Faysal El Kak
Biographic Data
| ID | 2115526 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Faysal El Kak |
| GIVEN NAMES | Faysal |
| FAMILY NAME | El Kak |
| SIGNATURE | EL KAK F |
| AFFILIATIONS | American University of Beirut |
| ORCID | 0009-0008-0873-2165 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 8 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 2 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 8 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2014 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Institutionalizing Professional Education in Clinical Sexology in the Middle East and North Africa
Objectives This study examines the development and institutionalization of clinical sexology training in Morocco, Egypt, and Lebanon. It explores how political, socio-cultural, and academic contexts influence the recognition of this field within health and education systems.Methods A mixed-methods approach was used, combining a review of academic literature and policy documents on sexual health education, a mapping of existing clinical sexology t…
The Porto Proclamation
Objectives This report summarizes the key discussions and outcomes of the inaugural World Sexual Health Assembly, which culminated in the development of the Porto Proclamation on Sexual Health, Rights, and Justice. It aims to identify global challenges and emerging opportunities in sexual health, highlight new insights and capacities generated through the Assembly, and outline strategic actions to guide international efforts over the next five ye…
An assessment of the content of antenatal care provided by obstetricians in Lebanon
Quality and timely antenatal care is a vital component of pregnancy care for the well-being of mothers and babies. The aim of this study of to assess self-reported obstetricians’ adherence to national and international antenatal care guidelines in Lebanon. This cross-sectional study approached all obstetricians registered with the Lebanese Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology and the Lebanese Order of Physicians to participate in an online and te…
Maternal health outcomes in the context of fragility
This study suggests the need for low-cost interventions aiming at enhancing access to ANC services, especially among pregnant women in fragile settings
Sexual Pleasure and Healthcare Settings
Sexual pleasure is best attained through facilitating access to the highest standard of health. Today global data show a persistent high burden of sexual health issues. Yet, pleasure remains a sensitive, stigmatized, and unspoken topic in healthcare services. This article examines how to incorporate a value for pleasure into healthcare services, grounded in the assumption that pleasure is a fundamental reason why people have sex and that acknowle…
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…
Postponing sexual debut among university youth
This study aimed to investigate gender differences in reasoning influencing the postponing of sexual debut among university youth in Lebanon. Findings aimed to develop understandings that might help inform future research on, and programme implementation of, young people's reproductive and sexual health. A cross-sectional survey of sexuality and sexual practices, attitudes and perceptions was conducted among private university students in Lebanon…
Factors associated with alcohol and/or drug use at sexual debut among sexually active university students
Findings stress the importance of sexuality education for youth, and the need to begin understanding the true interplay--beyond association--between youth sexual practices and substance use behaviors from a broader public health perspective
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…
Factors associated with alcohol and/or drug use at sexual debut among sexually active university students
Findings stress the importance of sexuality education for youth, and the need to begin understanding the true interplay--beyond association--between youth sexual practices and substance use behaviors from a broader public health perspective
Postponing sexual debut among university youth
This study aimed to investigate gender differences in reasoning influencing the postponing of sexual debut among university youth in Lebanon. Findings aimed to develop understandings that might help inform future research on, and programme implementation of, young people's reproductive and sexual health. A cross-sectional survey of sexuality and sexual practices, attitudes and perceptions was conducted among private university students in Lebanon…
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…
Sexual Pleasure and Healthcare Settings
Sexual pleasure is best attained through facilitating access to the highest standard of health. Today global data show a persistent high burden of sexual health issues. Yet, pleasure remains a sensitive, stigmatized, and unspoken topic in healthcare services. This article examines how to incorporate a value for pleasure into healthcare services, grounded in the assumption that pleasure is a fundamental reason why people have sex and that acknowle…
Maternal health outcomes in the context of fragility
This study suggests the need for low-cost interventions aiming at enhancing access to ANC services, especially among pregnant women in fragile settings
An assessment of the content of antenatal care provided by obstetricians in Lebanon
Quality and timely antenatal care is a vital component of pregnancy care for the well-being of mothers and babies. The aim of this study of to assess self-reported obstetricians’ adherence to national and international antenatal care guidelines in Lebanon. This cross-sectional study approached all obstetricians registered with the Lebanese Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology and the Lebanese Order of Physicians to participate in an online and te…
The Porto Proclamation
Objectives This report summarizes the key discussions and outcomes of the inaugural World Sexual Health Assembly, which culminated in the development of the Porto Proclamation on Sexual Health, Rights, and Justice. It aims to identify global challenges and emerging opportunities in sexual health, highlight new insights and capacities generated through the Assembly, and outline strategic actions to guide international efforts over the next five ye…
Institutionalizing Professional Education in Clinical Sexology in the Middle East and North Africa
Objectives This study examines the development and institutionalization of clinical sexology training in Morocco, Egypt, and Lebanon. It explores how political, socio-cultural, and academic contexts influence the recognition of this field within health and education systems.Methods A mixed-methods approach was used, combining a review of academic literature and policy documents on sexual health education, a mapping of existing clinical sexology t…
Reproductive health (6 works) · Environmental health (5 works) · Medicine (5 works) · Population (5 works) · Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health (4 works) · Demography (3 works) · Demography (3 works) · Global Maternal and Child Health (3 works) · Health care (3 works) · Human sexuality (3 works)