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Background: several studies have shown micro-nutrient deficiencies in the Middle East region. Prominent defects in vitamin D, folate, and iron were especially noted. There are not many studies currently that tell us about the prevalence of dietary supplement intake in Saudi Arabia
Aim: the aim was to observe the current prevalence of dietary supplement use in Saudi Arabia. We will also attempt to elicit the reason they take the supplements, and how it affects their overall quality of life
Method: cross-sectional study among 489 Saudi patients was without any exclusion criteria using a standard questionnaire. The study was held at the endocrinology department of King Abdul Aziz Hospital and Oncology Center in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Results: the overall prevalence of multivitamin, mineral and supplement intake in the Saudi population was found to be 22%. Among them 16% were male and 24% were female
Conclusion: healthcare providers must spread more awareness about the potential benefits of dietary supplements in preventing non-communicable diseases
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Background: Physical activity is an effective component of health and prevention of disease. Increasing the general health knowledge about physical activity could prevent obesity and chronic diseases
Objectives: Study the knowledge, attitude and practice [KAP] of Saudi women regarding physical activity in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia [KSA]
Methods: This was a community based survey study conducted among 800 Saudi adult females chosen randomly using a multistage random technique during the period from January to April 2017. The study included subjects were asked to fill up a predesigned questionnaire including questions about socio-demographics and assessing the KAP about physical activity
Results: Most of females [64%] had poor knowledge while 36% had good awareness about the physical activity. About 72.2% had poor practice pattern but 22.8% had good practice pattern of physical activity. The attitude toward physical activity was good in the majority of subjects [75.1%] and poor in [24.9%] of them. The overall general KAP of included females regarding physical activity was poor in 62% and good in 38%
Conclusion: The overall general KAP was low among the studied groups thus, there is a dispensable need for providing a good and safe environment for women for practicing routine physical activity. Also, more efforts should be carried out to increase the KAP of females toward physical activity through educational campaigns in internet, TV and health care facilities
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The study was done to determine the perception of clinical years' medical students and interns about assessment methods used in Faculty of Medicine, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. A cross sectional study was conducted during the educational year 2012/2013. A multistage stratified random sample method was used to select 600 senior medical students [4[th]-6[th]] and interns. Perception of medical students and interns about different assessment formats was inquired using 3 points Likert scale. About two-fifths of participants agreed that assessment methods are comprehensive, reflecting what they taught, and challenging them. MCQs were the commonest [56.8%] preferred written assessment format. OSCE [74.1%] and OSPE [70.6%] were seen as good tools for assessing clinical competencies. Students had good perceptions towards peer assessment, log-book and open book exams. Males preferred peer assessment method more than females, with a statistical significant difference [chi[2] = 6.43, p< 0.05]. Assessment plan needs further improvements and should be designed prospectively along with learning outcomes, as only about 40% of participants agreed with assessment items. The current development of the faculty Assessment Unit will provide much help. This will lead to better preparation of medical students for their future responsibility as tomorrow's doctors