Youssef Latifeh
Biographic Data
| ID | 7759451 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Youssef Latifeh |
| GIVEN NAMES | Youssef |
| FAMILY NAME | Latifeh |
| SIGNATURE | LATIFEH Y |
| AFFILIATIONS | Damascus University |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-2832-1212 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 5 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 5 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2022 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Determinants of surgical specialty interest among clinical-year medical students in Syria
BACKGROUND: Surgical workforce recruitment remains a global concern, particularly given persistent gender disparities in surgical specialties. In Syria, evidence on medical students' surgical career intentions remains limited. This study assessed planned surgical specialty interest and associated demographic, educational, exposure-related, mentorship, and gender/social perception factors among fourth-, fifth-, and sixth-year medical students. MET…
The cherry on top
Our results indicated no significant relationship between social support or perceived stress and the academic performance of the students. One possible explanation for this finding could be that students are more self-dependent and self-reliant. Female medical students suffered higher levels of stress, particularly academic-related stress, compared to their male peers. Students who received high levels of social support expressed less depressive …
Colorectal cancer knowledge and screening awareness in Syria
This study highlights significant gaps in CRC knowledge and screening awareness among Syrians, emphasizing the need to integrate education and complimentary screening into national health policies. Targeted campaigns, nonprofit collaboration, and media engagement are essential to bridge these gaps. Future research should address limitations like sampling bias and the cross-sectional design through longitudinal and comparative studies to guide tai…
Workplace violence in a conflict zone
Workplace violence (WPV) is a significant occupational hazard for healthcare workers. This study aimed to examine the prevalence, nature, and associated factors of WPV among resident doctors and nurses in Syrian public university hospitals to inform institutional policies and protective strategies. A cross-sectional study was conducted in public, Ministry of Higher Education-affiliated teaching hospitals in Damascus, Aleppo, and Lattakia, Syria. …
Knowledge, stigma, and beliefs toward mental illnesses among schoolteachers in Damascus
BACKGROUND: Teachers have an important role in promoting the mental wellbeing of their students, hence their knowledge and attitudes toward mental health disorders should be assessed. A very few studies regarding this topic were conducted in Syria, but due to the recent events which have had occurred the country, it is essential to deal with students who suffer from mental illnesses professionally especially that such disorders may be stigmatized…
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Knowledge, stigma, and beliefs toward mental illnesses among schoolteachers in Damascus
BACKGROUND: Teachers have an important role in promoting the mental wellbeing of their students, hence their knowledge and attitudes toward mental health disorders should be assessed. A very few studies regarding this topic were conducted in Syria, but due to the recent events which have had occurred the country, it is essential to deal with students who suffer from mental illnesses professionally especially that such disorders may be stigmatized…
The cherry on top
Our results indicated no significant relationship between social support or perceived stress and the academic performance of the students. One possible explanation for this finding could be that students are more self-dependent and self-reliant. Female medical students suffered higher levels of stress, particularly academic-related stress, compared to their male peers. Students who received high levels of social support expressed less depressive …
Colorectal cancer knowledge and screening awareness in Syria
This study highlights significant gaps in CRC knowledge and screening awareness among Syrians, emphasizing the need to integrate education and complimentary screening into national health policies. Targeted campaigns, nonprofit collaboration, and media engagement are essential to bridge these gaps. Future research should address limitations like sampling bias and the cross-sectional design through longitudinal and comparative studies to guide tai…
Workplace violence in a conflict zone
Workplace violence (WPV) is a significant occupational hazard for healthcare workers. This study aimed to examine the prevalence, nature, and associated factors of WPV among resident doctors and nurses in Syrian public university hospitals to inform institutional policies and protective strategies. A cross-sectional study was conducted in public, Ministry of Higher Education-affiliated teaching hospitals in Damascus, Aleppo, and Lattakia, Syria. …
Determinants of surgical specialty interest among clinical-year medical students in Syria
BACKGROUND: Surgical workforce recruitment remains a global concern, particularly given persistent gender disparities in surgical specialties. In Syria, evidence on medical students' surgical career intentions remains limited. This study assessed planned surgical specialty interest and associated demographic, educational, exposure-related, mentorship, and gender/social perception factors among fourth-, fifth-, and sixth-year medical students. MET…
Biostatistics (2 works) · Healthcare professionals’ stress and burnout (2 works) · Medicine (2 works) · Public health (2 works) · Anxiety (1 work) · Cancer (1 work) · Clinical Psychology (1 work) · Colorectal cancer (1 work) · Colorectal Cancer Screening and Detection (1 work) · Cross-sectional study (1 work)