The effect of access to electronic resources during examination on medical and dental students scores in summative assessment: quasi experimental study.

Background: Access to electronic (E) resources has become an indispensable requirement in medical education and practice.

Objective: Our objective was to assess the effect of E-resources access during examination on end-course-exam scores of medical and dental students.

Methods: A quasi-experimental study which included two cohorts of medical (n = 106 & 85) and three cohorts of dental students (n = 66, 64 and 69) who took end-course- exams.

Predictors of Nicotine Dependence Among Adult Male Midwakh and Cigarette Smokers.

Objectives: is a popular form of smoking in the Middle East. This study aimed to assess the predictors of nicotine dependence among cigarette or smokers in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted from September to December 2015 in Ajman, UAE.

Salivary cotinine concentration and carbon monoxide levels in young adults smoking midwakh in comparison with cigarette smokers.

Objectives: To estimate and compare the salivary cotinine levels using a semiquantitative method, called NicAlert, between three groups: non-smokers, daily smokers of cigarettes and daily smokers of midwakh, and to compare the carbon monoxide (CO) levels among these groups.

Materials And Methods: A total of 159 adult male volunteers aged 20 and above were included, with 54 current cigarette smokers, 52 current midwakh smokers and 53 non-smokers. Estimate of breath carbon monoxide and salivary cotinine were collected, as well as sociodemographic characteristics and details of smoking habits and second-hand smoke exposure among participants.

Predictors of Colorectal Cancer Knowledge among Adults in the United Arab Emirates.

Objective: To assess knowledge regarding colorectal cancer (CRC) and to identify its predictors in the UAE. Materials and Methods: A cross sectional study was conducted among subjects ≥ 50 years-old, using a validated self-administered questionnaire. Awareness of CRC risk factors, warning signs/symptoms (S/S), and screening methods was evaluated with a level of knowledge score for various areas.

Contraceptive Utilisation Among Mothers of Reproductive Age in Ajman, United Arab Emirates.

Objectives: This study aimed to determine contraceptive utilisation among mothers aged 18-49 years old in Ajman, United Arab Emirates (UAE).

Methods: This cross-sectional study was carried out from May to November 2013. A total of 400 participants were recruited from two primary healthcare centres and one private hospital in Ajman.

Spousal Concordance of Diabetes Mellitus among Women in Ajman, United Arab Emirates.

Objectives: Spousal concordance is defined as similar behaviours and associated health statuses between spouses. This study aimed to identify the concordance of diabetes mellitus (DM) and related variables among genetically unrelated couples in Ajman, United Arab Emirates (UAE).

Methods: This cross-sectional study included 270 married women attending either the Mushairef Health Center or the Gulf Medical College Hospital in Ajman between May and November 2012.

Incidence of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus among Emirati Residents in Ajman, United Arab Emirates.

Background: Diabetes mellitus (DM), particularly type-2 is a major public health concern worldwide. Not much information is available with regard to the incidence of DM in United Arab Emirates (UAE). This study aimed at determining the incidence rate of diabetes mellitus among Emirati population in Ajman, UAE.

Assessment of Breast Cancer Awareness among Female University Students in Ajman, United Arab Emirates.

Objectives: The aim of this study was to assess female university students' knowledge of breast cancer and its preventative measures and to identify their main misconceptions regarding breast cancer.

Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted between April 2011 and June 2012 and included female students from three large universities in Ajman, United Arab Emirates (UAE). A stratified random sampling procedure was used.

Breast self examination practice and breast cancer risk perception among female university students in Ajman.

Breast cancer is the top cancer in women worldwide and its incidence is increasing, particularly in developing countries. In the United Arab Emirates (UAE), many cases are first diagnosed in later stages and at younger age compared to those seen in developed countries. Early detection in order to improve breast cancer outcome and survival remains the cornerstone of breast cancer control.

Acute effects of dokha smoking on the cardiovascular and respiratory systems among UAE male university students.

Background: In the United Arab Emirates (UAE) tobacco use is rampant. A less reported, yet widely used form of smoking native to UAE is midwakh or dhokha. The aim of the study is to assess the acute effects of smoking dokha (Arabian pipe) on the cardiovascular and respiratory systems among male university students in the UAE.

Smokers and marriage: attitude of youth in the United Arab Emirates.

Introduction: In order to control the tobacco scourge, an array of measures is required. Among them is focusing on adolescent relationships as it has been shown that being in a close relationship with a smoker or a non smoker will in the long run be a major factor in deciding whether the individual adopts smoking for initial non-smokers or ceases the habit for initial smokers.

Objectives: To assess the attitude of youth towards other smokers and towards marrying a smoker.

Knowledge regarding risk factors of hypertension among entry year students of a medical university.

Context: Hypertension in youth is increasing, but there is a dearth of data about the knowledge of risk factors in this age group.

Aims: To assess the knowledge of risk factors of hypertension among university students and associate it with the blood pressure, physical activity, family history of cardiovascular disease (CVD), and sociodemographic variables.

Materials And Methods: A cross-sectional survey among students enrolled in the first year, in the four academic programs, with the use of a validated, self-administered questionnaire on physical activity in the past 30 days and knowledge of risk factors of hypertension.

Serum zinc levels in diabetic patients and effect of zinc supplementation on glycemic control of type 2 diabetics.

Objective: The present study is an attempt to assess serum zinc level in a sample of diabetic patients (both type 1 and type 2 diabetics) in comparison with those of apparently healthy controls, and to ascertain the relationship between the levels of serum zinc with some epidemiological variables. Furthermore, a trial of zinc supplementation for 3 months conducted to assess the effect of zinc supplementation on glycemic control of the studied type 2 diabetic patients, and the factors that affect the response to this supplementation.

Methods: Collection of data was carried out during the period between November 2002 to February 2003 at the Diabetic Center of Merjan Teaching Hospital in Babil Governorate, Iraq.

Zinc deficiency among a healthy population in Baghdad, Iraq.

Objective: To determine the prevalence of zinc deficiency and the current zinc status among a sample selected from the healthy population in Baghdad, Iraq.

Methods: We carried out a community-based study in Baghdad City, Iraq from November through June 2002. We selected a sample of 2090 healthy subjects (aged 1 month to 85 years).

Anemia among adolescents.

Objective: To determine the prevalence of anemia in a group of apparently healthy school adolescents selected from 2 distinct socio-economic areas (SEAs) in Baghdad; and to assess the importance of diet and some other factors which could be relevant in the epidemiology of anemia in adolescents.

Methods: A random sample of 1051 adolescents were included in the present study, 46% of them (487 adolescents) were from Al-Mansoor area for high socio-economic area (HSEA) and 54% of them (564 adolescents) were from Al-Horya area for low socio-economic area (LSEA) in Baghdad, Iraq. Collection of data was carried out during the period between November 1996 until the end of April 1997.