Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women and represents a significant burden among women worldwide. The concept of health literacy is relatively new to the Gulf states, particularly to Saudi Arabia. Research on this topic is scarce, and no study has empirically explored the influence of e-health literacy on breast cancer literacy. The purpose of this study was to measure the impact of e-health literacy on breast cancer literacy among Saudi women in Riyadh city, Saudi Arabia. A cross-sectional survey was conducted online in a cohort of 336 women and disseminated via social media using the e-Health Literacy Scale (eHEALS) and Breast Cancer Literacy Assessment Tool (Breast-CLAT). Multiple regression analysis was executed to identify the sociodemographic factors that influence the e-health literacy and breast cancer literacy of participants. The participants showed high level of e-health literacy with total eHEALS score of 28.79, and better breast cancer literacy with total Breast-CLAT score of 23.44. This study yielded three significant findings: (1) e-health literacy is influenced by age and education which implies that youngest participants showed higher eHEALS scores than their older counterparts and that having increased education level reflected increased eHEALS scores, (2) breast cancer literacy is predicted by education and income which suggests that those who have higher levels of education and higher monthly incomes have increased levels of breast cancer literacy, and (3) breast cancer literacy and e-health literacy were associated which shows that participants with higher eHEALS scores were more likely have increased level of breast cancer literacy. The study revealed that the participants had high level of e-health literacy which correlated to their increased level of breast cancer literacy. The study findings implied that it is important for Saudi women to possess high levels of e-health literacy about breast cancer as more breast cancer educational resources are online nowadays.

Background Patient’s rights are worldwide considerations. Saudi Patient’s Bill of Rights (PBR) which was established in 2006 contained 12 items. Lack of knowledge regarding the Saudi PBR limits its implementation in health facilities. This study aimed to investigate the knowledge of health professions’ students at College of Applied Medical Sciences (CAMS) Riyadh Saudi Arabia regarding the existence and content of Saudi PBR as well as their attitude toward its ineffectiveness. Method A 3-parts survey was used to collect data from 239 volunteer students participated in the study. Data were analyzed by descriptive and analytical statistics using SPSS. Results Results showed that although the majority of students (96.7%) believe in the ineffectiveness of patient’s rights, half (52.3%) of them had perceptual knowledge regarding the existence of Saudi PBR and only 7.9% of them were knowledgeable about some items (1–4 items) of the bill. Privacy and confidentiality of patient was the most common known patient’s rights. Students’ academic level was not correlated to neither their knowledge regarding the bill existence or its content nor to their attitude toward the bill. The majority of the students (93%) reported that only one course within their curriculum was patient’s rights-course related. About one quarter (23.4%) of the students reported that teaching staff used to mention patient’s rights in their teaching sessions. Conclusion The Saudi health professions students at CAMS have positive attitude toward the ineffectiveness of patient’s rights nevertheless they showed limited knowledge regarding the existence of Saudi PBR and its contents. CAMS curriculums do not support the subject of patient’s rights.

Background: The burgeoning rise in social media use has revolutionized information dissemination, rendering social media a vital tool for promoting health campaigns and enhancing 2-way health communication between senders and users. Health planners and policy makers consider social media platforms (SMPs) vital for transferring useful health information to the public. However, there are important concerns about the decision makers’ perceptions of the evolving role of social media in health promotion and education campaigns. Objective: This qualitative study explored how decision makers perceive the role of social media in health promotion and education. We aimed to shed light on strategic efficacy, real-world challenges, and valuable prospects of using social media for health communication. Methods: We adopted a qualitative research method involving in-depth, semistructured, face-to-face interviews. We included 13 participants from government and private health care sectors in the Al-Qassim region of Saudi Arabia, who were key players and decision makers in health care programs and reforms. Data were recorded, transcribed verbatim, and analyzed using thematic analysis to identify key themes and patterns. Results: Five main themes were identified: (1) use of social media (frequency, type of content, target audience, purpose of communication), (2) perceptions of decision makers (how social media influences public health behavior), (3) benefits, (4) challenges, and (5) implications for future use. Participants recognized the positive role of SMPs in spreading health information, particularly in health promotion and awareness campaigns. Communication emerged as a key concept, and WhatsApp, X (Twitter), and Facebook were recognized as major platforms for digital health literacy. The participants used these applications extensively for communication with colleagues, patients, and the public, intending discussion, information exchange, and health promotion campaigns. Content inaccuracy and reliability were identified as major challenges. Furthermore, misinformation and social inequalities were identified as barriers to effective communication. Participants suggested that social media influencers play a more effective role in information dissemination than the health care staff. Far-reaching audiences, visually appealing and engaging content using videos and graphics, and assessing campaign effectiveness using metrics, such as views, shares, likes, and comments, were recognized as major benefits of social media. Participants stressed the promising role of social media in the future as technological advancements in eHealth could revolutionize health care. Conclusions: SMPs play a vital role in sharing information about health-related initiatives. This research highlights the complexities and potential challenges of using social media for health promotion in Saudi Arabia. It emphasizes the need to develop strategies to combat misinformation, address privacy and confidentiality concerns, and ensure compliance with legal and ethical standards. Encouraging communication among key stakeholders, including health promotion experts, government organizations, social media companies, and the general public, can help establish effective guidelines and protocols to overcome the challenges.

The preparedness of healthcare workers for disaster situations depends on their technical skills, disaster knowledge, and psychosocial strength, including teamwork and emotional regulation. This study aims to assess disaster preparedness among healthcare professionals in primary healthcare centers (PHCs) in Alqurayat, Saudi Arabia, with a specific focus on evaluating technical competencies, psychosocial readiness, and predictive modeling of preparedness levels. A mixed-methods approach was employed, incorporating structured questionnaires, semi-structured interviews, and observational data from disaster drills to evaluate the preparedness levels of 400 healthcare workers, including doctors, nurses, and administrative staff. The results showed that while knowledge (mean: 3.9) and skills (mean: 4.0) were generally moderate to high, notable gaps in overall preparedness remained. Importantly, 69.5% of participants reported enhanced readiness following simulation drills. Machine learning models, including Random Forest and Artificial Neural Networks, were used to predict preparedness outcomes based on psychosocial variables such as emotional intelligence, teamwork, and stress management. Sentiment analysis and topic modeling of qualitative responses revealed key themes including communication barriers, psychological safety, and the need for ongoing training. The findings highlight the importance of integrating both technical competencies and psychosocial resilience into disaster management programs. This study contributes an innovative framework for evaluating preparedness and offers practical insights for policymakers, disaster planners, and health training institutions aiming to strengthen the sustainability and responsiveness of primary healthcare systems.