Mohamed Ahmed Syed
Biographic Data
| ID | 7804131 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Mohamed Ahmed Syed |
| GIVEN NAMES | Mohamed Ahmed |
| FAMILY NAME | Syed |
| SIGNATURE | SYED M A |
| AFFILIATIONS | Primary Health Care |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-2396-3534 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 6 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 6 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2010 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Screening for atrial fibrillation in older adults in primary care
Background Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common arrhythmia in clinical practice, and its prevalence is increasing in aging populations. It is a leading cause of acute stroke, heart failure, sudden death, and other cardiovascular morbidities. AF is often asymptomatic and is frequently diagnosed late, typically after a patient presents with acute stroke. Early detection and treatment can prevent such life-threatening events, making AF screen…
Breast Cancer Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices amongst Women in Qatar
This cross-sectional study examines knowledge, attitudes, and practices surrounding breast cancer awareness and screening among women residents in Qatar. Females, >18 years old, registered with the Primary Health Care Corporation were invited to complete an Arabic or English online survey using a modified version of the Breast Cancer Awareness Module. Of the 9008 participants, 69% report awareness of breast cancer warning signs, but the results d…
Covid-19 Surveillance in the Primary Health Care Population of Qatar
SARS-CoV2 a new emerging Corona Virus Disease in humans, which called for containment measures by many countries. The current paper aims to discuss the impact of two different sampling methodologies when executing a drive through COVID-19 survey on the quality of estimated disease burden measures. Secondary data analysis of a pilot cross-sectional survey targeting Qatar's primary health care registered population was done. Two groups with differe…
Prevalence of metabolic syndrome in primary health settings in Qatar
The study provides essential epidemiological information required by decision makers. Although not nationally representative, this study is suggestive of a higher prevalence of MetS among a younger population, men and in Southern Asian, Northern African and Western Asian nationalities. Prevention, treatment and control of MetS is a public health problem in Qatar. More studies are needed to establish which public health interventions are likely to…
An evaluation of equity and equality in physical activity policies in four European countries
The inclusion of aspects related to health inequalities and inequities in PA policies needs monitoring, evaluation and transparent accountability if we are to see the best gains in health of socially disadvantaged group. To tackle health inequities and inequalities governance structures need to take into consideration proportionate universalism. Thus, to achieve change in the social determinants of health, policy makers should pay attention to PA…
Developing policy options for Sars and Sars-like diseases – a Delphi study
The objective of the SARSControl Delphi study was to develop options for national and international emerging infectious diseases policies. The aim of this paper is to present the results of the study, which gathered expert opinions on gaps and inconsistencies concerning preparedness and response planning for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) and SARS-like diseases. The Delphi technique was employed, which comprised a pilot round, two writt…
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Developing policy options for Sars and Sars-like diseases – a Delphi study
The objective of the SARSControl Delphi study was to develop options for national and international emerging infectious diseases policies. The aim of this paper is to present the results of the study, which gathered expert opinions on gaps and inconsistencies concerning preparedness and response planning for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) and SARS-like diseases. The Delphi technique was employed, which comprised a pilot round, two writt…
An evaluation of equity and equality in physical activity policies in four European countries
The inclusion of aspects related to health inequalities and inequities in PA policies needs monitoring, evaluation and transparent accountability if we are to see the best gains in health of socially disadvantaged group. To tackle health inequities and inequalities governance structures need to take into consideration proportionate universalism. Thus, to achieve change in the social determinants of health, policy makers should pay attention to PA…
Prevalence of metabolic syndrome in primary health settings in Qatar
The study provides essential epidemiological information required by decision makers. Although not nationally representative, this study is suggestive of a higher prevalence of MetS among a younger population, men and in Southern Asian, Northern African and Western Asian nationalities. Prevention, treatment and control of MetS is a public health problem in Qatar. More studies are needed to establish which public health interventions are likely to…
Covid-19 Surveillance in the Primary Health Care Population of Qatar
SARS-CoV2 a new emerging Corona Virus Disease in humans, which called for containment measures by many countries. The current paper aims to discuss the impact of two different sampling methodologies when executing a drive through COVID-19 survey on the quality of estimated disease burden measures. Secondary data analysis of a pilot cross-sectional survey targeting Qatar's primary health care registered population was done. Two groups with differe…
Breast Cancer Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices amongst Women in Qatar
This cross-sectional study examines knowledge, attitudes, and practices surrounding breast cancer awareness and screening among women residents in Qatar. Females, >18 years old, registered with the Primary Health Care Corporation were invited to complete an Arabic or English online survey using a modified version of the Breast Cancer Awareness Module. Of the 9008 participants, 69% report awareness of breast cancer warning signs, but the results d…
Screening for atrial fibrillation in older adults in primary care
Background Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common arrhythmia in clinical practice, and its prevalence is increasing in aging populations. It is a leading cause of acute stroke, heart failure, sudden death, and other cardiovascular morbidities. AF is often asymptomatic and is frequently diagnosed late, typically after a patient presents with acute stroke. Early detection and treatment can prevent such life-threatening events, making AF screen…
Medicine (6 works) · Environmental health (3 works) · Internal Medicine (3 works) · Pathology (3 works) · Political science (3 works) · Population (3 works) · Cross-sectional study (2 works) · Demography (2 works) · Disease (2 works) · Family medicine (2 works)