Public Health
[:en]Public health research from Middle East and North African countries – MENA region[:]
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Parents’ Attitudes Toward Consanguinity Despite Autosomal Recessive Disease in Children
Consanguineous marriages (cousin marriages), particularly common in Arab and Middle Eastern countries (MENA), are associated with an increased risk of autosomal recessive (AR) genetic disorders. This study examined the views of parents in Kuwait with at least one child affected by an AR disease (the clinical sample) compared to non-consanguineous parents (the community sample). A total of 285 parents completed…
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Colorectal Cancer Screening Barriers in the UAE: A Call for Enhanced Public and Physician Education
Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a global health challenge and a major health burden within the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Despite the launch of a national CRC screening program in Abu Dhabi in 2014, a mixed-methods study aimed to understand the persistent issue of low participation and adherence among the adult population in Al-Ain has uncovered major screening barriers. The research,…
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Electronic Cigarette Use in Saudi Arabia: Emerging Trends and Public Health Concerns
A cross-sectional study conducted in Saudi Arabia investigated the patterns, motivations, and perceptions surrounding electronic cigarette (e-cigarette) use, highlighting significant public health concerns. The findings revealed that e-cigarette use is widespread, particularly among younger males. The majority of the 441 participants were male (86%) and aged 18–28 (63%). Furthermore, e-cigarette use was significantly associated with lower educational attainment and lower…
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Acute Myocardial Infarction on the Rise in Young Adults
A recent retrospective study conducted at Mouwasat Hospital Dammam, Saudi Arabia highlights an increasing trend of acute myocardial infarction (AMI) among young adults, specifically those aged 40 years and younger. The study, which analyzed 91 patients from June 2020 to May 2023, found that young AMI patients are predominantly obese males with hyperlipidemia and smoking as primary risk factors. AMI,…
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