Parental knowledge of RVS infection and attitude to infant immunization with monoclonal antibodies in western region, Saudi Arabia

Background: Human Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) is a single-stranded (RNA) virus belongs to genus orthopneumovirus. It accounted as one of the main causes of lower respiratory tract infection in the pediatric age group and associated with their hospitalization and morbidity. Prophylactic monoclonal antibodies help in improvement and reduction of the serious complications resulting from the virus. Objective : The aim of this paper is to assess parental knowledge of RSV infection and attitudes to infant immunization with monoclonal antibodies. Method: A cross-sectional study conducted using online questionnaire from February 2023 to June 2023 in western region in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. A total of 606 of participants, which include any parents or caregiver who believe in childhood vaccination in western region of Saudi Arabia with exclusion of any parents who hesitate towards or refuse childhood vaccinations and outside western region. The statistical analysis done using IBM SPSS. Results: The study included 606 participants from the western province of Saudi Arabia, 218 (36%) were in the age group of 20-30 years, 383 (63.2%) had bachelor degrees And 77(12.7) works in healthcare, RSV was the least known childhood infectious agent (48.7%) of the participants never heard of it. 542 (89.4%) had a positive attitude toward childhood vaccinations in general and (51.2%) toward RSV vaccination with (75.2%) concerned about its safety.Conclusion: Despite the fact that practically all children were exposed to RSV, a sizable percentage of parents never heard of it. We propose that dependable healthcare professionals provide evidence-based information regarding RSV and its safety, effectiveness, and duration of protection against RSV for parents

Qualitative insights into the need for a contraception protocol from obstetricians’ and gynecologists’ perspectives

Abstract Background Studies on the use of contraception in the Saudi community highlight the need for improving community knowledge about contraception, implementing guidelines, and restricting contraception dispensing. However, there is a lack of studies assessing the need for contraception protocols from obstetricians’ and gynecologists’ (Ob/Gyn) perspectives. This study aimed to assess the need for a contraception protocol from the perspectives of Ob/Gyn physicians. Methods Qualitative in depth, semi-structured interviews were conducted with a convenience sample that comprised physicians from the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology in a tertiary teaching hospital. Interviews were audio recorded and transcribed verbatim and then analyzed using NVivo (QSR International) software. Results A total of 12 interviews were conducted and analyzed. Participants indicated a lack of prescribing restrictions and highlighted issues of low contraception literacy in Saudi communities, self-prescribing behaviors, health system organization, and physicians’ knowledge. Participants perceived the need for a contraception protocol guiding the prescribing process and patient counseling without restricting prescribing. Moreover, participants highlighted a number of factors affecting the development and implementation of such a protocol, including the availability of contraception, the need for research by physicians, patient factors, and the expected increased load on the hospital. Conclusions This research described current practices, showed the need for a contraception protocol, and highlighted the factors affecting the development and implementation of such a protocol

Correlation between emotional intelligence and academic achievement among undergraduate nursing students

Background: Emotional intelligence has become an appropriate critical base within the educational and health care field. Emotional intelligence is recognized as more than a collection of professional abilities or competencies that affect students’ ability in managing their emotions. Purpose: The aim of the current study is to examine the correlation between emotional intelligence and academic achievement among undergraduate nursing students. Methods: A quantitative descriptive correlational design was conducted using a convenience sample of nursing students (n = 204) from all levels in nursing college at Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh. The used scale was Schutte Self-Report Emotional Intelligence scale. Results: Emotional intelligence (r = 0.279) was significantly correlated (<0.001) with academic achievement among undergraduate nursing students. Conclusions: Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University nursing students with excellent academic achievement had a high level of emotional intelligence

SARS-CoV-2 vaccination modelling for safe surgery to save lives: data from an international prospective cohort study

Background: Preoperative SARS-CoV-2 vaccination could support safer elective surgery. Vaccine numbers are limited so this study aimed to inform their prioritization by modelling. Methods: The primary outcome was the number needed to vaccinate (NNV) to prevent one COVID-19-related death in 1 year. NNVs were based on postoperative SARS-CoV-2 rates and mortality in an international cohort study (surgical patients), and community SARS-CoV-2 incidence and case fatality data (general population). NNV estimates were stratified by age (18-49, 50-69, 70 or more years) and type of surgery. Best- and worst-case scenarios were used to describe uncertainty. Results: NNVs were more favourable in surgical patients than the general population. The most favourable NNVs were in patients aged 70 years or more needing cancer surgery (351; best case 196, worst case 816) or non-cancer surgery (733; best case 407, worst case 1664). Both exceeded the NNV in the general population (1840; best case 1196, worst case 3066). NNVs for surgical patients remained favourable at a range of SARS-CoV-2 incidence rates in sensitivity analysis modelling. Globally, prioritizing preoperative vaccination of patients needing elective surgery ahead of the general population could prevent an additional 58 687 (best case 115 007, worst case 20 177) COVID-19-related deaths in 1 year. Conclusion: As global roll out of SARS-CoV-2 vaccination proceeds, patients needing elective surgery should be prioritized ahead of the general population