ABSTRACT
Background COVID-19 is a serious disease causing negative psychological effects such as nervousness, isolation, depression, and suicide ideation. The COVID Stress Scale was developed to better understand and assess COVID-19-related distress. University students are predicted to be negatively impacted by the COVID-19 outbreak due to their lack of psychological skills and high levels of academic stress. This study compares the prevalence of COVID stress syndrome (CSS) among university students in Syria and Jordan during the outbreak. The questionnaire used in the study covers multiple aspects and can be applied to future pandemics or infectious diseases. Methodology This is a cross-sectional study conducted in Syria and Jordan between September 1 and December 1, 2021, to evaluate CSS among university students. Data were collected from a convenience sample of 2525 students using a structured, validated, and published questionnaire. Ethical considerations were taken, and informed consent was obtained from participants. The questionnaire had two parts: participant characteristics and CSS. The data were analyzed using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS, IBM Corp., Armonk, NY), and the chi-square test was used to compare the CSS scale between the two countries. Result The study involved 2525 university students, mostly Syrian (63.6%) and Jordanian (36.4%), aged 18-24 (89.5%), and mostly single (95.6%). Over 50% of students lived in homes with three or more people. More than half reported good to excellent economic status; non-smokers accounted for over 50%. Regarding CSS, 39.8% had a high score, 28% average, 20% severe, and 12.2% low to mild. Jordanian male students and single Syrian students showed a higher probability of experiencing CSS symptoms. The number of people in the household, financial status, and field of study also played a significant role. Conclusion The COVID-19 pandemic has negative impacts beyond physical health, including the economy, education, and mental health. A stress scale has been developed to measure COVID-19 stress syndrome, which includes Danger and Contamination Fears (DAN), Socioeconomic Consequences Fears (SEC), Xenophobic Fears (XEN), Traumatic Stress Symptoms (TSS), and Compulsive Checking and Reassurance Seeking (CHE). Non-medical faculty students are more likely to acquire CSS symptoms than medical faculty students.
ABSTRACT
Hydatid cyst disease is a parasitic infestation caused by the tapeworm Echinococcus granulosus. The incidence of the disease is 1-200 cases per 100 000. The usual presentation is the formation of fluid-filled cysts in the liver or lungs and, less commonly, in the brain. The breast is a rare site of presentation for this disease. An isolated hydatid cyst in the breast is very rare, even in endemic regions, occurring in only 0.27% of all hydatid cases. Although these cases are very rare, they should be considered severe. A hydatid breast cyst may mimic a fibroadenoma, phyllodes tumor, chronic abscess, or even carcinoma. Therefore, a high incidence of misdiagnosis may occur. Preoperative diagnosis can be made using needle aspiration and imaging facilities such as breast ultrasonography, mammograms, and computerized topographic images. Nevertheless, in most cases, the final diagnosis cannot be made until the pathological report is obtained postsurgery. This paper reports the first case of a bilateral hydatid cyst of the breast that was diagnosed preoperatively by radiological facilities. We present the patient history, physical examination, and investigations, discuss the risk factors, and present our treatment plan.
ABSTRACT
The study of anatomy is essential in understanding basic and clinical medical sciences and it is taught by various methods. This study aimed to find out the attitude of medical students in Jordan towards the various methods of teaching anatomy and their opinion regarding the relevance of anatomy in their study. An online survey was sent to the third-to sixth-year medical students at the Hashemite University, Jordan. The survey asked about various aspect of teaching anatomy. The answers were analyzed using non-parametric methods.The response rates ranged from 24% to 45% in the different groups. More than half the students believed that anatomy was interesting, but only a small percentage thought about becoming anatomists. In all the groups, plastic models were considered the most favored method of teaching and theoretical lectures were the least favored. The students preferred the number of lab session to be increased and lectures to be decreased. Text-books were not considered as a main source of study. A very high percentage of students in all the groups considered digital media as a main source of study preferring it to be incorporated more in the curriculum. A greater percentage of students in the third and fourth years thought that too much information was given in their anatomy courses. The greater percentage of students in the fifth and sixth years did not. Almost all the students believed that anatomy was important in understanding basic and clinical medical sciences and in their future profession as doctors. Modifications in the anatomy curriculum may be required. More practical sessions should be arranged, reading textbooks should be encouraged, and new technology and digital media need to be incorporated more
No disponible
