Public Health: Recent submissions
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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
(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 ... -
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. ... -
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 ... -
Prevalence of At-Risk Marriages among Couples Attending Premarital Screening (PMS) Programs: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
(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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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, ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Prevalence of Healthcare Associated Infections in Adults Recipients of Autologous Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation in Qatar
(2017 , Master Thesis)Objective To analyze the prevalence and characteristics of Healthcare Associated Infections (HAI) in patients with hematologic malignancies who underwent Autologous Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation (AHSCT) at the ... -
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 ...
