Browsing by Author "Kurdi, Rana"
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Anaphylaxis triggers in a large tertiary care hospital in Qatar: a retrospective study
Abunada, Taghreed; Al-Nesf, Maryam Ali; Thalib, Lukman; Kurdi, Rana; Khalil, Sally; ElKassem, Wessam; Mobayed, Hassan M; Zayed, Hatem... more authors ... less authors ( BMC , 2018 , Article)Anaphylaxis is a serious allergic disease that may lead to death if not immediately recognized and treated. Triggers of anaphylaxis including food, drugs, and insect stings can vary widely. The incidence of anaphylaxis ... -
Factors Affecting Waterpipe Tobacco Smoking among University Students in Qatar.
Al-Jayyousi, Ghadir Fakhri; Kurdi, Rana; Islam, Nazmul; Alhussaini, Nour Waleed Zuhair; Awada, Sawsan; Abdul Rahim, Hanan... more authors ... less authors ( 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 ... -
Harm Perception and Attitudes towards E-cigarette Use Among Qatar University Students: A Cross-Sectional Study
Kurdi, Rana; Abdul Rahim, Hanan; Al-Jayyousi, Ghadir; Yaseen, Manar; Ali, Aetefeh; Mosleh, Naema... more authors ... less authors ( Qatar University Press , 2021 , Poster)Background: Electronic cigarette (e-cigarette) use is becoming popular worldwide especially among youth. Research reported that university students have poor knowledge and misconceptions about the health risks of e-cigarettes, ... -
Knowledge of MERS-Corona Virus among Female Students at Qatar University
Al-Muhafda, Zahra; Qaher, Maryam; Faisal, Eman; Abushahla, Heba; Kurdi, Rana; Al-Jayyousi, Ghadir... more authors ... less authors ( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2016 , Conference Paper)Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) is a severe, acute respiratory illness caused by Corona Virus (CDC, 2015). Globally, there are 1599 cases diagnosed with MERS Corona virus and at least 574 related death cases were ... -
Knowledge of MERS-Corona Virus among Female Students at Qatar University.
Al-Muhafda, Zahra; Qaher, Maryam; Faisal, Eman; Abushahla, Heba; Kurdi, Rana; Al jayyousi, Ghadir... more authors ... less authors ( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2016 , Conference Proceedings)Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) is a severe, acute respiratory illness caused by Corona Virus (CDC, 2015). Globally, there are 1599 cases diagnosed with MERS Corona virus and at least 574 related death cases were ... -
Predictors of Continued Breastfeeding at One Year among Women Attending Primary Healthcare Centers in Qatar: A Cross-Sectional Study
Nasser, Amal; Omer, Fadumo; Al-Lenqawi, Fatima; Al-Awwa, Rehab; Khan, Tamam; El-Heneidy, Asmaa; Kurdi, Rana; Al-Jayyousi, Ghadir... more authors ... less authors ( MDPI , 2018 , Article & Book chapter)The number of babies in Qatar being exclusively breastfed is significantly lower than the global target set by the World Health Organization. The purpose of this study was to assess knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP), ... -
Prevalence, Risk Factors, Harm Perception, and Attitudes Toward E-cigarette Use Among University Students in Qatar: A Cross-Sectional Study.
Kurdi, Rana; Al-Jayyousi, Ghadir Fakhri; Yaseen, Manar; Ali, Aatefeh; Mosleh, Neama; Abdul Rahim, Hanan F... more authors ... less authors ( Frontiers Media , 2021 , Article)Electronic cigarette (e-cigarette) use is becoming more popular worldwide, especially among youth. Studies report that university students have inadequate knowledge as well as misconceptions about the health risks of ... -
Public practices on antibiotic usage: A cross-sectional study among college students and their family members
Aljayyousi, Ghadir Fakhri; Abdel-Rahman, Manar E.; El- Heneidy, Asmaa; Kurdi, Rana; Faisal, Eman ( Public Library of Science , 2019 , Article)Background Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a serious public health problem and a global concern. The inappropriate use of antibiotics has been identified by the World Health Organization as a major risk factor for ... -
Students' perceptions of a university 'No Smoking' policy and barriers to implementation: a cross- sectional study.
Al-Jayyousi, Ghadir Fakhri; Kurdi, Rana; Alsaei, Shahd; Al-Kaabi, Haya; Alrushdi, Al Jaziya; Abdul Rahim, Hanan F... more authors ... less authors (2021 , Article)Effective policies are an important tool for reducing tobacco use. We examine student perceptions of the existing no-smoking policy in the country's largest national university and identify perceived barriers to its ...