User profiles for Mostafa A. Abolfotouh
 | Mostafa A. AbolfotouhProfessor of Family Health, Alexandria University Verified email at ngha.med.sa Cited by 4697 |
[HTML][HTML] Awareness, attitudes, and practices related to the swine influenza pandemic among the Saudi public
HH Balkhy, MA Abolfotouh, RH Al-Hathlool… - BMC infectious …, 2010 - Springer
Background During an infectious disease outbreak, it is critical to learn as much as possible
about the concerns, knowledge, attitudes, and behavior of the public. Such information can …
about the concerns, knowledge, attitudes, and behavior of the public. Such information can …
[HTML][HTML] Using the health belief model to predict breast self examination among Saudi women
MA Abolfotouh, AA BaniMustafa, AA Mahfouz… - BMC public health, 2015 - Springer
Background In the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, breast cancer (BC) usually presents at advanced
stages and more frequently in young pre-menopausal women in comparison to western …
stages and more frequently in young pre-menopausal women in comparison to western …
Prospective study of incidence and predictors of peripheral intravenous catheter-induced complications
MA Abolfotouh, M Salam, A Bani-Mustafa… - … and clinical risk …, 2014 - Taylor & Francis
Background Although intravenous therapy is one of the most commonly performed
procedures in hospitalized patients, it remains susceptible to infectious and noninfectious …
procedures in hospitalized patients, it remains susceptible to infectious and noninfectious …
[HTML][HTML] Perception and attitude of healthcare workers in Saudi Arabia with regard to Covid-19 pandemic and potential associated predictors
MA Abolfotouh, AF Almutairi, AA BaniMustafa… - BMC infectious …, 2020 - Springer
Background Healthcare workers (HCWs) face considerable mental and physical stress caring
for patients with Covid-19. They are at higher risk of acquiring and transmitting this virus. …
for patients with Covid-19. They are at higher risk of acquiring and transmitting this virus. …
[HTML][HTML] An assessment of the level of concern among hospital-based health-care workers regarding MERS outbreaks in Saudi Arabia
MA Abolfotouh, AA AlQarni, SM Al-Ghamdi… - BMC infectious …, 2017 - Springer
Background Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) is caused by MERS coronavirus (MERS-CoV).
More than 80% of reported cases have occurred in Saudi Arabia, with a mortality …
More than 80% of reported cases have occurred in Saudi Arabia, with a mortality …
[HTML][HTML] Medication prescribing errors in a pediatric inpatient tertiary care setting in Saudi Arabia
MI Al-Jeraisy, MQ Alanazi, MA Abolfotouh - BMC research notes, 2011 - Springer
Background Medication errors (MEs) are among the most common types of medical errors
and one of the most common and preventable causes of iatrogenic injuries. The aims of the …
and one of the most common and preventable causes of iatrogenic injuries. The aims of the …
Hearing impairments among Saudi preschool children
…, MS AlJomiey, AM AlBadr, MA Abolfotouh - International journal of …, 2012 - Elsevier
BACKGROUND: Hearing loss among school-entrant children in the developing world has
been widely reported as a significant health problem. Failure to detect hearing loss, either …
been widely reported as a significant health problem. Failure to detect hearing loss, either …
[HTML][HTML] Cesarean section in a high-parity community in Saudi Arabia: clinical indications and obstetric outcomes
MA Al Rowaily, FA Alsalem, MA Abolfotouh - BMC pregnancy and …, 2014 - Springer
Background The study of the indications for cesarean section (CS) and its outcomes are
useful for hospitals, clinicians, and researchers in determining strategies to lower the primary …
useful for hospitals, clinicians, and researchers in determining strategies to lower the primary …
Attitudes toward mental illness, mentally ill persons, and help-seeking among the Saudi public and sociodemographic correlates
MA Abolfotouh, AF Almutairi, Z Almutairi… - Psychology research …, 2019 - Taylor & Francis
Background It has been reported that the majority of individuals with mental illnesses (MIs)
do not seek help. Few studies have focused on correlates of a positive attitude toward …
do not seek help. Few studies have focused on correlates of a positive attitude toward …
[HTML][HTML] Impact of basic life-support training on the attitudes of health-care workers toward cardiopulmonary resuscitation and defibrillation
MA Abolfotouh, MA Alnasser, AN Berhanu… - BMC health services …, 2017 - Springer
Background Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) increases the probability of survival of a
person with cardiac arrest. Repeating training helps staff retain knowledge in CPR and in use …
person with cardiac arrest. Repeating training helps staff retain knowledge in CPR and in use …