Publications by authors named "Fatma A Shaaban"
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.
Over 296 million people are estimated to have chronic hepatitis B viral infection (CHB), and it poses unique challenges for elimination. CHB is the result of hepatitis B virus (HBV)-specific immune tolerance and the presence of covalently closed circular DNA as mini chromosome inside the nucleus and the integrated HBV. Serum hepatitis B core-related antigen is the best surrogate marker for intrahepatic covalently closed circular DNA.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Access to various affordable and nutritious foods is considered a challenging factor for households with limited resources affecting the proper weaning practices. In order to motivate communities to adhere to the right and proper weaning practices, the social aspect should be considered through close communication with the targeted communities. This study aimed to evaluate how impactful the use of the principles of Communication for Development (C4D) that respect parents' beliefs and their cultural norms is in improving the weaning practices and growth of infants in an Egyptian village.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFHepatitis C virus (HCV) is a common cause of liver disease and is associated with various extrahepatic manifestations (EHMs). This mini-review outlines the currently available treatments for HCV infection and their prognostic effect on hepatic manifestations and EHMs. Direct-acting antiviral (DAA) regimens are considered pan-genotypic as they achieve a sustained virological response (SVR) > 85% after 12 wk through all the major HCV genotypes, with high percentages of SVR even in advanced fibrosis and cirrhosis.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Asthma as a serious public health problem worldwide exerts a serious load on children's health-related quality of life (HRQOL) and their families.
Objective: We assess the HRQOL of the primary caregivers of Egyptian asthmatic children and adolescents and its relation to HRQOL of their children and asthma severity.
Materials And Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted on 128 pairs of asthmatic children (7-16 years) and their primary caregivers.
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).
Objective: To evaluate early and long term anamnestic response to a booster dose of HBV vaccine among non-seroprotected children.
Subjects And Method: A national community based project was carried out on 3600 children aged 9 months to 16 years, fully vaccinated during infancy. They were recruited from 6 governorates representing Egypt.
Aim: To assess the effectiveness of hepatitis B virus (HBV) vaccination program among fully vaccinated children.
Methods: A national community based cross-sectional study was carried out in 6 governorates representing Egypt. A total of 3600 children aged from 9 mo to 16 years who were fully vaccinated with HBV vaccine during infancy were recruited.