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    The First Palestinian Trauma Registry: A Multicenter Retrospective Cohort
    (Deanship of Research - Al-Quds University, 2025-06-01) Peter Bael; Zakaria Abu Ghattas; Adam Albadd; Sandra Istefan; Malik Itmaiza; Bayan Alqtishat; Nizar Qumsiyeh; Hussein Hallak; Tawfeek Al-Shobaki
    Introduction: Trauma is a major force of global mortality and morbidity and a preventable health and economic burden. Low and middle-income countries lack trauma registries despite accounting for 90% of trauma-related deaths, and with under-representation in global studies, they require further characterization. In 2023, Palestine faced major health challenges related to trauma, emphasizing the need for a trauma registry, particularly due to its global impact in conflict zones. This study marks the establishment of Palestine’s first trauma registry.
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    Risk Assessment of Cutaneous Leishmaniasis in the West Bank, Palestine: A Case Control Study
    (Deanship of Research - Al-Quds University, 2025-06-01) Rahmeh Daraghmeh
    Background: Cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL) is a vector-borne parasitic disease transmitted by sand-fly bites. In Palestine, CL is endemic and poses a significant public health challenge, particularly in areas like Jericho and Jenin. Previous studies predict a rise in CL incidence in Palestine until 2060.
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    Postpartum Depression in Palestine
    (Deanship of Research - Al-Quds University, 2025-06-01) Duha Bani Odeh; Batool; Rama; Mays; Christina; Amanda Khalaf
    Background: Postpartum depression (PPD) is a significant public health concern worldwide, with serious implications for maternal mental health, infant development, and family dynamics. Mothers in underserved communities, particularly in low- and middle-income countries, face additional challenges that may increase their vulnerability to postpartum depression, including limited access to healthcare, insufficient social support, and economic hardship. Despite its recognized impact, PPD remains underdiagnosed and undertreated in Palestine. This study explores the relationship between social support and the severity of postpartum depression symptoms among mothers in underserved Palestinian communities.
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    Palestinian community pharmacists' practices, attitudes, and barriers towards providing mental health care: A cross-sectional survey
    (Deanship of Research - Al-Quds University, 2025-06-01) Sondos Iseed; Aya Manassra; Rania Ghanem a; Maher Khdour
    Background: Mental disorders pose a significant public health challenge worldwide, with increasing prevalence and substantial social and economic burdens. Community pharmacists, as easily accessible healthcare professionals, have the potential to play a key role in mental health care by providing medication counseling, ensuring adherence, and offering patient support. Despite this, their involvement remains limited due to various educational, structural, and attitudinal barriers. In Palestine, pharmacists are not systematically integrated into mental health care, necessitating an evaluation of their role, confidence, and challenges in providing pharmaceutical care to individuals with mental illnesses.
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    MS and Neurotrauma: Meta Analysis
    (Deanship of Research - Al-Quds University, 2025-06-01) Nidal Mtawea; Yazan AlHabil; Obada Hossoon; Mariam AlQam; Sakeena Saife; Sewar Qurt; Omar Shamali; Majd Oweidat; Hamzeh Yacoub; Kholoud Saleh; Sara Sholi; Seema Hameedi; Lana Helal; Arwa Jader; Ahmad Abu Hassan
    Background: Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic neurodegenerative disease characterized by the degeneration of myelin sheaths and activation of astrocytes and microglia. Recent studies suggest a potential link between neurotrauma, particularly head injuries, and MS development.