College of Health Sciences: Recent submissions
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Patient-dentist relationship and dental anxiety among young Sudanese adult patients
( Elsevier , 2019 , Article)Objective: To evaluate the effects of the patient–dentist relationship on dental anxiety among young adult Sudanese patients. Materials and methods: In this cross-sectional study, 864 patients attending outpatient dental ... -
Quality of life, sleep quality, depression, anxiety, stress, eating habits, and social bounds in nurses during the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic in qatar (The PROTECTOR study): A cross-sectional, comparative study
( MDPI , 2021 , Article)There have been numerous concerns regarding the physical and mental health of nurses during the COVID-19 pandemic. Stress, sleep deprivation, anxiety, and depression potentiated nurses’ vulnerability to poor eating habits. ... -
The relationship between smartphone use and dry eye disease: A systematic review with a narrative synthesis.
( Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins , 2021 , Article)Emerging research findings suggest a potential relationship between smartphone use (SPU) and dry eye disease (DED), which has not been systematically reviewed. The aim of this study was to systematically review and synthesize ... -
Is preexisting immunity to seasonal coronaviruses limited to cross-reactivity with SARS-CoV-2? A seroprevalence cross-sectional study in north-eastern France
( Elsevier , 2021 , Article)In light of the ongoing coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), there remain unanswered questions regarding the humoral immune response and ... -
Dementia caregiving in the Middle East and North Africa: A scoping review
( SAGE , 2021 , Article)Care for persons with dementia in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) is undertaken predominantly by family members, domestic workers, and private nurses within the home. Domestic caregivers possess different understandings ... -
Thrombotic and Hypercoagulability Complications of COVID-19: An Update
( Dovepress , 2021 , Article)The current COVID-19 pandemic emerged in December 2019, in China, affecting millions of people worldwide. COVID-19 is mainly a disease of the respiratory system, yet systematic complications have also been reported among ... -
Higher Dietary Se Intake Is Associated With the Risk of New-Onset Fracture: A National Longitudinal Study for 20 Years
( Frontiers Media , 2021 , Article)Background: The association between dietary selenium (Se) intake and osteoporosis-related fractures remains inconsistent. We aimed to examine the dose relationship between Se intake and incident fracture among Chinese ... -
Prevalence and risk factors of intestinal protozoan infection among symptomatic and asymptomatic populations in rural and urban areas of southern Algeria
( BMC , 2021 , Article)Intestinal parasitic infections are amongst the most common infections worldwide and have been identified as one of the most significant causes of morbidity and mortality among disadvantaged populations. This comparative ... -
Identification of Adolescents with Adiposities and Elevated Blood Pressure and Implementation of Preventive Measures Warrants the Use of Multiple Clinical Assessment Tools
( MDPI , 2021 , Article)Background: The burden of abdominal adiposity has increased globally, which is recognized as a key condition for the development of obesity-related disorders among youth, including type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, ... -
Empower Generations: Longitudinal Study for National Capacities in Life Sciences and Healthcare
(2021 , Article)Background: The decrease in the number of adolescents showing genuine interest in the fields of healthcare has been one of the recent concerns worldwide. A plethora of studies have discussed the factors that influence ... -
Neutralization of MERS coronavirus through a scalable nanoparticle vaccine
( Springer Nature , 2021 , Article)MERS-CoV continues to cause human outbreaks, so far in 27 countries worldwide following the first registered epidemic in Saudi Arabia in 2012. In this study, we produced a nanovaccine based on virus-like particles (VLPs). ... -
COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy in a Representative Education Sector Population in Qatar
( MDPI , 2021 , Article)Even though vaccination programs have now started in earnest across the globe and in Qatar, vaccine hesitancy remains a barrier to effectively tackling the pandemic. Many factors influence willingness to take vaccines ... -
Knowledge Level, Motivators and Barriers of Blood Donation among Students at Qatar University
( MDPI , 2021 , Article)In Qatar, one out of every ten patients admitted to the hospitals is in urgent need of a blood transfusion or blood products. The aims of this study are as follows: (1) to assess the level of awareness and knowledge about ... -
Prevalence, Risk Factors, Harm Perception, and Attitudes Toward E-cigarette Use Among University Students in Qatar: A Cross-Sectional Study.
( 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 ... -
Food and Nutrient Intakes from School Canteens and Markets nearby Schools among Students Aged 14-18 Years in Jordan
( Emerald insight , 2021 , Article)Purpose - The purposes of this study were to determine the food intake purchased from the canteens or markets nearby schools; to estimate the percent intakes of energy and nutrients from canteens and markets nearby the ... -
If there is really a Notable Concern about allergenicity of genetically modified foods?
( Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences , 2016 , Article)In recent decades, biotechnologists have striven to improve the quantity and quality of food supply. Producing genetically modified (GM) foods is one of the main goals and many countries all over the world have approved ... -
The Association between Zinc and Copper Circulating Levels and Cardiometabolic Risk Factors in Adults: A Study of Qatar Biobank Data
( MDPI , 2021 , Article)Cardiometabolic risk (CMR) factors increase the likelihood of developing cardiovascular diseases (CVD). In Qatar, 24% of the total deaths are attributed to CVDs. Several nutritional distur bances have been linked to high ... -
Ultra-processed food consumption associated with overweight/obesity among Chinese adults—Results from China health and nutrition survey 1997–2011
( MDPI , 2021 , Article)The association between the consumption of ultra-processed food (UPF) with over-weight/obesity in Chinese adults has not been investigated. This study included a cohort of 12,451 adults aged >20 years who participated at ... -
The probiotic supplementation role in improving the immune system among people with ulcerative colitis: a narrative review.
( De Gruyter , 2021 , Article Review)The purpose of this paper is to summarize the current evidence on probiotics' uses as an adjuvant for ulcerative colitis (UC) and provide an understanding of the effect of probiotics supplement on the immune system and ...
