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Investigating the utilization of healthcare services to manage respiratory tract infections (RTIs) among Qatari patients attended selected primary healthcare centers in Qatar
(Public Health, 2018 , Master Thesis)
Background: Respiratory-Tract-Infections (RTIs) are a common cause for most of the GP consultations and antibiotic use at primary care. The study aims to investigate the pattern, distribution, and determinants of several ...
Detection of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) Using Loop Mediated Isothermal Amplification (LAMP)
(Biomedical Sciences, 2020 , Master Thesis)
Staphylococcus aureus is one of the most common pathogens that cause a wide
range of infections ranging from skin and soft tissue infections to invasive, life
threatening infections. The emergence of methicillin-resistant ...
Child Disciplinary Practices in Relation to Household Head Education and Beliefs in Five Middle East and North African Countries: A Cross-Sectional Study- Further Analysis of Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey Data.
(Public Health, 2020 , Master Thesis)
Introduction: Internationally, eight out of ten children are exposed to violent
discipline by their caregivers. To reduce the prevalence of violent discipline against
children, we should understand the social and ...
The Association Between Depressive Symptoms And Weight Loss Stages In Qatar: A Cross-Sectional General Population Investigation
(Public Health, 2020 , Master Thesis)
Background: Depression and overweight obesity (OO) have well-established
bidirectional associations and are comorbid with other medical conditions. To date, the
impact of weight management interventions remains small. ...
Prevalence of At-Risk Marriages among Couples Attending Premarital Screening (PMS) Programs: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
(Public Health, 2020 , Master Thesis)
Introduction/Background: Hemoglobinopathies are among the most common inherited
genetic diseases. The World Health Organization estimates that at least 5% of the world’s
population are carriers for hemoglobinopathies ...
Patient Factors Associaed With Adherence And Change In Cardiac Risk Factors Among Cardiac Rehabilitation Patients In Qatar
(Public Health, 2020 , Master Thesis)
Background: cardiovascular disease is the number one killer in Qatar. Cardiac
rehabilitation (CR) is a cost-effective model of care shown to reduce cardiovascular
morbidity and mortality by 20%. However, it is vastly ...
The effect of Renin angiotensin system blockers versus calcium channel blockers on progression towards hypertensive chronic kidney disease: A comprehensive systematic review based on Randomized controlled trials
(Public Health, 2020 , Master Thesis)
Background: Decline in estimated Glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) is associated with further
progression of chronic kidney disease. Evidence suggests that Renin Angiotensin System
blockers (RAS), which can be ...
ASSESSING THE CURRENT STANDING OF HAMAD MEDICAL CORPORATION BLOOD DONOR CENTER IN QATAR AND DEVELOPING A FORECAST MODEL FOR THE BLOOD STOCK NEEDS DURING THE 2022 WORLD CUP EVENT
(Biomedical Sciences, 2019 , Master Thesis)
Background: In four years from now, Qatar will host the 2022 World Cup competition which requires high level of preparedness and readiness in different sectors including health care. Among different sub-sections of health, ...
THE ASSOCIATION BETWEEN SOFT DRINK CONSUMPTION AND BONE MINERAL DENSITY AMONG QATARI WOMEN: ANALYSIS OF QATAR BIOBANK DATA
(Public Health, 2019 , Master Thesis)
With the rapid increase in longevity, osteoporosis is viewed as a global problem
and recognized to be one of the most common diseases in both developed and
developing world. It is common in older women, as the bone mineral ...
Genome-Wide Association Study (Gwas) To Uncover Genetic Risk Factors Associated With Low Bone Mineral Density And Osteoporosis In Qatar Population
(Biomedical Sciences, 2019 , Master Thesis)
Osteoporosis is an increasingly prevalent, global health burden characterized by
low bone mineral density (BMD) and increased fracture risk. Despite the serious
consequences of osteoporosis and the significant impact it ...