The prevalence of using beta-blockers and its relationship with social anxiety among health profession students at Umm Al-Qura University.

Baraa Sami QuronfulahRuyuf Saleh AlzahraniEbtesam Tariq KattanHala Mamun TamimTaif Hazzaa AlharbiMariyyah Mohammed AlghamdiAmal Mohammmad Badawoud

Published in: PloS one (2024)

The study revealed significant relationships between the presence of SAD with gender, history of mental conditions, and correlation between the use of BBs with history of mental conditions. Although BBs usage is low among health students, the prevalence of SAD is alarming. The results could raise awareness about the need for early detection of SAD among health students.

Keyphrases

mental health
healthcare
public health
health information
high school
risk factors
health promotion
physical activity
social media