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Evaluating the Effectiveness of an Online Course on Pediatric Malnutrition for Syrian Health Professionals: Qualitative Delphi Study

Evaluating the Effectiveness of an Online Course on Pediatric Malnutrition for Syrian Health Professionals: Qualitative Delphi Study

However, existing e-learning platforms may not adequately address the unique challenges and context of conflict zones such as Syria, where resources are limited [10]. Local training initiatives are crucial to ensure contextual relevance and maximize impact.

Amal Sahyouni, Imad Zoukar, Mayssoon Dashash

JMIR Med Educ 2024;10:e53151

Feasibility and Acceptability Study of a Culturally Adapted Web-Based Intervention to Reduce Suicidal Ideation for Syrian Asylum Seekers and Refugees in the United Kingdom: Protocol for a Mixed Methods Study

Feasibility and Acceptability Study of a Culturally Adapted Web-Based Intervention to Reduce Suicidal Ideation for Syrian Asylum Seekers and Refugees in the United Kingdom: Protocol for a Mixed Methods Study

War in Syria has displaced over 6.8 million people, more than any other conflict since the Second World War [1]. As a result, Syrian asylum seekers and refugees have experienced several life-changing events including the loss of family members, property, and livelihood. These experiences have also negatively impacted their mental health including high rates of anxiety, depression, and PTSD.

Oliver Beuthin, Sadiya Shahid, Ly-Mee Yu, Kamaldeep Bhui

JMIR Res Protoc 2024;13:e56957

Updated Surveillance Metrics and History of the COVID-19 Pandemic (2020-2023) in the Middle East and North Africa: Longitudinal Trend Analysis

Updated Surveillance Metrics and History of the COVID-19 Pandemic (2020-2023) in the Middle East and North Africa: Longitudinal Trend Analysis

We adopt the World Bank's definition of MENA, which is based on economic development and geographical proximity, encompassing Bahrain, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, the United Arab Emirates, Yemen, Algeria, Djibouti, Egypt, Libya, Morocco, and Tunisia [9].

Alan G Soetikno, Alexander L Lundberg, Egon A Ozer, Scott A Wu, Sarah B Welch, Maryann Mason, Yingxuan Liu, Robert J Havey, Robert L Murphy, Claudia Hawkins, Charles B Moss, Lori Ann Post

JMIR Public Health Surveill 2024;10:e53219

The Impact of a Web-Based Restorative Dentistry Course on the Learning Outcomes of Dental Graduates: Pre-Experimental Study

The Impact of a Web-Based Restorative Dentistry Course on the Learning Outcomes of Dental Graduates: Pre-Experimental Study

The current situation in Syria makes attending traditional courses challenging, due to, for example, the lack of transportation, fuel, and electricity; lack of sufficient and qualified places to hold the courses; and shortage of human resources and staff [34-36]. However, the course offered flexibility in terms of delivery and content review, allowing participants access to the platform 24 hours a day. This approach is similar to previous studies by Murphy et al [37] and Rosenberg et al [33].

Rasha Al-Sbei, Jawdat Ataya, Issam Jamous, Mayssoon Dashash

JMIR Form Res 2024;8:e51141

Culturally Adapting a Digital Intervention to Reduce Suicidal Ideation for Syrian Asylum Seekers and Refugees in the United Kingdom: Protocol for a Qualitative Study

Culturally Adapting a Digital Intervention to Reduce Suicidal Ideation for Syrian Asylum Seekers and Refugees in the United Kingdom: Protocol for a Qualitative Study

Since 2011, the civil war in Syria has resulted in the loss of over half a million lives and the largest forced displacement crisis since the Second World War [1]. By recent estimates, this includes 6.7 million displaced within Syria and 6.8 million refugees living abroad [2]. Of those displaced, over 1 million Syrians have reached Europe.

Oliver Beuthin, Kamaldeep Bhui, Ly-Mee Yu, Sadiya Shahid, Louay Almidani, Mariah Malak Bilalaga, Roshan Hussein, Alnarjes Harba, Yasmine Nasser

JMIR Res Protoc 2023;12:e47627

Measurement of Humanity Among Health Professionals: Development and Validation of the Medical Humanity Scale Using the Delphi Method

Measurement of Humanity Among Health Professionals: Development and Validation of the Medical Humanity Scale Using the Delphi Method

This is particularly important in the context of Syria, which has been affected by ongoing crisis, as it highlights the need for personnel with strong humanitarian values [4,5]. Therefore, this study was aimed at designing a scale and measuring humanism among health professional students. The patient-centered perspective has been linked to humanity in health care [6].

Jawdat Ataya, Issam Jamous, Mayssoon Dashash

JMIR Form Res 2023;7:e44241

The First Asynchronous Online Evidence-Based Medicine Course for Syrian Health Workforce: Effectiveness and Feasibility Pilot Study

The First Asynchronous Online Evidence-Based Medicine Course for Syrian Health Workforce: Effectiveness and Feasibility Pilot Study

These barriers are more obvious in Syria, as EBM was still not part of the undergraduate medical program in public universities until 2017 [8]. Moreover, medical education in Syria is delivered in Arabic, with the vast majority of students having the desire to improve their English skills to be able to raise their scientific standards, but the English language is still a significant barrier to learning [9].

Yazan Kenjrawi, Mayssoon Dashash

JMIR Form Res 2022;6(10):e36782

SARS-CoV-2 Surveillance in the Middle East and North Africa: Longitudinal Trend Analysis

SARS-CoV-2 Surveillance in the Middle East and North Africa: Longitudinal Trend Analysis

The MENA region comprises Bahrain, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, the United Arab Emirates, Yemen, Algeria, Djibouti, Egypt, Libya, Morocco, and Tunisia [10]. Responses to COVID-19 in MENA have ranged from restrictive temporary lockdowns to denial and lack of organization [6,11]. Lessons learned from the severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS), the Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS), and the 2009 H1 N1 outbreaks inform the current pandemic [12].

Lori Ann Post, Emily Marogi, Charles B Moss, Robert Leo Murphy, Michael G Ison, Chad J Achenbach, Danielle Resnick, Lauren Singh, Janine White, Sarah B Welch, James Francis Oehmke

J Med Internet Res 2021;23(1):e25830

Children Immunization App (CImA) Among Syrian Refugees in Zaatari Camp, Jordan: Protocol for a Cluster Randomized Controlled Pilot Trial Intervention Study

Children Immunization App (CImA) Among Syrian Refugees in Zaatari Camp, Jordan: Protocol for a Cluster Randomized Controlled Pilot Trial Intervention Study

In conflict-torn countries, such as Syria, the immunization systems and follow-up, along with information systems, have been weakened, and herd immunity has been compromised. Before the crisis, Syria had greater than 80% of immunization coverage [6], which reduced to below 50% during the period 2011 to 2015. The total number of measles cases also increased from 13 to 740 in late 2011 and early 2013 (approximately an increase of 57-fold in less than 12 months) [2].

Yousef S Khader, Lucie Laflamme, Daniela Schmid, Soha El-Halabi, Mohammad Abu Khdair, Mathilde Sengoelge, Salla Atkins, Manal Tahtamouni, Tarik Derrough, Ziad El-Khatib

JMIR Res Protoc 2019;8(10):e13557

Guidelines and mHealth to Improve Quality of Hypertension and Type 2 Diabetes Care for Vulnerable Populations in Lebanon: Longitudinal Cohort Study

Guidelines and mHealth to Improve Quality of Hypertension and Type 2 Diabetes Care for Vulnerable Populations in Lebanon: Longitudinal Cohort Study

Type 2 diabetes prevalence has been estimated at 7.4% in Syria and 14.4% in Lebanon [7]. Previous reports have estimated regional prevalence of hypertension at 29.5% in Syria and for Lebanon variously at 24.9% and 28.8% [8-10]. Ischemic heart disease and stroke, for which hypertension and diabetes have substantially increased risk, are the leading causes of death in Lebanon and aside from conflict-related death, in Syria as well [11,12].

Shannon Doocy, Kenneth E Paik, Emily Lyles, Hok Hei Tam, Zeina Fahed, Eric Winkler, Kaisa Kontunen, Abdalla Mkanna, Gilbert Burnham

JMIR Mhealth Uhealth 2017;5(10):e158