Publications by authors named "Tarek A Owais"
Background: Sudden cardiac death (SCD) is a leading cause of cardiovascular-related deaths, often occurring outside hospitals in undiagnosed individuals. Our study aims to assess the baseline awareness and skills in performing CPR among the population in Palestine.
Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted using an online questionnaire to assess CPR knowledge among residents of the West Bank, Palestine.
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- Acute coronary syndrome (ACS) is increasingly recognized as a critical health issue among young individuals (≤45 years) in Palestine, highlighting the need for more research on this demographic.
- A study involving 468 patients aged 18-55 revealed that most participants were male, with non-ST segment elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI) being the most common diagnosis, influenced by various risk factors like smoking, hypertension, and diabetes.
- The findings indicate that ACS requires targeted prevention and management strategies for young patients, emphasizing the importance of understanding their unique clinical characteristics to better address cardiovascular health challenges in this population.
We assessed university students' knowledge, attitude, and practice toward blood donation and identified the factors that promote or hinder their willingness to donate. We employed a multicenter cross-sectional design, collecting data from August to October 2022 through self-administered questionnaires available in Arabic and English. Both online (Google Forms) and paper surveys were utilized.
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- Timely blood transfusions are essential in critical medical situations, but low donation rates threaten public health and patient care.
- The study surveyed Syrian college students' attitudes towards blood donation, focusing on their willingness, understanding of the process, and factors influencing their behavior, utilizing a questionnaire and statistical analysis.
- Results showed that while most students had a positive view of blood donation, many hadn't donated voluntarily; however, donation rates were better than in other Middle Eastern studies.
Objective: To evaluate the utilisation and outcomes of endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) procedures, success rates, incidence and risk factors for procedural-related complications in a single centre-based study.
Study Design: Retrospective cohort study.
Setting: First advanced tertiary endoscopy centre in Palestine.
Objectives: We aimed to assess undergraduate medical students' knowledge, attitude, and perception regarding artificial intelligence (AI) in medicine.
Methods: A multi-national, multi-center cross-sectional study was conducted from March to April 2022, targeting undergraduate medical students in nine Arab countries. The study utilized a web-based questionnaire, with data collection carried out with the help of national leaders and local collaborators.
Background: Worldwide, breast cancer (BC) is the most frequently discovered tumor in women. Breast self-examination (BSE) is a helpful screening method that gives women more control over their bodies by educating them about the structures of their breasts and assisting in the early detection of any developing breast abnormalities. The purpose of this research was to assess Palestinian girls' degree of BSE awareness and practice.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: COVID-19, is one of the biggest challenges facing humanity in the 21st century (1). The pandemic outbreak as affected all human activities, starting with healthcare and medical service passing with economy and social relationships, as well as political, religious and cultural enactments (2). The healthcare workers were the most affected fighting in the frontline working longer hours under a high risk of being infected (3).
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