Rafiulla Gilkaramenthi
Biographic Data
| ID | 7687690 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Rafiulla Gilkaramenthi |
| GIVEN NAMES | Rafiulla |
| FAMILY NAME | Gilkaramenthi |
| SIGNATURE | GILKARAMENTHI R |
| AFFILIATIONS | Almaarefa University |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-6061-9401 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 4 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 4 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Knowledge, attitudes, and practices toward obesity and their determinants
Background: Obesity remains a major global health challenge and a significant contributor to chronic diseases. This study aimed to assess knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) related to obesity and to identify sociodemographic and clinical factors influencing these domains among individuals with obesity. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted using a convenience, non-probability sampling method among individuals with obesity recruit…
Exploring the role of community pharmacists in addressing obesity
Introduction: Obesity has emerged as a significant public health concern in Saudi Arabia, with rising prevalence rates contributing to an increased risk of chronic diseases such as diabetes and cardiovascular disorders. Community pharmacists, as accessible healthcare providers, hold the potential to play a critical role in weight management. This study aimed to explore the beliefs, practices, and barriers encountered by community pharmacists in S…
Non-communicable diseases in Saudi adolescents
Objectives This study aimed to assess the prevalence of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) among Saudi adolescents, focusing on obesity, conduct disorder, asthma, and anxiety, and to identify potential risk factors associated with these conditions. Methods A retrospective cross-sectional analysis was conducted using data from 2,160 adolescents sourced from official government databases and peer-reviewed literature. Statistical methods included one-…
Seasonal patterns of infectious diseases in Riyadh Province, Saudi Arabia
This study investigated the seasonal impact on the prevalence of infectious diseases in the Riyadh Province of Saudi Arabia. The study retrieved data from official websites and articles to analyse the incidence of microbial infections attributed to bacteria, viruses, fungi, and protozoa across various months of the year. The data was statistically analysed by one-way analysis of variance followed by chi-square and Pearson’s correlation coefficien…
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Exploring the role of community pharmacists in addressing obesity
Introduction: Obesity has emerged as a significant public health concern in Saudi Arabia, with rising prevalence rates contributing to an increased risk of chronic diseases such as diabetes and cardiovascular disorders. Community pharmacists, as accessible healthcare providers, hold the potential to play a critical role in weight management. This study aimed to explore the beliefs, practices, and barriers encountered by community pharmacists in S…
Non-communicable diseases in Saudi adolescents
Objectives This study aimed to assess the prevalence of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) among Saudi adolescents, focusing on obesity, conduct disorder, asthma, and anxiety, and to identify potential risk factors associated with these conditions. Methods A retrospective cross-sectional analysis was conducted using data from 2,160 adolescents sourced from official government databases and peer-reviewed literature. Statistical methods included one-…
Seasonal patterns of infectious diseases in Riyadh Province, Saudi Arabia
This study investigated the seasonal impact on the prevalence of infectious diseases in the Riyadh Province of Saudi Arabia. The study retrieved data from official websites and articles to analyse the incidence of microbial infections attributed to bacteria, viruses, fungi, and protozoa across various months of the year. The data was statistically analysed by one-way analysis of variance followed by chi-square and Pearson’s correlation coefficien…
Knowledge, attitudes, and practices toward obesity and their determinants
Background: Obesity remains a major global health challenge and a significant contributor to chronic diseases. This study aimed to assess knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) related to obesity and to identify sociodemographic and clinical factors influencing these domains among individuals with obesity. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted using a convenience, non-probability sampling method among individuals with obesity recruit…
Environmental health (3 works) · Medicine (3 works) · Obesity and Health Practices (3 works) · Obesity (2 works) · Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet (2 works) · Public health (2 works) · Bariatric Surgery and Outcomes (1 work) · COVID-19 epidemiological studies (1 work) · Cross-sectional study (1 work) · Demography (1 work)