scholarly journals Cigarette smoking prevalence and awareness of its oral health effects amongst medical students in Qassim Region, Saudi Arabia

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
pp. 1240
Author(s):  
Alya Fahad Alkhalifah ◽  
Poonam Agarwal
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Cigarette Smoking ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
The Body ◽  
Oral Diseases ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Regular Time ◽  
Negative Effect ◽  
Awareness Programs

Background: smoking is highly prevalent and is considered an epidemic in both developed and developing countries. Smoking has a negative effect on almost every organ in the body and is associated with multiple diseases like cardiovascular diseases, respiratory diseases, cancers, stroke and oral diseases, reducing the expectancy and quality of life. Author aimed to determine medical students awareness of effects of cigarette smoking on oral health in the Qassim region. To understand their knowledge about specific smoking cigarettes effects on oral health. Prevalence of smoking cigarettes among the medical students.Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among the medical students in the Qassim Region for a period of two months from February to March 2019. An anonymous self- administrated questionnaire.Results: A total of 194 subjects participated. The prevalence of smoking was 21.1%. Majority of students thought that oral health and smoking are related (89.2%), smoking affected oral cancer (85.6%), and cause tooth staining (90.2%). On the other hand, students less aware of delay of healing (53.6%), inflammation of salivary gland (58.8%) and hairy tongue (76.3%).Conclusions: After completing this study, it was concluded on the basis of our findings that the students have moderated awareness about the different ill effects of smoking on oral health. Thus, a lot of awareness programs about the ill effects of smoking on oral health care should take place at regular time intervals at different venues so that the more and more students feel motivated to quit smoking.

scholarly journals Evaluation of the Awareness of the Yazd Medical Students about Common Oral Diseases and its Relationship with General Health of the Body

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Seyed Hosein Tabatabaei ◽  
Seyed Mehdi Kalantar ◽  
Mohammad Hasan Akhavan Karbassi ◽  
Hossein Fallahzade ◽  
Zahra Akbari ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Grade Point Average ◽  
General Health ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
The Body ◽  
Oral Diseases ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Grade Point ◽  
General Body ◽  
The Mean

Introduction: Considering the importance of oral health as a part of general health and the role of physicians in community health, the present study was conducted to investigate the relationship between common oral diseases and general body health from the perspective of medical students in Yazd City in 2018. Methods: In this descriptive cross-sectional study, 210 internship and pre-internship students of Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences in Yazd Cityin 2018 were selected randomly and their knowledge about common oral and dental diseases and its relationship with general body health was assessed through a valid and reliabile questionnaire consisted of 10 questions. Data were entered into SPSS version 16 statistical software and analyzed using descriptive statistics and T-test. Results: In the present study, 191 internship and pre-internship students completed the research questionnaire, of which 101 were female (52.8 %) and 90 were male (47.1%). The mean age of the students was 24.07 ±1.92. Their mean grade point average at the time of the study was 15/95±1/28. The mean score of their knowledge of oral diseases was 9.79 ± 3.27 with a range of 1 to 19. There was no statistically significant relationship between the mean score of knowledge in terms of age, sex, semester and grade point average (p˃0/05). Conclusion: The results showed that the mean score of knowledge of the internship and pre-internship students about common oral diseases and its relationship with general health is low. Therefore, it seems necessary to improve the level of knowledge of medical students in this regard by adding the mentioned topics to the educational curriculum of medical students.

scholarly journals Stress and Its Association with the Academic Performance of Undergraduate Fourth Year Medical Students at Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia

2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Harlina H Siraj ◽  
Salam A ◽  
Roslan R ◽  
Hasan NA ◽  
Jin TH ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Academic Performance ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Stress Level ◽  
High Stress ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Undergraduate Medical Students ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Grade Point ◽  
Close Family Member ◽  
Negative Effect

Introduction: Student can be stressed due to different stressors such as academic, financial, health related or loss of close family member or friend, etc. Stress is the bodies’ reaction both neurologically and physiologically to adapt to the new condition. Stress has a negative effect on the academic performance of the students. This study was aimed to explore the stress and stressors and also to determine the association between stress levels and the academic performances in terms of cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of undergraduate medical students. Methods: It was a cross-sectional study conducted among all 234 year-4 medical students of Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), session 2011-2012. Sample size comprised of 179 students after fulfilling all inclusion and exclusion criteria. A validated Medical Students’ Stressor Questionnaire (MSSQ) was used to collect the data. Stress level and its association with CGPA of semester-1 examination were analysed. Results: Response rate was 76.49%, where 72% were female and 69% resided in the hostel. Academic Related and Social-related Stressors caused for severe and high stress in 84% and 49% respondents respectively, with insignificant differences between gender and residency. Respondents with a high and severe stress level were observed to have higher CGPA. Conclusion: UKM medical students are highly resourceful to manage their stress well and thus denying the negative effect of stress towards their academic performance. Medical schools should train students exposing various personal and professional developmental activities that able to face the everyday challenges and manage stress well and thereby achieve better academic performance.

scholarly journals School bags and associated back pain

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 10-19
Author(s):  
Amra Mačak Hadžiomerović ◽  
Amila Jaganjac ◽  
Dijana Avdic ◽  
Emira švraka ◽  
Arzija Pašalić ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Back Pain ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Sixth Grade ◽  
Total Sample ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
The Body ◽  
Fifth Grade ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Negative Effect ◽  
Type Of School

Introduction: The most common health problem associated with the negative effect of heavy school bags is back pain, and non-specific back pain is frequently observed in childhood. The prevalence of back pain in schoolchildren varies from 12% to 92%, depending on the age and affected region of the back. To prevent the occurrence of back pain in schoolchildren, the weight of school bag should not exceed 10% of the child’s body mass.Methods: This was a descriptive, cross-sectional study conducted in April 2017. We included 79 students of the fifth and sixth grade from the elementary school in Sarajevo. Information on the weight and type of school bag, method of carrying a school bag, and feelings of pain and tiredness due to school bag were obtained by questionnaire.Results: In the total sample, the majority of the students (64.6%) reported occasional back pain while carrying the bag, 20.3% of students reported no back pain, and 11.4% of students experienced frequent back pain. The mean school bag weight in the fifth grade was 4.01 ± 0.57 kg, and it was significantly higher (4.61 ± 0.86 kg) in the sixth grade. About 48.5% of the students in the fifth and 50% in the sixth grade carried school bags weighing more than 10% of the body mass. A higher mean weight of school bag was significantly more frequent in students who reported always feeling tired (11.03 ± 2.74%) compared to those who did not feel tired while carrying the school bag (8.41 ± 2%).Conclusions: Overall, more frequent occurrence of back pain and tiredness in schoolchildren was associated with heavier school bags (>10% of the body mass), and the occurrence of back pain due to school bag was related to gender (i.e., back pain was more common in girls compared to boys).

scholarly journals Use of Social Media by the Undergraduate Medical Students: Students’ Perception in Selected Medical Colleges of Bangladesh

2018 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 11-15
Author(s):  
Husneara Begum ◽  
AKM Asaduzzaman ◽  
Humayun Kabir Talukder ◽  
Tahmina Nargis ◽  
Kazi Khairul Alam ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Medical Education ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Undergraduate Medical Students ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Negative Effect ◽  
Use Of Social Media ◽  
Medical Colleges

Introduction: This descriptive type of cross sectional study was carried out to explore the extent of use of social media by the undergraduate medical students and its consequences in medical education. This study was carried out in nine (Four public and five private) medical colleges all over Bangladesh during a period from July 2016-2017.Objective: The study revealed that the use of social media by the undergraduate medical students and its effect on their lifestyle and medical education.Methodology: Sample size was 673 medical students. Data was collected by self-administered semi-structured questionnaire from 673 respondents. Convenience sampling technique was adopted for data collection. For each variable frequency and percentages was calculated. There was also a part of in-depth interview for the respondents on the perception of use of Social media.Results: Among the students 54.68% females & 45.34% males, the mean age of the respondents was 20.76 years. Around 42.6% respondents were using Social media for4-6 years. The main use of social media by the respondents was Facebook 70.1%, main devices was mobile phone 96.8%. The main purpose of using the Social media for non-academic purposes such as, communicate with others26.0%, for chatting 51.3%. Maxium duration > 4 times / day up to >6 hours. Academic purpose 44.7% users using the SM every day. Six hundred forty six respondents agreed for negative effect of social media. 52.2% agreed that they used Social media during lecture class.Conclusion: Most students had positive thoughts towards using social media. Students were using social media for almost nonprofessional reason. So, there is need to build up widespread awareness to use social media by medical students for professionalisms.Bangladesh Journal of Medical Education Vol.9(2) 2018: 11-15

scholarly journals Evaluation of the Stress Phasei In Students of tThe Health Area

2018 ◽  
Vol 45 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Danielle Lemes Dutra ◽  
André Abrantes Rosique ◽  
Asaphe Lemes Dutra ◽  
Sarah Da Silva Candido ◽  
Cynthia Kallás Bachur
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sao Paulo ◽  
The Body ◽  
São Paulo ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Stress Symptoms ◽  
Health Area ◽  
De Medicina

Stress is a general wear and tear of the body, being responsible for changes in the state of health and well-being of the individual. The present study had as objective apply an Inventory of Stress Symptoms among both medical and physiotherapy students, compare and identify the stage of stress they encounter. This is a descriptive and cross-sectional study. The sample consisted of students of the 4th year of both Medicine and Physiotherapy courses from Universidade de Franca- São Paulo, volunteers, regardless of sex or ethnicity. An inventory of Stress Symptoms I.S.S. Lipp to characterize the stress phase of students. A total of 70 students participated in the study, 25 of which were physiotherapists, 22 male and 48 female, 21.92 ± 1.57 years old, and 45 medical students, with a mean age of 24, 87 + 4.26 years. In both courses, the sample analyzed showed a predominance in the Resistance phase, corresponding to a score of 4.26 in relation to medical students and 1.57 in physiotherapy. Based on the data from the present study, it was possible to identify that the students of the health area are in a predominantly Exhaustion phase, according to the Lipp inventory. Avaliação da Fase de Estresse em Estudantes da Área da Saúde O estresse é causado pelas alterações psicofisiológicas que ocorrem quando o indivíduo é forçado a enfrentar situações que o irritem. O presente estudo teve como objetivo aplicar um Inventário de Sintomas de estresse entre estudantes de medicina e fisioterapia, comparar e identificar a fase de estresse que eles se encontram. Trata-se de um estudo de caráter descritivo e transversal. A amostra foi composta por estudantes do 4º ano do curso de Medicina e de Fisioterapia da Universidade de Franca- São Paulo, voluntários,sem distinção de sexo ou etnia. Foi aplicado um Inventário de Sintomas de estresse I.S.S. Lipp para caracterizar a fase do estresse dos estudantes. Participaram deste estudo70 estudantes, 25 do curso de Fisioterapia, com idade 21,92 + 1,57 anos e 45 estudantes do curso de medicina, com idade média de 24,87 + 4,26 anos. A amostra analisada apresenta, em ambos os cursos, uma predominância na fase de Resistência, correspondendo um escore de 4,26 em relação aos estudantes de Medicina e 1,57 aos de Fisioterapia. Com base nos resultados dos dados do presente estudo, foi possível identificar que os estudantes da área de saúde encontram-se em uma fase predominantemente de Exaustão segundo o inventário de Lipp.

scholarly journals Pengaruh Paparan Pestisida Terhadap Jumlah Trombosit Pada Petani Sayuran di Desa Lawoila Kecamatan Konda Kabupaten Konawe Selatan

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Firdayanti Firdayanti ◽  
Sri Aprilianti Idris
Keyword(s):  
Statistical Tests ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
The Body ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Platelet Counts ◽  
Pests And Diseases ◽  
Vegetable Farmers ◽  
Hematology Analyzer ◽  
Negative Effect

ABSTRAK Pestisida adalah semua zat kimia dan bahan lain serta jasad renik dan virus yang dipergunakan untuk memberantas atau mencegah hama dan penyakit yang merusak tanaman atau hasil pertanian. Sampai saat ini pestisida adalah pilihan utama bagi petani untuk melindungi tanaman dari gangguan Organisme Pengganggu Tanaman (OPT). Terpaparnya tubuh oleh pestisida berdampak negative pada komponen yang ada dalam tubuh manusia, salah satunya adalah darah. Pestisida diperkirakan sebagai salah satu factor lingkungan yang turut mempengaruhi profil darah, salah satunya trombosit. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui pengaruh paparan pestisida terhadap jumlah trombosit pada petani sayuran di desa Lawoila. Penelitian ini adalah penelitian deskriptif analitik dengan rancangan cross-sectional study. Penelitian ini dilakukan dengan memeriksa jumlah trombosit petani sayuran di desa Lawoila secara automatik menggunakan alat hematology analyzer. Hasil penelitian ini ditunjukkan berdasarkan uji statistik menggunakan uji regresi sederhana diperoleh hasil yaitu F-hitung 1,784 dan nilai signifikan 0,198. Hasil ini menunjukkan bahwa tidak terdapat pengaruh paparan pestisida terhadap jumlah trombosit pada petani sayuran di desa Lawoila Kecamatan Konda Kabupaten Konawe Selatan. Kata kunci : Pestisida, Petani, Trombosit, Lawoila.ABSTRACT               Pesticides are all chemical substances and other materials as well as microorganisms and viruses that are used to eradicate or prevent pests and diseases that damage crops or agricultural products. Until now, pesticides are the main choice for farmers to protect plants from disorders of Plant Pest Organisms (OPT). Exposure to the body by pesticides has a negative effect on the components in the human body, one of which is blood. Pesticides are thought to be one of the environmental factors that influence blood profiles, one of which is platelets. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of exposure to pesticide on platelet counts in vegetable farmers in Lawoila village. This study was a descriptive analytic study with a cross-sectional study design. This research was carried out by checking the platelet count of vegetable farmers in Lawoila village automatically using the hematology analyzer. The results of this study are shown based on statistical tests using a simple regression test, the results obtained are F-count 1,784 and a significant value of 0,198. These results indicate that there is no effect of exposure to pesticides on platelet counts in vegetable farmers in the village of Lawoila, Konda District, South Konawe Regency. Keywords: Pesticides, Farmers, Platelets, Lawoila

scholarly journals RANDOMISED CROSS SECTIONAL STUDY OF ORAL HEALTH RELATED KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOUR AMONG PARAMEDICAL STUDENTS

2015 ◽  
Vol 05 (02) ◽  
pp. 019-021
Author(s):  
Shwethashri R Permi ◽  
Rahul Bhandary ◽  
Biju Thomas
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Positive Attitude ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Medical Professionals ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Health Related

AbstractThe aim of the study is to estimate the knowledge, attitude and behaviour regarding oral health among para medical students Materials and method: A cross sectional questionnaire survey was conducted among 150 para medical professionals in Mangalore. The health care professionals include from physiotherapy, nursing and medical lab technicians. They were asked to answer a questionnaire that contained 15 questions regarding knowledge and behaviour towards oral health. Results and conclusion: Majority of para medical students were practising a convincing oral hygiene methods they believed oral health play a role in general health had a positive attitude in educating their patients when required.

scholarly journals Modelling health belief predictors of oral health and dental anxiety among adolescents based on the Health Belief Model: a cross-sectional study

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Bilu Xiang ◽  
Hai Ming Wong ◽  
Antonio P. Perfecto ◽  
Colman P. J. McGrath
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Health Behaviors ◽  
Dental Anxiety ◽  
Health Belief ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Oral Diseases ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Perceived Susceptibility ◽  
Oral Health Behaviors ◽  
Belief Model

Abstract Background A vicious cycle exists between dental anxiety, oral health behaviors and oral health status. Based on previous research, psychological factors of the Health Belief Model (HBM) are associated with oral health behaviors and oral health, and are likely involved in this cycle. However, little is known about the relationship between HBM factors and dental anxiety of adolescents. The purpose of this cross-sectional study was to investigate the relationship between health belief factors, oral health and dental anxiety based on the constructs of the HBM. Methods 1207 Grade 2 students from 12 secondary schools in Hong Kong were randomly selected and measured for the decayed, missing and filled permanent teeth (DMFT) index. Data for oral health behaviors, HBM constructs and dental anxiety were collected using questionnaires. The hierarchical entry of explanatory variables into logistic regression models estimating prevalence odds ratios (POR) were analyzed and 95% confidence intervals (95% CI) for DMFT and dental anxiety were generated. Path analysis was used to evaluate the appropriateness of the HBM as predictors for oral health behaviors, DMFT and dental anxiety. Results Based on the full model analysis, individuals with higher perceived susceptibility of oral diseases (POR: 1.33, 95% CI: 1.14–1.56) or girls or whose mother received higher education level were likelier to have a DMFT≥1, while those with higher perceived severity (POR: 1.31, 95%CI: 1.09–1.57), flossing weekly, DMFT≥1 or higher general anxiety level statistically increases the possibility of dental anxiety. The results from path analysis indicated that stronger perceived susceptibility, greater severity of oral diseases, less performing of oral health behaviors and a higher score of DMFT were directly related to increased dental anxiety level. Other HBM variables, such as perceived susceptibility, self-efficacy beliefs, cues to action and perceived barriers, might influence dental anxiety through oral health behaviors and caries status. Conclusions Clarifying the propositional structures of the HBM may help the future design of theory-based interventions in reducing dental anxiety and preventing dental caries.

Prevalence and Associated Factors of Depression, Anxiety and Stress among Undergraduate Medical Students

2016 ◽  
Vol 3 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Challa Venkata Suresh
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Undergraduate Medical Students ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Severity Rating ◽  
Medical Undergraduate ◽  
Negative Effect

The prevalence of psychological disturbances in medical undergraduate students has been reported from various countries. Very few studies regarding student distress reported from India. Therefore, we conducted this study to determine the presence of depression, anxiety and stress among medical students in MNR Medical College, Sangareddy, Telengana. In this cross-sectional study, we recruited 257 students from MNR Medical College after obtaining written voluntary consent. DASS 42 questionnaire was used to collect information on basic demographic. Scores for each of the respondents were calculated as per the severity- rating index. Data was analysed by SPSS 20.0. DASS scores were slightly higher in males than female, but it was not statistically significant. Depression, anxiety and stress in students has high negative effect in their social and personal lives. So there is a need for urgent attention to the psychological well-being of undergraduate medical students to improve their life style.

scholarly journals Dental Awareness, Knowledge and Attitude among the Medical Practitioners in Pokhara, Nepal

2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 23-27
Author(s):  
A. Manandhar ◽  
A. Bhandari ◽  
D. Kunwar
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Morbidity And Mortality ◽  
Oral Disease ◽  
Good Knowledge ◽  
Oral Diseases ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Medical Practitioners ◽  
Knowledge And Attitude

Introduction: Oral health is a window to our overall health. Negligence to oral health might have adverse effects on the general well being of a person. Hence, early detection and prompt treatment is of utmost importance. Lack of general medical practitioner’s knowledge of oral disease has been shown to contribute to delays in referral and treatment, thus significantly affecting the associated morbidity and mortality. Methods: The present study was undertaken to assess knowledge, attitude and dental awareness among medical practitioners in Pokhara, Nepal. A list of medical practitioners was obtained from the NMA (Nepal Medical Association, Gandaki branch, Nepal) and sample size of 109 study subjects was calculated. A cross-sectional study was conducted among the medical practitioners. from March 2018 to April 2018. The data pertaining to their knowledge, attitude and awareness about oral health was gathered using a self-administered questionnaire. The data was analyzed using descriptive statistics. Results: Results of the study showed that the medical practitioners had moderate to good knowledge about dentistry as 97.2% of the medical practitioners answered correctly saying that brushing tooth daily prevents tooth decay and periodontal disease Whereas, when asked about the changes in the oral cavity which most commonly is associated with progression towards oral cancer, only 46.8% answered correctly by responding to non-healing ulcer/ erosive lesions. Conclusions: It is imperative that the dental/medical practitioners have good knowledge about the oral diseases and its systemic manifestations, so as to have timely referral and early treatment to prevent the associated morbidity and mortality.

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