Browsing Public Health by Author "Al-Shafai, Mashael"
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The genetic basis and the diagnostic yield of genetic testing related to nonsyndromic hearing loss in Qatar
Alkhidir, Shaza; El-Akouri, Karen; Al-Dewik, Nader; Khodjet-El-khil, Houssein; Okashah, Sarah; Islam, Nazmul; Ben-Omran, Tawfeg; Al-Shafai, Mashael... more authors ... less authors ( 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 ... -
Knowledge and Perception of and Attitude toward a Premarital Screening Program in Qatar: A Cross-Sectional Study
Al-Shafai, Mashael; Al-Romaihi, Aisha; Al-Hajri, Noora; Islam, Nazmul; Adawi, Karam ( MDPI , 2022 , Article)Premarital screening (PMS) is a primary preventive measure to decrease the incidence of certain genetic disorders and sexually transmitted diseases. This study aimed to explore the knowledge and perception of and the ...