Master’s Degree Awarded to Mr. Mohammed Al-Sabahi in International Development Studies
Mr. Mohammed Mohammed Al-Sabahi was awarded a Master’s degree in International Development Studies for his thesis titled: The Impact of Educational Level On Health Awareness Among Chronic Disease Medication Users: A Field Study in the Capital Secretariat – Sana’a, which was submitted to the Inclusive Development Research Center – Sana’a University. The MA defense was held on Sunday, August 31, 2025.
The MA Viva-voce Committee, which was formed based on a resolution issued by the Graduate Studies and Scientific Research Council, consisted of the following:
| # | Committee Members | Designation | Position |
| 1 | Prof. Azhar Mohammed Ghalioun | Internal Examiner | Chair |
| 2 | Assoc. Prof. Elham Mohammed Al-Rida | Main Supervisor | Member |
| 3 | Assoc. Prof. Abdulsalam Ali Al-Faqih | External Examiner | Member |
The study aimed to examine the impact of educational level on health awareness among users of chronic disease medications in the Capital Secretariat – Sana’a, by identifying how educational attainment affects patients’ knowledge of their condition, their health practices, and their adherence to medication.
The study yielded the following key findings:
- A statistically significant effect (p ≤ 0.05) of educational level was found on patients’ knowledge of their condition, their health practices, and their commitment to medication use.
- Significant differences were found in the average responses of the study sample regarding knowledge of their medical condition based on gender, in favor of males.
- No significant differences were found with respect to health practices and adherence to medication across gender and age variables.
- No statistically significant gender-based differences (p ≤ 0.05) were found in the relationship between educational level and health awareness among users of chronic disease medications.
The researcher offered a number of recommendations summarized as follows:
- Organizing awareness-raising seminars for patients with hypertension and diabetes, as well as their families, highlighting associated risk factors, particularly since the symptoms of such diseases are often silent.
- Stressing the importance of regular medical checkups for early detection, and regular follow-up with physicians to prevent disease progression.
- Emphasizing strict adherence to prescribed medication.
- Integrating fundamental principles of chronic diseases into educational curricula, including information about hypertension and diabetes (causes, symptoms, and patient-care guidelines).
The defense was attended by a number of academics, researchers, professionals, and family members of the researcher.
