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Perspectives of pharmaceutical stakeholders on determinants of medicines accessibility at the primary care level

Equitable access to essential medicines of maintained efficacy, safety, quality, and cost-effectiveness must be ensured by a well-functioning health system. This study aims to identify the determinants of pati...

Authors: Hoda Ibrahim Rizk, Monira Mahmoud Elkholy, Abeer Abdou Barakat, Raghda Mostafa Mostafa Elsayed and Shaimaa A. M. Abd El Fatah

Effect of a weight loss program on serum adiponectin and insulin resistance among overweight and obese premenopausal females

Obesity has emerged as a public health crisis in many populations including Egypt. Adipose tissue produces a number of adipokines, one of them is adiponectin which has attracted much attention because of its a...

Authors: Walaa H. Foula, Rana H. Emara, Mona K. Eldeeb, Samiha A. Mokhtar and Fikrat A. El-Sahn

Stigma and burden of mental illness and their correlates among family caregivers of mentally ill patients

Family caregivers play a curial role in supporting and caring for their mentally ill relatives. Their struggle for facing stigma and shouldering caregiving burden is marginalized, undervalued, and invisible to...

Authors: Omnya S. Ebrahim, Ghada S. T. Al-Attar, Romany H. Gabra and Doaa M. M. Osman

Acne vulgaris: prevalence, severity, and impact on quality of life and self-esteem among Egyptian adolescents

Acne vulgaris is the most common dermatoses affecting adolescents with significant impact on their quality of life (QoL). The current study aimed to estimate the prevalence of acne, severity, and its impact on...

Authors: Kholoud Tayel, Medhat Attia, Naglaa Agamia and Noha Fadl

Trend and status of out-of-pocket payments for healthcare in Iran: equity and catastrophic effect

Equity in the distribution of health care resources and mitigating the risk of out-of-pocket (OOP) catastrophic healthcare expenditures (CHE) are the major objectives of the health system of a country. This st...

Authors: Satar Rezaei, Abraha Woldemichael, Mohammad Ebrahimi and Sina Ahmadi

Spousal violence and its determinants among married adolescent girls in Upper Egypt

In Egypt, many girls are still married before the age of 18, which is a fundamental violation of the girls’ human rights. Early marriage is associated with an alarmingly elevated risk of all types of intimate ...

Authors: Amira F. El-Gazzar, Mirette M. Aziz, Heba M. Mohammed, Omaima Elgibaly and Manal M. Darwish

Family impact and economic burden among caregivers of children with chronic kidney disease in Assiut, Egypt

Chronic disease greatly increases children’s dependency on parents/caregivers (usually mothers) as they face new problems associated with caring for a child with chronic disease. Thus, chronic kidney disease (...

Authors: Manal M Darwish, Shimaa Hosny Hassan, Samaher Fathy Taha, Hosnia Said Abd El-Megeed and Taghreed Abdul-Aziz Mohammad Ismail

Internet addiction among young Bangladeshi adults: critical commentary on Hassan et al. (2020)

Authors: Mark D. Griffiths and Mohammed A. Mamun

How marketing mix (7Ps) affect the patients’ selection of a hospital: experience of a low-income country

Applying marketing mix in the hospitals is necessary for their success. It is also important to optimize the price, developing services, increasing health literacy, and improving financial resources. Experts a...

Authors: Ramin Ravangard, Amir Khodadad and Peivand Bastani

Views and attitudes of university students in Upper Egypt towards youth health centers

A healthy youth is considered the major human resource for any country development. They are suffering from unmet health needs. Considering these needs and their attitude towards the use of youth health center...

Authors: Mohamed M. Abd El-Mawgod, Shimaa A. Elghazally, Heba M. Mohammed, Mariam Roshdy Elkayat and Doaa M. M. Osman

A predictive model of the sunscreen use in the paddy workers based on the health action process approach model: a path analysis

Skin cancer is considered as one of the most common cancers in the world. There is little information about identifying factors affecting sunscreen use among paddy workers and their protective behavior. The pr...

Authors: Hadiseh Panahi, Leili Salehi and Zohreh Mahmoodi

Knowledge and health beliefs of reproductive-age women in Alexandria about tetanus toxoid immunization

Maternal neonatal tetanus is a substantial public health problem in many developing countries. In 2017, nearly, 30,848 newborns died of neonatal tetanus; thus, high immunization coverage remains a necessity. T...

Authors: Azza Mehanna, Mervat H. Ali and Ibrahim Kharboush

Perceptions and reasons of E-cigarette use among medical students: an internet-based survey

Nowadays, E-cigarette use shows a significant increase among adults and youth in many countries, although there is still a public health debate about its relative effects compared to the traditional cigarettes.

Authors: Abdulmohsen A. Alzalabani and Sheref M. Eltaher

The quality of work life and turnover intentions among Malaysian nurses: the mediating role of organizational commitment

Understanding the factors influencing nurses’ turnover intention, particularly the work life quality and commitment to organization, is important to all countries suffering from nursing shortage. The study aim...

Authors: Luma Ghazi Ibrahim Alzamel, Khatijah Lim Abdullah, Mei Chan Chong and Yan Piaw Chua

Perceived benefits and barriers towards exercise among healthcare providers in Ain Shams University Hospitals, Egypt

Physical inactivity is considered a problem with great impact on morbidity and mortality. There is a necessity to combat this behavior through an assessment of barriers and benefits perceived by subjects.

Authors: Hebat-Allah M. S. Gabal, Maha M. Wahdan and Waleed Salah Eldin

Prevalence and determinants of mother and newborn skin-to-skin contact in The Gambia: a secondary data analysis

Skin-to-skin contact (SSC) between mother and the newborn brings many benefits including its potential to promote the survival of the newborn. Nevertheless, it is a practice that is underutilized in many resou...

Authors: Michael Ekholuenetale, Adeyinka Onikan and Charity Ehimwenma Ekholuenetale

The Covid19 outbreak: a catalyst for digitization in African countries

Authors: Said Bensbih, Hajar Essangri and Amine Souadka

Hypertensive patients’ knowledge of cardiovascular disease in Calabar, Nigeria

This study aimed at assessing knowledge of cardiovascular disease risk factors and prevention, among hypertensive patients in a developing country setting with high cardiometabolic disease morbidity and mortal...

Authors: Ogban Omoronyia, Agam Ayuk, Kenneth Nwafor and Annette Legogie

Quantitative determination of selenium in the most common food items sold in Egypt

Particular interest in selenium (Se) was generated as a result of clinical studies showing that balanced Se dietary system is very important for many physiological processes. There is no recent information ava...

Authors: Fawzya Moatkhef, Hanaa Ismail, Neveen Agamy and Samar Aborhyem

Pneumonia among under-five children in Alexandria, Egypt: a case-control study

Pneumonia among under-five children constitutes a major public health concern. Studies examining risk factors for pneumonia in Egypt are limited.

Authors: Noha Fadl, Ayat Ashour and Yasmine Yousry Muhammad

Women’s enlightenment and early antenatal care initiation are determining factors for the use of eight or more antenatal visits in Benin: further analysis of the Demographic and Health Survey

Within the continuum of reproductive health care, antenatal care (ANC) provides a platform for vital health care functions, such as disease prevention, health promotion, screening, and diagnosis. It has been w...

Authors: Michael Ekholuenetale, Chimezie Igwegbe Nzoputam, Amadou Barrow and Adeyinka Onikan

Spatial analysis of completeness of death registration in Egypt

Civil registration and vital statistics (CRVS) systems should be the primary source of routine mortality data. However, there is lack of information about the completeness of death registration at the sub-nati...

Authors: Nesma Lotfy

Multimodal intervention program to improve hand hygiene compliance: effectiveness and challenges

Hand hygiene (HH) is considered the most important measure to tackle the transmission of healthcare-associated pathogens. However, compliance with recommendations is usually low and effective improvement strat...

Authors: Sihem Ben Fredj, Asma Ben Cheikh, Sana Bhiri, Hela Ghali, Salwa Khefacha, Lamine Dhidah, Latifa Merzougui, Mohamed Ben Rejeb and Houyem Said Latiri

Prevalence and allele frequency of Congenital Colour Vision Deficiency (CCVD) among students at Hawassa University, Ethiopia

The prevalence of congenital colour vision deficiency (CCVD) varies from race to race and differs in different geographic regions. Colour vision deficiency or colour blindness, is the inability or decreased ab...

Authors: Reta Gutema Mitiku, Bekele Serbessa Tolera and Zelalem Gebremariam Tolesa

Socioeconomic inequalities in hidden hunger, undernutrition, and overweight among under-five children in 35 sub-Saharan Africa countries

Many underlying factors are assumed to contribute to the disparities in magnitude of childhood malnutrition. Notwithstanding, socioeconomic inequalities remain key measures to determine chronic and hidden hung...

Authors: Michael Ekholuenetale, Godson Tudeme, Adeyinka Onikan and Charity E. Ekholuenetale

Fungal and parasitic contamination of indoor public swimming pools in Arak, Iran

Swimming is a popular exercise for different types of people at different ages. Public swimming pools are places where fungal infections can be easily transferred. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the ...

Authors: Hossein Sarmadian, Yasamin Hazbavi, Mojtaba Didehdar, Mohammad Javad Ghannadzadeh, Reza Hajihossein, Mahmood Khosravi and Reza Ghasemikhah

Correction to: Safe injection awareness and practices among nursing staff in an Egyptian and a Saudi hospital

Following publication of the original article [1], we have been notified that one of the authors’ given names is not reflected correctly.

Authors: Manal M. Anwar, Alshimaa M. Mohamed Lotfy and Afaf A. Alrashidy

Factors related to childbearing intentions among women: a cross-sectional study in health centers, Saveh, Iran

One of the most important demographic challenges over the recent three decades in the world has been a significant fall in the fertility rate. This study aimed to investigate factors related to childbearing in...

Authors: Marzieh Araban, Mahmood Karimy, Bahram Armoon and Fereshteh Zamani-Alavijeh

Challenges of implementation of hospital accreditation in Iran: an exploratory factor analysis

Today, accreditation is considered as the most commonly used health assessment approach. Considering the importance and application of the process of this approach in the hospital, this study aimed to investig...

Authors: Narges Tashayoei, Pouran Raeissi and Amir Ashkan Nasiripour

Assessment of patient safety culture among paramedical personnel at general and district hospitals, Fayoum Governorate, Egypt

Healthcare is a high-risk industry that requires regular assessment of patient safety climate within healthcare organizations. This addresses the organizational cultural issues and explores the association bet...

Authors: Naglaa A. El-Sherbiny, Eman H. Ibrahim and Wafaa Y. Abdel-Wahed

Prevalence and associated factors of internet addiction among young adults in Bangladesh

In the last decades, the use of internet has increased many folds, and internet addiction has become a severe public health issue around the world. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of internet addi...

Authors: Tubayesha Hassan, Mohammad Morshad Alam, Abrar Wahab and Mohammad Delwer Hawlader

Persian language health websites on Ebola disease: less credible than you think?

Ebola virus disease is an emergency situation in the area of international public health for which currently, there is no standard treatment. Thus, there is an essential need for awareness of individuals about...

Authors: Masoumeh Ansari, Ronak Hamzehei and Saeideh Valizadeh-Haghi

Knowledge and attitudes about the use of emergency contraception among college students in Tamil Nadu, India

In India, a large number of pregnancies are unplanned resulting in unsafe and illegal abortion. For every legal abortion, 10 to 11 illegal abortions are occurring which endangers the health and survival of the...

Authors: Prem Davis, Malaimala Sarasveni, Jayalakshmi Krishnan, Lekha Diwakara Bhat and Naveen Kumar Kodali

Evaluating the psychometric properties of the Arabic version of the Groningen Frailty Indicator among Lebanese elderly people

The levels of frailty are anticipated to increase as a result of population aging. A valid instrument is required to detect individuals at high risk of frailty. The present research aimed to assess feasibility...

Authors: Rania Khamis, Hala Sabbah, Sanaa Sabbah, Lilian Peters, Nabil Droubi and Ibtissam Sabbah

A qualitative inquiry of sexuality in Iranian couples using the Information-Motivation-Behavioral skills paradigm

Sexuality is interwoven with individuals’ information, motivation, and behaviors.

Authors: Effat Merghati Khoei, Babak Moeini, Majid Barati, Ali Reza Soltanian, Ehsan Shahpiri, Ali Ghaleiha and Fahimeh Bagherikholenjani

Awareness about breast cancer and mammogram among women attending outpatient clinics, Ain Shams University Hospitals, Egypt

Breast diseases in women, whether benign or malignant, are very commonly encountered. The breast is the commonest site for female cancer in Egypt (38.8%). Breast cancer screening can reduce morbidity and morta...

Authors: Ayat F. Manzour and Dina A. Gamal Eldin

Factors associated with irritable bowel syndrome among medical students at Ain Shams University

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is one of the most common and potentially disabling gastrointestinal disorders. The pathogenesis of this disorder remains obscure. However, many etiological explanations point to...

Authors: Doaa Elhosseiny, Nehal Elfawy Mahmoud and Ayat F. Manzour

Quality of work life and factors associated with it among nurses in public hospitals, Iran

There is an acute shortage of nurses worldwide including Iran. Quality of work life is important for nurses as it affects the safety and quality of care provided for patients as well as organizational factors....

Authors: Pouran Raeissi, Mohammad Reza Rajabi, Elahe Ahmadizadeh, Kourosh Rajabkhah and Edris Kakemam

Relationship between risk perception and occupational accidents: a study among foundry workers

Risk perception is an effective factor in the determining of the incidence of unsafe behaviors and the occurrence of occupational accidents in the workplace.

Authors: Mohammad Javad Jafari, Fahimeh Saghi, Ebrahim Alizadeh and Farid Zayeri

Patient safety: knowledge, influence and attitude among physicians: an exploratory study

Patient safety is regarded as a global problem by which both developed and developing worlds are affected. It is defined as avoidance and prevention of patient injuries or adverse events, which could result du...

Authors: Noha Asem, Hend Aly Sabry and Eman Elfar

Safe injection awareness and practices among nursing staff in an Egyptian and a Saudi hospital

Unsafe injection practices are an occupational hazard among the nursing staff. Awareness of nurses’ staff members about safe injection practices may vary between different hospitals according to the policies a...

Authors: Manal M. Anwar, Alshimaa A. Mohamed Lotfy and Afaf A. Alrashidy

Pesticide usage and occupational hazards among farmers working in small-scale tomato farms in Cameroon

Agriculture is undoubtedly the backbone of the Cameroonian economy, and other economic activities thrive only if production in this sector is assured. It has been estimated that approximately 25 million agricu...

Authors: Ayuk B. Tambe, Baleba M. R. Mbanga, Dapi L. Nzefa and Medoua G. Nama

Effect of an educational intervention on breastfeeding knowledge and attitude among interns at Cairo University Hospital

Professional advice provided to mothers has an effective role on the prevalence and duration of breastfeeding. Previous studies showed that health care providers had defective knowledge and skills necessary to...

Authors: Ola A. Mostafa, Marwa R. Salem and Ahmed M. Badr

Prevalence and correlates of bullying and victimization among school students in rural Egypt

Knowledge on risk factors of bullying and victimization among school students is crucial for the implementation of preventive measures. This study was conducted to determine the prevalence and correlates of sc...

Authors: Yasmine Samir Galal, Maha Emadeldin and Maha Abdelrahman Mwafy

Helicobacter pylori among symptomatic Egyptian children: prevalence, risk factors, and effect on growth

This study was carried out to determine the prevalence and predictors of Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection among symptomatic children and the effect on growth.

Authors: Yasmine Samir Galal, Carolyne Morcos Ghobrial, John Rene Labib and Maha Elsayed Abou-Zekri

Infection control in child daycare centers: logistics, knowledge, and practices of caregivers

Children attending daycare centers (DCCs) are at high risk of contracting infectious diseases due to several factors including lack of knowledge among the caregivers about infection prevention and control prac...

Authors: Mohamed Mostafa Tahoun, Ali Abdel Halim Hasab and Nessrin Ahmed El-Nimr

Prematurity, a significant predictor for worse outcome in viral bronchiolitis: a comparative study in infancy

The rate of admissions to hospital with bronchiolitis has increased over the past years. The reasons for this are likely to be multifactorial including improved survival of preterm infants.

Authors: Noussa R. El Basha, Huda Marzouk, May M. Sherif and Amani A. El Kholy

Prevalence, determinants, and outcomes of unintended pregnancy in Sohag district, Egypt

Unintended pregnancies may be mistimed or unwanted. It represents 40% of all pregnancies, and it had multiple risky health outcomes. It is essential to understand the factors affecting unintended pregnancies a...

Authors: Eman Abd-El Baset Mohamed, Ahmed Fathy Hamed, Fouad M. A. Yousef and Esraa Aly Ahmed

Outsourcing in Shiraz University of Medical Sciences; a before and after study

Outsourcing is a kind of participation between public and private sector. This should be monitored and supervised to enhance the quality of outsourced services and to prevent new problems in this area. Shiraz ...

Authors: Omid Barati, Maryam Najibi, Ali Reza Yusefi, Hajar Dehghan and Sajad Delavari

Prevalence of Internet addiction and its associated factors among female students at Jouf University, Saudi Arabia

Internet addiction is an increasing problem among university students worldwide. The Internet provides numerous educational advantages, but too much Internet use can lead to unfavorable outcomes such as social...

Authors: Doaa M. Abdel-Salam, Hajar I. Alrowaili, Haifa K. Albedaiwi, Amnah I. Alessa and Hanan A. Alfayyadh