Muna Abed Alah

Biographic Data

ID7349853
NAMEMuna Abed Alah
GIVEN NAMESMuna Abed
FAMILY NAMEAlah
SIGNATUREALAH M A
AFFILIATIONSPrimary Health Care
ORCID0000-0003-3091-9483
VERIFIEDYes
TOTAL WORKS7
TOTAL CITATIONS0
WORKS AS AUTHOR7
WORKS AS EDITOR0
FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR2022
LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR2026
H-INDEX0

  • Beyond survival

    Open AccessMuna Abed Alah, Sami AbdeenARTICLECurrent Psychology2026

    During wars and conflicts, displaced people face significant mental health challenges at different stages of the displacement process. This scoping review aims to synthesize the existing literature on the psychological impact of war and displacement, the mental health challenges facing displaced populations, and spot the light on strategies needed to address these challenges. Literature search was conducted across databases such as PubMed, Scienc…

  • Year Cardiovascular Disease Risk and Its Predictors

    Open AccessSami Abdeen, Muna Abed Alah et al.ARTICLEBMC Public Health2025

    The scientific literature presents conflicting findings on whether health care workers (HCWs) have better, or worse, cardiovascular health compared to the general population. The study aimed to compare the 10-year atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) risk between the general public and HCWs in Qatar. An analytical cross-sectional study was conducted, involving two study groups: the general public and HCWs. Data collection included prima…

  • Short-term side effects of BNT162b2 vaccine in primary care settings in Qatar

    Open AccessSami Abdeen, Muna Abed Alah et al.ARTICLEFrontiers in Public Health2024

    Background: Despite the established effectiveness of the BNT162b2 Vaccine, the novel technology demands careful safety monitoring. While global studies have explored its safety, local data remains limited and exhibits some variability. This study investigated short-term side effects among BNT162b2 vaccinated individuals in Qatar. Methods: A retrospective analysis was conducted using data extracted from the electronic health records of individuals…

  • Internalized stigma and its correlates in families of persons with mental illness in Qatar

    Open AccessVahe Kehyayan, Hanin Omar et al.ARTICLECurrent Psychology2024

    Persons with mental illness (PWMI) experience rejection, isolation, and discrimination in employment, education, and housing due to the prejudice associated with the illness. Families affiliated with PWMI often internalize the public’s prejudice towards mental illness. Such internalized stigma can further impact the health and quality of life of both PWMI and their families. This study aimed to examine the level and correlates of internalized sti…

  • Shattered hierarchy

    Open AccessMuna Abed AlahARTICLECurrent Psychology2024

    Conflicts and wars have a profound impact on human needs, as vividly illustrated by the ongoing crisis in Gaza. This paper aims to systematically examine how these crises affect individuals’ ability to meet their basic and higher-order needs, as conceptualized by Maslow’s hierarchy. By employing Maslow’s framework, this paper seeks to uncover the specific ways in which conflict disrupts the fulfillment of essential human needs and to identify tar…

  • Computer vision syndrome among students during remote learning periods

    Open AccessMuna Abed Alah, Sami Abdeen et al.ARTICLEFrontiers in Public Health2023

    Aim: This study aimed to assess the prevalence of Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS) among children and adolescents in Qatar during the period of remote learning and explore the associated factors and discuss some digital health remedies that might reduce the risk. Methods: We conducted an analytical cross-sectional study between June and August 2022 by collecting data via telephone interviews with parents of selected students utilizing the Computer …

  • Death certification status in Eastern Mediterranean Region

    Open AccessMuna Abed Alah, Mohamad Alchawa et al.ARTICLEDeath Studies2022