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    THE INTERPLAY OF SLEEP QUALITY AND SELF-EFFICACY ON MEDICAL STUDENT SYNDROME: A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY
    (Deanship of Scientific Research - Al-Quds University, 2026-05-12) Baraa Mohanned Nassar; Saeed Bakeer; Mohammed Amer Kamel; Ayman Khaled; Oday Shaar; Ibrahim Barham; Ahmad Hanani
    Medical Student Syndrome (MSS) is a form of health-related anxiety in which medical students misattribute normal bodily sensations to diseases encountered during their studies. Its global prevalence ranges from 5% to 81%, making it a significant concern in medical education. Sleep disturbances affect 30–76% of medical students, impairing emotional regulation and increasing stress reactivity. Low self-efficacy—defined as an individual’s belief in their ability to execute goal-directed behaviors—has been consistently linked to heightened anxiety and depression. Despite evidence linking both sleep quality and self-efficacy to anxiety, no prior study has examined their combined relationship with MSS.
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    PREVALENCE OF SUICIDAL RISK AND ITS ASSOCIATION WITH 2023 WAR EXPOSURE AMONG MEDICAL STUDENTS IN PALESTINE: A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY
    (Deanship of Scientific Research - Al-Quds University, 2026-05-12) Raghad S. Razem; Mohammad F. Zhour; Shahd T. Natsheh; Rama Dweik; Malak T. Etkaidek; Shams Shahateet; Israa Neal Mezyed; Saleem Hossam Helles; Mahmoud S. Alhaddad; Beesan Maraqa
    Background: Medical students are particularly susceptible to psychological distress, which may be intensified in conflict settings. Following the 2023 war in Palestine, concerns have emerged regarding the compounded impact of trauma exposure and academic stress on suicidality. Objectives: The primary objective of this study was to assess the prevalence of suicidal risk among Palestinian medical students and examine its association with direct and indirect war-related exposure, as well as mental health factors. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted from October to December 2025 among medical students across universities in the West Bank and Gaza Strip. This abstract presents a preliminary analysis of a randomly selected subset (n = 510). Participants completed a structured bilingual questionnaire incorporating validated measures: the Suicide Behaviors Questionnaire-Revised (SBQ-R), Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9), Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 (GAD-7), and a 13-item War Exposure Score.
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    NON-INVASIVE NEUROMODULATION IN DRUG-RESISTANT PEDIATRIC EPILEPSY: A SCOPING REVIEW
    (2026-05-12) Ayham Awad; Basil Abu Gheith; Ibrahim Zamara; Oday Hammad; Hadi Amro; Lama Mouharb; Osaid Tanbouz; Lara Ibrahim Ghannam
    Background: Drug-resistant epilepsy (DRE) in childhood is associated with a substantial seizure burden, neurodevelopmental morbidity, and limited treatment options, particularly when surgery is not feasible. Non-invasive neuromodulation has emerged as a potential adjunctive strategy; however, the pediatric evidence base remains fragmented across modalities and study designs. Objectives: This study aimed to map the extent, characteristics, and reported outcomes of the published literature on non-invasive neuromodulation for pediatric DRE. Methods: This scoping review was conducted according to a pre-registered OSF protocol (Registration DOI: 10.17605/OSF.IO/Q2D5Y) and aligned with JBI guidance and PRISMA-ScR reporting standards. The review focused on children and adolescents aged 0–18 years with DRE treated using non-invasive neuromodulation techniques, including transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS), repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS), and transcutaneous vagus nerve stimulation (tVNS/taVNS). Primary studies with original clinical data were included. A total of 5,846 records were identified from PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science; 1,560 duplicates were removed; 4,286 records were screened; 19 full texts were assessed; and 16 studies were included.
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    KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDES, AND DETERMINANTS OF CERVICAL CANCER SCREENING UPTAKE AMONG WOMEN IN PALESTINE: A POPULATION-BASED CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY
    (Deanship of Scientific Research - Al-Quds University, 2026-05-12) Leen Ghanim; Abeer Barri; Haya Alsheqerat; Yasmin Bozia; Baraa Musa; Natalie Haj; Ibaa Mosleh; Shahed Bakhtan; Sura Manadre; Razan Massarwa; Al-Hareth Amro; Salah Aldeen Deeb
    Cervical cancer is a malignant disease affecting the cervix and remains a major public health concern worldwide, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. It is primarily caused by persistent infection with high-risk human papillomavirus (HPV) and is largely preventable through vaccination and early screening. Despite the availability of effective screening methods such as the Pap smear test, many cases are still diagnosed at advanced stages due to the asymptomatic nature of early disease. In Palestine, cervical cancer is among the most common cancers affecting women, with relatively low incidence but concerning mortality rates. Limited access to screening services, low awareness, and sociocultural barriers contribute to reduced uptake of preventive practices.
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    KNOWLEDGE AND AWARENESS OF OCULAR ALLERGY AMONG UNDERGRADUATE UNIVERSITY STUDENTS IN PALESTINE; A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY
    (Deanship of Scientific Research - Al-Quds University, 2026-05-12) Haya Mustafa; Jana Faroun; Musab Dwaik; Yousef Mahmoud Barqawi; Sahar H.A. Jabari; Renad Atwan; Yahya Kayed AbuJwa’id; Salahaldeen Deeb; Alhareth M. Amro
    Background: Ocular allergy (OA) is one of the most common disorders worldwide, affecting millions of individuals of all ages. Although common, it is often underdiagnosed, with knowledge gaps and misconceptions that can contribute to delayed care and inappropriate self-treatment. Limited research has examined awareness and understanding of ocular allergy among university students in Palestine. Objectives: This study aimed to assess the knowledge, awareness, and misconceptions regarding OA and its subtypes among undergraduate university students. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 564 undergraduate students from multiple universities in Palestine using a self-administered, structured questionnaire. Awareness of OA was assessed by five multiple-choice questions with a maximum score of 5, while knowledge was evaluated through nine multiple-answer questions and multiple-choice questions with a maximum score of 18. Of the participants, 408 (72.3%) reported being aware of OA, with no significant differences by gender or age. The mean knowledge score (out of 18) was 9.95 ± 3.12, with scores ranging from 0 to 18. The majority had moderate knowledge (345 students, 61.2% scored 9–13); however, students in health-related programs did not consistently achieve the highest scores. Social media and friends or relatives were the primary sources of information (20.7% and 20.6%, respectively).