A5048704213- Hepatitis C virus research
- Hepatitis B Virus Studies
- Global Maternal and Child Health
- Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues
- Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
- Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
- Patient Dignity and Privacy
- Hepatitis Viruses Studies and Epidemiology
- Organ Donation and Transplantation
- Liver Disease Diagnosis and Treatment
- Ethics and Legal Issues in Pediatric Healthcare
- Nutrition and Health in Aging
- Chronic Disease Management Strategies
- Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations
- Autism Spectrum Disorder Research
- Diabetes, Cardiovascular Risks, and Lipoproteins
- Poverty, Education, and Child Welfare
- COVID-19 epidemiological studies
- Emergency and Acute Care Studies
- Cardiovascular Function and Risk Factors
- Diabetes Management and Education
- Grief, Bereavement, and Mental Health
- Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research
- HIV/AIDS oral health manifestations
- HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions
National Research Centre
2018-2023
National Water Research Center
2015-2021
Abstract This study aimed to provide a national estimate of the prevalence high risk autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and their determinants. A screening survey was conducted for 41,640 Egyptian children aged 1 12 years in two phases. Tools used were Vineland's Adaptive Behavior Scales, Modified Checklist Autism Toddlers, Gilliam Rating scale, Denver II Developmental test. The overall at ASD 3.3% (95% CI:3.1%–3.5%). Children living without mothers homes, suffered from convulsions (AOR = 3.67;...
<title>Abstract</title> <bold>Objective:</bold> A cohort study was conducted with the support of WHO, where a standardized WHO protocol followed to measure vaccine effectiveness (VE) against symptomatic RT‒PCR confirmed SARS‒CoV-2 infection among hospital health workers (HWs) eligible for vaccination at Al-Azhar University hospitals. <bold>Methods:</bold> WHO-supported from July 2022 through September 2023 and included 1249 HWs who were randomly selected up biweekly one year. At enrollment,...
Abstract Background In 2012, the WHO described quality of health care as route to equity and dignity for women children. Aim work To provide community based support empowerment in childbearing period seek optimal prenatal, natal postnatal healthcare. Achieving this is anticipated decrease maternal morbidity mortality Egypt. Subjects methods An interventional study was conducted among poorest two governorates Upper The passed through three stages over a half years; pre-interventional...
Abstract Background Provision of emergency obstetric care is considered the key for maternal mortality reduction worldwide. This study evaluated impact community- and facility-based educational programs on provision in Egypt. The focused evaluating utilization available health services seeking behaviors mothers childbearing period. Methods We implemented a package facility-focused interventions two Egypt’s lowest income governorates. At facility level, professionals at rural units from 21...
Aim of the work This study aimed at assessing dominance risk practices associated with HCV endemicity in Egypt and detecting behavioral development level concerning different aspects behaviors respect to age gender. The survey highlights most cost-effective strategies that could accelerate elimination Egypt. Subjects methods A national household targeted 3780 individuals (age range: 10–85 years). sample was a systematic probability proportionate size from 6 governorates representing six...
BACKGROUND: Egypt is among the world top 10 countries in diabetes prevalence. It first country MENA region. Healthy lifestyle education and support help people with to improve health outcomes. Many physical psychological barriers can hinder patients from following a healthy lifestyle.
 AIM: This study aimed examine effect of modification educational sessions helping Egyptian overcome main self-management through improving nutritional behaviours, activity, medication compliance, blood...
BACKGROUND: Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) is a stage between the expected decline of normal ageing and serious dementia.
 AIM: To identify risk factors role miRNAs associated with mild among employees.
 SUBJECTS AND METHOD: A cross-sectional study was carried out on 186 employees aged 40 65 years. Cognitive function evaluated using ACEIII, MoCA, Quick tests. Medical history lifestyle were assessed. Family 132 & 134 miRNA expressions assessed by real-time PCR.
 RESULTS:...
Organ donation has become one of the most effective ways to save lives and improve quality life for patients with end-stage organ failure. No previous studies have investigated preferences different consenting options in Egypt. This study aims assess Egyptians' regarding posthumous donation, measure their awareness acceptance Egyptian law articles regulating donation.A cross sectional was conducted among 2743 participants over two years. Each participant required rank eleven from 1 (most...
Aim: To assess the role of serum biomarkers in early prediction diabetic cardiomyopathy. Materials and methods: The participants were three groups Type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM) patients having diastolic dysfunction (DM-DD), systolic (DM-SD) normal echocardiography (DM-N) with two control groups: non-DM (DD) healthy controls. AGEs, TNF-α, IL-6, IGFBP-7, creatinine insulin assessed. Results: panel had area under curve (AUC) 0.913 distinguishing DM-DD from DM-N (78.7% sensitivity 100%...
Background/aim Awareness towards the symptoms of obstetric complications will lead to timely access appropriate emergency care. The aim study was assess and compare awareness danger among never-pregnant ever-pregnant women identify predictors their as a measure for need promote preconceptional educational program in Egypt. Participants methods This conducted selected villages Alfayoum Benisuef governorates comparative between 173 newly married 827 who were randomly targeted by structured...
BACKGROUND: Low levels of scholarly achievement, poverty, and geographical isolation are all known to be linked early marriage. AIM: This study aimed at identifying the most credible best-suited communication channels (CCs) reach rural communities for motivating them reduce child adolescent METHODS: was a community-based cross-sectional systematic formative research. The targeted 1000 wives who were ever married women in childbearing period aged 15–49 years their husbands 21 village units...
Abstract Background: Informed consent (IC) is a healthcare standard emphasizing the meaning of human dignity as clarified in The Universal Declaration Human Rights. Data about IC practices Egypt insufficient. This study aimed to describe Egyptian patients ‘or guardians ‘experience and their expectations its general according type facility. Methods: Self-administered questionnaire 1092 participants who had undergone or were scheduled procedure requiring an at three types health care...
Background: HCV and DM are chronic diseases of high global prevalence.Many studies proved the association between Hepatitis C in last three decades this consists an interrelated association; moreover, infection triggers Diabetes Mellitus, most probably type 2. Objective: To assess possibility improvement T2DM patients with when applying new DAA treatment Egypt. Patients Methods:The current study is a prospective cohort hospital-based that aims to describe on one hand other after successful...
Abstract Background: Organ donation has become one of the most effective ways in developing and developed countries to save lives improve quality life for patients with end-stage organ failure. No previous studies investigated either Egyptians’ perception or preferences about different consenting options donation. This study aims assess Egyptian personal public norm on several posthumous donation, measure awareness acceptance law articles regulating Methodology: A cross sectional was...
AIM: To assess prevalence and risk factors of circumcision among Egyptian children to the for HBV infection them. METHODS: A nationwide community survey was carried out on 3306 aged from 9 months 16 years, both genders. Data were collected during face interviews with parents children. All studied had received vaccination infancy. Total anti-HBc HBsAg assessed by ELISA followed DNA detection positive cases Real-time PCR. RESULTS: Prevalence 92.3% boys 29.7% girls. The percentage circumcised...
Abstract Background: Low levels of scholarly achievement, poverty, and geographical isolation are all known to be linked early marriage. This study aimed at identifying the most credible best-suited communication channels (CCs) reach rural communities for motivating them reduce child adolescent Methods: A cross-sectional targeted 1000 wives their husbands were conducted in 21 village units two governorates Upper Egypt through questionnaires. Decisions concerning choice based on Reach;...