A5045268401- Dental Health and Care Utilization
- Dental Research and COVID-19
- Child Nutrition and Water Access
- Oral microbiology and periodontitis research
- Global Maternal and Child Health
- HIV/AIDS oral health manifestations
- Dental Education, Practice, Research
- Dental Trauma and Treatments
- COVID-19 diagnosis using AI
- SARS-CoV-2 detection and testing
- Medical Education and Admissions
- Healthcare professionals’ stress and burnout
- Nutritional Studies and Diet
- Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations
- Global Health Workforce Issues
- Dental Erosion and Treatment
- Child Abuse and Trauma
- dental development and anomalies
- Global Health Care Issues
- Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation
- Climate Change and Health Impacts
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- Migration, Health and Trauma
- Restraint-Related Deaths
- Bone and Dental Protein Studies
University of Benghazi
2015-2025
University of Manitoba
2024
University of Malaya
2019
University of Liverpool
2014-2018
Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University
2018
Bibliotheca Alexandrina
2018
Obafemi Awolowo University
2018
In-Q-Tel
2016
To assess the relationship between health care system and economic factors early childhood caries (ECC) data availability prevalence.We estimated ECC for 193 United Nations countries from studies published 2007 2017. We obtained other variables World Health Organization Bank databases. assessed association with by using logistic regression prevalence linear regression.We included 190 publications 88 (45.6%) countries. The mean was 23.8% 57.3% in children younger than 36 months aged to 71...
Objective COVID-19 pandemic led to major life changes. We assessed the psychological impact of on dental academics globally and changes in their behaviors. Methods invited complete a cross-sectional, online survey from March May 2020. The was based Theory Planned Behavior (TPB). collected data participants' stress levels (using Impact Event Scale), attitude (fears, worries because extracted by Principal Component Analysis (PCA), perceived control (resulting training public health...
COVID-19 is a global pandemic affecting all aspects of life in countries. We assessed knowledge and associated factors among dental academics 26 countries.We invited to participate cross-sectional, multi-country, online survey from March April 2020. The collected data on regarding the mode transmission, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, protection, treatment precautions as well participants' background variables. Multilevel linear models were used assess association between academics'...
Abstract Background Molar incisor hypomineralisation (MIH) is a developmental enamel defect in the first permanent molars and frequently incisors. It poses unique challenge to dental practitioner because of its nature, clinical presentations treatment strategies. Aim This study assessed perception Libyan dentists Benghazi regarding MIH management. Design Paper‐based, self‐administered questionnaires were distributed Benghazi, Libya. The investigated awareness MIH, knowledge aetiology,...
This study aims to describe the Libyan oral health care system in terms of its structure, function, workforce, funding, reimbursement and target groups. A single descriptive case approach multiple sources data collection were used provide an in-depth understanding system. purposeful sample key informants (Managers centers, dentists various specialties with experience field, dentists, nurses, dental technicians, officials affairs medical insurance) was recruited. The boundaries guided by...
Little is known about dental fluorosis (DF) in Benghazi, Libya, where the public water supply naturally fluoridated.The study aims to investigate distribution of DF and its related risk factors impact on oral health-related quality life (OHRQoL) association between caries amongst Libyan school children.A cross-sectional survey was carried out 12-year-old schoolchildren city Benghazi. Dean's decayed, missing, filled surfaces (DMF) indices were used assess severity caries. In addition, a...
Aim: This study aimed to assess dental students' social media (SM) usage and their perceptions of attitudes towards e-professionalism. Materials methods: used a paper-based questionnaire administered undergraduate students (4th year interns) at the University Benghazi, Libya, in 2022. The included closed-ended questions recognize use platforms, privacy settings responses were compared according whether participants received professionalism-related training. chi-square test was for all...
BackgroundA previous study has shown that dental practitioners in Benghazi believed the less prevention-oriented education system is one of barriers to applying preventive dentistry.ObjectiveTo assess attitudes and perceived competence graduates towards prevention early management caries.MethodsA cross-sectional, questionnaire-based survey was conducted among internship students attending Department Community Preventive Dentistry Faculty Dentistry, Benghazi, Libya. The participants were...
This study aims to cross-culturally adapt the original English-language COHIP-SF 19 Arabic culture and test its psychometric properties in a community sample. The was developed were examined population-based sample of 876 schoolchildren who aged 12 years age, Benghazi, Libya. tested for internal consistency, reproducibility, construct validity, factorial validity floor as well ceiling effects. A Mann-Whitney U used compare mean scores by participants' caries status self-reported oral health...
Objectives This study assessed dentists’ intention in eight Arab countries to report suspected exposure violence among patients and factors associated with this based on the theory of planned behaviour. Methods A cross-sectional was conducted 2016 including a convenience sample dentists practising public, private academic sectors Algeria, Egypt, Jordan, Kuwait, Libya, Palestine, Saudi Arabia Yemen. Respondents answered self-administered questionnaire collecting information about personal...
Abstract Objectives In view of the association between early childhood caries (ECC])and maternal social risk factors, this study tried to determine if there were associations indicators processes, outputs and outcomes women’s empowerment, prevalence ECC. Methods ecological study, measuring explanatory variables - economic decision-making violence against women selected from Integrated Results Resources Framework UN-Women Strategic Plan 2018–2021 WHO database. Indicators outcome ECC for...
Abstract Objectives The primary aim of this study was to investigate the impact reduced sugar consumption on caries experience among 12‐year‐old Libyan schoolchildren during conflict, in comparison preconflict data collected same water‐fluoridated setting from a similar age group. A further socio‐demographic and behavioural factors which may levels conflict. Methods natural experiment dental before over 9‐year period, compared. cross‐sectional survey conducted between December 2016 February...
Abstract Background Universal health care (UHC) may assist families whose children are most prone to early childhood caries (ECC) in accessing dental treatment and prevention. The purpose of this study was determine the association between UHC, expenditure global prevalence ECC. Methods Health as percentage gross domestic product, UHC service coverage index, 3–5-year-old with ECC were compared among countries various income levels using one-way analysis variance (ANOVA). Three linear...
Dental caries and Obesity in children are issues of public health concern. Even though researching the relationship between these two noncommunicable diseases has been conducted for many years, results remain equivocal. This paper aimed to examine association dental obesity among 12-year-old schoolchildren living war-affected environment Benghazi.A secondary analysis a cross-sectional study was determine prevalence school Benghazi 2017 during armed conflict that affected city. The data...
AimTo explore the barriers to providing preventive dental care patients, as perceived by Libyan dentists working in Benghazi.Settings and designA cross-sectional, questionnaire-based survey was conducted among Benghazi, Libya.Materials methodsAll registered with Dental Association of Benghazi 2 or more years practice were invited participate. The questionnaire collected information on participants' demographic professional characteristics well patient-, practice- dentist-related...
To assess intended refusal of recent graduates from three Arab dental schools to treat HIV + patients and factors associated with this intention.In 2015, convenience samples were included Libya, Egypt the United Emirates. Participants responded a questionnaire assessing personal background, knowledge oral manifestations fluids transmitting HIV, perceived adequacy training self-efficacy manage blood exposures, attitude risk infection, moral beliefs willingness patients. Logistic regression...
Abstract Objective The current study aimed to assess the caries experience and associated factors its impact on oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) among 6-year-old Libyan children. Methods A cross-sectional survey including 706 six-year-old children was conducted in 2017 Benghazi, Libya. Data were collected through a self-administered questionnaire assessing socioeconomic status health behaviours, Arabic version Early Childhood Oral Health Impact Scale (A-ECOHIS) OHRQoL. Clinical...
Abstract Background/Aims No previous epidemiological study has investigated the prevalence and associated factors of traumatic dental injuries (TDIs) among Libyan children. Such information is required for planning evaluation health services. The aim this was to assess TDIs 12‐year‐old schoolchildren in Benghazi, Libya. Methods Data were collected as part a comprehensive, cross‐sectional survey investigating oral status treatment needs Libya, between December 2016 May 2017. Sociodemographic...