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Back pain among high school students all over the world is on the rise. It is one of the most underestimated public health problems in today's generation. The research was performed to determine the prevalence of back pain among high school students in Dubai, UAE. The study was done using convenience sampling, including a total of 184 students, both male and female from the grades 9 to 12. They were asked to fill out questionnaires which included a consent form to be signed by the parents. Descriptive statistics was performed to express the results. The results showed that more than half of the total population suffered from back pain. Furthermore, the results obtained established a link between various other variables such as the affected region and muscles of the back, age, grade [9-12] and gender. Considering the anatomical aspects of the back pain experienced, the region most affected as self-reported by the students, was the neck. Adolescents who belonged to 17 and above age group were reported to be more susceptible to back pain. Back pain was more prevalent in females than in males. Prevalence of back pain is a major issue in today's generation and awareness among the students is highly essential for early prevention
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Humans , Male , Female , Prevalence , Schools , Students , Cross-Sectional Studies , Surveys and QuestionnairesABSTRACT
This research was conducted to determine the prevalence of diabetes mellitus in patients admitted with Acute Coronary Syndrome at GMCHRC, Ajman, UAE, during the period [2010-2013]. A descriptive study was conducted among 175 ACS patients admitted to the cardiology department in GMC hospital in Ajman. The dependent and independent variables that were included in the checklist were chosen after reviewing several case records of patients with ACS. Patient records were viewed on the computer database and all the necessary information required to achieve the objectives was extracted and filled in the checklist forms. The data was analyzed by SPSS 20 and Chi square test was performed to check for any association between variables. Out of the 175 ACS patients, 75 [43%] were diabetic, of which 63 [84%], were Males and 12 [16%] females. Among different age groups, 27 [65.9%] above 60 years had ACS with DM. With regard to ethnicity, among Arabs 30 [46.9%] and among Non-Arabs 45 [40.5%] had ACS with DM. The most common co-morbid conditions observed in patients who had ACS with DM were hypertension 64 [85.3%] and dyslipidemia 60 [80%]. In the study population 43% of ACS patients were diabetic. Majority of the patients were male who had ACS with DM. Non-Arabs individuals appear to have more ACS with diabetes than Arabs. Patients aged 40-60 had the highest proportion of ACS with DM. The most influential factors which contributed to ACS with DM were dyslipidemia and hypertension and both can be considered as the main risk factor in the presence of diabetes
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Humans , Male , Female , Acute Coronary Syndrome , Prevalence , Dyslipidemias , HypertensionABSTRACT
Hypertension is a colossal problem experienced by one in three adults, leading to 1,000 deaths in a day that people need to be aware of various aspects regarding blood pressure. To determine the level of awareness about hypertension among entry year undergraduate heath science students in Ajman, UAE. A cross sectional study among students enrolled in first year, in the four academic programs, with the use of a validated, self-administered questionnaire on different domains of hypertension such as general knowledge, symptoms, complications, risk factors, treatment and management as well as sources of information. Each factor/statement was given a score of one if it was answered correctly and zero for a wrong answer. Out of a total score, a score of fifty percent and above was considered as good knowledge and a score less than fifty percent considered no knowledge. The data was analyzed by SPSS 20, Chi square and Fisher exact test was done. Out of 161 participants, 130 participants were