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ArticleClinical practice and epidemiology in mental health : CP & EMH2024

Obsessive-compulsive Symptoms Prevalence among Medical Students in Four Major Universities, Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Feras A Al-Awad, Kawther Hadhiah, Ahmad Albik, Ahmed Abdulwahab, Ali Almatiq, Ali Alhumran, Husain Alsaffar, Mohammed Alomar, Mohammed A BuSaad

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Feras A Al-AwadPsychiatry Department, College of Medicine, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1582-1181
Kawther HadhiahDepartment of Neurology, College of Medicine, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9053-0301
Ahmad AlbikCollege of Medicine, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0006-2365-2679
Ahmed AbdulwahabCollege of Medicine, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0003-2326-8202
Ali AlmatiqCollege of Medicine, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0008-3398-8656
Ali AlhumranCollege of Medicine, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0005-5111-3018
Husain AlsaffarCollege of Medicine, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0002-9394-2306
Mohammed AlomarCollege of Medicine, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0009-9258-9118
Mohammed A BuSaadDepartment of Family and Community Medicine, College of Medicine, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7695-3428

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Abstract

Background: Obsessive-compulsive disorder is recognized by the World Health Organization as one of the top 10 most disabling disorders globally. Characterized by recurrent and persistent thoughts (obsessions) and/or repetitive behaviors (compulsions), it significantly disrupts an individual's daily life, impacting routine, education, career development, and social relationships. The disorder's prevalence varies worldwide, with studies in Saudi Arabia showing a higher rate of obsessive-compulsive symptoms among medical students. Objective: This study aimed to determine the prevalence of obsessive-compulsive symptoms among undergraduate medical students in four major universities in Saudi Arabia. Methods: A cross-sectional, web-based survey was administered between April and June 2023 to medical students from Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, King Faisal University, King Saud University, and King Abdulaziz University. The survey assessed obsessive-compulsive symptoms using the OCI-R scale. Results: Out of 886 medical students, 411 (46.4%) scored 21 or more on the OCI-R, indicating probable obsessive-compulsive disorder. Females had significantly higher OCI-R scores compared to males. Younger students, those with a family or personal history of psychiatric disorders, particularly depression, and those with lower academic satisfaction exhibited higher scores. Conclusion: This study emphasizes the importance of incorporating mental health awareness programs into educational curricula due to the high prevalence of obsessive-compulsive symptoms among medical students. Implementing such programs can help reduce stress and improve both academic performance and overall well-being.

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Health Awareness ProgramsMedical studentsObsessive-compulsive disorderObsessive-compulsive SymptomsOCI-R scalePrevalence

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