ArticleJournal of family medicine and primary care2021
Prevalence of alopecia and its contributing factors among primary healthcare attendees in the Jazan region, Saudi Arabia.
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- Stress-induced hair loss among students in a public Saudi University in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.Journal of family medicine and primary care · 2026Article
- Awareness, Beliefs, and Psychological Impact of Patients with Alopecia Areata in Saudi Arabia: A Multi-Center Study.Patient preference and adherence · 2024Article
- Assessing the Impact of Alopecia on Quality of Life, Depression, and Self-Esteem in Saudi Arabia.Cureus · 2023Article
- The psychosocial burden of androgenetic alopecia in Saudi Arabia: A cross-sectional study.Journal of family medicine and primary care · 2023Article
- Stress-Related Hair Loss Among the General Population in Al Majma'ah, Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study.Cureus · 2023Article
- The Impact of Androgenic Alopecia on the Quality of Life of Male Individuals: A Cross-Sectional Study.Cureus · 2023Article
- Treatment Patterns and Unmet Needs in the Management of Alopecia Areata: Results of a Physician's Survey in the Middle East.Dermatology and therapy · 2023Article
- Quality of Life and the Presence of Depression Among Adults with Hair Loss in the South of Saudi Arabia.Psychology research and behavior management · 2022Article
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Abstract
backgroundAlopecia is a common health condition that can be associated with social and psychological consequences.
aimsThis study aims to estimate the prevalence of hair loss and its associated risk factors among primary healthcare center (PHC) attendees in the Jazan region.
methodsThis investigation was a cross-sectional study conducted in the Jazan region of southwest Saudi Arabia. A total of 23 PHCs were randomly selected from five governorates in the region. Data were collected via interviewing PHCs attendees and were asked about their demographic characteristics, presence of hair loss, and among attendees who confirmed having hair loss, they were further asked about associated clinical features, healthcare-seeking behavior, and factors that might contribute to the development of their condition.
resultsA total of 729 participants consented to be involved in this study. The number of respondents who reported having hair loss was 483, representing 66.3% of the whole sample. Gender appears to have the highest level of variability, with the majority of participants reporting hair loss being female ( LIMITATIONS: The main weakness of this investigation is related to relying on a reported presence of hair loss without having it confirmed with a clinical diagnosis.
conclusionA minority of participants who reported suffering from hair loss were further evaluated by healthcare professionals to learn the cause of their hair loss. This may indicate the presence of poor hair care and the probability of a higher risk of hair loss requiring the development of suitable preventive strategies.
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