E-ISSN 1658-7820
 

International Journal of Medicine in Developing Countries (IJMDC) is a peer-reviewed medical journal published for health care professionals.

The journal is accredited by the Ministry of Culture and Media, Saudi Arabia المملكة العربية السعودية - وزارة الثقافة والإعلام . The journal has an International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) 1658-7820  registered via King Fahad National Library, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. 

Our mission is to provide relevant, useful, and up-to-date medical information to help healthcare providers solve clinical problems and improve patient care. With contributions from physicians, dentists, medical students and researchers from around the world, IJMDC provides a platform for the recent developments across many medicine and dentistry specialties, particularly from the developing world.

Each issue contains original research, academic review articles, health outcomes articles, case reports and basic research to assist health care professionals in making decisions by including the latest techniques and treatment options for treating their patients.


More than 9 authors (students/interns) are not acceptable until there is a special justification. For the articles authored by students/interns, they must include their research supervisor or consultant as co-author (9 students + 1 Supervisor/Consultant/Prof). Please see our Guide for Authors for more details. 

2025, Vol: 9, Issue: 4


IJMDC. Year: 2025, Volume: 9

    Original Article
  1. The prevalence and risk factors of computer vision syndrome among medical students in Taif University, Saudi Arabia
    Talal Althomali, Ruba N. Altowairqi, Lamyaa M. Algethami, Aryam F. Alqthami, Khulud A. Alamri, Fatimah K. Alotaibi, Raneen S. Alqethami
    IJMDC. 2025; 9(4): 803-808
    » Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.24911/IJMDC.51-1733255442

  2. Original Article
  3. Awareness of the effect of Toxoplasma gondii on pregnant women among Jeddah University female students in Saudi Arabia: a cross-sectional study
    Elyaas A. Mehdar, Hisham Rizk, Muyassar K. Tarabulsi, Amal N. Salah, Sara M. Meinah, Elham T. Abdulmohsen, Faisal F. Alsaati, Nouf K. Eldabai
    IJMDC. 2025; 9(4): 809-818
    » Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.24911/IJMDC.51-1734787904

  4. Original Article
  5. Awareness and core knowledge assessment of transient ischemic attack among adults with hypertension
    Khulud A. Alamri, Abdulmajeed M. Algethami, Shahad H. Alraddadi, Asrar M. Alrabie, Ruba M. Altowairqi, Shoug K. Althagafi, Raghad H. Alraddadi
    IJMDC. 2025; 9(4): 819-827
    » Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.24911/IJMDC.51-1736707830

  6. Original Article
  7. Public awareness of keratoconus and its association with eye rubbing behavior: a population-based study in Jazan, Saudi Arabia
    Riyadh A. Jahlan, Abdulrahman A. Daghreeri, Abdulrahman A. Otaif, Abdulelah A. Otaif, Ehab F. Hakami, Ameer M. Mobarki, Hussam T. Hakami, Bander S. Rajab, Bandar F. Daghriri, Fawaz M. Hakami, Mohammed Q. Dibaji
    IJMDC. 2025; 9(4): 828-836
    » Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.24911/IJMDC.51-1737910935

  8. Original Article
  9. Patient activation and self-stigma among type-2 diabetic patients: a cross-sectional study in Saudi Arabia
    Ayat Elzayat, Fikrah Mohammed Emad Alshami, Zainab Attiyah Hussain Alnuwaiqi, Sara Mohammed Naser Shahwan, Sara Naseem Khan, Muna Mustafa Nuru, Khulud Idris Nur, Basma Emad, Angie M. Ameen, Enas Metwally
    IJMDC. 2025; 9(4): 837-844
    » Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.24911/IJMDC.51-1738732311

  10. Original Article
  11. Prevalence of dental caries in primary teeth among children aged 6 - 12 years old in AlSarar Rural Region, Saudi Arabia: a retrospective study
    Mansour Shawqi Alali, Aqeel Almulaify, Sara Alshakhs, Zainab Alsheikh, Basima Alobaid, Muneera Al Shamrany
    IJMDC. 2025; 9(4): 845-850
    » Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.24911/IJMDC.51-1739122920

  12. Original Article
  13. Awareness of borderline personality disorder among adults in Taif, Saudi Arabia
    Sami S. Alharthi, Rahaf A. Althobaiti, Hanan S. Altalhi, Alanoud M. Alfadheli, Sultan S. Alosaimi, Mesfer F. Aldwasri
    IJMDC. 2025; 9(4): 851-857
    » Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.24911/IJMDC.51-1739732242

  14. Original Article
  15. The prevalence of burnout syndrome among emergency medicine doctors in the Aseer region during the COVID-19 crisis
    Hasan Musaad Ali Alzahrani, Reem Mishari Hasan Alshyarba, Faris Abdullah Alrefeidi
    IJMDC. 2025; 9(4): 858-864
    » Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.24911/IJMDC.51-1739909735

  16. Original Article
  17. Public awareness regarding developmental dysplasia of the hip, its risk factors, treatment, and complications in Saudi Arabia: a cross-sectional study
    Alaa Jameel Albarakati, Abdulaziz M. Alsokani, Ebrahem Rashed Alsohabi, Abdullah A. Alrashdi, Ali A. Alsayed, Ali Saleh Alqarni, Ibrahim Mohammed Almuashi
    IJMDC. 2025; 9(4): 865-875
    » Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.24911/IJMDC.51-1740516634

  18. Original Article
  19. Impact of acne on the quality of life among high school students in Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia: a cross-sectional study
    Rana Ali Alqarni, Heba Yousef Al-ojail, Omar Abdulaziz Alsuwailem, Abdulelah Nabil Alkadi, Nasser Abdullah Almulhim, Ahmed Khalid Alnawah, Sharifah Khalid Almulhim, Marwa Salman Aldehailan, Hala Mohammed Alqahtani
    IJMDC. 2025; 9(4): 876-884
    » Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.24911/IJMDC.51-1740666547

  20. Original Article
  21. Knowledge assessment of disaster medicine preparedness among medical students in Saudi Arabia
    Hassan Ali Jaafari, Zenat Ahmad Khired, Naif Ali Gharwi, Almuhannad Ghaleb Alnami, Manar Sadig Hakami, Taif Khalid Hakami, Akram Khalid Moafa, Amal Ali Jaafari
    IJMDC. 2025; 9(4): 885-890
    » Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.24911/IJMDC.51-1740685985

  22. Original Article
  23. The prevalence of irritable bowel syndrome and its risk factors among medical and non-medical students at Imam Abdulrahman bin Faisal University: a comparative cross-sectional study
    Rana Almuqati, Deena Almaghrebi, Ghadeer Bu Saeed, Omnia Almomen, Adel Zeidan, Raed Alsulaiman
    IJMDC. 2025; 9(4): 891-896
    » Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.24911/IJMDC.51-1740828499

  24. Original Article
  25. Knowledge, practice, and attitude towards first aid management among kindergarten teachers in Saudi Arabia: A cross-sectional study.
    Leen Al-rajhi, Dana Alsagheir, Nada Alsaif, Sahar Alhakami, Waad Alhawti, Lubna Al-ansary
    IJMDC. 2025; 9(4): 897-904
    » Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.24911/IJMDC.51-1741006926

  26. Original Article
  27. Knowledge, attitudes, and practice of telemedicine among the general population in the Al-Qunfudhah governate, Saudi Arabia
    Medhat Taha, Sara S. Alzhrani, Laila O. Alnashri, Nourah I. Alzubaidi, Amirah S. Alzubaidi, Abdulrahim A. Alzaylaee, Raghad F. Bahakeem, Hanan A. Elgendy, Danah M. Alruwaili
    IJMDC. 2025; 9(4): 905-913
    » Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.24911/IJMDC.51-1741243542

  28. Original Article
  29. Association between demographic features and quality of life complaints among postmenopausal women in Makkah Region, Saudi Arabia
    Rehab Alsaleh, Farah Alzahrani, Reema Alshaya, Lujain Alharbi, Alyaa Zaila
    IJMDC. 2025; 9(4): 914-922
    » Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.24911/IJMDC.51-1741616698

  30. Original Article
  31. Prevalence of urinary tract infections among females in Ha’il, Saudi Arabia
    Alshuaibi Muaath, Alenezi Kholood, Alenezi Reem
    IJMDC. 2025; 9(4): 923-928
    » Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.24911/IJMDC.51-1742819875

  32. Original Article
  33. Depression among medical and non-medical undergraduate students: A cross-sectional study
    Abdullah Nasser Alqifari
    IJMDC. 2025; 9(4): 929-935
    » Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.24911/IJMDC.51-1742847522

  34. Original Article
  35. Prevalence and major causes of female infertility in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia: a retrospective analytical study
    Nisreen Mansour Omar, Judy Saleh Abbas, Sabah Akram Mandely, Rahaf Osama Malaka, Aisha Yousef Bafuleh, Ahlam Attaullah Mohammad, Jana Saleh Abbas, Joud Hesham Badokhon, Mohammad Othman
    IJMDC. 2025; 9(4): 936-942
    » Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.24911/IJMDC.51-1742946446

  36. Original Article
  37. The effect of climate change on mental health and physical activity in Al-Baha City during winter
    Jehad Helal Alqurashi, Nawal Mustafa Osman, Reem Mesra Alghamdi, Mohammed Mousa Alzahrani, Sadeem Ali Alamri, Sarah Safar Alzahrani, Futun Attiah Alshanini, Fahad Saleh Alzahrani, Ali Yahya Alzahrani
    IJMDC. 2025; 9(4): 943-953
    » Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.24911/IJMDC.51-1743424020

  38. Review Article
  39. Types and incidence of cracks in posterior teeth: an updated review
    Sumayyah Hasilalahmar, Haifa Fahad Almutairi
    IJMDC. 2025; 9(4): 954-958
    » Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.24911/IJMDC.51-1734544923

  40. Review Article
  41. The association between bipolar disorder and inflammatory bowel disease: a systematic review
    Mohammed Ahmed Al-anzi, Khadijah Yahya Alahmre, Khudhayr Nasser Albarragi, Razan Faiez Hejazi, Rayyanah Ayed Alanazi, Farah Ali Obaid Yahya, Luran Ahmed Alluqmani, Hetoon Soleman Alotayk, Hind Ghali Fahad Alanazi, Muneerah Zayed Alzayed
    IJMDC. 2025; 9(4): 959-965
    » Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.24911/IJMDC.51-1734644834

  42. Review Article
  43. Interventions to improve adherence to removable orthodontic appliances retainers among adolescents
    Adel Almubadel, Abdulmajeed Jamal Alanazi, Faisal Fahad Idrees, Hani Suliman Alanazi, Badr Mohammed Saeedi, Elham Hassan Alqasim
    IJMDC. 2025; 9(4): 966-973
    » Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.24911/IJMDC.51-1738827477

  44. Review Article
  45. Diagnostic accuracy of Non ST elevation myocardial infarction in the emergency department using cardiac troponin level
    Mazi Mohammed Alanazi, Abdullah Saleh Basfar, Raghad Adnan Alghazzawi, Ohoud Abdullah Almutairi, Rawan Hamdi Bedaiwi, Seba Khaled Almotlaq, Abdulmalik Mohammed Almeshawah
    IJMDC. 2025; 9(4): 974-979
    » Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.24911/IJMDC.51-1739340072

  46. Review Article
  47. Risk factors, incidence, and treatment options for post-LASIK regression: a systematic review
    Abdulrahman M. Alamri, Muzun Aedh Asiri, Nawal Mohammed Asiri, Manar Ali Alqahtani, Atheel Ali Alshehri, Rahaf Abdulaziz Alamri, Majd Abdullah Sultan, Rawan Abdulmohsen Alqarni, Salwa Abdullah Bin Qaed, Raghad Abdulaziz Alamri, Ayman Abdullah Alshehri
    IJMDC. 2025; 9(4): 980-985
    » Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.24911/IJMDC.51-1741197050

  48. Review Article
  49. Predictors of non-invasive ventilation failure in emergency department patients with acute respiratory distress
    Rawan Shaya Almohammed, Abdullah Mohammed Basnawi, Ali Marai Alyami, Abdulaziz Khalid Alanazi, Hassan Abdulhamed Albagshi, ‏nawaf Faisal Alhazmi, Abrar Awadh Alzahrani, Abdulrahman Waleed Alquwaynim, Lojain Khalid Burejailah
    IJMDC. 2025; 9(4): 986-993
    » Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.24911/IJMDC.51-1741559228

  50. Review Article
  51. Emerging and re-emerging viral infections: a review of epidemiological trends, diagnostics, therapeutics, and public health interventions
    Thamir Saad Alsaeed
    IJMDC. 2025; 9(4): 994-1002
    » Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.24911/IJMDC.51-1741735012

  52. Review Article
  53. Complications of intramedullary nailing in femoral shaft fractures: a review
    Ahmed Hussain Asiree, Mohamed Maher Fouad Mohamed, Abdulelah Alhumaidi B. Alotaibi, Ahmed Abdullah Alshuahyeb, Saleh Khalaf Almaymoni, Amar Abdullah Ah Al Qahtani
    IJMDC. 2025; 9(4): 1003-1008
    » Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.24911/IJMDC.51-1742584287

  54. Case Report
  55. A case report and literature review of Lhermitte Duclos disease (dysplastic cerebellar gangliocytoma)
    Ebtehal Saad Althagafi, Hussain Anwar Alkatheri, Rahaf Saeed Alalloush, Mazen Saad Althagafi, Seif Nimer Albustanji
    IJMDC. 2025; 9(4): 1009-1013
    » Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.24911/IJMDC.51-1739474278

  56. Case Report
  57. Is surgery superfluous for spinal cord tuberculoma? Case report and literature review
    Riadh Mohamed Rebai, Bashayer Nawar Algethami, Muhammed Tahir Bakhsh
    IJMDC. 2025; 9(4): 1014-1018
    » Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.24911/IJMDC.51-1739896512

  58. Case Report
  59. Extensive stenting is short lived: a case of recurrent ischemic heart disease post coronary intervention in a patient with multi-vessel coronary artery disease
    Sadeem Aleid, Taif Saleh Almutairi, Yara Mansour Alassaf, Ihab Suliman
    IJMDC. 2025; 9(4): 1019-1023
    » Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.24911/IJMDC.51-1743253888



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