A Training Program on Dengue Fever among Secondary School Students , Jazan , Saudi Arabia

2016 ◽  
Vol 46 (2) ◽  
pp. 235-244
Author(s):  
A. A. Binsaeed ◽  
A. A. Sahli ◽  
E. M. E. M.
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Secondary School ◽  
Training Program ◽  
Dengue Fever ◽  
Secondary School Students ◽  
School Students

scholarly journals Knowledge, Attitudes and Preventive Practices of Dengue Fever among Secondary School Students in Jazan, Saudi Arabia

2015 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 747-757
Author(s):  
A. A Binsaeed ◽  
A. A Sahli ◽  
E. M Noureldin ◽  
W. S Mohammed ◽  
O. M Dafalla ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Secondary School ◽  
Secondary Schools ◽  
Dengue Fever ◽  
Secondary School Students ◽  
Control Measures ◽  
School Students ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Preventive Practices ◽  
And Control

Dengue fever (DF) is the most rapidly spreading mosquito-borne viral disease worldwide. Several confirmed dengue cases occurred in Jazan region in the last decade. Current study aims to assess the knowledge, attitudes and preventive practices of dengue fever among students of secondary schools in Jazan, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. A cross-sectional study was conducted among students of six secondary schools in Jazan. Multistage stratified random sample method was used and seven hundred forty two (742) were taken as respondents in study. We collected information on the socio-demographic characteristics of the respondents about their knowledge, attitude and practice towards DF using a prestructured and self administered questionnaire. findings illustrate a poor DF knowledge among the secondary school students in Jazan. As to attitudes towards DF prevention and control, the majority of the respondents were having good attitudes and believed that DF could be controlled and prevented (93.2%), DF control is the responsibility of government and community (83.1%) and they themselves have an important role to play in DF prevention (78.5%).The most common practice to prevent mosquito breeding were found to be the disposing of water from breeding containers (85.5%) and covering of water containers (68.6%). A significant association between the practice of DF preventive and control measures and the gender of the respondents was found (P<0.005).The top two common sources of DF knowledge were identified as primary health care centers and television (48.1% and 44.5%, respectively) Low prevalence of sufficient knowledge was evident among secondary school students in Jazan. Government authorities should strengthen its programs on massive educational campaigns to increase awareness and knowledge regarding dengue and preventive measures to reduce mosquito and prevent dengue. Knowledge of dengue epidemiology may be incorporated into the school curriculum.

scholarly journals First Aid Knowledge and Attitude of Secondary School Students in Saudi Arabia

Health ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 07 (10) ◽  
pp. 1366-1378
Author(s):  
Ali S. Mobarak ◽  
Raouf M. Afifi ◽  
Amani Qulali
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Secondary School ◽  
Secondary School Students ◽  
First Aid ◽  
School Students ◽  
Knowledge And Attitude

scholarly journals Second-Hand Smoking among Intermediate and Secondary School Students in Madinah, Saudi Arabia

2015 ◽  
Vol 2015 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abdulmohsen H. Al-Zalabani ◽  
Soliman M. Amer ◽  
Khaled A. Kasim ◽  
Reem I. Alqabshawi ◽  
Ayat R. Abdallah
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Secondary School ◽  
Secondary School Students ◽  
Smoking Status ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Parental Smoking ◽  
Second Hand Smoke ◽  
School Students ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Shs Exposure

Background and objectives. Second-hand smoke (SHS) is an important public health problem worldwide. The study aimed to estimate the prevalence of SHS exposure and its associated risk factors among intermediate and secondary school students.Methods. A cross-sectional study was conducted in 2013 among 3400 students from 34 intermediate and secondary schools in Madinah City, Saudi Arabia. Data about sociodemographic and smoking-related factors and SHS exposure were collected using a self-administered questionnaire.Results. Of the 3210 students analyzed, the prevalence of SHS exposure was 32.7% 49.3%, and 25% inside, outside, and both inside and outside the home, respectively. The highest risk of SHS exposure was associated with the adolescent’s smoking status, parental smoking, close friends smoking, and family structure. The risk was markedly increased in association with parental smoking for exposure inside the home (OR = 6.49; 95% CI = 5.44–7.73) and with close friends smoking for exposure outside the home (OR = 4.16; 95% CI = 3.54–4.77). The risk of SHS, however, was lower among adolescents having knowledge about smoking and highly educated parents.Conclusion. The study revealed a considerably high prevalence of SHS both inside and outside the home among adolescents. Knowledge and beliefs about SHS exposure are the main preventable approach.

scholarly journals KNOWLEDGE AND ATTITUDE TOWARDS OBESITY AMONG MALE SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN TAIF, SAUDI ARABIA

2016 ◽  
Vol 4 (12) ◽  
pp. 263-272 ◽  
Author(s):  
SalehMaeed Alotaibi ◽  
◽  
AwadhMastour Alharthi ◽  
HashimHamed Altowairqi ◽  
AbdulazizMastoor Alswat ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Secondary School ◽  
Secondary School Students ◽  
School Students ◽  
Knowledge And Attitude
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