Publications by authors named "Hendia A Nabaa"
Variation of caesarean section rates in Palestinian governmental hospitals.
Aisha Shalash Yasmeen Wahdan Hasan M M Alsalman Ala'a Jamal Kamel Shehab Tayseer Afifi Hendia A Nabaa
BMC Pregnancy Childbirth
December 2022
Background: Globally, the increased use of cesarean sections has become prevalent in high-income and low and middle-income countries. In Palestine, the rate had risen from 20.3% in 2014 to 25.
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- - Mammography is a crucial breast cancer screening for women over 40, yet Palestinian women have low participation rates due to various barriers, with breast cancer being a leading health issue in the region.
- - The study used semi-structured interviews and focus groups with diverse women to explore their knowledge and attitudes about mammograms, revealing psychological, social, and financial obstacles to accessing the service.
- - Key barriers included fear of diagnosis, cultural beliefs, lack of health insurance, particularly among vulnerable women, and concerns about the efficacy and safety of the screening process.