The odds of having obesity in Egyptian children with autism spectrum disorders is higher than stunting compared to healthy developing peers: a national survey.

Background: The nutritional status and growth of children with Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) is influenced significantly by two factors; food selectivity behaviors due to their consumption of a limited variety of food and the high incidence of gastrointestinal (GIT) disorders.

Aim: This study aimed to assess the nutritional adequacy and growth pattern of ASD children aged three to twelve years compared to their healthy developing peers.

Methods: A national comparative, facility-based cross-sectional study was conducted in eight Egyptian governorates on 285 Egyptian children diagnosed with ASD and 224 children who are their relatives as healthy developing peers.

Prevalence and risk factors of disabilities among Egyptian preschool children: a community-based population study.

Background: Child disability has significant implications on their well-being and healthcare systems.

Aim: This survey aimed to assess the magnitude of seven types of disability among Egyptian children aged 1 < 6 years and their socio-demographic, epidemiological, and perinatal predictors.

Methods: A national population-based cross-sectional household survey targeting 21,316 children from eight governorates was conducted.

National screening for developmental delays and their determinants among Egyptian school age children: A step towards implementing life skills programs.

Aim: This study aimed to estimate the national prevalence of developmental delays (DDs) and their determinants among Egyptian children aged 6 to 12 years. Such estimation is a prerequisite step toward the application of Life Skill Education (LSE) programs that will potentiate children's future capabilities.

Methods: Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scales" was used as a reliable and diagnostic test for DDs screening during this national cross sectional study.

Impact of lifestyle modification on glycemic control and cognitive function among Type II diabetes mellitus patients.

Aim: Assessing impact of lifestyle modification on Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) glycemic control and cognitive function.

Subjects & Methods: Prospective study was conducted on T2DM patients (92 patients as interventional group and 92 patients conventional therapy).

Results: After 6 months, significant improvements of HbA1c, oxidant and antioxidant, lipid profile, and cognitive function among only the interventional group (p < 0.

Egyptian patients'/guardians' experiences and perception about clinical informed consent and its purpose: Cross sectional study.

Background: Informed consent (IC) is a healthcare standard emphasizing the meaning of human dignity as clarified in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Data about IC practices in Egypt is insufficient. This study aimed to assess the Egyptian patients'/guardians' experiences about IC and their expectations about its practices' purposes in general and according to the type of the healthcare facility.

Accelerating Hepatitis C virus elimination in Egypt by 2030: A national survey of communication for behavioral development as a modelling study.

Aim Of The Work: This study aimed at assessing the dominance of risk practices associated with HCV endemicity in Egypt and detecting the behavioral development level concerning different aspects of HCV risk behaviors with respect to age and gender. The survey highlights the most cost-effective strategies that could accelerate HCV elimination in Egypt.

Subjects And Methods: A national household survey targeted 3780 individuals (age range: 10-85 years).

Egyptians' social acceptance and consenting options for posthumous organ donation; a cross sectional study.

Background: Organ donation has become one of the most effective ways to save lives and improve the quality of life for patients with end-stage organ failure. No previous studies have investigated the preferences for the different consenting options for organ donation in Egypt. This study aims to assess Egyptians' preferences regarding consenting options for posthumous organ donation, and measure their awareness and acceptance of the Egyptian law articles regulating organ donation.

Enhancing the value of women's reproductive rights through community based interventions in upper Egypt governorates: a randomized interventional study.

Background: In 2012, the WHO described the quality of health care as the route to equity and dignity for women and children.

Aim Of The Work: To provide community based support and empowerment to women in childbearing period to seek optimal prenatal, natal and postnatal healthcare. Achieving this is anticipated to decrease maternal morbidity and mortality in Egypt.

Patterns of disease presentation and management in Egyptian primary care: findings from a survey of 2458 primary care patient consultations.

Background: The Egyptian government is considering embarking on a new wave of health sector reform. Although primary care is seen as central to the anticipated reforms, little is known about the current morbidity and utilization patterns in Egyptian publicly funded primary care. We conducted this survey study of patient encounters to describe the demographic characteristics of patients attending publicly-funded primary care practices, the relative frequency of conditions encountered in these practices, and the rates of drug prescription, investigation and referral.

Do English patients want continuity of care, and do they receive it?

Background: Interpersonal continuity of care is valued by patients, but there is concern that it has declined in recent years.

Aim: To determine how often patients express preference for seeing a particular GP and the extent to which that preference is met.

Design Of Study: Analysis of data from the 2009/2010 English GP Patient Survey.