Tarek A Owais

Biographic Data

ID7743764
NAMETarek A Owais
GIVEN NAMESTarek A
FAMILY NAMEOwais
SIGNATUREOWAIS T A
AFFILIATIONSBeni-Suef University
ORCID0000-0002-6903-3228
VERIFIEDYes
TOTAL WORKS6
TOTAL CITATIONS0
WORKS AS AUTHOR6
WORKS AS EDITOR0
FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR2023
LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR2026
H-INDEX0

  • Public awareness of colorectal cancer symptoms and risk factors, and exploring screening barriers across nine countries

    Open AccessAseel Ghanayem, Mandy Elewa et al.ARTICLEPLOS Global Public Health2026

    Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide and the third most common type of cancer overall. Colorectal cancer can be avoided with regular screening and lifestyle modifications. This study aimed to identify the barriers to screening for colorectal cancer and to evaluate the public’s awareness and knowledge of the disease’s symptoms and risk factors. A cross-sectional study was conducted across nine countries …

  • Investigating eating patterns and risk factors of weight status among undergraduate students in a multinational cross-sectional study across 15 countries with 8,482 participants

    Open AccessMohamed E A Shaaban, Mohamed E Shaaban et al.ARTICLEBMC Public Health2026

    Substantial weight imbalances exist among undergraduate students. Low fruit and vegetable intake, frequent sugary food consumption, and high screen time during meals were notable concerns. These findings underscore the need for targeted nutrition education and lifestyle interventions to promote healthier eating and weight management in this population

  • Public awareness of cardiovascular disease and its risk factors in Palestine

    Open AccessMohammad Yaser Hasan Awad, Bashar Yaser Hasan Awad et al.ARTICLEBMC Public Health2025

    This study highlights moderate awareness of cardiovascular health among adults in the West Bank but identifies significant knowledge gaps regarding key risk factors such as hypertension, smoking, and inactivity. The prevalence of these modifiable risk factors underscores the need for targeted public health intervention. Promoting education and healthier lifestyle choices could reduce cardiovascular disease risks in the West Bank, warranting furth…

  • Understanding parental awareness of child developmental milestones in West Bank-Palestine

    Open AccessMohammad Yaser Hasan Awad, Haya Jebreen Mohammed Warasna et al.ARTICLEBMC Public Health2025

    There is a significant gap in parents' understanding of developmental milestones, raising serious concerns about children's health in West Bank, Palestine. Currently, healthcare institutions and pediatricians play limited roles in health education. Implementing effective health education programs and strategies is essential to enhance child development outcomes in the community

  • Public insight into knee osteoarthritis

    Open AccessHaya Jebreen Mohammed Warasna, Bashar Yaser Hasan Awad et al.ARTICLEBMC Public Health2025

    This study emphasizes the critical importance of raising awareness and knowledge about osteoarthritis within the Palestinian community. Despite being widely known as a long-term issue, there are still noticeable gaps in the understanding of the joint impact, potential risks, and effective treatment methods for osteoarthritis. The use of informal sources highlights the importance of specific educational programs by healthcare providers

  • The psychological impact of Covid-19 on healthcare work force in the Middle East region C-S study

    Open AccessMarwa A El-Gammal, Amira Elgendy et al.ARTICLEFrontiers in Psychiatry2023

    This study indicates that in the Middle East and North Africa-MENA-region, the prevalence of depression, anxiety, and stress among the healthcare workforce during the COVID-19 pandemic was 70.9, 70.9, 61.4, respectively