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Cardiac Rehabilitation in the Eastern Mediterranean Region: Utilization and Barriers Supervisor ofThesis: Karam Turk-Adawi, Mohammed Fasihul Alam
(2018 , Master Thesis)Background: Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the leading cause of death and disability in the Eastern Mediterranean Region (EMR). In the next decade, CVDs are estimated to increase in the EMR more dramatically than any ... -
Carotid Intima Media Thickness (Cimt) And Cardivascular Risk Assesment: Analysis Of Qatar Biobank Data
(2017 , Master Thesis)Background: Ultra-sonographic measurement of Carotid Intima Media Thickness (CIMT) has been stated as a technique to detect the early stages of atherosclerosis. CIMT is a newly established, safe, noninvasive and cost ... -
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.
(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 ... -
Consanguinity among Autistic individuals: Prevalence and Associations with Intellectual Disability and Epilepsy
(2019 , Master Thesis)Background: Although autism is a global disorder, relatively little is known about the prevalence of consanguinity among autism spectrum disorder (ASD) individuals. Also, the relation of ASD comorbidities (Epilepsy and ... -
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 ... -
The effect of protein supplementation on body muscle mass and fat mass in Qataris post-bariatric surgery: a randomized controlled trial (RCT)
(2017 , Master Thesis)Background and objectives: Obesity is a chronic medical condition characterized by an accumulation of excess fat in the body that may lead to negative health consequences. Losing weight may be achieved via dietary and ... -
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
(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 ... -
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 ... -
Factors affecting dose of cardiac rehabilitation around the globe
(2018 , Master Thesis)Background: Cardiac Rehabilitation (CR) program promotes secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease. It is well-established that there is a dose-response association between CR participation and health outcomes. However, ... -
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
(06-2 , 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 ... -
Fragility Fracture Incidence and Risk in Patients Who Undergone Bone Mineral Density Testing in Qatar: A Retrospective Cohort Study
(2021 , Master Thesis)Background: Osteoporosis and its associated fragility fractures pose a significant public health issue in the elderly population. Additionally, diabetes has been linked to an increased risk of fragility fractures. In ... -
Improving Waiting Times in Hand Surgery Clinic at Rumailah Hospital, Qatar
(2020 , Professional Masters Project)Background: The quality and efficiency of healthcare delivery are key drivers that influence hospital quality as well as patient satisfaction. The patient waiting time is the period of time that passes between patients ... -
Incidence and Prevalence of Hospital Acquired Pressure Injuries (HAPI) in Pediatric population - A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
(2021 , Master Thesis)Background: Hospital acquired pressure injury (HAPI) is a serious patient safety issue that adversely affects patient's well-being and increases healthcare costs dramatically. Prevalence and incidence studies estimate ... -
Incidence of Chronic Myeloid Leukemia: Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
(2019 , Master Thesis)Background: To systematically assess and review the global incidence of Chronic Myeloid Leukemia using meta analyses and explore the factors associated with the variation of incidence of CML. Methods: Observational studies ... -
Investigating the utilization of healthcare services to manage respiratory tract infections (RTIs) among Qatari patients attended selected primary healthcare centers in Qatar
(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 ... -
Is There an Association between Attending Cardiac Rehabilitation Program and Health-related Quality of Life among Patients in Qatar?
(2020 , Master Thesis)Background: Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) is the primary cause of death worldwide and in Qatar. More patients with CVD are living than before due to medical advancements. Therefore, there is an urgent need for secondary ... -
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 ... -
Oral Cancer: Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Dentists in The State of Qatar
(2018 , Master Thesis)Background: Oral cancer is a silent invasive disease with poor prognosis in its late stage. In Qatar, head and neck cancers accounted for 4% of overall malignant cancers. More than 60% of these cases were diagnosed in late ... -
Patient Factors Associaed With Adherence And Change In Cardiac Risk Factors Among Cardiac Rehabilitation Patients In Qatar
(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 ... -
Prevalence and determinants of body dissatisfaction among Arab women at post-partum in Qatar
(2017 , Master Thesis)Background: The image of the body is defined as the image of a person, his thoughts and feelings towards his body. Body Dissatisfaction is a problem of increasing and influential interest in women's lives after ...