Rahaf khalid Al obidan
Medical student, College of Medicine, Northern Border University, Arar, Saudi Arabia
Publications
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Research
PATTERNS AND REASONS FOR ANALGESIC USE AMONG NORTHERN BORDER UNIVERSITY STUDENTS, SAUDI ARABIA
Author(s): Mohamed M Abd El Mawgod*, Abdulaziz Mohammed Almalki, Omar Mosab Alenzi, Arwa Mosab Alenzi and Rahaf khalid Al obidan
Analgesics treat many medical ailments and are considered safe when used correctly. However, a lack of knowledge regarding proper use and harmful consequences poses health risks. Study objectives: To explore the pattern and knowledge of analgesics uses among university students at Northern Border University, as well as to assess the awareness of analgesic side effects Subjects and methods: A cross-sectional survey was undertaken among university students at Northern Border University. A self-administered structured questionnaire was developed to recognize the assessment of the knowledge and practices around analgesic usage. A convenience sampling approach via Google Forms was employed for recruiting participants. Results: a total of 420 participants were included in the study, with a mean age of 21.4&plus.. Read More»