Mathilde Azar
Biographic Data
| ID | 8948972 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Mathilde Azar |
| GIVEN NAMES | Mathilde |
| FAMILY NAME | Azar |
| SIGNATURE | AZAR M |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Balamand Faculty of Health Sciences |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-3127-746X |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 9 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 3 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 6 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2006 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Psychological and emotional benefits of virtual reality-based exercise for postpartum women with lumbopelvic pain
Women experiencing the postpartum stage often develop psychological distress, fear of movement, and maladaptive pain coping, which is a hindrance to healing lumbopelvic pain (LPP). Traditional exercise (TE) programs are usually characterized by low adherence. Virtual reality (VR) - based exercise can be a strong immersive experience, which can positively affect emotional well-being, decrease fear of pain, and increase coping mechanisms. To determ…
School-based prevalence and factors associated with depressive symptoms among secondary school adolescents in Mahagadhimai Municipality, Nepal
Depression is one of the most prevalent mental health disorders among adolescents globally and is a growing public health concern in Nepal. This study aimed to determine the school-based prevalence and factors associated with depressive symptoms among secondary school adolescents in Mahagadhimai Municipality, Nepal. An analytical cross-sectional study was conducted among 302 students in grades 11 and 12 from four public schools of Mahagadhimai Mu…
Experiences of family caregivers regarding the health of children with congenital craniofacial anomalies in Colombia
Recognizing the challenges faced by family caregivers regarding the health of children with congenital craniofacial anomalies (CCAs) contributes to strengthening healthcare programs according to patients’ and families’ differential needs. This qualitative study presents the experiences of 25 caregivers of children with CCAs from Bogotá and Cali, Colombia, identified from care registries and consultation statistics provided from public high-comple…
Mental health status and its associated factors among women with fertility issues visiting fertility center in Kathmandu Valley
Infertility poses a multidimensional burden, especially for women in low- and middle-income countries, where it is often associated with social stigma, emotional distress, and limited support. This study aimed to assess the mental health status and its associated factors among women with fertility issues visiting fertility center in the Kathmandu Valley. A cross-sectional study was conducted from October 2023 to April 2024, and participant data c…
Prevalence and determinants of cervical cancer screening among women aged 30–49 years in Nigeria
Cervical cancer poses a major global health challenge, particularly impacting women.Although largely preventable through regular screening, uptake remains suboptimal in Nigeria due to multiple access barriers. Guided by Andersen’s Behavioural Model of Health Services Use – which posits that health service utilisation is influenced by predisposing, enabling, and need factors – this study assessed the prevalence and determinants of cervical cancer …
Assessment of the knowledge, attitude, and future practices toward the concept of premarital screening among unmarried Lebanese adults
Premarital screening (PMS) is an intervention designed to reduce the burden of genetic and sexually transmitted diseases. Understanding individuals’ knowledge, attitudes and future practices (KAP) toward PMS is essential for promoting informed decision-making in marriage planning. This study aims to assess the KAP of unmarried Lebanese individuals toward PMS and to identify the factors associated with these constructs. A cross-sectional web-based…
Maximizing older people’s access to primary health care centers in Lebanon
Limited access of older people to primary health care is a pressing issue in resource-constrained countries, particularly in Lebanon, amid the ongoing crisis. The co-design research approach is instrumental in addressing this problem, as it draws on people’s experiences to generate practical and sustainable solutions. Using the design thinking framework, this co-design study involved 13 older people, family members, and primary healthcare service…
The Experience of Accessing Primary Healthcare Centres in a Lebanese Community
INTRODUCTION: Older people's experiences with access to primary healthcare are overlooked in LMICs, leading to inequitable access and limited delivery of person-centred care. In Lebanon, the economic crisis has increased older people's vulnerabilities and reliance on services provided through primary healthcare centres (PHCCs). This study explores (1) factors shaping decisions of using PHCCs; (2) experiences of older people accessing PHCCs from t…
The Adaptation of Mothers of Children With Intellectual Disability in Lebanon
In many Middle Eastern countries, including Lebanon, there is a stigma attached to families who have an intellectually impaired child. These families complain of isolation and lack of community resources that could help them cope with their circumstances to optimize the child’s abilities. Health professionals and researchers should be cognizant of factors related to the process of stress adaptation to help families cope with their circumstances. …
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The Adaptation of Mothers of Children With Intellectual Disability in Lebanon
In many Middle Eastern countries, including Lebanon, there is a stigma attached to families who have an intellectually impaired child. These families complain of isolation and lack of community resources that could help them cope with their circumstances to optimize the child’s abilities. Health professionals and researchers should be cognizant of factors related to the process of stress adaptation to help families cope with their circumstances. …
Maximizing older people’s access to primary health care centers in Lebanon
Limited access of older people to primary health care is a pressing issue in resource-constrained countries, particularly in Lebanon, amid the ongoing crisis. The co-design research approach is instrumental in addressing this problem, as it draws on people’s experiences to generate practical and sustainable solutions. Using the design thinking framework, this co-design study involved 13 older people, family members, and primary healthcare service…
The Experience of Accessing Primary Healthcare Centres in a Lebanese Community
INTRODUCTION: Older people's experiences with access to primary healthcare are overlooked in LMICs, leading to inequitable access and limited delivery of person-centred care. In Lebanon, the economic crisis has increased older people's vulnerabilities and reliance on services provided through primary healthcare centres (PHCCs). This study explores (1) factors shaping decisions of using PHCCs; (2) experiences of older people accessing PHCCs from t…
Psychological and emotional benefits of virtual reality-based exercise for postpartum women with lumbopelvic pain
Women experiencing the postpartum stage often develop psychological distress, fear of movement, and maladaptive pain coping, which is a hindrance to healing lumbopelvic pain (LPP). Traditional exercise (TE) programs are usually characterized by low adherence. Virtual reality (VR) - based exercise can be a strong immersive experience, which can positively affect emotional well-being, decrease fear of pain, and increase coping mechanisms. To determ…
School-based prevalence and factors associated with depressive symptoms among secondary school adolescents in Mahagadhimai Municipality, Nepal
Depression is one of the most prevalent mental health disorders among adolescents globally and is a growing public health concern in Nepal. This study aimed to determine the school-based prevalence and factors associated with depressive symptoms among secondary school adolescents in Mahagadhimai Municipality, Nepal. An analytical cross-sectional study was conducted among 302 students in grades 11 and 12 from four public schools of Mahagadhimai Mu…
Experiences of family caregivers regarding the health of children with congenital craniofacial anomalies in Colombia
Recognizing the challenges faced by family caregivers regarding the health of children with congenital craniofacial anomalies (CCAs) contributes to strengthening healthcare programs according to patients’ and families’ differential needs. This qualitative study presents the experiences of 25 caregivers of children with CCAs from Bogotá and Cali, Colombia, identified from care registries and consultation statistics provided from public high-comple…
Mental health status and its associated factors among women with fertility issues visiting fertility center in Kathmandu Valley
Infertility poses a multidimensional burden, especially for women in low- and middle-income countries, where it is often associated with social stigma, emotional distress, and limited support. This study aimed to assess the mental health status and its associated factors among women with fertility issues visiting fertility center in the Kathmandu Valley. A cross-sectional study was conducted from October 2023 to April 2024, and participant data c…
Prevalence and determinants of cervical cancer screening among women aged 30–49 years in Nigeria
Cervical cancer poses a major global health challenge, particularly impacting women.Although largely preventable through regular screening, uptake remains suboptimal in Nigeria due to multiple access barriers. Guided by Andersen’s Behavioural Model of Health Services Use – which posits that health service utilisation is influenced by predisposing, enabling, and need factors – this study assessed the prevalence and determinants of cervical cancer …
Assessment of the knowledge, attitude, and future practices toward the concept of premarital screening among unmarried Lebanese adults
Premarital screening (PMS) is an intervention designed to reduce the burden of genetic and sexually transmitted diseases. Understanding individuals’ knowledge, attitudes and future practices (KAP) toward PMS is essential for promoting informed decision-making in marriage planning. This study aims to assess the KAP of unmarried Lebanese individuals toward PMS and to identify the factors associated with these constructs. A cross-sectional web-based…
Health care (3 works) · Logistic regression (3 works) · Odds (3 works) · Odds ratio (3 works) · Intergenerational Family Dynamics and Caregiving (2 works) · Marital status (2 works) · Medicine (2 works) · Mental health (2 works) · Population (2 works) · Primary care (2 works)