Huda Zurayk
Biographic Data
| ID | 1445831 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Huda Zurayk |
| GIVEN NAMES | Huda |
| FAMILY NAME | Zurayk |
| SIGNATURE | ZURAYK H |
| AFFILIATIONS | American University of Beirut |
| VERIFIED | No |
| TOTAL WORKS | 22 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 91 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 22 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 1979 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2017 |
| H-INDEX | 6 |
Student support for reproductive health education in middle schools
Reproductive health education (RHE) programmes in schools are a well-recognised means of helping young people make informed decisions relating to their sexual health and well-being. Very little research however has investigated attitudes towards such programmes among students in the Arab world. A national HIV education curriculum was developed in Lebanon in 2005. However, in the context of competing priorities and mixed levels of social resistanc…
Perspectives of displaced Syrian women and service providers on fertility behaviour and available services in West Bekaa, Lebanon
Prior to the conflict, Syria had relatively high fertility rates. In 2010, it had the sixth highest total fertility rate in the Arab World, but it witnessed a fertility decline before the conflict in 2011. Displacement during conflict influences fertility behaviour, and meeting the contraceptive needs of displaced populations is complex. This study explored the perspectives of women and service providers about fertility behaviour of and service p…
Health research in a turbulent region
The Reproductive Health Working Group (RHWG) was established in 1988 in Cairo to advance research in the Arab countries and Turkey on the health of women, broadly defined. The paper considers the ways in which the group contributed to global health conversations through three examples of interdisciplinary research that, in privileging local contexts, modified or even challenged prevailing approaches to health and often raised entirely new issues …
Summer 2006 war on Lebanon
The internally displaced persons (IDPs) during the July 2006 war in Lebanon exhibited a high level of community resilience, affirmed by relief agencies and public health professionals. Data from personal observations, interviews, meetings and published material were used to examine factors contributing to this resilience. Findings suggested that community resilience is a process rather than an outcome. The sense of a collective identity, prior ex…
Profesionales de la salud para el nuevo siglo
Profesionales de la salud para el nuevo siglo
Health professionals for a new century
Expanding Concern for Women's Health in Developing Countries
Beyond Reproductive Health
In this article, we aim to contextualize gynecological problems within a broader health and social context, expanding the lens beyond reproductive health. Questionnaires were administered to 1,869 ever-married women aged 15 to 59 that included questions on living, general health, and gynecological problems. These questions were open-ended, allowing women to respond in their own words. Women reported a multitude of health problems, indicating comp…
Women's Perceptions of Reproductive Health in Three Communities around Beirut, Lebanon
The aim of this study was to elicit definitions of the concept of reproductive health among women in three communities around Beirut, Lebanon, as part of the reproductive health component of a larger Urban Health Study. The communities were characterised by poverty, rural-urban mobility and heterogeneous refugee and migrant populations. A random sample of 1,869 women of reproductive age completed a questionnaire, of whom a sub-sample of 201 women…
The meaning of reproductive health for developing countries
The International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD), held in Cairo in 1994, marked a major change for population and health policies in developing countries by recognising a new 'reproductive health' approach, and incorporating it into its Programme of Action. The new approach moved the focus of population policy from population growth and its consequences at a societal level, to individual health and wellbeing, and satisfaction of …
Comparing Women's Reports with Medical Diagnoses of Reproductive Morbidity Conditions in Rural Egypt
This article is based on a survey of a random sample of 509 ever-married nonpregnant women residing in two villages in the Giza Governorate of Egypt, each of whom responded to a questionnaire on symptoms of gynecological conditions and then was accompanied to the village health center for a gynecological exam. A response rate of 91 percent was achieved. The article focuses on reproductive tract infections and genital prolapse, highly prevalent co…
Women's understanding of pregnancy-related morbidity in rural Egypt
This paper examines the problems experienced by Egyptian women during their most recent pregnancy, delivery and post-partum period, based on their own reports. It finds an often low level of awareness among them of the causes and seriousness of maternal health problems, which influences their health-seeking behaviour. Many women did not identify certain symptoms with pregnancybut instead with ’normality, making the symptoms less serious in their …
A Community Study of Gynecological and Related Morbidities in Rural Egypt
This study assesses the prevalence of gynecological and related morbidity conditions in a rural Egyptian community. A medical examination was conducted on a sample of 509 ever-married, nonpregnant women. For gynecological morbidities, genital prolapse was diagnosed in 56 percent, reproductive tract infections in 52 percent, and abnormal cervical cell changes in 11 percent of the women. For related morbidities, anemia was present in 63 percent of …
The impact of war on the physical and mental health of the family
Measures of social class based on education for use in health studies in developing countries
In this paper we consider the appropriateness of education, compared to occupation and income, as a measure of social class for use in health-related studies in developing societies in transition. Three evaluation criteria were used, namely, the feasibility of constructing the measure, its sensitivity in reflecting relevant social class life conditions, and its ability to produce a family-level measure of social class. We used two data sets from …
Beirut 1984, a Population and Health Profile
The results of a survey of approximately 2752 households interviewed in Beirut Lebanon in 1983-1984 as part of an effort to establish a population laboratory in that city are presented. The methodology used in developing the survey is first described. Demographic and socioeconomic characteristics of the survey population including age and sex composition nuptiality mortality fertility and migration are discussed in one chapter. The bulk of the re…
Population Factors in Development Planning in the Middle East
This book sets forth conceptual frameworks for addressing important population and development issues in the Middle East. The most salient population concerns in development planning in the region are migration and the growth of cities. The rapid pace of economic and political events has caused massive movements of population with consequences that confront and challenge the planner at every turn. Moreover fertility and infant mortality rates rem…
A population-based survey of loss and psychological distress during war
Effect of urban versus rural residence and of maternal education on infant health in South Lebanon
A sample of 253 women from rural and urban areas of south Lebanon were visited for 18 months after delivery. Information was collected on patterns of reproduction, infant feeding, and use of the health services. The findings indicate that educated women and women living in urban areas were better off in terms of family formation patterns, immunisation, and well-baby care. The importance of educating women, particularly in rural areas, as a policy…
Breastfeeding and Contraceptive Patterns Postpartum
An 18 month follow-up of the breastfeeding and postpartum contraceptive use patterns of 253 women in south Lebanon served by a community-based family planning services program has suggested an independent negative relationship between the duration of breastfeeding and the pattern of starting contraception postpartum. Moreover, it has revealed a pattern of contraceptive use involving periodic switching between the pill and withdrawal. This switchi…
A Two Stage Analysis of the Determinants of Fertility in Rural South Lebanon
Because of its geographical location on the shores of the Mediterranean, Lebanon, a small country of three million inhabitants, has enjoyed a long mercantile and service tradition, forming a link between the western world and the east. Moreover, long before it became independent in 1943, Lebanon has served as an educational and cultural centre for the Middle East region. Consequently, the country has been open to outside influences throughout its…
A Community Study of Gynecological and Related Morbidities in Rural Egypt
This study assesses the prevalence of gynecological and related morbidity conditions in a rural Egyptian community. A medical examination was conducted on a sample of 509 ever-married, nonpregnant women. For gynecological morbidities, genital prolapse was diagnosed in 56 percent, reproductive tract infections in 52 percent, and abnormal cervical cell changes in 11 percent of the women. For related morbidities, anemia was present in 63 percent of …
The impact of war on the physical and mental health of the family
A population-based survey of loss and psychological distress during war
Comparing Women's Reports with Medical Diagnoses of Reproductive Morbidity Conditions in Rural Egypt
This article is based on a survey of a random sample of 509 ever-married nonpregnant women residing in two villages in the Giza Governorate of Egypt, each of whom responded to a questionnaire on symptoms of gynecological conditions and then was accompanied to the village health center for a gynecological exam. A response rate of 91 percent was achieved. The article focuses on reproductive tract infections and genital prolapse, highly prevalent co…
Measures of social class based on education for use in health studies in developing countries
In this paper we consider the appropriateness of education, compared to occupation and income, as a measure of social class for use in health-related studies in developing societies in transition. Three evaluation criteria were used, namely, the feasibility of constructing the measure, its sensitivity in reflecting relevant social class life conditions, and its ability to produce a family-level measure of social class. We used two data sets from …
Beirut 1984, a Population and Health Profile
The results of a survey of approximately 2752 households interviewed in Beirut Lebanon in 1983-1984 as part of an effort to establish a population laboratory in that city are presented. The methodology used in developing the survey is first described. Demographic and socioeconomic characteristics of the survey population including age and sex composition nuptiality mortality fertility and migration are discussed in one chapter. The bulk of the re…
Women's Perceptions of Reproductive Health in Three Communities around Beirut, Lebanon
The aim of this study was to elicit definitions of the concept of reproductive health among women in three communities around Beirut, Lebanon, as part of the reproductive health component of a larger Urban Health Study. The communities were characterised by poverty, rural-urban mobility and heterogeneous refugee and migrant populations. A random sample of 1,869 women of reproductive age completed a questionnaire, of whom a sub-sample of 201 women…
Women's understanding of pregnancy-related morbidity in rural Egypt
This paper examines the problems experienced by Egyptian women during their most recent pregnancy, delivery and post-partum period, based on their own reports. It finds an often low level of awareness among them of the causes and seriousness of maternal health problems, which influences their health-seeking behaviour. Many women did not identify certain symptoms with pregnancybut instead with ’normality, making the symptoms less serious in their …
Breastfeeding and Contraceptive Patterns Postpartum
An 18 month follow-up of the breastfeeding and postpartum contraceptive use patterns of 253 women in south Lebanon served by a community-based family planning services program has suggested an independent negative relationship between the duration of breastfeeding and the pattern of starting contraception postpartum. Moreover, it has revealed a pattern of contraceptive use involving periodic switching between the pill and withdrawal. This switchi…
Perspectives of displaced Syrian women and service providers on fertility behaviour and available services in West Bekaa, Lebanon
Prior to the conflict, Syria had relatively high fertility rates. In 2010, it had the sixth highest total fertility rate in the Arab World, but it witnessed a fertility decline before the conflict in 2011. Displacement during conflict influences fertility behaviour, and meeting the contraceptive needs of displaced populations is complex. This study explored the perspectives of women and service providers about fertility behaviour of and service p…
The meaning of reproductive health for developing countries
The International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD), held in Cairo in 1994, marked a major change for population and health policies in developing countries by recognising a new 'reproductive health' approach, and incorporating it into its Programme of Action. The new approach moved the focus of population policy from population growth and its consequences at a societal level, to individual health and wellbeing, and satisfaction of …
A Two Stage Analysis of the Determinants of Fertility in Rural South Lebanon
Because of its geographical location on the shores of the Mediterranean, Lebanon, a small country of three million inhabitants, has enjoyed a long mercantile and service tradition, forming a link between the western world and the east. Moreover, long before it became independent in 1943, Lebanon has served as an educational and cultural centre for the Middle East region. Consequently, the country has been open to outside influences throughout its…
Breastfeeding and Contraceptive Patterns Postpartum
An 18 month follow-up of the breastfeeding and postpartum contraceptive use patterns of 253 women in south Lebanon served by a community-based family planning services program has suggested an independent negative relationship between the duration of breastfeeding and the pattern of starting contraception postpartum. Moreover, it has revealed a pattern of contraceptive use involving periodic switching between the pill and withdrawal. This switchi…
Effect of urban versus rural residence and of maternal education on infant health in South Lebanon
A sample of 253 women from rural and urban areas of south Lebanon were visited for 18 months after delivery. Information was collected on patterns of reproduction, infant feeding, and use of the health services. The findings indicate that educated women and women living in urban areas were better off in terms of family formation patterns, immunisation, and well-baby care. The importance of educating women, particularly in rural areas, as a policy…
Population Factors in Development Planning in the Middle East
This book sets forth conceptual frameworks for addressing important population and development issues in the Middle East. The most salient population concerns in development planning in the region are migration and the growth of cities. The rapid pace of economic and political events has caused massive movements of population with consequences that confront and challenge the planner at every turn. Moreover fertility and infant mortality rates rem…
A population-based survey of loss and psychological distress during war
Measures of social class based on education for use in health studies in developing countries
In this paper we consider the appropriateness of education, compared to occupation and income, as a measure of social class for use in health-related studies in developing societies in transition. Three evaluation criteria were used, namely, the feasibility of constructing the measure, its sensitivity in reflecting relevant social class life conditions, and its ability to produce a family-level measure of social class. We used two data sets from …
Beirut 1984, a Population and Health Profile
The results of a survey of approximately 2752 households interviewed in Beirut Lebanon in 1983-1984 as part of an effort to establish a population laboratory in that city are presented. The methodology used in developing the survey is first described. Demographic and socioeconomic characteristics of the survey population including age and sex composition nuptiality mortality fertility and migration are discussed in one chapter. The bulk of the re…
A Community Study of Gynecological and Related Morbidities in Rural Egypt
This study assesses the prevalence of gynecological and related morbidity conditions in a rural Egyptian community. A medical examination was conducted on a sample of 509 ever-married, nonpregnant women. For gynecological morbidities, genital prolapse was diagnosed in 56 percent, reproductive tract infections in 52 percent, and abnormal cervical cell changes in 11 percent of the women. For related morbidities, anemia was present in 63 percent of …
The impact of war on the physical and mental health of the family
Women's understanding of pregnancy-related morbidity in rural Egypt
This paper examines the problems experienced by Egyptian women during their most recent pregnancy, delivery and post-partum period, based on their own reports. It finds an often low level of awareness among them of the causes and seriousness of maternal health problems, which influences their health-seeking behaviour. Many women did not identify certain symptoms with pregnancybut instead with ’normality, making the symptoms less serious in their …
Comparing Women's Reports with Medical Diagnoses of Reproductive Morbidity Conditions in Rural Egypt
This article is based on a survey of a random sample of 509 ever-married nonpregnant women residing in two villages in the Giza Governorate of Egypt, each of whom responded to a questionnaire on symptoms of gynecological conditions and then was accompanied to the village health center for a gynecological exam. A response rate of 91 percent was achieved. The article focuses on reproductive tract infections and genital prolapse, highly prevalent co…
The meaning of reproductive health for developing countries
The International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD), held in Cairo in 1994, marked a major change for population and health policies in developing countries by recognising a new 'reproductive health' approach, and incorporating it into its Programme of Action. The new approach moved the focus of population policy from population growth and its consequences at a societal level, to individual health and wellbeing, and satisfaction of …
Women's Perceptions of Reproductive Health in Three Communities around Beirut, Lebanon
The aim of this study was to elicit definitions of the concept of reproductive health among women in three communities around Beirut, Lebanon, as part of the reproductive health component of a larger Urban Health Study. The communities were characterised by poverty, rural-urban mobility and heterogeneous refugee and migrant populations. A random sample of 1,869 women of reproductive age completed a questionnaire, of whom a sub-sample of 201 women…
Beyond Reproductive Health
In this article, we aim to contextualize gynecological problems within a broader health and social context, expanding the lens beyond reproductive health. Questionnaires were administered to 1,869 ever-married women aged 15 to 59 that included questions on living, general health, and gynecological problems. These questions were open-ended, allowing women to respond in their own words. Women reported a multitude of health problems, indicating comp…
Health professionals for a new century
Expanding Concern for Women's Health in Developing Countries
Summer 2006 war on Lebanon
The internally displaced persons (IDPs) during the July 2006 war in Lebanon exhibited a high level of community resilience, affirmed by relief agencies and public health professionals. Data from personal observations, interviews, meetings and published material were used to examine factors contributing to this resilience. Findings suggested that community resilience is a process rather than an outcome. The sense of a collective identity, prior ex…
Profesionales de la salud para el nuevo siglo
Profesionales de la salud para el nuevo siglo
Student support for reproductive health education in middle schools
Reproductive health education (RHE) programmes in schools are a well-recognised means of helping young people make informed decisions relating to their sexual health and well-being. Very little research however has investigated attitudes towards such programmes among students in the Arab world. A national HIV education curriculum was developed in Lebanon in 2005. However, in the context of competing priorities and mixed levels of social resistanc…
Perspectives of displaced Syrian women and service providers on fertility behaviour and available services in West Bekaa, Lebanon
Prior to the conflict, Syria had relatively high fertility rates. In 2010, it had the sixth highest total fertility rate in the Arab World, but it witnessed a fertility decline before the conflict in 2011. Displacement during conflict influences fertility behaviour, and meeting the contraceptive needs of displaced populations is complex. This study explored the perspectives of women and service providers about fertility behaviour of and service p…
Health research in a turbulent region
The Reproductive Health Working Group (RHWG) was established in 1988 in Cairo to advance research in the Arab countries and Turkey on the health of women, broadly defined. The paper considers the ways in which the group contributed to global health conversations through three examples of interdisciplinary research that, in privileging local contexts, modified or even challenged prevailing approaches to health and often raised entirely new issues …
Medicine (15 works) · Population (13 works) · Global Maternal and Child Health (11 works) · Political science (11 works) · Environmental health (10 works) · Demography (9 works) · Psychology (8 works) · Sociology (8 works) · Economic growth (7 works) · Geography (7 works)