Muna Barakat
Dados Biográficos
| ID | 7000341 |
|---|---|
| NOME | Muna Barakat |
| PRENOMES | Muna |
| SOBRENOME | Barakat |
| ASSINATURA | BARAKAT M |
| AFILIAÇÕES | Applied Science Private University |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-7966-1172 |
| VERIFICADO | Sim |
| TOTAL DE OBRAS | 17 |
| TOTAL DE CITAÇÕES | 0 |
| TOTAL COMO AUTOR | 17 |
| TOTAL COMO EDITOR | 0 |
| PRIMEIRO ANO DE PUBLICAÇÃO | 2021 |
| ANO MAIS RECENTE DE PUBLICAÇÃO | 2026 |
| ÍNDICE H | 0 |
The mediating effect of alexisomia between child abuse and depression/stress in a sample of Lebanese adults
Objective: Mental health outcomes such as depression and stress are shaped by various factors, including childhood abuse, emotional and physical awareness deficits like alexisomia, and sociodemographic influences.This study aimed to investigate the mediating role of alexisomia in the relationship between childhood abuse and mental health outcomes, specifically depression and stress, among Lebanese adults. Methods: A cross-sectional study was cond…
Assessment of the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of pharmacy students toward self-medication using artificial intelligence
BACKGROUND: The objectives of our study were to assess self-reported knowledge, attitudes and practices (KAP) among pharmacy students regarding self-medication (SM) using artificial intelligence (AI) for personal use, to determine the relationships amongst KAP parameters, and to examine the association between students' demographics with their KAP. METHODS: A cross-sectional study was conducted. Four hundred and four pharmacy students completed t…
Development and first validation of the Pictorial Climate Emotions Test (PiCET) in a multinational sample from the Middle East
Background: The quantification of emotions associated with the climate crisis has been limited by the lack of consensual assessment tools. Our study proposes to design and validate for the first time a pictorial test to depict negative emotions in response to climate change at the moment they arise in an ecological way, i.e. the ‘Pictorial Climate Emotions Test’ (PiCET). Methods: We carried-out cross-sectional research among 2844 community adults…
Prevalence of diabetes distress and its association with medication adherence and diabetes control among patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus in Egypt and Jordan
This study aimed to examine the prevalence of diabetes distress and explore its potential impact on medication adherence and diabetes control. This cross-sectional clinical study was conducted among outpatients with type 2 diabetes in selected hospitals in Egypt and Jordan. The validated tools, the Diabetes Distress Scale (DSS), Self-Efficacy for Appropriate Medication Use (SEAMS), and the Malaysia Medication Adherence Assessment Tool (MyMAAT), w…
The direct and indirect effects of climate anxiety on psychological distress through hope
Background:The impact of climate change on mental health is becoming more and more recognized.Previous studies on this subject have mainly assessed the direct and immediate emotional reactions to climate change anxiety, but the psychological aspects of this connection are yet to be investigated, especially in Arab societies.The current study aimed at investigating if hope can be a mediator in the relationship between climate change anxiety and ps…
Assessment of Knowledge, Perception, Experience, and Phobia Toward Corticosteroids Among the General Public in Two Southeast Asian Countries
The widespread use of corticosteroids, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic, has emphasized their therapeutic benefits while also raising public concerns regarding their safety and side effects. This study aims to assess the public's knowledge, perceptions, experiences, and corticophobia related to corticosteroid use in Indonesia and Malaysia. A cross-sectional study was conducted using a pre-validated online questionnaire distributed to the…
ChatGPT usage and attitudes are driven by perceptions of usefulness, ease of use, risks, and psycho-social impact
Background The use of ChatGPT among university students has gained a recent popularity. The current study aimed to assess the factors driving the attitude and usage of ChatGPT as an example of generative artificial intelligence (genAI) among university students in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Methods This cross-sectional study was based on a previously validated Technology Acceptance Model (TAM)-based survey instrument termed TAME-ChatGPT. The…
Stroke awareness and knowledge in Sudan
Introduction: Stroke, a leading cause of morbidity and mortality globally, demands heightened awareness and knowledge for effective preventive strategies and tailored response. Sudan is classified as a low income country with a low rate of literacy, lack of knowledge, and awareness about diseases. Thus, this study aimed to assess stroke awareness and knowledge among Sudanese population, and identify the associated factors influencing awareness. M…
Assessment of burnout, resilience, and thriving among academic health professionals
Introduction Burnout, resilience, and thriving significantly impact academics, particularly in health professions, where responsibilities are extensive. This study aimed to explore these constructs among academic health professionals, examining sociodemographic and work-related factors influencing these outcomes. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted among academic health professionals via web-based professional networks from August 2022 …
Attitude towards cholera vaccination and its related factors in Jordan amid the 2022 Middle East outbreak
In this study, the identified gaps in cholera knowledge emphasize the need to enhance educational initiatives. Although cholera vaccine acceptance was relatively high, a significant minority of the respondents exhibited vaccination hesitancy or resistance. The evident correlation between the psychological determinants and attitudes toward cholera vaccination emphasizes the need to consider these factors upon designing public health campaigns aime…
Mediating effect of psychological distress and mindful eating behaviors between orthorexia nervosa and academic self-efficacy among Lebanese university female students
This study shed light on important connections between orthorexia nervosa, psychological distress, mindful eating behaviors, and academic self-efficacy within the Lebanese context. The findings will have practical implications for both educational institutions and healthcare providers striving to support young female adults' overall well-being and academic success
Undergraduates’ perceptions and attitudes towards online learning at Jordanian universities during Covid-19
Since the beginning of the global pandemic in early 2020, online learning has largely replaced face-to-face learning worldwide. In Jordan, online learning has been implemented using various online tools and platforms. The purpose of the present study was to ascertain the attitudes of 579 undergraduate students in Jordan toward online learning, measure their willingness to adopt it, and investigate their perceptions of the challenges they encounte…
Perspectives of and Experience toward the Abuse of Antidiarrheal Drug (Loperamide) among Community Pharmacists
This study aimed to assess the ability of community pharmacists to recognize cases of loperamide abuse at the point of sale, their perspective of and experience toward potential abuse cases. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in Jordan, using a self-administered online questionnaire. The questionnaire consisted of three main parts: demographics, the experience of pharmacists with abusers’ behavior, as well as their perspectives toward…
A qualitative exploration of university students’ perspectives on distance education in Jordan
The current study aimed at exploring university students’ perspectives on the emergency distance education strategy that was implemented during the COVID-19 crisis in Jordan, one of the countries in the Eastern Mediterranean Region. Utilizing a qualitative design supported by Moore’s theory of transactional distance, a total of 17 semi-structured interviews were conducted with university students of various study levels and disciplines. Data were…
Assessment of mental wellbeing of undergraduate pharmacy students from 14 countries
Background Pharmacy students will assume future roles as frontline healthcare providers. Therefore, evaluating their current state of mental wellbeing and its associated factors is essential for better planning students' support initiatives. This study aimed to assess mental wellbeing and its associated factors among undergraduate pharmacy students from 14 countries during the pandemic. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted among undergra…
Knowledge and Perception Regarding the Development and Acceptability of Male Contraceptives Among Pharmacists
Community pharmacists play a crucial role in providing comprehensive patient education regarding contraception methods. This study aims to investigate Jordanian pharmacists’ knowledge and perceptions toward male oral contraceptive pills (OCPs). A mixed-explanatory sequential method was divided into two phases. The first was a self-administered electronic survey that was distributed to community pharmacists/trainees in Jordan. The second phase was…
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A qualitative exploration of university students’ perspectives on distance education in Jordan
The current study aimed at exploring university students’ perspectives on the emergency distance education strategy that was implemented during the COVID-19 crisis in Jordan, one of the countries in the Eastern Mediterranean Region. Utilizing a qualitative design supported by Moore’s theory of transactional distance, a total of 17 semi-structured interviews were conducted with university students of various study levels and disciplines. Data were…
Assessment of mental wellbeing of undergraduate pharmacy students from 14 countries
Background Pharmacy students will assume future roles as frontline healthcare providers. Therefore, evaluating their current state of mental wellbeing and its associated factors is essential for better planning students' support initiatives. This study aimed to assess mental wellbeing and its associated factors among undergraduate pharmacy students from 14 countries during the pandemic. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted among undergra…
Knowledge and Perception Regarding the Development and Acceptability of Male Contraceptives Among Pharmacists
Community pharmacists play a crucial role in providing comprehensive patient education regarding contraception methods. This study aims to investigate Jordanian pharmacists’ knowledge and perceptions toward male oral contraceptive pills (OCPs). A mixed-explanatory sequential method was divided into two phases. The first was a self-administered electronic survey that was distributed to community pharmacists/trainees in Jordan. The second phase was…
Undergraduates’ perceptions and attitudes towards online learning at Jordanian universities during Covid-19
Since the beginning of the global pandemic in early 2020, online learning has largely replaced face-to-face learning worldwide. In Jordan, online learning has been implemented using various online tools and platforms. The purpose of the present study was to ascertain the attitudes of 579 undergraduate students in Jordan toward online learning, measure their willingness to adopt it, and investigate their perceptions of the challenges they encounte…
Perspectives of and Experience toward the Abuse of Antidiarrheal Drug (Loperamide) among Community Pharmacists
This study aimed to assess the ability of community pharmacists to recognize cases of loperamide abuse at the point of sale, their perspective of and experience toward potential abuse cases. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in Jordan, using a self-administered online questionnaire. The questionnaire consisted of three main parts: demographics, the experience of pharmacists with abusers’ behavior, as well as their perspectives toward…
ChatGPT usage and attitudes are driven by perceptions of usefulness, ease of use, risks, and psycho-social impact
Background The use of ChatGPT among university students has gained a recent popularity. The current study aimed to assess the factors driving the attitude and usage of ChatGPT as an example of generative artificial intelligence (genAI) among university students in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Methods This cross-sectional study was based on a previously validated Technology Acceptance Model (TAM)-based survey instrument termed TAME-ChatGPT. The…
Stroke awareness and knowledge in Sudan
Introduction: Stroke, a leading cause of morbidity and mortality globally, demands heightened awareness and knowledge for effective preventive strategies and tailored response. Sudan is classified as a low income country with a low rate of literacy, lack of knowledge, and awareness about diseases. Thus, this study aimed to assess stroke awareness and knowledge among Sudanese population, and identify the associated factors influencing awareness. M…
Assessment of burnout, resilience, and thriving among academic health professionals
Introduction Burnout, resilience, and thriving significantly impact academics, particularly in health professions, where responsibilities are extensive. This study aimed to explore these constructs among academic health professionals, examining sociodemographic and work-related factors influencing these outcomes. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted among academic health professionals via web-based professional networks from August 2022 …
Attitude towards cholera vaccination and its related factors in Jordan amid the 2022 Middle East outbreak
In this study, the identified gaps in cholera knowledge emphasize the need to enhance educational initiatives. Although cholera vaccine acceptance was relatively high, a significant minority of the respondents exhibited vaccination hesitancy or resistance. The evident correlation between the psychological determinants and attitudes toward cholera vaccination emphasizes the need to consider these factors upon designing public health campaigns aime…
Mediating effect of psychological distress and mindful eating behaviors between orthorexia nervosa and academic self-efficacy among Lebanese university female students
This study shed light on important connections between orthorexia nervosa, psychological distress, mindful eating behaviors, and academic self-efficacy within the Lebanese context. The findings will have practical implications for both educational institutions and healthcare providers striving to support young female adults' overall well-being and academic success
Assessment of Knowledge, Perception, Experience, and Phobia Toward Corticosteroids Among the General Public in Two Southeast Asian Countries
The widespread use of corticosteroids, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic, has emphasized their therapeutic benefits while also raising public concerns regarding their safety and side effects. This study aims to assess the public's knowledge, perceptions, experiences, and corticophobia related to corticosteroid use in Indonesia and Malaysia. A cross-sectional study was conducted using a pre-validated online questionnaire distributed to the…
The mediating effect of alexisomia between child abuse and depression/stress in a sample of Lebanese adults
Objective: Mental health outcomes such as depression and stress are shaped by various factors, including childhood abuse, emotional and physical awareness deficits like alexisomia, and sociodemographic influences.This study aimed to investigate the mediating role of alexisomia in the relationship between childhood abuse and mental health outcomes, specifically depression and stress, among Lebanese adults. Methods: A cross-sectional study was cond…
Assessment of the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of pharmacy students toward self-medication using artificial intelligence
BACKGROUND: The objectives of our study were to assess self-reported knowledge, attitudes and practices (KAP) among pharmacy students regarding self-medication (SM) using artificial intelligence (AI) for personal use, to determine the relationships amongst KAP parameters, and to examine the association between students' demographics with their KAP. METHODS: A cross-sectional study was conducted. Four hundred and four pharmacy students completed t…
Development and first validation of the Pictorial Climate Emotions Test (PiCET) in a multinational sample from the Middle East
Background: The quantification of emotions associated with the climate crisis has been limited by the lack of consensual assessment tools. Our study proposes to design and validate for the first time a pictorial test to depict negative emotions in response to climate change at the moment they arise in an ecological way, i.e. the ‘Pictorial Climate Emotions Test’ (PiCET). Methods: We carried-out cross-sectional research among 2844 community adults…
Prevalence of diabetes distress and its association with medication adherence and diabetes control among patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus in Egypt and Jordan
This study aimed to examine the prevalence of diabetes distress and explore its potential impact on medication adherence and diabetes control. This cross-sectional clinical study was conducted among outpatients with type 2 diabetes in selected hospitals in Egypt and Jordan. The validated tools, the Diabetes Distress Scale (DSS), Self-Efficacy for Appropriate Medication Use (SEAMS), and the Malaysia Medication Adherence Assessment Tool (MyMAAT), w…
The direct and indirect effects of climate anxiety on psychological distress through hope
Background:The impact of climate change on mental health is becoming more and more recognized.Previous studies on this subject have mainly assessed the direct and immediate emotional reactions to climate change anxiety, but the psychological aspects of this connection are yet to be investigated, especially in Arab societies.The current study aimed at investigating if hope can be a mediator in the relationship between climate change anxiety and ps…
Medicine (11 obras) · Psychology (9 obras) · Nursing (5 obras) · Perception (5 obras) · COVID-19 and Mental Health (4 obras) · Cross-sectional study (4 obras) · Social Psychology (4 obras) · Distress (3 obras) · Family medicine (3 obras) · Internal Medicine (3 obras)