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Background: Unplanned pregnancy is regarded as a significant worry worldwide. The prevalence of unplanned pregnancy has been estimated worldwide. Only a few studies have evaluated the majority of unplanned pregnancies in Saudi Arabia. The present study was aimed at assessing the prevalence of unplanned pregnancy and its psychological effect among pregnant females in eastern province of Saudi Arabia Methods: A cross-sectional study has been conducted on 442 females who are either currently pregnant or have been pregnant in the past five years. A survey was conducted online for data collection. Assessment of unplanned pregnancies was through the London Measure of Unplanned Pregnancy (LMUP). The psychological states were assessed by the Depressive Anxiety and Stress Scale-21 (DASS-21). Results: The intention of unplanned pregnancy was found in 116 (26.4%) females, and among the females who had planned pregnancy, incidences were 86 (18.2%), while 244 (55'5%) were indecisive. Females who had been married for over ten years had the highest rate of unplanned pregnancies at 32.2%, compared to those married for less than five years at 19.8%. Among the females who experienced unplanned pregnancies, 35.3% went through mild to severe cases of depression as compared to 7.5% of those who had planned pregnancies. 34.5% of women with unplanned pregnancies experienced mild to moderate stress compared to 7.7% of women who had planned pregnancies. Mild to highly severe anxiety was detected in 46.6% of women with unplanned pregnancies versus 23.7% of women with planned pregnancies. Conclusion: Unplanned pregnancy incidence is relatively low among females living in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia. Results indicate that unplanned pregnancy is associated with psychological distress, leading to maternal depression, stress, and anxiety.

Background: Transformation of medical students into medical professionals is a core competency required for physicians since training and practice of medicine focus upon character, personal integrity, academic and technical skills. Professionalism is associated with better clinical outcomes. Evidence shows that professionalism affects decisionmaking, medical errors, patient interactions, patient satisfaction, and health outcomes. Professionalism is taught at the Medical College in King Faisal University (KFU), but the importance is unclear for learners. Aim: To understand if there is a difference between pre-clinical and clinical students' perception of professionalism among students at the

Background: Postpartum depression (PPD) is a prevalent affective condition and a major public health concern. PPD can remain unidentified and influence the newborn's emotional and cognitive development, as well as the mother's health, relationships, and bonding with her newborn. Methods: A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted among 417 women who had given birth within 1 year. Participants were interviewed using a semi-structured questionnaire and the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale. Sociodemographic variables were analyzed using descriptive statistics, and the bivariate chisquare test was used to investigate the factors associated with PPD. Results: The prevalence of PPD was 32%. There was a significant association between PPD and the sex of the child; birth weight of the child; psychological support from family, friends, and husband; marital conflicts; and history of depression. Conclusion: The prevalence of PPD in Alhasa city was higher than previously thought in some regions of Saudi Arabia, highlighting the essential need to detect pregnant women at high risk of developing PPD so that their risk can be reduced and appropriate interventions can be implemented to treat the condition. The caregivers for these mothers should be aware of the available strategies for reducing the occurrence and effects of PPD. Intervention strategies to prevent and decrease PPD occurrence should focus on finding women with female newborn, low birth weight children, marital disputes, and weak social support networks.