Haitham A Alghufaily

Department of medical education, College of Medicine, Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Publications

  • Research   
    Compliance with Short-Term Antibiotics in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
    Author(s): Khalid A Bin Abdulrahman*, Ali M Alaseem, Rayan A Bahmaid, Mohammed M Alharbi, Mohammed N Almutairi and Haitham A Alghufaily

    Background: Short-term antibiotics (ST-AB) are commonly prescribed for treating various bacterial infections. However, adherence to ST-AB and the subsequent potential development of microbial resistance are emerging global concerns. In this research, we proposed investigating the aspects associated with commitment to ST-AB in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. We hypothesized that multiple contributing factors such as level of education, age, and appropriate medical education are positively correlated with adherence to ST-AB. Method: A cross-sectional study was conducted in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. An online self-administered questionnaire was provided to assess the research question. Our data were collected from adult and elderly patients who used the ST-AB for six months. Results: Out of 525 participants surveyed, 393 (75%) were eligible for the research. Around 65% of the participants completed th.. Read More»

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