Mirna N Chahine
Biographic Data
| ID | 8254759 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Mirna N Chahine |
| GIVEN NAMES | Mirna N |
| FAMILY NAME | Chahine |
| SIGNATURE | CHAHINE M N |
| AFFILIATIONS | Lebanese University |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-6342-413X |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 5 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 5 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2024 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Bridging the language gap in healthcare: Assessing physicians’ knowledge of simplified medical jargon in Arabic and their attitudes toward patient-physician communication training in Lebanese medical …
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Effective communication skills are crucial for strengthening the patient-physician relationship and ensuring high-quality patient care. While Arabic is Lebanon’s official and most widely spoken language, medical education is primarily conducted in English or French. This language barrier may hinder effective communication between doctors and patients from diverse educational backgrounds. This study aims to evaluate how …
Obstetric Ultrasound Screening in Lebanon for Fetal Diagnosis and Associated Factors of Congenital Abnormalities
Background and Objectives : Congenital abnormalities are a leading cause of neonatal morbidity and mortality and are frequently detectable through prenatal ultrasound. While widely implemented in high-income countries, such screening remains inconsistently applied in low- and middle-income regions. This study aimed to estimate the prevalence of congenital abnormalities identified via prenatal ultrasound in Lebanon and to explore associated matern…
Referrals and Determinant Factors of a National School Health Campaign in Lebanon on Children Aged between 3 and 12 Years Old
In this extensive study examining the health of 7184 school children aged 3 to 12 in 27 Lebanese schools, screenings involved medical evaluation and interviews, complemented by phone interviews with 3880 parents. Notably, one in two students received a medical referral, revealing prevalent issues such as dental cavities (33%), under-vaccination (25%), undetected vision problems (13%), abnormal growth (6%), underweight (27%), and overweight (33%).…
School-Based Pre- and Post-Intervention Tests Assessing Knowledge about Healthy Lifestyles: A National School Health Awareness Campaign on Children Aged between 3 and 12 Years Old
In response to the diverse health challenges faced by today's youth and their extensive time spent in schools, we conducted a school health awareness campaign aimed at prioritizing well-being and academic performance. This analytical longitudinal study, spanning 27 schools in Lebanon, aimed to assess the impact of the awareness campaign on the health knowledge and practices of 5-, 8-, and 11-year-old students throughout pre- and post-intervention…
A National School Health Campaign in Lebanon on Children Aged between 3 and 12 Years Old: Concordance Level between Parents’ Reports and Medical Visit Findings about Physical and Mental Health
A school's commitment to promoting health extends beyond students' efforts to encompass parental involvement and must recognize the critical role of parents in enhancing overall student well-being. This study, conducted in 27 schools across Lebanon, assessed parents' awareness of their children's physical and mental health. A school health campaign involved direct medical interventions on 7184 students, followed by phone interviews with 3880 pare…
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Referrals and Determinant Factors of a National School Health Campaign in Lebanon on Children Aged between 3 and 12 Years Old
In this extensive study examining the health of 7184 school children aged 3 to 12 in 27 Lebanese schools, screenings involved medical evaluation and interviews, complemented by phone interviews with 3880 parents. Notably, one in two students received a medical referral, revealing prevalent issues such as dental cavities (33%), under-vaccination (25%), undetected vision problems (13%), abnormal growth (6%), underweight (27%), and overweight (33%).…
School-Based Pre- and Post-Intervention Tests Assessing Knowledge about Healthy Lifestyles: A National School Health Awareness Campaign on Children Aged between 3 and 12 Years Old
In response to the diverse health challenges faced by today's youth and their extensive time spent in schools, we conducted a school health awareness campaign aimed at prioritizing well-being and academic performance. This analytical longitudinal study, spanning 27 schools in Lebanon, aimed to assess the impact of the awareness campaign on the health knowledge and practices of 5-, 8-, and 11-year-old students throughout pre- and post-intervention…
A National School Health Campaign in Lebanon on Children Aged between 3 and 12 Years Old: Concordance Level between Parents’ Reports and Medical Visit Findings about Physical and Mental Health
A school's commitment to promoting health extends beyond students' efforts to encompass parental involvement and must recognize the critical role of parents in enhancing overall student well-being. This study, conducted in 27 schools across Lebanon, assessed parents' awareness of their children's physical and mental health. A school health campaign involved direct medical interventions on 7184 students, followed by phone interviews with 3880 pare…
Obstetric Ultrasound Screening in Lebanon for Fetal Diagnosis and Associated Factors of Congenital Abnormalities
Background and Objectives : Congenital abnormalities are a leading cause of neonatal morbidity and mortality and are frequently detectable through prenatal ultrasound. While widely implemented in high-income countries, such screening remains inconsistently applied in low- and middle-income regions. This study aimed to estimate the prevalence of congenital abnormalities identified via prenatal ultrasound in Lebanon and to explore associated matern…
Bridging the language gap in healthcare: Assessing physicians’ knowledge of simplified medical jargon in Arabic and their attitudes toward patient-physician communication training in Lebanese medical …
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Effective communication skills are crucial for strengthening the patient-physician relationship and ensuring high-quality patient care. While Arabic is Lebanon’s official and most widely spoken language, medical education is primarily conducted in English or French. This language barrier may hinder effective communication between doctors and patients from diverse educational backgrounds. This study aims to evaluate how …
Medicine (4 works) · Pediatrics (3 works) · Psychiatry (3 works) · Psychology (3 works) · Demography (2 works) · Demography (2 works) · Early Childhood Education and Development (2 works) · Environmental health (2 works) · Family medicine (2 works) · Gerontology (2 works)