Publications by authors named "N Lahoud"
Background: Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are among the most common bacterial infections, and appropriate antimicrobial therapy with agents that minimise resistance is crucial. Despite international concern, adherence to guidelines is still suboptimal. This study aims to determine the effect of the absence of national guidelines and the rate of conformity to international guidelines among physicians in antibiotic (ATB) prescriptions for the treatment of UTIs in adults and detect the factors that are associated with a higher rate of non-compliance.
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- Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) is a growing global issue, largely due to the misuse of antibiotics, including self-medication with leftovers. This study focused on the prevalence of leftover antibiotics (LA) in households in Lebanon.
- A cross-sectional study involving 494 families revealed that 23.89% had leftover antibiotics, primarily penicillin, mostly in tablet and capsule forms with valid expiration dates.
- Significant factors associated with having LA included families with elderly individuals and those living in Mount Lebanon, suggesting a need for public education on proper antibiotic use and disposal.
Background: The COVID-19 pandemic highlights vaccination's critical role in reducing morbidity and mortality, depending on public attitude. This study aims to identify the estimates of COVID-19 vaccine acceptance in pregnant and lactating women, as well as associated potential factors.
Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted between August and September 2021, through an online survey and with a paper survey distributed in gynecology and pediatric clinics.
Objectives: Use of acetamoniphen (paracetamol or N-acetyl-para-aminophenol [APAP]) during pregnancy is considered safe; however certain practices have been related to the risk of developing neurodevelopmental disorders in offspring. Therefore, the present study aimed to assess women's knowledge, attitudes and practices (KAP) towards the use APAP during pregnancy and its associated factors.
Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted between May 15 and August 31, 2020, among pregnant Lebanese women and those who had given birth in the last 12 months.
Background: Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDPs) are responsible for most perinatal and fetal mortality. Few programs are patient-centered during pregnancy, thereby increasing the risks of misinformation and misconceptions among pregnant women and, as a result, malpractices.
Objective: This study aims to develop and validate a form to assess the knowledge and attitudes of pregnant women about HDPs.