A5008093935- Breastfeeding Practices and Influences
- Child Nutrition and Water Access
- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- Child and Adolescent Health
- Public Health and Nutrition
- Birth, Development, and Health
- Child Nutrition and Feeding Issues
- Streptococcal Infections and Treatments
- Infant Development and Preterm Care
- Global Public Health Policies and Epidemiology
- Infant Nutrition and Health
- Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations
- Congenital Heart Disease Studies
- Inflammasome and immune disorders
- Infective Endocarditis Diagnosis and Management
- Pediatric health and respiratory diseases
- Neonatal Respiratory Health Research
- Cardiovascular Function and Risk Factors
- COVID-19 Impact on Reproduction
- Statistical Methods and Inference
- Rheumatoid Arthritis Research and Therapies
- Medication Adherence and Compliance
- Pediatric Urology and Nephrology Studies
- Musculoskeletal Disorders and Rehabilitation
- Iron Metabolism and Disorders
Benha University
2012-2024
Pediatrics and Genetics
2018-2023
University of Vienna
2018
Pediatric Oncology Group
2012
Acute rheumatic fever (ARF) and heart disease (RHD) remain major causes of failure, stroke death among African women children, despite being preventable imminently treatable.From 21 to 22 February 2015, the Social Cluster Africa Union Commission (AUC) hosted a consultation with RHD experts convened by Pan-African Society Cardiology (PASCAR) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, develop 'roadmap' key actions that need be taken governments eliminate ARF eradicate Africa.Seven priority areas for action...
The Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI) is a global program for promoting support and protection breastfeeding. However, its impact on malnutrition, especially in countries of the Eastern Mediterranean region (EMR) that are facing turmoil conflict emergencies, deserves further investigation. Having said that, this paper aims to discuss status challenges BFHI implementation EMR countries. Data implementation, breastfeeding practices, nutritional were collected from through structured...
Background: Despite the proven effectiveness of Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI), its impact on community practices in Egypt has yet be assessed. The aim this investigation was evaluate knowledge, attitudes, and practice (KAP) Egyptian mothers towards Steps. We interviewed 1,052 breastfeeding with infants less than 24 months age from 12 governorates representing Upper (UE) Lower (LE). Results: Marked regional variations are noted KAP samples UE...
Rheumatic heart disease (RHD) is a preventable that prevalent in developing regions of the world. Its eradication from most developed world indicates this can be controlled and eliminated. Aim: To conduct an in-depth analysis trends challenges controlling RHD Eastern Mediterranean region (EMR). Methodology: Global data World Health Organization (WHO) banks were retrieved for total deaths age standardized death rate per 100,000 (ASDR) by group, sex, year (from 2000 to 2015). The was compared...
Growth reference charts are among the most sensitive and valuable tools for assessing health development of children.A questionnaire survey was answered by 16 21 ministries in Eastern Mediterranean Region countries (EMR) about their use growth children under 5 years.Most (13/16) used NCHS/WHO weight-for-age commonly used.Charts height-for-age head circumference-for-age were less used.Problems identified.The introduction new WHO Child Standards, based on exclusively breastfed babies, is a...
Background:The Eastern Mediterranean region (EMR) countries are facing many challenges that influence the nutritional status of children under-five years age (CU5) and increase early mortality rates (MRs).Few studies have considered using global data to analyze protective effect breastfeeding on reducing MRs in EMR. Aim:To regional relation socio-demographic, indices feeding practices CU5 EMR countries.Methods: Data from WHO bank for 22 were analyzed included neonatal (NMR), infant (IMR),...
Introduction: The marketing of breast milk substitutes (MBMSs) is presumed to be associated with declines in breastfeeding practices. National laws control the MBMS are expected improve exclusive (EBF) and continued (CBF) rates. Aim: This study aims effect national that on EBF CBF trends Eastern Mediterranean Region (EMR) countries. Methods: EMR infant feeding data for were derived from Global Database United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund/World Health Organization (WHO)....
Breastfeeding is important for brain development and was shown by many studies to result in higher scores Intelligent Quotient (IQ). However, the exact mechanism whereby influences cognitive remains unclear. This study aimed expression of genetic code FADS2 linked function relation mode feeding. The comprised 30 preterm infants 32 34 weeks gestation age including 15 exclusively breastfed fed on Infant Milk Formula (IMF) selected from Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Talkha Central...
<title>Abstract</title> <bold>Background:</bold> The rising burden of cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors obesity and elevated blood pressure (EBP) from early childhood can aggravate consequences congenital heart defects (CHDs). <bold>The aim</bold> was to study status associations feeding, systolic (SBP) diastolic (DBP) elevations, with CHD. <bold>Methods</bold>: A sample 150 children randomized into 50 breastfed, non-breastfed mixed fed aged 3-5 years examined for feeding practices,...
Abstract Background There is growing evidence that supports the role of breastfeeding in reducing burden non-communicable diseases (NCDs). are considerable gaps outcomes mothers with chronic due to a lack knowledge and support postpartum period. Mothers who have NCDs pregnancy complications at risk failure. Aim To compare healthy determine underlying challenges lead poor outcomes. Methods A prospective cohort study was conducted among 150 women (50 high-risk pregnancies (HRP) 100 normal...
Background: This study is a review of recent research conducted in Egypt on the problem rising prevalence rates obesity among school-aged children. Methods: The search was three phases. key words used were obesity, overweight, children, and nutritional status specifically for Egyptians over past decade (2010–2021). Online sites libraries Egyptian universities eluc.org. websites searched along with on-site visits to thesis other institutes Egypt, obtain full material. Finally, retrieved data...
Early discontinuation of breastfeeding exposes babies to severe and fatal illnesses. The aim this study was identify the barriers relactation among Egyptian women who had stopped test different interventions support mothers relactate.We conducted a prospective longitudinal cohort 200 from Alexandria with less than 3 months age were not breastfeeding. They exposed three types educational models (problem solving, coaching, cautioning) followed up by phone calls over period 6 weeks.Compliance...
Introduction: University hospitals (UHs) face multiple challenges to achieve Baby friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI) designation. Recently UNICEF has supported 6 UHs in Egypt become Friendly using the UNICEF/WHO BFHI monitoring tools. Aim: The aim of this study is present and compare activities that were carried out by UH for assessing after implementation. Methods: six included AinShams (AsUH), Alexandria (AxUH), AlHussein (Azhar) (AzUH), Assiut (ATUH), Benha (BUH) Cairo Kasr ElAini (KUH)...
Background: The UNICEF/WHO Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI) is a worldwide program aimed at promoting, protecting and supporting breastfeeding through the 'Ten Steps' for successful breastfeeding.Aim: To assess underlying causes that lead to poor implementation of BFHI after designation hospitals as Babyfriendly.Methods: This was cross sectional descriptive study comparing knowledge, attitude practice (KAP) staff representing three types hospitals: 7 University (UH), public (PH)...
The immunologic basis of rheumatic fever is well established. However the role penicillin in control process and prevention development heart disease poorly understood. objective this study was to monitor changes serum levels Tumour Necrosis Factor (TNF-alpha) interleukin-8 (IL-8) children presenting with various stages over a time. Study included 42 aged 6–15 years RHD followed up one year by Doppler-echocardiography laboratory tests IL-8 TNF-alpha ELISA technique. Twenty five presented...
Childhood obesity is a significant public health issue across the world. Inappropriate marketing of commercial milk formula (CMF) and unhealthy foods beverages to young children has been found be associated with emergence in children. Additionally, maternal anxiety stress they place on suggested influence eating habits Objective: To investigate prevalence aged 2-5 years its association early feeding practices inappropriate beverages, as well levels their mothers. Patients Methods: This study...
Background: The revised ten steps of the baby-friendly hospital initiative (BFHI) in 2018 require breastfeeding protection through implementation International Code Marketing breast-milk substitutes (The Code). Aim: aim study was to assess satisfaction staff with global criteria “Ten steps” BFHI 15 Eastern Mediterranean region (EMR) countries. Methodology: Professionals representing Member States who registered an EMR-WHO webinar meeting on monitoring were involved giving feedback about...
Background: Malnutrition in countries of the Eastern Mediterranean region (EMR) impedes their development. Aim: To study patterns complementary feeding (CF) and continued breastfeeding (CBF) on nutritional status deaths from micronutrient deficiencies (MDs) EMR countries. Methods: Data ten were compiled using UNICEF Global expanded health survey (2018). included EBF, CBF rates. CF core indicators introduction soft semi-solid solid food (ISSS) at 6-8 months, minimum acceptable diet (MAD),...
Background: Early initiation of breastfeeding (EIBF) plays an important role in the reduction infant mortality. Although Cesarean section (CS) can save lives it delays EIBF and thereby increases risk mortality.
 Aim: To examine relationship between CS with child Methods: Data was recruited from recent demographic health surveys for 129 provinces seven Eastern Mediterranean countries. The data analyzed (EBFI) rates first hour day, feeding prelacteals, delivery by skilled birth attendant...
Background: Overweight in infancy could increase the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and diabetes mellitus (DM) later life, however mechanisms are need to be investigated.
 Aim: To assess relationship between overweight right ventricular function during relation mode feeding.
 Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted for 76 healthy infants aged 3 12 months life (38 breastfed (BF) 38 milk formula fed (MFF). Anthropometric measurements were done weight, supine length body...
<h3>Background</h3> Exclusively breastfed premature babies have been shown to higher intelligent quotient scores and superior cognitive development than those deprived of human milk. However the underlying cause has not clearly defined. <h3>Aim</h3> The aim this study is measure genetic expression FADS2 gene responsible for cognition in exposed different modes feeding. <h3>Methods</h3> Thirty preterm were studied at birth three months later. They randomized into supported exclusively...
Background: It is important to understand the role of various feeding practices during infancy on development cardiac structures, intervene early with prevention cardiovascular disease. Aim: The aim study was compare structures and functions right side heart in exclusively breastfed (EBF) formula-fed (FF) babies 1st year life. Methods: A cross-sectional conducted for 76 healthy infants aged 3–24 months life whom 38 were EBF FF first 6 ventricular dimensions chamber assessed by...