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Background Binge eating disorder (BED) is a condition characterized by episodes of consuming large amounts of food and feeling a lack of control over eating behavior. Stress, anxiety, and depression are risk factors for developing BED, which may be particularly relevant for medical students who experience high levels of academic pressure and stress. This study aims to investigate the prevalence of binge eating behaviors among medical students, as well as the types of negative emotions that are most strongly associated with binge eating. Methodology This cross-sectional study employed convenience sampling and included 332 medical students from Almaarefa University in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. All medical students of all academic levels were eligible to participate in this study. Students from other colleges such as pharmacy students or students from other universities were excluded from this study. The research questionnaire collected information about negative emotions, BMI, number of meals, consumption of fast food, overeating behavior, and relevant demographic data. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used to analyze the data using SPSS Statistics version 26 (IBM Corp. Released 2019. IBM SPSS Statistics for Windows, Version 26.0. Armonk, NY: IBM Corp.). Results The descriptive analysis showed that the majority of students reported consuming two meals per day and having snacks twice a day. Fast food consumption was reported by 58.1% of students. The study found that negative emotions such as stress, depression, and loneliness were significantly associated with binge eating behavior and had an impact on weight and BMI. The findings suggest the need for interventions to address negative emotions and promote healthy eating habits among medical students. Conclusion The study concludes that negative emotions such as stress, aggression, and boredom are significantly associated with binge eating behaviors among medical students. Depression, disappointment, and thoughts about difficult tasks were linked to detrimental effects on BMI and weight loss.
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Background Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) refers to the unexpected and unexplained death of a child under one year old. The pathogenesis of SIDS remains unclear. However, certain factors such as the child's sleeping position, sleeping on a soft mattress, and maternal smoking have been suggested to contribute to its occurrence. The objective of this study was to evaluate the level of awareness of SIDS among Saudi Arabian women in 2023. Methodology A cross-sectional study was conducted among 300 mothers in Saudi Arabia, over a period of three months, from June to August 2023, using an online questionnaire to gather socio-demographic information from mothers of infants younger than one year old in Saudi Arabia, the sleeping practices of their infants, and their knowledge about SIDS risk factors. Data were coded using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) (IBM SPSS Statistics, Armonk, NY), and statistical significance tests were employed for data analysis. A p-value of <0.05 was considered significant. Results Among the 277 participating mothers, 44% were 31-40 years old, 93% were Saudi, 60% were employed, 65% were nonsmokers, and 64% placed babies in a supine position for sleep. About 37% of mothers used a duvet for bedding during summer, compared to 66% who used a duvet during winter, and 81% utilized a soft mattress cover in their children's beds. Additionally, 67% of mothers reported that their children used a pacifier while sleeping. More than half (54%) of mothers were aware of SIDS with media as their primary source of information. Among those under 21 years old, 50% demonstrated a high level of awareness, compared to 36% of those aged over 50. Conclusion Most women in this study were found to be unaware of SIDS. Among those who were aware, the media was the primary source of information. Higher educational attainment was associated with better understanding.