Samer Abuzerr
Dados Biográficos
| ID | 6960460 |
|---|---|
| NOME | Samer Abuzerr |
| PRENOMES | Samer |
| SOBRENOME | Abuzerr |
| ASSINATURA | ABUZERR S |
| AFILIAÇÕES | University College of Science and Technology - Khan Younis |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-8950-3293 |
| VERIFICADO | Sim |
| TOTAL DE OBRAS | 13 |
| TOTAL DE CITAÇÕES | 2 |
| TOTAL COMO AUTOR | 13 |
| TOTAL COMO EDITOR | 0 |
| PRIMEIRO ANO DE PUBLICAÇÃO | 2019 |
| ANO MAIS RECENTE DE PUBLICAÇÃO | 2025 |
| ÍNDICE H | 1 |
Epidemiological surveillance of waterborne diseases among displaced populations
Armed conflict and forced displacement in the Gaza Strip have severely disrupted access to safe water and sanitation, increasing the risk of waterborne diseases. This study aimed to assess the prevalence of waterborne illness symptoms and evaluate water quality, sanitation conditions, and associated risk factors among internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Gaza. A cross-sectional survey was conducted from March 16 to July 2, 2025, involving 1,200…
The escalating health crisis in Gaza amidst armed conflict and heatwaves
The ongoing conflict in Gaza has resulted in a catastrophic humanitarian crisis, displacing over 1.7 million people and causing widespread damage to infrastructure, which has severely limited access to adequate shelter, clean water, and healthcare. With summer temperatures exceeding 38°C (100 °F), conflict has heightened the population's vulnerability to heat-related health risks, compounded by a combination of environmental, individual, and conf…
Healthcare collapse and disease spread
The findings underscore the urgent need for comprehensive international support to rebuild Gaza's healthcare infrastructure and improve disease management. Addressing the shortages of medical supplies, enhancing disease surveillance, and providing psychological support for healthcare workers are critical steps in mitigating the spread of infectious diseases. The study highlights the broader implications of healthcare system collapse in conflict z…
A qualitative study on gendered wash insecurity and health outcomes among internally displaced populations in conflict-affected context
Internally displaced populations (IDPs) in conflict-affected settings face severe challenges related to water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) insecurity. Gender plays a critical role in shaping these experiences and their consequent health outcomes. This study explores the gendered dimensions of WASH insecurity among IDPs living in makeshift shelters in the Gaza Strip and examines associated health impacts. A qualitative study was conducted betwe…
Variables associated with the relationship between obesity and mental health among university students in the Gulf Cooperation Council countries
Detection of polio virus in Gaza's sewage demands immediate action
The recent discovery of type 2 vaccine-derived poliovirus (VDPV2) in sewage water samples from Khan Younis and Deir al Balah in Gaza is a critical public health emergency demanding immediate intervention 1 . This finding exposes thousands of Gazans, particularly those living in densely populated displaced persons' camps, to this highly infectious disease, which can cause severe deformities and paralysis. There is no cure for polio; vaccination is…
Psychological stress among hypertensive male patients in Jordan
The results highlight a strong association between psychological stress and hypertension. Factors such as chronic diseases, insufficient exercise, occupational stress, a stressful home environment, and inadequate sleep contribute to psychological stress among hypertensive patients. These findings provide valuable insights for healthcare providers in developing tailored interventions to alleviate stress while managing hypertension
The war on the Gaza Strip and its consequences on global warming
The ongoing conflict in the Gaza Strip is a deeply entrenched issue marked by repeated cycles of violence and devastation. While the immediate human toll and political implications often receive global attention, the war’s environmental impact is equally profound yet underacknowledged. Environmental destruction itself has become a weapon of war, one that not only compounds immediate human suffering but also dismantles possibilities for future liv…
Computer-aided diagnostic accuracy of pulmonary tuberculosis on chest radiography among lower respiratory tract symptoms patients
Even though the Gaza Strip is a low pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) burden region, it is well-known that TB is primarily a socioeconomic problem associated with overcrowding, poor hygiene, a lack of fresh water, and limited access to healthcare, which is the typical case in the Gaza Strip. Therefore, this study aimed at assessing the accuracy of the automatic software computer-aided detection for tuberculosis (CAD4TB) in diagnosing pulmonary TB on ch…
Households' Food Insecurity and Their Association With Dietary Intakes, Nutrition-Related Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices Among Under-five Children in Gaza Strip, Palestine
The present study aimed to determine the households' food insecurity and their association with dietary intakes, nutrition-related knowledge, attitudes and practices (KAP) among under-five children in the Gaza Strip, Palestine. This cross-sectional study was conducted in 2021 among a representative sample of under-five children. A total of 350 children and their proxy were selected from all Gaza strip governorates, using a cluster random sampling…
Climate Change and Diarrhoeal Disease Burdens in the Gaza Strip, Palestine
The Gaza Strip is one of the world’s most fragile states and faces substantial public health and development challenges. Climate change is intensifying existing environmental problems, including increased water stress. We provide the first published assessment of climate impacts on diarrhoeal disease in Gaza and project future health burdens under climate change scenarios. Over 1 million acute diarrhoea cases presenting to health facilities durin…
Preparedness and Readiness Strategies for Addressing the Covid-19 Pandemic in Fragile and Conflict Settings
The COVID-19 pandemic is a global public health threat of serious concern, especially in conflict settings that face fragility and lack adequate resources and capacities. Gaza suffers from a blockade imposed by the Israeli occupation, environmental deterioration, confiscation of lands, demolition of houses and hospitals, restrictions on movement, lack of control over natural resources, and financial constraints. Gaza's population is consequently …
Prevalence of diarrheal illness and healthcare-seeking behavior by age-group and sex among the population of Gaza strip
We recommend improving the status of water, sanitation, and hygiene in the Gaza strip's households to reduce diarrhea among the population of Gaza strip. Community sensitization about the importance of seeking care at primary health centers because treatment of children is available for free or in low costs
The war on the Gaza Strip and its consequences on global warming
The ongoing conflict in the Gaza Strip is a deeply entrenched issue marked by repeated cycles of violence and devastation. While the immediate human toll and political implications often receive global attention, the war’s environmental impact is equally profound yet underacknowledged. Environmental destruction itself has become a weapon of war, one that not only compounds immediate human suffering but also dismantles possibilities for future liv…
Prevalence of diarrheal illness and healthcare-seeking behavior by age-group and sex among the population of Gaza strip
We recommend improving the status of water, sanitation, and hygiene in the Gaza strip's households to reduce diarrhea among the population of Gaza strip. Community sensitization about the importance of seeking care at primary health centers because treatment of children is available for free or in low costs
Preparedness and Readiness Strategies for Addressing the Covid-19 Pandemic in Fragile and Conflict Settings
The COVID-19 pandemic is a global public health threat of serious concern, especially in conflict settings that face fragility and lack adequate resources and capacities. Gaza suffers from a blockade imposed by the Israeli occupation, environmental deterioration, confiscation of lands, demolition of houses and hospitals, restrictions on movement, lack of control over natural resources, and financial constraints. Gaza's population is consequently …
Households' Food Insecurity and Their Association With Dietary Intakes, Nutrition-Related Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices Among Under-five Children in Gaza Strip, Palestine
The present study aimed to determine the households' food insecurity and their association with dietary intakes, nutrition-related knowledge, attitudes and practices (KAP) among under-five children in the Gaza Strip, Palestine. This cross-sectional study was conducted in 2021 among a representative sample of under-five children. A total of 350 children and their proxy were selected from all Gaza strip governorates, using a cluster random sampling…
Climate Change and Diarrhoeal Disease Burdens in the Gaza Strip, Palestine
The Gaza Strip is one of the world’s most fragile states and faces substantial public health and development challenges. Climate change is intensifying existing environmental problems, including increased water stress. We provide the first published assessment of climate impacts on diarrhoeal disease in Gaza and project future health burdens under climate change scenarios. Over 1 million acute diarrhoea cases presenting to health facilities durin…
Computer-aided diagnostic accuracy of pulmonary tuberculosis on chest radiography among lower respiratory tract symptoms patients
Even though the Gaza Strip is a low pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) burden region, it is well-known that TB is primarily a socioeconomic problem associated with overcrowding, poor hygiene, a lack of fresh water, and limited access to healthcare, which is the typical case in the Gaza Strip. Therefore, this study aimed at assessing the accuracy of the automatic software computer-aided detection for tuberculosis (CAD4TB) in diagnosing pulmonary TB on ch…
Variables associated with the relationship between obesity and mental health among university students in the Gulf Cooperation Council countries
Detection of polio virus in Gaza's sewage demands immediate action
The recent discovery of type 2 vaccine-derived poliovirus (VDPV2) in sewage water samples from Khan Younis and Deir al Balah in Gaza is a critical public health emergency demanding immediate intervention 1 . This finding exposes thousands of Gazans, particularly those living in densely populated displaced persons' camps, to this highly infectious disease, which can cause severe deformities and paralysis. There is no cure for polio; vaccination is…
Psychological stress among hypertensive male patients in Jordan
The results highlight a strong association between psychological stress and hypertension. Factors such as chronic diseases, insufficient exercise, occupational stress, a stressful home environment, and inadequate sleep contribute to psychological stress among hypertensive patients. These findings provide valuable insights for healthcare providers in developing tailored interventions to alleviate stress while managing hypertension
The war on the Gaza Strip and its consequences on global warming
The ongoing conflict in the Gaza Strip is a deeply entrenched issue marked by repeated cycles of violence and devastation. While the immediate human toll and political implications often receive global attention, the war’s environmental impact is equally profound yet underacknowledged. Environmental destruction itself has become a weapon of war, one that not only compounds immediate human suffering but also dismantles possibilities for future liv…
Epidemiological surveillance of waterborne diseases among displaced populations
Armed conflict and forced displacement in the Gaza Strip have severely disrupted access to safe water and sanitation, increasing the risk of waterborne diseases. This study aimed to assess the prevalence of waterborne illness symptoms and evaluate water quality, sanitation conditions, and associated risk factors among internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Gaza. A cross-sectional survey was conducted from March 16 to July 2, 2025, involving 1,200…
The escalating health crisis in Gaza amidst armed conflict and heatwaves
The ongoing conflict in Gaza has resulted in a catastrophic humanitarian crisis, displacing over 1.7 million people and causing widespread damage to infrastructure, which has severely limited access to adequate shelter, clean water, and healthcare. With summer temperatures exceeding 38°C (100 °F), conflict has heightened the population's vulnerability to heat-related health risks, compounded by a combination of environmental, individual, and conf…
Healthcare collapse and disease spread
The findings underscore the urgent need for comprehensive international support to rebuild Gaza's healthcare infrastructure and improve disease management. Addressing the shortages of medical supplies, enhancing disease surveillance, and providing psychological support for healthcare workers are critical steps in mitigating the spread of infectious diseases. The study highlights the broader implications of healthcare system collapse in conflict z…
A qualitative study on gendered wash insecurity and health outcomes among internally displaced populations in conflict-affected context
Internally displaced populations (IDPs) in conflict-affected settings face severe challenges related to water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) insecurity. Gender plays a critical role in shaping these experiences and their consequent health outcomes. This study explores the gendered dimensions of WASH insecurity among IDPs living in makeshift shelters in the Gaza Strip and examines associated health impacts. A qualitative study was conducted betwe…
Medicine (9 obras) · Environmental health (7 obras) · Health and Conflict Studies (7 obras) · Public health (7 obras) · Child Nutrition and Water Access (4 obras) · Epidemiology (4 obras) · Gaza strip (4 obras) · Palestine (4 obras) · Population (4 obras) · Sanitation (4 obras)