Mahmoud E Elrggal
Biographic Data
| ID | 7919208 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Mahmoud E Elrggal |
| GIVEN NAMES | Mahmoud E |
| FAMILY NAME | Elrggal |
| SIGNATURE | ELRGGAL M E |
| AFFILIATIONS | Umm al-Qura University |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-0026-5514 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 8 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 8 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2021 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Can Pakistan achieve the Unga 70% antibiotic access target? A scoping review of susceptibility data
Background Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) poses a major public health challenge in Pakistan due to irrational antibiotic use and weak surveillance. The WHO AWaRe framework and United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) declaration urge a 70% global use of Access antibiotics. This scoping review aims to assess whether current susceptibility patterns in Pakistan (2020–2024) support achieving or maintaining the 70% Access target. Methods A PRISMA-ScR–ba…
Assessment of awareness, practices, perceptions, and satisfaction of telepsychiatry among mental healthcare providers in Saudi Arabia
MHPs in KSA exhibit high awareness but engage in telepsychiatry practice to a lesser extent. They have a good perception and are satisfied with their telepsychiatry practice. The study recommends that policymakers and stakeholders in KSA should prioritize building the capacities of MHPs in telehealth. Expanding and scaling up awareness activities are essential to improve digital literacy and telehealth practices among MHPs
Assessment of burnout, resilience, and thriving among academic health professionals
Introduction Burnout, resilience, and thriving significantly impact academics, particularly in health professions, where responsibilities are extensive. This study aimed to explore these constructs among academic health professionals, examining sociodemographic and work-related factors influencing these outcomes. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted among academic health professionals via web-based professional networks from August 2022 …
Evaluating Adherence to Therapeutic Drug Monitoring Guidelines for Gentamicin in Neonatal Care
In this study, we assess healthcare providers' adherence to therapeutic drug monitoring (TDM) guidelines for gentamicin in neonates. Conducted at the Maternity and Children's Hospital in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, from July 2020 to July 2022, it retrospectively analyzed the compliance of healthcare workers in managing neonates treated with gentamicin. Covering 410 neonates, primarily diagnosed with respiratory distress (56%) and sepsis (32%), the stud…
The socio-cultural factors behind the Saudi attitude toward Covid-19 vaccination
Introduction: Vaccine distrust and rejection are thought to contribute to disease outbreaks and increased mortality. The present study aimed to analyze the socio-cultural characteristics and attitudes of the Saudi population toward vaccines, using a cross-sectional survey-based approach. Methods: An online questionnaire was used, following the snowball method. A total of 444 people responded, of whom 333 (75%) were female, and 111 (25%) were male…
Assessment of mental wellbeing of undergraduate pharmacy students from 14 countries
Background Pharmacy students will assume future roles as frontline healthcare providers. Therefore, evaluating their current state of mental wellbeing and its associated factors is essential for better planning students' support initiatives. This study aimed to assess mental wellbeing and its associated factors among undergraduate pharmacy students from 14 countries during the pandemic. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted among undergra…
Dispensing Practices for Weight Management Products in Eastern Saudi Arabia
Due to changing lifestyles and socioeconomic status, obesity prevalence has been rising in Saudi Arabia, and community pharmacists often counsel patients about its management. The study aimed to evaluate practices of community pharmacists involved in dispensing products for weight control in four cities located in the eastern province of Saudi Arabia. A cross-sectional study was conducted involving community pharmacists in Dammam, Dhahran, Khobar…
Antimicrobial Usage and Resistance in Makkah Region Hospitals
(1) Background: Inappropriate use of antimicrobials and subsequently rise of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) remains a major public health priority. Over-prescribing of broad-spectrum antibiotics is one of the main contributing factors for the emergence of AMR. We sought to describe antimicrobial prescribing trends among patients in public hospitals in Makkah hospitals. (2) Method: We undertook a point prevalence survey (PPS) in six hospitals in M…
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Dispensing Practices for Weight Management Products in Eastern Saudi Arabia
Due to changing lifestyles and socioeconomic status, obesity prevalence has been rising in Saudi Arabia, and community pharmacists often counsel patients about its management. The study aimed to evaluate practices of community pharmacists involved in dispensing products for weight control in four cities located in the eastern province of Saudi Arabia. A cross-sectional study was conducted involving community pharmacists in Dammam, Dhahran, Khobar…
Antimicrobial Usage and Resistance in Makkah Region Hospitals
(1) Background: Inappropriate use of antimicrobials and subsequently rise of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) remains a major public health priority. Over-prescribing of broad-spectrum antibiotics is one of the main contributing factors for the emergence of AMR. We sought to describe antimicrobial prescribing trends among patients in public hospitals in Makkah hospitals. (2) Method: We undertook a point prevalence survey (PPS) in six hospitals in M…
Assessment of mental wellbeing of undergraduate pharmacy students from 14 countries
Background Pharmacy students will assume future roles as frontline healthcare providers. Therefore, evaluating their current state of mental wellbeing and its associated factors is essential for better planning students' support initiatives. This study aimed to assess mental wellbeing and its associated factors among undergraduate pharmacy students from 14 countries during the pandemic. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted among undergra…
The socio-cultural factors behind the Saudi attitude toward Covid-19 vaccination
Introduction: Vaccine distrust and rejection are thought to contribute to disease outbreaks and increased mortality. The present study aimed to analyze the socio-cultural characteristics and attitudes of the Saudi population toward vaccines, using a cross-sectional survey-based approach. Methods: An online questionnaire was used, following the snowball method. A total of 444 people responded, of whom 333 (75%) were female, and 111 (25%) were male…
Assessment of burnout, resilience, and thriving among academic health professionals
Introduction Burnout, resilience, and thriving significantly impact academics, particularly in health professions, where responsibilities are extensive. This study aimed to explore these constructs among academic health professionals, examining sociodemographic and work-related factors influencing these outcomes. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted among academic health professionals via web-based professional networks from August 2022 …
Evaluating Adherence to Therapeutic Drug Monitoring Guidelines for Gentamicin in Neonatal Care
In this study, we assess healthcare providers' adherence to therapeutic drug monitoring (TDM) guidelines for gentamicin in neonates. Conducted at the Maternity and Children's Hospital in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, from July 2020 to July 2022, it retrospectively analyzed the compliance of healthcare workers in managing neonates treated with gentamicin. Covering 410 neonates, primarily diagnosed with respiratory distress (56%) and sepsis (32%), the stud…
Assessment of awareness, practices, perceptions, and satisfaction of telepsychiatry among mental healthcare providers in Saudi Arabia
MHPs in KSA exhibit high awareness but engage in telepsychiatry practice to a lesser extent. They have a good perception and are satisfied with their telepsychiatry practice. The study recommends that policymakers and stakeholders in KSA should prioritize building the capacities of MHPs in telehealth. Expanding and scaling up awareness activities are essential to improve digital literacy and telehealth practices among MHPs
Can Pakistan achieve the Unga 70% antibiotic access target? A scoping review of susceptibility data
Background Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) poses a major public health challenge in Pakistan due to irrational antibiotic use and weak surveillance. The WHO AWaRe framework and United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) declaration urge a 70% global use of Access antibiotics. This scoping review aims to assess whether current susceptibility patterns in Pakistan (2020–2024) support achieving or maintaining the 70% Access target. Methods A PRISMA-ScR–ba…
Medicine (7 works) · COVID-19 and Mental Health (4 works) · Family medicine (4 works) · Psychology (4 works) · Antibiotic Use and Resistance (3 works) · Antibiotics (3 works) · Health care (3 works) · Internal Medicine (3 works) · Psychiatry (3 works) · Antibiotic resistance (2 works)