ملخص الدراسة: 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 […]

ملخص الدراسة: Abstract_x000D__x000D_ Background Little is known about unintended pregnancies in the Gaza Strip. This study explored causes and consequences of unintended pregnancies among women in the Gaza Strip._x000D__x000D_ _x000D__x000D_ Methods This was a qualitative study, and included 21 women who had experienced unintended pregnancies previously. Data collection took place in three focus groups of […]

ملخص الدراسة: Introduction: Most maternal and neonatal deaths occur during the postnatal period. Therefore, the quality of care provided by healthcare professionals at this critical time is crucial in reducing complications, morbidity, and mortality rates._x000D__x000D_ Objective: The present study aimed to determine the perceptions of Palestinian women living in the Gaza Strip considering the quality of […]

ملخص الدراسة: Introduction: Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a common, disabling disorder that appears after the exposure to a traumatic experience. Post-traumatic stress leads to a pattern of symptoms that include a delayed response to an acute stressful and a life-threatening event or situation, such as combat exposure during war time. Individuals exposed to combat exposure […]

ملخص الدراسة: Background and aim: In our dynamically changing world, incorporating patients’ perception into quality assessment and assessing clients’ satisfaction about provided services became a major component in the healthcare mission. The aim of this study is to assess clients’ satisfaction with sexual and reproductive health services provided by governmental primary health care centers in the […]

ملخص الدراسة: Background: Patient safety is important, as in increasingly complex medical systems, the potential for unintended harm to patients also increases. This study assessed the attitudes of doctors in the Gaza Strip towards patient safety and medical error. It also explored variables that impacted their attitudes. _x000D__x000D_ Methods: Doctors, working for at least 6 […]

ملخص الدراسة: Background: Hypertension is one of the most prevalent long-term diseases seen in many countries, including Palestine. Patients with poorly controlled blood pressure are more likely to develop several complications. Therefore; it is imperative to control their blood pressure by improving their adherence to the treatment regimen. _x000D__x000D_ Aim: The objective of this study […]

ملخص الدراسة: Introduction. Hypertension is a major health concern, especially in low-income countries. Nonadherence and poor or no persistence in adhering to hypertension treatment regimens result in uncontrolled high blood pressure, increasing rates of mortality and morbidity, and preventable healthcare costs. The aim of this study was to assess the level of adherence and barriers […]

ملخص الدراسة: Background: In undergraduate medical education, patient safety concepts and understanding of medical errors are under-represented. This problem is more evident in low-income settings. The aim of this study was to explore undergraduate medical students’ attitudes towards patient safety in the low-income setting of the Gaza Strip._x000D__x000D_ Methods: A cross-sectional, descriptive study included medical […]

ملخص الدراسة: ABSTRACT Background: Oral Health (OH) is an essential component of general health, oral diseases have a negative social impact and adverse consequences on the quality of life, while their treatment places a considerable economic burden on individuals, communities and countries. Oral diseases are related to a number of risk factors and determinants that […]