HEALTH PROFESSIONS and Public Health

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    Alexithymia among Palestinian Cancer Patients; Prevalence and Risk Factors
    (Deanship of Research - Al-Quds University, 2025-06-01) Sara Elyan; Nisreen Elyan; Bassam Banat
    This study aimed to assess the prevalence of Alexithymia among Palestinian cancer patients in Bethlehem, Ramallah, and Hebron health care centers. The study approached the literature as a multi-dimensional phenomenon, which addressed both theoretical and applied research. The significance of this recent study is the first, which deal with this theme, to the author's knowledge, which in turn encourages other researchers to work on further research on this important issue. The study used the quantitative approach, in a cross-sectional study, using the sampling survey method. The questionnaire is appropriate for the exploratory nature of the research. Therefore, three hundred seventy-six cancer patients were stratified calculated and selected using the convenience sampling method. The sample size was calculated using the sampling web of https://www.idsurvey.com/en/sample-size-calculator/ , sample size calculator, with a margin error of 0.05.
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    Communication Skills in Patients-Healthcare Providers Interactions: Learning from Patients Complaints
    (Deanship of Research - Al-Quds University, 2025-06-01) Saja Quqas; Diana Sabarneh; Jana Harahsheh; Narmeen Abuayyash; Shaymaa Qashqeesh; Ayman Ikhlayel; Hussin Farajeen
    This study aimed to assess the communication skills in patient-healthcare providers interactions: learning from patient complaints at Bethlehem and Hebron hospitals. The study used the quantitative approach, in a cross-sectional study, using a questionnaire, which is appropriate for the exploratory nature of the research. Therefore, three hundred sixty-eight health patients were stratified calculated, based on hospital and Governorate, and were selected using the convenience sampling method. The sample size was calculated using the sampling web of http://www.surveysystem.com/sscalc.htm, sample size calculator, with a margin of error of 1.11. To achieve this end, a 11-item scale was used to measure the communication skills in patient- healthcare providers interactions: learning from patient complaints at Bethlehem and Hebron hospitals, that was developed by the research team, based on Norouzinia et al. (1111) scale, taking into consideration the cultural appropriateness in the Palestinian society. A 1-point Likert scale (ranging from strongly agree to strongly disagree) was used to measure responses. The collected data were statistically analyzed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS).
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    Empathy in patient care
    (Deanship of Research - Al-Quds University, 2025-06-01) Farah Mish'al; Tasneem Masalmeh; Qusai Ayash; Malak Jumhoor; Yasmin Iskafi; Alaa Sarhan; Tamara Ubaid; Bassam Halaikawi; Bassam Banat
    Background: The Arnold P. Gold Foundation emphasizes the importance of empathy in patient care, promoting humanism through respectful relationships between physicians, team members, and patients. Organizational characteristics influence nurses' perceptions of communication, empathy, and emotional intelligence, promoting therapeutic change. Healthcare professionals should educate family caregivers on self-care and the importance of empathy in their role, as the demanding nature of caregiving can negatively impact their physical and mental well-being.
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    Evaluation of drug-related problems in community pharmacies: Pharmacists’ Intervention Study
    (Deanship of Research - Al-Quds University, 2025-06-01) Samah Adwan; Rema Salamah; Maher Khdour
    Background: Drug-related problems (DRPs) lead to avoidable negative health effects. In addition to identifying the characteristics linked to a higher risk of DRP in a community pharmacy setting, the study's objectives included defining the types, numbers, and frequencies of DRPs in community pharmacies in the Ramallah governorate.
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    Intuitive Eating: its relationship with Body Mass Index, Internalized Weight Stigma, and Perceived Stress levels among young adults in the West Bank
    (Deanship of Research - Al-Quds University, 2025-06) Yasmine Bilal Al Hmeidi; Bisan Shaqeirat; Sara Manasrah; Lama Ayad
    Background: Intuitive Eating (IE) offers a refreshing approach to counter the dieting culture by emphasizing the importance of listening to our body's natural cues of hunger and satiety. For quite some time now, it has garnered a lot of attention due to numerous studies highlighting its ability to reduce Perceived Stress (PS), Body Mass Index (BMI), and Internalized Weight Stigma (IWS), which refers to the societal devaluation of individuals who are perceived to be overweight. Given the limited knowledge about IE within the Palestinian community, this study aims to assess the impact of IE on BMI, PS, and IWS levels in individuals aged 20-28, specifically those from a Palestinian background, particularly in the West Bank.
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    Investigating differentially expressed genes in colorectal cancer datasets using a bioinformatics approach
    (Deanship of Research - Al-Quds University, 2025-06-01) Sama Milhem; Tasnim Nour; Haneen Nur
    Background: This study aimed to analyze GEO and TCGA data to enhance understanding of prognosis in early-stage colorectal cancer patients. Therefore, SLC26A3 and CLCA4 are supposed to be a risk classification markers for early-stage colorectal cancer and were discovered through bioinformatics tools.
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    Knowledge and Perception of Preventive Health Screenings for Cancer Among University Students, Palestine
    (Deanship of Research - Al-Quds University, 2025-06-01) Saja Rawajbeh; Khadija Assal; Weam Naser; Ayah Abukharob; Maya Shawakha; Ibrahim Ghannam
    Background: Cancer remains a significant global health challenge, with 20 million new diagnoses and 9.7 million cancer-related deaths reported in 2022. Cancer incidence in Palestine has more than doubled from 53.7 to 119.2 per 100,000 people (2010-2021), highlighting the critical importance of early detection. This study assessed knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding cancer screening among Palestinian university students.
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    Knowledge of Hepatitis B and C Virus Infections and Vaccination Awareness among University Students in Palestine: A Cross-Sectional Study
    (Deanship of Research - Al-Quds University, 2025-06-01) Amal Awatlha; Majdia Aslan; Nameer Alassa; Raed Halaeqa; Malak Thweib; Ibrahim Ghannam
    Background: Hepatitis B (HBV) and C (HCV) infections are major global health issues, causing approximately 1.3 million deaths annually worldwide. In Palestine, understanding knowledge gaps among university students is crucial for developing targeted interventions. This study aimed to investigate students' knowledge of these infections and related vaccination practices among university students in Palestine.
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    Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices of Palestinian School Teachers about Epilepsy: A Cross-sectional Study
    (Deanship of Research - Al-Quds University, 2025-06-01) Tarteel Abu Khalaf; Safa Abukhalaf; Abed Alrahman Jaafreh; MPH Abeer Ghanayem
    Background: Epilepsy is a common chronic neurological condition among children, often presenting significant challenges in academic, social, and emotional domains. Although evidence indicates a lack of their knowledge and preparedness, school teachers are essential in ensuring the safety and inclusion of students with epilepsy. Inadequate knowledge and readiness to deal with epilepsy might result in stigma, inefficient behaviors, or a lost chance to provide necessary first aid during a seizure.
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    Nursing students’ perceptions, satisfaction, and knowledge toward utilizing immersive virtual reality application in human anatomy course: quasi-experimental
    (Deanship of Research - Al-Quds University, 2025-06-01) Dania Mahmoud Bdah; Israa Natsheh; Lareen Abu Helo; Rasha Muhsen; Younes Shehadeh; Amna Salah; Naeem Froukh
    Background: A paradigm shift in nursing education is required to prepare Z generation of nursing students through integrated innovative technologies as teaching strategies, such as immersive virtual reality in several bioscience and main courses, to facilitate and enhance the learning process.
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    The Effectiveness of Utilized Mobile Learning Application on Undergraduate Nursing Students' Knowledge, Performance, and Self-Confidence in Clinical Practice
    (Deanship of Research - Al-Quds University, 2025-06-01) Samar Thabet Jallad; Islam Jamal Zeer; Dania Abu Dabbous; Aya Mujahed; Sireen Samman; Timaa Alqaisi; Safaa Abu Tair; Noor Bader
    Introduction: Developing new tools utilizing a theoretical nursing framework and the learner-centered education philosophy is deemed essential to bridging the theory-practice gap in nursing by facilitating the transfer of skills and knowledge between learning and clinical settings. Purpose: This study aimed to examine the usefulness of utilized mobile learning in nursing practice on nursing students’ satisfaction, knowledge, and self-efficacy, via different interactive clinical nursing skills mobile applications.