Depression among Infertile Women in Gaza Strip: Symptom Severity and Predictors.

Background: Mental disorders are expected for women suffering from infertility. Depression is a predictable consequence but requires more investigations and considerations. This study is aimed at determining the severity of depression symptoms and its predictors among infertile women in the Gaza Strip, Palestine.

The Effect of Levosimendan on Two Distinct Rodent Models of Parkinson's Disease.

Background: Parkinson's disease (PD) is a common neurodegenerative disorder that is characterized by motor symptoms related to the deficiency in dopamine levels, and cognitive symptoms that are similar in nature to those manifested during Alzheimer's disease. Levosimendan, on the other hand, is a calcium sensitizer and phosphodiesterase inhibitor that was shown to possess neuroprotective, memoryenhancing, and anti-apoptotic properties.

Objective: In the current study, the possible protective effect of levosimendan was investigated in two animal models of Parkinson's disease.

The beneficial effect of vanillin on 6-hydroxydopamine rat model of Parkinson's disease.

Background: Parkinson's disease (PD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder that is related to neuroinflammation. Vanillin, which possesses both antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory properties, can be a candidate for neuroprotection in PD.

Objective: This study was aimed to investigate the effects of vanillin on the 6-hydroxydopamine (6-OHDA) rodent model of PD.

Psychometric properties of the Urdu version of the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) among pregnant women in Abbottabad, Pakistan.

Background: The Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) is a widely used instrument to measure anxiety and depression symptoms.

Aims: This study aimed to translate, validate and test the applicability of the Urdu version of the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS/UV) among pregnant women.

Methods: The original English version of the HADS was translated into Urdu by three bilingual experts and retranslated to English using the forward-backward approach.

Practice and Barriers toward Breast Self-Examination among Palestinian Women in Gaza City, Palestine.

Breast self-examination (BSE) is one of many first-line screening practices aimed at early detection and prevention of fatal outcomes of breast cancer. The present study aimed to identify Palestinian women's practices, awareness, and barriers to BSE. Using descriptive-analytical methods, a previously validated questionnaire was administered to a conveniently selected sample of women.

Determining the Prevalence of and the Factors Associated with Antihypertensive Medication Non-Adherence in the Gaza Strip.

Background: This study aimed to estimate the prevalence of and determine the factors associated with antihypertensive medication (A-HTNM) non-adherence among hypertension care seekers attending primary health clinics in the Gaza Strip.

Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted as the recruitment phase of a clustered randomized controlled trial including 538 participants. The participants were randomly selected from 10 primary health care centers by two-stage cluster random sampling.

System Delay in Breast Cancer Diagnosis in Gaza Strip, Palestine.

Background: Breast cancer is a major public health problem and the first leading cause of cancer deaths among females in Palestine. Early diagnosis of breast cancer contributes to reduction of morbidity and mortality rates. This study aimed to explore system-related factors affecting the timely diagnosis of breast cancer in the Gaza Strip.

Intimate partner violence against Palestinian women in Gaza strip: Prevalence and correlates.

Context: Intimate partner violence (IPV) affects gravely the victims and is resulting in negative physical and psychological consequences.

Aims: This paper aimed to determine the prevalence of IPV against women in Gaza strip and associated factors. Moreover, to explore women's seeking behaviors to help.

A rare case of congenital chylothorax in a Palestinian neonate.

Congenital chylothorax (CCT) is a rare condition which is characterized by an accumulation of lymphatic fluid in the pleural space and exposes the newborn to respiratory distress and losing of proteins, coagulation factors and immunoglobulins. These cases are liable to have sepsis and high mortality rate. We report a case of a female fetus in Gaza delivered at 36 weeks gestational age diagnosed with CCT.

Female sexual dysfunction among married women in the Gaza Strip: an internet-based survey.

Background: Since sexual function is an important element of human life, sexual dysfunction may negatively affect the quality of life for both males and females. It is a widespread public health problem that is inadequately studied in the Arab world.

Objective: Determine the prevalence of female sexual dysfunction (FSD) and associated factors in all women who sought reproductive health services in the community and who were in an active sexual relationship.

Development of reconstructive surgery services in the Gaza Strip, Palestine.

Plastic surgery involves the restoration, alteration or reconstruction of the human body. It includes reconstructive and aesthetic surgery. This paper discusses the authors' experience introducing new reconstructive, microsurgical and aesthetic surgeries in the Gaza Strip.

Partial Trisomy of Chromosome 13 with a Novel Translocation (8 ; 13) and Unique Clinical Presentation in a Palestinian Infant.

Partial trisomy 13 is a rare syndrome that usually culminates in death within the first six months of the infant's life. We present a rare case of partial trisomy 13q with exclusive clinical manifestations. The full-term male baby was born by normal vaginal delivery, his birth weight was 3500 grams, and head circumference was 30 cm.

Quality of life among elderly residents in the Gaza Strip: a community-based study.

Background: In Palestine, persons older than 60 years of age comprise 4.6% of the population in this decade and will remain relatively stable until the year 2020, when it is expected to begin to rise. The quality of life (QoL), which reflects well-being and health status, is under-reported in this vulnerable group in the Gaza Strip.

Medication Administration Errors: Perceptions of Jordanian Nurses.

Background: Medication administration errors (MAEs) have short- and long-term implications on patients' health as well as on hospitals' accreditation and financial status.

Purpose: The purpose was to explore Jordanian nurses' perceptions about MAEs.

Methods: A cross-sectional design was used with a convenience sample of 470 nurses.

Modified Global Flower Pollination Algorithm and its Application for Optimization Problems.

Flower Pollination Algorithm (FPA) has increasingly attracted researchers' attention in the computational intelligence field. This is due to its simplicity and efficiency in searching for global optimality of many optimization problems. However, there is a possibility to enhance its search performance further.

Glycemic control among primary care patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus in the Gaza Strip, Palestine.

Aim: In this study, we aimed to assess the level of good glycemic control, to determine association between adherence to antidiabetic medications and glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c) and to examine factors influencing good glycemic control.

Materials And Methods: A cross-sectional design was employed among 369 patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) from four Ministry of Health health centers in 2016. A sample of 3 ml blood was taken to measure the HbA1c, and patients were asked to fill out a pretested questionnaire.

Exploring the relationship between work environment, job satisfaction, and intent to stay of Jordanian nurses in underserved areas.

Aims: The aims of this study are to (1) examine the relationships between work environment, job satisfaction and intention to stay at work; and (2) explore the predicting factors of intention to stay at work among nurses in underserved areas.

Background: Developing and fostering creative work environment are paramount especially in underserved areas, where the work conditions present many challenges.

Methods: A descriptive correlational design was utilized to collect data from 330 hospital nurses who worked in two underserved governorates in Jordan.