Perceptions of Medical Students in King Abdulaziz University about Teaching and Learning Modalities; Comparative Cross Sectional Study between Traditional and System-based Curriculum

2011 ◽  
Vol 18 (3) ◽  
pp. 17-28
Author(s):  
Nasra Ayuob ◽  
Basem El-Deek ◽  
Abdulaziz Boker ◽  
Adnan Al-Marzooa ◽  
Samar Alsaggaf
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Learning Modalities ◽  
King Abdulaziz University

scholarly journals Depression, anxiety, and burnout among medical students and residents of a medical school in Nepal: a cross-sectional study

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nishan Babu Pokhrel ◽  
Ramesh Khadayat ◽  
Pratikchya Tulachan
Keyword(s):  
Academic Performance ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Extracurricular Activities ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Past History ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Prevalence Of Depression

Abstract Background Medical students and residents were found to have suffered from depression, anxiety, and burnout in various studies. However, these entities have not been adequately explored in the context of Nepal. We proposed to determine the prevalence of depression, anxiety, burnout, their associated factors, and identify their predictors in a sample of medical students and residents in a Nepalese medical school.Methods It was a cross-sectional study with 651 medical students and residents chosen at random between December 2018 and February 2019. The validated Nepali version of Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale, the Copenhagen Burnout Inventory, and Medical Students' Stressor Questionnaire were used to assess depression, anxiety, burnout, and stressors respectively. We used univariate and multivariable logistic regression analyses to identify the correlation of predictor variables with depression, anxiety, and burnout.Results The overall prevalence of burnout (48.8%; 95% CI 44.9-52.7) and anxiety (45.3%; 95% CI 41.4-49.2) was more than that of depression (31%; 95% CI 27.5-34.7). Burnout and depression were more prevalent in residents than in medical students (64.5% and 33.7% versus 37.6% and 29.1% respectively). Whereas, medical students were found more anxious than residents (46.3% versus 43.96%). Academic related stressors caused high-grade stress to participants. Multivariable model for depression significantly showed anxiety and personal burnout as risk enhancing correlates; satisfaction with academic performance as a protective correlate. Similarly, the multivariate model for anxiety significantly identified female gender, depression, personal burnout, patient-related burnout, teaching and learning related stressors, and past history of mental illness as risk enhancing correlates; being satisfied with academic performance, getting adequate sleep, being an intern or a resident and less frequent involvement in extracurricular activities as protective correlates. The logistic model for burnout significantly showed depression, anxiety, being a first-year resident, drive and desire related stressors and a rare/never involvement in extracurricular activities as positive predictors.Conclusions A high prevalence of depression, anxiety, and burnout was seen among medical students and residents. Most of them were stressed with academic-related factors. A strong correlation between teaching and learning-related stressors with anxiety may be a call for an efficient and more student-friendly curriculum.

scholarly journals Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices Regarding Waterpipe Smoking among Health Science Students at King Abdulaziz University, 2016: A Cross-Sectional Study

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 21-28
Author(s):  
Ebtisam M. F. Alhawsawi ◽  
Jawaher R. Alahmadi ◽  
Ebtihal M. F. Alhawsawi ◽  
Duaa M. Assaqaf ◽  
Afnan H. Judah ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Health Science ◽  
Science Students ◽  
Waterpipe Smoking ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Health Science Students ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
King Abdulaziz University

Objective:  Waterpipe smoking is one of many methods of smoking and is a traditional habit in the Middle East. Waterpipe smoking produces toxins similar to those in cigarette smoke and is associated with substantial health risks. Th e aim of the study was to estimate the prevalence of waterpipe smoking among medical students, to evaluate their attitudes, motivations and knowledge about the hazardous effects. Methods:  This cross-sectional study of King Abdulaziz University Health Science students required a sample size of 700 participants. Th e participants were selected using the multi-stage stratified random sampling technique, and a validated self-administered questionnaire in English was used. Th e study was conducted from 24 April 2016 to 15 May 2016. Results:  Seven hundred twenty-one participants (325 (45.1%) males and 396 (54.9%) females) were selected for analysis. The prevalence of waterpipe smoking was 16.1%. The most common motives for smoking were socialization with friends, relaxation and taste, and most of the students were aware of the effects of waterpipe smoking on health. Conclusion:  There is a high prevalence of waterpipe smoking among medical students. Sharing waterpipes with others was common, particularly among males, and the majority of students thought that they could quit this habit.

scholarly journals Prevalence of alexithymia and associated factors among medical students at King Abdulaziz University: a cross-sectional study

2020 ◽  
Vol 40 (1) ◽  
pp. 55-62 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sami Hamdan Alzahrani ◽  
Saravanan Coumaravelou ◽  
Ibrahim Mahmoud ◽  
Jameel Beshawri ◽  
Mohammed Algethami
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
King Abdulaziz University

scholarly journals Perception of Plastic Surgery and the Role of Media Among Medical Students: Cross-Sectional Study (Preprint)

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hatan Hisham Mortada ◽  
Yara Aayed Alqahtani ◽  
Hadeel Zakaria Seraj ◽  
Wahbi Khalid Albishi ◽  
Hattan A Aljaaly
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Plastic Surgery ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Male Students ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
King Abdulaziz University ◽  
The Mean

BACKGROUND Although plastic surgery has been gaining a lot of popularity recently, there seems to be limited perception and a poor understanding of this field by both medical professionals, including medical students, and the general public. This might alter referral patterns as well as medical students’ choice to pursue a career in plastic surgery. OBJECTIVE The purpose of this study was to assess knowledge and perception of plastic surgery among medical students and to explore the influencing factors underlying particular beliefs. METHODS Data for this cross-sectional study were collected between August 22 and December 22, 2017. The questionnaire was formulated on the basis of our own study objectives and from available questionnaires with similar objectives. It was composed of 14 questions divided into three main parts: demographics, the specialty of plastic surgery, and media involvement and its effect on plastic surgery. The study was conducted via an online questionnaire among medical students in all years at King Abdulaziz University Hospital, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Data were considered significant at P<.05. All analyses were performed using SPSS, version 20. RESULTS A total of 886 medical students participated in this study. We achieved a response rate of 56.79%. The mean age of the participants was 21.2 years. The mean awareness score was 9.7 (SD 4.2) for female students and 8.3 (SD 4.2) for male students (P<.001). The condition most commonly known to be treated by a plastic surgeon was burns (70.3% of responses). CONCLUSIONS Medical students do not have adequate awareness of plastic surgery, and early exposure to this specialty may enhance their awareness.

scholarly journals Patients’ Perception toward Medical Students’ Involvement in Their Surgical Care: Single Center Study

2016 ◽  
Vol 2016 ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Talal Al-Khatib ◽  
Sanaa Bin Othman ◽  
Basem El-Deek
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Surgical Care ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Outpatient Clinics ◽  
Bedside Teaching ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Single Center Study ◽  
King Abdulaziz University

Objectives. To investigate patients’ perception regarding medical students’ role in the operating theatre.Methods. A cross-sectional study was conducted on a randomly selected sample at King Abdulaziz University Hospital.Results. 131 participated in this study. 77 of the participants were females and 50 participants were males. 46.4% think that it was important for the future doctors to be in theater during surgery. 60.2% thought that medical students only observed surgeons in the theatre and 39% thought that medical students performed minor procedures in the theatre.Conclusion. Patients underestimated the importance of medical students’ attendance and involvement in theatre compared to bedside teaching and outpatient clinics. Patients believed that medical students should obtain their consent prior to observing them in the theatre.

scholarly journals The Prevalence of Fibromyalgia Among Medical Students at King Abdulaziz University: A Cross-Sectional Study

Cureus ◽  
2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abeer A Samman ◽  
Raneem A Bokhari ◽  
Sarah Idris ◽  
Rafal Bantan ◽  
Rahaf R Margushi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
King Abdulaziz University
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