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The Impact Of Covid-19 Quarantine On Lifestyle Indicators In The United Arab Emirates, Sharifa Alblooshi, Maryam Alfalasi, Zainab Taha, Farid El Ktaibi, Alia Khalid
The Impact Of Covid-19 Quarantine On Lifestyle Indicators In The United Arab Emirates, Sharifa Alblooshi, Maryam Alfalasi, Zainab Taha, Farid El Ktaibi, Alia Khalid
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Introduction: COVID-19 is a virus that has spread rapidly and brought economic and social crises all around the world. The current study aimed to investigate the impact of COVID-19 quarantine on dietary habits, physical activity, food purchasing, smoking, and sleeping patterns in the United Arab Emirates. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted using an online questionnaire between November 1st, 2020 and the end of January 2021. Citizens and residents of the UAE aged ≥ 18 years old were asked to complete an anonymous electronic questionnaire created via Google Forms and distributed on various platforms, such as WhatsApp, Twitter, and email. …
The Impact Of Covid-19 On Physical (In)Activity Behavior In 10 Arab Countries., Haleama Al Sabbah, Zainab Taha, Radwan Qasrawi, Enas A Assaf, Leila Cheikh Ismail, Ayesha S Al Dhaheri, Maha Hoteit, Ayoub Al-Jawaldeh, Reema Tayyem, Hiba Bawadi, Majid Alkhalaf, Khlood Bookari, Iman Kamel, Somaia Dashti, Sabika Allehdan, Tariq A Alalwan, Fadwa Hammouh, Mostafa I Waly, Diala Abu Al-Halawa, Rania Mansour, Allam Abu Farha, The Regional Corona Cooking Survey Group ( The Regional Corona Cooking Survey Group (
The Impact Of Covid-19 On Physical (In)Activity Behavior In 10 Arab Countries., Haleama Al Sabbah, Zainab Taha, Radwan Qasrawi, Enas A Assaf, Leila Cheikh Ismail, Ayesha S Al Dhaheri, Maha Hoteit, Ayoub Al-Jawaldeh, Reema Tayyem, Hiba Bawadi, Majid Alkhalaf, Khlood Bookari, Iman Kamel, Somaia Dashti, Sabika Allehdan, Tariq A Alalwan, Fadwa Hammouh, Mostafa I Waly, Diala Abu Al-Halawa, Rania Mansour, Allam Abu Farha, The Regional Corona Cooking Survey Group ( The Regional Corona Cooking Survey Group (
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Insufficient physical activity is considered a strong risk factor associated with non-communicable diseases. This study aimed to assess the impact of COVID-19 on physical (in)activity behavior in 10 Arab countries before and during the lockdown. A cross-sectional study using a validated online survey was launched originally in 38 different countries. The Eastern Mediterranean regional data related to the 10 Arabic countries that participated in the survey were selected for analysis in this study. A total of 12,433 participants were included in this analysis. The mean age of the participants was 30.3 (SD, 11.7) years. Descriptive and regression analyses were conducted …
Impact Of Covid-19 On Mental Health And Quality Of Life: Is There Any Effect? A Crosssectional Study Of The Mena Region, Ayesha S. Al Dhaheri, Mo'ath F. Bataineh, Maysm N. Mohamad, Abir Ajab, Amina Al Marzouqi, Amjad H. Jarrar, Carla Habib-Mourad, Dima O.Abu Jamous, Habiba I. Ali, Haleama Al Sabbah, Hayder Hasan, Lily Stojanovska, Mona Hashim, Osama A.Abd Elhameed, Reyad R.Shaker Obaid, Samar Elfeky, Sheima T. Saleh, Tareq M. Osaili, Leila Cheikh Ismail
Impact Of Covid-19 On Mental Health And Quality Of Life: Is There Any Effect? A Crosssectional Study Of The Mena Region, Ayesha S. Al Dhaheri, Mo'ath F. Bataineh, Maysm N. Mohamad, Abir Ajab, Amina Al Marzouqi, Amjad H. Jarrar, Carla Habib-Mourad, Dima O.Abu Jamous, Habiba I. Ali, Haleama Al Sabbah, Hayder Hasan, Lily Stojanovska, Mona Hashim, Osama A.Abd Elhameed, Reyad R.Shaker Obaid, Samar Elfeky, Sheima T. Saleh, Tareq M. Osaili, Leila Cheikh Ismail
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The COVID-19 pandemic is a major health crisis that has changed the life of millions globally. The purpose of this study was to assess the effect of the pandemic on mental health and quality of life among the general population in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. A total of 6142 adults from eighteen countries within the MENA region completed an online questionnaire between May and June 2020. Psychological impact was assessed using the Impact of Event Scale-Revised (IES-R) and the social and family support impact was assessed with questions from the Perceived Support Scale (PSS). The IES-R …
Disordered Eating Attitudes And Exercise Behavior Among Female Emirati College Students In The United Arab Emirates: A Cross- Sectional Study, Haleama Al Sabbah, Shatha Muhsineh
Disordered Eating Attitudes And Exercise Behavior Among Female Emirati College Students In The United Arab Emirates: A Cross- Sectional Study, Haleama Al Sabbah, Shatha Muhsineh
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Background: Growing evidence is showing high levels of physical inactivity and disordered eating attitudes among young females in the United Arab Emirates. This is clearly concerning, but little is known about the activity level of those with disordered eating attitudes and their dieting behavior. This study examines the female Emirati college students' disordered eating attitudes and its relation to exercise behavior. Method: A cross- sectional study using a validated and reliable questionnaire was conducted on 242 Emirati female students attending a public university in Dubai. Eating Attitudes Test- 26 (EAT26) was used to measure eating attitudes and the short International …