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An Observational, Retrospective, Study To Assess Sehetna Wellness Program Impact On Employees’ Well-Being And Health, Wafaa Saeed, Lina Shaker, Laila Ghanem, Mohamed El Aziz, Omer Mostafa, Rabab Youssef May 2024

An Observational, Retrospective, Study To Assess Sehetna Wellness Program Impact On Employees’ Well-Being And Health, Wafaa Saeed, Lina Shaker, Laila Ghanem, Mohamed El Aziz, Omer Mostafa, Rabab Youssef

BAU Journal - Health and Wellbeing

Wellness is an ongoing process that leads to realizing one's full potential, with studies showing reduced inpatient admissions, healthcare costs, and improved health-related quality of life through participation in large-scale wellness programs. SEHETNA program is a wellness initiative conducted with the Egyptian Group for Import and Export (EGMED) to enhance employees’ well-being. This study aimed to assess the SEHETNA wellness program impact on the general health of employees. This is a retrospective descriptive observational study including employees enrolled in wellness program for up to 12-months in 2021. Data were entered and analyzed using SPSS. Descriptive analysis was done, categorical variables …


Autism Awareness Among The Lebanese Population, Nourhan El Zein Beirut Arab University, Faculty Of Medicine, Alaa Hajjar, Nadia Jradi Senior Lecturer Of Pediatrics, Department Of Clinical Sciences, Faculty Of Medicine Sep 2020

Autism Awareness Among The Lebanese Population, Nourhan El Zein Beirut Arab University, Faculty Of Medicine, Alaa Hajjar, Nadia Jradi Senior Lecturer Of Pediatrics, Department Of Clinical Sciences, Faculty Of Medicine

BAU Journal - Health and Wellbeing

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a developmental disorder characterized by persistent problems in social communication and interaction; it is currently diagnosed in 1 out of every 67 children. Symptoms of ASD are most commonly recognized in the second year of life, but may be present earlier. Although there is no medical cure for autism, some intervention plans can improve attention, learning and related behaviors; outcome is significantly improved if early intervention is provided. Therefore, promoting autism awareness can assure an early diagnosis and subsequently an early intervention to provide each person with ASD the opportunity to achieve the highest possible …


Lymphoma: Exploring Awareness In Lebanon, Nariman Salem, Lena Abou Merhi, Ghwia Adra, Rayan Ayoub, Nour El-Akash, Sara Chaar, Adeeb Awad Awad, Omar Dasuki, Jan 2020

Lymphoma: Exploring Awareness In Lebanon, Nariman Salem, Lena Abou Merhi, Ghwia Adra, Rayan Ayoub, Nour El-Akash, Sara Chaar, Adeeb Awad Awad, Omar Dasuki,

BAU Journal - Health and Wellbeing

In 2012, 14.1 million patients were diagnosed with cancer worldwide of which 385,700 estimated new cases of non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL). Also, 81,080 new cases of lymphoma were reported in the United States (US) among both genders in 2016. In Lebanon, Lymphoma represents the fifth most frequent cancer, nonetheless, little is known regarding its epidemiological attributes. This study aims to determine the current knowledge of the Lebanese people living in Lebanon about Lymphoma. About 400 participants were approached in public places, universities, hospitals or work places in different regions across Lebanon. A survey including questions about lymph nodes, cancer and lymphoma …