Browsing by Author "Bener, Abdulbari"
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Assessing breast cancer risk estimates based on the gail model and its predictors in Qatari women
Bener, Abdulbari; Çatan, Funda; El Ayoubi, Hanadi R.; Acar, Ahmet; İbrahim, Wanis H. (Sage Publications Inc, 2017)Background: The Gail model is the most widely used breast cancer risk assessment tool. An accurate assessment of individual's breast cancer risk is very important for prevention of the disease and for the health care ... -
An assessment of reliability and validity of the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life Questionnaire C30 among breast cancer patients in Qatar
Bener, Abdulbari; Alsulaiman, Reem; Doodson, Lisa; El Ayoubi, Hanadi R. (Wolters Kluwer - Medknow, 2017)Introduction: Breast cancer has been the most common cancer type that affects women worldwide and subsequent treatment is oftenassociated with considerable psychological and quality of life (QoL). Aim: This study aimed to ... -
Assessment of the role of serum 25-hydroxy vitamin D level on coronary heart disease risk with stratification among patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus
Bener, Abdulbari; Al-Hamaq, Abdulla O. A. A.; Zughaier, Susu M.; Öztürk, Mustafa; Ömer, Abdulkadir (SAGE Publications Inc, 2021)We investigated the role of vitamin D on glycemic regulation and cardiac complications in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). A total of 1139 patients (49.3% males vs 50.7% females) were included. Information ... -
Co-Morbidity between major depression and schizophrenia: Prevalence and clinical characteristics
Bener, Abdulbari; Dafeeah, Elnour Elnaem; Abou-Saleh, Mohammed T.; Bhugra, Dinesh; Ventriglio, Antonio (Medicinska Naklada, 2020)Backround: The aim of this study was to explore the co-morbidity between Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) and Schizophrenia (SZ) among a large number of patients describing their clinical characteristics and rate of ... -
Comparison of machine learning classification techniques to predict implantation success in an IVF treatment cycle
Yiğit, Pakize; Bener, Abdulbari; Karabulut, Seda (Elsevier Science Ltd, 2022)Research question: Which machine learning model predicts the implantation outcome better in an IVF cycle? What is the importance of each variable in predicting the implantation outcome in an IVF cycle?Design: Retrospective ... -
COVID-19 pandemic and psychological fatigue in Turkey
Morgül, Ebru; Bener, Abdulbari; Atak, Muhammed; Akyel, Salih; Aktaş, Selman; Bhugra, Dinesh; Ventriglio, Antonio; Jordan, Timothy R. (SAGE Publications Ltd, 2021)Aim: The aim of this study was to investigate the association between the COVID-19 pandemic and psychological fatigue as a mental health issue among the population of Istanbul, Turkey. Participants and methods: This is ... -
Driver sleepiness, fatigue, careless behavior and risk of motor vehicle crash and injury: Population based case and control study
Bener, Abdulbari; Yıldırım, Erol; Özkan, Türker; Lajunen, Timo (Elsevier Science Bv, 2017)Background: A few studies have been conducted to determine the relationship between road motor vehicle crashes (MVC) and serious injuries related to tiredness, fatigues and sleeping. Aim: To determine the effects of ... -
Editorial: The role of vitamin D in gut health and disease in children
Day, Andrew S.; Bener, Abdulbari; Tewfik, Ihab; Vajro, Pietro; Zughaier, Susu M. (Frontiers Media SA, 2022)The metabolism of vitamin D relies predominantly upon the synthesis of cholecalciferol (vitamin D3) in the epidermis following exposure to sunlight (specifically ultraviolet B rays) and the subsequent hydroxylation to ... -
Essential parameters and risk factors of the patients for diabetes care and treatment
Bener, Abdulbari; Keskin, Fatma Ela; Kurtuluş, Eda Merve; Güzel, Mustafa; Çekirdekçi, Elif İjlal; Kadıoğlu, Pınar; Konukoğlu, Dildar; Öztürk, Mustafa (Elsevier Ltd, 2017)Aim: The aim was to explore the association between Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus [T2DM] treatment satisfactions of patients regarding their socio-economic, life-style, history medication and clinical outcome in a Turkish ... -
Health services management in Turkey: Failure or success?
Bener, Abdulbari; Alayoğlu, Nihat; Çatan, Funda; Torun, Perihan; Şafak Yılmaz, Esra (Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications, 2019)Background: The unfair distribution and delivery of health-care resources have been recognized as a problem in the worldwide. In the past 18 years, Turkey has undergone rapid social, cultural, and economic changes. The ... -
The impact of COVID-19 pandemic on mental health of health care workers
Bener, Abdulbari; Atak, Muhammed; Kurtuluş, Dilara; Koyuncu, Oğuzhan; Barışık, Cem Cahit; Bhugra, Dinesh; Ventriglio, Antonio (Edizioni Minerva Medica, 2022)Background: this study investigated the impact of cOViD-19 on professional (hcWs) health care workers’ mental health and the prevalence of depression, anxiety, fear and stress related to their workload. METHODS: This is a ... -
The impact of metabolic syndrome on increased risk of thyroid nodules and size
Bener, Abdulbari; Özdenkaya, Yaşar; Barışık, Cem Cahit; Öztürk, Mustafa (Sage Publications Inc, 2018)Aim: The present research aimed to determine the relation between metabolic syndrome (MetS) and thyroid volume and nodule prevalence among Turkish population patients. Methods: This retrospective cohort study was carried ... -
Internet addiction and the psychometric properties of the nine-item internet disorder scale-short form: An application of rasch analysis
Bener, Abdulbari; Griffiths, Mark D.; Güler Baysoy, Nüket; Çatan, Funda; Yurtseven, Eray (Vesnu Publication, 2019)Background: The aim of the present study was to determine the prevalence of disordered internet use among adolescent university students and its association with various health complaints and behaviours, and most importantly ... -
Internet addiction, fatigue, and sleep problems among adolescent students: A large-scale study
Bener, Abdulbari; Yıldırım, Erol; Torun, Perihan; Çatan, Funda; Bolat, Erkut; Alıç, Sümmani; Akyel, Salih; Griffiths, Mark D. (Springer New York LLC, 2019)The aim of the present study was to examine the association between Internet addiction (IA), fatigue, and sleep problems among university students. A total of 3000 Turkish students aged 18 to 25 years were approached and ... -
Iron and Vitamin D levels among autism spectrum disorders children
Bener, Abdulbari; Khattab, Azhar Othman; Bhugra, Dinesh; Hoffmann, Georg F. (Medknow Publications and Media Pvt. Ltd., 2017)The aim of this study was to investigate iron deficiency anemia and Vitamin D deficiency among autism children and to assess the importance of risk factors (determinants). Subjects and Methods: This was a case-control study ... -
Joint venture healthcare system as common practice in developing countries: Game changing on assessing health services
Al-Mazroei, Ahmed; Bener, Abdulbari; Arif, Mohammed (Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications, 2020)Background: To explore the essence of game changing on applying joint venture (JV) approach for healthcare system improvement in developing countries. Methods: This is cross-sectional study exploring the factors influencing ... -
Lessons to be learned: The knowledge, attitudes, and practices of Turkish people towards the COVID-19 pandemic
Bener, Abdulbari; Atak, Muhammed; Morgul, Ebru; Barışık, Cem Cahit (Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications, 2022)Background: The world experienced the greatest pandemic of the 21 st century with the emergence of a new and readily transmissible the coronavirus disease. Understanding knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) of the ... -
Low vitamin D deficiency associated with thyroid disease among type 2 diabetic mellitus patients
Bener, Abdulbari; Özdenkaya, Yaşar; Al-Hamaq, Abdulla O. A. A.; Barışık, Cem Cahit; Öztürk, Mustafa (Elmer Press, 2018)Background: The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between vitamin D deficiency and thyroid diseases among type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) patients.Methods: This was a cohort case and control study, 546 ... -
Premarital screening and genetic counseling program: Studies from an endogamous population
Bener, Abdulbari; Al-Mulla, Mariam; Clarke, Angus (Wolters Kluwer, 2019)Background: Studies in Arab countries have shown a significant lack of knowledge of Premarital Screening and Genetic Counseling (PMSGC) Program. PMSGC can identify and modify, through prevention and management, some ... -
The prevalence of restless legs syndrome and comorbid condition among patient with type 2 diabetic mellitus visiting primary healthcare
Bener, Abdulbari; Al‑Hamaq, Abdulla O. A. A.; Ağan, Ahmet Faruk; Öztürk, Mustafa; Ömer, Abdulkadir (2019)AIM: The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of restless legs syndrome (RLS) and Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) attending primary healthcare. SUBJECTS ...
