Najim Z Alshahrani
Biographic Data
| ID | 7777628 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Najim Z Alshahrani |
| GIVEN NAMES | Najim Z |
| FAMILY NAME | Alshahrani |
| SIGNATURE | ALSHAHRANI N Z |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Jeddah |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-2163-004X |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 12 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 12 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2022 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Prevalence and determinants of substance use among university students in Saudi Arabia
Background Substance use among university students is a growing public health concern, particularly in sociocultural contexts where reporting may be constrained by sociocultural stigma. National data on substance use patterns and determinants among university students in Saudi Arabia remain limited. This study aimed to determine the prevalence and determinants of substance use among a multi-regional sample of university students in Saudi Arabia. …
Association Between Perceived Covid ‐19 Risk and Current Use of Any Nicotine Product Amongst Adolescents in Saudi Arabia
Rising obesity and shifting disease patterns in Saudi Arabia
Obesity represents a major and growing public health challenge in Saudi Arabia and is commonly accompanied by a broad range of chronic conditions. Understanding population-level changes in body mass index (BMI) distribution and associated disease burden over time is important for surveillance and health system planning. This study aimed to describe temporal trends in BMI categories and examine their associations with chronic disease burden among …
Respiratory symptom burden, vaccination coverage, and preventive health practices among Sudanese Hajj pilgrims who traveled by sea
Background The risk of respiratory infections amplifies at Hajj. Pilgrims who travel by sea may face an elevated risk of such infections; however, contemporary Hajj literature offers limited data on this subgroup. This study assessed respiratory symptom burden, vaccination coverage, and preventive practices among Sudanese pilgrims who traveled to the 2025 Hajj by sea. Methods A descriptive cross-sectional survey was conducted among Sudanese Hajj …
Food neophobia among university students in Saudi Arabia
Introduction Due to the absence of scientific information on food neophobia (i.e., fear or reluctance to try new or unfamiliar foods) among young adults in Saudi Arabia, the aim of this study was to assess the prevalence and predictors of food neophobia in Saudi university students. Methods This cross-sectional study included 480 students from two public universities of Saudi Arabia. The data was collected via an internet-based structured questio…
Sex-stratified analysis of marketing exposure and current e-cigarette use among Saudi adolescents
Background The rising use of e-cigarettes among adolescents presents a growing public health concern, particularly in countries like Saudi Arabia, where tobacco marketing regulation is still evolving. Although marketing is a known driver of youth tobacco uptake, evidence from the Eastern Mediterranean region remains limited. This study examined the association between exposure to e-cigarette marketing and current use among Saudi adolescents using…
Assessment of HIV knowledge and its determinants among the general population in Saudi Arabia
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) remains a global health challenge, with Saudi Arabia reporting one of the lowest prevalence rates worldwide. However, societal stigma and cultural sensitivities may impact reporting and prevention efforts. Understanding HIV knowledge among the general population is crucial for developing effective public health strategies. This study aimed to assess the level of HIV knowledge among the general population in Saud…
Associations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with life satisfaction and self-rated health
Subjective health and wellbeing measures such as self-rated health and life satisfaction are widely used in population health research and surveillance, yet their ability to reflect the lived burden of chronic disease has rarely been tested directly. This cross-sectional study examined whether life satisfaction and self-rated health differ between individuals with and without chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). We used pooled data from …
Global burden and strength of evidence for 88 risk factors in 204 countries and 811 subnational locations, 1990–2021
BACKGROUND: Understanding the health consequences associated with exposure to risk factors is necessary to inform public health policy and practice. To systematically quantify the contributions of risk factor exposures to specific health outcomes, the Global Burden of Diseases, Injuries, and Risk Factors Study (GBD) 2021 aims to provide comprehensive estimates of exposure levels, relative health risks, and attributable burden of disease for 88 ri…
Factors influencing and changes in childhood vaccination coverage over time in Bangladesh
To improve immunization coverage for Bangladeshi children, policymakers must integrate vaccine programs, paying special attention to mothers without at least a high school education and families with low wealth index. Increased antenatal care visits may also aid in increasing the immunization coverage of their children
Islamic ethics and commitment among Muslim nurses in Indonesia
Ethical principles are among the topics that are widely emphasised in the Islamic society. Ethics is a set of values, do’s and don’ts that can play an important role in the effective management of organisations. If employees of organisations, especially medical staff, are working in the atmosphere of Islamic ethics, they show functional behaviours in line with the goals and missions of organisation. Due to the direct relationship and treatment of…
Food Safety Knowledge and Attitudes
Food businesses, such as food trucks (FTs) and family producers have grown rapidly and become popular with people in Saudi Arabia. As foodborne diseases are still a public health concern in the country, consumers should be aware of the safety of foods sold by food trucks. Since there is a dearth of literature, this study aimed to assess the knowledge and attitudes of consumers of food from FTs owned by family producers regarding food safety and f…
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Islamic ethics and commitment among Muslim nurses in Indonesia
Ethical principles are among the topics that are widely emphasised in the Islamic society. Ethics is a set of values, do’s and don’ts that can play an important role in the effective management of organisations. If employees of organisations, especially medical staff, are working in the atmosphere of Islamic ethics, they show functional behaviours in line with the goals and missions of organisation. Due to the direct relationship and treatment of…
Food Safety Knowledge and Attitudes
Food businesses, such as food trucks (FTs) and family producers have grown rapidly and become popular with people in Saudi Arabia. As foodborne diseases are still a public health concern in the country, consumers should be aware of the safety of foods sold by food trucks. Since there is a dearth of literature, this study aimed to assess the knowledge and attitudes of consumers of food from FTs owned by family producers regarding food safety and f…
Factors influencing and changes in childhood vaccination coverage over time in Bangladesh
To improve immunization coverage for Bangladeshi children, policymakers must integrate vaccine programs, paying special attention to mothers without at least a high school education and families with low wealth index. Increased antenatal care visits may also aid in increasing the immunization coverage of their children
Global burden and strength of evidence for 88 risk factors in 204 countries and 811 subnational locations, 1990–2021
BACKGROUND: Understanding the health consequences associated with exposure to risk factors is necessary to inform public health policy and practice. To systematically quantify the contributions of risk factor exposures to specific health outcomes, the Global Burden of Diseases, Injuries, and Risk Factors Study (GBD) 2021 aims to provide comprehensive estimates of exposure levels, relative health risks, and attributable burden of disease for 88 ri…
Respiratory symptom burden, vaccination coverage, and preventive health practices among Sudanese Hajj pilgrims who traveled by sea
Background The risk of respiratory infections amplifies at Hajj. Pilgrims who travel by sea may face an elevated risk of such infections; however, contemporary Hajj literature offers limited data on this subgroup. This study assessed respiratory symptom burden, vaccination coverage, and preventive practices among Sudanese pilgrims who traveled to the 2025 Hajj by sea. Methods A descriptive cross-sectional survey was conducted among Sudanese Hajj …
Food neophobia among university students in Saudi Arabia
Introduction Due to the absence of scientific information on food neophobia (i.e., fear or reluctance to try new or unfamiliar foods) among young adults in Saudi Arabia, the aim of this study was to assess the prevalence and predictors of food neophobia in Saudi university students. Methods This cross-sectional study included 480 students from two public universities of Saudi Arabia. The data was collected via an internet-based structured questio…
Sex-stratified analysis of marketing exposure and current e-cigarette use among Saudi adolescents
Background The rising use of e-cigarettes among adolescents presents a growing public health concern, particularly in countries like Saudi Arabia, where tobacco marketing regulation is still evolving. Although marketing is a known driver of youth tobacco uptake, evidence from the Eastern Mediterranean region remains limited. This study examined the association between exposure to e-cigarette marketing and current use among Saudi adolescents using…
Assessment of HIV knowledge and its determinants among the general population in Saudi Arabia
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) remains a global health challenge, with Saudi Arabia reporting one of the lowest prevalence rates worldwide. However, societal stigma and cultural sensitivities may impact reporting and prevention efforts. Understanding HIV knowledge among the general population is crucial for developing effective public health strategies. This study aimed to assess the level of HIV knowledge among the general population in Saud…
Associations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with life satisfaction and self-rated health
Subjective health and wellbeing measures such as self-rated health and life satisfaction are widely used in population health research and surveillance, yet their ability to reflect the lived burden of chronic disease has rarely been tested directly. This cross-sectional study examined whether life satisfaction and self-rated health differ between individuals with and without chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). We used pooled data from …
Prevalence and determinants of substance use among university students in Saudi Arabia
Background Substance use among university students is a growing public health concern, particularly in sociocultural contexts where reporting may be constrained by sociocultural stigma. National data on substance use patterns and determinants among university students in Saudi Arabia remain limited. This study aimed to determine the prevalence and determinants of substance use among a multi-regional sample of university students in Saudi Arabia. …
Association Between Perceived Covid ‐19 Risk and Current Use of Any Nicotine Product Amongst Adolescents in Saudi Arabia
Rising obesity and shifting disease patterns in Saudi Arabia
Obesity represents a major and growing public health challenge in Saudi Arabia and is commonly accompanied by a broad range of chronic conditions. Understanding population-level changes in body mass index (BMI) distribution and associated disease burden over time is important for surveillance and health system planning. This study aimed to describe temporal trends in BMI categories and examine their associations with chronic disease burden among …
Public health (7 works) · Cross-sectional study (5 works) · Environmental health (5 works) · Logistic regression (5 works) · Medicine (5 works) · Biostatistics (3 works) · Epidemiology (3 works) · Odds (3 works) · Odds ratio (3 works) · Smoking Behavior and Cessation (3 works)