Assessment of Awareness and Knowledge of Medical Students and Interns about Conditions Relevant to Metabolic Syndrome at King Khalid University
Journal Title: International Journal of Medical Research Professionals - Year 2017, Vol 3, Issue 5
Abstract
Introduction: The metabolic syndrome is defined by the National Cholesterol Education Program (NCEP) as three or more of the following: fasting plasma glucose levels ≥ 6.1 mmol/liter, serum triglycerides ≥ 1.7 mmol/liter, serum HDL cholesterol < 1.0 mmol/liter, blood pressure ≥ 130/85 mmHg, and waist girth > 102 cm. Use of waist circumference > 94 cm was suggested for some men who might be genetically susceptible to insulin resistance. Methodology: A self-reported online questionnaire was administered to 110 medical students and interns at King Khalid University. Questions were covered the following condition: diabetes, hypertension, high serum cholesterol, arteriosclerosis, stroke, and myocardial infarction. Results: A sample of 110 students and interns (70% males and 30% females), participated in this study, 25.9 % were 5th year medical students, 30.4 % were 6th medical students, 43.8% were medical intern. Students showed good knowledge regarding most of items addressing condition relevant to metabolic syndrome. Conclusion: Students and interns at King Khalid University show adequate level of knowledge in regard condition relevant to metabolic syndrome.
Authors and Affiliations
Meshref Abdullah A Alshehri, Ali Mansour Ali Mizher, Abdullah Saad Abdullah Alzahrani, Abdulrhman Jamaan Dhmaan Abuhabshah, Dhafer Fayez Abdullah Alshehri, Adil Nasser Abdullah Asiri, Hussam Murayh Mohammed Ali, Abdullah Mansour Abdullah Alasmari, Abdulaziz Ali Saeed Alshamlah, Hassan Mohammed Saeed Aladhadhi, Ibrahim Mahmoud Ajwah
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- DOI 10.21276/ijmrp.2017.3.5.053
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