Publications by authors named "Z A Sherif"
Importance: Classification of persons with long COVID (LC) or post-COVID-19 condition must encompass the complexity and heterogeneity of the condition. Iterative refinement of the classification index for research is needed to incorporate newly available data as the field rapidly evolves.
Objective: To update the 2023 research index for adults with LC using additional participant data from the Researching COVID to Enhance Recovery (RECOVER-Adult) study and an expanded symptom list based on input from patient communities.
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- The study investigates the awareness and practices of cervical cancer screening and treatment among women living with HIV in Addis Ababa, revealing significant gaps in knowledge and utilization of screening services.
- Conducted in six public hospitals with 578 women over ten months, the research utilized data collection tools and statistical analysis to assess factors affecting cervical cancer awareness and screening behaviors.
- Findings indicated that over 51% of women had insufficient knowledge about cervical cancer, with 68.5% never having a cervical exam, primarily due to perceptions of health, pain, and shyness; non-formal education and income were identified as key predictors of knowledge and screening practices.
African Americans Possessed High Prevalence of Comorbidities and Frequent Abdominal Symptoms, and Comprised A Disproportionate Share of Covid-19 Mortality among 9,873 Us- Hospitalized Patients Early in the Pandemic.
Arch Intern Med Res
February 2024
Background And Aim: Identifying clinical characteristics and outcomes of different ethnicities in the US may inform treatment for hospitalized COVID-19 patients. Aim of this study is to identify predictors of mortality among US races/ethnicities.
Design Setting And Participants: We retrospectively analyzed de-identified data from 9,873 COVID-19 patients who were hospitalized at 15 US hospital centers in 11 states (March 2020-November 2020).
Background: Long-COVID is a condition post SARS-CoV-2 infection with persistent or recurring symptoms affecting multiple organs, and may involve viral persistence, changes to the microbiome, coagulopathies, and alterations to neuro-immune interactions. These factors can disrupt the Gut-Brain Axis, which is a complex system involving bidirectional communication between the central nervous system and the gastrointestinal (GI) system. As a result of these disruptions, individuals with long-COVID may develop post-infectious functional GI disorders, which can cause a range of symptoms affecting the digestive system.
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- SARS-CoV-2 has transformed from a respiratory infection into a long-term multi-organ disorder known as long COVID, affecting neurological and gastrointestinal systems.
- *The study reviewed data from five research articles involving over 27,000 patients, highlighting common symptoms like anxiety, depression, and gastrointestinal issues, particularly in those with pre-existing health conditions.
- *The findings indicate a lack of comprehensive research on minority populations, especially African Americans, emphasizing the need for further investigation into the long-term effects of COVID-19.