A national screening for the prevalence and profile of disability types among Egyptian children aged 6-12 years: a community-based population study.

Aim: This study aimed to determine the prevalence of disability domains among Egyptian children in the age group of 6-12 years as well as assess their socio-demographic, epidemiological, and perinatal predictors.

Methods: A national population-based cross-sectional household survey targeting 20,324 children from eight governorates was conducted. The screening questionnaire was derived from the WHO ten-question survey tool validated for the identification of disabilities.

National screening for Egyptian children aged 1 year up to 12 years at high risk of Autism and its determinants: a step for determining what ASD surveillance needs.

This study aimed to provide a national estimate of the prevalence of the high risk of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and their determinants. A national screening survey was conducted for 41,640 Egyptian children aged 1 to 12 years in two phases. Tools used were Vineland's Adaptive Behavior Scales, Modified Checklist for Autism in Toddlers, Gilliam Autism Rating scale, and Denver II Developmental screening test.

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.

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).

Humoral Immune Memory to Hepatitis B Vaccine after Primary Vaccination of Children and Adolescents in Assiut, Egypt.

Objectives: We sought to assess the prevalence of hepatitis B virus (HBV) seroprotection among vaccinated children in the Assiut governorate, Egypt, and assess a booster dose immune memory response among non-seroprotected children.

Methods: Using a multistage cluster sample, 566 children were recruited from three clusters: one urban and two rural. Children were aged from nine months to 16 years old.

The Interaction of Social, Physical and Nutritive Factors in Triggering Early Developmental Language Delay in a Sample of Egyptian Children.

Background: Language acquisition and child development during the early years of life depend on multiple interacting factors.

Aim: To explore potential factors that can impact language development in 2 groups of Egyptian children, one with normal language development and the second with delayed development. Also, to explore to what extent can the involvement of impaired motor development potentiate the risk of developmental language delay.

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.

Potential Risk Factors of Developmental Cognitive Delay in the First Two Years of Life.

Background: The first two years of life constitute a critical period of rapid change. The events during this phase prepare the child for subsequent developmental competency.

Aim: To determine the potential risk factors that affect an infant's cognitive development in the first two years of life in a sample of Egyptian infants.

Determinants of Exclusive Breastfeeding in a Sample of Egyptian Infants.

Background: Breastfeeding is an optimum, healthy, and economical mode of feeding an infant. However, many preventable obstacles hinder exclusive breastfeeding in the first six months of life.

Aim: We aimed to assess the social-, maternal- and infant-related factors disturbing exclusive breastfeeding in the first six months of life.

Early Life Predictors of Socio-Emotional Development in a Sample of Egyptian Infants.

Introduction: Emotional problems are amongst the most critical concerns to be intentionally handled to enhance the wellbeing and development of children.

Objective: To determine the predictors of socio-emotional development of Egyptian infants related to infant feeding practices, aspects of infant and maternal health and socioeconomic status.

Subjects And Methods: A cross-sectional comparative study included 322 breast fed, 240 bottle fed and 93 mixed fed infants, from 6-24 months of age, who were enrolled in the Well-Baby Clinic of the National Research Centre and from pediatric outpatient facilities in urban Cairo.

Hepatitis B Seroprotection and the Response to a Challenging Dose among Vaccinated Children in Red Sea Governorate.

Aim: To assess the long-term effectiveness of hepatitis B virus vaccine and the need for a booster dose among children who received three doses of vaccine during infancy in Red Sea Governorate.

Methods: A cross-sectional study was performed. Interviews with children (9 months to 16 years) and parents were done.

Immune response to second vaccination series of hepatitis B virus among booster dose non-responders.

Objective: To evaluate the response to second vaccination series among post-booster sero-negative children who had previously received compulsory HBV vaccination.

Subjects And Methods: After given a booster dose to 1070 children, 103 of them failed to generate anamnestic response (anti-HBs <10 IU/L). Only 91/103 children received additional two doses of recombinant HBV vaccine (i.

Effectiveness of hepatitis B virus vaccination program in Egypt: Multicenter national project.

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.

Monitoring progress of the role of integration of environmental health education with water and sanitation services in changing community behaviours.

The health benefits of clean water, improved sanitation and better hygiene are now more recognized than ever before. The objective of the present study focused on monitoring the progress of behavioural changes towards appropriate behaviours related to water, environment and sanitation (WES). This was achieved through assessing the baseline community behaviours towards WES, exploring to what extent community hygienic behaviours had changed towards desirable and sustainable behaviours, through monitoring progress.