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Identification of Adolescents with Adiposities and Elevated Blood Pressure and Implementation of Preventive Measures Warrants the Use of Multiple Clinical Assessment Tools
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MDPI
, 2021 , Article)
Background: The burden of abdominal adiposity has increased globally, which is recognized as a key condition for the development of obesity-related disorders among youth, including type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, ...
Pilot Evaluation of the “Practice Educators’ Academy” Preceptor Development Program for Continuing Health Professional Education Programs in Qatar
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Qatar University Press
, 2021 , Poster)
"The Practice Educators' Academy Program" is an innovative educational intervention developed following a preceptor-focused needs assessment. This study evaluated the program's effect on self-efficacy and knowledge amongst ...
Clustering of lifestyle risk factors among Algerian adolescents : Comparison between urban and rural area
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Qatar University Press
, 2021 , Poster)
Background: Lifestyle behavior risk factors (LBRs) such as sedentary behavior, physical inactivity, smoking, unhealthy eating patterns and being overweight/obese play a major role in the development or prevention of NCDs. ...
Sleeping Duration, Napping and Snoring in Association with Diabetes Control among Patients with Diabetes in Qatar
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Qatar University Press
, 2021 , Poster)
Background: Poor glycemic control is associated with chronic life-threatening complications. Several studies have revealed that sleep status is associated with glycemic control. Aim: to examine the association between sleep ...
Mental health problems in adults with diabetes: prevalence and potential determinants
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Qatar University Press
, 2021 , Poster)
Depression is associated with several chronic diseases such as diabetes. Diabetes is a long-term health disorder that have many health complications such as mental health problems, if left untreated. Our study aimed to ...
Agreement level of vitamin D intake between food frequency questionnaire and 24-h food recall in young Qatari women
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Emerald
, 2022 , Article)
Purpose – Prevalence of vitamin D insufficiency among young Qatari women is ∼85%. The purpose
of the study was to develop a food frequency questionnaire (FFQ) and to assess the degree of
agreement between food vitamin D ...
Protein Intake Among Patients with Insulin-Treated Diabetes is Linked to Poor Glycemic Control: Findings of NHANES Data
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Dove Press
, 2022 , Article)
Background: Nutrition therapy is considered a key component of diabetes management. Recently, high-protein diets have gained in popularity. Understanding the glycemic effect of dietary protein among patients with diabetes ...
"Practice Educators' Academy": A fundamental step to experiential training success in Qatar
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Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press)
, 2020 , Article)
Background: Experiential learning is the backbone of many healthcare professional education programs 1 , and the quality of experiential learning is dependent on the skills, experiences, and proficiency of the clinical ...
Dietary Diversity in the Eastern Mediterranean Region Before and During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Disparities, Challenges, and Mitigation Measures
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Frontiers Media
, 2022 , Article)
The COVID-19 pandemic has revealed the Eastern Mediterranean Region's food system's fragility posing severe challenges to maintaining healthy sustainable lifestyle. The aim of this cross-sectional study (N = 13,527 household's ...
Association of Glycemic Control With Different Diets Followed by Patients With Type 2 Diabetes: Findings From Qatar Biobank Data
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Frontiers Media
, 2022 , Article)
Background: Diabetes mellitus type 2 (T2DM) is one of the most common diseases worldwide. Unhealthy dietary habits may lead to T2DM, which is also influenced by the extent of education and knowledge of appropriate diets ...