Public Health
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Depression Symptoms Severity and Factors Associated with Referral Patterns in The Primary Health Care Corporation Centers in Qatar Before and During the COVID-19 Pandemic (2018-2021): A Comparative Cross-Sectional Study
(2025 , Master Thesis)Background: Mental health issues have shown a growing burden in Qatar, with COVID-19 pandemic contributing to increased levels of anxiety and depression. Research evidence on depression symptoms severity (DSS) and factors ... -
Exploring the Association of Cognitive Function with Folate and Cobalamin Levels in Healthy Aging Population of Qatar: Perspectives from Qatar Biobank
(2024 , Master Thesis)Cognitive health, crucial for the independence and quality of life in older adults, is influenced by various factors, including nutritional status, which is increasingly recognized for its importance. Folate (Vitamin B9) ... -
Covid-19 mRNA Vaccine Effectiveness Against Infection, Symptoms, And Severity: A Dynamic Gradient Over Time
(2024 , Master Thesis)Background: Vaccines were developed and deployed to combat severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection. This study aimed to characterize patterns in the protection provided by the BNT162b2 and ... -
Assessing the Perceptions of Healthcare Practitioners of Disaster Management in Qatar: Tool Development, Psychometric Evaluation, And Administration
(2024 , Master Thesis)Background: In the last fifty years, the frequency and severity of disasters have increased. It became essential that healthcare practitioners (HCPs) all over the world be well-prepared for disaster management, including ... -
Screening for Adverse Childhood Experiences (Aces) In Arab Countries: Exploring Measurement Tools and Physicians’ Perspectives
(2024 , Master Thesis)Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) are linked to negative health outcomes. This research examines tools used to assess ACEs in Arab countries and explores knowledge, attitudes, and practices of primary healthcare physicians ... -
Cardiac Rehabilitation Program-Related Factors Associated with Mortality and Morbidity Among Patients in Low-Resource Settings: Analysis from The International Cardiac Rehabilitation Registry
(2024 , Master Thesis)Background and objective: Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a global health concern, particularly in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). The effectiveness of cardiac rehabilitation (CR) programs is well-documented in ... -
Usability Testing of The International Cardiac Rehabilitation Registry
(06-2 , Master Thesis)Background: Cardiac rehabilitation (CR) is a comprehensive model of secondary preventive care for cardiovascular diseases (CVDs). However, there is a wide variety of implementation characteristics globally, specifically ... -
Epidemiology of Chlamydia Trachomatis in Latin America And the Caribbean: Systematic Review, Meta-Analyses, And Meta-Regressions
(06-2 , Master Thesis)Background: Chlamydia trachomatis (CT) is a Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD); it leads to health complications and infertility if not treated. Aim: To provide a comprehensive epidemiological assessment of CT in Latin ... -
Fluoride Varnish Application as An Oral Health Intervention in The Well-Baby Clinic for Children Aged 1-5 Years at Qatar University Health Center: A Feasibility Study
(2022 , Master Thesis)Background: Early childhood caries (ECC) is one of the most common chronic conditions affecting children worldwide. It is considered a significant public health problem in most communities, with over 530 million children ... -
The Effectiveness, Health Care Resource Utilization and Cost-Effectiveness of Intravenous Paracetamol Versus Alternative Analgesics Used Among Patients with Acute Pain in Emergency Departments: Systematic Reviews and A Meta-Analysis
(06-2 , Master Thesis)Background: Intravenous paracetamol (IVP), non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), and opioids are widely used to provide analgesia in the emergency department (ED). This study evaluates the level of analgesia ... -
The Association Between Prior Antibiotic Exposure and Antibiotic Resistant Urinary Tract Infection in Primary Health Care Clients: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
(06-2 , Master Thesis)This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to quantify the association between prior antibiotic exposure and subsequent antibiotic resistant urinary tract infection (UTI) in clients in primary healthcare settings. ... -
Depression Screening Rates and Patterns of Management in Primary Care in Qatar: A Cross-Sectional Study
(06-2 , Master Thesis)Background: Depression is one of the main public health problems and a leading cause of disability. It was estimated in 2019 that depression affects more than 279 million people worldwide. According to World Health ... -
Prevalence of Polypharmacy and Inappropriate Prescribing in Elderly Patients with Cardiovascular Diseases in Qatar
(06-2 , Master Thesis)Background: Polypharmacy and potentially inappropriate prescribing (PIP) are global issues that are associated with morbidity and mortality, especially in the elderly. Polypharmacy and PIP are highly prevalent in patients ... -
The Role of Qatar Community Pharmacists in Depression Care: A Survey of Attitudes, Practices and Perceived Barriers
(2020 , Master Thesis)Background: Negative attitudes and stigma are considered to be major barriers to healthcare and quality of life around the world for patients with depression. Community pharmacists are one of the most accessible healthcare ... -
Prevalence of Breastfeeding Indicators in Middle East and North African Countries: A Meta-Analysis of National Health Surveys (2010- 2020)
(2022 , Master Thesis)Introduction: Breastfeeding is the clinical gold standard for an infant's nourishment. Worldwide, less than one in two newly born infants are breastfed within the first hour of birth and only 44% of infants are exclusively ... -
SARS-COV-2 Reinfection
(2022 , Master Thesis)Background: SARS-CoV-2 reinfection investigation is on rise, and despite the fact that reviews and studies have attempted to study and define reinfection, none have compared it with all documented conditions in the literature. ... -
Effect Modification of The Association Between Dietary Patterns and Depression by Diabetes Among Adults in Qatar: A Populationbased Study
(2022 , Master Thesis)Background: Diabetes is a major public health problem in Qatar and significantly increases the risk of depression. Dietary patterns are related to the incidence of depression among patients with diabetes. However, no ... -
The Prevalence of Statin Prescription for Primary Prevention of Arteriosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease Among Patients with Type 2 Diabetes in Qatar
(2021 , Master Thesis)Background: Qatar has one of the highest prevalence rates for diabetes in the world. Arteriosclerotic cardiovascular diseases (ASCVDs) are responsible for nearly 50% of deaths among patients with diabetes in Qatar. Treating ... -
Nurses' Knowledge and Attitudes About Adult Post-Operative Pain Assessment and Management: A Cross Sectional Study in Qatar
(2021 , Master Thesis)Background: Pain has been described by clinicians, patients, and researchers alike as a complex and challenging phenomenon. People have different experiences of pain. Nurses' negative attitudes and lack of knowledge are ... -
Proportion of Emergency Visits with Prolonged Length of Stay and Associated Factors in Al Wakra Hospital: A Retrospective Cohort Study
(2021 , Master Thesis)Background: Length of stay (LOS) in emergency department (ED) defined as "the time from patient's registration in ED to discharge" is a key healthcare quality measure in ED. Prolonged LOS has been linked with adverse health ...
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