Publications by authors named "Saleem M Alarawi"
Background: College students are at a higher risk of suffering low back pain (LBP). Assessing the magnitude of the problem and the associated risk factors can help reduce the suffering and disability in future doctors.
Aim: This study was conducted to investigate the prevalence and related factors of LBP among medical students in the University of Tabuk and emphasize the need for targeted interventions that could help alleviate the burden of LBP among the students and improve their quality of life.
Objective: To assess 4 main determinants of healthy lifestyle (smoking, diet, physical activity, and body mass index) among primary health care professionals.
Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out between December 2012 and February 2013 where participants were selected using a stratified-random sampling method from 4 primary care centers in King Abdulaziz Medical City, National Guard Health Affairs, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. A trained nurse used an approved questionnaire for data collection.