Students In Riyadh Research Articles

Emotional intelligence and stress coping mechanisms among dental students in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Emotional intelligence and stress coping mechanisms among dental students in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Medical and nonmedical use of psychiatric medications among medical students in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Introduction:Psychiatric medication use has increased recently among college students. This includes antidepressants, opioids, stimulants, analgesics, sedatives, and anxiolytics, which could be self-administered without medical supervision.Objectives:To determine the prevalence of medical and nonmedical use of psychiatric prescription medications and its correlation with academic performance, demographic data as well as the motives for the nonmedical use.Methods:A cross-sectional study aims to assess the psychiatric medication use with or without prescription with the motives behind it, and demographic data of the students at medical colleges in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.Results:A total of 1268 responded to the questionnaire. 251 (20%) of the participants reported using some psychiatric medications in their lifetime, while 191 (15%) participants used some psychiatric medications in the last 12 months. Antidepressants were most used in the surveyed population 144 (57%), followed by opioids/pain relief medications 62 (24%) and anxiolytics 39 (15%). Only 44 surveyed students (3.5%) reported nonmedical use of these psychiatric medications. As for the motives of nonmedical use, the greatest portion reported to use it for “relax or relieve tension” 12 (29%), followed by “relieve pain caused by other health problems” 8 (20%), and “medication to get through the day” 6 (15%).Conclusion:Nonmedical use of psychiatric medications among medical students in Riyadh is several times lower than reports by other researchers. Future research should focus on collecting more participants who are using medications without prescription and conduct cross-cultural studies to examine factors contributing to such low rates of illicit psychiatric medication use.

Impact of School-based Online Oral Health Education Programme during COVID-19 Pandemic: An Interventional Study in Riyadh,Saudi Arabia

Introduction: Oral Health (OH) is essential to general health and quality of life. It is affected by the individual's experiences and perceptions. Aim: To evaluate the effect of online Oral Health Education (OHE) programme on OH knowledge level on school students in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Materials and Methods: This interventional cross-sectional study was conducted virtually on school students in Riyadh city, Saudi Arabia, between February 2021 and May 2021. The sample was based on non probability convenience sampling technique in which 489 students participated in the study. The electronic survey consisted of questions about demographics, school characteristics, and OH knowledge. Online OHE was conducted by dental students of Vision colleges via Zoom and Microsoft teams. Collected data were analysed using using IBM, Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) version 20.0, IL, USA. Comparison of differences in the mean knowledge scores across different variables was done using independent t-test for two means and one-way Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) for more than two means. Linear regression analysis was used to analyse the association between knowledge and other variables in a multivariate environment, and presented by β coefficients and 95% Confidence Interval (95% CI). Significance level was set at p-value <0.05. Results: Online education had significantly increased the level of knowledge about OH compared to no education (β: 0.46, 95%CI: 0.01, 0.89, p-value=0.04). Students in public schools had significantly higher level of knowledge about OH compared to private schools (β: 0.60, 95%CI: 0.10, 1.11, p-value=0.02). Compared to ‘1st to 3rd grade’, students in ‘middle to high grades’ had significantly lower knowledge about OH (β:-1.17, 95% CI:-1.87,-0.47, p-value=0.001). Conclusion: It was concluded that the online health education programme increased the OH knowledge of school students. Students in public schools had higher level about OH compared to private schools’ students. Additionally, primary schools’ children had higher knowledge than middle and higher schools’ children.

Knowledge of Caries Risk Assessment Among Dental Students in Riyadh Region Saudi Arabia.

Background:Caries is a preventable dental disease; further, it is associated with many risk factors. If risk factors are identified and evaluated in time, prevention can be achieved.Aim:Present study attempts to assess the knowledge of caries risk evaluation among dental students in Riyadh using a cross-sectional observational study design.Materials and Methods:The study comprised 390 dental students, interns, from the Riyadh region, Saudi Arabia. Questionnaire was developed to assess knowledge about Caries Risk Assessment (CRA). Questionnaire included ten straight statements with options for acceptance or refusal by marking true or false.Results:About 10.3% of the participants accepted dental caries as transmissible disease. About 69.5% of the participants think White spot lesions as carious lesions. 66.9% predict radiographic approximal lesions are disease indicators.Conclusion:Majority of the participants possessed knowledge about caries risk assessment, although prevention-oriented knowledge needs to be improved because knowledge of caries inducing aspects and risk of occurrence among clinicians help to deliver tailored preventive measures and appropriate execution of treatment.

Chronic pelvic pain syndrome symptoms significantly affect medical students' well-being.

Aims:This study aims to determine the prevalence of chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CPPS) symptoms among male-medical students in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.Settings and Design:It is a cross-sectional study at King Saudi Bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, College of Medicine at Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.Subjects and Methods:A total of 300 male medical students were given a hardcopy questionnaire to be filled anonymously that includes demographic characteristics, several questions regarding the health status, habits of the participants, and the National Institutes of Health Chronic Prostatitis Symptom Index for evaluating CPPS symptoms.Statistical Analysis Used:SPSS (v21) was used for the analysis. Qualitative data presented by frequencies and percentages and quantitative data presented by median and interquartile range (Q1 to Q3). The Chi-square test and binary logistic regression were used to assess the relationship between the outcome variables with demographical data.Results:In total 300 male medical students were surveyed, 245 medical students returned the questionnaire giving a response rate of 81.6%. The prevalence of CPPS symptoms among all participants was 57.9%. Majority of the participants does not have any associated medical/psychological conditions 152 (62%). Students with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) or/and anxiety have statistically significant association with CPPS symptoms (P < 0.05). A total of 23% of students with CPPS reported being impaired with their quality of life (QOL), while 77% are satisfied.Conclusions:The prevalence of CPPS symptoms among male medical students is high. Anxiety, IBS, and lack of activity might be associated with CPPS symptoms, which have a significant negative impact on the QOL. For the future direction, a large-scale global study should be conducted to link the effects of CPPS symptoms on male medical students well-being.

Sleep Patterns and Academic Performance among Medicine and Pharm D students in Almaarefa University 2018-2019

Background: Sleep is an important necessity in the human life. The majority of grown-ups require seven and a half to nine hours of sleep every night to work at their full capacity. Sleep deprivation is a common finding in students’ academic life. Objectives: To assess the relation between sleep pattern and academic performance among Almaarefa University medical and pharmacy students in Riyadh. Methods: An observational, descriptive, cross-sectional study. Among 162 Medical and Pharm D students. In Almaarefa University, Riyadh. It was done by a questionnaire. Data was analyzed using (SPSS). Results: Among the included students, Findings regarding the relation between gender and depth of sleep was statistically insignificant, showed that deep sleep is 43% among males and 28% among females was considered statistically significant. Regarding shared or separated rooms, and factors. 66% used separated room. For females the shared rooms amounted to 38% while it was 19% in males. Regarding major, approximately 66% of students reported using separate rooms. For medicine students the separate rooms amounted to 71% while it was 57% among pharmacy students was also statically significant Conclusion: Sleep pattern and GPA had no relation. However, male students had deeper sleep than females. The percentage of female students in a shared room was higher than males. Finally, medical students had a higher percentage in sharing a room than pharmacy students. Most of the respondents are majoring in medicine, as well as females were triple the number of males, this may have affected the results. Key words: sleep, performance, University, student, Saudi

Student as a Clinical Teacher: Evaluation of Peer Teaching Experience in Clinical Education

Background: peer teaching is considered one of the best methods of active learning strategies. The study aims to evaluate the perception of their peer-teaching experience, assessing their satisfaction with the quality and efficacy of the process. Methods: A cross-sectional study was performed using anonymous self-administered online questionnaires. The study aimed at medical students in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, who have been enrolled in the peer teaching process at least once. Results: of the 188 medical students who completed the study questionnaire, 77.1% were male. About half of them (48%) reported participating in at least one or more peer teaching sessions discussing medical contexts. More than half (55.3%) had indicated that they preferred a peer student to learn from an informal educational session. About two-thirds (75%) of the students thought they would possibly conduct future peer-assisted clinical teaching sessions if needed. The top three benefits of peer teaching from the student's point of view were; 1. peer-assisted clinical education enhances clinical skills and knowledge retention, 2. Has a positive impact on the performance of clinical exams; 3. helped to apply clinical skills during regular curricular clinical courses. Conclusions: the study confirmed that peer education is an effective learning method in the clinical phase. Medical colleges should provide the appropriate environment that encourages senior students to teach their peers. Junior students and students of one batch should teach each other and try to be active teachers and learners alike.

The Impact Of Intensive Use Of Social Networking In Increasing Cyber Bullying Among Secondary School Female Students In Riyadh In The Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia

The Impact Of Intensive Use Of Social Networking In Increasing Cyber Bullying Among Secondary School Female Students In Riyadh In The Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia

Prevalence, Pattern and Impact of Menstrual Ailments among Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University Students in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Prevalence, Pattern and Impact of Menstrual Ailments among Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University Students in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Effect of Dental Education on Dental Phobia; A Cross-Sectional Study among the Dental Students of Riyadh, KSA

Introduction: Dental anxiety among dental students is an important issue that needs to be examined more thoroughly by the research community. Dental anxiety among dental students could have implications for their future practice, as it may adversely affect their ability to render quality dental care.&#x0D; Materials and Methods: This was a cross sectional study conducted among the dental students in Riyadh using an online survey. Dental universities in Riyadh were contacted and participants were requested to fill up the survey. 500 students from all six years of dentistry were utilized in this study.&#x0D; Results: overall 21.6% of clinical students reported that dental education did not reduce their dental phobia at all, whereas 40.4% reported definitely yes. Among various dental procedures that may cause anxiety among patients, root canal treatment (RCT) was accounted for the greatest number of responses (28.6%) in ‘high anxiety’.&#x0D; Conclusion: There is a need to intervene and use certain measures to reduce the dental phobia or anxiety among pre-clinical dental students and not wait until they reach clinical levels.

The Effectiveness of A Proposed Unit Based on Future Problem- Solving Skills in Developing Decision- Making Skills among Government Secondary School Students in Riyadh: فاعلية وحدة مُقترحة قائمة على مهارات حل المشكلات المستقبليَّة في تَنْمية مهارات اتخاذ القرارات لدى طالِبات المرحلة الثَّانوية الحكومية بمدينة الرياض

The aim of the research is to determine the effectiveness of a proposed unit based on future problem- solving skills in developing the decision- making skills of government secondary school students in Riyadh. Using the descriptive and experimental approach, the tool was to test decision- making skills. Teacher manual; For the Occupational Problems Unit in the Work Environment. They were applied to a multi- stage randomized manner of 63 female students of the third year of secondary school, which was divided into: a control group that the occupational problems unit is taught in the work environment in the traditional way, and an experimental group that is taught using the occupational problems unit in the work environment based on problem- solving skills Future. The research found the effectiveness of the occupational problems unit in the work environment based on future problem- solving skills in developing decision- making skills as a whole. Where the experimental got a total mean (28.77 of 32) in contrast to the control obtaining a total mean (13.05 of 32) and the difference in favor of the experimental group, and the presence of statistically significant differences at a significance level (0.05) between the mean scores of the two groups, the experimental and the control in The post- test in decision- making skills as a whole in the vocational education course and the ETA square factor to measure the size of the effect was (0.97), and confirms that the size of the effect is (large), and the adjusted gain rate for Blake is (1.32), and reflects the great effectiveness of the proposed unit: the researcher recommends directing the curriculum officials in the Ministry of Education to take care of the development of future problem solving skills through the curriculum for their effectiveness in helping students to make decisions and benefiting from the flexibility of the vocational education curriculum in achieving future goals that help students identify their paths Professional.

Effect of quarantine on eating behaviors and weight change among King Saud University students in Riyadh

BackgroundTo determine the effect of quarantine on eating habits and weight change, as well as the primary changes in weight and eating habits among King Saud University students. AimThis study aims to identify the effects of quarantine on eating behaviours and weight changes. Also, it determines the main changes in eating behaviours and weight among KSU students in Riyadh from March 23 to June 21, 2020. MethodsThis is a cross-sectional study of a random sample of KSU students. Saudi male and female (non-pregnant females) bachelor’s degree students at KSU in the Riyadh region, who had not tested positive for COVID-19, satisfied the selection criteria. The total number of responses to the questionnaire was 1053; after the elimination of 320 responses that met the exclusion criteria, 733 students were included in the study. ResultsThe current study results confirmed as 52.4% of students ate more of snacks. Among students’ most consumed food items during the quarantine were starches, coffee, dairy, and poultry. Contrastingly, the least consumed food items were energy drinks, fish, and soft drinks. Further, 53.7% of the students gained weight, which was associated with anxiety, boredom, and consumption of red meat and eggs. However, weight loss among students was associated with concerns regarding weight gain, changes in food quantity, changes in appetite, and the consumption of vegetables. ConclusionAlthough lockdowns are an important safety measure to protect public health, the findings of this study show that quarantine affects eating and Emotional Eating (EE) behavior such as consuming more starch, dairy, and poultry among students at KSU. Furthermore, this study can help the Saudi authorities develop guidelines to direct Saudi food markets to increase advertising and promote healthy foods during situations like the COVID-19 pandemic.

The students' attitudes towards using E- learning in Riyadh's middle schools: اتجاهات الطلبة نحو استخدام التعلم الإلكتروني في المدارس المتوسطة بمدينة الرياض

The study aimed to identify students’ attitudes towards using E- learning in Riyadh's middle schools. The study used the descriptive survey approach to achieve the objectives of the study. The researcher also used the Al- Dhale’i questionnaire (2017) as a study tool, consisting of (20) paragraphs, after making sure of its validity and reliability. The study sample consisted of (150) middle school students in Riyadh, (75) male and (75) female students. The results concluded that the students' attitudes towards using E- learning in Riyadh's middle schools is on a moderate degree, with an arithmetic average (2.32). The results also revealed that there were statistically significant differences at the level of significance (α ≤ 0.05) according to the gender variable, and they were in favor of male students, and there were no statistically significant differences at the level of significance (α ≤ 0.05) according to the grade variable. The study came out with a set of recommendations, including the necessity of educating students about the importance of E- learning, as well as encouraging students to use E- learning for their education, also providing the necessary tools in educational environments that allow students to use E- learning.

Effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on career perceptions among medical students in (IMSIU)

Background and aim: COVID-19 pandemic has impacted daily activities due to restrictions regarding social distancing. We aim to investigate the effect of withholding clinical rotations and elective rotations caused by the COVID-19 pandemic on career perceptions among medical students in Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University (IMSIU). Design: A cross-sectional study aimed at IMSIU medical students in Riyadh. A questionnaire was distributed in April 2021 through WhatsApp to randomly select medical students from all years except preparatory-year students. Results: We collected 301 responses. 41.9% reported not starting any clinical rotations, and 38.5% indicated finishing some clinical rotations. Of the total students surveyed, 49.5% indicated that the COVID-19 pandemic influenced their choice of specialty; 48.6% felt that they had discovered new interests, which affected their consideration. In comparison, 40.5 % believed that COVID -19 had limited their ability to explore their considered specialty. A total of 63.1% students were concerned about fulfilling their graduation requirements in a timely manner, and 15.9% thought that they would need an additional year in medical school before applying to residency because of COVID-19. Conclusion: It was found that most of the students did not complete their clinical rotations or electives. Moreover, we found that the COVID-19 pandemic influenced students’ perceptions about their specialty choices after graduation. Most of the students surveyed said their intentions had changed from pursuing specialties that required direct contact with patients to those that did not. Key words: Medical students, COVID 19, career choice, Residency programs

Post-traumatic stress disorder following COVID-19 pandemic among medical students in Riyadh: a cross-sectional study

BackgroundIn recent times, COVID-19 has been recognized as a public health emergency and thus far, most papers published on it are focused only on the clinical characteristics of infected patients. This pandemic has also made phenomenal emotional impact among the young and the old. We aimed to find out the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the psychological well-being of medical students in a University at Riyadh.ResultsThere were 309 participants in the study. Out of them 44% did not have PTSD, 29% had score more than 37 which might contribute to immune suppression, in 18.4% PTSD was a clinical concern and 8.6% had probable PTSD. Female participants were the majority in the group and they also had higher chance of having consequences than the male counterparts (P < 0.001). Avoidance score between male and female gender was significantly different.ConclusionCOVID-19 pandemic has not just affected the physiological functioning of the affected individuals but also has had a probable post-traumatic stress disorder among young college students. Screening for psychological well-being and the treatment for PTSD is imperative in college, school and general population.

Behavior of Medical Students toward Over-the-Counter Drugs in Comparison to Students from Other Faculties, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Background: Over-the-counter-drugs (OTC) are drugs that can be obtained by patients without a prescription from a physician. In Saudi Arabia, it has been reported that more than half of university students practiced self-medication and used OTC drugs.&#x0D; Methods: An institutional-based cross-sectional study, among medical and non-medical students in Riyadh. The sample size was 421, by systemic random sampling. A pre-coded pre-tested online questionnaire was used. Data was analyzed using SPSS V 23. P-value ≤ 0.05 was considered significant.&#x0D; Results: There was no significant relationship between what the participants were majoring in and the usage of OTC drugs (p value= 0.373). Gender also had no relation with the use of OTC (p value= 0.168). Panadol appeared as the most commonly used OTC drug 62.9% for the relief of the most commonly mentioned factor which is headache 50.12%. &#x0D; Conclusion: Medical education didn’t have much of an effect on the use of OTC drugs. Moreover, professional guidance or advice was not considered most of the time for taking OTC, but the majority of respondents portrayed good behavior towards usage of OTC.

Prevalence of energy drink consumption and association with dietary habits among governmental university students in Riyadh.

To determine the prevalence of Energy Drinks (ED) consumption, and the adverse effects experienced by consumers among governmental university students in Riyadh, and to assess the relationship between ED consumption and dietary habits. This is a cross-sectional study carried out in 2020 in a random sample of students at government universities in Riyadh (King Saud University (KSU) and Imam Muhammad Ibn Saud Islamic University (IMSIU). The study was conducted within a time frame of 3 months which included a total of 546 students. The data collection tool was an online self-administered questionnaire that included three sections. The first section addressed the characteristics of the students, the second section addressed ED consumption, and the third section addressed the dietary habits of ED consumers. A SPSS software-based analysis revealed that the percentage of ED consumers in our cohort was 29.3%. Moreover, we found a significant association between ED consumption and consumption of fewer than three meals, skipping breakfast, and fast food intake (χ2 = 0.002, P = 0.364; χ2 = 0.028, P = 0.341; and (χ2 = 0.010, P = 0.369, respectively), with moderate correlation. No association was found between the consumption of EDs and that of fruits, vegetables, and snacks. Moreover, 36% of the consumers experienced jolt-and-crash symptoms and signs after ED consumption, with 84.5% of them exhibiting increased consumption of salty snacks, sweets, and fast food during the episodes. Our findings showed that ED consumption is not a common practice among governmental university students in Riyadh. Furthermore, the consumption of EDs was correlated with unhealthy dietary habits. Creating educational programs for school going students and providing healthy alternative options to the students is highly recommend. Future research should be conducted using a larger sample and including universities from the private sector, to compare the results.

Dentistry Amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic: Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices Among the Saudi Arabian Dental Students

Background: The recent pandemic outbreak has created a huge impact on dentistry. Dental students and dental professionals are at a higher risk because dental practice comprises close communication and widespread exposure to blood, saliva, and other body fluids. It is imperative to evaluate the knowledge and perceptions regarding Coronavirus (COVID-19) among budding dentists.Aim: To assess the knowledge, attitude, and practices of dental students regarding dental practices during COVID-19.Materials and methods: A cross-sectional questionnaire-based study was conducted among undergraduate students in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. An online questionnaire consisting of demographic, knowledge, and attitude-based questions were circulated among the study population, and the responses for the knowledge and attitude were scored. Their mean scores were then calculated. Chi-square test and nonparametric tests were computed using SPSS version 21 software, and p-values < 0.05 were considered statistically significant.Results: 388 undergraduate dental students have participated in the study from Saudi Arabia. 68% of the respondents believed that they had sufficient knowledge regarding COVID-19. The mean score for knowledge was 5.84 out of 7. Females (6.24) scored statistically significantly higher than males (5.55, p < = 0.001). The mean attitude score was 6.34 out of 9. 93% were using PPE models, while 95% maintained social distancing. Out of all the participating dental students, only 16% were willing to treat patients during the pandemic, and 28% did not want to treat patients, 28% preferred teledentistry. The majority (44%) of dental undergraduates were willing to handle only emergency cases.Conclusion: Accurate knowledge and attitude regarding COVID-19 and diversified opinion on preventive practices during the pandemic period among budding dental professionals evident from Saudi Arabia. Mixed opinions were witnessed among them in seeking help from professional societies. The majority of dental undergraduates were willing to handle only emergency cases.

Mental well-being among health science specialty female students in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

BackgroundWell-being includes the physical, social, and emotional dimensions of a person’s state. University students experience increased levels of psychological and academic distress, mostly affecting their mental well-being. This study employed a descriptive, correlational, cross-sectional design to assess the level of mental well-being among health sciences students at three health science colleges at King Saud University in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Convenience total sampling was used to select 339 female undergraduate students from the three faculties. A questionnaire consisting of two parts—a sociodemographic datasheet and the Arabic version of the Warwick–Edinburgh Mental Well-being Scale (WEMWBS) without modifications to assess individuals’ mental well-being—was distributed, with data collection lasting for one month (February 2019).ResultsParticipants had an average level of mental well-being, with the highest recorded among students from the College of Pharmacy and the lowest recorded among the students from the College of Nursing. The study findings revealed no significant correlations or differences in the mental well-being of the questionnaire respondents according to sociodemographic variables.ConclusionsIt is important to assess the mental well-being of students to detect any possible mental illnesses or disturbances and address any issues so as to support their academic achievement.

Attitudes of Saudi Electronic University (SEU) Students in Riyadh toward Adaptive Learning: دراسة اتجاهات طلبة الجامعة السعودية الإلكترونية في مدينة الرياض نحو التعلم التكيُّفِي

This study was designed to explore the attitudes of the students of the Saudi Electronic University toward adaptive learning in Riyadh. The respondent sample included 326 students ranging in age from 18-35 years, where the descriptive survey approach was used to achieve the objectives of the study and to answer its questions using a customized questionnaire. The results showed positive attitudes of the Saudi Electronic University students towards the Education Frist (EF) system used for English course in the preparatory year. The recommendations were to increase technical support to solve the problems of adaptive learning system, and to provide training courses for students to explain how the system is used and train them on new updates.