Zeinab El‐Dirani
Biographic Data
| ID | 6698932 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Zeinab El‐Dirani |
| GIVEN NAMES | Zeinab |
| FAMILY NAME | El‐Dirani |
| SIGNATURE | EL DIRANI Z |
| AFFILIATIONS | American University of Beirut |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-3610-3816 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 4 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 4 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2021 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2023 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Patient experiences of diabetes and hypertension care during an evolving humanitarian crisis in Lebanon
Humanitarian health care models increasingly incorporate care for non-communicable diseases (NCDs). Current research evidence focuses on burden of disease, service provision and access to care, and less is known about patient’s experience of the continuum of care in humanitarian settings. To address this gap, this study explored experiences of displaced Syrian and vulnerable Lebanese patients receiving care for hypertension and/or diabetes at fou…
Interactive community-based theatre to address social barriers to accessing reproductive health services in patriarchal societies
Interactive community-based theatre is used to engage with audience members and allow for free exchange of ideas relevant to context. It aims to bring about a new understanding of an issue while challenging people's attitudes and perceptions. Its application within the field of sexual and reproductive health has been limited, particularly in low and middle-income contexts. This paper presents the rationale for a research-arts partnership in Jorda…
Fasting while on antipsychotics
Fasting during the holy month of Ramadan is one of the five pillars of Islam. Adherents to the Muslim faith are expected to abstain from drinking or eating during daylight hours. Exclusions to fasting apply, including for medical reasons. There is no consensus on the specific implications for psychiatric conditions. This qualitative study explores the decision-making process of Muslim patients on antipsychotic treatment with regard to fasting dur…
The Psychological Legacy of the Lebanese Civil War in Paramilitary Veterans
The experiences of irregular combatants and the psychosocial impact of their participation in violent conflict are poorly understood in comparison to the body of research available on military veterans in developed countries. The Lebanese civil war (1975–1990) was an archetypal intra-national armed conflict, involving thousands of civilians turned fighters. Fifteen former fighters were interviewed about their active involvement in the war. The qu…
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The Psychological Legacy of the Lebanese Civil War in Paramilitary Veterans
The experiences of irregular combatants and the psychosocial impact of their participation in violent conflict are poorly understood in comparison to the body of research available on military veterans in developed countries. The Lebanese civil war (1975–1990) was an archetypal intra-national armed conflict, involving thousands of civilians turned fighters. Fifteen former fighters were interviewed about their active involvement in the war. The qu…
Fasting while on antipsychotics
Fasting during the holy month of Ramadan is one of the five pillars of Islam. Adherents to the Muslim faith are expected to abstain from drinking or eating during daylight hours. Exclusions to fasting apply, including for medical reasons. There is no consensus on the specific implications for psychiatric conditions. This qualitative study explores the decision-making process of Muslim patients on antipsychotic treatment with regard to fasting dur…
Patient experiences of diabetes and hypertension care during an evolving humanitarian crisis in Lebanon
Humanitarian health care models increasingly incorporate care for non-communicable diseases (NCDs). Current research evidence focuses on burden of disease, service provision and access to care, and less is known about patient’s experience of the continuum of care in humanitarian settings. To address this gap, this study explored experiences of displaced Syrian and vulnerable Lebanese patients receiving care for hypertension and/or diabetes at fou…
Interactive community-based theatre to address social barriers to accessing reproductive health services in patriarchal societies
Interactive community-based theatre is used to engage with audience members and allow for free exchange of ideas relevant to context. It aims to bring about a new understanding of an issue while challenging people's attitudes and perceptions. Its application within the field of sexual and reproductive health has been limited, particularly in low and middle-income contexts. This paper presents the rationale for a research-arts partnership in Jorda…
Political science (3 works) · Sociology (3 works) · Medicine (2 works) · Migration, Health and Trauma (2 works) · Population (2 works) · Psychiatry (2 works) · Psychology (2 works) · Qualitative research (2 works) · Art Therapy and Mental Health (1 work) · Civil defense (1 work)