Related Experiment Video
Updated: Mar 18, 2026
Comparing Bibliometric Analysis Using PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science Databases
Published on: October 24, 2019
A Cross-Sectional Analysis of Use of Information Technology by Selected Students of Health Colleges of a Saudi
Shahid Mahmood1, Zaid Al Jeaidi1, Mashari Al-Onazi1
1Department of Conservative Dentistry, College of Dentistry, Prince Sattam Bin AbdulAziz University, Al-Kharj, Saudi Arabia.
Objective:
To determine the use of information technology (IT) among students of Medicine, Dentistry, and Pharmacy in Prince Sattam Bin AbdulAziz University, Al-Khraj, Saudi Arabia (PSAU).
Study Design:
Across-sectional survey.
Place And Duration Of Study:
From September 2014 to January, 2015.
Methodology:
Aclose-ended questionnaire consisting of 30 multiple choice questions (MCQs) was distributed to the students. The questions were related to their access to computers, skills and training, computer activities, and internet access. Data analyses and descriptive analyses for various variables were performed using SPSS version 17.0.
Results:
An overall response rate of 84.9% (488 out of 575) was obtained. All of the students (100%) had an access to the computers. Most of the students (61.9%) used computers for academic purposes. Amajority of the students (74.4%) preferred the use of powerpoint presentations aided by marker-and-board method for teaching. For communication from the colleges, 62.9% of the respondents preferred it through the email; 100% of the students had an email account. All of the students (100%) used internet; 83.1% considered the information as accurate. The internet was used by 47.6% of the students for seeking the medical information.
Conclusion:
All of the students had an access to ITand used it for their educational purposes.
More Related Videos
13:44Project-Based Learning Guidelines for Health Sciences Students: An Analysis with Data Mining and Qualitative Techniques
Published on: December 9, 2022
04:43COVID-19 Seroprevalence Test for IgG Antibody Levels Among Healthy Donors Across Different Pandemic Phases in Jeddah
Published on: June 24, 2025
Related Concept Videos
01:30Health Information Technology and Healthcare Information System
Health Information Technology, commonly called HIT, integrates advanced information systems and technology in healthcare settings. Its primary functions include:
01:27Nursing Clinical Information System
A Nursing Clinical Information System (NCIS) is a specialized type of healthcare information system tailored to meet the unique needs of nursing practice. It incorporates the principles of nursing informatics to streamline information management and improve the quality of care delivery.
Critical attributes of NCIS include:
01:50Cross-Sectional Research
01:19Overview of Biostatistics in Health Sciences
01:18Guidelines and Strategies for Safe Computer Charting
Maintain Confidentiality and Security:
01:20Integrated Healthcare System