
Rasha Aziz Attia SalamaRAK Medical and Health Sciences University | RAKMHSU · Department of Community Medicine
Rasha Aziz Attia Salama
Doctor of Public Health
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Beta thalassemia is an inherited blood disorder that results in inefficient erythropoiesis due to genetic mutation that leads to the reduction or absence of the hemoglobin beta-globulin protein. Approximately 8.5% of UAE residents suffer from β-thalassemia, a significant health and financial problem. The treatment options available for β-Thalassemi...
Background
Acetamiprid (ACE), a neonicotinoid insecticide, has been extensively used to control pests in agricultural and industrial environments. It has been reported that ACE is detrimental to the lungs. Nevertheless, the extent to which the activation of oxidative stress, inflammation, and cellular proliferation contributes to the pulmonary toxi...
Background and Aim
Premenstrual tension syndrome can vary in type and severity among females, potentially affecting their academic performance. This study aims to examine the prevalence and severity of premenstrual tension syndrome symptoms in female university students and their impact on academics.
Methods
A cross‐sectional descriptive study was...
Flubendiamide (FBD) is a novel diamide insecticide extensively used with potential human health hazards. This research aimed to examine the effects of FBD on PrEC prostate epithelial cells, including Oxidative stress, pro- inflammatory responses, modifications in the expression of oncogenic and suppressor miRNAs and their target proteins, disruptio...
Purpose
This study aims to assess the prevalence of burnout among undergraduate medical and health science students and to identify the factors associated with its development.
Design/methodology/approach
A cross-sectional study was conducted involving students from Ras Al Khaimah Medical and Health Science University. The Maslach Burnout Inventor...
Gestational trophoblastic diseases (GTDs) encompass a spectrum of conditions characterized by abnormal trophoblastic cell growth, ranging from benign molar pregnancies to malignant trophoblastic neoplasms. This systematic review explores the molecular underpinnings of GTDs, focusing on genetic and epigenetic factors that influence disease progressi...
Despite the effectiveness of insulin injections in managing hyperglycemia in type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM), they fall short in addressing autoimmunity and regenerating damaged islets. This review aims to explore the potential and prospects of emerging treatment modalities for T1DM, including mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs), MSC-derived exosomes, ge...
Gestational trophoblastic diseases (GTDs) encompass a spectrum of conditions characterized by abnormal trophoblastic cell growth, ranging from benign molar pregnancies to malignant trophoblastic neoplasms. This systematic review explores the molecular underpinnings of GTDs, focusing on genetic and epigenetic factors that influence disease progressi...
Despite the effectiveness of insulin injections in managing hyperglycemia in Type 1 Diabetes, they fall short in addressing autoimmunity and regenerating damaged islets. This review aims to explore the potential of various treatment modalities for T1DM, including mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs), MSC-derived exosomes, gene therapy, islet allotransplan...
Beta thalassemia is an inherited blood disorder that results in inefficient erythropoiesis due to genetic mutation that leads to reduction or absence of the hemoglobin beta-globulin protein. Approximately 8.5% of UAE residents suffer from β-thalassemia, a significant health and financial problem. The treatment options available for β-Thalassemia ma...
The COVID-19 pandemic has introduced a host of additional difficulties for medical sciences students, impacting their mental well-being alongside the already rigorous academic demands of their programs. The study aimed to assess the prevalence of anxiety experienced by students studying medical sciences during the pandemic, along with the factors c...
Background: Tuberculosis elimination remains a significant global health challenge, despite the efforts made by governments and international organizations to control and eliminate the disease. The study objectives were to explore the global TB control efforts and highlight the possible challenges and implications in the way to TB elimination. Reco...
Background: Electronic cigarette is becoming more popular worldwide recently. However, there is limited evidence on e-cigarette consumption in an environment conducive to smoking as the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The current study aimed to assess the prevalence, risk factors and awareness associated with e-cigarette use among a convenient sample o...
Type I Chiari malformation (CM) is an acquired or congenital disorder characterized by herniation of the cerebellar tonsils through the foramen magnum and into the spinal canal. The resulting anatomic abnormality impairs the flow of cerebral spinal fluid and results in the Chiari symptoms and signs. The purpose of this study was to report a case of...
Background: Well-being at the workplace influences health and productivity and a negative work environment may lead to physical and mental health problems. Objectives: The current study aimed to measure the attitude and perception of the workforce towards work place environment and to identify key factors affecting workplace health and employee eng...
Background: Upper respiratory tract infections are common in children and represent a significant cause of antibiotic abuse. Parents’ knowledge and attitudes often contribute to inappropriate prescription of antibiotics and promoting antibiotics resistance. The study aimed at exploring parental knowledge, attitudes and practices towards antibiotic...
Motivation is a vital predictor of ongoing and possible future sports commitment. Therefore, understanding of motivation in sports engagement is crucial. The purpose of the current study is to investigate different types of sports participation motivation based on demographic characteristics and level of physical activities participation among univ...
This study aimed to assess the readiness of health sciences faculty participants towards IPE by examining their attitude towards interprofessional education and learning in the academic setting. Also to identify the attributes that may have an impact on those attitudes. A cross sectional study was conducted at Ras Al Khaimah Medical and Health Scie...
Background: Anemia has been recognized as a major public health problem in developing countries. The magnitude of anemia among school children has received less attention compared with that in preschoolers and pregnant women. This study aimed to estimate the prevalence of anemia and to assess its associated factors among informal school children in...
Introduction: Upper respiratory tract infections (URTIs) are common in children and are a significant cause of antibiotic abuse. Parents’ attitudes often contribute to the inappropriate prescription of antibiotics and, thus, promote antibiotic resistance. Aims and objectives: The study aimed to explore parental knowledge, attitudes towards and prac...
Introduction: Heath care-associated infections are a major threat to patients in the intensive care unit (ICU). Owing to the difficulty in gathering reliable data, evidence regarding ICU-acquired infections in the developing world is limited. This study aimed to assess the epidemiology of hospital-acquired infections in ICU patients in Saqr Hospita...
This chapter examines the public opinion of Egyptians on the priorities of public health and environmental health issues. The main aim was to examine the differences in the ranked orders based on participants' occupation and gender. There were 318 participants from Al Fayuim, Egypt, and the study took place between 2009 and 2010. A weighted ranking...
BACKGROUND: increased life expectancy and an aging population have made home care for the elderly a major responsibility for families. Caring for a chronically ill or physically disabled person has been referred to as physically or emotionally stressful, placing the caregiver at a heightened risk of burden. This study aimed to identify factors rela...
Background
Tobacco use is a serious public health challenge in North Africa, and health professionals play a vital role in tobacco control. In Egypt, limited data are available on the knowledge and attitudes of health care providers regarding tobacco control policies. Such data are especially relevant due to Egypt’s tobacco control laws, adopted in...
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Background : Nutrition is coming to the fore as a major determinant of chronic diseases, and scientific evidence supports this view. The link between diet and chronic liver disease is an important area of study, as it could help reduce the suffering and the economic burden caused by liver disease. The study aimed to assess the curr...
The study was conducted to investigate the prevalence and identify the predictors of the intestinal parasitic infection (IPI) among pre-school children living in the rural areas. Methods: A cross sectional survey was carried out from October to February , 2007, in a rural village, at Shebin El-Kom , Menoufiya, Egypt . A total of 300 children aged 2...