- Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Research
- Child Nutrition and Water Access
- Breastfeeding Practices and Influences
- Child Nutrition and Feeding Issues
- Occupational exposure and asthma
- Allergic Rhinitis and Sensitization
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- COVID-19 Pandemic Impacts
- Contact Dermatitis and Allergies
- Gestational Diabetes Research and Management
- Asthma and respiratory diseases
- COVID-19 epidemiological studies
University of Balamand
2022-2023
Food allergy (FA) is a global health problem with an ongoing rise in prevalence, especially developed countries. It has been reported to be most prevalent children, although cases adults have increasing as well. FA may lead life-threatening clinical manifestations. Data Lebanon and the Middle East are limited. To our knowledge, few studies tackled its prevalence children this region.This study aims at determining self-reported of schoolchildren (ages 3-17 years) describes...
Abstract Background Nutrition education during pregnancy has significant impact on improving knowledge and dietary habits of pregnant women, which in turn leads to enhanced postpartum maternal birth outcomes. The aim this study is evaluate the antenatal nutrition women childbearing age Lebanon. Method A quantitative quasi-experimental design was adopted. Online sessions were provided a group age. online session ninety minutes long covered weight gain its composition, preconception periods,...
The health crisis caused by COVID-19 pandemic has quickly evolved into an economic, cultural, and social crisis. Being active entity in their communities, evaluation of how much university students can contribute raising awareness about the volunteering communities is deemed necessary. This study aims to assess knowledge, attitudes, practices toward among Lebanon. An anonymous online self-reported questionnaire was conducted March 2020 a total 193 participated. Scores were used evaluate...
Abstract Background: Breastmilk provides all nutrients, immunologic agents, hormones and antibodies that protect the infant from certain diseases infections. Many barriers can make it difficult for mothers to initiate maintain breastfeeding. It is important pregnant women develop a positive attitude, sufficient knowledge proper practices ensure breastfeeding their newborns consequently impact health of community. Method: This study aims at assessing knowledge, attitude Lebanese regarding...