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View article: Bladder Cancer in Lebanon: An Updated Epidemiological Comparison with Global Regions and a Comprehensive Review of Risk Factors
Bladder Cancer in Lebanon: An Updated Epidemiological Comparison with Global Regions and a Comprehensive Review of Risk Factors Open
Objectives This study aims to analyze urinary bladder cancer (UBC) incidence rates in Lebanon over a 12-year period (2005-2016) and compare them with rates in other countries. It also discusses UBC risk factors in Lebanon. Introduction Leb…
View article: Liver Cancer and Risk Factors in the MENA Region: Epidemiology and Temporal Trends Based on the 2019 Global Burden of Disease Data
Liver Cancer and Risk Factors in the MENA Region: Epidemiology and Temporal Trends Based on the 2019 Global Burden of Disease Data Open
Background Liver cancer (LivCa) is a growing concern in the MENA region, driven by diverse factors, including viral hepatitis, lifestyle-related risks, and other causes. Methods Utilizing GBD 2019 data, we assessed LivCa patterns, emphasiz…
View article: Epidemiology of Breast, Corpus Uteri, and Ovarian Cancers in Lebanon With Emphasis on Breast Cancer Incidence Trends and Risk Factors Compared to Regional and Global Rates
Epidemiology of Breast, Corpus Uteri, and Ovarian Cancers in Lebanon With Emphasis on Breast Cancer Incidence Trends and Risk Factors Compared to Regional and Global Rates Open
Objectives This study explores the incidence and trends of breast (Bca), corpus uteri (CUca), and ovarian (Oca) cancer in Lebanon, a Middle Eastern country. It compares the Bca rates to regional and global ones and discusses Bca risk facto…
View article: An effectiveness-implementation hybrid trial of phone-based tobacco cessation interventions in the Lebanese primary healthcare system: protocol for project PHOENICS
An effectiveness-implementation hybrid trial of phone-based tobacco cessation interventions in the Lebanese primary healthcare system: protocol for project PHOENICS Open
Background Tobacco use remains the leading cause of preventable disease, disability, and death in the world. Lebanon has an exceptionally high tobacco use burden. The World Health Organization endorses smoking cessation advice integrated i…
View article: Lung Cancer and Risk Factors in Lebanon: Epidemiology, Temporal Trends, and Comparison to Countries From Different Regions in the World
Lung Cancer and Risk Factors in Lebanon: Epidemiology, Temporal Trends, and Comparison to Countries From Different Regions in the World Open
Background Lung cancer (Lca) is the leading cause of cancer morbidity and mortality worldwide. This study examines the Lca incidence and trends in Lebanon and compares them to regional and global ones. It also discusses Lca risk factors in…
View article: Predictors of University Students’ Intentions to Seek Psychological Counseling and Attitudes Toward Seeking Psychological Help
Predictors of University Students’ Intentions to Seek Psychological Counseling and Attitudes Toward Seeking Psychological Help Open
Background: Mental health problems are prevalent among university students worldwide. Studies have shown that most students do not disclose and do not get the psychological help and the support they need. Objectives: The aim of this survey…
View article: Predictors of University Students’ Intentions to Seek Psychological Counseling and Attitudes Toward Seeking Psychological Help
Predictors of University Students’ Intentions to Seek Psychological Counseling and Attitudes Toward Seeking Psychological Help Open
Background: Mental health problems are prevalent among university students worldwide. Studies have shown that most students do not disclose and do not get the psychological help and the support they need. Objectives: The aim of this survey…
View article: Integrating refugees into national health systems amid political and economic constraints in the EMR: Approaches from Lebanon and Jordan
Integrating refugees into national health systems amid political and economic constraints in the EMR: Approaches from Lebanon and Jordan Open
health promotion, diseases prevention, and financial protection.
View article: Cervix Uteri Cancer in Lebanon: Incidence, Temporal Trends, and Comparison to Countries From Different Regions in the World
Cervix Uteri Cancer in Lebanon: Incidence, Temporal Trends, and Comparison to Countries From Different Regions in the World Open
Background Invasive cervix uteri cancer is the fourth most common malignancy in women globally. This study investigates the incidence and trends of cervix uteri cancer in Lebanon, a country in the Middle East, and compares these rates to r…
View article: Promoting family practice-based model of care: the role of WHO’s professional diploma in family medicine in the Eastern Mediterranean Region
Promoting family practice-based model of care: the role of WHO’s professional diploma in family medicine in the Eastern Mediterranean Region Open
Strengthening Primary Health Care (PHC) through family practice-based model of care is an essential bedrock in achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC), as called for in Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 3, target 3.8. However, the short…
View article: Prostate Cancer in Lebanon: Incidence, Temporal Trends, and Comparison to Countries From Different Regions in the World
Prostate Cancer in Lebanon: Incidence, Temporal Trends, and Comparison to Countries From Different Regions in the World Open
Background Prostate cancer is the most common malignancy in men globally. This study aims at investigating the incidence rates and trends of prostate cancer in Lebanon, and to compare them to those of countries from different regions in th…
View article: Colorectal Cancer in Lebanon: Incidence, Temporal Trends, and Comparison to Regional and Western Countries
Colorectal Cancer in Lebanon: Incidence, Temporal Trends, and Comparison to Regional and Western Countries Open
Global trends in the incidence and mortality rates of colorectal cancer show a steady increase with significant predilection to western developed countries, possibly linking it to westernized lifestyles among other risk factors. This study…
View article: A Pilot Intervention to Promote Positive Parenting in Refugees from Syria in Lebanon and Jordan
A Pilot Intervention to Promote Positive Parenting in Refugees from Syria in Lebanon and Jordan Open
The intervention used in this study succeeded in improving some aspects of parenting practices and disciplines and in improving the parents' wellbeing; however, more research is needed to assess its long-term effects on parents and their c…
View article: Using Mobile Health to Enhance Outcomes of Noncommunicable Diseases Care in Rural Settings and Refugee Camps: Randomized Controlled Trial
Using Mobile Health to Enhance Outcomes of Noncommunicable Diseases Care in Rural Settings and Refugee Camps: Randomized Controlled Trial Open
ClinicalTrials.gov NCT03580330; https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT03580330 (Archived by WebCite at http://www.webcitation.org/70mhVEUwQ).
View article: Adoption of positive health behaviour among primary care physicians: a cross-sectional pilot study from Lebanon
Adoption of positive health behaviour among primary care physicians: a cross-sectional pilot study from Lebanon Open
In Lebanon, primary care physicians (PCPs), including family doctors and GPs, are the main healthcare providers at the primary care level. The difference between the two is that GPs practice medicine directly after medical school without a…
View article: Bladder Cancer in Lebanon
Bladder Cancer in Lebanon Open
Lebanon has one of the highest estimated age-standardized incidence rate (ASR(w)) of bladder cancer (BC) worldwide. The aim of this study is to analyze the incidence rates for BC in Lebanon over a period of 7 years and to compare them to t…
View article: Primary healthcare policy implementation in the Eastern Mediterranean region: Experiences of six countries
Primary healthcare policy implementation in the Eastern Mediterranean region: Experiences of six countries Open
Priorities were (i) advocacy for community-based PHC to policymakers, including the importance of coordination of healthcare at the community level, and UHC to respond to the needs of populations; (ii) collaboration with universities to in…
View article: Knowledge, attitude and practice of Lebanese primary care physicians in nutrition counseling: a self-reported survey
Knowledge, attitude and practice of Lebanese primary care physicians in nutrition counseling: a self-reported survey Open
Aim This study aims to assess the knowledge, attitude and practice of primary care physicians (PCPs) in Lebanon regarding nutrition counseling and to investigate possible related barriers. Background Nutrition counseling is an important as…
View article: Coordinating the Provision of Health Services in Humanitarian Crises: a Systematic Review of Suggested Models
Coordinating the Provision of Health Services in Humanitarian Crises: a Systematic Review of Suggested Models Open
This systematic review identified five proposed coordination models that have been implemented by entities funding or delivering health service in humanitarian crises. There is a need to compare the effect of these different models on outc…