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View article: Digital health determinants & divide in the Arab world: A cross-sectional study
Digital health determinants & divide in the Arab world: A cross-sectional study Open
Background Digital determinants of health include key technological factors such as internet access, digital literacy, and the quality of online health information. These elements critically influence health outcomes and behaviors. Methods…
View article: Genomic and clinical predictors of cardiovascular disease in Familial dyslipidemia: risk stratification in Egyptian adolescents and young adults
Genomic and clinical predictors of cardiovascular disease in Familial dyslipidemia: risk stratification in Egyptian adolescents and young adults Open
Familial dyslipidemia (FD), particularly familial hypercholesterolemia (FH), is a major contributor to premature cardiovascular disease (CVD), especially in regions with high consanguinity and underutilized genetic screening, such as Egypt…
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: Impact of Breast Milk Microbiota on the Neonatal Intestinal Microbiota according to Delivery type and Circumstance, a cross-sectional study
Impact of Breast Milk Microbiota on the Neonatal Intestinal Microbiota according to Delivery type and Circumstance, a cross-sectional study Open
Background: A mother's microbiota, including that in her gut, vagina, and breast milk, plays a big role in her baby's health. Imbalances in this microbiota can lead to problems during pregnancy. Several things affect how this microbiota ge…
View article: How did the use of the social marketing approach in Egyptian communities succeed in improving breastfeeding practices and infants’ growth?
How did the use of the social marketing approach in Egyptian communities succeed in improving breastfeeding practices and infants’ growth? Open
Introduction Improving breastfeeding practices does not always link to interventions relying only on improving nutrition awareness and education but needs cultural and behavioral insights . Aim This study aimed to evaluate the changes in c…
View article: Machine learning techniques for the identification of risk factors associated with food insecurity among adults in Arab countries during the COVID-19 pandemic
Machine learning techniques for the identification of risk factors associated with food insecurity among adults in Arab countries during the COVID-19 pandemic Open
Background A direct consequence of global warming, and strongly correlated with poor physical and mental health, food insecurity is a rising global concern associated with low dietary intake. The Coronavirus pandemic has further aggravated…
View article: Perspectives and practices of dietitians with regards to social/mass media use during the transitions from face-to-face to telenutrition in the time of COVID-19: A cross-sectional survey in 10 Arab countries
Perspectives and practices of dietitians with regards to social/mass media use during the transitions from face-to-face to telenutrition in the time of COVID-19: A cross-sectional survey in 10 Arab countries Open
During the COVID-19 pandemic, most healthcare professionals switched from face-to-face clinical encounters to telehealth. This study sought to investigate the dietitians’ perceptions and practices toward the use of social/mass media platfo…
View article: Status and correlates of food and nutrition literacy among parents-adolescents’ dyads: findings from 10 Arab countries
Status and correlates of food and nutrition literacy among parents-adolescents’ dyads: findings from 10 Arab countries Open
Background Food literacy is capturing the attention worldwide and gaining traction in the Arab countries. Strengthening food and nutrition literacy among Arab teenagers are important promising empowering tools which can protect them from m…
View article: Machine Learning Techniques for the Identification of Risk Factors Associated with Food Insecurity among Adults in Arab countries during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Machine Learning Techniques for the Identification of Risk Factors Associated with Food Insecurity among Adults in Arab countries during the COVID-19 Pandemic Open
Background: A direct consequence of global warming, and strongly correlated with poor physical and mental health, food insecurity is a rising global concern associated with low dietary intake. The Coronavirus pandemic has further aggravate…
View article: Impact of COVID-19 lockdown on smoking (waterpipe and cigarette) and participants' BMI across various sociodemographic groups in Arab countries in the Mediterranean Region
Impact of COVID-19 lockdown on smoking (waterpipe and cigarette) and participants' BMI across various sociodemographic groups in Arab countries in the Mediterranean Region Open
Although the overall rates of smoking among the studied countries decreased during the lockdown period, we cannot attribute this change in smoking behavior to the lockdown. Smoking cessation services need to anticipate that unexpected disr…
View article: Sex disparities in food consumption patterns, dietary diversity and determinants of self-reported body weight changes before and amid the COVID-19 pandemic in 10 Arab countries
Sex disparities in food consumption patterns, dietary diversity and determinants of self-reported body weight changes before and amid the COVID-19 pandemic in 10 Arab countries Open
Background The COVID-19 pandemic along with its confinement period boosted lifestyle modifications and impacted women and men differently which exacerbated existing gender inequalities. The main objective of this paper is to assess the gen…
View article: The Impact of COVID-19 on Physical (In)Activity Behavior in 10 Arab Countries
The Impact of COVID-19 on Physical (In)Activity Behavior in 10 Arab Countries Open
Insufficient physical activity is considered a strong risk factor associated with non-communicable diseases. This study aimed to assess the impact of COVID-19 on physical (in)activity behavior in 10 Arab countries before and during the loc…
View article: Dietary Diversity in the Eastern Mediterranean Region Before and During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Disparities, Challenges, and Mitigation Measures
Dietary Diversity in the Eastern Mediterranean Region Before and During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Disparities, Challenges, and Mitigation Measures Open
The COVID-19 pandemic has revealed the Eastern Mediterranean Region's food system's fragility posing severe challenges to maintaining healthy sustainable lifestyle. The aim of this cross-sectional study ( N = 13,527 household's family memb…
View article: Sleep quality and anxiety symptoms in Egyptian children and adolescents during COVID-19 pandemic lockdown
Sleep quality and anxiety symptoms in Egyptian children and adolescents during COVID-19 pandemic lockdown Open
Background Coronavirus Disease Pandemic 2019 has a pervasive effect on all health aspects include psychological and mental health. This study aimed to assess the hidden stressful impact of COVID-19 pandemic on Egyptian children and adolesc…
View article: Adherence to Compulsory Vaccination during Coronavirus Disease-19 Pandemic in Egypt
Adherence to Compulsory Vaccination during Coronavirus Disease-19 Pandemic in Egypt Open
BACKGROUND: Nowadays, routine vaccination is taking the second rank after the emergence of Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. The fear of catching COVID-19 rendered a lot of caregivers reluctant to give their child the obligatory vac…
View article: Impact of Coronavirus Disease-19 Lockdown on Egyptian Children and Adolescents: Dietary Pattern Changes Health Risk
Impact of Coronavirus Disease-19 Lockdown on Egyptian Children and Adolescents: Dietary Pattern Changes Health Risk Open
BACKGROUND: Lockdown and school closure related to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) have unfavorable effects on children and adolescents. AIM: This study was conducted to survey the changes in dietary pattern and related health fact…
View article: Challenges of health workforce in the next decade in Bulgaria
Challenges of health workforce in the next decade in Bulgaria Open
Issue The sustainable development of human resources is essential for the effective functioning of the health system and the quality of health services. The analysis of the human resources available in the European region proves serious pr…
View article: Prevalence of Extended Spectrum Beta- Lactamase Genes among Escherichia coli and Klebsiella pneumoniae Clinical Isolates
Prevalence of Extended Spectrum Beta- Lactamase Genes among Escherichia coli and Klebsiella pneumoniae Clinical Isolates Open
EXTENDED spectrum beta lactamases (ESBLs) of Escherichia coli and Klebsiella pneumoniae became a major problem in the whole world. This work aimed to study the prevalence of ESBLs genes (blaTEM, blaSHV and blaCTX-M) in E. coli and K. pneum…
View article: Identification of different bacterial species isolated from infected renal stones and evaluation of its uricolytic activity
Identification of different bacterial species isolated from infected renal stones and evaluation of its uricolytic activity Open
Background Nephrolithiasis remains a public health problem around the world, affecting up to 20% of the population. There are many risk factors that increase one's susceptibility to kidney stone formation. These include specific food, urin…