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Perceived benefits and barriers towards exercise among healthcare providers in Ain Shams University Hospitals, Egypt
BACKGROUND: Physical inactivity is considered a problem with great impact on morbidity and mortality. There is a necessity to combat …
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Knowledge and health beliefs of reproductive-age women in Alexandria about tetanus toxoid immunization
BACKGROUND: Maternal neonatal tetanus is a substantial public health problem in many developing countries. In 2017, nearly, 30,848 newborns died …
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Prevalence and determinants of mother and newborn skin-to-skin contact in The Gambia: a secondary data analysis
BACKGROUND: Skin-to-skin contact (SSC) between mother and the newborn brings many benefits including its potential to promote the survival of …
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Hypertensive patients’ knowledge of cardiovascular disease in Calabar, Nigeria
BACKGROUND: This study aimed at assessing knowledge of cardiovascular disease risk factors and prevention, among hypertensive patients in a developing …
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Quantitative determination of selenium in the most common food items sold in Egypt
Particular interest in selenium (Se) was generated as a result of clinical studies showing that balanced Se dietary system is …
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Pneumonia among under-five children in Alexandria, Egypt: a case-control study
BACKGROUND: Pneumonia among under-five children constitutes a major public health concern. Studies examining risk factors for pneumonia in Egypt are …
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Women’s enlightenment and early antenatal care initiation are determining factors for the use of eight or more antenatal visits in Benin: further analysis of the Demographic and Health Survey
BACKGROUND: Within the continuum of reproductive health care, antenatal care (ANC) provides a platform for vital health care functions, such …
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Spatial analysis of completeness of death registration in Egypt
PURPOSE: Civil registration and vital statistics (CRVS) systems should be the primary source of routine mortality data. However, there is …
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Multimodal intervention program to improve hand hygiene compliance: effectiveness and challenges
BACKGROUND: Hand hygiene (HH) is considered the most important measure to tackle the transmission of healthcare-associated pathogens. However, compliance with …
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Prevalence and allele frequency of Congenital Colour Vision Deficiency (CCVD) among students at Hawassa University, Ethiopia
BACKGROUND: The prevalence of congenital colour vision deficiency (CCVD) varies from race to race and differs in different geographic regions. …
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Socioeconomic inequalities in hidden hunger, undernutrition, and overweight among under-five children in 35 sub-Saharan Africa countries
BACKGROUND: Many underlying factors are assumed to contribute to the disparities in magnitude of childhood malnutrition. Notwithstanding, socioeconomic inequalities remain …
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Correction to: Safe injection awareness and practices among nursing staff in an Egyptian and a Saudi hospital
Following publication of the original article [1], we have been notified that one of the authors’ given names is not …
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Assessment of patient safety culture among paramedical personnel at general and district hospitals, Fayoum Governorate, Egypt
BACKGROUND: Healthcare is a high-risk industry that requires regular assessment of patient safety climate within healthcare organizations. This addresses the …
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Awareness about breast cancer and mammogram among women attending outpatient clinics, Ain Shams University Hospitals, Egypt
BACKGROUND: Breast diseases in women, whether benign or malignant, are very commonly encountered. The breast is the commonest site for …
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Factors associated with irritable bowel syndrome among medical students at Ain Shams University
BACKGROUND: Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is one of the most common and potentially disabling gastrointestinal disorders. The pathogenesis of this …
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Patient safety: knowledge, influence and attitude among physicians: an exploratory study
BACKGROUND: Patient safety is regarded as a global problem by which both developed and developing worlds are affected. It is …
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Safe injection awareness and practices among nursing staff in an Egyptian and a Saudi hospital
BACKGROUND: Unsafe injection practices are an occupational hazard among the nursing staff. Awareness of nurses' staff members about safe injection …
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Effect of an educational intervention on breastfeeding knowledge and attitude among interns at Cairo University Hospital
BACKGROUND: Professional advice provided to mothers has an effective role on the prevalence and duration of breastfeeding. Previous studies showed …
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Pesticide usage and occupational hazards among farmers working in small-scale tomato farms in Cameroon
BACKGROUND: Agriculture is undoubtedly the backbone of the Cameroonian economy, and other economic activities thrive only if production in this …
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Prevalence and correlates of bullying and victimization among school students in rural Egypt
OBJECTIVES: Knowledge on risk factors of bullying and victimization among school students is crucial for the implementation of preventive measures. …