Abdel-Hady El-Gilany

• Professor of Public Health
• Professor at Mansoura University

Introduction Analytical quality is a crucial prerequisite for best practice in medical laboratory. Six-Sigma Methodology (SM) is a quality measurement tool used to evaluate laboratory performance. This study aims to assess the analytical phase baseline performance using SM and compare results using TEa of CLIA 1988 and CLIA 2024. Materials and met...

Background Migraine is a common type of primary headache which is responsible for one-third of the headache cases. It’s also considered the third highest neurological disease with disability in 2021, however, underdiagnosis of migraine remains a significant health problem. This study aims to assess the prevalence of hidden migraine identified by sc...

Background: Hormonal levels in women are influenced by exercise intensity and modality. Methods: This 10-week study compared high-intensity interval training (HIIT) and traditional resistance training (TRT) in 72 young women. Hormonal levels (estrogen, testosterone, FSH, prolactin, and LH) were measured pre- and post-intervention. Results: Both gro...

Background Medical students are particularly vulnerable to acquiring various health conditions due to the nature of their education but often hesitate to consult doctors and resort to self-managing their illnesses. This study aims to examine the healthcare-seeking behaviors and barriers among medical students in Egypt. Methods This cross-sectional...

Genetics account for a small proportion of diseases, and the remaining causes appear to be environmental. The classic epidemiological approach is to study each cause-effect relationship separately. This does not consider the linked and complex interactions between different exposures throughout the life course. The exposome is a new concept in heal...

Introduction: Many breastfeeding mothers fast during Ramadan month despite being exempted from fasting. This study aims to estimate the prevalence rate of Ramadan fasting during breastfeeding and detect its associated factors among Egyptian Muslim mothers. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted on 1,130 lactating mothers selected through a...

Background: Due to their unique properties, plastics are characteristic of modern times. However, they can significantly threaten health, the environment, and the economy. Awareness of hazards and their causes is an essential step toward their prevention. Objective: to assess the public's knowledge and practice regarding plastic bags use and dispos...

Children with Down syndrome (DS) have a higher incidence of overweight and obesity compared to typically developing peers. The fat mass and obesity-associated gene (FTO) is one of the early identified genes linked to obesity in various populations. To date, the FTO rs17817449 gene polymorphism has not been investigated in overweight/obese-DS (ODS)...

Background Health anxiety (HA) is a prevalent concern among medical students, potentially impacting their academic performance and Quality of Life (QoL). This study aims to assess the prevalence of HA and its predictors among medical students in Egypt and its correlation with the Quality of Life. Methods A descriptive cross-sectional study was con...

Background: Identifying physical activity (PA) and its barriers among middle-aged women may aid in the development of age-specific health promotion interventions. In Egypt, women, particularly those in the workforce, typically face numerous barriers that result in low levels of PA. This research seeks to assess the prevalence of health-enhancing ph...

İntroduction: The implementation of a safety measure can have counterproductive effects on other protective measures and people engage in risk compensatory behavior (fewer safety behaviors). It is essential to summarize different researches to better understand the dynamics of risk compensation during COVID-19 pandemic in order to develop evidence-...

Background Attention‐deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), affecting 5% of global children, presents inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. Sleep problems, prevalent in 70% of cases, exacerbate long‐term psychosocial challenges. Aim This study aimed to assess the efficacy of behavioral sleep intervention in alleviating sleep problems, enhan...

Background Work life of individuals with diabetes differs from that of those without diabetes. Work may interfere with diabetes self-management tasks, resulting in intentional hyperglycemia at work (IHW) and poor glycemic control. Diabetes affects work productivity due to work-related diabetes distress (WRDD) and impaired work ability (WA). Object...

Context: Applying quality standards in hospital blood banks helps to determine how the blood bank operates to meet the requirements of technical specifications with the requirements of national and international blood bank programs with accurate results and ensuring the safety and effectiveness of blood products for patients. Aims: This study aims...

Aim: Assessment of CBR, PFS, QOL and toxicity profile of palbociclib and ribociclib. Methods: This is an interventional concurrent randomised phase III open label clinical trial. It took place at the Oncology Centre Mansoura University, Egypt from July 2022 till December 2023. Patients with pathologically proved ER+ HER2- metastatic breast cance...

Background Obsessive–compulsive disorder (OCD) is a debilitating disorder that has multifactorial etiology including genetic, neurobiological, cognitive, and environmental influences . Genetic studies have focused on the genes of the serotonin system. This study aimed to look for the possible relation between the polymorphism in the promotor region...

Background: Death is one of the most stressful events nursing students' experiences during their clinical training. Provision of death preparation education has become a critical priority for nursing students to reduce their death anxiety, change their negative attitudes and improving their sense of meaning in life. Aim of the study: Was to evaluat...

The corona virus disease-2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has affected most of the world with varying degrees of morbidity and mortality. The presence of genetic polymorphisms may be associated with the severity and outcome of COVID-19 infection. This work aimed to evaluate the genetic polymorphisms of interleukin (IL-6) and IL-10 genes with the outcome of...

Objectives This cross-sectional study assessed physicians' knowledge and attitudes toward occupational diseases, their practice of occupational history taking, and the associated factors and barriers. Methods From January 1 to June 30, 2023, Egyptian physicians from different specialties (n = 278) completed a questionnaire including sociodemograph...

Introduction: Occupational ocular injuries account for about 3-4% of all occupational

Background: Nomophobia, arising from discomfort or anxiety triggered by the inability to send or receive text messages, make phone calls, access the internet, engage with social networking platforms, or retrieve online information, is a growing concern. Aim of the study: This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of a psycho-educational program on n...

Background The prevalence of sexual dysfunction (SD) in multiple sclerosis (MS) patients is accounted to affect nearly 75% of them with higher rate in men than women. Though most of the patients may desire to discuss confidentially the SD with their physician, but both the physician and the patient usually hesitate to break into this presumed taboo...

Background Mental health literacy (MHL) and help-seeking behaviors are pivotal in managing mental well-being, especially among Egyptian undergraduates. Despite the importance and prevalent psychological distress in this group, limited research has addressed MHL and associated behaviors in Egypt. This study aimed to assess the levels of MHL and help...

Background: Human Wellbeing (HWB) is synonymous with health and should be included when assessing health status at the individual and community levels.

Background: Referral system is one of the key elements in family health care facilities. Recently, Egypt has started to implement referral system that depends mainly on family physicians working in primary health care settings. Objectives: to assess the knowledge and practice of family health physicians about referral system and to identify their a...

Statistical consultation has recently increased in medical and health research. Most medical researchers do not have the time to learn specialist statistical knowledge and abilities in addition to their clinical experience in many medical fields. There have been numerous reports about statistical misuse and errors in published health-care studies....

Introduction: Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) is a heterogenous group of conditions for which there is no single explaining theory, however, might be attributed to many risk factors. These conditions affect brain development, communication, and social interactions. Parents' age, smoking status, health conditions, medications intake, type of work, a...

Objectives: Medical students are the bright future researchers and giving priority to their early research experiences will have its remarkable effect on research evolution. Recent advances in medical fields are challenging and increase the importance of attracting new researchers. This study describes knowledge, attitude, practice, and barriers to...

Children with Down syndrome (DS) exhibit higher overweight/obesity rates than their typically developing peers. Apelin-12 is a bioactive adipokine that exerts vital roles in obesity-related cardiometabolic comorbidities. To date, apelin-12 has not been investigated in obese-DS. This study aimed to explore the possible association between serum apel...

Background: Mental health concerns in workers are the focus of the most research worldwide due to their negative effects on organizational productivity. Workers' mental diseases are linked to a variety of workplace concerns. Some mentally ill individuals are prone to displaying rage and aggressiveness at work, which can lead to physical assault. Em...

Introduction: laboratory workers face several occupational health hazards at work. A laboratory hazard could cause damage or injury. Aim of Work: To assess the level of occupational safety measures and knowledge about occupational hazards among laboratory technicians' students and factors affecting their knowledge and safety practice. Materials and...

Background Substance use disorder is a growing problem worldwide, and the stigma associated with it remains a significant barrier to treatment and recovery. This study aimed to assess the perceived stigma among individuals with substance use disorders and its correlation with their socio-demographic characteristics and clinical history Parameters....

Background Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a common digestive problem in adults particularly medical students, who are one of the most vulnerable groups. Many variables, including lifestyle changes and psychological stress, increase the prevalence of GERD among undergraduate medical students. Therefore, this study aims to assess the preva...

Background: Improper healthcare waste management practice is alarming in developing countries because resources are inadequate and waste management is often delegated to poorly educated and untrained laborers. This study aimed to compare the pre-KAP versus post-KAP towards the waste management program for nurses and housekeepers. In addition, it a...

Cardiovascular risk factors and diseases are the most prevalent health conditions in train drivers. A comparative cross-sectional study was carried out to estimate the prevalence of some cardiovascular risk factors among train drivers. A pre-designed questionnaire was used to collect socio-demographic and occupational data. Physical activity and di...

Background The COVID-19 pandemic is putting a lot of pressure on primary healthcare (PHC) workers globally. The study aimed to estimate the level of psychological distress among PHC workers during the current COVID-19 pandemic and its associated factors in Mansoura, Egypt. Methods A cross-sectional study on 415 PHC workers was implemented using se...

Background Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most common endocrinopathy in women. This study was designed to investigate the associations of vitamin D receptor (VDR) gene variants with PCOS risk and the severity of the disease phenotype among Egyptian women. Methods In this study, 185 women with PCOS and 207 fertile women as controls were re...

Chronic obstructive lung disease (COPD) can negatively affect patients' employment and work-life activities with a significant indirect economic impact. The current study aimed to measure unemployment, work productivity, activity impairment, and their associated factors among COPD patients. A cross-sectional study was conducted in the Chest outpati...

Background Although the number of new HIV infections is declining in most regions of the world, the Middle East is one of the regions with a rapidly growing HIV epidemic, with Egypt having the fastest-growing epidemic, with a 76 percent increase in the number of cases. One of the major factors contributing to this trend is the general public’s lack...

This letter is about stataphobia, which is an interesting and common phobia among researchers from various disciplines but is not well-known. The definition, causes, impact on research productivity, and treatment options for stataphobia are briefly discussed.

Abstract Background Identifying predictive factors of the cochlear implant outcomes in pediatric patients is critical in guiding tailored rehabilitation programs. The study aimed to assess cochlear implant outcomes, identify predictors, and highlight decision-making factors and barriers to quality care. Methods This cross-sectional study included p...

Background Mental health disorders are a major public health concern especially among undergraduates, globally and within Egypt. Most individuals suffering from mental illnesses either do not seek care at all or seek it only after a large delay. It is therefore critical to identify the barriers that prevent them from seeking professional help to so...

Background: Disease, illness, and sickness are all overlapping terms that are not entirely synonymous. Illness, disease, and sickness all characterize different aspects of morbidity and must be treated as distinct entities. Changes in one aspect may have no bearing on changes in another. Despite their widespread use, these terms are used incorrectl...

Many underdeveloped countries still struggle with the public health issue of acute illnesses, especially with the emergence of injuries as a major category of acute diseases. Control of the acute disease is challenging particularly when it occurs as an outbreak, either in isolation or as part of a wider epidemic. This narrative review summarizes th...

Introduction: The practice of breastfeeding in public (BFP) is associated with the perceived social norms. No sufficient knowledge is available regarding this practice, the attitudes related, and the significant associated factors in Egypt. Aim: To assess the prevalence of BFP, attitudes, barriers, and enabling factors. Methods: A cross-sectional s...

Background: Low back pain (LBP) is a public health concern worldwide and is a common cause of work-related disorder particularly in health-care workers (HCWs) including doctors, nurses and technicians. Objective: The objective of the current study is to estimate the prevalence, risk factors, and characteristics of LBP among HCWs in operation rooms....

Psoriasis is a chronic skin disease that affects approximately 2% of the world's population, with almost one-third of patients developing psoriasis within the first 20 years of life. Psoriasis is a complex disease with various manifestations that can have a significant impact on patients' and caregivers' daily functioning. The current study aimed t...

Objectives This study aimed to analyze the association of the peroxisome proliferator activated receptor gamma (PPARγ) P12A (rs1801282) polymorphism with development of cerebral stroke in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus.Methods We included 224 patients with diabetes, they were categorized into116 patients with ischemic stroke (IS) and 108 wi...

Background The prevalence of mental health problems among medical students has been steadily rising. It is greater than the prevalence of mental health problems among other students, negatively impacting students, and their future careers. The study aims to estimate the prevalence of the self-reported need for mental health care, the pattern of uti...

Background: Indoor air pollution (IAP) takes 8th place in the ranking of main causes of mortality. Increasing community perception about indoor air pollution effects is one of the most pragmatic ways that might help in taking effective preventing actions. The present study aims to evaluate the effect of a home-based education program on community p...

Background: Alzheimer's disease (AD) is considered one of the major public health problem throughout the world especialy among older adults. Fear of developing AD has become a topic of interest. So it's important to raise awareness about AD through assessment of elders' knowledge regarding AD aiming to improve diagnosis and treatment modalities, in...

Background Kahoot! is a free game-based learning platform that may be used to review students’ knowledge, for formative assessment or as a respite from traditional classroom activities. Aim To determine the effect of Kahoot game-based versus nongame-based on learning achievements and anxiety among nursing students. Patients and methods A quasi-ex...

Communication of risk is a central part of any policy for public health safety. Risk Communication notifies guides and trains the public, empowering them to make well-informed choices about the actions they will take based on the risks they possibly face. However, effectively communicating risk is a complex and challenging process. This review has...

Background: During the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the importance of epidemiologists and epidemiology as a science is becoming clear. An epidemiologist leads the team that deals with health emergencies and pandemics. Whatever type of epidemiologist they are, they must have specific competencies, skills, functions, and ethics.

This narrative review aims to highlight some of the factors contributing to challenges faced by many countries in controlling the spread of COVID-19 pandemic that continues to rage around the world, especially after stoppage of official prevention and control activities. A literature search was conducted on PubMed, and Google using search terms “CO...

There are many terms related to authorship. This confuses researchers, especially the most juniors. This narrative review summarizes the definition and criteria of authorship as well as types, number, order, and responsibilities of authors in the medical research. Authorship is classified into three major groups: appropriate, acceptable, and inappr...

Background : This study was done to describe the pattern of personal protective equipment (PPE) use, associated factors, and adverse events among obstetricians and obstetric nurses in obstetrics & gynecology departments. Methods : A cross sectional study was conducted in Obstetrics & Gynecology departments in three hospitals (physician & nurses n=2...

Background and aim Milk from a mother’s breast is the most suitable nutrient source for healthy growth and development of infants. Cesarean section (CS) is one of the factors that affect breastfeeding. This study aimed to show the effect of CS on breastfeeding at the age of 6 months. Patients and methods This was a retrospective cohort study conduc...

Objectives: To assess the knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) towards COVID-19 and its associated factors among house officers. Methods: A multicentered crosssectional study on house officers was carried out using an online self-administered questionnaire. Sociodemographic data and data related to KAP towards COVID-19 were collected. Besides, K...

Background and Purpose Nursing human resource practices (HRP) have a unique role in healthcare organizations. Nevertheless, there is no valid and reliable Arabic tool measuring nursing HRP has been published. The present study aimed to translate, culturally adapt and validate the HRP scale into the Arabic language among nurses. Methods A methodolo...

Background: Presenteeism is an emerging work-related health problem among train drivers. It is more serious than absenteeism, as it accounts for higher productivity losses over the long term and may increase the risk of occupational accidents. Train drivers have high rates of mental and physical health conditions that may put them at high risk of p...

Background: Palmar hyperhidrosis is characterized by excessive sweating beyond the physiological needs of the patient's body and the most frequent form is primary or essential. Different treatments protocols have been proposed to control or decrease sweating. Aims and objectives: This study aimed to compare the efficacy and safety of oral oxybut...

Background: Presenteeism is an emerging work-related health problem among train drivers. It is more serious than absenteeism, as it accounts for higher productivity losses and may increase the risk of occupational accidents. Train drivers have high rates of mental and physical health conditions that may put them at high risk of presenteeism. Method...

Background Hypertension (HTN) and its complications are an important public health problem all over the world. It is identified as the third ranked factor for disability‑adjusted life years, as nearly one‑quarter of the adult population worldwide lives with HTN. Most of hypertensive patients are unaware that they had HTN, whereas those who are awar...

Background : This study was done to describe the pattern of personal protective equipment (PPE) use, associated factors, and adverse events among obstetricians and obstetric nurses in obstetrics & gynecology departments. Methods : A cross sectional study was conducted in Obstetrics & Gynecology departments in three hospitals (physician & nurses n=2...

Background Warts are common skin disease among children and adolescent due to various behavioral, environmental and hygienic factors. The present study aims to estimate the prevalence of non-genital warts and its independent predictors in primary school students in Bilkas District, Egypt. Methods A cross-sectional study was done on 1304 primary sch...

Background: Concern regarding the potential for health risks associated with chemicals used in cosmetic products is well documented. Cosmetics are commonly used by women. Cosmetics may have allergic, irritating, and harmful effects on human health. Aim of the study: The present study aims to estimate the point prevalence and to identify determinant...

Background: Vitamin D derivatives and their receptor (VDR) are immune-response modulators in many diseases including malignancies, metabolic conditions, and infections. We hypothesized that one or more variants of VDR single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) are associated with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) in hepatitis C virus (HCV) cirrhotic patie...

Living donors are healthy individuals who are exposed to major surgical procedure, during which a major part of their liver is resected. Data on the long‐term consequences of living liver donation are scarce. This study examined clinical, laboratory, and long‐term health‐related quality of life (HRQoL) in 237 living liver donors and 239 matched con...

Background Depression significantly impairs all aspects of the patient’s life. Work comes on top of the list. This greatly affects productivity nationally and internationally. This study aimed to determine work impairment among patients with depression, and its associated factors. Methods This is an observational descriptive cross-sectional study...

Depressive disorders affect individual’s thoughts, feelings, and social interactions. Enhancing emotional competencies of depressed individuals may alleviate their suffering. Purpose: This study aimed to compare depression severity and emotional intelligence before and after emotional intelligence training in patients with depressive disorders. Met...

Background and aim: The current literature concerning the reproductive health of end stage renal disease (ESRD) females is scarce, outdated, and largely unknown in women living in developing countries. This study aims to estimate the prevalence of menstrual abnormalities and their associated factors among ESRD women in reproductive age undergoing...

Objectives To evaluate the effectiveness of a tailored multidimensional intervention in reducing the care burden of family caregivers of stroke survivors. This intervention considered caregivers’ perceived needs and incorporated three evidence-based dimensions (psychoeducation, skillbuilding and peer support). Design A prospective randomised contro...

Abstract Introduction: Pregnancies in end-stage renal disease (ESRD) dialysis patients are uncommon and difficult to study as most nephrologists encounter few pregnant patients during their whole practice time. Although the frequency of successful pregnancies has been increasing consistently, especially with daily hemodialysis (HD) sessions, there...

Background: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a novel sickness that emerged worldwide as an unprecedented crisis and led to major effects on the daily life of the general public as well as negative impacts on their mental well-being. Aim: This study aimed to assess satisfaction with life and psychological distress during the COVID-19 pandemic...