Descriptive analysis of adverse events following immunization with oral cholera vaccine in Lebanon.

Background: A national Oral Cholera Vaccine (OCV) Euvichol-Plus® campaign was launched in Lebanon, in response to the first outbreak in three decades, recorded in October 2022. The OCV vaccination campaign was carried out between November 2022 and February 2023. This study aims to cover adverse events reports, received at the Lebanese National Pharmacovigilance Program's (LNPVP) passive surveillance system.

Postpartum Depression and Anxiety among Lebanese Women: Correlates and Scales Psychometric Properties.

Background: We found that it was important to fill a gap in the literature and check the psychometric properties of the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) and Perinatal Anxiety Screening Scale (PASS) in the Arabic language and delineate factors associated with postnatal depression (PPD) and anxiety (PPA) among Lebanese women 4−6 weeks after delivery. Methods: This cross-sectional study carried out between July 2018 and March 2019 enrolled 295 participants who came for a postnatal checkup at four clinics. Results: The EPDS and PASS scales’ items converged over two- and four-factor solutions, explaining 62.

Factors associated with seasonal affective disorders in Lebanese adults.

Purpose: Evaluate seasonal affective disorder (SAD) and the possible factors associated with it among Lebanese adults, during winter and summer seasons of 2018 and 2019.

Design And Methods: Cross-sectional study was conducted in two time intervals. The winter period took place from December 2018 to January 2019, whereas the summer period was from May to June 2019, evaluating the same participants.

Hygiene hypothesis: association between hygiene and asthma among preschool children in Lebanon.

Objectives: To validate a scale to assess the hygiene hypothesis and the association between hygiene and asthma among Lebanese preschool children aged 3-5 years.

Methods: This cross-sectional study, conducted between November 2018 and March 2019, enrolled 515 preschool children. Asthma and potential risk factors, including hygiene, were assessed using a standardized questionnaire.

Factors associated with empathy among community pharmacists in Lebanon.

Introduction: Empathy is the cornerstone of the relationship between the healthcare provider and the patient. In Lebanon, no studies have investigated the factors associated with empathy among community pharmacists. Hence, the importance of this research to better understand empathy and help community pharmacists with this vital aspect of their practice.

Are antibiotics substandard in Lebanon? Quantification of active pharmaceutical ingredients between brand and generics of selected antibiotics.

Background: In developing countries, brand-generic substitution is not based on validated scientific evidence that confirm the therapeutic equivalence of the generic to the originator. Rather, decisions are made based on the availability of generic medications. Substitution by inappropriate preparations applies to antibiotics, which may increase the risk of resistance in case of underdosing.

Factors associated with quality of life among community pharmacists in Lebanon: results of a cross-sectional study.

Objective: The objective of this study was to assess the quality of life and the factors associated with it among community pharmacists in Lebanon.

Methods: This cross-sectional study was carried out between March and July 2018, enrolling 435 pharmacists, using a proportionate random sample of community pharmacies from all districts of Lebanon. The validated Arabic translation of the Short-Form 12 (SF12v2) was used to derive 2 summary scores: physical and mental component summaries (PCS and MCS).