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A semantic FAIRness framework for epidemiological analysis of COVID-19 data in the UAE
Abstract The increasing availability of Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)–related data has highlighted the need for robust epidemiological analysis to support public health decision-making, particularly in contexts where data are heterogeneous and fragmented.
Sleep disturbance, cancer-related fatigue, and depression as determinants of quality of life among breast cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy: a cross-sectional study | BMC Cancer | Full Text
A descriptive cross-sectional study using a self-report questionnaire was conducted from November 2024 to February 2025 and reported according to the guidelines for Strengthening the Reporting of Observational Studies in Epidemiology (STROBE). This study was conducted at an oncology hospital, a governmental facility in Cairo, Egypt, affiliated with the Ministry of Health, which provides various medical services, including chemotherapy, to cancer patients.
Dietary diversity and iron deficiency anemia among a cohort of singleton pregnancies: a cross-sectional study - BMC Public Health
A cross-sectional study was conducted between August and December 2022 on pregnant mothers attending the Ministry of Health (MOH) antenatal care clinics located in maternal and child health centers in Northern Jordan. Jordanian healthy mothers aged between 19–45 years old, who attended the MOH antenatal care clinics in Northern Jordan and pregnant with a singleton pregnancy (66 women in each pregnancy trimester) were included in this study.
Machine learning techniques for the identification of risk factors associated with food insecurity among adults in Arab countries during the COVID-19 pandemic | BMC Public Health | Full Text
Food insecurity and food inequity have been increasingly relevant during and following the COVID-19 pandemic. Millions of households around the world relied on food support programs during COVID-19 [8, 43]. The lockdown-imposed work and movement limitations that significantly increased the risk of food insecurity at the global level [9, 11]. In this paper, we used ML models to predict food insecurity using a dataset containing relevant data from 10 Arab countries during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Analysis of the nutritional status in the Palestinian territory: a review study
Enas A. Assaf1†, Haleama Al Sabbah2*† and Ayoub Al-Jawadleh3 1Faculty of Nursing, Applied Science Private University, Amman, Jordan 2Department of Public Health, College of Health Sciences, Abu Dhabi University, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates 3World Health Organization Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean, Cairo, Egypt Background: Food insecurity, occupation, and poverty contribute to the poor nutritional status of Palestine.
Status and correlates of food and nutrition literacy among parents-adolescents’ dyads: findings from 10 Arab countries
1. Introduction Malnutrition still rears its ugly head in many Arab countries, proposing that it is tremendously difficult for the region to meet the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development to reach “zero hunger” and eradicate all forms of malnutrition (1). High levels of food insecurity, malnutrition, and obesity is found in the Arab region, with 116 million people being food insecure, 43 million undernourished, and 115 million obese (2).
Editorial: Innovation and trends in the global food systems, dietary patterns and healthy sustainable lifestyle in the digital age
The transformation of food systems to address healthy nutrition, food insecurity, and public health issues is a global concern. In today's world, where there is a growing dependence on processed foods, fast food, edible oils, sugar-sweetened beverages, and sedentary lifestyles, the importance of food security and nutrition systems cannot be overstated. These factors have a direct impact on human wellbeing and global stability.
Analysis of the Nutrition Situation in the Palestinian Territory: Review Study
Haleama Al Sabbah1, 2*, Enas Assaf3 and Ayoub Al Jawaldeh4 1College of Health Sciences, Abu Dhabi University, United Arab Emirates 2Abu Dhabi University, United Arab Emirates 3Faculty of Nursing, Applied Science Private University, Amman, Jordan, Jordan 4World Health Organization Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean, Cairo, Egypt, Egypt The final, formatted version of the article will be published soon.
Frontiers | Perspectives and Practices of Dietitians with regards to social/mass media use during the Transitions from Face-to-Face to Telenutrition in the time of COVID-19: A Cross-Sectional Survey in 10 Arab Countries.
Dr. Khlood Bookari1, 2, 3*, Dr. Jamila Arrish3, Dr. Majid M. Alkhalaf3, Dr. Mudi Alharbi2, Dr. Sara Zaher2, 3, Hawazin S. Alotaibi4, Dr. Reema F. Tayyem5, Dr. Narmeen Al-Awwad6, Dr. Radwan Qasrawi7, 8, Dr. Sabika Allehdan9, Dr. Haleama Al Sabbah10, Dr. Nawal M. Alqoud11, Dr. Eiman Al Hinai12, Dr. IMAN H.
Status and Correlates of Food and Nutrition Literacy Among Parents-Adolescents' Dyads: Findings from 10 Arab Countries
Maha Hoteit1, 2*, Rania Mansour3*, Hala Mohsen1, Khlood Bookari4, Fadwa Hammouh5, Sabika Allehdan6, Dalal U. Alkazemi7, Haleama Al Sabbah8, Benkirane Hasnae9, Iman H. Kamel10, Radwan Qasrawi11 and Reema F.
Frontiers | An Evaluation of the COVID-19 Pandemic and Perceived Social Distancing Policies in Relation to Planning, Selecting, and Preparing Healthy Meals: An Observational Study in 38 Countries Worldwide | Nutrition
Introduction At the onset of the global COVID-19 crisis, “panic buying” of grocery staples and time-intensive food preparation activities emerged worldwide (1, 2). The crisis and social distancing policies created unique situations worldwide that allow us to study people and their circumstances in relation to food and health, which is needed for future intervention approaches (3).
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