. 1282 - 1282

Published: Oct. 24, 2024

The aim of this study was to assess diet quality and its association with obesity dental caries. It also assessed adolescents' physical activity (PA) level relationship obesity.

Language: Английский

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The Impact of Telemonitoring and Telehealth Coaching on Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scales in Overweight and Obese Individuals: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial

Obesities, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 4(4), P. 468 - 479

Published: Nov. 13, 2024

(1) Background: The literature has demonstrated several pathways that link obesity with stress. Thus, new approaches to weight management programs must also integrate health coaching and telemonitoring for overall wellbeing. This study aimed measure stress, anxiety, depression scales (DASS-21) in overweight obese participants who joined a pilot randomized controlled trial (RCT) the association between changes DASS-21 scores anthropometric measures. (2) Methods: Fifty were enrolled divided into two groups: intervention group, which received hypocaloric diet remotely, weekly telemonitoring, monthly telehealth coaching, control only followed without any support. Arabic version of Depression Anxiety Stress Scales was used. (3) Results: data reveal from group exhibited significant decrease anxiety scale after 3 months compared group. In addition, correlations depression, all measures showed moderately positive correlation waist circumference depression. (4) Conclusions: findings confirm integrating can improve wellbeing loss.

Language: Английский

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A cross-sectional evaluation of binge-eating behavior and its correlation with anxiety disorders among adolescents in Northern Saudi Arabia: implications for future generations

Frontiers in Psychiatry, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 15

Published: Nov. 7, 2024

Background and aim Binge-eating behavior anxiety disorders pose a significant public health issue worldwide, as it has severe implications for both the physical mental of adolescent population. The present study evaluated prevalence binge-eating behavior, disorders, associated factors among northern Saudi Furthermore, we assessed correlation between binge eating anxiety. Methods population-based cross-sectional was carried out adolescents in Aljouf region Arabia from June 2023 to December 2023. A total 384 eligible participants were selected using convenience sampling method. used pretested Arabic version scale (BES) Hamilton Anxiety Scale (HAM-A) assess target Spearman test determined strength direction BES HAM-A scores. logistic regression analysis applied find participants. Results Of participants, moderate behaviors found 11.2% 8.3% respondents, respectively. Regarding severity by scale, mild, moderate, shown 12.8%, 9.6%, 7.5% Also, positive scores, with coefficient 0.26 p-value 0.001. being female (p = 0.001), 0.004), (P 0.001) significantly behavior. Conclusion research findings advocate implementation targeted interventions support services aimed at decreasing anxiety, thereby promoting overall well-being building stronger future generations. Moreover, is recommended that optional courses about be incorporated into curricula schools universities.

Language: Английский

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Exploring parents' perceptions and experiences of childhood obesity and management in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: An interpretive qualitative study

Research Square (Research Square), Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Nov. 26, 2024

Background Childhood obesity is a growing public health concern in Saudi Arabia that influenced by parents' perceptions and attitudes. This study explores how parents perceive childhood obesity, the barriers they face managing it, their motivations for adopting healthier behaviours children. Methods A hybrid approach to thematic analysis was employed, combining deductive inductive coding allow emergent themes directly from data. Semistructured interviews were conducted with twelve Riyadh, Arabia, whose children identified as overweight or obese. The data analysed identify key related parental management. Results Four emerged data: (1) towards obesity; (2) perceived weight management; (3) benefits (4) motivators addressing obesity. Conclusion of are deep-rooted cultural norms but evolve become more aware associated risks. highlights importance culturally sensitive, family-centered interventions Arabia. Interventions should focus on reducing enhancing motivation support

Language: Английский

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Factors Associated with the Prevalence of Psychiatric Disorders Among Saudi Adults in the Eastern Region and Their Health Implications

Healthcare, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 12(23), P. 2419 - 2419

Published: Dec. 2, 2024

The present study examined the link between sociodemographic variables, anthropometric indices, and psychiatric disorders among patients in Saudi Arabia's Eastern Region (Al-Hassa), as well health outcomes, including basic hematological biochemical markers.

Language: Английский

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