Shafika Assaad

Biographic Data

ID7780057
NAMEShafika Assaad
GIVEN NAMESShafika
FAMILY NAMEAssaad
SIGNATUREASSAAD S
AFFILIATIONSHoly Spirit University of Kaslik
VERIFIEDNo
TOTAL WORKS6
TOTAL CITATIONS0
WORKS AS AUTHOR6
WORKS AS EDITOR0
FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR2013
LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR2026
H-INDEX0

  • Knowledge, attitudes, and patterns of nonmedical beta-blockers use among medical students

    Open AccessRawad Affan, Georges Jarrouge et al.ARTICLEBMC Medical Education2026

    BACKGROUND: The use of beta-blockers for off-label indications, such as the treatment of performance and examination anxiety-related issues, has increasingly surfaced in the literature as a phenomenon in medical students. Although the use of these medications may help relieve physical symptoms of anxiety associated with it, public health concerns have arisen considering the unsupervised medication use. This study aims to assess the knowledge, att…

  • Patterns and prevalence of depression, tobacco, and caffeine use among university students from different majors in Lebanon

    Open AccessAfife El Hashem, Angela Bou Saba et al.ARTICLEFrontiers in Public Health2025

    Background Mental health plays a fundamental role in overall wellbeing, with depression being one of the most common mental health disorders worldwide. University students face significant academic, financial, and social pressures, making them particularly vulnerable to depression. Research showed difference in consumption of psychoactive substances such as caffeine and tobacco among genders and academic fields. It suggests also a link between th…

  • Level of Empathy Among Physicians, Medical Interns and Nurses During War Conflicts in Lebanon

    Open AccessC El Jakal, A El Kamar et al.ARTICLEEthics Medicine and Public Health2025

  • Sleep quality among university students in Lebanon during war conflicts

    Open AccessHaissam Haddad, Hanna El Haddad et al.ARTICLEBMC Public Health2025

    This study highlights the profound impact of war exposure on sleep quality among Lebanese university students, with direct exposure having the greatest risk. Poor sleep quality in war-affected zones can lead to severe disruptions in academic performance, cognitive function, and overall mental and physical health. The findings underscore the need for targeted interventions, including mental health support and stress management programs, to limit s…

  • Mental health status among university students during the transition period from high school to university in Lebanon

    Open AccessRawad Affan, Khalil Darwich et al.ARTICLEBMC Public Health2025

    The study highlights the urgent need for targeted mental health interventions for Lebanese university students, addressing both universal and region-specific challenges. The findings emphasize the importance of early intervention, increased access to mental health resources, and promoting systemic changes to improve overall student well-being

  • Physical activity in adults with and without diabetes

    Open AccessAbla M Sibai, Christy Costanian et al.ARTICLEBMC Public Health2013

    The inverse associations between physical activity and SES indicators suggest a negative influence of urbanization on activity levels of Lebanese adults. The missed opportunity for clinical primary preventive services for the majority non-diabetic population calls for population-based public health approaches that promote physical activity as a routine lifestyle in the general population