沙特阿拉伯的公共卫生素养和急救部门利用情况:一个跨部门研究
Muna Aljahany1, Rasha Doumi2, Ruba Adel Alhuthail2
1Department of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Risk management and healthcare policy
|April 29, 2024
概括
沙特阿拉伯的一项研究发现,超过一半的居民的健康素养有限 (HL). 尽管如此,低HL与急诊室 (ED) 使用率没有显著关联.
科学领域:
- 公共卫生 公共卫生
- 医疗保健服务研究 医疗服务研究
背景情况:
- 健康素养 (HL) 对于获取和理解健康信息至关重要.
- 之前在沙特阿拉伯 (KSA) 的研究表明,有限HL的患病率很高.
- 有限的研究已经探索了HL和急诊室 (ED) 在KSA的利用之间的关系.
研究的目的:
- 评估健康素养和在沙特阿拉伯使用ED服务之间的关联.
- 确定沙特人口中低健康素养的患病率,贡献因素和结果.
主要方法:
- 在KSA.中对903名参与者进行了一项横向的在线调查.
- 收集的数据包括社会人口统计特征,与健康相关的因素 (慢性疾病,COVID-19),以及使用HELIA仪器的健康素养.
- 进行了统计分析,以检查HL水平与包括ED利用在内的各种因素之间的关联.
主要成果:
- 近58.6%的参与者表现出有限的健康素养.
- 有限HL在35-45岁的人群中更为普遍,男性,离婚者,非沙特人以及有小学教育的人群中更为普遍.
- 充足的HL与高等教育水平,医疗保健学生/研究生身份,更高的收入,以前的COVID-19感染和不经常的ED访问有关.
结论:
- 在沙特阿拉伯的居民中发现了有限的健康素养的显著流行.
- 在具有有限和充分健康素养的个人之间,没有观察到急诊室利用率的统计学上显著差异.
相关概念视频
01:21Health Literacy
4.0K
Health literacy is an individual's or a community's capacity to comprehend, receive, read, and use relevant healthcare information and services. The World Health Organization (WHO, 2018) defines health literacy as the cognitive and social skills that determine the ability of individuals to gain access to, understand, and use information in ways that promote and maintain good health. As a result, the WHO helps individuals manage long-term health concerns, participate in preventative...
4.0K
01:30Primary Healthcare Services
1.4K
Primary care promotes wellness and prevents disease. This care includes health promotion, education, protection (such as immunizations), early disease screening, and environmental considerations. Settings providing this type of healthcare include physician offices, public health clinics, school nursing, and community health nursing.
In 1978, international leaders convened in Alma-Ata, Kazakhstan, for what would be a pivotal event in global health. The Alma-Ata Declaration was the first to call...
In 1978, international leaders convened in Alma-Ata, Kazakhstan, for what would be a pivotal event in global health. The Alma-Ata Declaration was the first to call...
1.4K
01:26Introduction to Epidemiology
722
Epidemiology, known as the cornerstone of public health, involves studying the distribution and determinants of health-related events in defined populations and applying these insights to control health issues. This is essential for understanding how diseases spread, identifying populations at greater risk, and implementing measures to control or prevent outbreaks. Epidemiology addresses not only infectious diseases but also non-communicable conditions like cancer and cardiovascular disease,...
722
01:30Preventive Healthcare Services
1.0K
Preventive healthcare services keep people healthy via frequent check-ups, screening, and counseling. They primarily aid in disease prevention rather than treating an acute or chronic illness. Preventive treatment also keeps individuals productive and energetic, allowing them to work well into their retirement years. Examples of preventive care services include:
1.0K
01:14SBAR II: Application of SBAR
4.4K
SBAR is an effective communication tool used by healthcare professionals to communicate patient information accurately. SBAR stands for Situation, Background, Assessment, and Recommendation. For a better understanding, an example is given below.
SBAR Report from a Nurse to a Health Care Provider
S: "Hello, Dr. Smith. This is Jane, RN, from the Med Surg unit. I am calling to tell you about Ms. White in Room 210, who is experiencing increased pain and redness at her incision site. Her recent...
SBAR Report from a Nurse to a Health Care Provider
S: "Hello, Dr. Smith. This is Jane, RN, from the Med Surg unit. I am calling to tell you about Ms. White in Room 210, who is experiencing increased pain and redness at her incision site. Her recent...
4.4K
01:22Healthcare Associated Infections II: Preventive Measures
2.6K
Essential infection prevention measures are based on the knowledge of the infection chain, the modes of transmission in healthcare settings, and the use of the best practices in all healthcare settings. Compulsory public reporting of healthcare-associated infection rates is needed to allow individuals and the community to make informed choices regarding selecting a healthcare facility.
The best practices for preventing healthcare-associated infections include hand hygiene, patient risk...
The best practices for preventing healthcare-associated infections include hand hygiene, patient risk...
2.6K