Browsing by Author "Al Rajabi, Ala"
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Breastfeeding is associated with reduction in postpartum depression in the United Arab Emirates: a retrospective cross-sectional study
Al Rajabi, Ala; Alkatheeri, Hind; Hijazi, Rafiq; Kennedy, Lynne ( Nature Research , 2025 , Article)Postpartum Depression (PPD) is a common mental health disorder affecting mothers. Breastfeeding may be protective against PPD. Global estimates of breastfeeding and PPD rates vary, especially for women living in Middle ... -
Dietary Patterns Associated with Breast Cancer in the Middle East: A Scoping Review
Zamzam, Syed; Said, Suad; Yaghi, Juman; Faisal, Fathima S.; Hassan, Dana; ... more authors ( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2024 , Article Review)Breast cancer (BC) is the most predominant malignancy in Arab women in the Middle East, and yearly increases in occurrence by 37.5 and mortality rates by 15.2 for every 100,000 in 2019. This review explores the gap in ... -
The attitudes and practices of United Arab Emirates consumers towards food waste: A nationwide cross-sectional study
Kennedy, Lynne; Safi, Samir; Osaili, Tareq. M.; Al Rajabi, Ala; Alblooshi, Ayesha; ... more authors ( F1000 Research Ltd , 2024 , Article)Background: Reducing global food waste is an international environmental, health, and sus-tainability priority. Although significant reductions have been achieved across the food chain, progress by UAE households and ... -
UAE Women’s Knowledge and Attitudes towards Physical Activity during Pregnancy
AlBlooshi, Sharifa; Hijazi, Rafiq; Kennedy, Lynne; Al Rajabi, Ala ( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2023 , Article)The benefits of being physically active during pregnancy are widely acknowledged. It is important for the prevention of chronic diseases and the promotion of good health for mothers and children. However, physical activity ...





