Female Medical Students and Interns Awareness about Diabetes, Hypertension, Stroke, Atherosclerosis and Myocardial infarction At Tabuk University
Journal Title: International Journal of Medical Research Professionals - Year 2018, Vol 4, Issue 1
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 71 femle medical students and interns at Tabuk University. Questions were covered the following condition: diabetes, hypertension, high serum cholesterol, arteriosclerosis, stroke and myocardial infarction. Results: A sample of 71 female medical interns and students, they showed a good knowledge regarding most of items addressed in this study. Conclusion: Students and interns at Tabuk University show adequate level of knowledge in regard condition relevant to metabolic syndrome.
Authors and Affiliations
Shahad Ahmed Albalawi, Zainab Metaeb Alenazi, Bushra Ajram Alatawi, Norah Abdulrahman Alfuraydi, Norah Dhafer Alshehri, Rawabi Fahad Alghamdi, Seham Saleh Aljohani, Abdulaziz Fahad Alsuwayh, Fahad Abdullah Alqahtani, Alqahtani Bandar Abdullah
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- DOI 10.21276/ijmrp.2018.4.1.049
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