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Evaluation of hypertension knowledge among hypertensive and non-hypertensive adults: a crosssectional study from Palestine
(An-Najah National University, 2018-12-07)
Hypertension is one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide and significantly
contributes to the burden of non-communicable diseases especially in low and middle income countries
like Palestine. The ...
Effectiveness of Educational Intervention on Physical Activity-Related Knowledge among High School Students in Southern Rural Palestinian Community, in 2012
(IDOSI Publications, 2014-10-04)
Low Physical activity during adolescence is recognized as a key public health concern. School-based
interventions are thought to be the most globally applicable and effective way to counteract levels of physical
inactivity ...
Palestinian Nurses Knowledge and Attitudes Regarding Pain Management
(2017-03-03)
The under-treatment of pain is the most disturbing and annoying symptom for hospitalized patients worldwide, yet it is
poorly assessed and managed. Pain undermines a person’s quality of life and negatively affects their ...
Knowledge of Palestinian University Women Employees About Heart Disease: Across-Sectional Study
(International Knowledge Sharing Platform, IISTE, 2016-09-15)
Heart disease is the first leading cause of death and disability for women worldwide, yet the condition is largely
preventable and few women perceive themselves at risk. Evidence in the literature supports diminished
awareness ...
Knowledge of Cardiovascular Disease among Undergraduate University Students in Palestine
(International Knowledge Sharing Platform, IISTE, 2017-01-03)
Although cardiovascular diseases (CVD) typically occur in middle age or later, the initiating behaviors for the
development of CVD begins in childhood and continued into adulthood.CVD is estimated to cause 40% of ...
Dental caries experience and associated risk indicators among Palestinian pregnant women in the Jerusalem area: a crosssectional study
(Springer, 2018-10-22)
Background: This study described the dental caries experience of Palestinian pregnant women and examined its
relationships to their oral health knowledge, beliefs, behavior, and access to dental care.
Methods: Pregnant ...
Pharmacists’ Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices Towards Herbal Remedies In West Bank, Palestine
(International Medical Society, 2016-06-03)
Background:
There is an increasing trend towards consumption of
complementary and alternative herbal products in many parts of the
world.
Objectives:
The purpose of this study was to investigate the knowled
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