Promoting health information system in guiding decisions for improving performance: an intervention study at the Research Institute of Ophthalmology, Giza, Egypt.

Objectives: This study aims to design and test a platform of key performance indicators (KPIs) and indices emphasizing achievements and improvement and helping decision-making.

Methods: An operations research study was designed to analyze data from the Hospital Management Information System (HMIS) from July 2017 to June 2018 at the Research Institute of Ophthalmology (RIO), Giza, Egypt. The HMIS data were submitted to reform covering parameters in service delivery and corresponding indicators and indices.

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease related knowledge among a sample of Egyptians: an exploratory cross-sectional study.

Introduction: The global prevalence of Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is about 25% worldwide making it an actual health disaster. This study aimed to assess non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD)-related knowledge in a sample of Egyptians.

Materials And Methods: This exploratory cross-sectional study was conducted on 3,124 individuals using 2000 online and 1,124 printed questionnaire forms.

COVID-19 prevention and rehabilitation related knowledge and practices among Egyptian post-COVID-19 patients.

Background: Even with the mild form of COVID-19, people need to practice the proper preventive measures to achieve health, safety and control spread of infection. Few studies assessed sound disinfection and rehabilitative knowledge. This study aims to assess the self-reported, knowledge of specific disinfection measures among post-recovery COVID-19 patients and identifying the most requested knowledge items regarding the prevention and post COVID rehabilitation measures.

Exploration of the nutrition knowledge among general population: multi-national study in Arab countries.

Background: Knowing what to eat and realizing the significance of healthful eating habits are among the important steps to promoting eating behavior. The current study aims to assess the nutrition knowledge (NK) among a convenient sample in four different countries, determine the association between different demographic factors and NK, and investigate the need for future interventions on nutrition in the four selected countries.

Methods: A cross-sectional multi-national survey study among a convenient sample of 8,191 subjects from Egypt, Syria, Saudi Arabia, and Jordan who undertook surveys between January 2019 and January 2020.

Social and self-stigma during COVID-19 pandemic: Egyptians' perspectives.

Background: Social stigma associated with infectious diseases existed throughout the history of pandemics due to fears of contagion and death. This study aims to assess social and self-stigma resulting from COVID-19 infection and other associated factors in Egypt during the pandemic.

Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted on 533 adult Egyptians via an online questionnaire.

Barriers to adequate nutrition care for child malnutrition in a low-resource setting: Perspectives of health care providers.

Introduction: Several studies in developing countries found that more need-based training is required for health care providers (HCPs) in child malnutrition management.

Methods: An exploratory cross-sectional study was conducted to explore barriers to providing adequate nutrition care as perceived by the healthcare providers (HCPs) in the child malnutrition clinic at a Children's University Hospital in Egypt. Participants were selected using the purposive sampling technique.

Prevalence, characteristics, and factors associated with caffeine-withdrawal headache during the first day of Ramadan.

Background: Data regarding prevalence, characteristics, and factors associated with caffeine-withdrawal headache are lacking. This work aimed to study the prevalence of caffeine-withdrawal headache among caffeine consumers during Ramadan's first day and describe its characteristics and associated factors.

Methods: This analytical cross-sectional study targeted 755 caffeine consumers eligible to fast on the first day of Ramadan.

Perspectives on Antibiotic Stewardship Programs among Health Care Providers at Two University Hospitals in Egypt.

The perspectives of healthcare professionals on antibiotic stewardship programs (ASPs) should be explored. Any antibiotic stewardship strategy must be individualized based on patient needs, prescription habits, and local resources. The current study aimed to explore the perspectives of healthcare providers on antibiotics stewardship and their awareness of these perspectives.

Climate change-related knowledge and attitudes among a sample of the general population in Egypt.

Introduction: Identifying the public awareness and risk perception regarding climate change, are fundamental preliminary steps in determining gaps and paving the way for awareness campaigns that address climate change causes and counteraction mitigation measures. However, few studies were conducted in Egypt; thus, the researchers conducted the current cross-sectional study among a sample of the Egyptian population to identify general knowledge and perception about climate change and its effects, as well as attitudes toward mitigation measures.

Methods: An exploratory population-based electronic-open survey, was conducted among 527 members of the general population between January and April 2022, using a convenience sampling technique.

Perceived stigma and healthcare services in healthcare settings among people living with HIV in Egypt: a qualitative study.

Background: The researchers conducted the current study to explore the perspectives of people living with HIV (PLHIV) on HIV-related discrimination and the delivery of healthcare services in healthcare settings.

Methods: An exploratory study using a qualitative approach was conducted among 46 PLHIV who were seeking HIV counselling and treatment from two HIV centres in the Cairo governorate using a purposive sampling technique.

Results: A thematic content analysis was used to examine the responses.

COVID-19 Pandemic Preparedness in Egypt's Teaching Hospitals: A Needs Assessment Study.

Introduction: Regular collection and monitoring of data describing the dynamics of the utilization of healthcare services, especially in teaching hospitals (TH), which provide model quality medical services, are critical for COVID-19 pandemic preparedness.

Methods: The researchers analyzed data and information derived from service statistics reports from June 1st to July 15th, 2020 in terms of hospital resources, as well as utilization patterns of beds, ICU, and ventilators, for 11 screening hospitals affiliated with the General Organization of Teaching Hospitals and institutes in Egypt assigned by the Ministry of Health and Population to provide medical care for COVID-19 patients. Hospital indicators in terms of COVID-19 screening services, as well as utilization patterns of inpatient beds, ICU beds, and ventilators were computed.

Adjustment of family planning service statistics reports to support decision-making at central and governorate level, Egypt.

Background: The Ministry of Health and Population (MOHP)-Family Planning Sector (FPS) has a strong management information system (MIS) that allows the flow of data from MOHP-FP clinics, health districts, and governorates up to the central level. Yet, family planning (FP) quarterly reports issued at the central level are presented as database/spreadsheet software documents. These data are not used to provide indicators or information that aid in decision-making or the tracking of FP services over time.

Violence and sociodemographic related factors among a sample of Egyptian women during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Background: Violence against women is a worldwide problem that affects different social and economic classes, and this violence has almost increased with pandemics as the COVID-19 pandemic. The present survey aimed to assess the prevalence of violence against women in Egypt during the COVID-19 pandemic and to identify the relationship between sociodemographic factors and violence exposure. A total of 509 women were recruited using a self-completion e-form questionnaire.

Burden of Transport-Related Injuries in the Eastern Mediterranean Region: A Systematic Analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2017.

Background: Transport-related injuries (TIs) are a substantial public health concern for all regions of the world. The present study quantified the burden of TIs and deaths in the Eastern Mediterranean region (EMR) in 2017 by sex and age.

Methods: TIs and deaths were estimated by age, sex, country, and year using Cause of Death Ensemble modelling (CODEm) and DisMod-MR 2.

Assessment of knowledge, attitudes, and precautionary actions against COVID-19 among medical students in Egypt.

Background: The COVID-19 pandemic has become a significant public health threat. Therefore, the purpose of this survey was to assess knowledge, attitudes, and precautionary measures related to COVID-19 among college students.

Methods: A convenient sample of 3263 volunteers responded to a self-administered electronic questionnaire during the period from October to December 2020.

Clinical and epidemiologic features of psoriasis patients in an Egyptian medical center.

Background: Identification of epidemiologic and phenotypic variations of psoriasis among different ethnic groups can further our understanding of this perplexing disease, aiming at better management of patients worldwide.

Objective: To provide a descriptive analysis of psoriasis patients registered at Kasr Al-Ainy Psoriasis Unit Disease Registry.

Methods: This retrospective single-center registry study included patient records between November 2015 and November 2018 (2534 patients).

Nutritional status of multiple sclerosis (MS) patients attending Kasr Alainy MS unit: an exploratory cross-sectional study.

Background: Nutrition was claimed to be a factor in MS causation, course, complications, and management. Several studies were conducted to assess the nutritional status of MS patients; however, few studies were conducted to assess this problem in Egypt. Therefore, the purpose of the current study was to assess the nutritional status of a sample of MS patients.

A Modified Delphi Study for the Development of a Leadership Curriculum for Pediatric Oncology.

Background: The broader construct of participatory system-wide leadership has not been highlighted in the pediatric oncology domain, although these skills are teachable. The researchers conducted the current study to develop a leadership competency curriculum for pediatric oncologists in Egypt.

Methods: The study was carried out in three phases: (1) Conducting a literature review for the years 2013-2018 to identify the initial competencies of pediatric oncology leadership (2) Holding a meeting with a superior reference panel (SRP) to get a consensus on the initial list of competencies, and (3) Conducting a two-round modified Delphi survey.

Asymptomatic SARS-CoV-2 infection among healthcare workers in a non-COVID-19 teaching university hospital.

Background: During the COVID-19 pandemic, most of the published reports on COVID-19 emphasized that health care workers (HCWs) get infected more than the general population representing one of the most vulnerable groups. However, that the real percentage of HCWs infected by SARS-CoV-2 in Egypt remains unknown. The researchers conducted the current study to assess seroprevalence of SARS-CoV-2 IgG among HCWs working in a hospital with no SARS-CoV-2 patients, and to identify the potential factors associated with SARS-CoV-2 IgG seropositivity.

Impact of implementation of a modified World Health Organization multimodal hand hygiene strategy in a university teaching hospital.

Background: Although educational programs could enhance knowledge, practices, and compliance with hand hygiene (HH) for health care workers, the researches focusing on effective methods for educating and increasing the compliance with HH practices are scanty. Consequently, the researchers conducted the present study to assess HH-related knowledge, attitude, and compliance rate after the implementation of a modified version of the World Health Organization (WHO) multimodal strategy was written in the background.

Methods: A pretest-posttest quasiexperimental study was conducted in a university hospital in Cairo among 84 nurses.