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Klein S, Błażek M, Świetlik D. Risk and protective factors for postpartum depression among Polish women - a prospective study. J Psychosom Obstet Gynaecol 2024; 45:2291634. [PMID: 38064700 DOI: 10.1080/0167482x.2023.2291634] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2023] [Accepted: 12/01/2023] [Indexed: 12/18/2023] Open
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This prospective study conducted at a single center in 2022 aims to identify risk and protective factors for postpartum depression (PPD) in Polish women and to assess the impact of pregnancy, delivery, the postpartum period, and psychosocial factors on PPD. After delivery and 4 weeks later, 311 women filled out two questionnaires of our design related to risk factors for PPD. Immune Power Personality Questionnaire, Walsh Family Resilience Questionnaire, and Edinburg Postnatal Depression Scale were also applied. The predictors of PPD identified at two time points included: use of antidepressants, previous depressive episodes, family history of depression, risk of preterm delivery, anxiety about child's health, and breastfeeding and sleep problems. Risk factors for PPD found only after delivery were: suicidal ideation before pregnancy, stressful life events, premature rupture of the membranes, and cesarean section. Inhalation analgesia during labor reduced the PPD frequency. At 4 weeks' postpartum, regular physical activity was also predictive of PPD, while breastfeeding, financial satisfaction, and sufficient sleep duration were protective factors. PPD after delivery was negatively correlated with capacity to confide, hardiness, assertiveness, self-complexity, and communication. PPD at 4 weeks postpartum decreased belief systems, organization patterns, and communication. Two proposed self-designed questionnaires can be useful for effectively screening PPD in the Polish population.
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- Sebastian Klein
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Pomeranian Hospitals, Wejherowo, Poland
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- Department of Quality of Life Research, Faculty of Health Sciences, Medical University of Gdansk, Gdansk, Poland
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- Division of Biostatistics and Neural Networks, Medical University of Gdansk, Gdansk, Poland
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Wang S, Cai Z, Gao G, Yan S. Correlation Between Maternal Anxiety During Mid-Pregnancy and Subsequent Infant Sleep Issues: A Cross-Sectional Study from 2015 to 2016. Int J Gen Med 2024; 17:623-633. [PMID: 38410242 PMCID: PMC10894751 DOI: 10.2147/ijgm.s445604] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/27/2023] [Accepted: 01/25/2024] [Indexed: 02/28/2024] Open
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Purpose To explore the correlation between maternal anxiety during mid-pregnancy and infant sleep issues based on the anxiety status of mothers in mid-pregnancy. Patients and Methods A cohort of 2122 primigravida women from Ma'anshan City, Anhui Province, was followed from pregnancy until 6 months postpartum. The study analyzed the impact of maternal anxiety on infant sleep patterns, including primary caregivers, encompassing insufficient sleep duration, frequent nocturnal awakenings, prolonged nocturnal awakening durations, and elongated sleep latency. Results A total of 1891 mother-infant pairs were included in this analysis. After adjusting for confounding factors, a positive correlation was found between maternal anxiety during mid-pregnancy and insufficient sleep duration (OR=1.69, 95% CI:1.13-2.52), and elongated sleep latency (OR=2.26, 95% CI:1.61-3.18). Conclusion Maternal anxiety during mid-pregnancy is associated with sleep issues in infants. Addressing maternal mental health during pregnancy may enhance sleep quality for mothers and infants, promoting overall maternal-infant health.
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- Sumei Wang
- Ma’anshan Maternal and Child Health Center, Ma’anshan, Anhiu Province, 243011, People’s Republic of China
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- Ma’anshan Maternal and Child Health Center, Ma’anshan, Anhiu Province, 243011, People’s Republic of China
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- Ma’anshan Maternal and Child Health Center, Ma’anshan, Anhiu Province, 243011, People’s Republic of China
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- Ma’anshan Maternal and Child Health Center, Ma’anshan, Anhiu Province, 243011, People’s Republic of China
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Alshammari RF, Khan FH, Alkwai HM, Alenazi F, Alshammari KF, Sogeir EKA, Batool A, Khalid AA. Role of Parity and Age in Cesarean Section Rate among Women: A Retrospective Cohort Study in Hail, Saudi Arabia. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2023; 20:1486. [PMID: 36674239 PMCID: PMC9865448 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph20021486] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/26/2022] [Revised: 01/10/2023] [Accepted: 01/11/2023] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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In the context of the global increase in the rate of cesarean deliveries, with an associated higher morbidity and mortality, this study aimed to investigate the role of maternal age and parity in the cesarean section rate among women in the Hail Region of Saudi Arabia. This retrospective cohort study used data collected from the labor ward of the Maternity and Child Health Hospital, Hail, over a period of 8 months, forming a cohort of 500 women. Women were categorized into four different parity classes. The results revealed that there was no significant relationship between cesarean deliveries and maternal age (p-value, 0.07). There was no significant difference in the mode of delivery between the study's parity cohort group. A significant increase in cesarean deliveries was noticed among obese women with a BMI between 35-39.9 (52.14%). This increase was even greater among those with a BMI above 40 (63.83%). Fetal distress, malpresentation and abruptio placenta were the most significant indications for CS among all age groups (p-value 0.000, 0.021, and 0.048, respectively). Conclusions: The number of cesarean deliveries has no association with parity or age. However, there was a statistically significant association with BMI, a perineal tear after previous vaginal delivery, and a history of diabetes mellitus and gestational diabetes. The most reported reasons for CS were fetal distress, malpresentation, and abruptio placenta among all age groups.
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- Reem Falah Alshammari
- Department of Family and Community Medicine, College of Medicine, University of Ha’il, Ha’il 55476, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Family and Community Medicine, College of Medicine, University of Ha’il, Ha’il 55476, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pediatrics, College of Medicine, University of Ha’il, Ha’il 55476, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacology, College of Medicine, University of Ha’il, Ha’il 55476, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Family and Community Medicine, College of Medicine, University of Ha’il, Ha’il 55476, Saudi Arabia
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- Maternity and Child Hospital, Ha’il 55471, Saudi Arabia
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- William Harvey Hospital, East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust Kent, Canterbury CT1 3NG, UK
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Matraszek-Gawron R, Chwil M, Terlecki K, Skoczylas MM. Current Knowledge of the Antidepressant Activity of Chemical Compounds from Crocus sativus L. Pharmaceuticals (Basel) 2022; 16:58. [PMID: 36678554 PMCID: PMC9860663 DOI: 10.3390/ph16010058] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/27/2022] [Revised: 12/09/2022] [Accepted: 12/12/2022] [Indexed: 01/03/2023] Open
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Psychotropic effect of Crocus sativus L. (family Iridaceae) biologically active chemical compounds are quite well documented and they can therefore be used in addition to the conventional pharmacological treatment of depression. This systematic review on antidepressant compounds in saffron crocus and their mechanisms of action and side effects is based on publications released between 1995−2022 and data indexed in 15 databases under the following search terms: antidepressant effect, central nervous system, Crocus sativus, cognitive impairement, crocin, crocetin, depression, dopamine, dopaminergic and serotonergic systems, picrocrocin, phytotherapy, neurotransmitters, safranal, saffron, serotonin, and biologically active compounds. The comparative analysis of the publications was based on 414 original research papers. The investigated literature indicates the effectiveness and safety of aqueous and alcoholic extracts and biologically active chemical compounds (alkaloids, anthocyanins, carotenoids, flavonoid, phenolic, saponins, and terpenoids) isolated from various organs (corms, leaves, flower petal, and stigmas) in adjuvant treatment of depression and anxiety. Monoamine reuptake inhibition, N-methyl-d-aspartate (NMDA) receptor antagonism, and gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA)-α agonism are the main proposed mechanism of the antidepressant action. The antidepressant and neuroprotective effect of extract components is associated with their anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activity. The mechanism of their action, interactions with conventional drugs and other herbal preparations and the safety of use are not fully understood; therefore, further detailed research in this field is necessary. The presented results regarding the application of C. sativus in phytotherapy are promising in terms of the use of herbal preparations to support the treatment of depression. This is particularly important given the steady increase in the incidence of this disease worldwide and social effects.
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- Renata Matraszek-Gawron
- Department of Botany and Plant Physiology, University of Life Sciences in Lublin, Akademicka 15 Street, 20-950 Lublin, Poland
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- Department of Botany and Plant Physiology, University of Life Sciences in Lublin, Akademicka 15 Street, 20-950 Lublin, Poland
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- Department of Vascular Surgery and Angiology, Medical University of Lublin, Racławickie 1 Street, 20-059 Lublin, Poland
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- Department of Diagnostic Imaging and Interventional Radiology, Pomeranian Medical University in Szczecin, Unii Lubelskiej 1 Street, 71-252 Szczecin, Poland
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Škodová Z, Bánovčinová Ľ, Urbanová E, Grendár M, Bašková M. Factor Structure of the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale in a Sample of Postpartum Slovak Women. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2021; 18:ijerph18126298. [PMID: 34200855 PMCID: PMC8296120 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph18126298] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/05/2021] [Revised: 06/07/2021] [Accepted: 06/08/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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BACKGROUND Postpartum depression has a negative impact on quality of life. The aim of this study was to examine the factor structure and psychometric properties of the Slovak version of the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS). METHODS A paper and pencil version of the 10-item EPDS questionnaire was administered personally to 577 women at baseline during their stay in hospital on the second to fourth day postpartum (age, 30.6 ± 4.9 years; 73.5% vaginal births vs. 26.5% operative births; 59.4% primiparas). A total of 198 women participated in the online follow-up 6-8 weeks postpartum (questionnaire sent via e-mail). RESULTS The Slovak version of the EPDS had Cronbach's coefficients of 0.84 and 0.88 at baseline (T1) and follow-up, respectively. The three-dimensional model of the scale offered good fit for both the baseline (χ2(df = 28) = 1339.38, p < 0.001; CFI = 0.99, RMSEA = 0.02, and TLI = 0.99) and follow-up (χ2(df = 45) = 908.06, p < 0.001, CFI = 0.93, RMSEA = 0.09, and TL = 0.90). A risk of major depression (EPDS score ≥ 13) was identified in 6.1% in T1 and 11.6% in the follow-up. Elevated levels of depression symptoms (EPDS score ≥ 10) were identified in 16.7% and 22.7% of the respondents at baseline and follow-up, respectively. CONCLUSIONS The Slovak translation of the EPDS showed good consistency, convergent validity, and model characteristics. The routine use of EPDS can contribute to improving the quality of postnatal health care.
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- Zuzana Škodová
- Department of Midwifery, Jessenius Faculty of Medicine, Comenius University, 03601 Martin, Slovakia; (Z.Š.); (Ľ.B.); (E.U.)
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- Department of Midwifery, Jessenius Faculty of Medicine, Comenius University, 03601 Martin, Slovakia; (Z.Š.); (Ľ.B.); (E.U.)
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- Department of Midwifery, Jessenius Faculty of Medicine, Comenius University, 03601 Martin, Slovakia; (Z.Š.); (Ľ.B.); (E.U.)
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- Bioinformatic Unit, Biomedical Center Martin, Jessenius Faculty of Medicine, Comenius University, 03601 Martin, Slovakia;
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- Department of Midwifery, Jessenius Faculty of Medicine, Comenius University, 03601 Martin, Slovakia; (Z.Š.); (Ľ.B.); (E.U.)
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Luciano M, Sampogna G, Del Vecchio V, Giallonardo V, Perris F, Carfagno M, Raia ML, Di Vincenzo M, La Verde M, Torella M, Fiorillo A. The Transition From Maternity Blues to Full-Blown Perinatal Depression: Results From a Longitudinal Study. Front Psychiatry 2021; 12:703180. [PMID: 34803751 PMCID: PMC8595294 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyt.2021.703180] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2021] [Accepted: 09/30/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Background: The aims of the present study are to: (1) assess the frequency of maternity blues (MB); (2) identify the clinical and social characteristics more frequently associated with the onset of depressive symptoms after delivery; and (3) verify the hypothesis that the presence of maternity blues is a risk factor for the onset of a full-blown depressive episode in the 12 months after delivery. Methods: This is a longitudinal observational study. All pregnant women who gave birth at the inpatient unit of Gynecology and Obstetrics of the University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli" from December 2019 to February 2021 have been invited to participate in the study. Upon acceptance, women were asked to complete the Italian version of the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale along with an ad-hoc questionnaire on the women's sociodemographic, gynecological and peripartum characteristics as well as their psychiatric history. Women have been reassessed after one, 3, 6 and 12 months. Results: A total of 359 women were recruited within 3 days from delivery, with a mean EPDS total score of 5.51 (±4.20). Eighty-three women (23.1%) reported the presence of maternity blues. Mean EPDS total scores were 12.8 (±0.2) in the MB group vs. 4.26 (±0.2) in the group without MB (p <0.0001). MB predictors were the presence of an anxiety disorder with an onset 6 months prior to pregnancy, of preeclampsia, of increased fetal health rate, of conflicts with relatives other than partner and having a partner with an anxiety disorder. At multivariate analyses the presence of MB increased 7-time the risk to have a higher EPDS score at follow-up assessments (OR: 7.79; CI: 6.88-8.70, p <0.000). This risk is almost four times higher 1 months after the delivery (OR: 4.66; CI: 2.54-6.75, p < 0.000), almost three times higher after 3 months (OR: 2.98; CI: 0.50-5.46, p < 0.01) and almost six times higher after 12 months (OR: 5.88; CI: 3.20-8.54, p < 0.000). Conclusions: Although MB was a self-limiting condition in the majority of cases, depressive symptoms arose quite often immediately after the childbirth. Professionals should be trained to monitor symptoms of MB and its transition toward a depressive episode.
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- Mario Luciano
- Department of Psychiatry, University of Campania, "L. Vanvitelli", Naples, Italy
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- Department of Psychiatry, University of Campania, "L. Vanvitelli", Naples, Italy
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- Department of Psychiatry, University of Campania, "L. Vanvitelli", Naples, Italy
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- Department of Psychiatry, University of Campania, "L. Vanvitelli", Naples, Italy
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- Department of Psychiatry, University of Campania, "L. Vanvitelli", Naples, Italy
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- Department of Psychiatry, University of Campania, "L. Vanvitelli", Naples, Italy
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- Department of Psychiatry, University of Campania, "L. Vanvitelli", Naples, Italy
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- Department of Psychiatry, University of Campania, "L. Vanvitelli", Naples, Italy
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- Department of Woman, Child and General and Specialized Surgery, Obstetrics and Gynaecology Unit, University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Naples, Italy
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- Department of Woman, Child and General and Specialized Surgery, Obstetrics and Gynaecology Unit, University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Naples, Italy
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- Department of Woman, Child and General and Specialized Surgery, Obstetrics and Gynaecology Unit, University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Naples, Italy
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Al-Rifai RH, Elbarazi I, Ali N, Loney T, Oulhaj A, Ahmed LA. Knowledge and Preference Towards Mode of Delivery among Pregnant Women in the United Arab Emirates: The Mutaba'ah Study. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2020; 18:E36. [PMID: 33374611 PMCID: PMC7793149 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph18010036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/05/2020] [Revised: 12/11/2020] [Accepted: 12/15/2020] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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BACKGROUND The rate of cesarean section (CS) is growing in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Pregnant women's knowledge on the mode of delivery, factors associated with lack of adequate knowledge, and preference towards CS delivery were investigated. METHODS Baseline cross-sectional data from 1617 pregnant women who participated in the Mutaba'ah Study between September 2018 and March 2020 were analyzed. A self-administered questionnaire inquiring about demographic and maternal characteristics, ten knowledge-based statements about mode of delivery, and one question about preference towards mode of delivery was used. Knowledge on the mode of delivery was categorized into "adequate (total score 6-10)" or "lack of adequate (total score 0-5)" knowledge. Crude and multivariable models were used to identify factors associated with "lack of adequate" knowledge on the mode of delivery and factors associated with CS preference. RESULTS A total of 1303 (80.6%) pregnant women (mean age 30.6 ± 5.8 years) completed the questionnaire. The majority (57.1%) were ≥30 years old, in their third trimester (54.5%), and had at least one child (76.6%). In total, 20.8% underwent CS delivery in the previous pregnancy, and 9.4% preferred CS delivery for the current pregnancy. A total of 78.4% of pregnant women lacked adequate knowledge on the mode of delivery. The level of those who lacked adequate knowledge was similar across women in different pregnancy trimesters. Young women (18-24 years) (adjusted odds ratios (aOR), 3.07, 95% confidence interval (CI), 1.07-8.86) and women who had CS delivery in the previous pregnancy (aOR, 1.90, 95% CI, 1.06-3.40) were more likely to be classified with a lack of adequate knowledge. Age (aOR, 1.08, 95% CI, 1.02-1.14), employment (aOR, 1.96, 95% CI, 1.13-3.40), or previous CS delivery (aOR, 31.10, 95% CI, 17.71-55.73) were associated with a preference towards CS delivery. CONCLUSION This study showed that pregnant women may not fully appreciate the health risks associated with different modes of delivery. Therefore, antenatal care appointments should include a balanced discussion on the potential benefits and harms associated with different delivery modes.
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- Rami H. Al-Rifai
- Institute of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, United Arab Emirates University, Al Ain P.O. Box 17666, UAE; (I.E.); (N.A.); (A.O.); (L.A.A.)
- Zayed Centre for Health Sciences, United Arab Emirates University, Al Ain P.O. Box 17666, UAE
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- Institute of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, United Arab Emirates University, Al Ain P.O. Box 17666, UAE; (I.E.); (N.A.); (A.O.); (L.A.A.)
- Zayed Centre for Health Sciences, United Arab Emirates University, Al Ain P.O. Box 17666, UAE
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- Institute of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, United Arab Emirates University, Al Ain P.O. Box 17666, UAE; (I.E.); (N.A.); (A.O.); (L.A.A.)
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- College of Medicine, Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences, Dubai P.O. Box 505055, UAE;
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- Institute of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, United Arab Emirates University, Al Ain P.O. Box 17666, UAE; (I.E.); (N.A.); (A.O.); (L.A.A.)
- Zayed Centre for Health Sciences, United Arab Emirates University, Al Ain P.O. Box 17666, UAE
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- Institute of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, United Arab Emirates University, Al Ain P.O. Box 17666, UAE; (I.E.); (N.A.); (A.O.); (L.A.A.)
- Zayed Centre for Health Sciences, United Arab Emirates University, Al Ain P.O. Box 17666, UAE
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