Knowledge and awareness of Palestinian health care professionals towards probiotics, prebiotics and synbiotics: a cross-sectional study from Palestine by Abdel Naser Zaid, Iyad Ali, Nidal Jaradat, Rowa Al Ramahi, Rula Hmeidat, Sanabil Nofal, Raneem Diab, Manwa Nasser, Heba Rabaya, Mohamed Tamimi, Ramzi Shawahni

“…A cross-sectional study was conducted across the West Bank using a structured questionnaire, and descriptive analysis was performed using SPSS. …”
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Factor VIII Intron 22 Inversion in Severe Hemophilia A Patients in Palestine by Caesar Mahmoud Abu Arra, Fekri Samarah, Nael Sudqi Abu Hasan

“…A cohort of 77 HA individuals including 5 carrier females from 52 unrelated families registered at governmental hemophilia centers in the West Bank area of Palestine was investigated. The demographic data and the clinical history were retrieved from medical files. …”
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Frequency of Red Blood Cell Alloimmunization in Patients with Sickle Cell Disease in Palestine by Fekri Samarah, Mahmoud A. Srour, Dirgham Yaseen, Kamal Dumaidi

“…A multicenter cross-sectional study on 116 previously transfused SCD patients from three centers in West Bank, Palestine. Demographic, medical data and history of transfusion were recorded. …”
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Prevalence, determinants and impact of urinary incontinence on quality of life among Palestinian postpartum women: a cross-sectional study by Zaher Nazzal, Bayan Hersh, Rawan Shaban

“…The objectives of this study are to determine the prevalence of postpartum UI among Palestinian women, explore its relationship with delivery mode, identify associated risk factors and assess its impact on QoL.Design A cross-sectional study.Setting and participants The study targeted postpartum women attending primary healthcare centres in the North West Bank of Palestine. Data were collected using interviewer-administered questionnaires. …”
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Developing Green Marketing Strategies: A Comprehensive Analysis of Consumer Behaviour and Business Practices by Ahmad Mansour, Hind Al-Ahmed, Anan Deek, Khaled Alshaketheep, Mohammad Al-Ma'aitah, Bara Asfour, Muhammad Alshurideh

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Nutrition Awareness and Oral Health among Dental Patients in Palestine: A Cross-Sectional Study by Manal M. H. Badrasawi, Nour H. Hijjeh, Rana S. Amer, Reema M. Allan, Mohammad Altamimi

“…In this vein, this study was conducted to determine the level of awareness of nutrition information affecting oral health among dental patients who visit the private and university dental clinics in West Bank, Palestine. A total of 169 patients were invited to join the study and signed the consent form. …”
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Gender differences in the price elasticity of demand for waterpipe and cigarette smoking in Lebanon, Jordan and Palestine: a volumetric choice experiment by Ramzi G Salloum, Mohammed Jawad, Aya Mostafa, Yousef Khader, Rima Nakkash, Niveen ME Abu-Rmeileh, Ali Chalak, Ruba Abla, Sameera Awawda

“…We also explored the levels of substitution and complementarity in tobacco products among men and women.Setting The study examines tobacco elasticities in three Arab countries: Lebanon, Jordan and the West Bank of Palestine.Participants We used data from nationally representative surveys of adults aged ≥18 years in Lebanon (n=1680), Jordan (n=1925) and Palestine (n=1679). …”
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The dynamics of organ donation in Palestine: legal, religious, and socioeconomic perspectives in a complex political and economic landscape by Muayad K. Hattab, Belal M. Rahhal, Fayez Mahamid, Noor O. Adas, Rana Dawas, Nidal Jaradat, Hamzeh Al Zabadi, Iyad Ali, Jamal Kielani, Ali Musleh, Ghassan Khaled

“…This study aimed to explore these dynamics, identify barriers, and provide insights into improving organ donation practices in Palestine.MethodsA quantitative survey was conducted among 639 Palestinian adults residing on the West Bank. The survey assessed participants’ attitudes, awareness, and perceptions of organ donation across three domains: religious/psychological, medical, and legal. …”
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