A5002210479- Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes
- Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development
- Mental Health Treatment and Access
- Migration, Health and Trauma
- Opioid Use Disorder Treatment
- Alcohol Consumption and Health Effects
- Homelessness and Social Issues
- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- Mobile Health and mHealth Applications
- Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research
- Health disparities and outcomes
- Gambling Behavior and Treatments
- Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
- Bullying, Victimization, and Aggression
- Sex work and related issues
- Sexuality, Behavior, and Technology
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- Health and Lifestyle Studies
- Survey Methodology and Nonresponse
- Child Nutrition and Water Access
- Disaster Response and Management
- Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum
- Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research
- LGBTQ Health, Identity, and Policy
- Global Public Health Policies and Epidemiology
American University of Beirut
2015-2024
Carilion Clinic
2023
Virginia Tech
2023
University of Miami
2023
University of Pittsburgh
2023
University of Bath
2020-2021
American University of Beirut Medical Center
2017-2021
Yale University
2020-2021
University of Jordan
2020-2021
Columbia University
2020-2021
ABSTRACT Aims To examine alcohol consumption and the role of religiosity in use disorders Christian, Druze Muslim youth Lebanon, given their distinct religious doctrines social norms. Methods Using a self‐completed anonymous questionnaire, data were collected on 1837 students, selected randomly from two large private universities Beirut. Life‐time abuse dependence measured as per Diagnostic Statistical Manual version IV. Findings Alcohol was more common Christians, who started drinking...
In Lebanon, childhood obesity doubled during the past decade. Preventive measures should start early in life and Schools are considered an important environment to promote energy balance health behaviours. School-based programmes promoting healthy lifestyles lacking. The purpose of this study was evaluate feasibility effectiveness a multicomponent school-based intervention eating physical activity (and prevent obesity) with school children aged 9–11 years Lebanon. developed based on...
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This study investigated the association between religion, religiosity, and gambling using a cross-sectional sample of 570 American University Beirut students, who self-filled an anonymous English questionnaire. About half (55%) were lifetime gamblers, which 12% screened as problem/pathological gamblers. Controlling for other demographics substance use, Christian students (vs. Muslims) had higher odds [6.6 (3.6, 12.2)], any strategic [2.7 (1.2, 5.9)], social nonproblem (SNPG) [7.6 (4.6,...
Findings on the reliability and cost-effectiveness of use cellular phones vis-à-vis face-to-face interviews in investigating health behaviors conditions are presented for a national epidemiological sample from Lebanon. Using self-reported responses identical questions, percentage agreement, κ statistics, McNemar’s test were used to make comparisons. Concordance was almost perfect (κ > .8) measures including age, insurance, cigarette smoking (ever current), diabetes; substantial (0.6 ≤...
Available evidence on mental health and psychosocial problems in Lebanon is limited. Recent quantitative data suggests a high prevalence among Syrian refugees their Lebanese host communities, with significant treatment gaps both populations. This study aims to determine how refugee communities perceive health, identify seeking behaviors barriers access two contrasting contexts of fragility.A comparative qualitative design was adopted whereby total 36 semi-structured interviews refugees'...
Nonmedical prescription drug use, generally defined as use without a or for reasons other than what the medication is intended for, global concern, primarily driven by high and rising phenomenon of nonmedical opioids in young populations. Prescription drugs are legal hence tend to be more easily available most illegal drugs. merits particular attention given degree abuse potential1 numerous ill-health consequences, that vary depending on drug. stimulants can lead irregular heart rate,...
Abstract Introduction In North Africa and the Middle East, studies about dementia prevalence are scarce. A pilot study was conducted in Lebanon to assess prevalence, using Arabic‐validated 10/66 Dementia Research Group (DRG) diagnostic assessment for case ascertainment. The also examined care arrangement access care. Methods random sample of 502 persons older than 65 years their informant were recruited from Beirut Mount governorates through multistage cluster sampling. Results crude...
Background With thousands of health apps in app stores globally, it is crucial to systemically and thoroughly evaluate the quality these due their potential influence on decisions outcomes. The Mobile App Rating Scale (MARS) only currently available tool that provides a comprehensive, multidimensional evaluation quality, which has been used compare medical from American European various areas, English, Italian, Spanish, German. However, this not Arabic. Objective This study aimed translate...
Alcohol-related research from the Arab world has rarely touched on experiences or views of adolescents. In this article, we present an in-depth analysis youth alcohol drinking patterns and determinants derived focus group discussions completed with more than 100 Lebanese high school/vocational students (15–19 years). The social ecology use framework guided our analysis. Findings reveal that is perceived as a pervasive serious public health problem, triggered by complex web relations,...
The aim of the current study is to describe effectiveness a school-based intervention when delivered by non-nutrition specialist (trained schoolteachers) as compared an expert in nutrition.Two trials same using package were delivered, one nutritionists and another trained schoolteachers. focused mainly on dietary behaviours, well physical activity. In both trials, purposively selected schools randomized or control groups; students (aged 9-11 years) groups at post-test knowledge self-efficacy...
Sexual activity accompanied by substance use can impair youth decision-making and enhance risk-taking behaviors. Less is known, however, about the sexual values, perceptions subsequent practices of whose debut occurs while using alcohol/drugs. A cross-sectional anonymous online survey was conducted in April-August 2012 among undergraduate graduate university students (aged 18 to 30) attending 4th largest private Beirut. Pearson's Chi-square regression models were run Stata/IC 10.0. 940 had...