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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 ...
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 PREVALENCE OF STATIN PRESCRIPTION FOR PRIMARY PREVENTION OF ARTERIOSCLEROTIC CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE AMONG PATIENTS WITH TYPE 2 DIABETES IN QATAR
(Public Health, 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 ...
Incidence of Chronic Myeloid Leukemia: Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
(Public Health, 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 ...
PROPORTION OF EMERGENCY VISITS WITH PROLONGED LENGTH OF STAY AND ASSOCIATED FACTORS IN AL WAKRA HOSPITAL: A RETROSPECTIVE COHORT STUDY
(Public Health, 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 ...
Is There an Association between Attending Cardiac Rehabilitation Program and Health-related Quality of Life among Patients in Qatar?
(Public Health, 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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Prevalence of Early Opioid Prescribing for Non-Specific Low Back Pain and Disability Duration: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
(Public Health, 2021 , Master Thesis)
Background: Low back pain (LBP) is a major public health issue, which affects most
people at some point in their lives. LBP poses huge burden on the society in terms of
economic burden because of workdays lost due to ...
NURSES' KNOWLEDGE AND ATTITUDES ABOUT ADULT POST-OPERATIVE PAIN ASSESSMENT AND MANAGEMENT: A CROSS SECTIONAL STUDY IN QATAR
(Public Health, 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 ...