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Association between health information seeking and behaviour change related to physical activity among Qatari adolescents
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Taylor and Francis Group
, 2023 , Article)
This study aims to assess the influence of used information sources on behaviour change related to physical activity (PA). It analyses secondary data from a nationally representative cross-sectional survey conducted in ...
The genetic basis and the diagnostic yield of genetic testing related to nonsyndromic hearing loss in Qatar
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Springer Nature
, 2024 , Article)
Hearing loss is the most predominant sensory defect occurring in pediatrics, of which, 66% cases are attributed to genetic factors. The prevalence of hereditary hearing loss increases in consanguineous populations, and the ...
Breast Cancer Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices amongst Women in Qatar
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Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI)
, 2022 , Article)
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 ...
Investigation of Genetic Causes in Patients with Congenital Heart Disease in Qatar: Findings from the Sidra Cardiac Registry
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Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI)
, 2022 , Article)
Congenital heart disease (CHD) is one of the most common forms of birth defects worldwide, with a prevalence of 1–2% in newborns. CHD is a multifactorial disease partially caused by genetic defects, including chromosomal ...
Associations of Vitamin D Receptor Polymorphism rs1544410 with Adiposity Phenotypes
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MedCrave
, 2016 , Article)
Background: Vitamin D receptor (VDR) is present on adipocytes, and many studies were performed to investigate the association between polymorphisms in VDR gene with obesity. However, in the Arab Gulf populations, whereas ...
Bivalent mRNA-1273.214 vaccine effectiveness against SARS-CoV-2 omicron XBB* infections
(2023 , Article)
In October of 2022, Qatar introduced COVID-19 bivalent vaccination for persons ≥ 12 years using the 50-μg mRNA-1273.214 vaccine combining SARS-CoV-2 ancestral and omicron BA.1 strains.1 We estimated this vaccine’s effectiveness ...
Investigating the impact of electronic health record on healthcare professionals
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Growing Science
, 2021 , Article)
Although there is a significant influence of implementing the electronic health records (EHR) system in Qatar, there are very limited studies reviewed and analyzed the influence of implementing the EHR system on healthcare ...
Prevalence and molecular profiling of Epstein Barr virus (EBV) among healthy blood donors from different nationalities in Qatar.
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Public Library of Science
, 2017 , Article)
The Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) is the causative agent of infectious mononucleosis. EBV is highly prevalent lymphotropic herpesvirus and has been linked to several malignancies. Transmission is generally by oral secretions, ...
The impact of urban design on mental well-being by integrating green spaces in Doha City, Qatar
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EnPress Publisher, LLC
, 2024 , Article)
The fields of urban design and public health play an important role in the success and failure of the city. Research combining the two fields to improve citizens’ lives is rare, particularly in a rapidly developing city ...
Applying the ecosystem services - EBM framework to sustainably manage Qatar's coral reefs and seagrass beds
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Elsevier Ltd
, 2021 , Article)
Given the current natural and anthropogenic threats facing Qatar's marine environment and the consequential expected decline in ecosystem services, this paper examines the potential application of the Ecosystem Services-EBM ...