Asir Region Research Articles

The perspective of pharmacist on pharmacovigilance and adverse drug reaction reporting in Asir region, Saudi Arabia.

Adverse drug reactions (ADRs) are widespread worldwide, and their intervention is critical to patient safety and healthcare quality. Pharmacists are essential in monitoring and reporting ADRs, directly influencing patient care. This study aimed to examine the prevalence of ADRs among pharmacists and their knowledge regarding ADRs, including the factors affecting ADR reporting. From September 2021 to November 2021, a cross-sectional survey among pharmacists in the Asir area of Saudi Arabia was planned. This study involved contacting 97 pharmacists using a cluster sampling method. The study's goals were met using a 25-item self-administered questionnaire. Data analysis was done using SPSS version 25 (IBM Corp., Armonk, NY, USA). Ninety-seven pharmacists (male 53.6% and female 46.4%) completed the survey. More than three-fourths of the participants (78.4%) know the ADR reporting system. The survey was completed by 97 pharmacists (male 53.6% and female 46.4%). More than three-quarters of the participants (78.4%) were aware of the ADR reporting system, and the majority (70.8%) were aware that it is done using an online system. Still, only 56.7% knew that the Saudi FDA is the regulatory agency collecting ADR data in Saudi Arabia. Furthermore, 73.2% cited stress in the workplace as a critical deterrent to reporting. Most respondents (76.3%) had an unfavorable attitude about reporting ADRs. Pharmacists understand ADR reporting, but most lack the mentality to report the incidents. As a result, comprehensive and ongoing training for pharmacists is required to raise awareness of the need for ADR reporting.

Investigating the Significance and Benefits of Incorporating Innovative Educational Technology in Teaching the English Language to Saudi Learners at the Tertiary Level: The University Faculty's Perspectives

The significance and advantages of utilizing innovative educational technology gadgets in the classroom have become a source of research interest in current years. This study pursues to explore King Khalid University's staff members' perspectives on the significance and benefits of incorporating innovative educational technology in teaching the English language to Saudi learners at the tertiary level. This research arrogates the descriptive-analytical approach. Moreover, the theoretical framework of the study was a questionnaire prepared by the two researchers to get information and was applied to fifty-two selected King Khalid University staff members in the Asir region to get their perspectives on the significance and benefits of incorporating innovative educational technology in teaching the English language to Saudi learners at the tertiary level, their groundwork to integrate technology, the types of technology employed and the challenges they encountered in incorporating technology. The results indicate that most of King Khalid University's staff members had positive perspectives on the significance and benefits of incorporating innovative educational technology in teaching the English language. The study results have pedagogical implications and some recommendations for strategies and instructions for further investigations and facilitating the utilization of technology in teaching and learning.

Treatment Beliefs and Practices towards Low Back Pain among Teachers in Asir Region, Saudi Arabia-A Cross-Sectional Study.

The prevalence of low back pain (LBP) is increasing exponentially, with this public health issue affecting over 70% of the population. However, sedentary careers exacerbate the problem further, with professions such as teaching disproportionately affected. In addition, the general population does not seek interventions from medical professionals for LBP; instead, they opt to manage their pain with over-the-counter medications, such as sedatives. The purpose of this study was to explore practices and beliefs related to back pain treatment among schoolteachers in the Asir region. This cross-sectional study included a sample of 312 teachers from the Asir region, with data collected regarding the prevalence of back pain, management approaches, and beliefs surrounding medical interventions. Chi-square or exact tests defined the association between variables, with significance determined at p < 0.05. Our results revealed that 67.3% of Saudi Arabian teachers experienced LBP within the last two months, with a continuous condition representing 36.7% of cases. This study identified several different treatment modalities the participants use to manage their pain, including sedatives, best rest, kaiy (traditional cautery), and local adhesives, with sedatives being the most employed method. It also highlighted that increased daily working hours and total days worked significantly increased the prevalence of LBP (p < 0.05). Although a considerable number of the included teachers were highly educated, with some teaching experience, they had a poor level of awareness and an incorrect attitude towards pain management. Enhanced efforts should be made to improve teachers' awareness regarding back pain causes and management methods.

BASIC PSYCHOLOGICAL NEEDS OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES IN THE KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA DURING COVID-19

Helping persons with disabilities in times of the spread of COVID-19 is a major step to ensure their social and psychological adaptation. This call comes from the fact that from a health perspective, persons with disabilities have less immunity and are more vulnerable to diseases and infections. Many persons with disabilities also expressed their concerns regarding the safety of their disabled family members. Therefore, this study aimed to identify the impact of the new COVID-19 on the psychological and social adjustment of persons with disabilities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The sample of the study was chosen randomly from the Asir region. The sample comprised families of persons with disabilities. Participants responded to a questionnaire, which was sent electronically via WhatsApp to the families of persons with disabilities. The questionnaire gathered demographic information about the disabled member (age and level of disability). The questionnaire went under statistical treatment to extract data for analysis. The results showed less ability for persons with disabilities to adapt psychologically and socially to the spread of COVID-19. The findings revealed the existence of fundamental differences in the levels of psychological and social adaptation among these persons with disabilities due to the level of disability of their members and due to the variable of age, and in favor of the age group of 11-15. The study recommended providing safe methods of communication with persons with disabilities to reduce the feeling of psychological isolation and loneliness as much as possible during quarantine or curfew periods. Keywords: Persons with Disabilities, COVID-19, Psychological and Social Adaptation DOI： https://doi.org/10.35741/issn.0258-2724.58.3.39

Self-care strategies for the management of primary dysmenorrhea among young women in Asir region, Saudi Arabia: a cross-sectional study.

Dysmenorrhea is a global public health issue that affects around three-quarters of young women and is categorized into primary and secondary. Primary dysmenorrhea is characterized by painful menstrual cramps and it is not linked to any underlying uterine pathology. The global prevalence of primary dysmenorrhea has been estimated to range from 45-95% of women of reproductive age. Dysmenorrhea negatively impacts the quality of life of young women and commonly contributes to absences from work and school. This study was conducted to examine the self-management practices for primary dysmenorrhea among female undergraduate students in the Asir region. The study has followed a cross-sectional design using a web-based self-administered questionnaire. A total of 391 students agreed to participate in the study and completed the questionnaire. Around 82% (n=322) of the participants reported experiencing menstrual pain in the last three menstruations (dysmenorrhea). Just below two-thirds (62.1%) were current users of analgesics for managing menstrual pain. Paracetamol (70.4%) was the most commonly used analgesic, followed by Ibuprofen (45.7%). However, about 67% of the respondents were current users of complementary and alternative therapies (CATs) for managing dysmenorrhea. The participants indicated that their reasons for using CATs included reducing the need for analgesics (82%), safety (53.3%), efficacy (46%), availability (35.6%), recommendation from others (19.9%) and cost (7.3%). Just above half of the study participants indicated that CATs are less effective than analgesics. Around 74% of the respondents agreed or strongly agreed that CATs are safer than analgesics in relieving menstrual pain. Community pharmacists are one of the most accessible healthcare practitioners that offer a wide range of health services and consultations. Collaboration between educational institutions and community pharmacies could play a role in promoting self-care practices among young women.

The impact of the abuse of administrative authority on the performance of municipal sector employees (An applied study on the employees of the Municipality of Asir region)

The study aimed to identify the impact of the abuse of administrative authority on the performance of employees in the municipal sector in the Municipality of Asir region. (SPSS), and the study population consisted of employees of the Asir Municipality Secretariat, whose number is estimated at (1900) employ , of which (249) are valid for statistical analysis, with a percentage of (77.81%) The study concluded: that the abuse of administrative authority leads to a low rate of job performance in the municipal sector, adding an Islamic dimension to administrative work, providing elements and value rules that will keep the administration away from abusing its authority. The study recommends: The administrative authority in the municipal sector should be committed to achieving the public interest, without violating the rights of employees, in line with regulations and laws, in order to avoid the suspicion of abuse of power. Holding training courses on a regular basis, which help in developing the administrative performance in the municipal sector and developing the performance of employees alike.

Assessment of Geosites and Geotouristic Sites for Mapping Geotourism: A Case Study of Al-Soudah, Asir Region, Saudi Arabia

Assessment of Geosites and Geotouristic Sites for Mapping Geotourism: A Case Study of Al-Soudah, Asir Region, Saudi Arabia

A Questionnaire-Based Cross-Sectional Survey of Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices toward COVID-19 among Students and Staff in Asir, Saudi Arabia during the Second Wave of the Pandemic.

To assess the KAP on COVID-19 among students, teaching staff, and administrative staff in the Asir region for the first time. A questionnaire-based survey cross-sectional study was conducted from 10 February to 10 March 2021 using an online questionnaire. In the survey of students and staff in educational institutes in the Asir region, the target population were well informed about COVID-19; in 10 out of 13 questions, more than 80% of the respondents answered correctly. The attitude of the target populations was quite positive. They were worried about the increase in the number of COVID-19 cases. The target populations were concerned (94.8%) for their kith and kin not to get infected. The target populations agree with the precautionary measures that were taken by Saudi authorities. A positive association was found between knowledge and practices as well as knowledge and attitudes of the target population. A significantly positive association was observed between attitudes and practices of the educational institutes' respondents in Asir, Saudi Arabia. The students and staff in educational institutes in the Asir region have a high level of knowledge about COVID-19, have a positive attitude toward it, take proper precautions against it, and are enthusiastic about the COVID-19 vaccine.

Iron deficiency anaemia: prevalence and associated factors among residents of northern Asir Region, Saudi Arabia

Iron deficiency anaemia is known to be one of the most common disorders that are associated with malnutrition. This study was conducted to form an understanding of the prevalence of Iron deficiency Anaemia (IDA) and evaluate its risk factors among the residents of the northern Asir Region, Saudi Arabia. Understanding the prevalence of IDA in different populations is important not only for therapeutic purposes but also for preventing the development of IDA in a given community. Moreover, this study was conducted to raise awareness about the significance of following iron-rich diet among high-risk groups such as women and children. This study collected data from 683 anaemic patients who are enrolled at the haematology unit in the Department of Internal Medicine at King Abdullah Hospital, Bisha Saudi Arabia. 398 participants who have IDA were included in this study where the collected data from the subjects included Age, gender, education, marital status, nationality, consanguinity, dietary habits and the clinical presentation of the participants. Our findings have shown that the prevalence of IDA among the participants is 58.27% where children under the age of 10 and females are the most affected individuals. Adults over 40, unmarried, and non-Saudis represented the second most affected portion of the subjects. IDA was prevalent among participants who shared the same ancestors and individuals with limited education. Moreover, participants did not consume sufficient iron and iron enhancing food or supplements. Inadequate iron intake is a major risk factor for anaemia. Low red fish and meat consumption contributed to the increase in ID. Findings highlight the need to raise awareness about the importance of a balanced diet and regular consumption of iron-containing food.

Distribution of ABO and Rhesus Types in the Northern Asir Region in Saudi Arabia.

The ABO blood group system is used to denote the presence of one, both, or neither of the A and B antigens on erythrocytes. In humans, this is the most important of the 43 different blood type (or group) classification systems currently recognized. Distribution of ABO and Rh among the Saudi population could affect many factors such as blood transfusion, prognosis, resistance and susceptibility to diseases. The impetus of this study was to develop an understanding of the distribution of the ABO and Rh types of healthy volunteer blood donors in the northern Asir region of Saudi Arabia, comparing the findings to similar studies. Understanding the frequency of different blood types in different populations is imperative. This study was performed during the period of January 1, 2020, to December 31, 2020, using samples from 4167 voluntary subjects obtained from the blood bank of the King Abdullah Hospital, Bisha. Commercially provided anti-A, anti-B and anti-D antibodies were used for the standard blood grouping procedure. The findings in this study showed that O was the most prominent ABO blood group, whereas AB was the least so. The frequency of the blood type A was the second highest, followed by the blood group B, whereas Rh positivity was more common than Rh negativity. O+ > A+ > B+ > O-> AB+> A-> B- > AB- was found to be the order of blood group frequency in the current study.

An Electronic Program based on The Quality Matters ™ Rubric Standards (QM) and its Impact on Reading Achievement and Executive Functions among Students with Reading Disabilities and Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder

The present study aims at investigating the impact of an electronic reading program based on Quality Matters (QM) on reading achievement and executive functions among students with reading disabilities and attention Deficit and hyperactivity disorder. &#x0D; The population of the study included all third grade students reading disabilities and attention Deficit and hyperactivity disorder in Asir region. The sample of the study contained seven students who were purposively selected to participate in the experiment. &#x0D; The researcher has prepared a test to measure the students’ reading achievement and executive functions. The test was developed through reviewing the relevant literature of the topic being studied and consulting the experts in special education, psychology and educational measurement. The validity and reliability of the test were ensured as well. &#x0D; In addition, the researcher developed an electronic reading program for developing reading achievement and executive functions of students with reading disabilities and attention Deficit and hyperactivity disorder. The program was developed to fulfill the needs of the students at this particular age. The present study used the quasi-experimental design to examine the impact of the electronic program on reading achievement and executive functions. For the statistical purpose, Wilcoxon Test were utilized to answer the Study questions. The results of this study revealed that there was a statistically significant difference between the Pre and post measurement in reading achievement and executive functions; this difference was in favor of post measurement.

Rehabilitation of Heritage Villages for Urban Heritage Sustainability in Asir Region, Saudi Arabia

Rehabilitation of Heritage Villages for Urban Heritage Sustainability in Asir Region, Saudi Arabia

Community-level awareness of proper immediate steps regarding ocular chemical injury in Asir Region

Background: Although the eyes represent 0.1% of the total human body, such organs are exposed to multiple injuries, some of which possibly lead to permanent loss of vision. Chemical injuries occurring on the eyes is deemed to be a major ophthalmic emergency, requiring immediate clinical assessment and initiation of treatment. Concerning the awareness of the Saudi population regarding the risks of chemical-based ophthalmic injuries and the permanent repercussions brought about by such incidents, together with the proper steps and actions that should be taken in such cases, this has unfortunately still a degree of paucity within the state. In addition, it is of great importance to recognize areas of shortcomings by health care workers, in order to provide accurate and non-complex medical facts regarding chemical-based ophthalmic injuries Aims: This study focused on evaluating the general population’s awareness of the immediate responses that are required, following ophthalmic chemical injury incidents within the Asir province of Saudi Arabia. Methodology: This study contained a questionnaire that was randomly distributed across all segments of population in the Asir province of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), through various social media, entitled ‘The eyes are arguably the most important sensory organ of the human body’. This investigation lasted a total time span of six months (May – October 2021) and its design was classified as a descriptive cross-sectional survey of the local Asir community. Results: In relation to overall population awareness regarding chemical eye injury within the Asir region, KSA, among this cohort, 288 (48%) had good awareness level regarding chemical eye injury and its management, while 312 (52%) had poor awareness. Through our research we found out that individuals in the Asir population require greater awareness regarding the immediate steps of management in cases of ocular chemical eye injuries. Furthermore, there is a need to establish that the only solution required to irrigate the eye is water, with a mechanism of eye washing from the middle part of the face to the tip of the eye. Conclusions: These results should be evaluated by the Ministry of Health and the appropriate actions should be made, such as health awareness campaigns, regarding ocular chemical injuries and immediate corrective actions, in order to improve knowledge and to create a healthier society. Key words: ocular chemical injury, community awareness, Abha

Spatial Suitability Analysis for Identification of Best Sites for Collecting Photovoltaic Energy in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia using Boolean Model

Solar energy is one of the renewable energy sources that can be tapped and is an inexhaustible source. The aim of study to identify suitable locations for collecting photovoltaic energy in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia base on Boolean models. The study used several data sources from official authorities and open-source websites which divided to three criteria: topographic, climatic, and economic. The data are Photovoltaic energy, temperature, slope, sand dune locations, distance from major cities, road network, and power network. The results showed that the amount of Photovoltaic energy is suitable in Saudi Arabia, but the levels of the amount are difference from area to another. The topographical criteria had a negative impact, especially with sand dune areas and slope degree on the western and middle regions of Saudi Arabia. Moreover, the economic factor had a negative impact on the northern and southern regions of Saudi Arabia, because the density of the road network and the power network. In addition, the result showed the total area suitable of Photovoltaic energy about (285,560 km²), and the best areas are: Hail, Makkah, Madinah, Al Jawf, Tabuk, Riyadh, Qassim and Asir regions, with a total area around (202,534 km²). Finally, the study found that the northern regions of Saudi Arabia are considered promising areas in generating solar energy, but needs to increase the road network and power lines network.

Glucose Oxidase and Catalase Activities in Honey Samples from the Southwestern Region of Saudi Arabia

The activity of honey enzymes are affected by floral and geographical origins, climate conditions, honeybee species, health and nutrition. This article investigated the effect of floral and geographical origins on the activity of glucose oxidase (GOx) and catalase (CAT) enzymes in honey samples from the southwestern region of Saudi Arabia. Moreover, the moisture, total sugars, pH and conductivity were measured as quality parameters. The floral origin of the honey samples was determined microscopically while the quality parameters were measured according to the methods of international honey commission. The activity of the honey enzyme was determined following the instructions of the Megazyme International kits. The obtained results were statistically analyzed by the statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS, v.20). The GOx activity of the Acacia, Ziziphus and polyfloral honey samples of the Asir region were (5.19 ± 2.33 U/g), (4.01 ± 1.17 U/g) and (5.69 ± 1.67 U/g), respectively. The Acacia, Ziziphus and polyfloral honey samples from the Jazan region had GOx activities of (6.85 ± 0.47 U/g), (10.48 ± 9.22 U/g) and (5.31 ± 2.7 U/g), respectively. The geographical origin significantly affected the GOx activity of Ziziphus honey (p-value = 0.005) and the GOx activity of the Ziziphus honey was significantly more than that of the polyfloral honey of the Jazan region (p-value = 0.009). With regard to the CAT activity in Asir region honey samples, the mean values of the Acacia, Ziziphus and polyfloral honeys were (2.89 ± 1.08 U/g), (3.58 ± 1.59 U/g) and (2.84 ± 1.24 U/g), respectively. The mean values of the CAT activity in the Jazan honey samples were Acacia (4.35 ± 1.01 U/g), Ziziphus (3.94 ± 0.04 U/g) and polyfloral (3.43 ± 0.67 U/g). The geographical origin significantly affected the CAT activity in Acacia honey (p-value = 0.014). The geographical and floral origins had significant effects on the activity of the honey GOx and CAT enzymes.

Impact of Coronavirus Disease Pandemic on Antenatal Care Utilization among Primigravida Women in Asir Region, Saudi Arabia

Background: By the end of 2019, a severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) was diagnosed in Wuhan, Hubei province, China. In Saudi Arabia, the government applied prompt preventive measures against coronavirus disease 19 (COVID-19). COVID-19 associated restrictions have been affected the antenatal care (ANC) services that made careful surveillance of the pregnant women health requirement to protect them from COVID-19 infection. The current study was conducted to assess the COVID-19 pandemic effect on ante-natal care utilization among primigravida women in Asir region, Saudi Arabia.&#x0D; Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted targeting all females with their 1st pregnancy during COVID-19 pandemic. The questionnaire covered pregnant females’ demographic data, medical history, COVID-19 infection history, ante-natal care visits. Final questionnaire was distributed among woman attending antenatal care clinics at primary health care centres (PHCCs) and Abha Maternity and Children Hospital clinics in Asir region during the period from December 2020 to December 2021&#x0D; Results: A total of 555 women attend to antenatal care clinics participated in the study. Primigravida women, who got pregnant during the COVID-19 pandemic were included. Exact of 114 primigravida women meet the inclusion criteria. Participants’ ages ranged from 21 to more than 40 years with mean age of 24.6 ± 9.4 years old. Ante-natal care visits of 1st pregnancy women during a period of quarantine in Asir regions. Exact of 90 (78.9%) pregnant females were compliant to ANC visits during COVID-19 pandemic. A total of 63 (70%) of these visits were in the private sector while 21 (23.3%) were at the governmental hospitals and 18 (6.7%) at the PHCCs.&#x0D; Conclusion: The current study revealed that pregnant primigravida females were adequately adherent for the ANC visits during COVID-19 pandemic especially those with multiple pregnancies. The most settings provided ANC visits were the private sector with reported good pregnancy outcome.

Screening of Field-Caught Mosquitoes for the SARS-CoV-2 Virus at the Southwest of Saudi Arabia

Background: It was observed that the severe acute respiratory syndrome-Coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) virus is more transmissible in places that are more clustered and where mosquitoes breed in significant numbers. Therefore, we wanted to study the potential influence of mosquitoes in the COVID-19 transmission in the field settings. Materials and Methods: This research was applied in the Asir region of Saudi Arabia. A questionnaire survey was meted out to the quarantined participants diagnosed with the COVID-19 infection. Mosquito traps were located at places with the high rate of human vector contact. A total of 464 female mosquitos were screened for the SARS-CoV-2 S gene utilizing real time reverse transcriptase–polymerase chain reaction. In addition, blood-fed mosquitoes were tested through sequencing of the cytochrome b gene region to identify the source of blood meals. Results: People having low economic status and places with high population density, such as parks and malls, resulted in the individuals “high risk of being infected with the COVID-19 infection. Most of the collected blood-fed mosquitoes exhibited a high match-sequencing with human. All tested mosquitoes had not manifested any SARS-CoV-2S gene amplification. Conclusion: Our results highlight the association of low economic status of individuals and the individuals” behavior of frequently visiting parks, with an elevated risk of contracting the COVID-19 infection. Moreover, using a field experiment for the first time in Saudi Arabia, our data supported the theory that the SARS-CoV-2 virus cannot be transmitted through mosquitoes, either by blood meal or by mechanical transmission.

Status of artificial sweeteners, glucose oxidase and some quality parameters of honey samples from the Asir region, Saudi Arabia

BackgroundArtificial sweeteners are low calorie polyhydric alcohols produced from carbohydrates or amino acids. Presence of artificial sweeteners in honey is not investigated before. Objective: this study measured the concentration of Xylitol and Sorbitol, the activity of glucose oxidase (GOX) and the concentration of glucose and acidity of honey samples from Asir region-Saudi Arabia. Furthermore, the values of pH and electric conductivity were determined.MethodsThe floral origin of the honey samples were confirmed through pollen analysis. The PH, electric conductivity (EC.), acidity, and glucose concentration were measured according to the methods of international honey commission. The glucose oxidase activity and the concentration of xylitol and sorbitol were determined according to the instructions of Megazyme International kits CAT.#: K-GLOX and CAT.#: K-SORB, respectively. The statistical package for social sciences (SPSS)-version 20 was applied to analyze the obtained results.Results.The floral origin analysis showed that the honey samples were Acacia (8) and Zizphus (4). The altitudes of the Acacia honey samples were 900 and 2000 m above sea level while the Zizphus honey samples were collected from 900 m above sea level. The studied quality parameters (Glucose, PH, Acidity, and EC.) were within the range of the CODEX standards and the Saudi Food and Drug Authority guide for honey. Irrespective of the altitude, the glucose oxidase activity in the Acacia honey samples was (4.7 ± 1.13) whereas its activity of the Zizphus honey was (5.0 ± 1.62). There was insignificant difference between the glucose activity of the Acacia and Zizphus honey samples (p-value = 0.7). The concentration of xylitol and sorbitol were not affected by the floral origin (p-value ≥ 0.17).Conclusions.The Acacia and Ziziphus honey are characterized by containing high amounts of sorbitol and trace xylitol content. The floral origin and year of harvest significantly affected pH, EC and Acidity of the honey samples.

New Species of the Genera Gynecaptera Skorikov and Micatagla Argaman from the Arabian Peninsula (Hymenoptera: Bradynobaenidae)

Two new apterogynine species, Gynecaptera omanensis sp. nov. (male) and Micatagla neveenae sp. nov. (female), are described and illustrated from the Sultanate of Oman and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, respectively. The Afrotropical species, M. gestroi (Bischoff, 1920) (Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya) is recorded in the Arabian Peninsula for the first time from southwestern Saudi Arabia (Asir region).

First Record of Brachymeria podagrica (Hymenoptera: Chalcididae) in Bisha City, Asir Region, Saudi Arabia.

Chalcid Brachymeria podagrica (Fabricius), formerly known as Brachymeria fonscolombei (Dufour), is a parasitoid wasp that infests dipteran larvae of fly, Sarcophaga dux (Thomson), (Diptera: Sarcophagidae) recovered from the dead body of sheep in Bisha City, Asir region-Saudi Arabia. S. dux larvae were infested by B. podagrica. The first instar larvae and pupae of B. podagrica were found inside the larvae and pupae of S. dux. The adults of the parasitic wasp emerged from the pupae of the host. Adults and larvae of the parasitoid wasp were observed under a dissecting microscope. Identification was made by following the identification keys. It was confirmed that it was B. podagrica, which is herewith reported for the first time in Saudi Arabia.