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View article: Enamel Defects Among Orphanage Children: A Multi-Country Case–Control Study
Enamel Defects Among Orphanage Children: A Multi-Country Case–Control Study Open
Living in an orphanage is associated with a higher risk of MIH and enamel defects, particularly in early-forming teeth. These findings support a possible role for early-life stress in enamel development. Preventive programs and early scree…
View article: Perspectives of US pediatric dentistry faculty on the clinical management of molar hypomineralization
Perspectives of US pediatric dentistry faculty on the clinical management of molar hypomineralization Open
View article: Global innovative perspectives and trends on digital health and patient safety: highlights from the #DHPSP2024 networking event
Global innovative perspectives and trends on digital health and patient safety: highlights from the #DHPSP2024 networking event Open
Aim: This manuscript summarizes the key scientific and practical outcomes of the #DHPSP2024 digital networking event, focusing on emerging trends in digital health technologies, innovations in patient safety, and their implications for imp…
View article: Epidemiology of respiratory syncytial virus in young, hospitalized children in Jordan: a prospective viral surveillance study
Epidemiology of respiratory syncytial virus in young, hospitalized children in Jordan: a prospective viral surveillance study Open
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a leading cause of hospitalization in young children. Understanding RSV burden and seasonality is crucial for implementing effective preventive strategies, especially in the wake of disruptions related …
View article: The war on Gaza and its impact on public health: challenges and pathways to recovery
The war on Gaza and its impact on public health: challenges and pathways to recovery Open
The ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza has created an unprecedented public health emergency, accompanied by the destruction of critical healthcare infrastructure, widespread shortages of essential resources, and the displacement of millio…
View article: Optimizing preparedness and response for circulating vaccine derived poliovirus (cVDPV) outbreaks in the Eastern Mediterranean Region with a particular focus on cVDPV2
Optimizing preparedness and response for circulating vaccine derived poliovirus (cVDPV) outbreaks in the Eastern Mediterranean Region with a particular focus on cVDPV2 Open
Efforts to achieve polio eradication in the Eastern Mediterranean Region (EMR) are confronted by several barriers stemming from the volatile security and political instability in several countries, to social contextual challenges such as i…
View article: The Role of Technology Acceptance, AI Anxiety, and Demographic Factors in Jordanian Healthcare Decision Makers' Attitudes Toward Artificial Intelligence
The Role of Technology Acceptance, AI Anxiety, and Demographic Factors in Jordanian Healthcare Decision Makers' Attitudes Toward Artificial Intelligence Open
Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly acknowledged as a transformational influence in healthcare, including early diagnostic responses, decision support, and therapeutic enhancement. Successful implementation of AI technologies is d…
View article: Implementation of the Noncommunicable Disease Capacity Assessment and Planning Process in Iraq, Jordan, and Pakistan
Implementation of the Noncommunicable Disease Capacity Assessment and Planning Process in Iraq, Jordan, and Pakistan Open
View article: Assessing the impact of digital health literacy on health management practices in Arab Middle Eastern and North African countries: insights from predictive modeling
Assessing the impact of digital health literacy on health management practices in Arab Middle Eastern and North African countries: insights from predictive modeling Open
Background Digital health literacy is a critical digital determinant of health (DDoH) in the Arab Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, where technological disparities, limited healthcare infrastructure, and diverse socio-cultural co…
View article: Advancing institutionalization and sustainability of field epidemiology training programs in the Eastern Mediterranean region
Advancing institutionalization and sustainability of field epidemiology training programs in the Eastern Mediterranean region Open
Introduction Sustaining Field Epidemiology Training Programs (FETPs) is critical for long-term public health capacity. Institutionalization—embedding programs within national health systems—is a major step toward sustainability. This manus…
View article: Prevalence of physical activity and its association with atherosclerotic cardiovascular risk factors in young women in the middle east: a sub-analysis of the ANCHORS study
Prevalence of physical activity and its association with atherosclerotic cardiovascular risk factors in young women in the middle east: a sub-analysis of the ANCHORS study Open
The study is registered with ClinicalTrials.gov, unique identifier number NCT06199869. The study was registered on 09/01/2024.
View article: Effect of Fertilization and Salicylic Acid Spraying on Vegetative Growth of Acacia Senna surattensis L
Effect of Fertilization and Salicylic Acid Spraying on Vegetative Growth of Acacia Senna surattensis L Open
This study was conducted at the College of Agriculture, Tikrit University, during the 2024 season. The aim was to investigate the effect of applying balanced NPK fertilizer at a ratio of 20:20:20, at quantities of 0, 20, 40, and 60 g.plant…
View article: Patients’ Satisfaction with Nursing Care Quality and Its Related Factors: A Cross-Sectional Study
Patients’ Satisfaction with Nursing Care Quality and Its Related Factors: A Cross-Sectional Study Open
AIM: This study aimed to assess the status of patients’ satisfaction with nursing care quality and its related factors in the medical and surgical wards of six public hospitals in Iraq. METHODS: This cross-sectional study was conducted usi…
View article: Leveraging data and policy interventions to strengthen tobacco control in the Eastern Mediterranean Region
Leveraging data and policy interventions to strengthen tobacco control in the Eastern Mediterranean Region Open
The “ Utilizing Tobacco Control Evidence to Inform Policies and Programs ” workshop focused on supporting Eastern Mediterranean Region (EMR) countries facing tobacco control challenges and seeking evidence-based mechanisms within the WHO M…
View article: Innovative and sustainable solutions for reducing ‘zero-dose’ vaccination: How can the region respond?
Innovative and sustainable solutions for reducing ‘zero-dose’ vaccination: How can the region respond? Open
Background This roundtable focused on the challenge of reaching zero-dose children in the Eastern Mediterranean Region (EMR) amid declining immunization rates and increasing health disparities. ‘Zero-dose’ children are concentrated in high…
View article: Professionalizing public health education in the Eastern Mediterranean Region
Professionalizing public health education in the Eastern Mediterranean Region Open
During the eighth EMPHNET Regional Conference, a roundtable session gathered eight public health leaders and academics from the Eastern Mediterranean Region (EMR) and Europe to discuss the professionalization of public health education wit…
View article: Antimicrobial resistance in the Eastern Mediterranean Region: experiences, challenges, and perspectives
Antimicrobial resistance in the Eastern Mediterranean Region: experiences, challenges, and perspectives Open
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a rapidly growing global health threat that undermines the effectiveness of first-line treatments for serious infectious diseases. During the Eighth Regional Conference of the Eastern Mediterranean Public …
View article: Collaborative strategies for implementing NCD “best buys” in the eastern Mediterranean and Africa: addressing challenges, creating opportunities, and charting the way forward
Collaborative strategies for implementing NCD “best buys” in the eastern Mediterranean and Africa: addressing challenges, creating opportunities, and charting the way forward Open
Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) are an increasing public health challenge in both the Eastern Mediterranean Region (EMR) and Africa, where they contribute to premature mortality and overall disease burden. Despite the availability of cost-…
View article: The role of public health networks in strengthening public health systems: the case of EMPHNET in the Eastern Mediterranean region
The role of public health networks in strengthening public health systems: the case of EMPHNET in the Eastern Mediterranean region Open
The Eastern Mediterranean Region (EMR) faces a range of complex public health challenges, including endemic diseases, recurrent outbreaks, and weak health systems exacerbated by political instability and humanitarian crises. Public health …
View article: Dengue Fever in Eastern and Southern Governorates of Yemen, January 2020 to May 2025 (Preprint)
Dengue Fever in Eastern and Southern Governorates of Yemen, January 2020 to May 2025 (Preprint) Open
BACKGROUND Dengue fever remains a persistent and evolving public health threat in Yemen, particularly in Eastern and Southern Governorates affected by conflict, displacement, and fragile health systems. OBJECTIVE to provide a comprehens…
View article: Pandemic preparedness and response in the EMR: adapting lessons learnt from pandemics for tomorrow
Pandemic preparedness and response in the EMR: adapting lessons learnt from pandemics for tomorrow Open
The Eastern Mediterranean Region (EMR) faces significant public health challenges due to the increasing frequency and impact of pandemics, natural disasters, and ongoing political instability. Despite progress in areas such as vaccination …
View article: Public health in Sudan: priorities, challenges, and pathways to resilience in crisis
Public health in Sudan: priorities, challenges, and pathways to resilience in crisis Open
In April 2023, the armed conflict erupted in Sudan, exacerbating the ongoing crisis with widespread violence, health system collapse, and outbreaks of vaccine-preventable, vector-borne, and water-borne diseases. Despite these devastating c…
View article: Teledentistry in Jordan: assessing knowledge and attitudes among dentists
Teledentistry in Jordan: assessing knowledge and attitudes among dentists Open
Aim to evaluate the perceptions, knowledge, and attitudes of Jordanian dentists towards teledentistry. Methods A web-based, anonymous, self-administered closed-end questionnaire was distributed across Jordan. Conducted with a sample of 250…
View article: Multisectoral coordination in public health: insights from the 8th EMPHNET regional conference
Multisectoral coordination in public health: insights from the 8th EMPHNET regional conference Open
The concept of multisectoral coordination has been comprehensively described in multiple internationally recognized frameworks. However, the institutionalization of the concept is highly complex and requires further exploration. During the…
View article: Clinical characteristics, management approaches, and outcomes of patients with heart failure: the Jordan Heart Failure Registry
Clinical characteristics, management approaches, and outcomes of patients with heart failure: the Jordan Heart Failure Registry Open
Background Heart failure (HF) is a complex clinical syndrome with diverse etiologies and pathophysiological mechanisms. While chronic HF has gained substantial understanding, acute HF remains less elucidated. This study aimed to analyze th…
View article: Development and validation of a Jordan-specific risk score for type 2 diabetes mellitus
Development and validation of a Jordan-specific risk score for type 2 diabetes mellitus Open
Background Jordan has a high prevalence of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), but it is estimated that nearly half of all cases in the Middle East and North Africa region remain undiagnosed. This study aimed to develop, validate and assess t…
View article: Family planning in Jordan: a cross-sectional study on service availability, knowledge and attitudes among women
Family planning in Jordan: a cross-sectional study on service availability, knowledge and attitudes among women Open
Background Despite progress made in improving family planning (FP) services in Jordan, significant barriers remain. This study aimed to assess the availability of FP services in primary care settings and explore women’s knowledge and attit…
View article: Oral health knowledge, behavior, and barriers to dental care of adult Jordanians adorning oral and/or perioral piercings-a cross-section study
Oral health knowledge, behavior, and barriers to dental care of adult Jordanians adorning oral and/or perioral piercings-a cross-section study Open
Background The global prevalence of oral piercings is increasing, and there are mounting concerns about complications associated with oral and/or perioral piercings. Providing precautionary advice about piercing complications is important.…
View article: Correction: Knowledge and treatment of molar incisor hypomineralisation (MIH) among dentists in Jordan: a cross-sectional questionnaire based study
Correction: Knowledge and treatment of molar incisor hypomineralisation (MIH) among dentists in Jordan: a cross-sectional questionnaire based study Open
View article: Stillbirth and neonatal mortality in Jordan: findings from Jordan stillbirths and neonatal deaths surveillance system
Stillbirth and neonatal mortality in Jordan: findings from Jordan stillbirths and neonatal deaths surveillance system Open