Background factors and to inquire about the use of complementary alternative medicine (CAM). Mate... more Background factors and to inquire about the use of complementary alternative medicine (CAM). Materials and Methods: Information was obtained through pre-tested structured questionnaires completed by cancer patients during treatment at King Abdulaziz University Hospital, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Results: Of 242 patients, 137 (64.6%) accepted to enter this study. Most were Saudi (n=93, 68%), female (n= 80, 58%), educated at university (n=71, of their cancer. Twenty-eight (21.6%) patients received CAM, of them 54.0% received herbal followed by rakia them (p =0.004). Seven (5%) patients believed this therapy could be used alone; 34 (25%) patients believed it could be used with other treatments, regardless of whether they themselves used this therapy. Fifty-three (53%) 22 (41.6%) patients received support from the health-care team. Patients who received information about their who took alternative treatment were older age, mostly female and highly educated but values did not reach Conclusions: We stress enhancing the educational and supportive aspects of cancer-patient services to improve their treatment satisfaction and emphasize the need for increasing the educational and awareness programs offered to these patients.
Beyond the adoption of the principles of horizontal and vertical integration, significant plannin... more Beyond the adoption of the principles of horizontal and vertical integration, significant planning and implementation of curriculum reform is needed. This report presents two studies done on the medical educational curriculum of Faculty of Medicine (FOM), King Abdulaziz Univerty (KAU), Jeddah, Saudi Arabia as well a local experience from FOM, Mansoura University, Egypt. The first study proposed a draft of horizontally and vertically integrated teaching on cadaveric heart between anatomy, histology, pathology and cardiology to be implemented with second year medical students at KAU in order to overcome disadvantages of traditional teaching. This proposed model could be helpful to medical schools that still adopt a traditional curriculum while introducing some innovative teaching and learning methods. The second study was an interventional one that was conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of an interdisciplinary integrated cardiovascular system module on both faculty and student sa...
Background: Although the traditional method of teaching vaginal delivery at the Obstetrics and Gy... more Background: Although the traditional method of teaching vaginal delivery at the Obstetrics and Gynecology Department of King Abdulaziz University (KAU) through lecture and observation in the labor room seems to be helpful for students" learning, it was insufficient to elicit student satisfaction. Objectives: This study aims to evaluate the effect of using a birth simulator during teaching vaginal delivery versus observation of normal labor at the labor room on students" satisfaction and learning. Materials and Methods: Utilizing birth simulator was included in the curriculum of Obstetrics and Gynecology"s undergraduate clerkship taught to the fifth-year medical students during 2013 in addition to the routine lectures and observation of real vaginal delivery in the labor room. A cross sectional study using a questionnaire was conducted to explore students" satisfaction and learning with this method. Results: The majority of the respondents showed significant satisfaction as well as selfreported learning of normal labor using a birth simulator (NOELLE) compared with the simple observation at labor room. Conclusion: Teaching vaginal delivery using the NOELLE birth simulator improved student learning and satisfaction compared to the simple observation of real labor at the labor room.
AIM Female pattern hair loss (FPHL) is a common condition that is influenced by many external and... more AIM Female pattern hair loss (FPHL) is a common condition that is influenced by many external and internal factors. We aimed to identify the prevalence of FPHL among secondary school girls and identify possible associated factors. METHODS FPHL among 3405 adolescent females was identified using detailed history, physical examination, and dermoscopy in this cross-sectional study. RESULTS Among the 3405 included students, 2430 (71.4%) had no FPHL and 975 (28.6%) were diagnosed with FPHL (p = 0.001). The mean age of girls with FPHL was 16.43 ± 1.10 and ranged between 15 and 18 years. Among those with FPHL, 427 (43.8%) attended urban schools while 548 (56.2%) attended rural schools. No significant differences regarding paternal and maternal education, family income, or parental degree of education were observed among those with FPHL and those without (p = 0.230; p = 0.063; p = 0.276, respectively). CONCLUSION FPHL had an overall prevalence of 28.6% among secondary school girls with a significant predominance in rural over urban areas and with a significantly associated family history. Irregular menses, history of thyroid disease, and hirsutism were significant predictors for FPHL.
Afro-Egyptian Journal of Infectious and Endemic Diseases
Results: Thirty-six (26.9%) patients were positive for at least one autoantibody. Various autoant... more Results: Thirty-six (26.9%) patients were positive for at least one autoantibody. Various autoantibodies were presented as follows: ANA in 29 (21.6%) patients, SMA in 9 (6.7%) and anti-LKM-1 in 2 (1.5%). In two patients, both ANA and anti-SMA were positive, and in other two cases both ANA anti-LKM-1 were positive. Female patients had a higher prevalence of positive autoantibodies (P=0.005). Chronic hepatitis C (CHC) patients with positive autoantibodies had higher serum ALT, AST and GGT levels. The rate of sustained virological response to combined antiviral therapy was similar between autoantibody-positive andnegative groups (46.9% vs. 53.2%). Conclusion: Autoantibodies can be induced in the course of CHC. Autoantibody-positive CHC patients are older and have higher disease activity and severity. However, the presence of these autoantibodies did not influence the response to combination antiviral therapy.
Journal of King Abdulaziz University - Medical Sciences
Several studies have suggested that there is a high discrepancy between clinical and radiographic... more Several studies have suggested that there is a high discrepancy between clinical and radiographic knee osteoarthritis. The objectives of this study were to examine association between radiographic classification and clinical manifestations of knee osteoarthritis, and to determine if the assessment of individual radiographic features was superior to the general radiographic scale in establishing such a relationship. A total of 125 patients with knee osteoarthritis were enrolled in this study. Radiographic features were assessed with the Kellgren-Lawrence grade scale for general radiographic grading, and a line-drawing atlas for detailed radiographic analysis. The severity of knee pain, stiff ness, and disability were measured using the Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index. Patients' age and pain duration were found to correlate significantly with knee pain, stiff ness, and disability. No association between general radiographic grading scale and clinical...
Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Education and Research
Background: A system-based integrated curriculum has been implemented at Faculty of Medicine, Kin... more Background: A system-based integrated curriculum has been implemented at Faculty of Medicine, King Abdulaziz University since the academic year 2006/2007. There were many calls to increase the integration level and to integrate the scientific research skills into the medical curriculum. Objectives: This study aimed to document the steps taken to establish a higher level of integration of basic sciences along with the scientific research skills and to assess the effect of such changes on student satisfaction and performance. Methods: The integration level among the endocrine basic sciences was increased from the temporal coordination to the interdisciplinary level. Students' assessment methods were modified accordingly. Scientific research skills were incorporated into the module. Students' satisfaction and performance were compared before and after implementation of these changes. Results: A significant increase in students' satisfaction with the module organization was recorded. A significant increase in students' self-reported motivation to study the endocrine subject matter as well as improvement of their research skills was also reported compared to that of the students studied the module before the reform. The percentage of students got grade an after modular reform was significantly higher compared to those who studied the traditional module while the overall success rate showed non-significant increase. Conclusion: This interdisciplinary integrated endocrine module provides framework and tips for module construction that would improve critical thinking skills, research skill and prepare the students to be lifelong learners.
Background Health care is a basic human right, and Saudi Arabia affirms these rights for all its ... more Background Health care is a basic human right, and Saudi Arabia affirms these rights for all its citizens. Objectives To assess the knowledge of medical students regarding health rights in Saudi Arabia. Methods This cross-sectional study was conducted at King Abdulaziz University (KAU) from September 2015 through November 2015. A questionnaire written in English collected demographic data and included questions about reproductive health care and health rights of women and patients with cancer, senility, or special needs. Results Of the 267 participants, 184 (68.9%) were female, and 252 (94.4%) were Saudi. Regarding consent, 87 (32.6%) and 113 (42.3%) participants believed a female patient required the consent of a male guardian to receive medical treatment or surgery, respectively, in Saudi Arabia, and only 106 (39.7%) knew that a female patient could provide consent for a caesarean section. Sixty-six (24.7%) believed that abortion is never allowed in Islam. Only 93 (34.8%) were aware that acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) patients had health rights, about half (144, 53.9%) knew that cancer patients have a right to full information, and most (181, 67.8%) believed that a patient had the right to withhold health information from his/her family. Approximately half were aware
Objectives. To investigate patients’ perception regarding medical students’ role in the operating... more 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.
Background: Health research plays a vital role in promoting medical students' interest in academi... more Background: Health research plays a vital role in promoting medical students' interest in academic medical careers, and increases their postgraduate research productivity. Scientific research skills were integrated into the developed medical curriculum implemented at King Abdulaziz University (KAU) in 2006-2007 and its impact on students' research practices was not assessed till now. Objectives: This study aimed to assess the effect of integrating scientific research skills into the medical curriculum on research practices and perception among senior medical students at KAU. Subjects and methods: This comparative cross-sectional study was conducted at the KAU in the academic year 2014-2015. A validated questionnaire was distributed to all the sixth year medical students (n = 307) and 60% (n = 184) of them responded. Data was analysis by using the Statistical Package of Social Science. Results: About 51% of the students have started their own research projects and 17% have completed and published their articles, 14.7% of them got accepted manuscript for publication. Career progression (75%) was the main students' motive to conduct research and the lack of dedicated time for research was the most reported obstacle to participate in research (73.4%). Students reported that inclusion of one-month rotation dedicated for research in the internship will enhance their research activity (68.5%) and agreed that research publication will greatly improve their postgraduate acceptance chances (95.1%). Conclusion: A large percent of KAU senior medical students have started their research project but only small percent succeed to complete it. Providing dedicated time for conduction research, more research opportunities and devoted supervisors are recommended to further boost students' involvement in research.
ABSTRACT Methods: This cross-sectional study aimed to determine students’ perception and attitude... more ABSTRACT Methods: This cross-sectional study aimed to determine students’ perception and attitude toward lectures delivered both live and via podcasts as methods of learning at the Faculty of Medicine of King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. It used a self –administered questionnaire that was distributed to all clinical years’ students in 2012. Results: A minority (2%) of the participating students listened to the podcast lecture more than six times. Although the students’ preference for the live lecture was higher than the podcasted one (about 46% versus 20%), the latter was ranked significantly higher in relation to notes taking and repetitive hearing. About 85%, 65%, and 50% of the participating students denoted unattractive lecturer, boring lecture, and traffic delay, respectively, as the comment causes of absenteeism from live lectures. A high but insignificant percent of the students believed that the podcast lecture was overall more beneficial than the live lecture. Conclusion: By taking these results into consideration, we can postulate that the introduction of podcast lectures into the medical curriculum on a wider scale can improve students’ learning, help them manage their time effectively, and allow more time for interactive clinical sessions.
ABSTRACT Objectives: The study was conducted to assess the educational environment as perceived b... more ABSTRACT Objectives: The study was conducted to assess the educational environment as perceived by residents in King Abdulaziz University Hospital (KAUH), and highlight areas that need further improvement. Methods: A comparative cross-sectional study was conducted among residents of the major clinical departments using Postgraduate Hospital Educational Environmental Measure (PHEEM) questionnaire. The data was analyzed by using SPSS. Construct validity and internal reliability were assessed. Results: Return rate of the questionnaires was 68%. PHEEM was found to have a high degree of internal reliability (alpha Cronbach =0.78) in assessing the educational environment at KAUH. The total cumulative score of the three domains of the questionnaire was significantly higher in the Obstetrics and Gynecology department (89±5.2) while, Medicine had significant higher score in the role autonomy domain compared to the both Surgery and Pediatrics. All residents had a positive perception of one’s role and they saw their departments are moving in the right direction regards teaching while being at “Not a pleasant place” regards the Social Support they provided. Conclusion: The overall residents ‘perception of the learning environment of their departments was considered “More positive than negative, but there was room for improvement”.
International Journal of Research in Medical Sciences, 2016
Background: During the last 15 years large number medical schools have been launched in Saudi Ara... more Background: During the last 15 years large number medical schools have been launched in Saudi Arabia in order to compensate for the shortage of Saudi physicians. Till now the reasons for choosing the medical profession by Saudi students were not thoroughly investigated. This study aimed to investigate the reasons for study medicine at King Abdulaziz University (KAU); and if there is any difference in these reasons between the junior and senior medical student. Factors helping in profession selection as well as the future specialty selection were also investigated. Methods: This comparative cross section study was conducted at KAU during the year 2014-2015 using a selfadministered questionnaire distributed to all the 2 nd and 6 th year medical students. Results: Like to help patients, interest in medical field and being prestigious career were the commonest causes of choosing the medical profession among the 2 nd year students and they were significantly rated higher (0.031, 0.001, 0.028) in 2 nd year students compared to the 6 th year. Getting a high GPA was rated significantly higher (p=0.01) by the 6 th year students than the 2 nd year students. Publications and internet sources was the significant (p=0.001) helpful factors rated by the 2 nd year students. Surgery, Pediatric and Internal medicine were the commonest future specialties that had been chosen by both 2 nd and 6 th year students. Conclusions: Comprehensive and structured programs directed to the secondary school and preparatory university year students to guide them to the proper career with the highlight of Medicine as one of the profession strongly needed in Saudi Arabia.
Journal of King Abdulaziz University-Medical Sciences, 2012
ABSTRACT To assess the perceptions of the second year medical students regarding the courses they... more ABSTRACT To assess the perceptions of the second year medical students regarding the courses they studied during the foundation year and compare the results of two consecutive years. Second year medical students, one hundred-forty males and females, from two successive years who had finished their foundation year study in 2008/2009 and 2009/2010 at King Abdulaziz University were included in this comparative cross-sectional study. A well-constructed questionnaire, which included questions on the nine courses taught this year, was distributed to the students. Focus group discussions were held with participants to validate the questionnaire results. The data was statistically analyzed using SPSS (version 16, Chicago, USA).The response rate was about 98 (70%) in each year. There was a significant improvement in the student perception in 2009/2010 in some courses e.g., Computer Science and Statistics when compared to those of 2008/2009. The students offered some recommendations for improving the foundation year e.g., "It is better to specify a pre-health foundation year for health colleges". In conclusion, the foundation year is important in preparing medical students, however, the student's perceptions regarding most of its courses were low and they recommend to be reshaped to include only the courses and necessary information for preparing competent physicians.
Foresic Research & Criminology International Journal, 2015
The practice of medicine is becoming increasingly more complex. Physicians and other healthcare p... more The practice of medicine is becoming increasingly more complex. Physicians and other healthcare providers face increasing administrative and legal challenges. Malpractice Claim puts physician's finances, reputation, professional advancement, personal relationships and health at risk. In Egypt, medical malpractice problem has been magnified during the last few years. The aim of this study was to through light on medical malpractice claims in Dakahlia and Damietta regions. Results of the present study showed that there is annual increment in the number of claims. According to specialty, anesthesia was the highest percentage followed by surgery and gynecology/obstetrics.By locality, most claims were against central hospitals followed by private, general and least was university hospitals. However, claims were proved positive mostly in private hospitals followed by central, general and lastly university hospitals. For private hospitals, the most proven claims were for gynecology/obstetrics, then anesthesia but for central hospitals, anesthesia represented the most proven claims followed by surgery. Good medical practice and a good medical-patient relationship are still the best ways to minimize lawsuits and their repercussions.
Breast cancer (BC) accounts for 24 % of all women cancer cases diagnosed in Saudi Arabia each yea... more Breast cancer (BC) accounts for 24 % of all women cancer cases diagnosed in Saudi Arabia each year. Awareness is extremely important in combating this disease. This study was undertaken to assess male high school students' response to BC. This cross-sectional survey was performed on male high school students across schools in Jeddah. A questionnaire gathered data on respondent demographics, beliefs about BC, BC risk factors, early screening methods, and role of men in BC. Statistical analysis was done using SPSS 20. A total of 824 students participated, with an average age of 17.0 years. There was more than 50 % agreement that early detection of BC enhances the chances of recovery, that BC is treatable, and that clinical breast examination and breastfeeding provide protection from BC. Around half the survey population thought that BC was fatal and contagious. Fewer than 50 % thought that BC was inherited and related to smoking, consumption of contraceptive pills, repeated exposure to radiation, obesity, and wearing a bra and that breast tumors were all malignant and spread to different parts of the body. Others knew that mammograms should be performed periodically. A high percentage persuaded their relatives to have mammograms and provided them with psychological support. Knowledge of BC among male high school students in Saudi Arabia is still limited, and, therefore, programs and activities need to be established to increase awareness among high school students.
International Journal of Community Medicine and Public Health, 2015
Background: Little is known about the factors that influence the choice of medical specialty by m... more Background: Little is known about the factors that influence the choice of medical specialty by male and female senior medical students at King Abdulaziz University in Jeddah so this study was conducted to investigate these factors. Methods: In this cross sectional study, data was collected through a questionnaire that was adapted to the Saudi culture from. It was distributed to three hundred male and female medical students in their sixth year and the response rate was 79.6%. Data analysis was carried out by using the Statistical Package for the Social Science (SPSS) version during the years 2013-2014. The percentages and the significances of the most and the least factors that influence the choice of medical specialties by the sample of the study were computed. Results: Study showed that 91 out of 121 senior male students and 88 senior female students out of 118 agreed that joining medical school was their first interest. Results illustrated that helping patients is the most considerable reason to choose medicine by the majority of the students (93% of senior male students and 91% of senior female students) whereas family enforcement was the least influential reason to choose medicine (28% of senior male students and 23% of senior female students). Internal medicine was chosen by the majority of the sample of the study as their first interest after graduating from medical school (43 male and female senior students). While only one male medical student chose community medicine. Conclusions: Medicine was the first choice for the majority of both male and female medical students who entered university. Internal medicine was the most desirable specialty following graduation. Most of the graduates have no plan in pursuing a career in general practice. It is advocated to establish a career advising committee at KAU. The committee should focus on medical students during their final clinical years. The lack of physicians in some specialties and its effect on the community should be addressed.
Background factors and to inquire about the use of complementary alternative medicine (CAM). Mate... more Background factors and to inquire about the use of complementary alternative medicine (CAM). Materials and Methods: Information was obtained through pre-tested structured questionnaires completed by cancer patients during treatment at King Abdulaziz University Hospital, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Results: Of 242 patients, 137 (64.6%) accepted to enter this study. Most were Saudi (n=93, 68%), female (n= 80, 58%), educated at university (n=71, of their cancer. Twenty-eight (21.6%) patients received CAM, of them 54.0% received herbal followed by rakia them (p =0.004). Seven (5%) patients believed this therapy could be used alone; 34 (25%) patients believed it could be used with other treatments, regardless of whether they themselves used this therapy. Fifty-three (53%) 22 (41.6%) patients received support from the health-care team. Patients who received information about their who took alternative treatment were older age, mostly female and highly educated but values did not reach Conclusions: We stress enhancing the educational and supportive aspects of cancer-patient services to improve their treatment satisfaction and emphasize the need for increasing the educational and awareness programs offered to these patients.
Beyond the adoption of the principles of horizontal and vertical integration, significant plannin... more Beyond the adoption of the principles of horizontal and vertical integration, significant planning and implementation of curriculum reform is needed. This report presents two studies done on the medical educational curriculum of Faculty of Medicine (FOM), King Abdulaziz Univerty (KAU), Jeddah, Saudi Arabia as well a local experience from FOM, Mansoura University, Egypt. The first study proposed a draft of horizontally and vertically integrated teaching on cadaveric heart between anatomy, histology, pathology and cardiology to be implemented with second year medical students at KAU in order to overcome disadvantages of traditional teaching. This proposed model could be helpful to medical schools that still adopt a traditional curriculum while introducing some innovative teaching and learning methods. The second study was an interventional one that was conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of an interdisciplinary integrated cardiovascular system module on both faculty and student sa...
Background: Although the traditional method of teaching vaginal delivery at the Obstetrics and Gy... more Background: Although the traditional method of teaching vaginal delivery at the Obstetrics and Gynecology Department of King Abdulaziz University (KAU) through lecture and observation in the labor room seems to be helpful for students" learning, it was insufficient to elicit student satisfaction. Objectives: This study aims to evaluate the effect of using a birth simulator during teaching vaginal delivery versus observation of normal labor at the labor room on students" satisfaction and learning. Materials and Methods: Utilizing birth simulator was included in the curriculum of Obstetrics and Gynecology"s undergraduate clerkship taught to the fifth-year medical students during 2013 in addition to the routine lectures and observation of real vaginal delivery in the labor room. A cross sectional study using a questionnaire was conducted to explore students" satisfaction and learning with this method. Results: The majority of the respondents showed significant satisfaction as well as selfreported learning of normal labor using a birth simulator (NOELLE) compared with the simple observation at labor room. Conclusion: Teaching vaginal delivery using the NOELLE birth simulator improved student learning and satisfaction compared to the simple observation of real labor at the labor room.
AIM Female pattern hair loss (FPHL) is a common condition that is influenced by many external and... more AIM Female pattern hair loss (FPHL) is a common condition that is influenced by many external and internal factors. We aimed to identify the prevalence of FPHL among secondary school girls and identify possible associated factors. METHODS FPHL among 3405 adolescent females was identified using detailed history, physical examination, and dermoscopy in this cross-sectional study. RESULTS Among the 3405 included students, 2430 (71.4%) had no FPHL and 975 (28.6%) were diagnosed with FPHL (p = 0.001). The mean age of girls with FPHL was 16.43 ± 1.10 and ranged between 15 and 18 years. Among those with FPHL, 427 (43.8%) attended urban schools while 548 (56.2%) attended rural schools. No significant differences regarding paternal and maternal education, family income, or parental degree of education were observed among those with FPHL and those without (p = 0.230; p = 0.063; p = 0.276, respectively). CONCLUSION FPHL had an overall prevalence of 28.6% among secondary school girls with a significant predominance in rural over urban areas and with a significantly associated family history. Irregular menses, history of thyroid disease, and hirsutism were significant predictors for FPHL.
Afro-Egyptian Journal of Infectious and Endemic Diseases
Results: Thirty-six (26.9%) patients were positive for at least one autoantibody. Various autoant... more Results: Thirty-six (26.9%) patients were positive for at least one autoantibody. Various autoantibodies were presented as follows: ANA in 29 (21.6%) patients, SMA in 9 (6.7%) and anti-LKM-1 in 2 (1.5%). In two patients, both ANA and anti-SMA were positive, and in other two cases both ANA anti-LKM-1 were positive. Female patients had a higher prevalence of positive autoantibodies (P=0.005). Chronic hepatitis C (CHC) patients with positive autoantibodies had higher serum ALT, AST and GGT levels. The rate of sustained virological response to combined antiviral therapy was similar between autoantibody-positive andnegative groups (46.9% vs. 53.2%). Conclusion: Autoantibodies can be induced in the course of CHC. Autoantibody-positive CHC patients are older and have higher disease activity and severity. However, the presence of these autoantibodies did not influence the response to combination antiviral therapy.
Journal of King Abdulaziz University - Medical Sciences
Several studies have suggested that there is a high discrepancy between clinical and radiographic... more Several studies have suggested that there is a high discrepancy between clinical and radiographic knee osteoarthritis. The objectives of this study were to examine association between radiographic classification and clinical manifestations of knee osteoarthritis, and to determine if the assessment of individual radiographic features was superior to the general radiographic scale in establishing such a relationship. A total of 125 patients with knee osteoarthritis were enrolled in this study. Radiographic features were assessed with the Kellgren-Lawrence grade scale for general radiographic grading, and a line-drawing atlas for detailed radiographic analysis. The severity of knee pain, stiff ness, and disability were measured using the Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index. Patients' age and pain duration were found to correlate significantly with knee pain, stiff ness, and disability. No association between general radiographic grading scale and clinical...
Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Education and Research
Background: A system-based integrated curriculum has been implemented at Faculty of Medicine, Kin... more Background: A system-based integrated curriculum has been implemented at Faculty of Medicine, King Abdulaziz University since the academic year 2006/2007. There were many calls to increase the integration level and to integrate the scientific research skills into the medical curriculum. Objectives: This study aimed to document the steps taken to establish a higher level of integration of basic sciences along with the scientific research skills and to assess the effect of such changes on student satisfaction and performance. Methods: The integration level among the endocrine basic sciences was increased from the temporal coordination to the interdisciplinary level. Students' assessment methods were modified accordingly. Scientific research skills were incorporated into the module. Students' satisfaction and performance were compared before and after implementation of these changes. Results: A significant increase in students' satisfaction with the module organization was recorded. A significant increase in students' self-reported motivation to study the endocrine subject matter as well as improvement of their research skills was also reported compared to that of the students studied the module before the reform. The percentage of students got grade an after modular reform was significantly higher compared to those who studied the traditional module while the overall success rate showed non-significant increase. Conclusion: This interdisciplinary integrated endocrine module provides framework and tips for module construction that would improve critical thinking skills, research skill and prepare the students to be lifelong learners.
Background Health care is a basic human right, and Saudi Arabia affirms these rights for all its ... more Background Health care is a basic human right, and Saudi Arabia affirms these rights for all its citizens. Objectives To assess the knowledge of medical students regarding health rights in Saudi Arabia. Methods This cross-sectional study was conducted at King Abdulaziz University (KAU) from September 2015 through November 2015. A questionnaire written in English collected demographic data and included questions about reproductive health care and health rights of women and patients with cancer, senility, or special needs. Results Of the 267 participants, 184 (68.9%) were female, and 252 (94.4%) were Saudi. Regarding consent, 87 (32.6%) and 113 (42.3%) participants believed a female patient required the consent of a male guardian to receive medical treatment or surgery, respectively, in Saudi Arabia, and only 106 (39.7%) knew that a female patient could provide consent for a caesarean section. Sixty-six (24.7%) believed that abortion is never allowed in Islam. Only 93 (34.8%) were aware that acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) patients had health rights, about half (144, 53.9%) knew that cancer patients have a right to full information, and most (181, 67.8%) believed that a patient had the right to withhold health information from his/her family. Approximately half were aware
Objectives. To investigate patients’ perception regarding medical students’ role in the operating... more 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.
Background: Health research plays a vital role in promoting medical students' interest in academi... more Background: Health research plays a vital role in promoting medical students' interest in academic medical careers, and increases their postgraduate research productivity. Scientific research skills were integrated into the developed medical curriculum implemented at King Abdulaziz University (KAU) in 2006-2007 and its impact on students' research practices was not assessed till now. Objectives: This study aimed to assess the effect of integrating scientific research skills into the medical curriculum on research practices and perception among senior medical students at KAU. Subjects and methods: This comparative cross-sectional study was conducted at the KAU in the academic year 2014-2015. A validated questionnaire was distributed to all the sixth year medical students (n = 307) and 60% (n = 184) of them responded. Data was analysis by using the Statistical Package of Social Science. Results: About 51% of the students have started their own research projects and 17% have completed and published their articles, 14.7% of them got accepted manuscript for publication. Career progression (75%) was the main students' motive to conduct research and the lack of dedicated time for research was the most reported obstacle to participate in research (73.4%). Students reported that inclusion of one-month rotation dedicated for research in the internship will enhance their research activity (68.5%) and agreed that research publication will greatly improve their postgraduate acceptance chances (95.1%). Conclusion: A large percent of KAU senior medical students have started their research project but only small percent succeed to complete it. Providing dedicated time for conduction research, more research opportunities and devoted supervisors are recommended to further boost students' involvement in research.
ABSTRACT Methods: This cross-sectional study aimed to determine students’ perception and attitude... more ABSTRACT Methods: This cross-sectional study aimed to determine students’ perception and attitude toward lectures delivered both live and via podcasts as methods of learning at the Faculty of Medicine of King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. It used a self –administered questionnaire that was distributed to all clinical years’ students in 2012. Results: A minority (2%) of the participating students listened to the podcast lecture more than six times. Although the students’ preference for the live lecture was higher than the podcasted one (about 46% versus 20%), the latter was ranked significantly higher in relation to notes taking and repetitive hearing. About 85%, 65%, and 50% of the participating students denoted unattractive lecturer, boring lecture, and traffic delay, respectively, as the comment causes of absenteeism from live lectures. A high but insignificant percent of the students believed that the podcast lecture was overall more beneficial than the live lecture. Conclusion: By taking these results into consideration, we can postulate that the introduction of podcast lectures into the medical curriculum on a wider scale can improve students’ learning, help them manage their time effectively, and allow more time for interactive clinical sessions.
ABSTRACT Objectives: The study was conducted to assess the educational environment as perceived b... more ABSTRACT Objectives: The study was conducted to assess the educational environment as perceived by residents in King Abdulaziz University Hospital (KAUH), and highlight areas that need further improvement. Methods: A comparative cross-sectional study was conducted among residents of the major clinical departments using Postgraduate Hospital Educational Environmental Measure (PHEEM) questionnaire. The data was analyzed by using SPSS. Construct validity and internal reliability were assessed. Results: Return rate of the questionnaires was 68%. PHEEM was found to have a high degree of internal reliability (alpha Cronbach =0.78) in assessing the educational environment at KAUH. The total cumulative score of the three domains of the questionnaire was significantly higher in the Obstetrics and Gynecology department (89±5.2) while, Medicine had significant higher score in the role autonomy domain compared to the both Surgery and Pediatrics. All residents had a positive perception of one’s role and they saw their departments are moving in the right direction regards teaching while being at “Not a pleasant place” regards the Social Support they provided. Conclusion: The overall residents ‘perception of the learning environment of their departments was considered “More positive than negative, but there was room for improvement”.
International Journal of Research in Medical Sciences, 2016
Background: During the last 15 years large number medical schools have been launched in Saudi Ara... more Background: During the last 15 years large number medical schools have been launched in Saudi Arabia in order to compensate for the shortage of Saudi physicians. Till now the reasons for choosing the medical profession by Saudi students were not thoroughly investigated. This study aimed to investigate the reasons for study medicine at King Abdulaziz University (KAU); and if there is any difference in these reasons between the junior and senior medical student. Factors helping in profession selection as well as the future specialty selection were also investigated. Methods: This comparative cross section study was conducted at KAU during the year 2014-2015 using a selfadministered questionnaire distributed to all the 2 nd and 6 th year medical students. Results: Like to help patients, interest in medical field and being prestigious career were the commonest causes of choosing the medical profession among the 2 nd year students and they were significantly rated higher (0.031, 0.001, 0.028) in 2 nd year students compared to the 6 th year. Getting a high GPA was rated significantly higher (p=0.01) by the 6 th year students than the 2 nd year students. Publications and internet sources was the significant (p=0.001) helpful factors rated by the 2 nd year students. Surgery, Pediatric and Internal medicine were the commonest future specialties that had been chosen by both 2 nd and 6 th year students. Conclusions: Comprehensive and structured programs directed to the secondary school and preparatory university year students to guide them to the proper career with the highlight of Medicine as one of the profession strongly needed in Saudi Arabia.
Journal of King Abdulaziz University-Medical Sciences, 2012
ABSTRACT To assess the perceptions of the second year medical students regarding the courses they... more ABSTRACT To assess the perceptions of the second year medical students regarding the courses they studied during the foundation year and compare the results of two consecutive years. Second year medical students, one hundred-forty males and females, from two successive years who had finished their foundation year study in 2008/2009 and 2009/2010 at King Abdulaziz University were included in this comparative cross-sectional study. A well-constructed questionnaire, which included questions on the nine courses taught this year, was distributed to the students. Focus group discussions were held with participants to validate the questionnaire results. The data was statistically analyzed using SPSS (version 16, Chicago, USA).The response rate was about 98 (70%) in each year. There was a significant improvement in the student perception in 2009/2010 in some courses e.g., Computer Science and Statistics when compared to those of 2008/2009. The students offered some recommendations for improving the foundation year e.g., "It is better to specify a pre-health foundation year for health colleges". In conclusion, the foundation year is important in preparing medical students, however, the student's perceptions regarding most of its courses were low and they recommend to be reshaped to include only the courses and necessary information for preparing competent physicians.
Foresic Research & Criminology International Journal, 2015
The practice of medicine is becoming increasingly more complex. Physicians and other healthcare p... more The practice of medicine is becoming increasingly more complex. Physicians and other healthcare providers face increasing administrative and legal challenges. Malpractice Claim puts physician's finances, reputation, professional advancement, personal relationships and health at risk. In Egypt, medical malpractice problem has been magnified during the last few years. The aim of this study was to through light on medical malpractice claims in Dakahlia and Damietta regions. Results of the present study showed that there is annual increment in the number of claims. According to specialty, anesthesia was the highest percentage followed by surgery and gynecology/obstetrics.By locality, most claims were against central hospitals followed by private, general and least was university hospitals. However, claims were proved positive mostly in private hospitals followed by central, general and lastly university hospitals. For private hospitals, the most proven claims were for gynecology/obstetrics, then anesthesia but for central hospitals, anesthesia represented the most proven claims followed by surgery. Good medical practice and a good medical-patient relationship are still the best ways to minimize lawsuits and their repercussions.
Breast cancer (BC) accounts for 24 % of all women cancer cases diagnosed in Saudi Arabia each yea... more Breast cancer (BC) accounts for 24 % of all women cancer cases diagnosed in Saudi Arabia each year. Awareness is extremely important in combating this disease. This study was undertaken to assess male high school students' response to BC. This cross-sectional survey was performed on male high school students across schools in Jeddah. A questionnaire gathered data on respondent demographics, beliefs about BC, BC risk factors, early screening methods, and role of men in BC. Statistical analysis was done using SPSS 20. A total of 824 students participated, with an average age of 17.0 years. There was more than 50 % agreement that early detection of BC enhances the chances of recovery, that BC is treatable, and that clinical breast examination and breastfeeding provide protection from BC. Around half the survey population thought that BC was fatal and contagious. Fewer than 50 % thought that BC was inherited and related to smoking, consumption of contraceptive pills, repeated exposure to radiation, obesity, and wearing a bra and that breast tumors were all malignant and spread to different parts of the body. Others knew that mammograms should be performed periodically. A high percentage persuaded their relatives to have mammograms and provided them with psychological support. Knowledge of BC among male high school students in Saudi Arabia is still limited, and, therefore, programs and activities need to be established to increase awareness among high school students.
International Journal of Community Medicine and Public Health, 2015
Background: Little is known about the factors that influence the choice of medical specialty by m... more Background: Little is known about the factors that influence the choice of medical specialty by male and female senior medical students at King Abdulaziz University in Jeddah so this study was conducted to investigate these factors. Methods: In this cross sectional study, data was collected through a questionnaire that was adapted to the Saudi culture from. It was distributed to three hundred male and female medical students in their sixth year and the response rate was 79.6%. Data analysis was carried out by using the Statistical Package for the Social Science (SPSS) version during the years 2013-2014. The percentages and the significances of the most and the least factors that influence the choice of medical specialties by the sample of the study were computed. Results: Study showed that 91 out of 121 senior male students and 88 senior female students out of 118 agreed that joining medical school was their first interest. Results illustrated that helping patients is the most considerable reason to choose medicine by the majority of the students (93% of senior male students and 91% of senior female students) whereas family enforcement was the least influential reason to choose medicine (28% of senior male students and 23% of senior female students). Internal medicine was chosen by the majority of the sample of the study as their first interest after graduating from medical school (43 male and female senior students). While only one male medical student chose community medicine. Conclusions: Medicine was the first choice for the majority of both male and female medical students who entered university. Internal medicine was the most desirable specialty following graduation. Most of the graduates have no plan in pursuing a career in general practice. It is advocated to establish a career advising committee at KAU. The committee should focus on medical students during their final clinical years. The lack of physicians in some specialties and its effect on the community should be addressed.
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