Ilias Mahmud
Biographic Data
| ID | 6806593 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Ilias Mahmud |
| GIVEN NAMES | Ilias |
| FAMILY NAME | Mahmud |
| SIGNATURE | MAHMUD I |
| AFFILIATIONS | Qassim University |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-1330-7813 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 15 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 15 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2021 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Unravelling the complexity
Health and wellbeing of staff working at higher education institutions globally during the post-Covid-19 pandemic period
Factors identified in this study should be considered in reviewing and updating current support strategies for staff at HE institutions across all countries to reduce stress and burnout and improve wellbeing
Challenges of having a child with congenital anomalies in Saudi Arabia
Background: Congenital anomalies in children lead to morbidity, mortality, or lifelong disabilities. Mothers of children with congenital anomalies face considerable obstacles in parenting their children because of their lack of knowledge about such health conditions, lack of family support, and lack of health, rehabilitation, and social care support. In Saudi Arabia, less attention are given to researching this important issue. In this context, t…
Emergency Medical Service Response Time for Road Traffic Accidents in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Despite preventive measures and initiatives, road traffic accidents are on the rise in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This study aimed to investigate the emergency medical service unit's response to RTA by socio-demographic and accident-related variables in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This retrospective survey included Saudi Red Crescent Authority data on road traffic accidents between 2016 and 2020. As part of the study, information on sociodemog…
HIV-sensitive social protection services in mitigating the challenges and vulnerability of the children affected by HIV/Aids in Bangladesh
Children are particularly vulnerable to the consequences of HIV/AIDS. This paper reports on the challenges faced by children due to their or their parents' HIV/AIDS status and the role of HIV-sensitive social protection in mitigating these challenges. We conducted 32 semi-structured in-depth interviews - 15 with children affected by HIV/AIDS (aged 13-18 years) and 17 with parents of children aged 10-12 years. We found children face significant ch…
Psychological impact of Covid-19 on healthcare workers
COVID-19 has augmented the psychological distress among HCWs. Factors identified in this study should be considered in managing the wellbeing of HCWs, who had been serving as the frontline drivers in managing the crisis successfully across all participating countries. Furthermore, interventions to address their psychological distress should be considered
Exploring Women’s Decision-Making Power and HIV/Aids Prevention Practices in South Africa
Decisions regarding sexual and reproductive health significantly impact women's health and their protection against HIV/AIDS and other sexually transmitted infections. These decisions also impact females' ability to reach their reproductive goals. Women's autonomy is recognized to be vital to women's access to reproductive healthcare, the use of contraceptives, the capacity to avoid or receive treatment for STIs (including HIV), and other reprodu…
E-Cigarette Use among Male Smokers in Al-Ahsa, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
E-cigarette use is increasing globally. Recent evidence suggests that e-cigarettes contain harmful substances that could cause adverse health outcomes. This study investigated the prevalence and associated factors of e-cigarette use among male current smokers in Saudi Arabia. We conducted a cross-sectional survey of adult male current smokers in the Al-Ahsa province of Saudi Arabia. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire. We perform…
Needle-Stick and Sharp Injuries among Hospital Healthcare Workers in Saudi Arabia
Needle-stick or sharp injuries (NSIs) are critical occupational hazards for healthcare workers. Exposure to blood and body fluids through NSIs increases the risk of transmission of blood-borne pathogens among them. The objectives of this study were to estimate the annual incidence of NSIs and investigate the associated factors of NSIs among the healthcare workers in Saudi Arabia. A cross-sectional online survey was conducted between October and N…
Problematic smartphone use among adults
This study aimed to develop and validate a scale to measure problematic smartphone use. Respondents were 708 adults (female = 54.1%, mean age = 25.1 years, SD = 8.5 years) who were randomly recruited for a cross-sectional survey. We purposively selected 24 adults (equal male and female representation; age groups = 18–30, 31–50, and 51–65 years; income groups = low, middle, and high income), who participated in the initial item development fiend t…
Covid-19
BACKGROUND: The current pandemic of COVID-19 impacted the psychological wellbeing of populations globally. OBJECTIVES: We aimed to examine the extent and identify factors associated with psychological distress, fear of COVID-19 and coping. METHODS: We conducted a cross-sectional study across 17 countries during Jun-2020 to Jan-2021. Levels of psychological distress (Kessler Psychological Distress Scale), fear of COVID-19 (Fear of COVID-19 Scale),…
Dietary Behavior of Adolescents in the Qassim Region, Saudi Arabia
This study reports dietary behaviors of adolescents in the Qassim region, Saudi Arabia, and comparison of these behaviors between cities with and without the Healthy Cities Program (HCP). We surveyed 1133 school-attending adolescents aged 15-19, using a multi-staged cluster sampling with probability proportionate to size. Prevalence of daily breakfast consumption was 27.7% among the adolescents. Prevalence of daily vegetables, fruits and milk or …
Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Standard Infection Control Precautions among Health-Care Workers in a University Hospital in Qassim, Saudi Arabia
Hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) contribute to increased length of hospital stay, higher mortality and higher health-care costs. Prevention and control of HAIs is a critical public health concern. This study assessed the knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) of standard infection control precautions among health-care workers (HCWs) in Qassim, Saudi Arabia. A cross-sectional online survey among HCWs was conducted using a structured questionna…
Depression among the Non-Native International Undergraduate Students Studying Dentistry in Bangladesh
This study tried to highlight the struggles faced by international students in Bangladesh studying dentistry. It is evident from the findings that several factors influence students' mental well-being during demanding dental education years
Well-being of children affected by HIV/Aids in Bangladesh
Children affected by HIV or AIDS (CABA) are vulnerable to social consequences such as neglect, stigma, and exclusion, leading to poor child well-being. We assessed the well-being of CABA and the factors associated with it. Our sample included 288 CABA, aged 10–18 years, from four divisions of Bangladesh – Dhaka, Chittagong, Sylhet, and Khulna. The mean age of the children was 12.93 (±2.36) years. Among the children, 58% were boys, 78% were from r…
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Covid-19
BACKGROUND: The current pandemic of COVID-19 impacted the psychological wellbeing of populations globally. OBJECTIVES: We aimed to examine the extent and identify factors associated with psychological distress, fear of COVID-19 and coping. METHODS: We conducted a cross-sectional study across 17 countries during Jun-2020 to Jan-2021. Levels of psychological distress (Kessler Psychological Distress Scale), fear of COVID-19 (Fear of COVID-19 Scale),…
Dietary Behavior of Adolescents in the Qassim Region, Saudi Arabia
This study reports dietary behaviors of adolescents in the Qassim region, Saudi Arabia, and comparison of these behaviors between cities with and without the Healthy Cities Program (HCP). We surveyed 1133 school-attending adolescents aged 15-19, using a multi-staged cluster sampling with probability proportionate to size. Prevalence of daily breakfast consumption was 27.7% among the adolescents. Prevalence of daily vegetables, fruits and milk or …
Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Standard Infection Control Precautions among Health-Care Workers in a University Hospital in Qassim, Saudi Arabia
Hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) contribute to increased length of hospital stay, higher mortality and higher health-care costs. Prevention and control of HAIs is a critical public health concern. This study assessed the knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) of standard infection control precautions among health-care workers (HCWs) in Qassim, Saudi Arabia. A cross-sectional online survey among HCWs was conducted using a structured questionna…
Depression among the Non-Native International Undergraduate Students Studying Dentistry in Bangladesh
This study tried to highlight the struggles faced by international students in Bangladesh studying dentistry. It is evident from the findings that several factors influence students' mental well-being during demanding dental education years
Well-being of children affected by HIV/Aids in Bangladesh
Children affected by HIV or AIDS (CABA) are vulnerable to social consequences such as neglect, stigma, and exclusion, leading to poor child well-being. We assessed the well-being of CABA and the factors associated with it. Our sample included 288 CABA, aged 10–18 years, from four divisions of Bangladesh – Dhaka, Chittagong, Sylhet, and Khulna. The mean age of the children was 12.93 (±2.36) years. Among the children, 58% were boys, 78% were from r…
HIV-sensitive social protection services in mitigating the challenges and vulnerability of the children affected by HIV/Aids in Bangladesh
Children are particularly vulnerable to the consequences of HIV/AIDS. This paper reports on the challenges faced by children due to their or their parents' HIV/AIDS status and the role of HIV-sensitive social protection in mitigating these challenges. We conducted 32 semi-structured in-depth interviews - 15 with children affected by HIV/AIDS (aged 13-18 years) and 17 with parents of children aged 10-12 years. We found children face significant ch…
Psychological impact of Covid-19 on healthcare workers
COVID-19 has augmented the psychological distress among HCWs. Factors identified in this study should be considered in managing the wellbeing of HCWs, who had been serving as the frontline drivers in managing the crisis successfully across all participating countries. Furthermore, interventions to address their psychological distress should be considered
Exploring Women’s Decision-Making Power and HIV/Aids Prevention Practices in South Africa
Decisions regarding sexual and reproductive health significantly impact women's health and their protection against HIV/AIDS and other sexually transmitted infections. These decisions also impact females' ability to reach their reproductive goals. Women's autonomy is recognized to be vital to women's access to reproductive healthcare, the use of contraceptives, the capacity to avoid or receive treatment for STIs (including HIV), and other reprodu…
E-Cigarette Use among Male Smokers in Al-Ahsa, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
E-cigarette use is increasing globally. Recent evidence suggests that e-cigarettes contain harmful substances that could cause adverse health outcomes. This study investigated the prevalence and associated factors of e-cigarette use among male current smokers in Saudi Arabia. We conducted a cross-sectional survey of adult male current smokers in the Al-Ahsa province of Saudi Arabia. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire. We perform…
Needle-Stick and Sharp Injuries among Hospital Healthcare Workers in Saudi Arabia
Needle-stick or sharp injuries (NSIs) are critical occupational hazards for healthcare workers. Exposure to blood and body fluids through NSIs increases the risk of transmission of blood-borne pathogens among them. The objectives of this study were to estimate the annual incidence of NSIs and investigate the associated factors of NSIs among the healthcare workers in Saudi Arabia. A cross-sectional online survey was conducted between October and N…
Problematic smartphone use among adults
This study aimed to develop and validate a scale to measure problematic smartphone use. Respondents were 708 adults (female = 54.1%, mean age = 25.1 years, SD = 8.5 years) who were randomly recruited for a cross-sectional survey. We purposively selected 24 adults (equal male and female representation; age groups = 18–30, 31–50, and 51–65 years; income groups = low, middle, and high income), who participated in the initial item development fiend t…
Challenges of having a child with congenital anomalies in Saudi Arabia
Background: Congenital anomalies in children lead to morbidity, mortality, or lifelong disabilities. Mothers of children with congenital anomalies face considerable obstacles in parenting their children because of their lack of knowledge about such health conditions, lack of family support, and lack of health, rehabilitation, and social care support. In Saudi Arabia, less attention are given to researching this important issue. In this context, t…
Emergency Medical Service Response Time for Road Traffic Accidents in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Despite preventive measures and initiatives, road traffic accidents are on the rise in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This study aimed to investigate the emergency medical service unit's response to RTA by socio-demographic and accident-related variables in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This retrospective survey included Saudi Red Crescent Authority data on road traffic accidents between 2016 and 2020. As part of the study, information on sociodemog…
Health and wellbeing of staff working at higher education institutions globally during the post-Covid-19 pandemic period
Factors identified in this study should be considered in reviewing and updating current support strategies for staff at HE institutions across all countries to reduce stress and burnout and improve wellbeing
Unravelling the complexity
Medicine (13 works) · Environmental health (9 works) · Cross-sectional study (8 works) · Psychology (6 works) · Clinical Psychology (5 works) · Demography (5 works) · Demography (5 works) · Family medicine (5 works) · Psychiatry (5 works) · Clinical Psychology (4 works)