Knowledge and Awareness of Metabolic Syndrome Relevant Conditions among College Students in University of Tabuk, KSA.

Marwaa Abdelazeem,Latifam Alanzi,Amnaha Alanazi

doi:10.21474/ijar01/1727

Abstract

30Sep 2016 Knowledge and Awareness of Metabolic Syndrome Relevant Conditions among College Students in University of Tabuk, KSA. Marwa A. Abd Elazeem , Latifa M. Al Anzi , Amnah A. Al Anazi 1. Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Tanta University, Tanta, Egypt. 2. Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Tabuk, Tabuk, Saudi Arabia. 3. Students in Faculty of Medicine, University of Tabuk, Tabuk, Saudi Arabia.

Highlights

Metabolic syndrome (MS) is a major public-health and Received: 16 July 2016 Final Accepted: 16 August 2016 Published: September 2016 clinical challenge worldwide, it has gained increasing interest due to its association with type II diabetes mellitus and increased risk of cardiovascular diseases as well as causing mortality
The questionnaire includes questions related to six conditions: diabetes, hypertension, obesity, serum cholesterol level, atherosclerosis and stroke
Lower scores were observed in the students' knowledge about manifestations, complications and treatment of atherosclerosis and stroke

Summary

Background

Metabolic syndrome (MS) is a major public-health and Received: 16 July 2016 Final Accepted: 16 August 2016 Published: September 2016 clinical challenge worldwide, it has gained increasing interest due to its association with type II diabetes mellitus and increased risk of cardiovascular diseases as well as causing mortality. Aim: Is to assess knowledgeand awareness of MSand conditions associated with it among a sample of college students in the University. Of Tabuk to design health care promotion schemes for improving MS knowledge and awareness in the community. Materials and Methods: An online questionnaire was administered to 97college students of the University of Tabuk. The questionnaire includes questions related to six conditions: diabetes, hypertension, obesity, serum cholesterol level, atherosclerosis and stroke.

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