Public Health: Recent submissions
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Impact of HR retention strategies in healthcare: The case of Qatar
( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2015 , Article)Retention of healthcare workers is an international challenge. The World Health Organization (WHO) warned that in two decades, the shortage of healthcare workers will double. This puts a pressure on the policy makers to ... -
Effect of mRNA Vaccine Boosters against SARS-CoV-2 Omicron Infection in Qatar.
( Massachusetts Medical Society , 2022 , Article)Waning of vaccine protection against coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) and the emergence of the omicron (or B.1.1.529) variant of the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) have led to expedited ... -
Association between Insulin and Nitric Oxide in Human Retinal Microvascular Endothelial Cells in vitro
( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2016 , Conference)Obesity and type 2 diabetes is characterized by insulin resistance which has been reported as the major risk factors associated with the development of the endothelial dysfunction and vascular complications such as ... -
The Effect of Protein Supplementation on Body Muscle Mass and Fat Mass in Qataris PostBariatric Surgery: A Randomized Controlled Trial RCT
( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2018 , Conference)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. Bariatric surgery has been shown to be the most ... -
How does postgraduate diploma in Family Medicine impact on primary care doctors?
( BMC , 2022 , Article)Over the last decade, the emphasis on improving the education and training of family physicians has increased. World Health Organization has also emphasized the importance of a trained primary care workforce. In 2017, ... -
Medical Students’ and Trainees’ Country-By-Gender Profiles: Hofstede’s Cultural Dimensions Across Sixteen Diverse Countries
( Frontiers Media , 2022 , Article)Purpose: The global mobility of medical student and trainee populations has drawn researchers’ attention to consider internationalization in medical education. Recently, researchers have focused on cultural diversity, ... -
Impact of missing outcome data in meta-analyses of lifestyle interventions during pregnancy to reduce postpartum weight retention: An overview of systematic reviews with meta-analyses and additional sensitivity analyses
( Wiley , 2021 , Article)High risk of bias associated with missing outcome data (MOD) in meta-analyses (MAs) of the effects of lifestyle interventions during pregnancy on postpartum weight retention (PPWR) casts doubt on whether such interventions ... -
Associations with Post-Consultation Health-Status in Primary Care Managed Acute Exacerbation of COPD
( Dove Medical Press , 2022 , Article)Background: It has been demonstrated that antibiotic prescribing for Acute Exacerbations of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (AECOPD) can be safely reduced in primary care when general practitioners have access to ... -
QCovSML: A reliable COVID-19 detection system using CBC biomarkers by a stacking machine learning model
( Elsevier , 2022 , Article)The reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) test is considered the current gold standard for the detection of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), although it suffers from some shortcomings, namely comparatively ... -
Characterizing the effective reproduction number during the COVID-19 pandemic: Insights from Qatar’s experience
( International Society of Global Health , 2022 , Article)Background: The effective reproduction number, Rt, is a tool to track and understand epidemic dynamics. This investigation of Rt estimations was conducted to guide the national COVID-19 response in Qatar, from the onset ... -
Relative infectiousness of SARS-CoV-2 vaccine breakthrough infections, reinfections, and primary infections.
( Springer , 2022 , Article)SARS-CoV-2 breakthrough infections in vaccinated individuals and in those who had a prior infection have been observed globally, but the transmission potential of these infections is unknown. The RT-qPCR cycle threshold ... -
Developing a Complex Understanding of Physical Activity in Cardiometabolic Disease from Low-to-Middle-Income Countries
( MDPI , 2021 , Article)Physical activity behaviour is complex, particularly in low-resource settings, while existing behavioural models of physical activity behaviour are often linear and deterministic. The objective of this review was to (i) ... -
Development of the International Cardiac Rehabilitation Registry Including Variable Selection and Definition Process
( Ubiquity Press , 2022 , Article)Introduction: The International Council of Cardiovascular Prevention and Rehabilitation (ICCPR) is developing a registry (ICRR) specifically for low-resource settings, where the burden of cardiovascular diseases is greatest ... -
An investigation of the relationship between cyberbullying, cybervictimization and depression symptoms: A cross sectional study among university students in Qatar
( Public Library of Science , 2021 , Article)Background Cyberbullying is a modern form of bullying that could be practiced electronically or on the internet. It is related to different mental health issues such as depression, which can affect both the cyberbully and ... -
Factors Affecting Waterpipe Tobacco Smoking among University Students in Qatar.
( Taylor and Francis , 2021 , Article)Recent data show an increase in the prevalence of waterpipe tobacco smoking (WTS) among university students in the Arab Gulf region alongside an attitude of social acceptability and a perception that WTS is less harmful ... -
The association between early MRI and length of disability in acute lower back pain: a systematic review and narrative synthesis.
( BMC , 2021 , Article)Clinical guideline recommendations are against early magnetic resonance imaging (eMRI) within the first 4 to 6 weeks of conservative management of acute low back pain (LBP) without "clinical suspicion" of serious underlying ... -
Following Interprofessional Education: Health Education Students’ Experience in a Primary Interprofessional Care Setting
( Dovepress , 2021 , Article)Background: There is an accelerating need for interprofessional education (IPE) in the Public Health field, as healthcare providers become diverse and multi-disciplinary. Public Health students with health education ... -
Evaluation of Qatar’s first cardiac rehabilitation program: A brief report
( Ubiquity Press , 2021 , Article)Background: There are few studies on the impact of cardiac rehabilitation (CR) in the Eastern Mediterranean Region (EMR), where the burden of risk factors and context is somewhat different from Western countries where much ... -
The Effect of Ivabradine on Hospitalization of Heart Failure Patients: A Retrospective Cohort Study
( Wolters Kluwer - Medknow , 2021 , Article)Background: Ivabradine is recommended in heart failure (HF) patients to reduce cardiovascular death and hospitalization due to worsening of HF symptoms. Aims and Objectives: To study the effect of Ivabradine in addition ... -
The role of community pharmacists in depression management: a survey of attitudes, practices and perceived barriers
( Springer , 2021 , Article)Background Community pharmacists play a significant role in depression care. Depression is a health priority in national health strategies around the world, including in Qatar. Objective To describe current practices, ...
