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Document Type : Article In Journal 
Document Title :
Impact of Medical Education on Saudi Medical Students’ Awareness of Cell Phone Use and its Health
Impact of Medical Education on Saudi Medical Students’ Awareness of Cell Phone Use and its Health
 
Subject : ENT 
Document Language : English 
Abstract : Abstract: The data surrounding the effect of cell phones' electromagnetic radiation on human health, particularly on the auditory and vestibular systems, are controversial. This issue is of particular relevance since it may affect billions of people worldwide. The study aimed to highlight the impact of medical education on the awareness of cell phone use and its health hazards in students at King Abdulaziz University's Faculty of Medicine in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. In this study, a mixed research design was adopted as a complementary approach. Closed ended questionnaires were distributed to 400 medical students to determine their knowledge and practices regarding the use of cell phones and their possible health risks. The questionnaires were followed by discussions with four focus groups to further analyze the studied area. Both the questionnaires and focus groups covered many points, including the most common health hazards associated with the use of cell phones. The results showed that most of the students were aware of the potential risks arising from the use of cell phones, and at least half of them reported experiencing some of the negative effects. 
ISSN : 1097-8135 
Journal Name : Life Science Journal 
Volume : 9 
Issue Number : 2 
Publishing Year : 1433 AH
2012 AD 
Article Type : Article 
Added Date : Monday, October 1, 2012 

Researchers

Researcher Name (Arabic)Researcher Name (English)Researcher TypeDr GradeEmail
Saad Al-MuhayawiAl-Muhayawi, Saad InvestigatorDoctorate 
Bassam EldeekEldeek, Bassam InvestigatorDoctorate 
Hussain AbubakrAbubakr, Hussain InvestigatorDoctorate 
Rawan BenKuddahBenKuddah, Rawan InvestigatorDoctorate 
Adel ZahidZahid, Adel InvestigatorDoctorate 
Hasehm AbukhashabahAbukhashabah, Hasehm InvestigatorDoctorate 

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