Symptomatic dry eye disease among university students.

Background: Dry eye disease (DED) is a multifactorial condition often characterized by a reduction in tear film quantity or quality. This study aimed to determine the frequency of DED and its associated subjective symptoms among students of Mu'tah University.

Methods: In this cross-sectional study conducted at Mu'tah University, Mu'tah, Jordan, from January to April 2022, 489 students completed an online patient-reported DED symptom questionnaire and the ocular surface disease index (OSDI) questionnaire.

Risk factors and characteristics of hospitalized COVID-19 patients in Jordan.

Objectives: To investigate the occurrence and identify the factors contributing to hospitalization among individuals diagnosed with COVID-19.

Methods: From June 15, 2020 to September 30, 2020, a cross-sectional study utilizing an online questionnaire was carried out in Jordan. The study included 657 COVID-19 patients who had recovered and had reached a minimum of 3 months post-illness.

Prevalence and factors related to obesity and fast food consumption among Mutah University students, Jordan.

Objective: To identify the prevalence and factors related to obesity and fast food consumption among university students.

Methods: The cross-sectional study was conducted at Mutah University, Al-Karak governorate in southern Jordan, from January to April, 2019, and comprised students recruited from different faculties. Data was collected using a structured, validated questionnaire.

Disparities in cesarean section among women in Jordan: analysis of the 2017-2018 Jordan Population and Family Health Survey (JPFHS) data.

Aim: Cesarean sections (C-sections) are surgical procedures that save maternal and infant lives. In some cases, C-sections are done when they are not necessary, while in other cases, some women are unable to access this life-saving intervention. Sociodemographic characteristics are associated with an increased use of C-section.

Maternal hepatitis C (HCV) infection and Anti-D immunoglobulin therapy: study testing antibodies, RNA and Genotype of HCV in Baghdad.

Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection is a serious health problem. It is a major contributor to end-stage liver disease. Worldwide, 1-8% of all pregnant women were infected.

Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) self-sampling: do women accept it?

This study aims to determine the acceptability of Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) self-sampling and the factors associated with willingness to buy HPV self-sampling kit in the future. A total of 164 women aged 28-60 years old from Obstetrics & Gynaecology clinics at a teaching hospital performed HPV self-sampling using the Digene HC2 DNA collection kit. After samples were taken, the participants were given self-administered questionnaires.

Cervical cancer screening after 50: near extinction?

Objectives: The objectives of this study were to determine the prevalence and predictors of Pap smear screening among women aged 50 years and older.

Study Design: This cross-sectional study was conducted at two large urban health centres in Selangor. A total of 515 women aged 50 and older were recruited.

Attitudes towards colorectal cancer (CRC) and CRC screening tests among elderly Malay patients.

Background: Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third most common malignancy in Malaysia, where data are limited regarding knowledge and barriers in regard to CRC and screening tests. The aim of the study was to assess these parameters among Malaysians.

Materials And Methods: The questionnaires were distributed in the Umra Private Hospital in Selangor.

Intestinal parasitic diarrhea among children in Baghdad--Iraq.

Parasitic diarrhea among children is a significant health problem worldwide. This cross sectional study described the burden of parasitic diarrhea among children. The objectives of this study were to evaluate the impact of risk factors on the parasitic diarrhea, and to determine the parasitic profile among children in Baghdad-Iraq, during the period extending from September 2003 to June 2004.

Hepatitis C virus prevalence and genotyping among hepatocellular carcinoma patients in Baghdad.

Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is the third most common cause for cancer death in the world, now being especially linked to chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection. This case-control study consisting of 65 HCC patients and 82 patients with other malignant tumours as controls was conducted to determine the association of HCV markers with HCC. Serum of each participant was obtained for detection of HCV Ab and RNA by DNA enzyme immunoassay (DEIA).

Maternal obesity and its relation with the cesarean section: a hospital based cross sectional study in Iraq.

Background: Obesity during pregnancy is reported in approximately one in five pregnant women worldwide. It increases the risk of pregnancy complications many of which necessitate Cesarean section (CS). This study determines the association between obesity and type of delivery.

The Malaysia DREEM: perceptions of medical students about the learning environment in a medical school in Malaysia.

Background: Students' perceptions of their learning environment, by defining its strengths and weaknesses, are important for continuous improvement of the educational environments and curriculum. Therefore, the aim of this study was to explore students' perceptions of their learning environment, among medical students in Malaysia. Various aspects of the education environment were compared between year levels and sex.

Risk factors for asthma among primary school children in Baghdad, Iraq.

Objective: Asthma is one of the most common chronic diseases of children. To fill the gap in data concerning this disease in Iraq, we investigated the socio-demographic and other risk factors related to asthma occurrence among primary school children.

Methods: A case control study was conducted in Baghdad, Iraq among primary school children aged 6-12 years, for the period between October 2000 and June 2002.