Publications by authors named "Nisrin Elsaadouni"
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- The study examined how hoarding behaviors relate to autism characteristics and demographic factors in adults with high-functioning ASD.
- A survey of 112 individuals aged 18-35 revealed that higher autism scores correlated with increased hoarding tendencies, with autism traits explaining 24% of the variance in hoarding scores.
- Demographic factors, including gender, age, education level, and employment status, also impacted hoarding behaviors, highlighting the need for further research to improve interventions for this population.
Background: Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) is a leading cause of disability and results in excessive utilization of healthcare resources worldwide. The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region shows a high prevalence of depressive disorders. Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) and MDD have the highest rate of comorbidity of all mood and anxiety disorders, ranging from 40 to 98% in drug studies.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Sleep disturbances are common among individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and can have a negative impact on their daily functioning and core symptoms. As the use of smart technologies continues to rise, it is crucial to understand how these devices affect the sleep quality of individuals with ASD.
Aim: The objective of this study was to examine the relationship between the use of smart technology and sleep quality in individuals with ASD.
Background Emergency contraception (EC) plays a pivotal role in the prevention of unintended pregnancies following unprotected sexual intercourse. Men's awareness regarding emergency contraception is pivotal for informed decision-making and for enhancing reproductive health in this context. This study investigated Syrian men's awareness and perspectives on emergency contraception to inform diverse reproductive health initiatives.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Many patients suffering from psychosis are nonadherent to their medications. Nonadherence can range from treatment refusal to irregular use or partial change in daily medication doses.
Aim: To investigate whether symptom dimensions, post-discharge care plans and being involved with faith healer affect the adherence to treatment in patients with schizophrenia.