College of Medicine: المرسلات الحديثة
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Stigma towards health care providers taking care of COVID-19 patients: A multi-country study
( Elsevier , 2022 , Article)Background: Health care providers (HCPs) have always been a common target of stigmatization during widespread infections and COVID-19 is not an exception. Aim: This study aims to investigate the prevalence of stigmatization ... -
The Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Individuals With Pre-existing Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder in the State of Qatar: An Exploratory Cross-Sectional Study
( Frontiers Media S.A. , 2022 , Article)Background: Published evidence about the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is conflicting. Most studies suggest an increase in the severity of OCD in people with pre-existing OCD, whereas ... -
Developing a gender sensitive women's mental health service in Qatar: A rewarding challenge
( Elsevier , 2022 , Article)Investigations into gender differences in the epidemiology of common mental disorders have highlighted the fundamental role of socio-economic factors as the key determinants in experiencing mental ill health and access to ... -
Why mental health service delivery needs to align alongside mainstream medical services
( Elsevier , 2022 , Article)There is significant individual human suffering and economic burden because of untreated mental health and substance use disorders. There is high psychiatric morbidity in primary and secondary medical care. At least one-fifth ... -
Mental health considerations of a humanitarian crisis: Identification of needs and delivery of services to Afghan child and adolescent refugees in Qatar
( Elsevier , 2022 , Article)This paper summarizes a novel initiative by Qatar mental health services to support Afghan refugee children and adolescents. The project involved evaluating needs, establishing a dedicated team, and setting up a suitable ... -
Psychiatric inpatients' views of their mental health, and their experience of social change, during the pandemic: A report from Qatar
( John Wiley and Sons Inc , 2022 , Article)What is known on the subject?: There is only limited information on how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected people diagnosed with mental health disorders, especially people admitted to psychiatric wards. We surveyed the ... -
Patients' and primary carers' views on clozapine treatment for schizophrenia: A cross-sectional study in Qatar
( Elsevier , 2023 , Article)Subjective views of clozapine treatment among patients with schizophrenia in the Middle East and North African MENA Region have not previously been assessed. Globally, few studies have assessed the views of carers to ... -
Impact of the fear of Covid-19 infection on intent to breastfeed; a cross sectional survey of a perinatal population in Qatar
( BioMed Central Ltd , 2022 , Article)Objectives: Infection control measures during the Covid-19 pandemic have focused on limiting physical contact and decontamination by observing cleaning and hygiene rituals. Breastfeeding requires close physical contact and ... -
Abnormal corneal nerve morphology and brain volume in patients with schizophrenia
( Nature Research , 2022 , Article)Neurodevelopmental and neurodegenerative pathology occur in Schizophrenia. This study compared the utility of corneal confocal microscopy (CCM), an ophthalmic imaging technique with MRI brain volumetry in quantifying ... -
Death by suicide during COVID-19 infection: Two case reports
( HBKU Press , 2023 , Article)A range of psychiatric disorders has been recognized with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) infection, including acute stress, anxiety, depression, suicidal behavior, and post-traumatic stress disorder. Among those, the ... -
Policy and legislation for the treatment of mental health and substance use disorders in Qatar
( Elsevier , 2023 , Article)There is a marked paucity of publications on the policy and legislation of mental health, and substance use disorders in the public domain in Qatar. Qatar National Vision provides a framework for national strategies and ... -
Anxiety symptoms among children visiting a pediatric emergency center in Qatar during the COVID-19 pandemic: A cross-sectional study
( Guilford Publications , 2022 , Article)Although the evidence base regarding the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on children has been growing, descriptions of their experiences remain scarce. In this cross-sectional study, the authors used the Child-Reported ... -
COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy and Personality Traits; Results from a Large National Cross-Sectional Survey in Qatar
( MDPI , 2023 , Article)Attitudes to vaccination arise from a complex interplay of personal and environmental factors. This has been true for the COVID-19 vaccination attitudes too and understanding personal factors would help design immunisation ... -
Evolution of policy for the treatment of substance use disorders in Qatar
( BioMed Central Ltd , 2022 , Article)There is a marked paucity of published evidence on the extent and nature of substance use disorders in the State of Qatar. This is mirrored by a dearth of information on the policy for the treatment of substance use disorders ... -
Editorial: Mental health characteristics of migrant and local populations in the prevention and management of mental health disorders
( Frontiers Media SA , 2023 , Article)This Research Topic endeavors to contribute to the understanding of mental health characteristics among migrant and local populations. The overarching goal is to shed light on the multifaceted nature of migration, exploring ... -
The psychological impact of the Turkey-Syria earthquake on children: addressing the need for ongoing mental health support and global humanitarian response
( Taylor and Francis Ltd. , 2023 , Article)This letter aims to explore the potential impact of the Turkey-Syria earthquake on the psychological well-being of the affected children and adolescents. It emphasises the crucial importance of prompt identification and ... -
Management of suicide and self-harm risk by the National Mental Health Helpline in the State of Qatar
( Cambridge University Press , 2023 , Article)Background Suicide is a serious public health problem. Aims To investigate the sociodemographic and clinical features of callers (patients) classed by the Qatar National Mental Health Helpline (NMHH) as moderate to high ... -
Stress Levels and Coping Strategies of Families of Adults With Intellectual Disability and Challenging Behaviours During the COVID-19 Pandemic in Qatar
( SAGE Publications Ltd , 2023 , Article)This study investigated the perceived stress levels and coping strategies of caregivers of adults with intellectual disability and challenging behaviours during the COVID-19 pandemic in Qatar. A cross-sectional survey was ... -
A case of neural integrity monitor endotracheal tube malfunction: What to blame? Cancelled surgery due to NIM tracheal tube malfunction - a case report
( Elsevier , 2023 , Article)Intraoperative neuromonitoring of the recurrent laryngeal nerve (RLN) is becoming the standard of care in surgeries of the brainstem, skull base, thyroid, and parathyroid with the potential risk for RLN damage. The Neural ... -
Human rights as the key driver for development of Learning Disability services in Qatar
( Elsevier , 2023 , Article)Growing international consensus in recognising rights of individuals with disability to enabling environments has spurred on provision of services for support for these individuals. The provision of this support has however ...
