ArticleFrontiers in psychology2025
Exploring mood and anxiety disturbances across Ramadan: a comparative study of Saudi medical students before, during, and after fasting.
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- Mental Health, Sleep, and Physical Activity Among Young Saudi Women During Ramadan: A Comparative Cohort Study.Nature and science of sleep · 2026Article
- The effect of Ramadan on forensic case admissions to the emergency department: A five-year retrospective analysis in Turkiye.Pakistan journal of medical sciences · 2025Article
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Abstract
Ramadan intermittent fasting (RIF) is a form of diurnal intermittent fasting observed by Muslims worldwide during the month of Ramadan. Previous studies have highlighted various benefits of RIF, particularly in healthy individuals, with positive effects on mood. Despite the physiological demands of RIF, limited research exists on its psychological implications for medical students-a population under considerable academic stress. This study examines changes in the mood of medical students during RIF and explores how these changes may vary according to demographic factors. This prospective study involved 108 medical students who completed the Brunel Mood Scale and demographic questionnaire at three distinct intervals: 1 week before, during, and 1 week after Ramadan. Data was analyzed by repeated measures analysis of variance. The Wilks' Lambda test was employed to compare the means and evaluate the significant effects of RIF on mood. Statistical significance was set at
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