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Perception Of Lebanese Women On Preferred Mode Ofdelivery And Its Associated Complications, Hala Ahmadieh Assistant Professor Of Internal Medicine, Department Of Clinical Science, Faculty Of Medicine, Salah Malas Lecturer Of Obstetrics And Gynecology, Department Of Clinical Science, Faculty Of Medicine,, Nadia Jradi Senior Lecturer Of Pediatrics, Department Of Clinical Science, Faculty Of Medicine
Perception Of Lebanese Women On Preferred Mode Ofdelivery And Its Associated Complications, Hala Ahmadieh Assistant Professor Of Internal Medicine, Department Of Clinical Science, Faculty Of Medicine, Salah Malas Lecturer Of Obstetrics And Gynecology, Department Of Clinical Science, Faculty Of Medicine,, Nadia Jradi Senior Lecturer Of Pediatrics, Department Of Clinical Science, Faculty Of Medicine
BAU Journal - Health and Wellbeing
Cesarean section, since ancient times, has been known to be an alternative mode to normal vaginal delivery. It is clinically indicated in certain situations. However, nowadays, Cesarean section rates are increased worldwide and in Lebanon, and instead of being an alternative, it has become the primary choice for certain women and physicians, who decide that their patients should go for that option. The purpose of our study was to investigate the perception of Lebanese women towards different modes of delivery in Lebanon. A cross- sectional study was conducted, where participants, aged 18 to 55, were selected in different regions across …
Diabetes And Depression: Relation To Glycemic Control, Hala Ahmadieh
Diabetes And Depression: Relation To Glycemic Control, Hala Ahmadieh
BAU Journal - Health and Wellbeing
Diabetes mellitus is a worldwide highly prevalent chronic metabolic disorder, characterized by hyperglycemia, and is associated with significant complications, including the microvascular complications such as neuropathy, retinopathy and nephropathy and the macrovascular complications such as cardiovascular, cerebrovascular disease and peripheral vascular disease, thus leading to significant morbidity and mortality. Patients with diabetes were found to be 1.4-3 times more likely to suffer from comorbid depression when compared to non-diabetics, and depression in diabetes is usually persistent and/or recurrent. Depression was found to be increased among patients with type I and type II diabetes mellitus, which have higher glycosylated hemoglobin. Association …