Publications by authors named "Tala Khamis"

Objectives: To investigate menstrual hygiene practices among women residing in Jordanian refugee camps, and explore their potential relationships with mental health and other sociodemographic characteristics.

Design: Descriptive cross-sectional study.

Setting And Participants: A total of 387 women were included between January and March 2023, using a convenience sampling method, from five main refugee camps in Jordan.

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Background: Urinary tract infections and reproductive tract infections pose significant health risks, particularly among women living in challenging conditions. Unhygienic menstrual practices can exacerbate these risks, impacting physical and psychological well-being.

Objectives: This study assessed the association between unhygienic menstrual care and self-reported urinary tract infection/reproductive tract infection symptoms among refugee women.

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Background: Vitiligo is an autoimmune disease affecting approximately 2% of the world's population. Besides vitiligo cosmetic issues, patients suffer from psychological comorbidities. This results from the stigmatization they encounter from surrounding individuals.

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