Saudi Cultural Missions Theses & Dissertations
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Item Restricted The Impact of Physical Activity and Dietary Quality on Academic Performance Among Undergraduate Paramedic Students(Saudi Digital Library, 2025) Alali, Abdullah; Bronwyn BeovichThis thesis investigated the relationship between physical activity, dietary quality, and academic performance among undergraduate paramedic students. It comprises a scoping review of existing literature on healthcare students and a cross-sectional study involving 116 Monash University paramedic students. While the review identified generally positive associations between healthy lifestyle behaviours and academic achievement, the cross-sectional study found no significant correlation between physical activity or overall diet quality and GPA, except for a significant association in the third quartile of diet quality. These findings highlight the complexity of academic performance determinants and the need for further research considering additional factors such as mental health, sleep, and stress.6 0Item Restricted Assessing Telehealth Readiness and Contributing Factors Among Nurses and Nurse Managers in Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study(Alzarqa University, 2025) Alanazi, Wael Faleh; Alhusban, RayaAbstract Background: Telehealth is increasingly essential in modern healthcare, improving access and quality, particularly in rural regions like Aljouf, kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). Therefore, understanding the factors influencing telehealth readiness is crucial for its successful implementation. Aim: This study aims to assess telehealth readiness among nurses and managers at Aljouf Hospitals, KSA and identify key predictors that influence telehealth readiness. Methodology: A descriptive cross-sectional correlational study was conducted with 153 nurses and managers from Aljouf Hospitals. Data were collected using the Telehealth Readiness Assessment Tool (TRAT). Results: A total of 163 nurses and managers participated. The mean total telehealth readiness score was 4.17 (SD = 0.90), indicating a high level of overall readiness. Among the subscales, structural readiness scored the highest (M = 4.20, xv SD = 0.90), followed by engagement (M = 4.19, SD = 0.95) and core readiness (M = 4.10, SD = 0.99).. Readiness scores significantly differed by variables including marital status, education, telehealth training, usage frequency, and organizational support (p < .05). Correlation analysis revealed strong positive relationships among readiness subscales with age. Multiple regression identified age, experience, and income as significant predictors of telehealth readiness (p < .05), explaining up to 93.5% of the variance in total readiness. Conclusion: The findings reveal a high level of telehealth readiness among nurses and managers in Aljouf hospitals, with structural factors and engagement emerging as key strengths. Organizational support, individual experience, and prior training significantly influenced readiness. These insights highlight the importance of targeted training, supportive infrastructure, and policy alignment to optimize telehealth implementation in similar healthcare settings. Keywords: Telehealth readiness, nurses, managers, Saudi Arabia, healthcare technology, cross-sectional study, predictors.6 0Item Restricted DUAL BURDEN: HCV ANTIBODY POSITIVITY AND DEPRESSION DIAGNOSIS IN UNITED STATES ADULTS(New York University, 2024-06-24) Alserhani, Asma; Coyle, ChristianaBackground: Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection and depression are significant public health concerns, with previous studies suggesting a complex relationship between the two conditions. This study aimed to investigate the association between HCV infection and depression among U.S. adults using a nationally representative sample. Methods: A cross-sectional analysis was conducted using data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 2015-2020. The study included 8,443 participants aged 18 years and above who completed the depression screening questionnaire and underwent HCV testing. Depression was assessed using the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9), and HCV infection was determined by the presence of HCV RNA. Multivariable logistic regression was used to examine the association between HCV infection and depression while adjusting for potential confounders. Results: In the bivariate analysis, HCV-positive individuals had a significantly higher prevalence of depression compared to HCV-negative individuals. However, after adjusting for potential confounders in the multivariable analysis, the association between HCV status and depression was no longer statistically significant. Age, marital status, and smoking status emerged as significant predictors of depression in the adjusted model. Conclusion: This study found a significant association between HCV infection and depression in the bivariate analysis, but this relationship was attenuated after adjusting for potential confounders. The findings highlight the importance of considering multiple risk factors when assessing the mental health of individuals with HCV infection and underscore the need for targeted interventions to prevent and treat depression in high-risk groups.21 0