scholarly journals Uptake of influenza vaccination, awareness and its associated barriers among medical students of a University Hospital in Central Saudi Arabia

2017 ◽  
Vol 10 (5) ◽  
pp. 644-648 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammed S. Abalkhail ◽  
Mohannad S. Alzahrany ◽  
Khaled A. Alghamdi ◽  
Muath A. Alsoliman ◽  
Mosa A. Alzahrani ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Influenza Vaccination ◽  
University Hospital

scholarly journals The impact of the 2009 influenza A(H1N1) pandemic on attitudes of healthcare workers toward seasonal influenza vaccination 2010/11

2011 ◽  
Vol 16 (17) ◽  
Author(s):  
C Brandt ◽  
H F Rabenau ◽  
S Bornmann ◽  
R Gottschalk ◽  
S Wicker
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Influenza Vaccine ◽  
Influenza Vaccination ◽  
Healthcare Workers ◽  
Influenza A ◽  
Influenza Season ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
The Public ◽  
Influenza A H1n1 ◽  
The Impact

The emergence of the influenza A(H1N1)2009 virus provided a major challenge to health services around the world. However, vaccination rates for the public and for healthcare workers (HCWs) have remained low. We performed a study to review the reasons put forward by HCWs to refuse immunisation with the pandemic vaccine in 2009/10 and characterise attitudes in the influenza season 2010/11 due to the emergence of influenza A(H1N1)2009. A survey among HCWs and medical students in the clinical phase of their studies was conducted, using an anonymous questionnaire, at a German university hospital during an influenza vaccination campaign. 1,366 of 3,900 HCWs (35.0%) were vaccinated in the 2010/11 influenza season. Of the vaccinated HCWs, 1,323 (96.9%) completed the questionnaire in addition to 322 vaccinated medical students. Of the 1,645 vaccinees who completed the questionnaire, 712 had not been vaccinated against the influenza A(H1N1)2009 virus in the 2009/10 season. The main reason put forward was the objection to the AS03 adjuvants (239/712, 33.6%). Of the HCWs and students surveyed, 270 of 1,645 (16.4%) stated that the pandemic had influenced their attitude towards vaccination in general. Many German HCWs remained unconvinced of the safety of the pandemic (adjuvanted) influenza vaccine. For this reason, effective risk communication should focus on educating the public and HCWs about influenza vaccine safety and the benefits of vaccination.

scholarly journals Knowledge and Attitudes Among Medical Students Toward the Clinical Usage of e-Cigarettes: A Cross-Sectional Study in a University Hospital in Saudi Arabia

2021 ◽  
Vol Volume 14 ◽  
pp. 1969-1984
Author(s):  
Sami Alzahrani ◽  
Rawan A Alghamdi ◽  
Ahmed Mabruk Almutairi ◽  
Ali Ahmed Alghamdi ◽  
Abdullah Abdulwahab Aljuhani ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Knowledge And Attitudes

scholarly journals The Influence of Gender on the Choice of Radiology as a Specialty Among Medical Students in Saudi Arabia: Cross-Sectional Study

10.2196/14666 ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. e14666 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ahmed H Abduljabbar ◽  
Sara F Alnajjar ◽  
Hussein Alshamrani ◽  
Lujain F Bashamakh ◽  
Hisham Z Alshehri ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Specialty Choice ◽  
Female Students ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Male Students ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Significant Difference

Background Medical undergraduates are the future doctors of the country. Therefore, determining how medical students choose their areas of specialty is essential to obtain a balanced distribution of physicians among all specialties. Although gender is a significant factor that affects specialty choice, the factors underlying gender differences in radiology are not fully elucidated. Objective This study examined the factors that attracted medical students to and discouraged them from selecting diagnostic radiology and analyzed whether these factors differed between female and male medical students. Methods This cross-sectional study conducted at King Abdulaziz University Hospital in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, used an electronic questionnaire sent to medical students from all medical years during February 2018. Subgroup analyses for gender and radiology interest were performed using the chi-square test and Cramér’s V test. Results In total, 539 students (276 women; 263 men) responded. The most common factor preventing students from choosing radiology as a career was the lack of direct patient contact, which deterred approximately 47% who decided against considering this specialty. Negative perceptions by other physicians (P<.001), lack of acknowledgment by patients (P=.004), and lack of structured radiology rotations (P=.007) dissuaded significantly more male students than female students. Among those interested in radiology, more female students were attracted by job flexibility (P=.01), while more male students were attracted by focused patient interactions with minimal paperwork (P<.001). Conclusions No significant difference was found between the genders in terms of considering radiology as a specialty. Misconception plays a central role in students’ judgment regarding radiology. Hence, early exposure to radiology, assuming a new teaching method, and using a curriculum that supports the active participation of students in a radiology rotation are needed to overcome this misconception.

scholarly journals Knowledge of diabetic foot care management among medical students at King Abdulaziz University Hospital, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

2020 ◽  
Vol 41 (1) ◽  
pp. 59-67
Author(s):  
Hassan Abdulwassi ◽  
Mohammed Safhi ◽  
Raghda Hashim ◽  
Anas Fallatah ◽  
Sondos Hussein ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Diabetic Foot ◽  
Care Management ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Foot Care ◽  
King Abdulaziz University

scholarly journals Factors Influencing Medical Students' Choice Regarding Anaesthesiology as a Future Career at King Abdulaziz University Hospital Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

2021 ◽  
pp. 19-26
Author(s):  
Hani Alnajjar ◽  
Ibtesam Munshi ◽  
Yumna Kamal ◽  
Rawan Awad Aljohani ◽  
Baylasan Alsahafi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Career Decisions ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Influential Factors ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Future Career ◽  
King Abdulaziz University

Aims: Our study aimed to identify whether anesthesiology is a desired specialty among medical students at King Abdulaziz University and what factors may have influenced or hindered their decision. Study Design: Cross‑sectional study. Study Setting: At King Abdulaziz University Hospital, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia between June 8th, 2019 till June 25th, 2019. Methodology: An online questionnaire was distributed to all 700 5th and 6th year medical students at King Abdulaziz University Hospital and they were asked to fill it anonymously. Pre-clinical medical students (2nd, 3rd and 4th years) were excluded due to their lack of exposure to the field of anesthesiology. The estimated sample size was a random 248 medical students of KAUH. Results: Our results showed that the most preferred specialties were Internal medicine (37.9%), followed by surgery (35.5%), then family medicine (27%). While the field of anesthesiology was chosen by 14.5% of the participants. However, in response to a separate question, 79.8% of the respondents have not considered it as their future career. Many considered Doctor-patient relationship to have the greatest influence (81.7%), followed by controllable lifestyle (80%), while income 71% and prestige 63.2% were less influential factors for those career decisions. Conclusion: It is essential to show medical students that anesthesiologists do interact with patients and increase their interaction with influential individuals in this field since they are capable of positively adjusting their viewpoints.

scholarly journals Complementary and Alternative Medicine: Are Medical Students in AlKhobar, Saudi Arabia Interested?

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (08) ◽  
pp. 320-325
Author(s):  
Naela B. Alamoudi ◽  
Sarah A. Itani ◽  
Marwa M. Shafey ◽  
Moataza M. Abdel Wahab
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Alternative Medicine ◽  
Complementary And Alternative Medicine ◽  
Positive Attitude ◽  
Current Knowledge ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Perceived Knowledge ◽  
Yoga Meditation ◽  
Complementary And Alternative

This study aimed to assess the knowledge and attitude of medical students toward complementary and alternative medicine. A cross-sectional design was used, in which a total of 319 fourth- to sixth-year medical students at a local university hospital participated in self-administered questionnaires during the academic year of 2018-2019. The questionnaire assessed levels of perceived knowledge, attitude, and willingness to recommend complementary and alternative therapies. It showed that most students (95.6%) have heard of complementary and alternative medicine previously, and 74.6% of students held a positive attitude toward it. The majority had perceived knowledge about nutritional supplements (63.2%), prayer (60.9%), and yoga/meditation (60.9%), but less than 50% had perceived knowledge about other common therapies. Only 8.7% of the participants thought that their current knowledge about complementary and alternative medicine is adequate. Students were willing to recommend therapies that they were most familiar with, namely prayer (82%), massage (74%), and yoga/meditation (72.6%). Most students (60.5%) got their information about complementary and alternative medicine from the university curriculum. Yet, they did not believe that it provided them with adequate information. In conclusion, medical students showed a positive attitude toward complementary and alternative medicine despite their limited perceived knowledge. We recommend incorporating a complementary and alternative medicine course in the medical curricula that focuses on common therapies in Saudi Arabia.

scholarly journals The Influence of Gender on the Choice of Radiology as a Specialty Among Medical Students in Saudi Arabia: Cross-Sectional Study (Preprint)

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ahmed H Abduljabbar ◽  
Sara F Alnajjar ◽  
Hussein Alshamrani ◽  
Lujain F Bashamakh ◽  
Hisham Z Alshehri ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Specialty Choice ◽  
Female Students ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Male Students ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Significant Difference

BACKGROUND Medical undergraduates are the future doctors of the country. Therefore, determining how medical students choose their areas of specialty is essential to obtain a balanced distribution of physicians among all specialties. Although gender is a significant factor that affects specialty choice, the factors underlying gender differences in radiology are not fully elucidated. OBJECTIVE This study examined the factors that attracted medical students to and discouraged them from selecting diagnostic radiology and analyzed whether these factors differed between female and male medical students. METHODS This cross-sectional study conducted at King Abdulaziz University Hospital in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, used an electronic questionnaire sent to medical students from all medical years during February 2018. Subgroup analyses for gender and radiology interest were performed using the chi-square test and Cramér’s V test. RESULTS In total, 539 students (276 women; 263 men) responded. The most common factor preventing students from choosing radiology as a career was the lack of direct patient contact, which deterred approximately 47% who decided against considering this specialty. Negative perceptions by other physicians (<i>P</i>&lt;.001), lack of acknowledgment by patients (<i>P</i>=.004), and lack of structured radiology rotations (<i>P</i>=.007) dissuaded significantly more male students than female students. Among those interested in radiology, more female students were attracted by job flexibility (<i>P</i>=.01), while more male students were attracted by focused patient interactions with minimal paperwork (<i>P</i>&lt;.001). CONCLUSIONS No significant difference was found between the genders in terms of considering radiology as a specialty. Misconception plays a central role in students’ judgment regarding radiology. Hence, early exposure to radiology, assuming a new teaching method, and using a curriculum that supports the active participation of students in a radiology rotation are needed to overcome this misconception.

scholarly journals SKIN CARE ROUTINE AMONG FEMALE MEDICAL STUDENTS AT KING ABDULAZIZ UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL (KAUH), JEDDAH, SAUDI ARABIA.

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 400-405
Author(s):  
Waad Alqulaity ◽  
◽  
Abdullah Sheitt. ◽  
Duaa Bakheet ◽  
Mawaddah Tallab ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Skin Care ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
King Abdulaziz University

Suicidal Ideation Among Medical Students in Dammam, Saudi Arabia

Crisis ◽  
2020 ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
Mohammed Madadin ◽  
Ritesh G. Menezes ◽  
Maha A. Alassaf ◽  
Abdulaziz M. Almulhim ◽  
Mahdi S. Abumadini ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Suicidal Ideation ◽  
General Health Questionnaire ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Eastern Province ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Past ◽  
Depression Subscale ◽  
History Of

Abstract. Background: Medical students are at high risk of suicidal ideation. Aim: We aimed to obtain information on suicidal ideation among medical students in Dammam located in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia. Method: This cross-sectional study was conducted at the College of Medicine affiliated with Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia. Suicidal ideation in the past 12 months was assessed based on responses to four questions in the depression subscale of the General Health Questionnaire 28 (GHQ-28). In addition, data were collected to examine the association of suicidal ideation with various factors. Results: We found that 1 in 3 medical students in the study had suicidal ideation in the past 12 months, while around 40% had lifetime suicidal ideation. Suicidal ideation was associated with feelings of parental neglect, history of physical abuse, and dissatisfaction with academic performance. Limitations: The cross-sectional nature of this study limits its ability to determine causality regarding suicidal ideation. Conclusion: These rates are considerably high when compared with rates from studies in other countries around the world. This study provides a reference in the field of suicidology for this region of Saudi Arabia.

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