Abdullah A. Alharbi¹, Ahmad Y. Alqassim^1,*, Mohammad A. Jareebi¹, Ahmad A. Alharbi², Nada M. Makein¹, Fatimah H. Al Ghazwi³, Seba Y. Muzaiiadi³, Joud N. Refaei³, Revan A. Arishi³, Bashaer A. Al Rajhi³, Fatima A. Aqili³, Saleha M. Ayoub³, Mohammed A. Muaddi¹

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.27, No.5, pp. 701-716, 2025, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2025.062924 - 05 June 2025

Abstract Background: Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), a common endocrine disorder in reproductive-aged women, has substantial physical and psychological impacts. While the physical manifestations of PCOS are well established, the psychological burden, especially anxiety, is understudied in Saudi Arabia. This study aimed to assess the prevalence of generalized anxiety disorder among females with PCOS compared to those without PCOS, and to identify the clinical and sociodemographic factors associated with anxiety in the Jazan region of Saudi Arabia. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted between January and March 2023 using an Arabic self-administered online questionnaire distributed via social… More >

Abdullah A. Alharbi¹, Ahmad Y. Alqassim^1,*, Mohammed A. Muaddi¹, Najat H. Aldubayyan¹, Rana I. Abuhadi¹, Futon A. Akoor¹, Sarah J. Mobarki¹, Imtenan A. Oberi¹, Ghaidaa H. Alharbi¹, Yara Ajeebi¹, Adnan M. Alkhayat², Hafiz Malhan³, Mohammed Bakkar⁴, Anwar M. Makeen¹

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.26, No.5, pp. 351-359, 2024, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2024.047219 - 30 May 2024

Abstract Sickle Cell Anemia (SCA) is a prevalent genetic condition in Saudi Arabia, particularly in the Jazan region. The study’s purpose was to assess the prevalence of de-pression among individuals with SCA in this area and to identify the factors associated with this condition. The study involved 391 adult participants, all patients in the hematology center of Prince Mohammed bin Nasser Hospital (PMNH). Data was collected through an anonymous interview questionnaire–the Arabic version of the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9)–between March–May 2022. The questionnaire covered socio-demographic information and variables related to the participant’s SCA history, such as… More >