Correlates of Depression, Anxiety and Stress among Female Students at Al-Jouf University, Saudi Arabia

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“…In Saudi Arabia, women are typically less active than men [26] According to a body of studies, female university students are more stressed than their male counterparts. Women are more likely to express concerns about the amount and complexity of the material they had to learn, they are also more likely to express stress because of self-expectation and a sense of incompetence, and they have a tendency to overreport their physical and mental health symptoms [27].…”

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Perceived Stress, Physical Activity, and Insomnia of Female Nursing University Students in Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study

Albikawi¹

2023

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Background: Students go through a period of significant personal and social growth during their enrollment at university. It is essential to investigate the factors that affect the health of university students. Relatively little research has been done on how they are affected by factors such as practicing physical exercise, insufficient sleep, and effective management of stress. Aim: To investigate female nursing students' levels of perceived stress, practicing physical activity, and insomnia and examine related relationships. Methods: The sample for this descriptive and correlational study included 290 consenting female nursing university students. The students completed the following questionnaires: a sociodemographic questionnaire, the perceived stress scale, the Bergen insomnia scale, and the international physical activity questionnaire. Results: There were 32.19% of inactive students, 44.13% of minimally active students, and 23.68% of sufficiently active students. Insomnia affected 42.70% of them. High levels of perceived stress were reported by the student (22.54±7.16). Students with bad family support experienced insomnia more frequently than students with very good family support (OR = 1.41; 95% CI: 1.06-2.16). Students who used their mobile phones before sleep experienced insomnia (OR = 1.67; 95% CI: 1.17-2.63). High-stress students were also more likely to have insomnia (OR = 1.74; 95% CI: 0.95-0.98). Conclusion: insomnia is more common among students who experience high levels of stress, have bad family support, or use their phones before sleep. Promoting physical activity, sleep, and reducing perceived stress among university students requires preventative and therapeutic measures supported by scientific evidence.

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Perceived Stress, Physical Activity, and Insomnia of Female Nursing University Students in Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study

Albikawi¹

2023

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Epidemiological Aspects of Dietary Supplement use among Saudi Medical Students: A Cross-sectional Study

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Alruwaili²,

Alshalan³

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Background: Dietary supplement use received wide attention and interest throughout the world, particularly in Gulf countries, because of advanced economic and industrial growth. Objective: The present study aimed to determine the prevalence and correlates of dietary supplement use among medical students at Jouf University, Saudi Arabia. Methods: For this cross-sectional study, an anonymous self-administered structured questionnaire was distributed among medical students at Jouf University, Saudi Arabia. Out of the 381 medical students, 366 answered the questionnaire with a response rate of 96%. Analysis of data was done using the Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) program, version 24. Statistical significance was considered at P values <0.05. Results: Regarding the prevalence of dietary supplement use, 36.3% (n=133) and 29.5% (n=108) of the respondents were previous and current users of dietary supplements, respectively. Multivitamins and vitamin D were the most prevalent dietary supplements used by the participants. The students reported that the internet was the main source of knowledge concerning dietary supplements. The significant predictors of dietary supplement use in the logistic regression analysis were: age >21 years (odds ratio (OR): 3.26; confidence interval (CI): 1.67-10.53), females sex (odds ratio (OR): 2.23; confidence interval (CI): 2.34-6.84), and being in the third academic year or more (odds ratio (OR): 2.58; confidence interval (CI): 1.82-5.37). The most reported reasons for utilizing dietary supplements were nutritional supplementation and health promotion. Nearly three-quarters of the students agreed that dietary supplementation is good for health and recommended others to use them after doctor recommendation. Conclusion: Dietary supplement use was remarkably high among medical students at Jouf University, Saudi Arabia. Consumption of dietary supplements increased significantly among older students, females, and those in the third academic year or more. This study recommends other studies involving students from non-health domain colleges to detect if there is a difference in the prevalence of dietary supplement use within this population.

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A cross-sectional evaluation of binge-eating behavior and its correlation with anxiety disorders among adolescents in Northern Saudi Arabia: implications for future generations

Alhuwaydi

2024

Front. Psychiatry

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Background and aimBinge-eating behavior and anxiety disorders pose a significant public health issue worldwide, as it has severe implications for both the physical and mental health of the adolescent population. The present study evaluated the prevalence of binge-eating behavior, anxiety disorders, and associated factors among the northern Saudi adolescent population. Furthermore, we assessed the correlation between binge eating and anxiety.MethodsThe present population-based cross-sectional study was carried out among adolescents in the Aljouf region of Saudi Arabia from June 2023 to December 2023. A total of 384 eligible participants were selected using the convenience sampling method. The present study used a pretested Arabic version of the binge eating scale (BES) and Hamilton Anxiety Scale (HAM-A) to assess the binge-eating behavior and anxiety disorders among the target population. The Spearman correlation test determined the strength and direction of the correlation between BES and HAM-A scores. Furthermore, logistic regression analysis was applied to find the associated factors for binge-eating behavior among the study participants.ResultsOf the 384 participants, moderate and severe binge-eating behaviors were found among 11.2% and 8.3% of the respondents, respectively. Regarding the severity of anxiety as assessed by the HAM-A scale, mild, moderate, and severe anxiety were shown among 12.8%, 9.6%, and 7.5% of the participants, respectively. Also, the study found a positive correlation between binge eating and anxiety scores, with a correlation coefficient of 0.26 and a p-value of 0.001. Furthermore, being female (p = 0.001), moderate (p = 0.004), and severe anxiety (P = 0.001) were significantly associated with binge-eating behavior.ConclusionThe present research findings advocate for the implementation of targeted interventions and support services aimed at decreasing binge-eating behavior and anxiety, thereby promoting the overall well-being of adolescents and building stronger future generations. Moreover, it is recommended that optional courses about binge eating be incorporated into the curricula of schools and universities.

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Correlates of Depression, Anxiety and Stress among Female Students at Al-Jouf University, Saudi Arabia

Cited by 4 publications

References 15 publications

Perceived Stress, Physical Activity, and Insomnia of Female Nursing University Students in Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study

Perceived Stress, Physical Activity, and Insomnia of Female Nursing University Students in Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study

Epidemiological Aspects of Dietary Supplement use among Saudi Medical Students: A Cross-sectional Study

A cross-sectional evaluation of binge-eating behavior and its correlation with anxiety disorders among adolescents in Northern Saudi Arabia: implications for future generations

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