Prevalence, Determinants, and Coping Strategies of Preoperative Anxiety Among Surgical Patients: A Cross-Sectional Study in Jazan, Saudi Arabia
Preoperative anxiety is common among surgical patients in Jazan, driven mainly by concerns about pain, anesthesia, and surgical outcomes. Effective coping strategies include support from family and friends and relaxation techniques. There is a need for additional support resources to improve patient care and reduce anxiety.
Authors
- Ahmed Sumayli
- Ayman Shami (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6549-7490)
- Alanoud M. Masmali
- Mohammed E Mojiri
- Yahya M Alawi
- Osama A Mobarki (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0007-1900-238X)
- Rehaf Abdulrhman Areeshi
- Areej A Bajubayr
- Raneem B Felemban
- Ibrahim M Hamzi
- Ohoud M Masmali
- Majed M Madkhali
- Faisal H Almalki
- Abdulrahman Y Safhi
- Maram Hafiz Ali Harbi
Institutions
- Umm al-Qura University (SA)
- Prince Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Hospital (SA)
- Alexandria University (EG)
- Jazan University (SA)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Cureus
- Published
- 2024-09-02
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.68454
- Citations
- 3
- Primary Topic
- Music Therapy and Health
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.93