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Adult Hospital Inpatient Experience in Qatar And Associated Factors: A Cross-Sectional Study
(2020 , Master Thesis)Background: Evaluation of hospital inpatient experience (HIE) is an important measure used by healthcare organizations to evaluate the effectiveness of their current processes and understand how responsive and respectful ... -
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 ... -
The Association Between Depressive Symptoms And Weight Loss Stages In Qatar: A Cross-Sectional General Population Investigation
(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. ... -
The Association Between Health Information Seeking and Behavior Change Related to Physical Activity Among Qatari Adolescents
(2019 , Master Thesis)Background: Inadequate physical activity (PA) is a serious public health problem among adolescents worldwide and in Qatar. Seeking information on health topics such as PA is increasingly documented among teens and may ... -
The Association Between Soft Drink Consumption and Bone Mineral Density Among Qatari Women: Analysis of Qatar Biobank Data
(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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 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 ... -
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) ... -
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
(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 ...
