scholarly journals Self-medication with analgesics among medical students and interns in King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

2014 ◽  
Vol 31 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nahla Khamis Ragab Ibrahim ◽  
Banan Mohammad Alamoudi ◽  
Wejdan Omar Baamer ◽  
Rajaa Mohammad Al-Raddadi
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Self Medication ◽  
King Abdulaziz University

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

2021 ◽  
pp. 129-135
Author(s):  
Amar Fathi Mohamed Khalifa ◽  
Yasser Nabil AlKhudairy ◽  
Adel Ahmed Algahtani ◽  
Bandar Mohammed Abduljabbar ◽  
Fahad Majed Aldawsari ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
P Value ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Self Medication ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Over The Counter ◽  
Otc Drugs ◽  
Professional Guidance

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. 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. 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%.  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.

scholarly journals Prevalence, predictors and triggers of migraine headache among medical students and interns in King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

2017 ◽  
Vol 33 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nahla Khamis Ibrahim ◽  
Afnan K. Aloitabi ◽  
Abrar Alhazmi ◽  
Rawan Alshehri ◽  
Rawan Saimaldhr ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Migraine Headache ◽  
King Abdulaziz University

scholarly journals Perceived stress, reasons for and sources of stress among medical students at Rabigh Medical College, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

2018 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Zohair Jamil Gazzaz ◽  
Mukhtiar Baig ◽  
Bader Salem Mana Al Alhendi ◽  
Mohammed Mahdi Owiad Al Suliman ◽  
Awshaemah Salem Al Alhendi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Perceived Stress ◽  
Medical College ◽  
King Abdulaziz University

scholarly journals Medical Graduates’ Research Practices and Perceptions: A comparative cross-sectional study between 2015 and 2017 graduates of King Abdulaziz University

2019 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 32
Author(s):  
Ahmed M. Basakran ◽  
Maysaa A. Banjari ◽  
Malak A. Almarghoub ◽  
Elaf M. Alzarnougi
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Research Project ◽  
Research Practices ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Medical Graduates ◽  
Research Activities ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
King Abdulaziz University

Objectives: This study aimed to compare changes in medical students’ research practices and perceptions of two cohorts of graduates. Methods: This cross-sectional comparative study was conducted from November 2014 to December 2017 and included the 2015 and 2017 medical graduates of King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. A validated self-administrated questionnaire, which included questions about participants’ age and gender, research activities, and obstacles to and motivators for research involvement was used. Results: A total of 484 graduates were included in this study (response rate: 96.8%). A significant difference was found between the 2015 and 2017 graduates who had not started any research project (48.4% versus 35%; P <0.001) and a 20% increase in the 2017 graduates’ confidence in their abilities to start their own projects was observed (P <0.001). Significantly more 2017 graduates were engaged in various research roles, other than 'author', compared to 2015 graduates (71.3% versus 55.4%; P <0.001). Career progression was the main motivator for both the 2015 and 2017 medical graduates to participate in research (79.5%). Reported obstacles to research included a lack of dedicated time for research and methodology training and a shortage of research project opportunities. Conclusion: This study highlights positive changes in attitudes towards and perceptions of research among medical graduates.Keywords: Medical Students; Research; Professional Practice; Attitude; Perception; Medical Education; Saudi Arabia.

scholarly journals Eating Habits Among Medical Students at King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

2020 ◽  
Vol Volume 13 ◽  
pp. 77-88 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sami H Alzahrani ◽  
Abdulmajeed Abdulaziz Saeedi ◽  
Maan Khaleed Baamer ◽  
Abdullah Faisal Shalabi ◽  
Abdullah M Alzahrani
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Eating Habits ◽  
King Abdulaziz University

scholarly journals Knowledge and Attitudes towards Complementary and Alternative Medicine among Senior Medical Students in King Abdulaziz University, Saudi Arabia

2016 ◽  
Vol 2016 ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sami H. Alzahrani ◽  
Jamil Bashawri ◽  
Emad M. Salawati ◽  
Marwan A. Bakarman
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Alternative Medicine ◽  
Complementary And Alternative Medicine ◽  
Older Students ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Knowledge And Attitudes ◽  
King Abdulaziz University ◽  
Students Attitudes ◽  
Complementary And Alternative

Objectives. This study assessed the knowledge and attitudes regarding complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) in medical students in Saudi Arabia. Furthermore, it evaluated their views on the incorporation of CAM in their medical syllabus.Methods. The study was conducted by selecting a cross-sectional sample of senior medical students in the Faculty of Medicine. A validated and reliable self-administered questionnaire was used to explore the knowledge, attitude, and benefits of CAM. It was distributed to a sample of 273 students.Results. The study included 242 students, making the response rate 88.6%. Only two-thirds of students (62.4%) were aware of acupuncture principles and only 17.4% recognized that chiropractic is associated with pain management. The knowledge of common herbs such as St. John’s Wort,Echinacea, andGinkgo bilobawas limited among the students. Older students had a positive CAM attitude compared to younger students (p=0.027).Conclusion. Students attitudes toward CAM learning were encouraging regardless of their limited knowledge on the subject. A high percentage of students agreed that CAM in combination with conventional therapy is beneficial in treating unusual cases, but the choice of CAM should be based on evidence. Furthermore, medical students are still reluctant to have CAM practitioners in their referral network.

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