Publications by authors named "Ahmed H Al-Shahethi"

Article Synopsis
  • - The study evaluates the impact of COVID-19 training on the Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice (KAP) of Health Care Workers (HCWs) in Yemen, given the lack of prior evaluations on such trainings.
  • - Conducted from April to December 2021 with 186 HCWs, the research employed various statistical tests to analyze KAP scores before and after training, revealing significant improvements in all three areas (knowledge, attitude, and practice).
  • - Results showed a high response rate of 97.3%, with significant positive correlations between the changes in KAP scores, indicating that training effectively increased HCWs' preparedness for infection prevention and control.
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Background: Understanding of public awareness on public health issues is very crucial, including the current health crisis of COVID-19. This research aimed to examine the Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices among Students towards COVID-19.

Design And Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted among secondary school students in grades 10-12.

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Background Cancer can significantly impact the nutritional status of patients, which can worsen related complications and reduce the effectiveness of treatment. Malnutrition is a common complication among cancer patients, especially among older adults. This study aims to determine the prevalence of malnutrition among hospitalized cancer patients and identify factors associated with malnutrition.

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Objectives: To review relevant literature on the determinants of the nutritional status of the children below 5 years of age in the Eastern Mediterranean Regional (EMR) countries and investigate the updates related to risk factors associated with malnutrition.

Methods: A search of pertinent literature and databases was conducted using the PubMed and Google Scholar databases by applying some keywords.

Results: From the available literature reviewed, the mean prevalence of underweight, wasting, and stunting of the children below 5 years of age in the EMR were 12.

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Background: Perinatal mortality remains a major international problem responsible for nearly six million stillbirths and neonatal deaths.

Objectives: To estimate the perinatal mortality rate in Sana'a, Yemen and to identify risk factors for perinatal deaths.

Methods: A community-based prospective cohort study was carried out between 2015 and 2016.

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