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April 2023 -
Volume 21, Issue 3


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From the Editor

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Original Contribution

Prevalence of Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms in Bedridden Dementia Patients. A Study from Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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Mazen A. Basheikh, Ashraf M. Dhaiban, Adnan A. Badahdah, Ahmed T. Almalki, Waahaj A. Kattan, Hisham A. Alshite, Mohammed A. Alqarni,
Suleiman A. Alsuleimani, Jamal A. Thaiban, Abdulrahman O. Batarfi,
Mohammed A. Basheikh
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2023.95256066

Knowledge and practices of health practitioners toward pulmonary tuberculosis in Saudi Arabia
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Manal Alotaibi, Manar Aljohar, Raghad Alyousef, Ruba Alosaimi, Norah Albdaya, Mohammad Alshammri
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2023.95256068

Collagen-Based Grafts and Autologous Dura Replacement in Patients with Dura Abnormalities: A Retrospective Comparative Evaluation
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Zahra Mannan Waheed, Muhammad Muneeb Khan, Fahad Rafiq Butt,
Sana Afzal Khan, Chinonso Ndubuisi, Abrar Hussain
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2023.95256069

Prevalence and characteristics of Nocturnal Enuresis (NE) in affected children aged 5-18 years in Saudi Arabia
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Saleh Mohamed Alrajihi, Hawra Abdali Alshajarah, Reem Ridha Alhijri
Alaa AlQurashi, Abdulaziz Ali Subyani, Abdulaziz Abdullah Alqarni,
Noura Yousef Alrashada
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2023.95256067

Regional Covid

Concerns of parents of students with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) towards the safety of COVID-19 Vaccination in Saudi Arabia (SA)
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Ibraheem M. Alsawalem, Khalaf A, Alotaibi, Omar A. Alsamani
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2023.95256070

Post COVID 19 vaccination symptoms among the health care workers in Egypt
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Hala A. Hussein, Radwa M. Elsayed, Eman I. Elmeshmeshy, Eman M. Abd el-Sattar, Rehab M. Yassen
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2023.95256071

Vaccine hesitancy and COVID-19 vaccine acceptance in Makkah Al-Mukarramah, Saudi Arabia
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Abdurahman Hassan-Hussein, Mohammad Alkot, Arwa A. Al-Subhi,
Haneen I. Barno, Shahad S. Al-Kidaiwi, Rawan A. Zagzoog, Arwa A. Hussain, Renad G. Al-Hazmi, Shada Mohammed Abyad
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2023.95256073

The impact of vitamin D deficiency on gestational COVID-19 infection
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Kader Mutluer, Juwairia Hashmi
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2023.95256074

Education and Training

Prevalence of Computer Vision Syndrome among undergraduate medical students in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: A multi-university cross-sectional study
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Khalid A. Bin Abdulrahman, Abdulmajeed A. Al-Habdan, Mazen. A. Al-Bogami, Abdulmalik. E. Al-Dhafyan, Ahmed A. Basendwah
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2023.95256075

The Effectiveness of Problem-Based Learning in Improving Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving Skills in Medical Students: A Systematic Review of Fifteen Years' Experience (2005-2019)
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Rayed Alreshidi, Fayez Saud Alreshidi
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2023.95256077

Factors Influencing Medical Students and Interns in Choosing a Career in Saudi Arabia. A Cross-Sectional Study
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Murad Aljiffry
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2023.95256078

Review

The Role of Ultrasound in Thyroid Assessment
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Yusuf Bakkar, Rana Bakkar
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2023.95256079

Subclinical Hypothyroidism: significance in conception and pregnancy - a narrative review
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Syed Shahinul Haque, Syed Mohsin Raza
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2023.95256081

Case Report

Case History: A Case of primary Amelanotic Malignant Melanoma

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Imran Ahmad, Bilal Hasan Chaudhry
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2023.95256082

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April 2023- Volume 21, Issue 3

Concerns of parents of students with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) towards the safety of COVID-19 Vaccination in Saudi Arabia (SA)

(1) Department of Special Education, University of Hail, Saudi Arabia
(2) Department of Nursing, Shaqra University, Al Dawadmi, Saudi Arabia
(3) Department of Special Education, University of Hail, Hail City, Saudi Arabia

Corresponding author:
Ibraheem M. Alsawalem
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia 12991
Street: Alomiri
Telephone: +966503186858
Email: i.alsawalem@uoh.edu.sa

Received: February 2023 Accepted: March 2023; Published: April 1, 2023. Citation: Ibraheem M. Alsawalem, Khalaf A, Alotaibi, Omar A. Alsamani. Concerns of parents of students with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) towards the safety of COVID-19 Vaccination in Saudi Arabia (SA). World Family Medicine. March 2023; 21(3): 34-41 DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2023.95256070

Abstract


Background: Although previous scientific studies have confirmed that vaccinations are safe and do not result in harm to students with and without disabilities, some parents of students with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) had concerns that vaccines might cause potential medical issues for their children. These concerns may have an impact on these parents’ decision to vaccinate their students against COVID-19. Therefore, this study aims to explore and understand the concerns of parents of students with ASD about the safety of the COVID-19 vaccination and to what extent these concerns can diminish the willingness of parents of students with ASD to vaccinate their children against COVID-19 in Saudi Arabia (SA).

Methods: a qualitative design was adapted through a developed semi-structured interview. Participants included eight parents of students aged 12 years and over with ASD, who were enrolled in two male state-funded institutions that provide educational services to those with developmental disabilities, including ASD in Riyadh, SA. The study was conducted between 17th of September and the 15th of November 2022.

Results: The results indicated that parents had several concerns regarding the safety of the COVID-19 vaccines. However, their concerns have not diminished their willingness to vaccinate their children. To increase parents’ knowledge and relieve their concerns, several recommendations should be applied such as strict penalties being imposed on parents who refuse to have their children vaccinated, because they put their children in a risky position and the authorities in this matter and using the media to convince the community of the importance of the vaccine and the necessity of addressing it.

Conclusion: The current study emphasized the need to provide more care and support for parents with children with disabilities. An urgent intervention should be provided for children with ASD because they are more likely to be at a higher risk of COVID-19 illness due to the increased prevalence of underlying health conditions, suboptimal vaccination rates, and systemic inequities.

Keywords: COVID-19, vaccines, autism, Saudi Arabia






 


 

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