Saudi Cultural Missions Theses & Dissertations
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Item Restricted Rapid Evaluation of Saudi Arabia’s Nutritional Labelling Policy(University College London, 2024) Al Shaber, Joud; Beard, EmmaBackground: Unhealthy weight is a major global health issue. It's particularly severe in Saudi Arabia (SA) where over 35% of adults are classified as obese. SA’s response has included policies for healthier living, featuring nutritional labelling to help consumers make informed food choices. Aims: This dissertation aims to conduct a rapid systematic review to evaluate the different labelling strategies. Findings will then be used to make evidenced-based recommendations to the existing nutritional labelling policies in SA. Methods: Systematic reviews were first identified from the World Obesity Federation. A rapid search was also conducted in PubMed and Embase from 2021 until January 2024 to identify any recent systematic reviews which may not have been identified by the World Obesity Federation. Search queries included categories on intervention (e.g., nutrition logo, Nutrition Facts, traffic light) and reviews. Online searches were complemented by hand-searching of reference lists as well as the first 20 “related articles” in PubMed for each included systematic review. Gray literature was searched on Google. Results: Sixteen reviews were found. Many identified a positive impact of warning labels, traffic light systems, and color-coded labels on consumer behaviour. However, efficacy depended on several design features (e.g. size, colour and placement) and was increased when part of a multi-component intervention including education and awareness campaigns. Considering SA’s rudimentary nutritional labelling system, the review suggests the adoption of more accessible and interpretative labels, coupled with public health campaigns and pricing strategies, to steer consumers towards healthier alternatives. Conclusion: Evidence from various countries indicate that interpretative labels, such as traffic light systems and warning labels, successfully promote healthier food selections. Subsequent research should concentrate on the enduring impacts of these labelling strategies within Saudi Arabia's distinct socio-cultural setting, investigating demographic variances and the potential role of digital tools in boosting label utilization and understanding.21 0Item Restricted Prevalence of Depression among University Students in Saudi Arabia An Adopted Systematic Review(University of Manchester, 2024-03-27) Alzahrani, Raghad; Shields, GemmaThe prevalence of depression is one of the critical mental disorders that affect a large population. The symptoms of the disorders include sad mood, anhedonia, low self-esteem insomnia, general fatigue, lack of appetite, and decreased concentration. The global prevalence rate is estimated at 4.4% across the populations, and a 49% prevalence of depression and anxiety symptoms among university students in Saudi Arabia. Studies on the prevalence of depression have confirmed that various factors such as sociocultural, biological, and psychological are the main contributors to depression and affect people of all ages. Depression disorders affect the level of quality of life for individuals, which leads to changes in physical activities, emotional functions, and behavioral changes. This study focuses on the prevalence of depression among university students in Saudi Arabia. This group of the population encounters a critical transition from one level of education to another, which requires them to be self-reliant and responsible individuals for them to survive, and from a transition from adolescence to adulthood, which turns out to be stressful at times. The stress mostly emanates from trying to blend into a new lifestyle, maintaining the pressure to excel academically, being away from home, and uncertainty about the future. The prevalence of depressive disorders is the most typical disease affecting many different factors of humanity. University students in Saudi Arabia may be at increased risk of depression owing to the pressure and stress they encounter. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to focus on the level of prevalence of depression among undergraduate university students in Saudi Arabia. A total of 460 journal sources were screened, which resulted in 3 appropriate journal sources for the final inclusion in the study on the prevalence of depression. A systematic review was used to evaluate several kinds of literature on the prevalence of depression among undergraduate university students.35 0Item Restricted The Use of Systems Approaches in Public Health in England A Narrative Review(Saudi Digital Library, 2019-11-23) Aljahdali, Aisha; Saddiq, MohammadPublic health field faces many complex, interrelated challenges that require innovative and collective approaches. These approaches should consider the wider influences of systems that affect health outcomes and prioritize the needs of targeted communities. Moreover, they should foster collaboration with a range of stakeholders, such as policymakers, health professionals, researchers and local organizations, to leverage their expertise and resources. This narrative review explored how systems thinking, the whole system approach and systems leadership can help achieve these goals and improve public health practice.3 0Item Restricted Exploring the impact of social media platforms in enhancing community public health during the Covid-19 pandemic.(Saudi Digital Library., 2023-10-25) Almubark, Majd; Nyashanu, MathewIn December 2019, the pandemic covid-19 spread worldwide and negatively and widely impacted healthcare, social, and economic systems. Lack of awareness, understanding, and readiness during this crisis could endanger individuals and healthcare workers. How to inform the public about the pandemic and its prevention is difficult. Misinformation that can harm people's health spreads faster than the disease. Most of these false rumours are spread on social media. In a public health crisis like the COVID-19 pandemic, governments and health authorities must be able to quickly and accurately distribute information. Social media platforms can be used to communicate and share knowledge during epidemics, but little research investigates their impact on community public health during COVID-19 pandemic protection.18 0