Burden of migraine among Egyptian people: prevalence and comorbidities.

Introduction: Migraine is a prevalent debilitating neurological illness that stands among the top causes of disability and significantly impacts the quality of life. Migraine-related functional impairment involves physical, emotional, and economic consequences that frequently impact occupational, academic, social, and familial aspects of life. Depression, anxiety, and sleep disturbances are among the most common comorbid conditions associated with migraine.

The association of social media use and other social factors with symptoms of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder in Egyptian university students.

Background: Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders of childhood. Many studies reported that excessive social media use is more likely to develop symptoms of ADHD.

Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out at Tanta University.

Colonoscopy screening for colorectal cancer in Egypt: a nationwide cross-sectional study.

Background: Current guidelines advocate for colorectal cancer (CRC) screening in adults who are at risk by using direct visualization methods such as colonoscopy. However, in Egypt, there is a paucity of data regarding the current practice of colonoscopy screening. Moreover, more information is needed about the knowledge and attitudes of potential participants regarding the procedure and possible barriers that can limit their participation.

Medical students' perceptions, experiences, and barriers towards research implementation at the faculty of medicine, Tanta university.

Background: Research is essential for advancing medical knowledge and improving patient care. However, research capacity and output are low in low- and middle-income countries due to various challenges, including a lack of research training among medical students. Integrating research training into undergraduate medical curricula can help address this issue.

Profile and outcomes of acute poisoning in the toxicology treatment and control center at Tanta University Hospital, Egypt.

Background: Poisoning is a major health problem especially in developing countries and leads to high morbidity and mortality.

Aim: To identify the profile of acute poisoning in the Toxicology Unit at Tanta University Hospital, Egypt (2017-2021).

Methods: A cross-sectional study using data extracted from medical records from beginning of January 2017 to end of December 2021.

Parents' perception of COVID-19 risk of infection and intention to vaccinate their children.

Background: Parent's perception of the COVID-19 vaccines is very important to protect themselves and their children and achieve maximum effect of vaccination programs.

Objective: Evaluate the perception and attitude of parents towards COVID-19 risk of infection and intentions to vaccinate their children.

Method: Cross-sectional study including 1032 participants who have children aged from 5 to 18 years using a structured questionnaire.

Perceptions and experiences of COVID-19 vaccines' side effects among healthcare workers at an Egyptian University Hospital: a cross-sectional study.

Background: A safe and effective vaccine is the ultimate key to mitigating the COVID-19 pandemic. Vaccine acceptance is influenced by various factors, including perceptions about the vaccine's safety and side effects. The side effects vary depending on the type of the vaccine, but they are mainly mild, local, temporary, and self-limiting.

Proximal Femoral Plate, Intramedullary Nail Fixation Versus Hip Arthroplasty for Unstable Intertrochanteric Femoral Fracture in the Elderly: A Meta-analysis.

Introduction: Multiple operative modalities are available for management of unstable intertrochanteric femoral fractures. This meta-analysis was conducted to find out if there is superiority of surgical fixation by proximal femoral plate or surgical fixation by intramedullary nail over hip arthroplasty for management of unstable intertrochanteric femoral fractures in the elderly.

Methods: A search for relevant studies that published from January 2000 to November 2018 through the electronic literature database of Cochrane library, Medline, Trip Database and Wiley online library.

Sexual harassment: perception and experience among female college students of Kafrelsheikh University.

Background: Increasing concerns are rising over women and adolescence in Arabic societies generally, and in Egyptian society specifically.

Objectives: To identify the profile and reasons of the problem of sexual harassments among female college students.

Methods: A cross-sectional study including randomly selected 976 female students from different faculties of Kafrelsheikh University using a predesigned questionnaire sheet.

Prognostic scoring system of laparoscopic splenectomy in children with benign hematological diseases, a retrospective cohort study.

Purpose: laparoscopic splenectomy (LS) gained popularity during the last years among pediatric surgeons. Benign hematological diseases represent the main indications of that procedure. There are some score systems of difficulty of the technique.

COVID-19 Pandemic: Knowledge, Attitude, and Perception of Medical Students Toward the Novel Coronavirus Disease.

Background: Medical students are vulnerable to infection by the coronavirus. Their awareness of the disease is crucial for their safety and for the management of the epidemic by spreading supportive information in their communities. The aim of this study was to assess coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)-related knowledge, attitude, and preventive practices among Egyptian medical students.

Work environment characteristics as determinants of work to family conflict among working females, Egypt.

Background: Positive work environment is the corner stone for control and relief of work to family conflict (WFC).

Objectives: To determine the prevalence work-family spillovers and to study the relations between them and work environment characteristics among full-time female employees at Tanta University Medical Campus.

Participants And Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried among female employees working in the five faculties that are present at Tanta University Medical Campus.

Vaccine hesitancy: Beliefs and barriers associated with COVID-19 vaccination among Egyptian medical students.

Background: Vaccine hesitancy poses serious challenges for achieving coverage for population immunity. It is necessary to achieve high COVID-19 vaccination acceptance rates and medical students' coverage as future health care providers. The study aimed to explore the level of COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy and determine the factors and barriers that may affect vaccination decision-making.

Health disorders and safety measures among workers in Tanta Flax and Oil Company, Egypt.

Flax industry has an adverse effect on health status of exposed workers especially in developing countries with lack of appropriate safety measures to identify the health hazards, health disorders among workers in flax and oil company, and to assess the applied safety measures in the factory. A cross sectional study was conducted in Tanta Flax and Oil Company in Egypt. The company includes eight factories which are divided into four departments according to the manufacturing end products.

Job satisfaction among physicians in secondary and tertiary medical care levels.

To identify level of job satisfaction among physicians at secondary and tertiary care levels. Random sample of 450 secondary and 523 tertiary care physicians filled in structured questionnaire about job satisfaction. Among secondary care physicians, 37.

Tramadol abuse among workers in an industrial city in mid-Nile Delta region, Egypt.

Tramadol abuse is an increasingly alarming phenomenon among Egyptian Community especially among workers and drivers. Study profile and factors affecting tramadol abuse among industrial workers in Mid-Nile Delta Region. A cross sectional study among minibus drivers, construction and textile industries workers.

Perceptions of, and Practices for Coping with, Heat Exposure among Male Arab Pilgrims to the Hajj, 1436.

Background: The problems associated with exposure to excessive heat are a key health concern throughout the world, and are likely to become increasingly important as Earth's climate warms. Heat exposure is particularly problematic when large groups of people gather, but there is relatively little literature on the subject. Islam requires all adherents who are able to undertake a pilgrimage to Mecca (Saudi Arabia), known as the Hajj.

Perception and practices of tobacco smoking among medical students in the Nile Delta, Egypt.

This study was conducted to identify medical students' perception and practices towards tobacco smoking, as well as to identify factors affecting their adoption to smoking habit, among medical students in the Nile Delta. From December 2014 to February 2015, a questionnaire-based cross-sectional study was conducted at the four faculties of medicine in the Nile Delta. A total of 1715 students were targeted from the 2nd to 6th academic years to represent different levels of knowledge, awareness, and the influence of medical education on their attitude towards smoking.

Physical hazard safety awareness among healthcare workers in Tanta university hospitals, Egypt.

Hospital workers are exposed to many occupational hazards that may threaten their health and safety. Physical hazards encountered in hospital working environment include temperature, illumination, noise, electrical injuries, and radiation. To assess the awareness of healthcare workers (HCWs) about physical hazards in Tanta university hospitals, this cross-sectional study included 401 HCWs (physicians, nurses, technicians, and workers) from seven departments (general surgery, orthopedics, radiology, ophthalmology, kitchen, incinerator, and laundry).

HIV/AIDS-related stigma and discrimination among health care workers at Tanta University Hospitals, Egypt.

HIV/AIDS-related stigma and discrimination among health care professionals is one of the most important factors of this disease expansion. This study aimed to assess the stigmatized attitude among health care providers toward people living with HIV (PLHIV) at Tanta University Hospitals. The study is a cross-sectional survey.

Assessing of policies and practices for occupational exposure to blood-borne viral infections in Tanta University Hospitals, Egypt.

One of the best ways to investigate and improve the effectiveness of polices for prevention and control of infections is through systematic and rigorous evaluation of the structural, functional, and practical elements of these polices. To assess the policies for managing occupational exposure to blood-borne viral infections in Tanta University Hospitals. A cross-sectional survey was carried out.

Scabies among primary schoolchildren in Egypt: sociomedical environmental study in Kafr El-Sheikh administrative area.

Background/objectives: Scabies is a major global public health issue that might affect people from all socioeconomic levels. The primary contributing factors in contracting scabies seem to be poverty and overcrowded living conditions. Scabies often spreads among schoolchildren quite rapidly, owing to their close contact and overcrowding within the schools.