Monique Chaaya
Biographic Data
| ID | 1740869 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Monique Chaaya |
| GIVEN NAMES | Monique |
| FAMILY NAME | Chaaya |
| SIGNATURE | CHAAYA M |
| AFFILIATIONS | American University of Beirut |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-2695-8079 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 19 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 15 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 19 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2003 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 2 |
Faculty-resident relationships, professional behaviors, and psychological safety
BACKGROUND: Clinical training happens in high-stress environments where patient safety is prioritized but trainees need to feel safe to express ideas, seek help, and admit mistakes without fear of judgment. Limited studies exist on how psychological safety manifests in residency programs, particularly in a non-Western context, where hierarchy is important. This study aims to evaluate the psychological safety of residents in clinical settings and …
The association between social isolation and cognitive function in older adults in urban, fringe and rural regions of Lebanon
The rectangularization of the global age structure signals that one out of four persons will be 65+ by 2050. Cognitive function and social status are significant determinants of health in this population. This study examines the association between social isolation and cognitive decline in Lebanese older adults from different geographical areas. Secondary data were derived from two national cross-sectional surveys across Lebanon's urban, fringe, …
A cross-sectional study of psychological safety
PURPOSE: Psychological safety is a cornerstone of effective clinical learning. While extensively studied in Western contexts, little is known about its barriers and facilitators, as well as its relationship to feedback-seeking and competence development in high power-distance, non-Western residency programs. This study explored barriers and facilitators of psychological safety and examined its associations with residents' feedback-seeking behavio…
Cohort profile
We successfully launched a new cohort study of older adults in Lebanon to investigate ADRD and its risk factors. Data from this study will inform clinical care and policy goals in Lebanon and other settings that face a rapidly growing number of older adults with ADRD
Consanguinity rates among Syrian refugees in Lebanon
Consanguineous marriage is a deeply rooted tradition in the Arab world. Such marriages are linked to higher rates of recessive genetic diseases. During the Syrian conflict, which started in 2011, around one million Syrian individuals became refugees in Lebanon. This study assessed the consanguinity rates among Syrian refugees living in Lebanon up to three successive consanguineous generations, and examined refugees’ awareness of the possible cons…
Public Knowledge of, Perceptions About and Attitudes Towards Dementia
Determinants of exclusive breastfeeding in an urban population of primiparas in Lebanon
ClinicalTrials.gov, NCT00857051
The role of gender in the association of social capital, social support, and economic security with self-rated health among older adults in deprived communities in Beirut
Assessment of health risk behaviours among university students
There are insufficient data concerning health risk behaviours of university students in the Middle East, particularly Lebanon. Our objective was to identify health risk factors among university students in Lebanon, focusing on preventable behaviours. A cross-sectional study was carried out, using a proportionate cluster sample of Lebanese students in public and private universities. A standardised questionnaire was distributed across university c…
P2-16 High burden of rheumatic diseases in a population based study from Lebanon
Introduction Rheumatic diseases are among the most prevalent chronic diseases worldwide. Knowledge of their epidemiology remains scarce especially in western Asia and their recognition is still insufficient. We conducted a national study to estimate the prevalence of rheumatic diseases in Lebanon and to explore their distribution by geographic location, age, and gender. Methods Using the Community Oriented Program for the Control of Rheumatic Dis…
P2-379 Effectiveness of a low-impact exercise program in Lebanese marginalised postmenopausal women with psychological distress
Background Psychological distress (PD) is common worldwide. Physical exercise is usually recommended by physicians to relieve PD among older adults. However, there is not yet strong enough evidence to support this recommendation. Aim This study examined the effect of a low impact exercise program on marginalised Lebanese women with psychological distress. Methods Community-dwelling women with a mean age of 56 years were randomised to either a low…
Individual and collective determinants of mental health during wartime. A survey of displaced populations amidst the July–August 2006 war in Lebanon
It is well known that war has negative effects on the mental health of civilian populations. However, different perceptions and reactions to trauma have different impacts on the psychological well-being of affected populations. This study assessed the mental health status of adult internally displaced persons (IDPs) at an early stage of the summer 2006 war in Lebanon, and investigated the relationship between their mental status and socio-demogra…
What do first-time mothers worry about? A study of usage patterns and content of calls made to a postpartum support telephone hotline
Utilization of a telephone hotline service for postpartum support is highest in the first four weeks postpartum. Most questions are related to breastfeeding, routine newborn care, and management of a fussy infant. It is feasible to test a telephone hotline as an intervention in a randomized controlled trial. Algorithms can be developed to provide standardized answers to the most common questions
Gender Differences in Physical Disability Among Older Adults in Underprivileged Communities in Lebanon
These results suggest underlying differences in functional status between women and men, yet, may have been influenced by the sensitivity of the measures to the social context and gendered environment surrounding daily activities
Work and mental health
This paper examines the association between being in paid work and depression among older adults in three poor urban communities in Beirut, Lebanon. In view of the rapid ageing of Lebanon's population and the growing number of older persons, the deteriorating economic conditions and the lack of pension systems, paid work is an important source of income for older people and deserves special attention. The sample was 328 men aged 65 or more years.…
Stressful Life Events and Depressive Symptoms in a Post-War Context
Maternal Smoking
Demographic and Psychosocial Profile of Smoking Among Pregnant Women in Lebanon
Predictors of psychological distress in Lebanese hostages of war
Predictors of psychological distress in Lebanese hostages of war
Gender Differences in Physical Disability Among Older Adults in Underprivileged Communities in Lebanon
These results suggest underlying differences in functional status between women and men, yet, may have been influenced by the sensitivity of the measures to the social context and gendered environment surrounding daily activities
Public Knowledge of, Perceptions About and Attitudes Towards Dementia
Work and mental health
This paper examines the association between being in paid work and depression among older adults in three poor urban communities in Beirut, Lebanon. In view of the rapid ageing of Lebanon's population and the growing number of older persons, the deteriorating economic conditions and the lack of pension systems, paid work is an important source of income for older people and deserves special attention. The sample was 328 men aged 65 or more years.…
Stressful Life Events and Depressive Symptoms in a Post-War Context
Demographic and Psychosocial Profile of Smoking Among Pregnant Women in Lebanon
Predictors of psychological distress in Lebanese hostages of war
Maternal Smoking
Stressful Life Events and Depressive Symptoms in a Post-War Context
Individual and collective determinants of mental health during wartime. A survey of displaced populations amidst the July–August 2006 war in Lebanon
It is well known that war has negative effects on the mental health of civilian populations. However, different perceptions and reactions to trauma have different impacts on the psychological well-being of affected populations. This study assessed the mental health status of adult internally displaced persons (IDPs) at an early stage of the summer 2006 war in Lebanon, and investigated the relationship between their mental status and socio-demogra…
What do first-time mothers worry about? A study of usage patterns and content of calls made to a postpartum support telephone hotline
Utilization of a telephone hotline service for postpartum support is highest in the first four weeks postpartum. Most questions are related to breastfeeding, routine newborn care, and management of a fussy infant. It is feasible to test a telephone hotline as an intervention in a randomized controlled trial. Algorithms can be developed to provide standardized answers to the most common questions
Gender Differences in Physical Disability Among Older Adults in Underprivileged Communities in Lebanon
These results suggest underlying differences in functional status between women and men, yet, may have been influenced by the sensitivity of the measures to the social context and gendered environment surrounding daily activities
Work and mental health
This paper examines the association between being in paid work and depression among older adults in three poor urban communities in Beirut, Lebanon. In view of the rapid ageing of Lebanon's population and the growing number of older persons, the deteriorating economic conditions and the lack of pension systems, paid work is an important source of income for older people and deserves special attention. The sample was 328 men aged 65 or more years.…
P2-16 High burden of rheumatic diseases in a population based study from Lebanon
Introduction Rheumatic diseases are among the most prevalent chronic diseases worldwide. Knowledge of their epidemiology remains scarce especially in western Asia and their recognition is still insufficient. We conducted a national study to estimate the prevalence of rheumatic diseases in Lebanon and to explore their distribution by geographic location, age, and gender. Methods Using the Community Oriented Program for the Control of Rheumatic Dis…
P2-379 Effectiveness of a low-impact exercise program in Lebanese marginalised postmenopausal women with psychological distress
Background Psychological distress (PD) is common worldwide. Physical exercise is usually recommended by physicians to relieve PD among older adults. However, there is not yet strong enough evidence to support this recommendation. Aim This study examined the effect of a low impact exercise program on marginalised Lebanese women with psychological distress. Methods Community-dwelling women with a mean age of 56 years were randomised to either a low…
The role of gender in the association of social capital, social support, and economic security with self-rated health among older adults in deprived communities in Beirut
Assessment of health risk behaviours among university students
There are insufficient data concerning health risk behaviours of university students in the Middle East, particularly Lebanon. Our objective was to identify health risk factors among university students in Lebanon, focusing on preventable behaviours. A cross-sectional study was carried out, using a proportionate cluster sample of Lebanese students in public and private universities. A standardised questionnaire was distributed across university c…
Determinants of exclusive breastfeeding in an urban population of primiparas in Lebanon
ClinicalTrials.gov, NCT00857051
Public Knowledge of, Perceptions About and Attitudes Towards Dementia
Consanguinity rates among Syrian refugees in Lebanon
Consanguineous marriage is a deeply rooted tradition in the Arab world. Such marriages are linked to higher rates of recessive genetic diseases. During the Syrian conflict, which started in 2011, around one million Syrian individuals became refugees in Lebanon. This study assessed the consanguinity rates among Syrian refugees living in Lebanon up to three successive consanguineous generations, and examined refugees’ awareness of the possible cons…
Cohort profile
We successfully launched a new cohort study of older adults in Lebanon to investigate ADRD and its risk factors. Data from this study will inform clinical care and policy goals in Lebanon and other settings that face a rapidly growing number of older adults with ADRD
Faculty-resident relationships, professional behaviors, and psychological safety
BACKGROUND: Clinical training happens in high-stress environments where patient safety is prioritized but trainees need to feel safe to express ideas, seek help, and admit mistakes without fear of judgment. Limited studies exist on how psychological safety manifests in residency programs, particularly in a non-Western context, where hierarchy is important. This study aims to evaluate the psychological safety of residents in clinical settings and …
The association between social isolation and cognitive function in older adults in urban, fringe and rural regions of Lebanon
The rectangularization of the global age structure signals that one out of four persons will be 65+ by 2050. Cognitive function and social status are significant determinants of health in this population. This study examines the association between social isolation and cognitive decline in Lebanese older adults from different geographical areas. Secondary data were derived from two national cross-sectional surveys across Lebanon's urban, fringe, …
A cross-sectional study of psychological safety
PURPOSE: Psychological safety is a cornerstone of effective clinical learning. While extensively studied in Western contexts, little is known about its barriers and facilitators, as well as its relationship to feedback-seeking and competence development in high power-distance, non-Western residency programs. This study explored barriers and facilitators of psychological safety and examined its associations with residents' feedback-seeking behavio…
Medicine (13 works) · Psychiatry (10 works) · Public health (9 works) · Population (8 works) · Psychology (8 works) · Environmental health (7 works) · Demography (6 works) · Demography (5 works) · Health disparities and outcomes (5 works) · Nursing (5 works)