Aminu S Abdullahi
Biographic Data
| ID | 7798674 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Aminu S Abdullahi |
| GIVEN NAMES | Aminu S |
| FAMILY NAME | Abdullahi |
| SIGNATURE | ABDULLAHI A S |
| AFFILIATIONS | United Arab Emirates University |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-2639-631X |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 10 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 10 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2022 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Children’s insights into nutritional culture and habits in Abu Dhabi
Introduction: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has identified childhood obesity as a significant public health concern. Designing targeted interventions to promote healthy eating habits in early childhood requires an understanding of the food preferences and norms within this age group. The present study aimed to describe the unique food culture and influences among schoolchildren in Abu Dhabi Emirate (AD), UAE. Methods: We conducted a qualitative …
Predictors, barriers and facilitators of bystander interventions in out of hospital cardiac arrest
Introduction: Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest (OHCA) has low survival rates, especially in the Middle East, where bystander response in the UAE remains limited. Early cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and automated external defibrillator (AED) use improve outcomes. This study assessed public willingness to intervene during OHCA and identified key predictors, barriers, and facilitators. Methods: A cross-sectional survey of 1,020 UAE adults (18+) …
Healthcare professionals' perspectives on expanding newborn genomic screening in the emirate of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Background: Genomic Newborn Screening (gNBS) could transform neonatal healthcare by enabling early detection of genetic disorders, timely intervention, and improved health outcomes. This study assessed healthcare professionals' self-reported knowledge, attitudes, and challenges regarding expanded newborn genomic screening in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE), and identified factors influencing its integration into neonatal healthcare. Methods…
Perspectives on brain health testing and screening
Introduction Neurological and mental disorders represent a growing health burden, yet attitudes towards brain health testing, which is an important component of early intervention, remain largely unexplored, particularly in the Middle East. We aimed to investigate attitudes of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) population to inform future public health initiatives.Theory Interpretation was informed by health behaviour theories, particularly the Healt…
Perceptions about brain health among the United Arab Emirates population using the global brain survey
Introduction: Interest in brain health and general well-being research has increased due to advances in neurosciences, and aging population's need for preventive health measures. However, there is limited research on perceptions and attitudes toward brain health in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), a country with a unique demographic and cultural context. We aimed to assess self-reported practices, beliefs and attitudes toward brain health within t…
Exploring knowledge, attitude, practices and barriers toward colorectal cancer screening in the United Arab Emirates
Background: Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a major contributor to cancer-related morbidity and mortality worldwide. In the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the CRC screening program was introduced in 2014, and it was expected that the program would face challenges, including low participation and poor adherence. However, there is limited research to document awareness and uptake of colorectal cancer screening among the UAE population. Aim: This study aime…
Bullying victimization in schools in the United Arab Emirates
The study reveals widespread bullying victimization in UAE schools, mainly in classrooms, with group exclusion and verbal abuse as key forms. It underscores bullying's psychological impact and the greater awareness of parents compared to teachers. The effective intervention strategies should not only involve students, teachers, and school staff, but also actively engage parents by fostering stronger communication channels between schools and fami…
Reflections on medical student evaluations of a public health clerkship
Introduction The COVID-19 pandemic demonstrated the need for skilled medical practitioners in public health, and outbreak investigations. The College of Medicine and Health Sciences at the United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) introduced a clerkship in public health constituting theoretical and practical sessions to 5th year medical students in 2015. The aim of this study is to explore the satisfaction of the students with the public health cler…
Sexually transmitted diseases knowledge assessment and associated factors among university students in the United Arab Emirates
Background: Sexually transmitted diseases and infections (STDIs) remain a serious public health menace with over 350 million cases each year. Poor knowledge of STDIs has been identified as one of the bottlenecks in their control and prevention. Hence, assessment of knowledge, both general and domain-specific, is key to the prevention and control of these diseases. This study assessed the knowledge of STDIs and identified factors associated with S…
Estimate of Occupational Exposure to Carcinogens among Migrant Workers in the United Arab Emirates
Occupational illnesses, such as cancer, cause more deaths each year than occupational accidents. Occupational carcinogens include physical, chemical, biological and organizational hazards. In the United Arab Emirates (UAE), migrant workers account for 80% of labor. Being sometimes employed as unskilled workers and more willing to work in demanding jobs, their vulnerability and exposure may be increased. This study aimed to estimate the prevalence…
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Estimate of Occupational Exposure to Carcinogens among Migrant Workers in the United Arab Emirates
Occupational illnesses, such as cancer, cause more deaths each year than occupational accidents. Occupational carcinogens include physical, chemical, biological and organizational hazards. In the United Arab Emirates (UAE), migrant workers account for 80% of labor. Being sometimes employed as unskilled workers and more willing to work in demanding jobs, their vulnerability and exposure may be increased. This study aimed to estimate the prevalence…
Reflections on medical student evaluations of a public health clerkship
Introduction The COVID-19 pandemic demonstrated the need for skilled medical practitioners in public health, and outbreak investigations. The College of Medicine and Health Sciences at the United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) introduced a clerkship in public health constituting theoretical and practical sessions to 5th year medical students in 2015. The aim of this study is to explore the satisfaction of the students with the public health cler…
Sexually transmitted diseases knowledge assessment and associated factors among university students in the United Arab Emirates
Background: Sexually transmitted diseases and infections (STDIs) remain a serious public health menace with over 350 million cases each year. Poor knowledge of STDIs has been identified as one of the bottlenecks in their control and prevention. Hence, assessment of knowledge, both general and domain-specific, is key to the prevention and control of these diseases. This study assessed the knowledge of STDIs and identified factors associated with S…
Bullying victimization in schools in the United Arab Emirates
The study reveals widespread bullying victimization in UAE schools, mainly in classrooms, with group exclusion and verbal abuse as key forms. It underscores bullying's psychological impact and the greater awareness of parents compared to teachers. The effective intervention strategies should not only involve students, teachers, and school staff, but also actively engage parents by fostering stronger communication channels between schools and fami…
Perceptions about brain health among the United Arab Emirates population using the global brain survey
Introduction: Interest in brain health and general well-being research has increased due to advances in neurosciences, and aging population's need for preventive health measures. However, there is limited research on perceptions and attitudes toward brain health in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), a country with a unique demographic and cultural context. We aimed to assess self-reported practices, beliefs and attitudes toward brain health within t…
Exploring knowledge, attitude, practices and barriers toward colorectal cancer screening in the United Arab Emirates
Background: Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a major contributor to cancer-related morbidity and mortality worldwide. In the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the CRC screening program was introduced in 2014, and it was expected that the program would face challenges, including low participation and poor adherence. However, there is limited research to document awareness and uptake of colorectal cancer screening among the UAE population. Aim: This study aime…
Children’s insights into nutritional culture and habits in Abu Dhabi
Introduction: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has identified childhood obesity as a significant public health concern. Designing targeted interventions to promote healthy eating habits in early childhood requires an understanding of the food preferences and norms within this age group. The present study aimed to describe the unique food culture and influences among schoolchildren in Abu Dhabi Emirate (AD), UAE. Methods: We conducted a qualitative …
Predictors, barriers and facilitators of bystander interventions in out of hospital cardiac arrest
Introduction: Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest (OHCA) has low survival rates, especially in the Middle East, where bystander response in the UAE remains limited. Early cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and automated external defibrillator (AED) use improve outcomes. This study assessed public willingness to intervene during OHCA and identified key predictors, barriers, and facilitators. Methods: A cross-sectional survey of 1,020 UAE adults (18+) …
Healthcare professionals' perspectives on expanding newborn genomic screening in the emirate of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Background: Genomic Newborn Screening (gNBS) could transform neonatal healthcare by enabling early detection of genetic disorders, timely intervention, and improved health outcomes. This study assessed healthcare professionals' self-reported knowledge, attitudes, and challenges regarding expanded newborn genomic screening in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE), and identified factors influencing its integration into neonatal healthcare. Methods…
Perspectives on brain health testing and screening
Introduction Neurological and mental disorders represent a growing health burden, yet attitudes towards brain health testing, which is an important component of early intervention, remain largely unexplored, particularly in the Middle East. We aimed to investigate attitudes of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) population to inform future public health initiatives.Theory Interpretation was informed by health behaviour theories, particularly the Healt…
Public health (7 works) · Medicine (5 works) · Cross-sectional study (4 works) · Environmental health (4 works) · Nursing (4 works) · Family medicine (3 works) · Psychological intervention (3 works) · Psychology (3 works) · Snowball sampling (3 works) · Abu dhabi (2 works)