Students' perception of the educational environment at King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for health sciences using DREEM tool.

Background: Students' learning results are influenced by the educational environment. The best learning environment is created when students are involved in the evaluation process of their education. The purpose of this study was to evaluate students' perceptions of their learning environment at King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences (KSAU-HS) in Riyadh using the Dundee Ready Education Environment Measure (DREEM) instrument.

Prevalence and Regulation of Dyslipidemia Among Adults With Type 2 Diabetes From Three Primary Health Care Centers in Riyadh.

Background Dyslipidemia is an added risk factor in patients with type 2 diabetes who are more prone to develop cardiovascular diseases as it implies an alteration of the lipid level leading to serious health complications. Objective This study aimed at assessing the prevalence of dyslipidemia among patients with type 2 diabetes and comparing the lipid profile measurements between controlled and uncontrolled type 2 diabetic patients. Method A cross-sectional retrospective study was performed in three primary health care centers in Saudi Arabia.

The Ability of Saudi Parents' To Detect Early Language Delay in Their Children: A Study in Primary Health Care Centers, King Abdulaziz Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Purpose Our study aims to assess parents' ability to detect early language delay in their children in association with related demographic and environmental factors to help in predicting its risk. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted at three main primary health care centers at National Guard Health Affairs, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Participating parents were asked if they think their children have language delay and if they were able to detect it early.

Factors associated with different symptom domains among postmenopausal Saudi women in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Objective: To determine factors associated with different symptom domains among postmenopausal Saudi women in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Methods: In a cross-sectional study, interviews were conducted with 542 postmenopausal Saudi women, comprising sociodemographic history, social support, and the Menopause-specific Quality of Life questionnaire.

Results: The mean age of participants was 58 (±7.

Menopausal symptoms and quality of life among Saudi women visiting primary care clinics in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Objectives: Menopause is associated with somatic, vasomotor, psychological, and sexual complaints that may affect quality of life. We determined the prevalence and severity of menopausal symptoms and their impact on the quality of life among Saudi women visiting primary care centers in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted from October to November 2010.

Perceptions and effects of antenatal education.

Objective: To assess the quality and effect of antenatal health education on health-related issues during pregnancy, and the benefits to women during the peri-partum period.

Methods: This is a descriptive study of 300 women attending the Postnatal Clinics and Women Health Clinics in 2 Family Medicine centers at King AbdulAziz Medical City, National Guard Health Affairs, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The study was carried out between November 2009 and February 2010.