Suhad Daher‐Nashif
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View article: Gender-based differences in the prevalence and types of adverse childhood experiences and their associations with psychological distress and perceived lack of safety among adolescents in Qatar
Gender-based differences in the prevalence and types of adverse childhood experiences and their associations with psychological distress and perceived lack of safety among adolescents in Qatar Open
Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) are detrimental to well-being, but gender-specific data in Arab countries is scarce. We explored gender differences in prevalence and associations of ACEs with psychological distress and feeling unsafe …
View article: IMPACT OF RELIGION ON FRAMING AND CARING FOR DEMENTIA AMONG MUSLIM ARABS IN QATAR: A QUALITATIVE STUDY
IMPACT OF RELIGION ON FRAMING AND CARING FOR DEMENTIA AMONG MUSLIM ARABS IN QATAR: A QUALITATIVE STUDY Open
Studies have examined how religion plays a major role in framing mental disorders and in shaping caregiving practices. This presentation sheds light on dementia care among Muslim Arabs in Qatar. The presentation will examine how old age an…
View article: Institutional and Socio-Cultural Factors that Influence the Wellbeing of Women Working in Academia in Arab Countries: A Scoping Review
Institutional and Socio-Cultural Factors that Influence the Wellbeing of Women Working in Academia in Arab Countries: A Scoping Review Open
Academic life in the present era is subject to several occupational stressors, including increased workloads, reduced research funding, tenuous career paths, and family-work conflicts. Such stressors affect academics’ quality of life, well…
View article: Capturing the voices of working Arab mothers during the COVID-19 pandemic: A quick content analysis of their messages on Twitter (X)
Capturing the voices of working Arab mothers during the COVID-19 pandemic: A quick content analysis of their messages on Twitter (X) Open
Introduction: Working mothers from different cultures have been heavily challenged during the different phases of the COVID-19 pandemic. Infectious disease outbreaks increase women’s missions, which challenge their abilities to balance tim…
View article: Reflective writing among healthcare practitioners in primary care: a qualitative study from Qatar
Reflective writing among healthcare practitioners in primary care: a qualitative study from Qatar Open
Reflective practice is an important cornerstone of continuing professional development for healthcare practitioners in primary care. Following workshops on communication, conflict resolution, teamwork, and leadership, this study analyzed w…
View article: Perceptions and Experiences of Pursuing Research Among Medical Students in Problem-Based Learning Curriculum: A Cross-Sectional Study from Qatar
Perceptions and Experiences of Pursuing Research Among Medical Students in Problem-Based Learning Curriculum: A Cross-Sectional Study from Qatar Open
OBJECTIVES Early introduction to research prepares medical students for the practice of evidence-based medicine. Few studies have examined the experiences of research among medical students in the Arab region. This study assesses medical s…
View article: Mental illness stigma as a moderator in the relationship between religiosity and help-seeking attitudes among Muslims from 16 Arab countries
Mental illness stigma as a moderator in the relationship between religiosity and help-seeking attitudes among Muslims from 16 Arab countries Open
Background Determining the potential barriers responsible for delaying access to care, and elucidating pathways to early intervention should be a priority, especially in Arab countries where mental health resources are limited. To the best…
View article: Does the Sex of the Firstborn Child Affect the Breast Cancer Risk and Survival: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Over 1 Million Cases
Does the Sex of the Firstborn Child Affect the Breast Cancer Risk and Survival: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Over 1 Million Cases Open
When we pooled all available evidence, the sex of the firstborn child was neither associated with risk nor prognosis in breast cancer. Clinically, our findings are reassuring and important, especially in light of previous studies that reco…
View article: Psychotic-like experiences among university female students in Qatar: A qualitative-phenomenological study
Psychotic-like experiences among university female students in Qatar: A qualitative-phenomenological study Open
Background and aims Psychotic-like experiences (PLEs) are hallucinatory or delusional experiences that fall below the threshold of a diagnosable psychotic disorder. Although PLEs are common across the spectrum of psychiatric disorders, the…
View article: Crisis, Feminism, and Existentialism: Re-reading El-Saadawi’s Memoirs of a Woman Doctor in COVID -19 times
Crisis, Feminism, and Existentialism: Re-reading El-Saadawi’s Memoirs of a Woman Doctor in COVID -19 times Open
In her Memoirs of a Woman Doctor , Dr. Nawal El-Saadawi, an Egyptian physician, writer and feminist, describes the development of her existential questions as a human being and a doctor throughout her life changes and the interaction with …
View article: Teaching Medical Humanities in a Middle Eastern International Medical School: Frameworks and structure
Teaching Medical Humanities in a Middle Eastern International Medical School: Frameworks and structure Open
Several reports over the last two decades have indicated the importance and success of incorporating medical humanities courses and modules in medical schools. While this inclusion is well established in the Euro-American contexts, it is s…
View article: Prevalence and Determinants of Mental Health Problems and Mental Health Stigma Among Medical Students of Different Nationalities in Qatar
Prevalence and Determinants of Mental Health Problems and Mental Health Stigma Among Medical Students of Different Nationalities in Qatar Open
In addition to the impact of the requirements of medical study, the high prevalence of reported mental illness among medical students is impacted by sociodemographic factors and the mental health stigma that constitutes a barrier to seekin…
View article: A culturally competent approach to teaching humanities in an international medical school: potential frameworks and lessons learned
A culturally competent approach to teaching humanities in an international medical school: potential frameworks and lessons learned Open
Background: This paper describes the development of a culturally competent medical humanities course for second and third-year medical students at the ethnically diverse College of Medicine at Qatar University. First taught in 2016, the el…
View article: Breast Cancer Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices amongst Women in Qatar
Breast Cancer Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices amongst Women in Qatar Open
This cross-sectional study examines knowledge, attitudes, and practices surrounding breast cancer awareness and screening among women residents in Qatar. Females, >18 years old, registered with the Primary Health Care Corporation were invi…
View article: A culturally competent approach to teach humanities in international medical school: potential frameworks and lessons learned
A culturally competent approach to teach humanities in international medical school: potential frameworks and lessons learned Open
Background: This paper describes the development of a culturally competent medical humanities course for second and third-year medical students at the ethnically diverse College of Medicine at Qatar University. First taught in 2016, the el…
View article: Undergraduate nursing and medical students’ perceptions of food security and access to healthy food in Qatar: a photovoice study
Undergraduate nursing and medical students’ perceptions of food security and access to healthy food in Qatar: a photovoice study Open
The present study explored nursing and medical students’ perceptions of food security, their access to healthy food and the circumstances that affect their access to healthy food in Qatar. The photovoice method was adopted in the present s…
View article: Attitudes and Intentions toward COVID-19 Vaccination among Health Professions Students and Faculty in Qatar
Attitudes and Intentions toward COVID-19 Vaccination among Health Professions Students and Faculty in Qatar Open
A population’s desire to take the COVID-19 vaccine is an important predictor of a country’s future pandemic management. This cross-sectional study examines the impact of psychological and sociodemographic factors on attitudes toward and in…
View article: Mental health problems in adults with diabetes: prevalence and potential determinants
Mental health problems in adults with diabetes: prevalence and potential determinants Open
Depression is associated with several chronic diseases such as diabetes. Diabetes is a long-term health disorder that have many health complications such as mental health problems, if left untreated. Our study aimed to determine the preval…
View article: Literature as a Pedagogical Tool in Medical Education: The Silent Patient Case
Literature as a Pedagogical Tool in Medical Education: The Silent Patient Case Open
The arts have seen increasing use in medical education over the last 4 decades. Literature in particular is now frequently used as an educational tool in different medical humanities programmes. This paper analyses Alex Michaelides’ novel …
View article: The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Professional Lives of Women Academics: a Scoping Review
The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Professional Lives of Women Academics: a Scoping Review Open
BackgroundWomen academics face specific professional and personal challenges from the COVID-19 pandemic resulting from lack of access to adequate childcare, increased demands on women’s time to address the needs of family members, and phys…
View article: A Response to “Doctors’ Challenges During Infectious Disease Outbreaks: Medical Education Insights from Realistic Fiction Movies” [Response to Letter]
A Response to “Doctors’ Challenges During Infectious Disease Outbreaks: Medical Education Insights from Realistic Fiction Movies” [Response to Letter] Open
First, I would like to thank Choi et al (2021)6 for their thorough reading and valuable comments on my published paper “Doctors’ Challenges During Infectious Disease Outbreaks: Medical Education Insights from Realistic Fiction Movies.”1
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View article: Depressive Symptoms among Patients with Diabetes in Qatar: Frequency and Potential Determinants
Depressive Symptoms among Patients with Diabetes in Qatar: Frequency and Potential Determinants Open
Background: Diabetes is a highly prevalent chronic disease that is associated with major complications. Findings regarding risk of depression among patients with diabetes are controversial. This study aimed to determine the prevalence and …
View article: Doctors’ Challenges During Infectious Disease Outbreaks: Medical Education Insights from Realistic Fiction Movies
Doctors’ Challenges During Infectious Disease Outbreaks: Medical Education Insights from Realistic Fiction Movies Open
Realistic movies on infectious disease outbreaks can be excellent tools for teaching medical students about doctors' roles and challenges when fighting an outbreak.