Tobacco consumption, or smoking, is a major cause of preventable morbidity and mortality
worldwide, including in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). In order to reduce the …

Background Saudi Arabia is the fifth largest consumer of calories from sugar-sweetened
beverages (SSBs) in the world. However, there is a knowledge gap to understand factors …

This Special Issue is entitled “Women, patriarchy, and health inequalities: an unresolved
issue”. This unresolved issue—highlighted by the COVID-19 pandemic and illustrated via …

Background: Undertaking preventive health check-ups has proven to be an important
strategy in the fight against several diseases. However, various socioeconomic …

Abstract Background Saudi Arabia is implementing a comprehensive health system
transformation in health services provision, governance, and financing. Given the high …

Background Despite Saudi Arabia's free and well-established cancer care program, breast
cancer incidence and mortality are rising. Husbands' knowledge, and wives' attitudes and …

Health belief and behavior intention affect subsequent health behaviors. The purpose of this
study was to assess the levels of health belief, behavior intention, and health behavior, and …

This study investigates breast cancer survival rates between 2000 and 2022 in northern
Israel, focusing on ethnicity, socioeconomic status, age at diagnosis, and the Charlson …

Background Screening for breast cancer results in early diagnosis of the disease and
improves survival. However, increasing participation of women in screening programs is …

Introduction Breast cancer screening remains pivotal in early detection and intervention.
However, disparities persist, particularly among women with disabilities, necessitating a …