Challenges and opportunities to provide immunization services: Analysis of data from a cross‐sectional study on a sample of pharmacists in a develo** country

F Sakr, M Dabbous, M Rahal, P Salameh… - Health Science …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Abstract Background and Aims Vaccine‐preventable illnesses continue to be a global health
concern as immunization coverage remains below its targets. National plans emphasize on …

The specialized competency framework for community pharmacists (SCF-CP) in Lebanon: validation and evaluation of the revised version

F Sakr, M Akel, H Sacre, C Haddad… - … Policy and Practice, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
Background In the absence of similar studies in Lebanon, this study aimed at upgrading and
validating the Lebanese specialized competencies framework for community pharmacists …

Instructional educational games in pharmacy experiential education: a quasi-experimental assessment of learning outcomes, students' engagement and motivation

M Dabbous, F Sakr, J Safwan, M Akel, D Malaeb… - BMC Medical …, 2023 - Springer
Background This study aimed to determine the impact of implementing instructional
educational games on attaining the intended learning outcomes mapped with the …

The impact of COVID-19 on the mental health of Lebanese pharmacists: A national cross-sectional study

J Safwan, DH Halat, M Akel, S Younes… - Frontiers in Public …, 2023 - frontiersin.org
Introduction The COVID-19 pandemic has induced a global mental health crisis with
variable consequences. This study aimed to assess the psychological impact of COVID-19 …

Fever among preschool-aged children: A cross-sectional study assessing Lebanese parents' knowledge, attitudes and practices regarding paediatric fever …

F Sakr, Z Toufaili, Z Akiki, M Akel, D Malaeb… - BMJ open, 2022 - bmjopen.bmj.com
Objectives This study investigated parental knowledge, attitudes and practices towards fever
in preschool children to help address gaps in public health and provide information with the …

Impact of urinary tract and vaginal infections on the physical and emotional well-being of women

S Ojha, PK Vishwakarma, S Mishra… - Infectious Disorders …, 2025 - benthamdirect.com
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) is a common bacterial infection that can affect various parts of
the urinary system, with symptoms including frequent urination, painful urination, and lower …

Experiential pharmacy education in trying times: Lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic

F Sakr, I Fahs, A Dimassi, S Younes… - Pharmacy …, 2022 - pharmacyeducation.fip.org
The COVID-19 pandemic has presented a slew of new obstacles for all health professionals,
particularly those in charge of training students. Many pharmacy schools had to convert to …

Mental health assessment of Lebanese pharmacy students after returning to school post-COVID-19: a cross-sectional study

S Fadel, S Fahda, M Akel, M Rahal… - Pharmacy …, 2023 - pharmacyeducation.fip.org
Background: The shift from normalcy caused by COVID-19 changed the lives of students
globally. This study aims to assess the psychiatric symptoms and identify risk factors …

Effect of web-based education for empowering mothers regarding pediatric fever management

AM Hassan, AH Abd Alfatah, NT Mohamed… - Journal of Pediatric …, 2025 - Elsevier
Background In pediatric care, mothers' confidence concerning their knowledge, practice,
and attitude in managing fevers is crucial. Web-based educational platforms offer a …

[HTML][HTML] Susceptibility profile and associated factors of urinary tract infections among women with established preterm labor delivering at a tertiary teaching hospital in …

AA Ifrah, MPS Ishimwe, CAB Cedeño… - BMC Pregnancy …, 2025 - pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Background Urinary tract infections have been recognized as a significant health issue since
ancient times, but they are particularly concerning during pregnancy due to their potential to …