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Effectiveness of Different COVID-19 Vaccines in the United Arab Emirates: A Retrospective Cross-sectional Study Open

Farzaneh Mohammad Abedini, Dina Siddiq Abdulhadi Alajmani, Leila Osman Koshin, Haider Gaib Taleb, Ahmed Alhammadi , et al. · 2025

Background: The COVID-19 virus continues to represent a threat to global healthcare systems. The novel strains, such as Delta and Omicron, possibly further increase transmission concerns. Despite widespread vaccine availability in the Unit…

Plasma Dopamine Level as a Biomarker for Pain in Myofascial Temporomandibular Disorders Open

Kamal T. A Al-Ghllabi, Khaldon T. S. A Al-Buriahy, Ahmed Alhammadi, Sarah A. A. Al-Zamzami, Omar A. S. A. Abdulmajeed , et al. · 2025

Background: Myofascial Temporomandibular Disorders (M-TMD) are characterized by chronic pain and dysfunction of the jaw muscles, often linked to stress and neurochemical imbalances. Dopamine, a neurotransmitter involved in pain modulation,…

Prevalence and predictors of breastfeeding practices in Saudi Arabia: a national cross-sectional study based on the 2021 WHO breastfeeding indicators Open

Fouzia Abdulaziz Alhreashy, Ahmed Alhammadi, Badryah Abdullrhman Aljabar, Fatima Al Zahraa Chokor, Mona Abdullah Hakami , et al. · 2025

This study provided national estimates for the breastfeeding indicators that may serve as a baseline for future surveys, and identified population groups that are at higher risk of inadequate breastfeeding practices. The findings should gu…

The relationship between nicotine dependence and willingness to quit smoking: A cross-sectional study Open

Afraa Murriky, Eman Allam, Hind Alotaibi, Razan Alnamasy, Atheel Alnufiee , et al. · 2025

53 Optimising discharge process and hospital throughput by mitigating challenges and implementation of huddles in a tertiary children hospital Open

Ihsan Elhalabi, P. Ibáñez, Lin Zaghmout, Alaa Shurrab, Ahmed Alhammadi · 2025

Sexually transmitted diseases knowledge assessment and associated factors among university students in the United Arab Emirates: a cross-sectional study Open

Abdulla Alshemeili, Ahmed Alhammadi, Abdulrahman Alhammadi, Mohamed Al Ali, Eisa Saud Alameeri , et al. · 2023

Background Sexually transmitted diseases and infections (STDIs) remain a serious public health menace with over 350 million cases each year. Poor knowledge of STDIs has been identified as one of the bottlenecks in their control and prevent…

Comparison in perceptions and attitude towards effective communication and team collaboration among pediatric physicians and nurses following the implementation of multidisciplinary interventions Open

Manasik Hassan, Hatim Abdelrhman, Tasneim Abdalla, Abdelhakim Makraz, Ahmed Alhammadi · 2022

Background: Effective communication among physicians and nurses in in-patient settings is associated with better patient care, increased teamwork, and job satisfaction, however, no literature has addressed the concern of the gap in percept…

Burden of Early Life Obesity and Its Relationship with Protein Intake in Infancy: The Middle East Expert Consensus Open

Frank Jochum, Mohamed Abdellatif, Ashraf Adel, Ahmed Alhammadi, Abdulrahman Alnemri , et al. · 2022

Adequate nutrition in early life is proposed to shape a child's future health by launching the growth trajectory in the proper direction, which helps to avoid negative metabolic programming effects. Protein intake during infancy and early …

Parental perception of medications safe storage in the State of Qatar Open

Mohamed A. Hendaus, Manar Saleh, Shereen Darwish, Omar Mostafa, Ahmed Eltayeb , et al. · 2021

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to identify parental perception of household medication storage. Methods: A prospective cross-sectional study utilizing a questionnaire was carried out at Hamad Medical Corporation, the solely tertiary…

Parenting style in a rapidly developing country Open

Mohamed A. Hendaus, Rihab Alozeib, Lama Saied, Saira Shehzad, Mohammed Abdulmajeed , et al. · 2021

Objective: To investigate the different styles of parenting in the State of Qatar, a country that is considered a cosmopolitan hub with rapid development. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted at Sidra Medicine, the …

Parents attitudes toward the human papilloma virus (HPV) vaccine Open

Mohamed A. Hendaus, Manasik Hassan, Moza Alsulaiti, Tasabeh Mohamed, Reem Mohamed , et al. · 2021

Background: Human papillomavirus (HPV) is one of the leading causes of cervical and genital cancer in both genders. Purpose: To delineate parental attitude regarding HPV in Qatar. Methods: A cross-sectional study using a questionnaire was …

Medication take-back programs in Qatar Open

Mohamed A. Hendaus, Shereen Darwish, Manar Saleh, Omar Mostafa, Ahmed Eltayeb , et al. · 2021

Purpose: To identify parental perception of a take-back program for medications. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study using a questionnaire was conducted at Hamad Medical Corporation, the only tertiary pediatric hospital in the S…

Parental Perception of a Dental Home for Children with Special Needs Open

Mohamed A. Hendaus, Deena Shaltout, Dure Yasrab, Aya Al-Noubani, Sara G. Hamad , et al. · 2020

Despite proper resources, children with special healthcare needs lack proper oral healthcare. This could be attributed to the lack of a dental home. A pediatrician's role is crucial in initiating the process of acquiring a dental home for …

Parental perceptions of child's healthy diet: Evidence from a rapidly developing country Open

Mohamed A. Hendaus, Walid El Ansari, Samar Magboul, Ola Alhalabi, Maram Sati , et al. · 2020

Parental perception is an important target for public health interventions. Within the current sample, families were aware of the positive impact of healthy diet on overall wellbeing. Qatar is a well-resourced country and it would be cost …

Parental Perception of a Dental Home for Children with Special Needs. Open

Sara G. Hamad, Mohamed A. Hendaus, Deena Shaltout, Aya Al-Noubani, Dure Yasrab , et al. · 2019

Mohamed A Hendaus,1– 3 Deena Shaltout,1,4 Dure Yasrab,4 Aya Al-Noubani,4 Sara G Hamad,4 Mohammed Alamri,2 Ahmed H Alhammadi1– 3 1Department of Pediatrics, Section of Academic General Pediatrics, Sidra Medicine, Doha, Qa…

Vasopressin in the Amelioration of Social Functioning in Autism Spectrum Disorder Open

Mohamed A. Hendaus, Fatima A. Jomha, Ahmed Alhammadi · 2019

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a developmental disability described by diagnostic criteria that comprise deficits in social communication and the existence of repetitive, restricted patterns of behavior, interests, or activities that ca…

Parental perception of fluoridated tap water Open

MohamedA Hendaus, Khaled Siddiq, Mohanad Alqadi, Faisal Siddiqui, Shafeeque Kunhiabdullah , et al. · 2019

Actions to augment fluoridated water acceptability in the developing world, such as focusing on safety and benefits, could be important in the disseminated implementation of the use of faucet water. Ultimately, a slump in the prevalence of…

Involving parents in road safety decision making: Keeping our children safe Open

Mohamed A. Hendaus, Reem Wassef, Marwa Salah, Tasneem Riyad Abdel-Karim, Ahmed Alhammadi · 2019

A large proportion of residents in the state of Qatar perceive that children are not safe while commuting in roads. Social media, a space where most of our community inhabit, seems to be the best setting to target our people.

Parental attitudes about acquiring a dental home for preschool children: a new concept in the Arab state of Qatar Open

Mohamed A. Hendaus, Bassil Leghrouz, Ruba Allabwani, Abdelwahed Zainel, Mohamed Senan S. Al-Hajjaji , et al. · 2018

Counseling by primary-care physicians can increase dental home acceptability in the state of Qatar, especially that access to health care is easy in our community.

Breastfeeding rates and barriers: a report from the State of Qatar Open

Mohamed A. Hendaus, Ahmed Alhammadi, Shabina Khan, Samar Osman, Adiba Hamad · 2018

Exclusive breastfeeding barriers as perceived by women residing in the State of Qatar, a wealthy rapidly developing country, do not differ much from those in other nations. What varies are the tremendous medical resources and the easy and …

Identifying agents triggering bronchiolitis in the State of Qatar Open

Mohamed A. Hendaus, Ahmed Alhammadi, Prem Chandra, Eshan Muneer, Mohammed Khalifa · 2018

In countries with desert hot weather, bronchiolitis might affect children throughout the year. Our results suggest that the combination of date regarding uninterrupted RSV seasonality can provide guidance for health care planning and appli…

Parental preference and perspectives on continuous pulse oximetry in infants and children with bronchiolitis Open

Mohamed A. Hendaus, Suzan Nassar, Bassil Leghrouz, Ahmed Alhammadi, Mohammed Alamri · 2018

Continuous pulse-oximetry monitoring in children with bronchiolitis was perceived as reassuring for parents. Involving parents in decision-making is considered essential in the better management of children with bronchiolitis or any other …

The importance of educating postgraduate pediatric physicians about food allergy Open

Mehdi Adeli, Mohamed A. Hendaus, Lukman Abdurrahim, Ahmed Alhammadi · 2016

There is an appreciable lack of knowledge in identifying food allergy and managing anaphylaxis reaction in children, among pediatric residents. Robust efforts should be implemented by attending immunologists to improve the lack of knowledg…

Melatonin in the management of perinatal hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy: light at the end of the tunnel? Open

Mohamed A. Hendaus, Fatima A. Jomha, Ahmed Alhammadi · 2016

Perinatal hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) affects one to three per 1,000 live full-term births and can lead to severe and permanent neuropsychological sequelae, such as cerebral palsy, epilepsy, mental retardation, and visual motor o…

Parental preference for fluoride varnish: a new concept in a rapidly developing nation Open

Mohamed A. Hendaus, Hibaq Jamha, Faisal Siddiqui, Sohair Elsiddig, Ahmed Alhammadi · 2016

The robust positive attitude of parents in this sample suggests that introducing fluoride varnish is feasible and acceptable in our community. Actions to augment fluoride varnish acceptability in the developing world, such as focusing on s…

Physician and medical student perceptions and expectations of the pediatric clerkship: a Qatar experience Open

Mohamed A. Hendaus, Shabina Khan, Samar Osman, Yasser Alsamman, Tushar Khanna , et al. · 2016

Assigning devoted physicians for education, providing proper job description or definition of the roles of medical student and physician in the pediatric team, providing more consistent feedback, and extending the duration of the pediatric…

Sharing the Light: Teaching Different Levels of Learners Open

Amal Khidir, Ahmed Alhammadi, Magda Wagdy, Marcellina Mian · 2016

Introduction In the midst of a busy clinical settings, clinical educators need to maintain a safe learning environment, but this task can be challenging, especially with learners of different levels, needs, and cultures. In order to provid…

Is ketamine a lifesaving agent in childhood acute severe asthma? Open

Mohamed A. Hendaus, Fatima A. Jomha, Ahmed Alhammadi · 2016

Children with acute severe asthma exacerbation are at risk of developing respiratory failure. Moreover, conventional aggressive management might be futile in acute severe asthma requiring intubation and invasive ventilation. The aim of thi…

Lung ultrasound for the diagnosis of childhood pneumonia: a safe and accurate imaging mode Open

Mohamed A. Hendaus, Fatima A. Jomha, Ahmed Alhammadi · 2015

Pneumonia is the most common infectious cause of mortality in children worldwide. Chest x-ray (CXR) has been used as a supplementary mode in the diagnosis of pneumonia in children, but its frequent use might expose children to unnecessary …

Pulse oximetry in bronchiolitis: is it needed? Open

Mohamed A. Hendaus, Fatima A. Jomha, Ahmed Alhammadi · 2015

Infants admitted to health-care centers with acute bronchiolitis are frequently monitored with a pulse oximeter, a noninvasive method commonly used for measuring oxygen saturation. The decision to hospitalize children with bronchiolitis ha…

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