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Causes and outcome predictors of traumatic brain injury among emergency admitted pediatric patients at Cairo University Hospitals
This study aims to determine the causes of TBI in pediatric patients admitted to the Emergency Hospital at Cairo University, and monitor and evaluate some clinical and laboratory markers for outcome prediction. Patients and methods: A hospital-based prospective study was carried out; all pediatric patients with TBI admitted to the New Emergency Hospital during 6 months (November 2014–April 2015) were enrolled in the study. A total of 67 pediatric patients with TBI were examined and investigated upon admission and followed prospectively till discharge or death. Probing questions were used to collect data on child abuse a...
Source: The Journal Of The Egyptian Public Health Association - December 1, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Tags: Original articles Source Type: research

Improved health markers among fasting diabetes patients during Ramadan – an educational role for pharmacists
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Source: The Journal Of The Egyptian Public Health Association - September 1, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Tags: Correspondence Source Type: research

Genotype–phenotype relationship among Egyptian children with Rett syndrome
Conclusion: Mutations of MECP2 analysis were detected in 66.7% of RTT cases. There were relationships between the severity score, clinical manifestations, and MECP2 gene mutations. However, there was no relationship between the severity score and specific MECP2 gene mutation. (Source: The Journal Of The Egyptian Public Health Association)
Source: The Journal Of The Egyptian Public Health Association - September 1, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Tags: Original articles Source Type: research

Hypertension in the adult Omani population: predictors for unawareness and uncontrolled hypertension
Conclusion and recommendations: The study highlights high levels of unawareness of being hypertensive and high proportion of uncontrolled hypertension in Oman that need to be considered when developing health policies and strategies. Intersectorial collaborative and innovative strategies that focus on improving awareness, detection, and control of hypertension should be considered, especially with attention to young adults and men. (Source: The Journal Of The Egyptian Public Health Association)
Source: The Journal Of The Egyptian Public Health Association - September 1, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Tags: Original articles Source Type: research

Rotavirus G and P types in children with acute diarrhea in Cairo, Egypt, 2011–2012
Conclusion and recommendations: The change in genotype distribution, compared with previous studies, along with the high burden of rotavirus-associated diarrhea among Egyptian children below 2 years old, emphasizes the importance of continuing strain surveillance and the need of developing and introducing rotavirus vaccine in Egypt. (Source: The Journal Of The Egyptian Public Health Association)
Source: The Journal Of The Egyptian Public Health Association - September 1, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Tags: Original articles Source Type: research

Critical thinking and attitude of physicians toward evidence-based medicine in Alexandria, Egypt
This study aimed to investigate the relation between the attitude towards EBM and the indicators for questioning mind and critical appraisal skills among physicians in Alexandria, Egypt. Participants and methods: In a cross-sectional study, physicians (N=549) were randomly selected from different clinical departments in three of the university hospitals in Alexandria, Egypt using the stratified proportionate random sampling technique. A self-administrated questionnaire modified from the questionnaire used by McColl and colleagues was used. Results: A high percentage of physicians (83%) had positive attitude towards EBM. Fe...
Source: The Journal Of The Egyptian Public Health Association - September 1, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Tags: Original articles Source Type: research

Knowledge, attitudes and practices of adolescents in Upper Egypt on gender-based violence, with a focus on early girls’ marriage
Conclusion and recommendations: Adolescents in Upper Egypt demonstrated a less than satisfactory knowledge about the forms of GBV. Although early girls’ marriage was not universally recognized by adolescents as a form of domestic GBV, they demonstrated satisfactory knowledge about the legal age of marriage, as well as a tendency to abandon the practice. Establishing a community-based awareness program for adolescents of both sexes about GBV with a focus on early girls’ marriage is highly recommended. (Source: The Journal Of The Egyptian Public Health Association)
Source: The Journal Of The Egyptian Public Health Association - September 1, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Tags: Original articles Source Type: research

Screening for antepartum anxiety and depression and their association with domestic violence among Egyptian pregnant women
Conclusion and recommendations: Symptoms of anxiety and depression were highly reported among this sample of pregnant Egyptian women and were significantly associated with exposure to intimate partner violence. Screening of pregnant women for mental disorders associated with exposure to DV with provision of supportive mental health services, as well as interventions to reduce exposure to DV, should be considered for integration into antenatal care services. (Source: The Journal Of The Egyptian Public Health Association)
Source: The Journal Of The Egyptian Public Health Association - September 1, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Tags: Original articles Source Type: research

Sexual harassment against nursing staff in Tanta University Hospitals, Egypt
Conclusion and recommendations: The prevalence of sexual harassment among nurses at the workplace was high with relation to certain occupational factors, and it led to marked psychological effects on the victims. Hence, protective legislations and measures should be taken by the hospital management for prevention of this problem in the future. (Source: The Journal Of The Egyptian Public Health Association)
Source: The Journal Of The Egyptian Public Health Association - September 1, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Tags: Original articles Source Type: research

Violence against wives: a silent suffering in northern Saudi community
Conclusion and recommendations: Violence against women was highly prevalent in Arar city. Inadequate care of children and poor scholastic achievement were the most common reasons of physical violence, whereas financial conflicts and suspicion of wife’s fidelity were the most common reasons for psychological violence. We recommend awareness programs aiming at educating current and future couples, and proper training of healthcare providers for assisting cases experiencing violence against women. (Source: The Journal Of The Egyptian Public Health Association)
Source: The Journal Of The Egyptian Public Health Association - September 1, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Tags: Original articles Source Type: research

Violence against women in the Arab world
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Source: The Journal Of The Egyptian Public Health Association - September 1, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Tags: Editorial Source Type: research

Nutritional status and parasitic infestation among working children in a village in Egypt: a comparative study
Background: Work poses potential threats to the physical, emotional, economic, and academic health of teenagers. Like their adult coworkers, teenagers face exposure to a variety of health and safety hazards that can lead to injury and illness. Children’s increased vulnerability puts them at a high risk of work-related health problems. Objectives: The aim of this study was to compare growth parameters of working children in contrast to nonworking students, and to compare the frequency of anemia and parasitic infestations among the two groups. Participants and methods: A comparative cross-sectional study among 75 working b...
Source: The Journal Of The Egyptian Public Health Association - June 1, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Tags: Original articles Source Type: research

Physicochemical quality and health implications of bottled water brands sold in Ethiopia
Conclusion and recommendations: Bottled water brands containing very high concentrations of dissolved substances may pose health risks for individuals living with heart and kidney related problems. On the other hand, brands having chemicals lower than the optimum level may also harm the health of consumers who choose those brands as a sole source of drinking water. Thus, we suggest those responsible authorities to ensure regular monitoring and testing for chemical compositions of bottled water. (Source: The Journal Of The Egyptian Public Health Association)
Source: The Journal Of The Egyptian Public Health Association - June 1, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Tags: Original articles Source Type: research

Quality of delivery care in Assiut University Hospital, Egypt: mothers’ satisfaction
Conclusion and recommendations: Although mothers’ satisfaction with provider competence was high, satisfaction with the interpersonal aspects of the quality of care and health information given during delivery care was low. Training the physicians about the communication and interpersonal skills and emphasizing the value of providing mothers with health information are highly recommended. (Source: The Journal Of The Egyptian Public Health Association)
Source: The Journal Of The Egyptian Public Health Association - June 1, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Tags: Original articles Source Type: research

Controlling dyspnea in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients
Conclusion and recommendations: Application of dyspnea-management guidelines has enhanced patients’ knowledge of their disease, practice, as well as dyspnea and anxiety levels. Health instruction materials for COPD patients can be useful by means of providing simplified guidelines, explanatory videos, leaflets, and/or brochures to clarify, avoid, and manage dyspnea. An additional estimate of the outcome of instructions to avoid and improve dyspnea and distress reactions in a larger sample size is proposed. (Source: The Journal Of The Egyptian Public Health Association)
Source: The Journal Of The Egyptian Public Health Association - June 1, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Tags: Original articles Source Type: research