Public awareness of environmental risk factors of cancer and attitude towards its prevention among the Lebanese general population.

Introduction: Since the majority of cancers occur as a result of modifiable risk factors, cancer is being seen more as a preventable disease. The primary objective of our study was to assess the level of awareness of environmental risk factors of cancer among the Lebanese general population. The secondary objective focused on identifying the predictors of the preventability of the disease.

Self-reported medication adherence among patients with diabetes or hypertension, Médecins Sans Frontières Shatila refugee camp, Beirut, Lebanon: A mixed-methods study.

Introduction: Low adherence to medications, specifically in patients with Diabetes (DM) and Hypertension (HTN), and more so in refugee settings, remains a major challenge to achieving optimum clinical control in these patients. We aimed at determining the self-reported medication adherence prevalence and its predictors and exploring reasons for low adherence among these patients.

Methods: A mixed-methods study was conducted at Médecins Sans Frontières non-communicable diseases primary care center in the Shatila refugee camp in Beirut, Lebanon in October 2018.

Adherence to the Mediterranean diet decreases the risk of stroke in the Lebanese population: a case-control study.

Objective: The objective of this study was to assess adherence to the Mediterranean diet (MeD) and the risk of stroke in the Lebanese population.

Methods: A hospital based case-control study was conducted in Lebanon between January 1, 2015 and December 31, 2016. Data were collected prospectively using a standardized questionnaire.

Evaluation of risk factors and drug adherence in the occurrence of stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation.

Background: Atrial fibrillation (AF) patients are at high risk of developing a stroke and anticoagulant medications are generally prescribed to prevent stroke in AF population.

Objective: This study aims to evaluate stroke risk factors among hospitalized patients with AF and to assess the level of adherence to medications in AF patients and their relation with stroke.

Methods: This is a case-control study conducted between June 1, 2018 and December 31, 2018 among AF patients admitted to seven tertiary Lebanese hospitals.

Evaluation of antidiabetic medication adherence in the Lebanese population: development of the Lebanese Diabetes Medication Adherence Scale.

Objective: To evaluate factors affecting adherence to oral antidiabetic treatment in the Lebanese population and to develop the Diabetes Medication Adherence Scale (DMAS) based on these factors.

Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted on a sample of Lebanese diabetic patients. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire.

Cigarette and Waterpipe Smoking are Associated with the Risk of Stroke in Lebanon.

Cigarette and waterpipe (shisha and hookah) smoking are main public health concerns in Lebanon. We aim to assess the relationship between smoking and stroke, mainly waterpipe smoking, to better apply preventive and therapeutic interventions. A case-control study was conducted at five tertiary private and governmental hospitals in Lebanon between January 1st, 2015 and December 31st, 2016, using a standardized questionnaire.

Evaluation of medication adherence among Lebanese diabetic patients.

Background: Diabetes type 2 is considered one of the main public health concerns. Lack of adherence to treatment leads to poor therapeutic outcome, poor glycemic control, and high risk for developing diabetes complications.

Objectives: The aim of this study is to evaluate adherence to oral antidiabetic medication in Diabetes type 2 Lebanese patients, and to evaluate factors leading to low adherence.

The epidemiology of stroke in the Middle East.

Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to review and synthesize data from different countries in the Middle East on stroke and its potential risk factors.

Method: A systematic review of all published stroke articles in the Middle East between 1980 and May 2015 was conducted.

Findings: Sixty-four papers were included in the review.

Evaluation of medication adherence in Lebanese hypertensive patients.

Controlling hypertension is essential in cardiovascular diseases. Poor medication adherence is associated with poor disease outcomes, waste of healthcare resources, and contributes to reduced blood pressure control. This study evaluates treatment adherence to antihypertensive therapy in Lebanese hypertensive patients by estimating the proportion of adherent hypertensive patients using a validated tool and investigates what factors predict this behavior.