A5052682453- LGBTQ Health, Identity, and Policy
- Sex work and related issues
- Participatory Visual Research Methods
- Smoking Behavior and Cessation
- Healthcare professionals’ stress and burnout
- Genital Health and Disease
- Nutritional Studies and Diet
- Intimate Partner and Family Violence
- Cancer Risks and Factors
- Resilience and Mental Health
- Health and Well-being Studies
- Pediatric Pain Management Techniques
- Mobile Health and mHealth Applications
- Feminist Theory and Gender Studies
- Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues
- Emotional Intelligence and Performance
- Obesity and Health Practices
- Interprofessional Education and Collaboration
- HIV-related health complications and treatments
- Middle East Politics and Society
- Migration, Health and Trauma
- Retirement, Disability, and Employment
- Elder Abuse and Neglect
- Jewish and Middle Eastern Studies
- African Sexualities and LGBTQ+ Issues
University of Massachusetts Boston
2014-2025
Boston College
2022
Florida International University
2010-2013
American University of Beirut Medical Center
2010
Abstract Background The 16 Southern Africa Development Community (SADC) countries remain the epicentre of HIV/AIDS epidemic with largest number people living HIV/AIDS. Anti-retroviral treatment (ART) has improved survival and prevention mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT) HIV, but disease remains a serious cause mortality. We conducted descriptive epidemiological analysis burden for SADC using secondary data from Global Burden Diseases, Injuries Risk Factor (GBD) Study. Methods GBD study is...
Despite the staggering physical, economic, and societal costs of mental health conditions in United States, there continues to be a significant gap service, as access lags behind demand for them. The uneven distribution service providers contributes this gap, making it necessary incorporate novel approaches delivery services. Telepsychiatry has proven one more innovative improving This article focuses on six challenges that have historically impeded larger-scale adoption telepsychiatry:...
ABSTRACT Background In Mediterranean countries, resilience among university students remains underexplored, despite its critical role in managing academic and personal stressors. Emotional intelligence (EI) perceived stress are known to influence but require further investigation culturally diverse settings. Aim To explore the relationships between resilience, EI, three countries characterized by cultural systems. Sample 1833 undergraduate from 12 universities Egypt, Jordan, Oman. Methods A...
Abstract Family planning is crucial in improving maternal and child health, reducing fertility rates promoting gender equity. Despite global advancements contraceptive access, disparities persist across the League of Arab States due to sociocultural, economic policy barriers. Understanding effectiveness existing family interventions this region essential for addressing unmet needs guiding improvements. This scoping review aims identify appraise conducted States. A comprehensive search 14...
How intimate partner violence (IPV), depression, and barriers to services affect Arab American women in the United States is not very well documented. This cross-sectional exploratory descriptive study examines (a) relationship between depression IPV (b) whether living 10 or more years decreases reporting a sample ( N = 312) of 19 older. Findings demonstrate significant relationships who were at risk for scores r .44, p < .001), number service .25, .001). There was negative −.30, −.23,...
High body mass index (BMI) is associated with stroke, ischemic heart disease (IHD), and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). An epidemiological analysis of the prevalence high BMI, IHD, T2DM was conducted for 16 Southern Africa Development Community (SADC) using Global Burden Diseases, Injuries, Risk Factors (GBD) Study data.
Background Transgender and gender-expansive (TGE) adults are twice as likely to smoke cigarettes than cisgender individuals. There is a critical gap in research on effective culturally sensitive approaches reduce smoking prevalence among TGE adults. Objective This study aims qualitatively examine the risk protective factors of cigarette through real-world exemplars. Methods We conducted digital photovoice purposeful sample 47 aged ≥18 years currently United States (March 2019-April 2020)....
Obesity-related cancers in the 16 Southern African Development Community (SADC) countries is quite prominent. The changes and time trends of burden obesity-related developing like SADC remain largely unknown. A descriptive epidemiological analysis was conducted to assess cancers, (liver, esophageal, breast, prostate, colon/rectal, leukemia, ovarian, uterine, pancreatic, kidney, gallbladder/biliary tract, thyroid cancers) countries.
ABSTRACT Nursing literature has recognized deficits in lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer-specific care. Of particular concern is lack of knowledge about gender minorities. Lack remains despite this populations' increased health disparities. This pilot study investigates pre- and post-knowledge medical guidelines, disparities, policies, attitudes specific to minorities among advanced practice nursing students attending a minority module. All participants completed questionnaire on...
Background: The burden of obesity-related cancers in the 16 Southern African Development Community (SADC) countries is quite prominent but time trends are unknown.Methods: Data from 2019 Global Burden Diseases (GBD) Study was analysed. Mortality estimated vital registration, verbal autopsies and ICD codes. Prevalence mortality rates for each cancer type were calculated using Cause Death Ensemble model (CODEm) Spatio-Temporal Gaussian process. Annual change (AROC) 1990-2019...
Abstract As students in health care professions will serve older patients, it is critical to proactively reframe aging their education, confront implicit biases, and encourage age-inclusivity before they enter the workforce. We developed a training address limited focus on later life among undergraduate curricula professional disciplines (e.g., nursing, sciences). The 1-hour, online was piloted current nursing (N=69). content uses data real-person interviews introduce demographic trends...
Back to table of contents Previous article Next International NewsFull AccessSexual Orientation Change Efforts Still Occurring in LebanonHossam Mahmoud,M.D., M.P.H., Omar Fattal,M.D., Suha Ballout,Ph.D., R.N., Bianca Sallum,B.S.N., M.P.H.Hossam Mahmoud,Search for more papers by this authorM.D., Fattal,Search Ballout,Search authorPh.D., Sallum,Search authorB.S.N., M.P.H.Published Online:29 Oct 2018https://doi.org/10.1176/appi.pn.2018.11a9AbstractProfessional associations Lebanon have affirmed...
<sec> <title>BACKGROUND</title> Transgender and gender-expansive (TGE) adults are twice as likely to smoke cigarettes than cisgender individuals. There is a critical gap in research on effective culturally sensitive approaches reduce smoking prevalence among TGE adults. </sec> <title>OBJECTIVE</title> This study aims qualitatively examine the risk protective factors of cigarette through real-world exemplars. <title>METHODS</title> We conducted digital photovoice purposeful sample 47 aged ≥18...