Alaa F Mujallad

Dr. Alaa F Mujallad

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Academic Career Length

4Years (2023-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

Representative Publications

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1 March 2024 in Journal of Pure and Applied Microbiology
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AMAlaa F Mujallad
Alaa F Mujallad
HYHala Mohd Yasin
Hala Mohd Yasin
HAHotaf Abdullah Alharbi
Hotaf Abdullah Alharbi
Mazin BarryMazin Barry
Mazin Barry
MQMohammed Qashqary
Mohammed Qashqary
The onset of COVID-19 has had a profound impact on the world, leading to significant adjustments in human behavior. A plethora of behavioral modifications have been embraced by individuals. As COVID-19 symptoms are similar to influenza symptoms, this study aimed to measure attitudes regarding the uptake of influenza vaccination in the COVID-19 era. This cross-sectional study used a self-administered questionnaire. A total of 311 participants were conveniently selected from two of the most popular shopping malls in Jeddah City, Saudi Arabia, during a three-day influenza awareness campaign conducted between 11 November 2020 to 14 November 2020. Demographic items and all scales (summed and examined for internal reliability using Cronbach’s alpha) were analyzed using univariate analysis, including measures of central tendencies and frequencies. This study indicates that the COVID-19 pandemic has not significantly affected vaccination adoption rates. Only 9.3% of the individuals who received the vaccine expressed fear or a desire for protection against COVID-19.

1 January 2023
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AMAlaa F Mujallad
Alaa F Mujallad
People unfamiliar with Saudi Arabia will never realize the change the country is experiencing today. Women have become empowered over a short period. Change is happening now and is happening quickly. Women who have never even considered being engaged in higher positions are taking managerial and leadership positions. Along with the change that is taking place, the healthcare sector is one priority for the newly crowned prince Mohammed bin Salman in his 2030 vision to the nation. The Minister of Health addresses that nursing is the top priority to achieve the vision of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, pointing out that 50% of the total workforce in the health sector are nurses. The researcher used secondary data from the Ministry of Health in Saudi Arabia to do a Descriptive Comparative Research Design to compare the number of nursing students to medical students in the major public universities in Saudi Arabia to see if there is a big difference between choosing nursing and medicine in the light of the high demand for the nursing profession. Key Words: Nursing, Saudi Arabia, Nursing Shortage, Vision 2030

16 July 2026 in Children
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AMAlaa F Mujallad
Alaa F Mujallad
FEFatma Ahmed Elsobky
Fatma Ahmed Elsobky
HYHala Mohd Yasin
Hala Mohd Yasin
RARimas M. Alharbi
Rimas M. Alharbi
RMReema H. Mohammed
Reema H. Mohammed
MSMarwa Ahmed Ibrahim Shahin
Marwa Ahmed Ibrahim Shahin
Background: Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is one of the most prevalent neurodevelopmental disorders among children and is associated with significant behavioral, academic, and social challenges. Caregiver-focused behavioral interventions have gained increasing attention as effective non-pharmacological approaches for improving child outcomes and enhancing parental management skills. Thus, this study aimed to evaluate the potential effectiveness of behavior change wheel (BCW)-based nursing intervention in improving maternal behavioral management practices, as well as child outcomes involving ADHD symptoms among preschool children aged 3–6 years with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. Methods: A one-group pretest–posttest quasi-experimental design was conducted among 55 mothers and their children diagnosed with ADHD at Thawat Center and King Abdullah Center for Disability Services in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The study did not include a control group. Participants were recruited using a convenience sampling technique. Data were collected using a sociodemographic questionnaire, ADHD Rating Scale IV—Preschool Version, the BCW Intervention Compliance Questionnaire, and the Parental Knowledge and Attitude Questionnaire. The intervention was implemented over eight weeks and included educational sessions, behavioral skills training, motivational enhancement, role-play activities, and follow-up reinforcement. Results: The preliminary findings from the one-group pre/posttest quasi-experimental study revealed statistically significant improvements in children’s inattentive and hyperactivity symptoms following the intervention (p < 0.001). Mothers also demonstrated significant improvements in perceived knowledge, attitudes, and compliance with BCW components after program implementation (p < 0.001). The proportion of mothers with satisfactory perceived knowledge increased from 21.8% pre-intervention to 94.5% post-intervention, while positive attitudes increased from 23.6% to 98.2%. In addition, compliance with BCW components improved from 30.9% before the intervention to 94.5% after implementation. Conclusions: The BCW-based nursing intervention was associated with pre–post improvement in maternal caregiving outcomes and reduced ADHD symptoms among preschool children. These preliminary findings from the one-group pretest–posttest quasi-experimental study suggest the potential value of theory-informed, caregiver-focused nursing interventions in pediatric and community healthcare settings. However, due to the one-group pretest–posttest design without a control group, causal inferences cannot be made. Further controlled studies are needed to confirm these associations and establish causal inferences.