A scoping review on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on physical activity and sedentary behavior in Saudi Arabia

KR Evenson, SA Alothman, CC Moore, MM Hamza… - BMC Public Health, 2023 - Springer
Abstract Background In Saudi Arabia, stay-at-home orders to address the coronavirus
disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic between March 15 and 23, 2020 and eased on May …

Effectiveness of interventions promoting physical activity and reducing sedentary behavior in community-dwelling older adults: an umbrella review with application to …

SA Alessy, JD Malkin, EA Finkelstein… - Journal of Epidemiology …, 2023 - Springer
Abstract Background As Saudi Arabia is expected to face population aging in the future, the
burden of diseases arising from inadequate physical activity (PA) and excess sedentary …

Gender Disparities in Osteoporosis Knowledge, Health Beliefs and Preventive Behaviors in Najran City, Saudi Arabia

HA Ibrahim, MH Nahari, MA Al-Khadher, NI Ismail… - Nutrients, 2023 - mdpi.com
Osteoporosis is a chronic bone disease affecting both men and women, but it is more
prevalent in women. Promoting a healthy lifestyle among adults, particularly women, is …

Investigating the mediating role of ethical issues and healthcare between the metaverse and mental health in Pakistan, China, and Saudi Arabia

Y Xiao, SF Ahmad, M Irshad, H Guo… - Humanities and Social …, 2024 - nature.com
This article examines the mediating role of ethical issues and healthcare on the relationship
between the Metaverse and mental health. It also investigates the impact of the Metaverse …

Factors Associated with Lifestyle Behaviors among University Students—A Cross-Sectional Study

SA Alothman, AA Al Baiz, AS Alzaben, R Khan… - Healthcare, 2024 - mdpi.com
Lifestyle behaviors are daily habits influenced by social and environmental factors. This
study examined lifestyle behaviors and their associations with sociodemographics …

Feasibility and acceptability of a cohort study baseline data collection of device-measured physical behaviors and cardiometabolic health in Saudi Arabia: expanding …

AI Alaqil, B del Pozo Cruz, SA Alothman, MN Ahmadi… - BMC Public Health, 2024 - Springer
Background Physical behaviors such physical activity, sedentary behavior, and sleep are
associated with mortality, but there is a lack of epidemiological data and knowledge using …

Awareness and Knowledge of the Physical Activity Guidelines and Their Association with Physical Activity Levels

AM Wafi, SN Wadani, YY Daghriri, AI Alamri… - Sports, 2024 - mdpi.com
Background: Physical activity guidelines recommend that adults engage in aerobic exercise
and activities that preserve or increase muscle mass. The primary aim of this study was to …

Primordial and Primary Prevention of Ischemic Stroke in Saudi Arabia: A Combination Approach and Evolving Concepts

H Algahtani, B Shirah, V Hachinski - Saudi Journal of Medicine & …, 2024 - journals.lww.com
Ischemic stroke is a considerable public health hazard and a significant cause of disability
and mortality in Saudi Arabia. Primary prevention strategies in the country are currently …

[HTML][HTML] Health Coaching for Weight Loss Among Overweight and Obese Individuals in Saudi Arabia: A Retrospective Analysis

RA Aldhamin, G Al-Ghareeb, A Al Saif, Z Al-Ahmed - Cureus, 2023 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Background Health coaching is an increasingly used strategy to help in adopting lifestyle
changes for weight loss. While Saudi Arabia has one of the highest obesity prevalences …

The Relationship Between Physical Activity and Smartphone Usage Among University Students in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

SA Alhurishi - Journal of High Institute of Public Health, 2023 - journals.ekb.eg
Background: Physical activity is a very positive behavior that has many health benefits, so
understanding current physical activity levels in specific populations is important for health …