Publications by authors named "K Bakri"

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  • Dental students need to be trained in handling epileptic patients to avoid improper care and potential legal issues; they must learn first-aid measures for seizures.
  • A study in Saudi Arabia surveyed 499 dental students to assess their knowledge and practices regarding patients with epilepsy, revealing that many lacked confidence and CPR knowledge.
  • Findings showed that a significant portion of students would call for help after a seizure but also indicated hesitance to treat noncompliant patients, highlighting gaps in training and preparedness.
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Background: Residency programs have developed monetary initiatives for students underrepresented in medicine (URiM). Our team sought to provide a centralized resource for URiM students seeking plastic surgery subinternships with funded opportunities.

Methods: A cross sectional analysis of URiM scholarships offered by US integrated plastic surgery programs (n = 91) between July and September 2023.

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Background The widespread hesitancy, delays in acceptance, or outright refusal to receive vaccinations, even when readily available, present a notable global challenge. This is particularly pertinent in the context of COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy, where research shows considerable variability in hesitancy rates worldwide. The primary aim of this study is to investigate COVID-19 vaccine intentions among the Saudi population using behavioral theories as a framework.

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