Background A stroke is an abrupt neurological deficit that occurs due to a vascular origin. Stroke is one of the main causes of functional disability and irreversible brain damage globally. Following cancer and ischemic heart disease, stroke ranks as the third-highest contributor to adult mortality. According to studies conducted in Saudi Arabia, the estimated annual incidence of stroke was 29.8 per 100,000 individuals. Patients who are at risk for stroke and their families should be aware of the danger of stroke and be familiar with the symptoms. Stroke warning signs include abrupt weakness in the face or limbs, confusion, speech slurring, vision problems, difficulty in walking, and severe headache with no obvious explanation. The burden of stroke consequences can be greatly reduced by early detection of stroke symptoms and prompt treatment for acute attacks. A delay in seeking medical attention following a stroke attack has been linked to poor knowledge of stroke symptoms and risk factors. Furthermore, an important factor in reducing the incidence of stroke is public awareness of risk factors, symptoms, and prevention strategies. General awareness of stroke leads to a proper response to stroke, pursuit of medical treatment, and a better outcome. Aim The aim of this study is to assess the awareness of acute stroke among the general population in the Western Region of Saudi Arabia. Methodology A cross-sectional study was conducted in 2023 in the western region of Saudi Arabia. An online, validated, self-administered questionnaire was distributed randomly. The estimated sample size was 385, and 539 were the collected responses. Results More than half of the respondents were females (66.0%) (n=356), aged 20 to 29 years (50.3%) (n=271). In general, the majority of respondents had correctly identified that the elderly are at high risk for stroke (92.8%) (n=500) and that stroke can cause death (81.6%) (n=440). More than half of the population under study (59.9%) (n=323) correctly indicated that stroke is preventable. However, only (11.3%) (n=61) of them stated that the ideal timeframe to initiate thrombolysis in acute cases is 4.5 hours. Regarding the risk factors of stroke, the most frequently identified factors included hypertension (84.4%) (n=455) and heart disease (64.6%) (n=347). When the participants were asked about the warning signs and symptoms of stroke, the most commonly identified response was confusion (70.3%) (n=379). A good knowledge level was prevalent among 311 participants (57.7%, 95% CI, 53.4 to 61.9). Good knowledge levels were significantly higher among participants aged 20 to 29 years (63.5%) (n=172) and 60 years or more (65.2%) (n=15) compared to other categories. A significantly higher proportion of non-Saudis had higher knowledge levels ((75.9%) (n=22) versus (56.7%) (n=289), p = 0.042). Results of the multivariate analysis showed that participants aged 40 to 49 years (OR = 0.54, 95% CI, 0.33-0.89; p = 0.016) and 50 to 59 years (OR = 0.37, 95% CI, 0.21 to 0.63, p < 0.001) were less likely to have good knowledge levels. Conclusion The findings of this study indicate that (57%) (n=307) of participants had adequate knowledge of acute stroke. However, public education programs are still required to further expand this knowledge.

Awareness of Acute Stroke Among the General Population in the Western Region of Saudi Arabia

Aims: This research aims to understand the relationship between physical fitness level and body mass index (BMI) of students at the Faculty of Medicine, Indonesian Christian University, especially the class of 2021. Study Design: The research design used in this study was observational with a cross-sectional approach. Place and Duration of Study: This research will be conducted at the Faculty of Medicine, Indonesian Christian University Laboratory in December 2022. Methodology: The population in this study were all students from the Faculty of Medicine, class of 2021. The research sample consisted of 57 students from the Faculty of Medicine, class of 2021, who were selected using a sampling technique, namely consecutive sampling. The physical fitness test uses the Harvard Step Test. Results: From the research results, it was found that the physical fitness level of 57 students registered at the Faculty of Medicine, Indonesian Christian University could be categorized as follows: 44 students (77.2%) were in the less ability, 8 students (14.0%). included in the moderate ability, and 5 students (8.8%) were included in the good ability. Apart from that, an analysis of the body mass index (BMI) of students at the Faculty of Medicine, Indonesian Christian University, Class of 2021, showed that the largest proportion consisted of individuals who were classified as having a normal weight, namely 31 people (54.4%), obesity, 12 people (21 .1%), underweight as many as 6 people (10.5%), overweight as many as 4 people (7.0%) and Obesity II as many as 4 people (7.0%). Based on bivariate analysis, the results showed that there was no significant relationship between Physical Fitness and Body Mass Index. This was concluded by obtaining a chi-square value, namely p = 0.740. Conclusion: From the research results, it can be concluded that the Body Mass Index is not a determining factor that guarantees physical fitness, likewise other moderate variables such as age and gender also have no relationship with physical fitness. 

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The Relationship between Physical Fitness Level with Body Mass Index of Medical Students at Indonesian Christian University, Jakarta

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Awareness of stroke signs, symptoms, and risk factors among Jazan University students: An analytic cross-sectional study from Jazan, Saudi Arabia

Obesity is a condition when excessive adipose tissue accumulates in the body and that negatively affects health through predisposition to the development of many diseases and complications such as diabetes mellitus, cardiovascular disease, hypertension, and hyperlipidemia. Previous studies reported that obesity could influence the academic performance of the affected individual. Thus, we aimed in this study to measure the prevalence of obesity and its associated risk factors among medical students at Jazan University, and how it could affect academic performance.This is a descriptive, observational cross-sectional study that was conducted on medical students of Jazan University, Saudi Arabia, using questions that assess students’ demographic, academic performance and obesity. Data analyzed using t-test and chi-square test. We included 331 participants, most of them female (74%). About half of the participants have normal weight and recorded a high-grade point average (GPA) of 4 or more (out of 5). The highest GPA (4 or more out of 5) was achieved by 31% of students with normal weight, compared to 12% of underweight, 8% of overweight, and 5% of obese students. Being non-obese is associated with a higher GPA. Further, a significant relationship was observed between obesity and GPA (p-value= 0.013), in which obesity has a negative impact on the GPA of the affected students.In conclusion, our study showed that the medical students at Jazan University with normal weight achieved higher GPAs than other weight groups. We also found that food consumption is increasing with stress in overweight and obese students. This result highlights the importance of prevention measures and awareness to improve academic performance among affected students as obesity has well-known complications.

Prevalence of Obesity and its Association with Academic Performance and Other Factors among Jazan University Medical Students: A Cross-Sectional Study

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Awareness of stroke signs, symptoms, and risk factors among Jazan University students: An analytic cross-sectional study from Jazan, Saudi Arabia

Prevalence of Obesity and its Association with Academic Performance and Other Factors among Jazan University Medical Students: A Cross-Sectional Study