Ghada M. Khafagy

ORCID: 0000-0001-6941-7291
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Research Areas
  • Diet and metabolism studies
  • Sexual function and dysfunction studies
  • Nutritional Studies and Diet
  • Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum
  • Diet, Metabolism, and Disease
  • Health and Wellbeing Research
  • Healthcare Quality and Satisfaction
  • Liver Disease Diagnosis and Treatment
  • Organizational Leadership and Management Strategies
  • Restless Legs Syndrome Research
  • Lower Extremity Biomechanics and Pathologies
  • Patient Satisfaction in Healthcare
  • Food Safety and Hygiene
  • Fatty Acid Research and Health
  • Smoking Behavior and Cessation
  • Heavy Metal Exposure and Toxicity
  • Data-Driven Disease Surveillance
  • Aluminum toxicity and tolerance in plants and animals
  • Psoriasis: Treatment and Pathogenesis
  • Reproductive Biology and Fertility
  • Innovations in Medical Education
  • Infant Development and Preterm Care
  • melanin and skin pigmentation
  • Clinical Reasoning and Diagnostic Skills
  • Pregnancy-related medical research

Cairo University
2015-2024

Jazan University
2022

EES Research (United Kingdom)
2022

Qassim University
2022

Antenatal depression is not uncommon and associated with a greater risk of negative pregnancy outcomes.Exploring the effect exercise in preventing treating antenatal depression.This was prospective interventional controlled study carried out 100 pregnant women treated at Ain-Shams Family Medicine Center Maadi Outpatient Clinic, Cairo, Egypt. The participants were divided into two groups (n=50 group n=50 control group). regularly attended supervised sessions for 12 weeks. activities each...

10.2147/ijwh.s94112 article EN cc-by-nc International Journal of Women s Health 2016-02-01

Introduction: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common disorder that affects women during their reproductive age. Previous studies have suggested PCOS may be linked to some mental disorders. Aim: The study aimed estimate the perceived stress among adolescents with and investigate relationship between symptoms scale (PSS) in adolescents. Methods: This was case control 72 participants (between 11 19 years); 36 matched controls were recruited from family medicine gynecological outpatient...

10.2147/ijwh.s279245 article EN cc-by-nc International Journal of Women s Health 2020-12-01

Background: Depression is considered the fourth-leading cause of health problems. It problems and disability, which causes 16% worldwide burden disease injury among adolescents. Objective: The aim present study was to evaluate possible association magnesium (Mg) ferritin deficiency with depression in adolescent students. Patients Methods: This case control secondary schools at Al-Ghanayem discrete. total number included 358 All were screened for by Arabic version Beck questionnaire. students...

10.1177/21501319241252570 article EN cc-by-nc Journal of Primary Care & Community Health 2024-01-01

Different approaches, especially the patient-centered approach with emphasis on patient's empowerment, were used diabetic patients to ensure a better quality of life. The study aimed evaluate effects patient empowerment versus traditional health education models satisfaction patients.

10.4103/jfcm.jfcm_332_23 article EN cc-by-nc-sa Journal of Family and Community Medicine 2024-07-01

Introduction: Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the most leading cause of mortality worldwide. Changes in diet can reduce subclinical cardiac injury and inflammation parallel with reductions other CVD risk factors. Aim: The study aimed to evaluate beneficial effect DASH versus usual healthy dietary advice (HDA) on estimated atherosclerotic cardiovascular (ASCVD). Methods: It was a prospective interventional nonrandomized controlled study, conducted 92 participants attending Family Medicine...

10.1177/2150132720980952 article EN cc-by-nc Journal of Primary Care & Community Health 2021-01-01

Background: Contraceptive agents are widely used by women of reproductive age, and resulting depression is the most common side effect this usage. This study aimed to monthly injectable combined contraceptives versus that oral contraceptive pills (COC) on patients’ mood.Methods: A prospective cohort was conducted 124 females aged 18–45 years attending Kom-Ashfeen Family Medicine Unit, El-Kalyubia, Egypt. Participants were divided into three groups according their choice: group included 44...

10.4082/kjfm.20.0106 article EN cc-by-nc Korean Journal of Family Medicine 2021-11-20

Background: Assessment is a crucial and complex process. Thus quality assurance of assessment Methods essential when used for the purposes certification. Aim: To evaluate effect continuous well-structured process question bank revision, enlightened by item analysis, in improving Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs). Setting: The Family Medicine (FM) training certification exam Egyptian Board accredited International Membership Royal College General Practitioners (MRCGP[INT]). Method: results...

10.1080/14739879.2016.1194363 article EN Education for Primary Care 2016-06-17

Objectives: During the COVID-19 pandemic, a quick and reliable phone-triage system is critical for early care efficient distribution of hospital resources. The study aimed to assess accuracy traditional phone triage-driven deep learning model in prediction positive patients. Setting: This retrospective conducted at family medicine department, Cairo University. Methods: included dataset 943 suspected patients from triage during first wave pandemic. triaging was assessed. PCR-dependent...

10.1177/21501319221113544 article EN cc-by-nc Journal of Primary Care & Community Health 2022-01-01

Abstract Background Depression significantly impacts adolescents’ quality of life, with zinc deficiency suggested as a contributing factor. This study aimed to explore the relationship between serum levels and depression among Egyptian adolescent students, hypothesizing an inverse correlation severity. In case–control study, 358 students from two randomly selected secondary schools in ( blind peer review) Governorate, Egypt, were screened for using Arabic version Beck Inventory. Based on...

10.1186/s41983-024-00915-8 article EN cc-by The Egyptian Journal of Neurology Psychiatry and Neurosurgery 2024-11-20

Smoking is a preventable cause of chronic morbidity. Patient empowerment process through which people establish greater control over their health-related decisions and actions. To assess the effect patient versus health education on nicotine dependence score progress patients under different stages smoking cessation.This was single-blinded randomized controlled clinical trial that included 76 smokers attending family medicine clinics. Participants were divided into two groups: groups. Their...

10.4082/kjfm.20.0212 article EN cc-by-nc Korean Journal of Family Medicine 2021-09-20

Sedentary life is now considered among the main health risks globally general population and pregnant women. Premature rupture of membranes a serious pregnancy condition that cause newborn morbidity death globally. There very limited data about effect sedentary behavior during on premature membranes.

10.1177/20503121241289842 article EN cc-by-nc SAGE Open Medicine 2024-01-01

BACKGROUND: Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic systemic inflammatory disease affects about 0.5–1% of adults. Sexuality an integral part human quality life and responsible for our individual welfare, study the association between them highly important as many studies revealed that sexuality greatly affected in RA patients. AIM: This aims to determine possible different risk factors sexual dysfunction (SD) magnitude SD among male METHODS: case–control carried on 60 males – aged 18–45 years...

10.3889/oamjms.2021.6031 article EN Open Access Macedonian Journal of Medical Sciences 2021-05-14

Background: Primary Health Care (PHC) services underutilization was the main finding all over Egypt including Sharkia Governorate and social marketing campaign a successful method to promote use of such services.Aim & Objectives: The aim this work is maximize utilization PHC curative with following objectives: (1) design implement tailored in an urban area Governorate.(2) assess effect on rate same Governorate.Subjects Methods: An intervention study form six months that conducted...

10.21608/zumj.2017.4443 article EN Zagazig University Medical Journal 2017-11-01

Background: Sleep quality and disturbances have been suggested to play an important role in cardiovascular disease risk. Objective(s):The aim of the present study is investigate possible relationship between sleep, sleep disturbances, risk adults.Methods: This cross-sectional was conducted Family Medicine Outpatient Clinic at Cairo University, Kasr Alainy Hospital.The participants this were 124 adults who subjected be interviewed with questionnaires, including Pittsburgh Quality Index,...

10.21608/jhiph.2020.126493 article EN cc-by-sa Journal of High Institute of Public Health 2020-11-30

<i>Background: </i>The metabolic syndrome is a clustering of abnormalities and cardiovascular risk factors. It vital to start the lifestyle interventions treatment early in patients with prevent twin global epidemics type 2diabetes CVD. <i>Objective: </i>to investigate overall effects omega-3 fatty acids supplementation In addition Dietary Approaches Stop Hypertension (DASH) nutritional intervention on lipid profile study if DASH diet will alleviate rise LDL- C that occurs ω-3 acid...

10.11648/j.ejpm.20150306.13 article EN European Journal of Preventive Medicine 2015-01-01

Introduction: Foodborne diseases are considered a major health problem worldwide; knowledge and practice of consumers’ adherence to food safety practices will help them take preventive cautions protect themselves from the risks foodborne illnesses. Methods: This study was descriptive cross-sectional that aimed assess awareness among Egyptian healthy adults attending family medicine outpatient clinics, Cairo University. The involved 305 participants. Food were evaluated by Safety reliable...

10.5742/mewfm.2022.9525039 article EN World Family Medicine Journal/Middle East Journal of Family Medicine 2022-04-01
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