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Prevalence of anelloviruses (TTV, TTMDV, and TTMV) in healthy blood donors and in patients infected with HBV or HCV in Qatar
( BioMed Central , 2016 , Article)Background Anelloviruses (TTV, TTMV, and TTMDV) have been associated with non A-G hepatitis. The goal of the current study was to estimate the prevalence of these anelloviruses in Qatar. Methods A total of 607 blood ... -
The prevalence of attention deficit hyperactivity symptoms in schoolchildren in a highly consanguineous community
( Karger , 2008 , Article)Objective: The objective of the present study was to find the prevalence of attention deficit hyperactivity (ADH) symptoms in a sample of primary schoolchildren in Qatar and investigate the behaviour of the children with ... -
Prevalence of BRCA mutations among hereditary breast and/or ovarian cancer patients in Arab countries: systematic review and meta-analysis.
( BMC , 2019 , Article)To systematically assess the prevalence of BRCA1 and BRCA2 gene mutations in women with Hereditary Breast and/or Ovarian Cancer (HBOC) in Arab countries and to describe the variability in the BRCA gene mutations in different ... -
The prevalence of cardiac and hepatic iron overload in patients with kidney failure: A protocol for systematic review and meta-analysis
( Wiley Open Access , 2022 , Article)Introduction: Few studies have reported cardiac and hepatic iron overload in patients with kidney failure or end-stage renal disease and the current evidence regarding the prevalence is still scarce. To the best of the ... -
Prevalence of Chlamydia trachomatis infection in the general population of women in Qatar
( BMJ Publishing Group , 2013 , Article)Objectives The Arabian Gulf region has limited epidemiological data related to sexually transmitted infections. The objective of this study was to estimate the prevalence of Chlamydia trachomatis infection among general ... -
Prevalence of Gastrointestinal Protoz in Feral Cat Population in Qatar
( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2016 , Conference Paper)Introduction: Doha city has a high feral cat population that is estimated to outnumber its human inhabitants by 2-3:1 with a total population of 2-3 million cats according to Qatar Cat Control Unit (QCCU). Doha had a ... -
Prevalence of general and abdominal obesity among adolescents attending independent schools in Qatar
( Emerald Publishing Limited , 2018 , Article)Purpose: The objective of this study was to determine the prevalence of general and abdominal obesity among adolescents attending independent schools in Qatar. Design/methodology/approaches: A school-based cross-sectional ... -
Prevalence of general and abdominal obesity among adolescents attending independent schools in Qatar
( Emerald Group Publishing Ltd. , 2019 , Article)Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to determine the prevalence of general and abdominal obesity among adolescents attending independent schools in Qatar. Design/methodology/approaches: A school-based cross-sectional ... -
Prevalence of hepatitis B and C viruses among migrant workers in Qatar.
( Springer Nature , 2024 , Article)Limited data exist on viral hepatitis among migrant populations. This study investigated the prevalence of current hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection and lifetime hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection among Qatar's migrant craft ... -
The prevalence of HEV among non-A-C hepatitis in Qatar and efciency of serological markers for the diagnosis of hepatitis E
( BMC , 2021 , Article)Background: The rapid growth of Qatar in the last two decades has attracted a large influx of immigrant workers who mostly come from HEV-hyperendemic countries. Thus, we aim to investigate the prevalence of HEV among acute ... -
Prevalence of human papillomavirus infection in women attending a gynecology/oncology clinic in Qatar
( Future Medicine Ltd , 2010 , Article)Aim: Human papillomavirus (HPV) detection is very important for the evaluation of prevention strategies in cervical cancer and other HPV-related diseases. This study aimed to assess the prevalence of high-risk HPV infection ... -
Prevalence of nephropathy in type 1 diabetes in the Arab world: A systematic review and meta-analysis
( John Wiley and Sons Ltd , 2018 , Article Review)The aim of this study was to conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis and determine the prevalence of diabetic nephropathy (DN) among Arab patients with T1D. A systematic literature search was conducted using 4 different ... -
Prevalence of newly detected diabetes in pregnancy in Qatar, using universal screening.
( Public Library of Science , 2018 , Article)Diabetes first detected during pregnancy is currently divided into gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) and diabetes mellitus (DM)- most of which are type 2 DM (T2DM). This study aims to define the prevalence and outcomes ... -
Prevalence of Type 2 Diabetes and Its Association with Added Sugar Intake in Citizens and Refugees Aged 40 or Older in the Gaza Strip, Palestine.
( MDPI , 2020 , Article)Little is known about the prevalence and risk factors of diabetes among Gaza Palestinians, 64% of whom are refugees with exceeded sugar intake. We aimed to estimate the prevalence of type 2 diabetes (T2D) and its association ... -
Prevalence of Virulence/Stress Genes in Campylobacter Jejuni from Chicken Meat Sold in Qatari Retail Outlets
( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2016 , Conference Paper)Chicken meat from the shelves of supermarkets in Qatar was tested for the presence of Camplobacter spp., and the presence of five virulence genes (htrB, cdtB, clpB, cadF and ciaB) was assessed in isolates. Forty eight ... -
Prevalence of Virulence/Stress Genes in Campylobacter jejuni from Chicken Meat Sold in Qatari Retail Outlets
( Public Library of Science , 2016 , Article)Chicken meat from the shelves of supermarkets in Qatar was tested for the presence of Campylobacter spp. and the presence of five virulence genes (htrB, cdtB, clpP, cadF and ciaB) was assessed in isolates. Forty eight ... -
The prevalence of vitamin d deficiency among female college students at Qatar University
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THE PREVALENCE OF VITAMIN D DEFICIENCY AMONG FEMALES STUDENT AT QATAR UNIVERSITY
( De Gruyter , 2011 , Conference Paper)Background. Vitamin D deficiency is a major worldwide problem with several health consequence such osteoporosis, hyperten- sion, diabetes mellitus, autoimmune diseases and some cancers. The Prevalence of Vitamin D ... -
The prevalence of vitamin D deficiency among female college students at Qatar University
( Medical Services Department Saudi Arabian Armed , 2011 , Article)Nowadays vitamin D deficiency is considered as a common problem among many Arab countries including Lebanon, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, UAE and other European countries as documented by many studies (1,2,3,5). Vitamin D is a ... -
Prevalence, knowledge, awareness, and attitudes towards dietary supplements among Bahraini adults: a cross-sectional study
( Springer Nature , 2023 , Article)The usage of dietary supplements (DS) is a global trend that is likely influenced by sociodemographic variables and body weight status. Some individuals utilize supplements in the hopes that they may enhance their health ...