scholarly journals Knowledge of breast cancer among medical students in Syrian Private University, Syria: a cross-sectional study

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Hlma Ismail ◽  
Mosa Shibani ◽  
Hanaa Wael Zahrawi ◽  
Ali Fouad Slitin ◽  
Mhd Amin Alzabibi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Risk Factors ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Clinical Features ◽  
Smoking Status ◽  
Private University ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
General Information ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional

Abstract Background Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women and the second leading cause of cancer death globally. Since early diagnosis is crucial to reducing mortality, high levels of knowledge regarding general information, risk factors, and symptoms are required among healthcare professionals to deliver breast cancer care. This study aimed to determine Syrian medical students’ knowledge about breast cancer in the fields of general knowledge, common clinical features, and risk factors. Methods This cross-sectional study was conducted at the Syrian Private University in October 2019 (Breast Cancer Awareness Month), Damascus, during the Syrian war crisis. Data were collected through self-administered surveys and analyzed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences version 25.0 (SPSS Inc., United States). The chi-square test was applied to assess the relationship between the level of knowledge and gender. One way analysis of variance was performed to assess the overall differences in mean knowledge score by study year, GPA, mother’s education, and source of information. Unpaired Student’s T-test was used to analyze the differences in mean knowledge scores (continuous variable) based on smoking status and alcohol consumption. Results Of 320 students, 301 completed the questionnaire (response rate = 94.0%), of which 179(59.5%) were males. The study revealed above-average knowledge scores (total mean = 68.4%) regarding breast cancer, general information (71.9%), common clinical features (71.6%), and risk factors (71.6%). Clinical students (4th, 5th, and 6th years) scored higher compared with pre-clinical students (1st, 2nd, and 3rd years). Conclusion This study showed above-average knowledge scores regarding breast cancer. More efforts to correct misinformation, through reassessing the university curriculum and promoting awareness about breast cancer are required.

Frequency and risk factors of internet addiction in medical students: a cross-sectional study

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-11
Author(s):  
Amina Ehsan ◽  
Farwa Iqbal ◽  
Muhammad Azeem Rao
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Internet Addiction ◽  
Significant Risk ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Total Sample ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Online Relationships ◽  
Cross Sectional

Abstract Objectives: The objectives of the study were to find out the prevalence of internet addiction and to determine the risk factors associated with internet addiction in medical students. Methods: This descriptive cross-sectional study was carried out at Rawalpindi Medical University, Rawalpindi from July 2018 to August 2019. Our study population included medical students from all the years of MBBS aged 18-25 years, who have been using the internet for the past two years or more. A Stratified random sampling technique was used. Seventy-six self-administered questionnaires were distributed in each year. Data was entered and analyzed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS version 25). Results: Out of the total sample of 380, the prevalence came out to be 90% (n=342). Two hundred and twenty-two 222 (58.4%) had mild, 115 (30.3%) had moderate, six (1.6%) had severe and 37 (9.7%) had no addiction. Out of the risk factors online friendships (p= 0.007), online relationships (P=0.035), online chatting (p= 0.009), online shopping (p= 0.009), online games (p=0.023) and online series/movies (p< 0.000) were statistically significant. Conclusion: The prevalence of internet addiction is high among medical students, which is mostly of a mild type. Internet addiction is more common in males and non-hostel residents. Other significant risk factors are online relationships, online gaming, and online series/movies. Keywords: Prevalence, internet, medical students, risk factors. Continuous...

scholarly journals Risk Factors for Breast Cancer Among Chinese Women: A 10-Year Nationwide Multicenter Cross-Sectional Study

2014 ◽  
Vol 24 (1) ◽  
pp. 67-76 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hui Lee ◽  
Jia-Yuan Li ◽  
Jin-Hu Fan ◽  
Jing Li ◽  
Rong Huang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Risk Factors ◽  
Chinese Women ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional

Risk Factors of Burnout among Egyptian Medical Students: A Cross-sectional Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (3) ◽  
pp. 205-212
Author(s):  
Ayman A.A. Al-Maksoud ◽  
Amir F. Asla ◽  
Mariam A. Awad ◽  
Mohamed Maray ◽  
Mohamed M. Omar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Marital Status ◽  
Emotional Exhaustion ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Personal Accomplishment ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Social Burden ◽  
Future Burden

Background: Burnout is characterized by emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and reduced personal accomplishment. It was initially investigated among employees and restricted to those who work in human services and educational institutions. However, this study aimed to evaluate the prevalence and associated risk factors of burnout among Egyptian medical students in Damietta Faculty of Medicine, Al-Azhar University. Methods : This cross-sectional study was conducted between December 2017 and March 2018, involved first to sixth-year medical students. The questioner consisted of four sections: 1) Sociodemographics and personal characteristics of participants such as age, gender, and academic year; 2) Burnout measurement: Burnout was measured by MBI-SS, a modified form of MBI-GS; 3) Related risk factors; 4) association between burnout and performance. Results: Out of 322 students, 222 students completed the questionnaire with a 67% response rate. The mean age was 21.1 ± 1.9, and 197 (88.7%) students were males. Our analysis demonstrated that the prevalence of burnout was 51.8%. In terms of subscales, 198 participants have high emotional exhaustion, 201 showed a high degree of depersonalization, and 110 participants have personal accomplishment. There was a significant difference between both groups in terms of gender (p=0.01) and marital status (p=0.005). Regression analysis demonstrated that high-risk factors related to studying burden, social burden, and future burden are associated with a higher risk of burnout with odd ratio (OR= 1.10, 95% CI (1.05-1.155), p<0.05), (OR= 1.05, 95% CI (1.01-1.09), p<0.05), and (OR= 1.15, 95% CI (1.05-1.26), p<0.05), respectively. Conclusion: This study found that the burnout prevalence was 52% with quite a high percentage of emotional exhaustion (EE) and depersonalization (DP), and a low level of personal accomplishment. Moreover, a significant association between gender, grade of medical school, marital status, and risk factors related to the study burden, future burden, and social burden.

Cardio-metabolic risk factors among healthcare staff: a cross-sectional study at the hospitals in six cities of Ukraine dedicated to World Heart Day 2020

2021 ◽  
Vol 28 (Supplement_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
I Sulska ◽  
L Mishchenko ◽  
A Sorokolietova ◽  
M Hordina ◽  
S Zhulinska
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Family History ◽  
High Risk ◽  
Smoking Status ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Metabolic Risk Factors ◽  
Modifiable Risk Factors ◽  
Metabolic Risk ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional

Abstract Funding Acknowledgements Type of funding sources: None. Background. There is a little information on the prevalence of cardio-metabolic risk factors in the Ukrainian medical staff. The aim of investigation was to determine the abundance of certain risk factors for cardiovascular (CV) diseases among the medical personnel in the six cities of Ukraine, a study dedicated to World Heart Day 2020. Purpose. To establish the presence of cardio-metabolic risk factors among medical workers in Ukraine. Materials and methods. A hospital-based cross-sectional study including 471 participants (415 female and 56 male) between the age of 19 and 79 years surveyed. The cardio-metabolic risk markers assessed were non-modifiable risk factors (family history) and modifiable risk factors (obesity, hypertension, dyslipidemia, diabetes, prediabetes, smoking status). The prevalence of hypertension (HTN) estimated by ESC 2018 recommendations, diabetes and prediabetes by ADA 2019, ESC 2019 and body mass index WHO criteria for obesity classifications. Using standard methods were assessed: fasting glucose concentration, glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c) and blood lipids (total cholesterol, LDL-C, triglycerides, HDL-C). Results The median age of participants was 53,3 ± 11,77 years. Positive smoking status reported by 66 persons (14,0%). Analysis of family history showed that 51,4% of the participants had of HTN, 14,9% of myocardial infarction and 25,1% of stroke. The prevalence of modifiable risk factors: HTN registered in 51,4% cases. Around 34,8% of participants were overweight, and 34,6% were obese, 70,7% had waist circumference more than 94 cm (men) and &gt; 80 cm (woman). Prediabetes glycemic levels and diabetes incidence were 42,8% and 12,6%, accordingly. Atherogenic dyslipidemia estimated by increased level of LDL-C more than 4,9 mmol/l, which determinate high risk of CV disorders, estimated in 13,6% participants. Also high triglycerides levels were defined as those of at least 2,3 mmol/l were in 14,9%. Low level of aerobic activity (less than 150 min in week) had 33,4% participants. 30,7% of participants older than 40 years presented high CV risk and 23,9% were in very high risk. Conclusion. Cardio-metabolic risk factors prevail among medical workers in Ukraine. The results point to the relevance of public health recommendations to contribute lifestyle changes and early identification of risk factors for prevention of CV outcomes.

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