This study aimed to assess the prevalence of internet gaming disorder (IGD) and its associated factors among a sample of adolescents in the Faifa governorate in the south of Saudi Arabia. This was a cross-sectional study targeting intermediate and secondary school adolescent students in the Faifa governorate. Multistage sampling was performed to reach the required sample, where 9 schools were randomly selected, followed by the distribution of the questionnaire to all students at all levels. IGD was assessed using a validated Arabic version of the 20-item IGD scale. A chi-square test was used to evaluate the presence of statistical differences between sample demographic data and IGD. Four hundred and fifty students participated in the current study, where 132 (29.3%) of them were classified as having IGD. The prevalence of IGD was associated with gender, year of study, maternal education status, and the number of hours spent online and playing with friends (P values 0.05). Analysis of the IDG items among the current sample indicated that most were at the conflict stage of IGD. The IGD level identified in our sample is high compared to the published literature. Faifa is a mountainous region and, due to its geographical nature, there are limited public entertainment areas. Adolescents tend to spend more time at home, where they may be more exposed to IGD. This suggests the need for strategies to ensure early identification of those at risk of IGD and to provide preventive and treatment options for these students.

Background and Objectives: Diabetes is one of the most common diseases dealt with by physicians in primary healthcare centers (PHCs). The disease is associated with macrovascular and microvascular complications, especially in those with long disease duration and uncontrolled diabetic nephropathy, which is one of the most common microvascular complications among diabetic patients. This investigation assessed the practices of physicians working at PHCs in terms of diabetic nephropathy screening, management, and referral. Materials and Methods: This study is a cross-sectional investigation targeting physicians working at PHCs in the Jazan region of Saudi Arabia between March and August of 2023. Data were collected via a self-administered questionnaire, which was distributed via online platforms. The questionnaire included sections measuring physicians’ demographic data and associated factors regarding training, the availability of resources, and practices in diabetic nephropathy, including screening, management, and referral. Chi-squared tests were used to assess associations between the practices of physicians and the measured demographics. Result: A total of 234 physicians participated in the investigation. The median age of the participants was 35 years. The adherence level of practice toward diabetic nephropathy according to American Diabetes Association (ADA) guidelines ranged from 40 points (the highest adherence level of participants) to 19 points (the lowest adherence level of participants), with a median of 33 points. Higher adherence levels were noted among physicians in Saudi Arabia, physicians with higher education levels, physicians specializing as family physicians or diabetologists, physicians who reported attending online and on-site training at diabetic centers, physicians who reported continuous access to urine and serum creatinine tests, and physicians who reported continuous access to the American Diabetes Association guidelines (p < 0.05). Conclusions: There are several factors associated with the level of adherence in diabetic nephropathy practice, such as physicians’ education level, specialty, training, and access to guidelines. The findings suggest the need for more training for PHC physicians in the care of patients affected by or at risk of diabetic nephropathy.

Background: Health workers directly involved in the diagnosis, treatment, and care of patients with COVID-19 are at risk of developing mental health symptoms.Objective: The study aimed to assess the quality of life (QoL) of healthcare workers at Prince Mohammed bin Nasser Tertiary Hospital in Jazan during the COVID-19 pandemic, with a focus on the relationship between QoL and stress, anxiety, and depression. Pandemic.Methods: This was a cross-sectional study conducted among healthcare workers at Prince Mohammed bin Nasser Hospital in the Jazan. The study included a sample of 352 healthcare workers. Data was collected through a self-administered questionnaire pertaining to sociodemographic characteristics and the 21-item Depression Anxiety Stress Scale questionnaire, SF-36, for QoL. Descriptive statistics, frequencies, and percentages were used. A chi-squared test was performed to compare categorical data. A one-way ANOVA was performed to compare the effect of disorder variables on QoL. Multiple linear regression analyses were carried out to discern the differences between the different groups of participants in QoL measures.Results: Our results showed a poor QoL among those with a chronic disease (p = 0.002), who worked in the COVID-19 department (p = 0.030) and those who experienced the death of relatives or friends due to COVID-19 (p = 0.003).Conclusion: Healthcare workers, particularly those with chronic diseases or who had lost relatives to COVID-19, exhibited significantly lower QoL levels, especially those working directly in COVID-19 departments.

Purpose: The Saudi Ministry of Health’s electronic health (e-health) initiative aims to promote the higher use of electronic medical records and has established multiple health applications to facilitate access to healthcare. The current investigation measured the satisfaction and experience of physicians concerning e-health systems and identified the factors associated with their satisfaction level. Methods: This study was a cross-sectional investigation targeting physicians working in primary healthcare centers and hospitals in the Jazan region of Saudi Arabia. Data were collected via a self-administered questionnaire between July and September 2022, which was distributed via online platforms. The questionnaire included sections measuring the physicians’ demographic data and their experiences with e-health systems, including information technology (IT) support, training, software design, workload, physician and patient support, and data quality. Chi-square or Fisher’s exact tests were used to assess associations between physicians’ satisfaction levels and the measured demographics. Results: A total of 445 physicians participated in the current investigation. The median age of the participants was 27, and more than half (58.4%) were male. The median level of the satisfaction score was 4 and varied between – 30 (indicating the lowest satisfaction level) and 23 (indicating the highest satisfaction level). Employment rank and work settings were statistically associated with the level of satisfaction (P values < 0.05). The participating physicians were overall satisfied with the e-health systems’ impact on their clinical workflow and ability to reduce their work hours but were less satisfied with the training required to use these systems. Conclusion: A good overall satisfaction level with the established e-health systems in the Jazan region was detected. Senior physicians and physicians working in primary healthcare settings exhibited lower satisfaction levels, indicating a need for further investigations to identify the challenges of using e-health systems in these settings, especially among senior physicians.

Background: Adopting a healthy lifestyle through a balanced diet and regular physical activity is essential for chronic disease prevention, but healthcare workers face occupational constraints that may limit such behaviors. This study assessed perceived capability for healthy diet and physical activity among healthcare workers in the Jazan region of Saudi Arabia using the Capability Assessment for Diet and Activity (CADA) instrument and examined associated factors. Methods: A cross-sectional analytical study was conducted in 2026 in governmental healthcare facilities in the Jazan Health Cluster. A structured electronic questionnaire collected sociodemographic, occupational, and health-related data alongside the 34-item CADA. Total, Diet and Physical Activity CADA scores (1–5) were analyzed using descriptive statistics and multivariable ordinary least squares regression adjusted for sex, education, profession, and workplace; standardized coefficients and Cohen’s f² were reported. Results: A total of 601 healthcare workers participated. Internal consistency was good (Cronbach’s α = 0.84 for the full scale). Mean Total CADA was 3.28 ± 0.80 (scale midpoint 3.0); perceived Diet capability (3.45 ± 0.85) was higher than perceived Physical Activity capability (3.11 ± 0.85). Female sex was independently associated with lower Physical Activity CADA (β = −0.16; 95% CI −0.32 to −0.01; p = 0.042). Bachelor’s and board/doctoral qualifications were associated with higher Total CADA (β = 0.20; 95% CI 0.02 to 0.38; p = 0.026 and β = 0.33; 95% CI 0.07 to 0.58; p = 0.013, respectively). Compared with hospital-based participants, those in primary healthcare centers had lower Total (β = −0.19; 95% CI −0.32 to −0.05; p = 0.007), Diet (β = −0.17; 95% CI −0.31 to −0.02; p = 0.024) and Physical Activity (β = −0.21; 95% CI −0.35 to −0.06; p = 0.006) CADA scores. Effect sizes were small (|β*| ≤ 0.16; R² = 0.076–0.082; Cohen’s f² = 0.08–0.09). Conclusions: As CADA captures perceived capability, these findings reflect self-perception rather than objectively measured behavior; longitudinal studies combining CADA with validated behavioral instruments are warranted to clarify whether perceived capability translates into actual dietary and physical-activity behaviors in healthcare workers, and to evaluate whether workplace-based interventions targeting time pressure and access to supportive environments improve both perceived capability and measured behavior.