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Introduction
Passionate towards examining the role of culture and religion in affecting our daily lives. My research interests include: maternal health, the health of people with psychosocial disabilities, marginalization and health, as well as sexual reproductive health.
Additional affiliations
October 2021 - present
October 2019 - October 2021
April 2018 - April 2019
Lebanon family planning association for development and family empowerment
Position
- MEAL officer
Education
September 2023 - September 2027
September 2015 - June 2017
Publications
Publications (9)
Humanitarian health care models increasingly incorporate care for non-communicable diseases (NCDs). Current research evidence focuses on burden of disease, service provision and access to care, and less is known about patient’s experience of the continuum of care in humanitarian settings. To address this gap, this study explored experiences of disp...
Background
Female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) is a nonmedical procedure entailing the modification of the external female genitalia. A description of the prevalence and distribution of FGM/C allows the tracking of progress toward ending FGM/C by 2030 (Sustainable Development Goal (SDG): target 5.3). This systematic review aimed to examine FG...
Fasting during the holy month of Ramadan is one of the five pillars of Islam. Adherents to the Muslim faith are expected to abstain from drinking or eating during daylight hours. Exclusions to fasting apply, including for medical reasons. There is no consensus on the specific implications for psychiatric conditions. This qualitative study explores...
Background Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (FGM/C) is a non-medical procedure entailing the modification of the external female genitalia. A description of the prevalence and distribution of FGM/C allows the tracking of progress towards ending FGM/C by 2030 (Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) Target 5.3). This systematic review aimed to examine F...
Background
This systematic review aimed to identify and describe the factors that influence female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C).
Methods
Searches were conducted in Medline, PsycInfo, Web of Science, Embase and the grey literature from 2009 to March 2020 with no language restrictions, using related MESH terms and keywords. Studies were includ...
Interactive community-based theatre is used to engage with audience members and allow for free exchange of ideas relevant to context. It aims to bring about a new understanding of an issue while challenging people's attitudes and perceptions. Its application within the field of sexual and reproductive health has been limited, particularly in low an...
Background
Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) entails the removal, cutting and modification of the external female genitalia for non-medical reasons. The UN Sustainable Development Goal 5 (SDG 5.3) on gender equality calls for ending all traditional harmful practices, including FGM by 2030. This systematic review examined the prevalence of FGM and its...
The experiences of irregular combatants and the psychosocial impact of their participation in violent conflict are poorly understood in comparison to the body of research available on military veterans in developed countries. The Lebanese civil war (1975-1990) was an archetypal intra-national armed conflict, involving thousands of civilians turned...
Questions
Question (1)
Hello qualitative software users
I am working on this project and I have linked files to cases that have attributes but could not find to select a code to select a certain attribute and see what all interviews with this attribute and this code have together. Is there a way to do this?
