Transforming Healthcare in Saudi Arabia: A Comprehensive Evaluation of Vision 2030’s Impact

Sustainability, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 16(8), С. 3277 - 3277

Опубликована: Апрель 15, 2024

This comprehensive rapid review meticulously evaluates the transformative influence of Vision 2030 on healthcare sector in Saudi Arabia. 2030, with its broad scope, targets an extensive overhaul through infrastructure enhancement, digital health adoption, workforce empowerment, innovative public initiatives, and advancements quality care patient safety. By employing a rigorous analytical approach, this synthesizes spectrum data highlighting Arabia’s significant progress toward establishing accessible, efficient, superior system. It delves into kingdom’s alignment global trends distinctive contributions, notably health, illustrating proactive stance future challenges. The analysis rigorously explores 2030’s ambitious objectives concrete outcomes achieved, providing deep insights evolving landscape Furthermore, it assesses ramifications these reformative efforts, emphasizing pivotal themes innovation, equity, excellence as foundation for advancements. not only sheds light impact but also positions kingdom exemplar innovation reform stage, offering valuable lessons policy practice around world.

Язык: Английский

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A scoping review on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on physical activity and sedentary behavior in Saudi Arabia

BMC Public Health, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 23(1)

Опубликована: Март 27, 2023

Abstract Background In Saudi Arabia, stay-at-home orders to address the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic between March 15 and 23, 2020 eased on May 28, 2020. We conducted a scoping review systematically describe physical activity sedentary behavior in Arabia associated with timing of lockdown. Methods searched six databases December 13, 2021 for articles published English or Arabic from 2018 search date. Studies must have reported data any age measured behavior. Results Overall, 286 records were found; after excluding duplicates, 209 screened, 19 studies included review. cross-sectional, 4 prospective cohorts. Three children adolescents (age: 2–18 years), 16 adults 15–99 years). Data collection periods < = 5 months, 17 collecting only, one study 2020–2021, 2021. The median analytic sample size was 363 (interquartile range 262–640). children/adolescents collected behaviors online at time using parental reporting, also allowing self-reporting. All three found that lower during and/or following lockdown than before Two screen time, television watching, playing video games higher Sixteen adult assessed activity, utilizing self-reporting accelerometry. Physical exercise, walking, park visits all Six self-report. Sitting (4 studies) (2 Conclusions Among children, adolescents, adults, consistently indicated short-term, decreased increased conjunction movement restrictions. Given widespread impact other health behaviors, it would be important continue tracking post-lockdown identify subpopulations may not returned their pre-pandemic levels focus intervention efforts.

Язык: Английский

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Scoping Review of Population-Based Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior in Saudi Arabia

Journal of Physical Activity and Health, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 20(6), С. 471 - 486

Опубликована: Апрель 25, 2023

Saudi Arabia is experiencing rapid development of the built environment and implementing policy changes to promote physical activity (PA) reduce sedentary behavior (SB) among its population. In light these developments, this scoping review systematically summarized population levels PA/SB in Arabia.The authors searched 6 databases on December 13, 2021, for articles published English or Arabic from 2018 search date. Studies using population-based sampling measuring were included.Of 1272 records found, 797 screened, 19 studies (9 children/adolescents age 6-19 y 10 adults 15-75 y) included. All cross-sectional design, 18 collected data at only one point time, ranging 2009 2020. A total relied self-reporting assess a variety questionnaires. Among children/adolescents, approximately 80% 90% did not attain least 60 minutes per day moderate vigorous PA 50% engaged ≥2 hours screen time SB. adults, 95% had low insufficient (eg, less than meeting guidelines) about half sitting ≥5 day. Population-based found children <10 years >75 years.A high proportion participants reviewed meet recommendations spent excessive Ongoing surveillance efforts all ages may help identify target populations interventions prioritize national strategy Arabia.

Язык: Английский

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Factors Associated with Lifestyle Behaviors among University Students—A Cross-Sectional Study

Healthcare, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 12(2), С. 154 - 154

Опубликована: Янв. 9, 2024

Lifestyle behaviors are daily habits influenced by social and environmental factors. This study examined lifestyle their associations with sociodemographics, comorbidities, pain in Saudi university students during the academic year 2021 2022. All received invitation via emails to complete an online questionnaire. The questionnaire included four sections (sociodemographics, health-related information, desired health promotion activities, a behavior assessment) Health-Promoting Profile II (HPLP-II). between variables were assessed using Pearson’s correlation multiple linear regression. was completed 1112 students. No found sociodemographics lifestyle-behavior-related factors except for College of Science who appeared have good (an increase HPLP total scores 3.69). Students mental issues poorer spend more time sitting (p < 0.00). without disabilities lower responsibility, physical activity, nutrition, stress management, while auditory disability specifically lowers responsibility Pain not associated any behaviors. identified several significant correlations differences such as age, sedentary behavior, sleep duration, status, college major, among PNU These findings provide insights into that influence students’ health-promoting can help guide interventions promoting healthier lifestyles on campus. Targeted strategies at early age could decreasing overall noncommunicable disease incidents later life. results should be interpreted taking consideration collected data cross-sectional self-reported. In conclusion, this clearly demonstrate need specific programs directed toward

Язык: Английский

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Foundational movement skills among Chinese children and adolescents during and after the COVID-19 pandemic: a systematic review

Social Transformations in Chinese Societies, Год журнала: 2025, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Янв. 17, 2025

Purpose Multiple infectious control measures, e.g. social distancing, city lockdown and mask-wearing, have been implemented since the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak. Given bidirectional relationship between foundational movement skills (FoMS) physical activity (PA), inadequate PA in Chinese children adolescents, FoMS tends to decrease during after COVID-19 pandemic. Therefore, purpose of this paper is systematically review literature about impact pandemic on individuals aged 5–17 years societies. Design/methodology/approach Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews Meta-Analyses was followed. Peer-reviewed articles four electronic databases (Scopus, Web Science, EBSCOhost PubMed) were searched 8 May 2024. The quality each study evaluated by Mixed Methods Appraisal Tool (MMAT) version 2018. Two independent reviewers involved all selection appraising procedures. Findings Among 18,450 records identified, 10 quantitative studies analysing student participants included. overall these high, with an average score 86% MMAT. variations among led inconclusive evaluations. So as advance future research assessments, investigating more aspects FoMS, standardising test protocols report styles adopting multiple designs should be achieved. Originality/value To best authors’ knowledge, first synthesising evidence adolescents. A definitive conclusion cannot provided due certain methodological issues. current situation directions illustrated.

Язык: Английский

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Exploring changes in dietary intake, exercise practices, and sedentary behavior and their association with self-reported sleep quality in people living with human immunodeficiency virus during the COVID-19 pandemic: a web-based survey

Nutrire, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 50(1)

Опубликована: Фев. 18, 2025

Язык: Английский

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Effectiveness of Interventions Promoting Physical Activity and Reducing Sedentary Behavior in Community-Dwelling Older Adults: An Umbrella Review With Application to Saudi Arabia

Journal of Epidemiology and Global Health, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 13(2), С. 361 - 373

Опубликована: Май 18, 2023

Abstract Background As Saudi Arabia is expected to face population aging in the future, burden of diseases arising from inadequate physical activity (PA) and excess sedentary behavior (SB) may subsequently increase without successful interventions. The present study critically reviews global literature on effectiveness PA interventions targeting community-dwelling older adults draw lessons applications for future Arabia. Methods This umbrella review systematic included designed and/or reduce SB adults. We conducted searches July 2022 two electronic databases—PubMed Embase—and identified relevant peer-reviewed English. Results Fifteen focusing were included. Several reported that PA- or SB-based interventions, including eHealth (such as automated advice, tele-counseling, digital coaching, tracking feedback, online resources, social support, video demonstrations), mHealth non-eHealth goal setting, individualized motivational sessions, phone calls, face-to-face education, counseling, supervised exercise sending educational materials participants’ homes, music, marketing programs), effective short term (e.g., ≤ 3 months) but with wide heterogeneity findings methodologies. There limited studies could be one year more after intervention. Most heavily skewed toward carried out Western communities, limiting their generalizability other parts world. Conclusion evidence some term, high-quality regarding long-term effects lacking. cultural, climate, environmental barriers related require an innovative approach research evaluate such individuals long term.

Язык: Английский

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Analysing features of home-based workout during COVID-19 pandemic: a systematic review

Public Health, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 222, С. 100 - 114

Опубликована: Июль 5, 2023

Since the beginning of COVID-19 pandemic, a decrease in physical activity (PA) related to home confinement has been reported worldwide. However, some individuals were able engage activities at home. Thus, perspective public health, it may be useful analyze available evidence regarding PA adopted during restrictions, order identify possible strategies help people stay active even emergency situations. The aim this review was how healthy subjects spontaneously exercised course detect factors associated with behavior. A systematic conducted according PRISMA guidelines. protocol registered PROSPERO registration number CRD42023394673. literature search PubMed, Scopus, and Web Science. Cross-sectional studies published English from inception each database February 06th 2023 focused on practicing spontaneous PA/exercise pandemic considered eligible. quality assessment performed using adapted Newcastle-Ottawa Quality Assessment Scale. Bibliographic information, sample size, study subject/population age, gender, ethnicity, socio-economic status, education, smart workers or not, anthropometric parameters, characteristics exercises, athletic status sedentariness, health-related effects main findings synthetized. From 504 articles, 19 included. Notwithstanding differences examined, majority them that previous level exercise such challenging conditions. Furthermore, technologies aimed supporting shown resource. Being habitually digital supports positive attitude towards isolation. This suggests situations should promoted, also through media, especially among those groups which are usually less engaged PA. Further analyses longitudinal needed confirm these findings.

Язык: Английский

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Relationship Between Pain, Physical Activity, Screen Time and Age among Young Children during the Covid-19 Pandemic

Опубликована: Июль 19, 2024

Introduction: During the COVID-19 pandemic, many countries implemented restrictions, social distancing measures, and lockdowns to limit spread of disease. The have affected children&rsquo;s screen time (ST), pain, physical activity (PA) levels. present study aimed explore relationships between several personal factors during pandemic. Methods: caregivers 329 children (median age=8 years) filled out an online self-reported survey about PA, ST, pain before, during, after curfew. Spearman&rsquo;s rank correlation coefficient was used associations these variables. Results: After curfew, that existed before pandemic had a weak negative relationship with PA intensity (-0.11, p=0.04) positive ST (r=+0.12, p=0.04). There strong in all periods (p&amp;gt;0.01). (p&amp;gt;0.05) curfew but not Age In addition, by Conclusion: findings indicated young longer compared Increasing could lessen which could, turn, increase probability their general would decrease.

Язык: Английский

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How COVID-19 Pandemic Restrictions Affected Kuwaiti College Students’ Anthropometry, Lifestyle Behaviors, and Dietary Habits

Nutrients, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 15(22), С. 4773 - 4773

Опубликована: Ноя. 13, 2023

The COVID-19 pandemic and the measures implemented to control it have led widespread lifestyle changes globally. While previous studies explored these effects across different age groups, this research focuses uniquely on college students in Kuwait. A cross-sectional study (N = 1259) was conducted among using a validated online questionnaire covering various aspects, including demographics, academic performance, self-reported body weight height, sleep duration, dietary habits, physical activity. There were equal proportions of individuals reporting decreased, increased, or no change weight, BMI, habits due COVID-19, with significant gender differences observed. higher decrease (44.3%) than increase (29.2%) occurred proportion engaging Significant found students' responses most eating behavior questions, concerning attributable restrictions. Multivariable analysis showed interaction for by losing above 9 kg during last 6 months (p 0.037), total activity METs-min/week 0.048), cake/donuts intake 0.006). Logistic regression analysis, adjusted age, revealed that BMI associated an daily vegetable (aOR 1.531, p 0.031), whereas increases increased sugar-sweetened drinks 4 days/week 1.551, 0.032) chocolates/candy 1.792, 0.037). It concluded that, response major epidemic, such as students, population, are susceptible behaviors can impact their health well-being. Future risks be reduced through appropriate interventions.

Язык: Английский

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