To ensure health sustainability for the next generation, an emphasis should be placed on health prevention and health education. Therefore, it is crucial to educate kids on how to keep themselves healthy in order to promote long-term progress. This study aimed to identify the extent of the inclusion of health education requirements in the content of science textbooks for the intermediate stage of schooling. To fulfill the goal of this study, a validated content-analysis card consisting of twenty-seven indicators categorized into seven requirement themes was used in the analysis of middle-school-level science textbook editions that were taught in the academic year 2022. The results revealed that all health education requirements were inadequately included in the science textbooks, in which the inclusion rate ranged between 5.0% and 1.3%, and the percentage of included health-related themes in the middle school science textbooks, in general, was 2.8%. These findings indicate the necessity for reforming science textbooks for middle school levels so that they include sufficient basic health education requirements to enable students to protect themselves from prevailing diseases across the globe.
Introduction: An electrocardiogram (ECG) is a simple test that can be used to assess the rhythm and electrical activity of the heart. Continuous 24-hour ECG monitoring, in addition to the usual 12-lead ECG and 24–48-hour ECG Holter, can detect arrhythmias undetected by 12-lead ECGs and Holters. Aim: This study aimed to assess the level of competency of emergency room residents to interpret the ECG in the Riyadh region, Saudi Arabia. Methods: This is a multicenter cross-sectional study conducted among emergency residents in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. A self-administered questionnaire was sent to the targeted residents of the emergency department using an online survey. The questionnaire includes basic demographic data (i.e., age, gender, hospital, etc.) and a 12-item questionnaire assessing the level of competency using a different scenario. All statistical analyses were carried out using SPSS version 26. Results: Of the 96 emergency residents involved, 63.5% were aged between 25 and 27 years old. Overall, the level of competency was average among 63.5%; 24% were considered to have high levels, and only 12.5% were considered to have low levels. The mean score of competencies was 7.80 (SD 2.21) out of 12 points. Factors associated withincreased competency included working in King Abdulaziz Medical City, having more than 5 years of working experience in emergency care, and attending electrocardiography training courses. Conclusion: The level of competency among emergency medicine residents in reading electrocardiograms was deemed adequate. Residents who had more years of experience in emergency care and had attended courses and training related to ECG reading tended to increase their competency levels more than the other emergency residents. More research is needed to establish the competency level of emergency residents in our region. Categories: Cardiology, Emergency Medicine, Internal Medicine Keywords: Riyadh city, competency, ECG interpretation, emergency residents, electrocardiogram (ECG)
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