Abdulbari Bener
Biographic Data
| ID | 1779399 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Abdulbari Bener |
| GIVEN NAMES | Abdulbari |
| FAMILY NAME | Bener |
| SIGNATURE | BENER A |
| AFFILIATIONS | United Arab Emirates University |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-7902-5803 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 21 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 3 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 21 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 1979 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Associated Factors of Burnout and Psycho-Physical Distress Among Private Security Personnel in Türkiye
Aims: This study aimed to examine the prevalence of excessive working hours, burnout, fatigue, and mental and sleep disorders among private security personnel in Turkey. It also assessed their quality of life and self-reported perceptions regarding remuneration. Methods: We do agree with the reviewer and we have re-stated in that a cross-sectional survey was conducted using multistage cluster sampling method. Over 3,000 private security company /…
Sleep quality, quality of life, fatigue, and mental health in Covid-19 post-pandemic Türkiye
Aim This study explores the predictors and associated risk factors of sleep quality, quality of life, fatigue, and mental health among the Turkish population during the COVID-19 post-pandemic period. Materials and methods A cross-sectional survey using multi-stage, stratified random sampling was employed. In total, 3,200 persons were approached. Of these, 2,624 (82%) completed the questionnaire package consisting of socio-demographic information,…
Determinants of brain drain among physicians in Turkey
Background: The shortage of physicians in Turkey is a highly critical emergency. In fact, physicians’ migration to developing or high-income countries, defined as brain drain , threatens the sustainability of the national healthcare system. Aims: This study explored the driving factors associated with Turkish Physicians’ brain drain , including high-economic inflation, social-politics, poor-living, equity, violence, and the desire to practice med…
Covid-19 pandemic and psychological fatigue in Turkey
Aim: The aim of this study was to investigate the association between the COVID-19 pandemic and psychological fatigue as a mental health issue among the population of Istanbul, Turkey. Participants and methods: This is a cross-sectional study conducted in Istanbul, Turkey, between March and June 2020, where a total of 4,700 persons were approached and 3,672 (78%) of participants (64.4% males and 35.6% females) completed the Knowledge Attitude Pra…
Internet Addiction, Fatigue, and Sleep Problems Among Adolescent Students
Comorbid obsessive-compulsive disorder and bipolar disorder in a highly endogamous population
Co-occurrence of bipolar disorder (BD) and obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) is a common and difficult comorbid condition to manage. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of comorbidity with OCD among BD patients in a highly endogamous population. A cohort study was carried out on 396 patients enrolled between November 2011 and October 2013. Patients were grouped in BD patients with OCD (BD-OCD) and BD patients without OCD, rate…
Does consanguinity increase the risk of mental ilnesses? A population-based study
Over the past few years, there have been many encouraging advances identifying genetic risk factors in mental illnesses. Psychiatric disorders have been recognised as carrying the biggest burden of disease worldwide. This is reflected in the State of Qatar where two of the top three burdens of disease are mental disorders. We set out to study the burden of commonest psychiatric disorders among consanguineous marriages at Primary Health Care Centr…
Perceptions of boundaries and cultural influences in Qatar
BACKGROUND: Boundary issues, which regularly arise in therapy, can present dilemmas for most clinicians. There has been substantial literature on boundary excursions in clinician-patient relationships, however, very little empirical research exists and is documented. As mental health researchers, we need to investigate a wide range of sensitive topics to enhance our understanding of the many issues that arise in the psychotherapeutic frame. AIMS:…
Gender differences in the knowledge, attitude and practice towards mental health illness in a rapidly developing Arab society
Background: Mental disorders are common in all countries and cause immense suffering. Both gender and low socioeconomic status have been related to depression and other common mental disorders, but their possible relationship to mental health literacy remains uncertain. Aim: The aim of this study was to determine the gender differences in knowledge, attitudes and practices towards mental illness in a sample of Qatari and other Arab expatriates re…
Size at birth in a rapidly developing economy
Data on size at birth for UAE infants indicate that continuing use of the current reference chart may underestimate the prevalence of fetal growth failure in the population. Data from larger numbers of very preterm infants are needed to generate percentiles charts for very preterm infants
Consanguineous Marriage in a Newly Developed Country
This study examines the frequency of consanguineous marriage and coefficient of inbreeding in the State of Qatar. The study was conducted in semi-urban areas of Doha between January and May 2004. A sample of 1515 married Qatari females aged 15 years and over participated. The degree of consanguinity between each female and her spouse, and degree of consanguinity between their parents were recorded. The rate of consanguinity in the present generat…
Risk factors of low birthweight
We would like to thank Dr K. Nagaraj for his comments on our article and would like to respond and clarify a few points.
Consanguineous Marriages in the United Arab Emirates
This study examines the frequency of consanguineous marriage and the coefficient of inbreeding in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The study was conducted in Al Ain and Dubai cities between October 1994 and March 1995. A sample of 2033 married UAE females aged 15 years and over participated. The degree of consanguinity between each female and her spouse, and the degree of consanguinity between their parents were recorded. The rate of consanguinity…
Sociodemographic risk factors associated with low birthweight in United Arab Emirates
This case-control study was undertaken to determine socio-demographic risk factors for low birth weight in Al-Ain (United Arab Emirates) over a 12-month period in 1992–93. A total of 3485 live births occurred of which 293 (8·4%) were low birth weight. The risk factors considered were mother's occupation, house conditions, place of residence (urban or rural), maternal smoking habits, antenatal care, availability of help in the home, maternal BMI a…
Biologic risk factors for low birthweight in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates
A prospective study of biological factors for low birthweight (LBW) among UAE nationals in the Al Ain Medical District was undertaken from 15 January 1992 to 14 January 1993, using a case control method. All 293 mothers of LBW infants and an equal number of mothers of the next normal weight infants born after the LBW infant were studied. Of the 3,485 live births, 293 (8.4%) were LBW (less than 2,500 g). Maternal age less than 25 years, lighter we…
Biologic risk factors for low birthweight in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates
A prospective study of biological factors for low birthweight (LBW) among UAE nationals in the Al Ain Medical District was undertaken from 15 January 1992 to 14 January 1993, using a case control method. All 293 mothers of LBW infants and an equal number of mothers of the next normal weight infants born after the LBW infant were studied. Of the 3,485 live births, 293 (8.4%) were LBW (less than 2,500 g). Maternal age less than 25 years, lighter we…
The height and weight of Kuwaiti pre-school children
This paper consider the effect of age-grouping on the distribution of two variables, namely, height and weight of pre-school children subject to growth. Assuming straight line regression models for the dependence of expected values as well as variances and covariance of height and weight was investigated by Ehrenberg's law-like model. Ehrenberg's law-like relationship between height and weight, Log $$\bar w = b\bar h + c$$ , was applied to Kuwait…
The investigation of linkage between dermatoglyphics and blood groups using family data from three generations
The aim of this study was to use data from three generations to see if there was any suggestion of linkage between the dermatoglyphic palm characters and the ABO blood groups. A sample of 237 Polish families (984 individuals) was analysed. The results provided provisional evidence that some linkage exist. There was a small number of apparent “linkages”. Further, when data were re-tested for association between dermatoglyphic palm patterns and ABO…
Correlations between grandparents and their grandchildren
The analysis of dermatoglyphic sole characters with respect to sex, bilateral asymmetry and genetic relationship
The analysis of whorls on specific fingertips with respect to sex, bilateral asymmetry, and genetic relationship
In a sample of 539 Polish families, 1000 individuals (515 males and 485 females) were analysed to determine the distribution of whorl patterns on specific fingertips, to compare their frequencies in males and females, and to determine whether asymmetry of these dermatoglyphic pattern elements is genetically controlled. Whorls occur most commonly on digit VI on both hands and in both sexes. The difference between males and females for mean values …
Does consanguinity increase the risk of mental ilnesses? A population-based study
Over the past few years, there have been many encouraging advances identifying genetic risk factors in mental illnesses. Psychiatric disorders have been recognised as carrying the biggest burden of disease worldwide. This is reflected in the State of Qatar where two of the top three burdens of disease are mental disorders. We set out to study the burden of commonest psychiatric disorders among consanguineous marriages at Primary Health Care Centr…
The analysis of dermatoglyphic sole characters with respect to sex, bilateral asymmetry and genetic relationship
The analysis of whorls on specific fingertips with respect to sex, bilateral asymmetry, and genetic relationship
In a sample of 539 Polish families, 1000 individuals (515 males and 485 females) were analysed to determine the distribution of whorl patterns on specific fingertips, to compare their frequencies in males and females, and to determine whether asymmetry of these dermatoglyphic pattern elements is genetically controlled. Whorls occur most commonly on digit VI on both hands and in both sexes. The difference between males and females for mean values …
The analysis of dermatoglyphic sole characters with respect to sex, bilateral asymmetry and genetic relationship
Correlations between grandparents and their grandchildren
The investigation of linkage between dermatoglyphics and blood groups using family data from three generations
The aim of this study was to use data from three generations to see if there was any suggestion of linkage between the dermatoglyphic palm characters and the ABO blood groups. A sample of 237 Polish families (984 individuals) was analysed. The results provided provisional evidence that some linkage exist. There was a small number of apparent “linkages”. Further, when data were re-tested for association between dermatoglyphic palm patterns and ABO…
The height and weight of Kuwaiti pre-school children
This paper consider the effect of age-grouping on the distribution of two variables, namely, height and weight of pre-school children subject to growth. Assuming straight line regression models for the dependence of expected values as well as variances and covariance of height and weight was investigated by Ehrenberg's law-like model. Ehrenberg's law-like relationship between height and weight, Log $$\bar w = b\bar h + c$$ , was applied to Kuwait…
Sociodemographic risk factors associated with low birthweight in United Arab Emirates
This case-control study was undertaken to determine socio-demographic risk factors for low birth weight in Al-Ain (United Arab Emirates) over a 12-month period in 1992–93. A total of 3485 live births occurred of which 293 (8·4%) were low birth weight. The risk factors considered were mother's occupation, house conditions, place of residence (urban or rural), maternal smoking habits, antenatal care, availability of help in the home, maternal BMI a…
Biologic risk factors for low birthweight in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates
A prospective study of biological factors for low birthweight (LBW) among UAE nationals in the Al Ain Medical District was undertaken from 15 January 1992 to 14 January 1993, using a case control method. All 293 mothers of LBW infants and an equal number of mothers of the next normal weight infants born after the LBW infant were studied. Of the 3,485 live births, 293 (8.4%) were LBW (less than 2,500 g). Maternal age less than 25 years, lighter we…
Biologic risk factors for low birthweight in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates
A prospective study of biological factors for low birthweight (LBW) among UAE nationals in the Al Ain Medical District was undertaken from 15 January 1992 to 14 January 1993, using a case control method. All 293 mothers of LBW infants and an equal number of mothers of the next normal weight infants born after the LBW infant were studied. Of the 3,485 live births, 293 (8.4%) were LBW (less than 2,500 g). Maternal age less than 25 years, lighter we…
Consanguineous Marriages in the United Arab Emirates
This study examines the frequency of consanguineous marriage and the coefficient of inbreeding in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The study was conducted in Al Ain and Dubai cities between October 1994 and March 1995. A sample of 2033 married UAE females aged 15 years and over participated. The degree of consanguinity between each female and her spouse, and the degree of consanguinity between their parents were recorded. The rate of consanguinity…
Risk factors of low birthweight
We would like to thank Dr K. Nagaraj for his comments on our article and would like to respond and clarify a few points.
Consanguineous Marriage in a Newly Developed Country
This study examines the frequency of consanguineous marriage and coefficient of inbreeding in the State of Qatar. The study was conducted in semi-urban areas of Doha between January and May 2004. A sample of 1515 married Qatari females aged 15 years and over participated. The degree of consanguinity between each female and her spouse, and degree of consanguinity between their parents were recorded. The rate of consanguinity in the present generat…
Size at birth in a rapidly developing economy
Data on size at birth for UAE infants indicate that continuing use of the current reference chart may underestimate the prevalence of fetal growth failure in the population. Data from larger numbers of very preterm infants are needed to generate percentiles charts for very preterm infants
Gender differences in the knowledge, attitude and practice towards mental health illness in a rapidly developing Arab society
Background: Mental disorders are common in all countries and cause immense suffering. Both gender and low socioeconomic status have been related to depression and other common mental disorders, but their possible relationship to mental health literacy remains uncertain. Aim: The aim of this study was to determine the gender differences in knowledge, attitudes and practices towards mental illness in a sample of Qatari and other Arab expatriates re…
Perceptions of boundaries and cultural influences in Qatar
BACKGROUND: Boundary issues, which regularly arise in therapy, can present dilemmas for most clinicians. There has been substantial literature on boundary excursions in clinician-patient relationships, however, very little empirical research exists and is documented. As mental health researchers, we need to investigate a wide range of sensitive topics to enhance our understanding of the many issues that arise in the psychotherapeutic frame. AIMS:…
Comorbid obsessive-compulsive disorder and bipolar disorder in a highly endogamous population
Co-occurrence of bipolar disorder (BD) and obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) is a common and difficult comorbid condition to manage. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of comorbidity with OCD among BD patients in a highly endogamous population. A cohort study was carried out on 396 patients enrolled between November 2011 and October 2013. Patients were grouped in BD patients with OCD (BD-OCD) and BD patients without OCD, rate…
Does consanguinity increase the risk of mental ilnesses? A population-based study
Over the past few years, there have been many encouraging advances identifying genetic risk factors in mental illnesses. Psychiatric disorders have been recognised as carrying the biggest burden of disease worldwide. This is reflected in the State of Qatar where two of the top three burdens of disease are mental disorders. We set out to study the burden of commonest psychiatric disorders among consanguineous marriages at Primary Health Care Centr…
Internet Addiction, Fatigue, and Sleep Problems Among Adolescent Students
Covid-19 pandemic and psychological fatigue in Turkey
Aim: The aim of this study was to investigate the association between the COVID-19 pandemic and psychological fatigue as a mental health issue among the population of Istanbul, Turkey. Participants and methods: This is a cross-sectional study conducted in Istanbul, Turkey, between March and June 2020, where a total of 4,700 persons were approached and 3,672 (78%) of participants (64.4% males and 35.6% females) completed the Knowledge Attitude Pra…
Sleep quality, quality of life, fatigue, and mental health in Covid-19 post-pandemic Türkiye
Aim This study explores the predictors and associated risk factors of sleep quality, quality of life, fatigue, and mental health among the Turkish population during the COVID-19 post-pandemic period. Materials and methods A cross-sectional survey using multi-stage, stratified random sampling was employed. In total, 3,200 persons were approached. Of these, 2,624 (82%) completed the questionnaire package consisting of socio-demographic information,…
Determinants of brain drain among physicians in Turkey
Background: The shortage of physicians in Turkey is a highly critical emergency. In fact, physicians’ migration to developing or high-income countries, defined as brain drain , threatens the sustainability of the national healthcare system. Aims: This study explored the driving factors associated with Turkish Physicians’ brain drain , including high-economic inflation, social-politics, poor-living, equity, violence, and the desire to practice med…
Associated Factors of Burnout and Psycho-Physical Distress Among Private Security Personnel in Türkiye
Aims: This study aimed to examine the prevalence of excessive working hours, burnout, fatigue, and mental and sleep disorders among private security personnel in Turkey. It also assessed their quality of life and self-reported perceptions regarding remuneration. Methods: We do agree with the reviewer and we have re-stated in that a cross-sectional survey was conducted using multistage cluster sampling method. Over 3,000 private security company /…
Medicine (15 works) · Demography (14 works) · Population (11 works) · Environmental health (10 works) · Psychiatry (8 works) · Psychology (7 works) · Sociology (7 works) · Biology (6 works) · Mental health (6 works) · Birth, Development, and Health (5 works)