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Clustering of lifestyle risk factors among Algerian adolescents : Comparison between urban and rural area
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Qatar University Press
, 2021 , Poster)
Background: Lifestyle behavior risk factors (LBRs) such as sedentary behavior, physical inactivity, smoking, unhealthy eating patterns and being overweight/obese play a major role in the development or prevention of NCDs. ...
Serum vitamin D concentrations are non-linearly related to breast cancer risk in postmenopausal women
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Qatar University Press
, 2021 , Poster)
Background: Post-menopausal women are at high risk for breast cancer. The association between serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D [25(OH)D] concentration and breast cancer in post-menopausal women is not well understood. Objectives: ...
Sleeping Duration, Napping and Snoring in Association with Diabetes Control among Patients with Diabetes in Qatar
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Qatar University Press
, 2021 , Poster)
Background: Poor glycemic control is associated with chronic life-threatening complications. Several studies have revealed that sleep status is associated with glycemic control. Aim: to examine the association between sleep ...
Nuts consumption and cognitive function
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Qatar University Press
, 2021 , Poster)
Background: Cognitive impairments has become a global public concern. A limited number of studies suggest a positive association between nuts intake and cognitive function. Objectives: The aim of this study is to investigate ...
Pyocyanin pigment from Pseudomonas aeruginosa modulates innate immune defenses in macrophages
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Qatar University Press
, 2021 , Poster)
Background: Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a well-known opportunistic pathogen. The gram-negative bacillus, commonly associated with hospital-acquired infections, utilizes the host's impaired immune responses to establish ...
Mental health problems in adults with diabetes: prevalence and potential determinants
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Qatar University Press
, 2021 , Poster)
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 ...
A STEM Model to engage students in Environmental Sustainability Program Through Collaborative Problem-solving Approach- Case Study in Qatar
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Qatar University Press
, 2021 , Poster)
Following the launch of Qatar's National Vision 2030, environmental development was highlighted as one of the Vision's four pillars, emphasizing the importance of developing people's awareness of their duty in maintaining ...
A comparative UG near-peer mentoring model, for motivating school students towards innovations, during E-STEM education - A case study of Qatar
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Qatar University Press
, 2021 , Poster)
The importance of online education and online learning has gained colossal importance during the present era. Despite online education being the savior during the current pandemic, its implementation was/has been quite ...
A STEM Model to Engage Students in Sustainable Science Education through Sports: A Case Study in Qatar
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Qatar University Press
, 2021 , Poster)
Sports is a powerful tool to make deeper connections, stimulations, and understanding of STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) education. Science in sports is a unique program established to present ...
Depression-anxiety in the Adult Population of Qatar during the First Year of COVID-19
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Qatar University Press
, 2021 , Poster)
There is limited data from Arabic-speaking countries on risk factors for depression and anxiety during the COVID-19 pandemic. Country-specific data is necessary given differences in culture, demographics, and COVID-19 ...