Hadeel khalid helmi elshahti
Pediatric, Saudi Arabia
Publications
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Research
Prevalence of Acute Respiratory Infections in Saudi Arabian Children: An Analytical Study of Causes and Risk Factors
Author(s): Moamen Abdelfadil Ismail*, Sarah Ali Awadh Barayan, Nazik Abbas Mohammed Ahmmed, Najla Mohammed Alghamdi, Saud Mohammed Hasan Alshehri, Abdulaziz saad hasan alzahrani, Raghad Khalid Banjar, Hadeel khalid helmi elshahti, Lujain Alaradi, Abdullah Ibrahim Al Mulhim, Batoul Abdullah Alsaffar, Lujain Mohamed Alaradi and Faisal Ibrahim Abbas
Background: Acute respiratory infections (ARIs) are a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in children globally, with significant prevalence in Saudi Arabia due to environmental, socioeconomic, and healthcarerelated factors. This study aimed to assess the prevalence of ARIs among Saudi children and identify key risk factors contributing to their occurrence. Methods: A cross-sectional analytical study was conducted, involving 300 children aged 6 months to 12 years. Data were collected via structured interviews with parents/guardians and clinical record reviews. Variables included socio-demographics, environmental exposures, immunization status, and nutritional indicators. Statistical analyses, including chi-square tests and logistic regression, were performed using SPSS version 26. Results: The prevalence of ARI.. Read More»