Lanqing Qu^1,2,#, Jinbiao Zhang^1,2,#, Wei Jiang^1,2, Jiayu Zhang^1,2, Die Li¹, Wei Cheng³, Linghua Tao⁴, Hongdan Zhu⁵, Jing Li⁶, Min Xue⁷, Feng Chen⁸, Cuicui Xu⁹, Qiang Shu^1,2,*, Weize Xu^1,2,*

Congenital Heart Disease, Vol.20, No.5, pp. 571-580, 2025, DOI:10.32604/chd.2025.066258 - 30 November 2025

Abstract Background: Congenital heart disease (CHD) is the most common congenital anomaly, but whether the COVID-19 pandemic affects its prevalence is unknown. We aimed to compare the incidence of CHD during the COVID-19 pandemic with that before the pandemic in China. Methods: This multicenter retrospective observational study involved all newborns in seven representative cities of China between 01 September 2019, and 31 December 2021. All the newborns underwent pulse oximetry monitoring combined with cardiac murmur auscultation in the first 6 h to 72 h after birth for CHD screening. We defined fetuses born in and beyond September… More >

Sonja Čanković^1,2, Vesna Petrović³, Vesna Mijatović Jovanović^1,2, Tanja Tomašević^1,2, Dragana Milijašević^1,2, Dušan Čanković^1,4,*

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.27, No.8, pp. 1071-1086, 2025, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2025.066430 - 29 August 2025

Abstract Objectives: Depression is one of the most common mental health disorders in adolescence. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of depressive symptoms (DS) in adolescents aged 15–18 years in the Autonomous Province of Vojvodina (APV) and to analyze the association of sociodemographic and family factors with DS. Methods: The sample consisted of 986 students (47.4% females and 52.6% males) from ten government high schools in all seven districts of the APV. The Kutcher Adolescents Depression Scale (KADS) was used as a screening test for DS. Sociodemographic data were assessed using a… More >

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 >

Muhammad Zaman¹, Mahmoud A. Amer¹, Muhammad Amir¹, Zaheer Khalid¹, Muhammad Taimoor Shakeel², Ibrahim M. Al-Shahwan¹, Mohammed A. Al-Saleh^1,3,*

Phyton-International Journal of Experimental Botany, Vol.94, No.3, pp. 897-910, 2025, DOI:10.32604/phyton.2025.063093 - 31 March 2025

Abstract The common fig (Ficus carica L.), Moraceae family, is a commonly grown fruit tree in the Mediterranean region. Fig mosaic disease (FMD) poses a substantial threat to Saudi Arabia’s fig-producing economy. A survey was conducted during the two seasons of 2021 and 2022 on fig trees, displaying various fig mosaic disease symptoms. A total of 200 fig leaves and fruit samples were collected from various governorates in several Regions of Saudi Arabia including Riyadh, Tabuk, Hail, Qassim, Al-Jouf, Makkah, Jazan, Al-Madinah, Asir, and Northern Borders. These samples were tested by reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) with… 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 >

Ghazi A. Alshumrani^*

Congenital Heart Disease, Vol.19, No.2, pp. 197-206, 2024, DOI:10.32604/chd.2024.049401 - 16 May 2024

Abstract Objective: Coronary artery anatomical variations and anomalies are an important topic due to their potential clinical manifestations. This study aims to investigate the prevalence of coronary artery anatomical variations and anomalies in symptomatic patients with coronary computed tomography angiography (CCTA). Methods: This is a retrospective study that included all symptomatic patients who had CCTA in a tertiary care hospital in Saudi Arabia during a period of seven years. Results: The total number of included patients was 507 (60% males) with a mean age of 57.4 years. Approximately 41% had luminal stenoses, averaging 49.7%. The total number… More >

Rong Fu^*, Luze Xie

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.26, No.1, pp. 21-30, 2024, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2023.041730 - 05 February 2024

Abstract COVID-19, as one of the most serious sudden public health problems in this century, is a serious threat to people’s mental health. College students, as a vulnerable group, are more likely to develop mental health problems. When the body is unable to adapt to new changes in the environment, the main mental health problem that arises is adjustment disorder. The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence and influencing factors of adjustment disorder among college students during the COVID-19 outbreak in China. Cross-sectional data collected by web-based questionnaires were obtained through convenience sampling… More >

Charis Tan^1,2 , Diana Zannino³, Carley Clendenning³, Sophie Offen⁴, Thomas L. Gentles⁵, Julian Ayer⁶, David Tanous⁷, Vishva Wijesekera⁸, Leeanne Grigg⁹, David Celermajer^2,4,10, Mark McGuire^2,4 , Yves d’Udekem^3,11,12, Rachael Cordina^2,4,10,*

Congenital Heart Disease, Vol.18, No.5, pp. 507-523, 2023, DOI:10.32604/chd.2023.028829 - 10 November 2023

Abstract Objective: Sudden cardiac death (SCD) and malignant ventricular arrhythmia (VA) are increasingly recognized as important issues for people living with a Fontan circulation, but data are lacking. We sought to characterize the cohort who had sudden cardiac death, most likely related to VA and/or documented VA in the Australia and New Zealand Fontan Registry including risk factors and clinical outcomes. Methods: A retrospective cohort study was performed. Inclusion criteria were documented non-sustained ventricular tachycardia, sustained ventricular tachycardia, ventricular fibrillation, resuscitated cardiac arrest or SCD > 30 days post-Fontan completion. Results: Of 1611 patients, 20 (1.2%) had VA;… More >

Yoshikiyo Kanada^1,#, Shota Suzumura^1,2,#, Soichiro Koyama¹, Kazuya Takeda¹, Kenta Fujimura¹, Takuma Ii¹, Shigeo Tanabe¹, Hiroaki Sakurai^1,*

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.25, No.7, pp. 855-861, 2023, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2023.028956 - 01 June 2023

Abstract Mental health difficulties can impact students’ motivation, focus, and ability to communicate with others. Students attending medical universities are more likely to experience anxiety, depression, and other mood changes for the first time. However, no study has examined their prevalence among Japanese rehabilitation students. This study investigated the prevalence of anxiety among Japanese rehabilitation students and aimed to identify its predictors. A cross-sectional study was conducted among 148 first-year physical and occupational therapy students at a private medical university in Japan in June 2022. Data on sociodemographic and personal characteristics, such as gender, age, subject… More >

Shuqin Zhang^1,#, Bin Zhang^2,#, Jianying Wu³, Jin Luo¹, Haomin Shi¹, Jirong Qi^3,4,*, Huilian Yang^1,5,*

Congenital Heart Disease, Vol.18, No.2, pp. 127-150, 2023, DOI:10.32604/chd.2023.025616 - 15 March 2023

Abstract Objectives: To estimate the prevalence of Congenital Heart Disease (CHD) in school-age children, to identify the extent to which altitude affects the prevalence of the disease, and to examine trends in prevalence over time in China. Methods: Seven databases were systematically searched and last retrieved on September 10, 2021 for all studies reporting the prevalence of CHD in children after 1970 in China, which were then divided into high and low altitude regions based on 2500 meters above sea level. The random-effected model was used to combine prevalence data and subgroups analysis. The baseline data of… More > Graphic Abstract