Introduction: Smoking remains a leading cause of preventable diseases worldwide, including cancer, heart disease, and respiratory disorders. In Saudi Arabia, the prevalence of smoking has been increasing, particularly among men and adolescents. However, limited research has focused on the...

(1) Background: This study aims to identify the sociodemographic, behavioural, and systemic predictors of colorectal cancer (CRC) screening among primary healthcare attendees in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, to inform targeted interventions and policy strategies. (2) Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted between March and July 2023 across 48 randomly selected primary healthcare centers in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The target population for this study was adults aged 18 and above attending primary healthcare centers in Riyadh. Multi-stage random sampling was used to recruit participants. Multivariate logistic regression was performed to identify independent predictors of CRC screening. (3) Results: CRC screening uptake was found to be only 4.2%. Age was a significant predictor, with individuals aged 50–75 years (adjusted odds ratio [AOR]: 1.90, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.50–2.42) and those aged 75 years or older (AOR: 1.37, 95% CI: 1.01–1.87) being more likely to undergo screening compared to younger individuals. Insurance coverage strongly influenced screening behaviour (AOR: 1.64, 95% CI: 1.37–1.96). Smokers were nearly four times more likely to participate in screening than non-smokers (AOR: 3.87, 95% CI: 3.21–4.69), and physical activity was positively associated with screening (AOR: 1.43, 95% CI: 1.11–1.82). (4) Conclusions: CRC screening uptake in Riyadh is critically low, highlighting the need for targeted public health interventions. Key predictors such as age, insurance coverage, smoking, and physical activity underscore the importance of addressing sociodemographic disparities and promoting health awareness. The findings emphasize the need for culturally tailored educational campaigns, improved healthcare access, and enhanced screening programs to increase uptake.

Preventing Chronic Disease (PCD) is a peer-reviewed electronic journal established by the National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. PCD provides an open exchange of information and knowledge among researchers, practitioners, policy makers, and others who strive to improve the health of the public through chronic disease prevention.

Background/Objectives: Despite the high incidence of sickle cell anemia in Saudi Arabia, little is known about the sociodemographic characteristics, behavioral risk factors, and concomitant conditions of the condition. We performed this study to measure the prevalence of sickle cell anemia and its associated predictors among Saudi residents. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted in 48 primary healthcare centers across Saudi Arabia. A total of 14,239 Saudi residents were included through multi-stage random sampling. Data on sociodemographic variables, behavioral factors, and comorbidities were collected using a validated and reliable questionnaire. Univariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses were performed to identify the predictors of sickle cell anemia, with the statistical significance set at a p-value of <0.05. All analyses were carried out using SPSS version 26 for Windows. Results: Overall, the prevalence of sickle cell anemia was found to be 3.2% among Saudi residents. There was a positive association between insurance coverage and sickle cell anemia (AOR: 1.87; 95% CI: 1.52, 2.31). The odds of sickle cell anemia were 1.39 times higher among diabetic than non-diabetic individuals (AOR: 1.39; 95% CI: 1.01, 1.91). There were positive associations between sickle cell anemia and hypertension (AOR: 1.70; 95% CI: 1.23, 2.35), high cholesterol (AOR: 2.38; 95% CI: 1.74, 3.24), and heart disease (AOR: 8.05; 95% CI: 6.05, 10.71). Conclusions: Our findings indicate significant associations between sickle cell anemia and insurance coverage, smoking, obesity, diabetes mellitus, hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, and heart disease. While the overall prevalence of sickle cell anemia in our study was relatively modest, the Saudi Arabian government should prioritize the objective quantification of the disease burden across the population to effectively mitigate its consequences.

Background/Objectives: Despite a link between self-perception of health and morbidity and mortality, data are scarce on factors that can predict one’s health perception, particularly in nations like Saudi Arabia. We conducted a needs assessment to evaluate health perception and identify sociodemographic, behavioural, and comorbidity-related factors influencing health perception among Saudi individuals. Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional survey utilizing an electronic questionnaire that was distributed to 14,239 people who visited primary healthcare centers in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. We used multiple logistic regression to identify predictors of good health. Data was analyzed using SPSS software. Results: About one-third of the individuals (33.7%) perceived to have excellent health and 35.6% perceived to have very good health. Only 2.1% of the study participants perceived to have poor health. Compared to participants younger than 50 years, those aged 50–75 years were 10% less likely to perceive their health as good (AOR: 0.89, 95% CI: 0.82, 0.97). Males were 1.09 times more likely to perceive their health as good than females (AOR: 1.09, 95% CI: 1.01, 1.18). Smokers were 74% less likely than non-smokers to perceive their health as good (AOR: 0.26; 95% CI: 0.24, 0.29). Obese individuals were 20% less likely to perceive their health in good condition than non-obese individuals (AOR: 0.80; 95% CI: 0.65, 0.98) Individuals with heart disease were about 50% less likely to perceive their health as good condition than those without heart disease (AOR: 0.52; 95% CI: 0.40, 0.76). Conclusions: Despite the high frequency of risk factors, we discovered that Saudis perceive their health to be good on average. However, an independent association between older age, females, smoking, obesity, and heart disease with poor health calls for future epidemiological studies incorporating qualitative dimensions to explore why these individuals with specific risk profiles perceive their health as worse than others.

Prostate cancer stands as a significant global health concern, representing a leading cause of cancer-related morbidity and mortality among men [1]. In 2020, an estimated 1.4 million new cases and ...