Hasanain Faisal Ghazi
Biographic Data
| ID | 7746179 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Hasanain Faisal Ghazi |
| GIVEN NAMES | Hasanain Faisal |
| FAMILY NAME | Ghazi |
| SIGNATURE | GHAZI H F |
| AFFILIATIONS | University Kebangsaan Malaysia Medical Centre |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-0367-3596 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 18 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 7 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 11 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2012 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
The role of mother’s knowledge and attitudes in shaping childcare in a developing country
This study aims to analyze the relationship between maternal knowledge and attitudes and maternal behavior in caring for stunted children aged 24–35 months. Additionally, it examines how demographic variables are related to these independent variables. A cross-sectional study design was employed, focusing on mothers of stunted children aged 24–35 months in an area of a developing country (n = 56). We utilized a modified version of a previous know…
Food purchase patterns in Nairobi before, during, and after the Covid-19 pandemic lockdown measures
The nationwide lockdown measures implemented during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic disrupted food supply systems, potentially altering consumer purchasing behaviour. There is limited evidence quantifying these changes in low- and middle-income settings. This study aimed to examine the impact of COVID-19 on grocery purchase patterns among consumers in Nairobi. Using generalized least squares (GLS), we conducted an interrupted tim…
Food habit, physical activity and nutritional status of adolescents in selected schools of Madhyapur Thimi municipality, Nepal
A dramatic rise in obesity is caused by unhealthy eating habits combined with lower levels of physical activity, and the under nutrition problem is still unresolved. Focusing on the nutritional needs of adolescents could be a significant step toward breaking the vicious cycle of malnutrition, chronic diseases, and poverty. This study aims to assess food habit, levels of physical activity and nutritional status of adolescents in Madhyapur Thimi Mu…
Evolution of the nutritional status and factors associated with undernutrition in children under five of age between 2014 and 2017 in 24 health districts of Burkina Faso
The prevalences of undernutrition in children under five years of age appeared to decrease over the last decade in Burkina Faso. However, the country is now facing new health and security challenges that could threaten this progress. Therefore, it is essential to monitor the evolution of the situation within this specific context. We aimed to assess trends in undernutrition among children under 5 years of age, as well as the factors associated wi…
Factors influencing the maternal choice of packaged snacks for 6–10 years old children
Childhood overweight and obesity due to unhealthy diet result in several adverse effects. Mothers play a major role in selecting snacks for younger children. This study assessed the factors associated with the choice of packaged food/beverage snacks among mothers of 6- to 10-year-old children in the Medical Officer of Health area Balangoda. A community-based descriptive cross-sectional study with an analytical component was conducted in 2022 amon…
Food taboos and preferences among adolescent girls, pregnant women, breastfeeding mothers, and children aged 6–23 months in Mainland Tanzania
Malnutrition is a serious public health problem and has long-lasting economic consequences for individuals and families and, in turn, affects the economic growth of the country. Understanding food taboos and individual preferences for food items is critical to the development of effective nutritional programs and educational messages. The present study aimed to explore food taboos and preferences in food items among breastfeeding mothers, pregnan…
Recall, understanding, use, and impact of front-of-package warning labels on ultra-processed foods
In its efforts to reduce increasing rates of obesity and nutrition-related noncommunicable diseases, Peru implemented front-of-package (FOP) warning labels (also called warnings) on processed and ultra-processed foods in June 2019. The goal was to inform consumers about high levels of sugars, saturated fats, sodium, and trans fats in packaged products. We designed a qualitative study to reveal the recall, understanding, and use of the warnings an…
Behaviour change interventions improve maternal and child nutrition in sub-Saharan Africa
Evidence that nutrition-specific and nutrition-sensitive interventions can improve maternal and child nutrition status in sub-Saharan Africa is inconclusive. Using behaviour change theory and techniques in intervention design may increase effectiveness and make outcomes more predictable. This systematic review aimed to determine whether interventions that included behaviour change functions were effective. Six databases were searched systematical…
Effects of social determinants of health on obesity among urban women of reproductive age
Obesity is a major global public health problem. It is spreading very fast in low- and middle-income countries and has reached world record levels in some of them. In Ghana, it has increased by over 65% among urban women in the past three decades. This study investigated the effects of social determinants of health on obesity among women in urban Ghana. The study analyzed the Ghana demographic and health survey data. These are nationally represen…
Socioeconomic and urban-rural inequalities in the population-level double burden of child malnutrition in the East and Southern African Region
Socioeconomic and urban-rural inequalities in the population-level double burden of child malnutrition threatens global nutrition targets 2025, especially in East and Southern Africa. We aimed to quantify these inequalities from nationally representative household surveys in the East and Southern African region. 13 Demographic and Health Surveys between 2006 and 2018 including 72,231 children under five years old were studied. Prevalence of stunt…
Nutritional status of children under five years and associated factors in 24 districts of Burkina Faso
Malnutrition in children is a serious health problem, especially in Sub-Saharan Africa, with heavy socioeconomic burdens. The prevalence of stunting remains high in Burkina Faso. There is a need to further investigate undernutrition and identify the major factors contributing to its persistence. We aimed to assess the nutritional status of children aged under five years and the associated factors of undernutrition in Burkina Faso. We conducted a …
Asthma treatment adherence among asthmatic patients in Yazd
Background Asthma affects an estimated 300 million people worldwide. Poor compliance with prescribed medication leads to increased morbidity and mortality. The number of asthma cases has more than doubled since 1980 and, nearly 3 million workdays are lost annually due to asthma exacerbations. Non-compliance with therapy is a major impediment to effective asthma management and can lead to failure of treatment. The purpose of the study was to ident…
Human impact and financial loss of floods in Southeast Asia, from 2007 to 2011
Background Flood is the most common (40%) natural disaster worldwide leading occasionally to devastating impact on human and properties. In recent decades, the incidence and magnitude of floods has grown in Southeast Asia region, resulting in substantial economic damages, affecting and killing thousands of people. The aim of this study is to assess the impact of flood on human and estimate the financial loss in Southeast Asia region during the pa…
Influence of antenatal care on birth weight
Background Antenatal care is defined as the care given to mothers and their fetus during pregnancy. There are many aspects of antenatal care that need to be emphasized to ensure good delivery outcome. One important outcome is low birth weight which has been defined by the World Health Organization (WHO) as weight at birth of less than 2.500 grams (up to and including 2,499 g) irrespective of gestational age. This paper aims to show the associatio…
Carbonated drinks, chips intake and their relation to Intelligence Quotient (IQ) among primary school children in Baghdad city, Iraq
Background The revolution in children’s lifestyle and dietary habits which has occurred over the last thirty years can be largely attributed to changes in the family environment and in the social environment in general. Fast food is a diet high in processed foods and soft drinks. Children consuming more junk food are likely to have a lower intake of vitamins, minerals and essential fatty acids. The aim of this study was to assess the relationship…
Incidence of bacterial meningitis in South East Asia region
Background Acute bacterial meningitis (BM) constitutes a significant global public health problem. Worldwide, it has been estimated that 1—2 million cases of BM occur annually. The problem is more significant in resource-poor countries including those in some regions of Sub-Saharan Africa, Southeast Asia, and Latin America. Aim of study was to measure Incidence of BM in Southeast Asia countries based on published data
Potential of mobile technology in meeting the public health needs in developing countries
Background Disease epidemics and shortage of healthcare professionals present major challenges for developing countries in achieving the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), specifically the health related goals (4, 5 and 6). In these countries, the explosive growth of mobile communications offers a new opportunity for the promotion of quality healthcare. There is a growing body of evidence that demonstrate the potential of mobile communication t…
The negative impact of living environment on intelligence quotient of primary school children in Baghdad City, Iraq
In Iraq, child IQ was found to be associated with the mental stress and service domains of the living environment. This study findings will help authorities in their efforts to improve living environment
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Asthma treatment adherence among asthmatic patients in Yazd
Background Asthma affects an estimated 300 million people worldwide. Poor compliance with prescribed medication leads to increased morbidity and mortality. The number of asthma cases has more than doubled since 1980 and, nearly 3 million workdays are lost annually due to asthma exacerbations. Non-compliance with therapy is a major impediment to effective asthma management and can lead to failure of treatment. The purpose of the study was to ident…
Human impact and financial loss of floods in Southeast Asia, from 2007 to 2011
Background Flood is the most common (40%) natural disaster worldwide leading occasionally to devastating impact on human and properties. In recent decades, the incidence and magnitude of floods has grown in Southeast Asia region, resulting in substantial economic damages, affecting and killing thousands of people. The aim of this study is to assess the impact of flood on human and estimate the financial loss in Southeast Asia region during the pa…
Influence of antenatal care on birth weight
Background Antenatal care is defined as the care given to mothers and their fetus during pregnancy. There are many aspects of antenatal care that need to be emphasized to ensure good delivery outcome. One important outcome is low birth weight which has been defined by the World Health Organization (WHO) as weight at birth of less than 2.500 grams (up to and including 2,499 g) irrespective of gestational age. This paper aims to show the associatio…
Carbonated drinks, chips intake and their relation to Intelligence Quotient (IQ) among primary school children in Baghdad city, Iraq
Background The revolution in children’s lifestyle and dietary habits which has occurred over the last thirty years can be largely attributed to changes in the family environment and in the social environment in general. Fast food is a diet high in processed foods and soft drinks. Children consuming more junk food are likely to have a lower intake of vitamins, minerals and essential fatty acids. The aim of this study was to assess the relationship…
Incidence of bacterial meningitis in South East Asia region
Background Acute bacterial meningitis (BM) constitutes a significant global public health problem. Worldwide, it has been estimated that 1—2 million cases of BM occur annually. The problem is more significant in resource-poor countries including those in some regions of Sub-Saharan Africa, Southeast Asia, and Latin America. Aim of study was to measure Incidence of BM in Southeast Asia countries based on published data
Potential of mobile technology in meeting the public health needs in developing countries
Background Disease epidemics and shortage of healthcare professionals present major challenges for developing countries in achieving the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), specifically the health related goals (4, 5 and 6). In these countries, the explosive growth of mobile communications offers a new opportunity for the promotion of quality healthcare. There is a growing body of evidence that demonstrate the potential of mobile communication t…
The negative impact of living environment on intelligence quotient of primary school children in Baghdad City, Iraq
In Iraq, child IQ was found to be associated with the mental stress and service domains of the living environment. This study findings will help authorities in their efforts to improve living environment
Behaviour change interventions improve maternal and child nutrition in sub-Saharan Africa
Evidence that nutrition-specific and nutrition-sensitive interventions can improve maternal and child nutrition status in sub-Saharan Africa is inconclusive. Using behaviour change theory and techniques in intervention design may increase effectiveness and make outcomes more predictable. This systematic review aimed to determine whether interventions that included behaviour change functions were effective. Six databases were searched systematical…
Effects of social determinants of health on obesity among urban women of reproductive age
Obesity is a major global public health problem. It is spreading very fast in low- and middle-income countries and has reached world record levels in some of them. In Ghana, it has increased by over 65% among urban women in the past three decades. This study investigated the effects of social determinants of health on obesity among women in urban Ghana. The study analyzed the Ghana demographic and health survey data. These are nationally represen…
Socioeconomic and urban-rural inequalities in the population-level double burden of child malnutrition in the East and Southern African Region
Socioeconomic and urban-rural inequalities in the population-level double burden of child malnutrition threatens global nutrition targets 2025, especially in East and Southern Africa. We aimed to quantify these inequalities from nationally representative household surveys in the East and Southern African region. 13 Demographic and Health Surveys between 2006 and 2018 including 72,231 children under five years old were studied. Prevalence of stunt…
Nutritional status of children under five years and associated factors in 24 districts of Burkina Faso
Malnutrition in children is a serious health problem, especially in Sub-Saharan Africa, with heavy socioeconomic burdens. The prevalence of stunting remains high in Burkina Faso. There is a need to further investigate undernutrition and identify the major factors contributing to its persistence. We aimed to assess the nutritional status of children aged under five years and the associated factors of undernutrition in Burkina Faso. We conducted a …
Factors influencing the maternal choice of packaged snacks for 6–10 years old children
Childhood overweight and obesity due to unhealthy diet result in several adverse effects. Mothers play a major role in selecting snacks for younger children. This study assessed the factors associated with the choice of packaged food/beverage snacks among mothers of 6- to 10-year-old children in the Medical Officer of Health area Balangoda. A community-based descriptive cross-sectional study with an analytical component was conducted in 2022 amon…
Food taboos and preferences among adolescent girls, pregnant women, breastfeeding mothers, and children aged 6–23 months in Mainland Tanzania
Malnutrition is a serious public health problem and has long-lasting economic consequences for individuals and families and, in turn, affects the economic growth of the country. Understanding food taboos and individual preferences for food items is critical to the development of effective nutritional programs and educational messages. The present study aimed to explore food taboos and preferences in food items among breastfeeding mothers, pregnan…
Recall, understanding, use, and impact of front-of-package warning labels on ultra-processed foods
In its efforts to reduce increasing rates of obesity and nutrition-related noncommunicable diseases, Peru implemented front-of-package (FOP) warning labels (also called warnings) on processed and ultra-processed foods in June 2019. The goal was to inform consumers about high levels of sugars, saturated fats, sodium, and trans fats in packaged products. We designed a qualitative study to reveal the recall, understanding, and use of the warnings an…
Food habit, physical activity and nutritional status of adolescents in selected schools of Madhyapur Thimi municipality, Nepal
A dramatic rise in obesity is caused by unhealthy eating habits combined with lower levels of physical activity, and the under nutrition problem is still unresolved. Focusing on the nutritional needs of adolescents could be a significant step toward breaking the vicious cycle of malnutrition, chronic diseases, and poverty. This study aims to assess food habit, levels of physical activity and nutritional status of adolescents in Madhyapur Thimi Mu…
Evolution of the nutritional status and factors associated with undernutrition in children under five of age between 2014 and 2017 in 24 health districts of Burkina Faso
The prevalences of undernutrition in children under five years of age appeared to decrease over the last decade in Burkina Faso. However, the country is now facing new health and security challenges that could threaten this progress. Therefore, it is essential to monitor the evolution of the situation within this specific context. We aimed to assess trends in undernutrition among children under 5 years of age, as well as the factors associated wi…
The role of mother’s knowledge and attitudes in shaping childcare in a developing country
This study aims to analyze the relationship between maternal knowledge and attitudes and maternal behavior in caring for stunted children aged 24–35 months. Additionally, it examines how demographic variables are related to these independent variables. A cross-sectional study design was employed, focusing on mothers of stunted children aged 24–35 months in an area of a developing country (n = 56). We utilized a modified version of a previous know…
Food purchase patterns in Nairobi before, during, and after the Covid-19 pandemic lockdown measures
The nationwide lockdown measures implemented during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic disrupted food supply systems, potentially altering consumer purchasing behaviour. There is limited evidence quantifying these changes in low- and middle-income settings. This study aimed to examine the impact of COVID-19 on grocery purchase patterns among consumers in Nairobi. Using generalized least squares (GLS), we conducted an interrupted tim…
Environmental health (15 works) · Medicine (15 works) · Child Nutrition and Water Access (9 works) · Public health (8 works) · Biostatistics (7 works) · Geography (6 works) · Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations (5 works) · Socioeconomics (5 works) · Sociology (5 works) · Cross-sectional study (4 works)