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Maternal and birth cohort studies in the Gulf Cooperation Council countries: protocol for a systematic review and narrative evaluation
(2018)
Introduction:
Cohort studies have revealed that genetic, socioeconomic, communicable and noncommunicable diseases, and environmental exposures during pregnancy may influence the mother and her pregnancy, birth delivery ...
Is Educating Girls the Best Investment for South Asia? Association Between Female Education and Fertility Choices in South Asia: A Systematic Review of the Literature
(2018-07-13)
Background:
Universal education is a key strategy to enhance the well-being of individuals and improve the economic and social development of societies. A large proportion of school-aged girls in developing countries are ...
Epidemiology of in-hospital cardiac arrest in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2013–2015
(2018-08-15)
Objective:
Estimate the incidence and outcomes of in-hospital cardiac arrest (IHCA) in a tertiary-care hospital in Abu Dhabi emirate, United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Methods:
Retrospective data from 685 inpatients who ...
A pushing chronic care forward in Abu Dhabi by identifying priorities and addressing barriers: A modified Delphi technique
(2018-06)
Objective:
This study aimed to elucidate the top five key priorities and barriers to chronic care in the health system of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Design:
A modified Delphi study was performed to reach ...
Global Matrix 3.0 Physical Activity Report Card Grades for Children and Youth: Results and Analysis From 49 Countries
(2018)
Background:
Accumulating sufficient moderate to vigorous physical activity is recognized as a key determinant of physical, physiological, developmental, mental, cognitive, and social health among children and youth (aged ...
Report Card Grades on the Physical Activity of Children and YouthComparing 30 Very High Human Development Index Countries
(2018)
Background:
To better understand the childhood physical inactivity crisis, Report Cards on physical activity of children and youth were prepared concurrently in 30 very high Human Development Index countries. The aim of ...
Results From the United Arab Emirates’ 2018 Report Card on Physical Activity for Children and Youth
(2018)
Introduction:
Since formation in 1971, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has experienced tremendous economic and industrial development that has improved the health, wealth, and education of the population.1 Concomitantly, ...