Publications by authors named "A H Badrek-Al Amoudi"

University life is a critical period for establishing healthy eating habits and attitudes. However, university students are at risk of developing poor eating habits due to various factors, including economic conditions, academic stress and lack of information about nutritional concepts. Poor diet quality leads to malnutrition or overnutrition, increasing the risk of preventable diseases.

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Background: Globally, educational institutes have been obliged to make a quick transition from traditional face-to-face teaching to e-learning during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, which has purportedly created various barriers to achieving desired learning outcomes.

Objective: The aim of our study was to assess the perceptions of undergraduate dental students regarding online and physical learning in Pakistan.

Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted from January to March 2022.

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Objective: This study was conducted as part of a curricular reform process in Faculty of Medicine (FOM), King Abdul Aziz University Jeddah Saudi Arabia. It explored the perspective of FOM stakeholders on the challenges and factors in the teaching and learning domains that are affecting achieving learning outcomes.

Methods: Faculty teaching in the second and third year, students in third and fourth year, and administrative personnel were included.

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Article Synopsis
  • The study focuses on reactivating the influenza sentinel surveillance system in Yemen, which was disrupted due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • An assessment was conducted by the WHO and Yemen’s Ministry of Public Health to evaluate current surveillance capabilities in detecting influenza and other respiratory viruses.
  • Results indicate that the influenza surveillance system in Yemen is largely non-functional but offers opportunities for improvement through better training, investment in infrastructure, and regular supervision.
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Unlabelled: Substance-abuse disorders are universally associated with comorbid illness. Tobacco is a widely abused substance across the globe and presents a critical public health problem. The precise correlation between tobacco use and dental caries remains unclear.

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