Linda Abou‐Abbas
Datos Biográficos
| ID | 6959464 |
|---|---|
| NOMBRE | Linda Abou‐Abbas |
| NOMBRES | Linda |
| APELLIDO | Abou‐Abbas |
| FIRMA | ABBAS L A |
| AFILIACIONES | Lebanese University |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-9185-3831 |
| VERIFICADO | Sí |
| TOTAL DE OBRAS | 14 |
| TOTAL DE CITAS | 0 |
| TOTAL COMO AUTOR | 14 |
| TOTAL COMO EDITOR | 0 |
| PRIMER AÑO DE PUBLICACIÓN | 2015 |
| AÑO MÁS RECIENTE DE PUBLICACIÓN | 2026 |
| ÍNDICE H | 0 |
Reframing spinal cord injury rehabilitation in fragile contexts
Background: Spinal cord injury (SCI) requires long-term, multidisciplinary rehabilitation to optimize functioning and participation. In fragile health systems, however, rehabilitation services are often fragmented, under-resourced, and inconsistently accessible. This Current Debate paper examines SCI rehabilitation in Lebanon as an example of how health system fragility constrains rehabilitation delivery and disability inclusion.Methods: Using an…
Exploring the relationship between body appreciation and emotional regulation among Lebanese adults
Body appreciation is a key component of positive body image and contributes to psychological well-being. While difficulties in emotion regulation have been linked to negative body image and psychological distress, their association with body appreciation remains understudied, particularly in non-Western populations. This study examined the relationship between emotion regulation difficulties and body appreciation among Lebanese adults and investi…
Integrating noncommunicable disease care in a public primary health care facility in North Lebanon
Integrated care for non-communicable diseases (NCDs) may enhance care delivery, clinical impact, user-satisfaction, and access. However, evidence on integrated NCD care in humanitarian settings remains scarce. This qualitative study accompanied the first year of implementation (March 2023 to March 2024) of an integrated care programme at an International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)-supported, Ministry of Public Health-affiliated primary hea…
Public community knowledge regarding multidisciplinary rehabilitation of spinal cord injury in Lebanon
This study highlights the lack of awareness regarding SCI and its essential rehabilitation among the Lebanese population. Significant gaps were identified in knowledge levels, particularly regarding the understanding of SCI complications and the need for multidisciplinary rehabilitation. Educational interventions and awareness campaigns are warranted to improve community support and enhance outcomes for individuals living with SCI in Lebanon
Living with and managing type 1 diabetes in humanitarian settings
Humanitarian health actors are beginning to better consider and manage non-communicable diseases, such as diabetes, in emergency and protracted crisis settings. However, a focus on the more globally prevalent type 2 diabetes (T2D) dominates. Blind spots prevail in the unmet needs for type 1 diabetes (T1D), a chronic autoimmune condition where individuals are unable to produce insulin, thereby dependent on lifelong insulin therapy and blood glucos…
Building hope
In the wake of the Beirut port blast, the collaborative efforts of a rehabilitation team to provide supportive/assistive devices alongside physiotherapy significantly contributed to the recovery of the victims' functional capabilities. While life-saving surgeries and critical interventions are essential for managing the immediate impact of such catastrophes, prioritizing early physical rehabilitation is equally pivotal for reducing injury-related…
Challenges in accessing health care services for women and girls with disabilities using a humanitarian physical rehabilitation program in Lebanon
This study underscores key barriers hindering healthcare access for women and girls with disabilities in Lebanon, necessitating tailored interventions. Gender-specific challenges, including societal norms and safety concerns, require targeted solutions for improved access and outcomes. This study serves as a call to action for stakeholders at various levels to collaborate and implement concrete measures to bridge the gap in healthcare access and …
Implementing and evaluating integrated care models for non-communicable diseases in fragile and humanitarian settings
In this commentary, we advocate for the wider implementation of integrated care models for NCDs within humanitarian preparedness, response, and resilience efforts. Since experience and evidence on integrated NCD care in humanitarian settings is limited, we discuss potential benefits, key lessons learned from other settings, and lessons from the integration of other conditions that may be useful for stakeholders considering an integrated model of …
Healthcare workers’ experiences of workplace violence
Interventions at different levels, such as logistical, policy, and education interventions, can help prevent and address workplace violence. Community-level interventions, such as raising awareness and engaging with non-state armed groups, are also essential to promoting a culture of respect and zero tolerance for violence
Knowledge and experience of physicians during the Covid-19 Pandemic
Physicians are on the frontline of the COVID-19 pandemic with responsibility to manage the disease. The aim of this study is to investigate physicians’ knowledge, attitudes, perceptions and experiences, as well as preventative practices regarding the COVID-19 pandemic and COVID-19 vaccinations. Further, we explore physicians’ recommendations for future pandemics. A mixed-methods online survey was disseminated to physicians globally. The survey wa…
Vaccination against influenza among Lebanese health care workers in the era of coronavirus disease 2019
Flu vaccination uptake has increased among HCWs during the 2020-2021 flu season compared with the previous one. Continuing education as well as ensuring free, equitable, and convenient access to vaccination are still required to increase the annual flu vaccination uptake among HCWs
Utility values and its time to deterioration in breast cancer patients after diagnosis and during treatments
Knowledge and practice of physicians during Covid-19 pandemic
Lebanese physicians revealed a good level of knowledge; however, they had limited comprehension of the precautionary measures that protect them from this virus. Our findings have important implications for the development of strategies suitable for improving the level of practice among physicians and enhance prevention programs
Body mass index and psychological distress among Lebanese University students
Studies investigating the association between body mass index (BMI) and psychological distress (PD) have shown contradictory results. The present study examined the relationship between BMI and PD among Lebanese university students and tested its moderation by gender. A cross-sectional study was conducted using a proportionate cluster sampling of university students. Data concerning socio-demographic characteristics, body weight and height, tobac…
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Body mass index and psychological distress among Lebanese University students
Studies investigating the association between body mass index (BMI) and psychological distress (PD) have shown contradictory results. The present study examined the relationship between BMI and PD among Lebanese university students and tested its moderation by gender. A cross-sectional study was conducted using a proportionate cluster sampling of university students. Data concerning socio-demographic characteristics, body weight and height, tobac…
Knowledge and practice of physicians during Covid-19 pandemic
Lebanese physicians revealed a good level of knowledge; however, they had limited comprehension of the precautionary measures that protect them from this virus. Our findings have important implications for the development of strategies suitable for improving the level of practice among physicians and enhance prevention programs
Knowledge and experience of physicians during the Covid-19 Pandemic
Physicians are on the frontline of the COVID-19 pandemic with responsibility to manage the disease. The aim of this study is to investigate physicians’ knowledge, attitudes, perceptions and experiences, as well as preventative practices regarding the COVID-19 pandemic and COVID-19 vaccinations. Further, we explore physicians’ recommendations for future pandemics. A mixed-methods online survey was disseminated to physicians globally. The survey wa…
Vaccination against influenza among Lebanese health care workers in the era of coronavirus disease 2019
Flu vaccination uptake has increased among HCWs during the 2020-2021 flu season compared with the previous one. Continuing education as well as ensuring free, equitable, and convenient access to vaccination are still required to increase the annual flu vaccination uptake among HCWs
Utility values and its time to deterioration in breast cancer patients after diagnosis and during treatments
Healthcare workers’ experiences of workplace violence
Interventions at different levels, such as logistical, policy, and education interventions, can help prevent and address workplace violence. Community-level interventions, such as raising awareness and engaging with non-state armed groups, are also essential to promoting a culture of respect and zero tolerance for violence
Living with and managing type 1 diabetes in humanitarian settings
Humanitarian health actors are beginning to better consider and manage non-communicable diseases, such as diabetes, in emergency and protracted crisis settings. However, a focus on the more globally prevalent type 2 diabetes (T2D) dominates. Blind spots prevail in the unmet needs for type 1 diabetes (T1D), a chronic autoimmune condition where individuals are unable to produce insulin, thereby dependent on lifelong insulin therapy and blood glucos…
Building hope
In the wake of the Beirut port blast, the collaborative efforts of a rehabilitation team to provide supportive/assistive devices alongside physiotherapy significantly contributed to the recovery of the victims' functional capabilities. While life-saving surgeries and critical interventions are essential for managing the immediate impact of such catastrophes, prioritizing early physical rehabilitation is equally pivotal for reducing injury-related…
Challenges in accessing health care services for women and girls with disabilities using a humanitarian physical rehabilitation program in Lebanon
This study underscores key barriers hindering healthcare access for women and girls with disabilities in Lebanon, necessitating tailored interventions. Gender-specific challenges, including societal norms and safety concerns, require targeted solutions for improved access and outcomes. This study serves as a call to action for stakeholders at various levels to collaborate and implement concrete measures to bridge the gap in healthcare access and …
Implementing and evaluating integrated care models for non-communicable diseases in fragile and humanitarian settings
In this commentary, we advocate for the wider implementation of integrated care models for NCDs within humanitarian preparedness, response, and resilience efforts. Since experience and evidence on integrated NCD care in humanitarian settings is limited, we discuss potential benefits, key lessons learned from other settings, and lessons from the integration of other conditions that may be useful for stakeholders considering an integrated model of …
Public community knowledge regarding multidisciplinary rehabilitation of spinal cord injury in Lebanon
This study highlights the lack of awareness regarding SCI and its essential rehabilitation among the Lebanese population. Significant gaps were identified in knowledge levels, particularly regarding the understanding of SCI complications and the need for multidisciplinary rehabilitation. Educational interventions and awareness campaigns are warranted to improve community support and enhance outcomes for individuals living with SCI in Lebanon
Reframing spinal cord injury rehabilitation in fragile contexts
Background: Spinal cord injury (SCI) requires long-term, multidisciplinary rehabilitation to optimize functioning and participation. In fragile health systems, however, rehabilitation services are often fragmented, under-resourced, and inconsistently accessible. This Current Debate paper examines SCI rehabilitation in Lebanon as an example of how health system fragility constrains rehabilitation delivery and disability inclusion.Methods: Using an…
Exploring the relationship between body appreciation and emotional regulation among Lebanese adults
Body appreciation is a key component of positive body image and contributes to psychological well-being. While difficulties in emotion regulation have been linked to negative body image and psychological distress, their association with body appreciation remains understudied, particularly in non-Western populations. This study examined the relationship between emotion regulation difficulties and body appreciation among Lebanese adults and investi…
Integrating noncommunicable disease care in a public primary health care facility in North Lebanon
Integrated care for non-communicable diseases (NCDs) may enhance care delivery, clinical impact, user-satisfaction, and access. However, evidence on integrated NCD care in humanitarian settings remains scarce. This qualitative study accompanied the first year of implementation (March 2023 to March 2024) of an integrated care programme at an International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)-supported, Ministry of Public Health-affiliated primary hea…
Medicine (10 obras) · Health care (8 obras) · Nursing (6 obras) · Public health (6 obras) · Disease (5 obras) · Internal Medicine (5 obras) · Cross-sectional study (4 obras) · Environmental health (4 obras) · Pandemic (4 obras) · Political science (4 obras)