BACKGROUND Pneumococcal infections cause major morbidity and mortality in developing countries. We report the epidemiology of S. pneumoniae carriage in a developing region, the Gaza strip, and evaluate the theoretical coverage of carriage strains by pneumococcal conjugate vaccines (PCVs). METHODOLOGY In 2009 we conducted a cross-sectional survey of S. pneumoniae carriage in healthy children a...

BACKGROUND The increasing number of obesity and overweight cases in developing countries, especially among women, requires serious attention because of its effects on the health care system and the quality of life. Few studies have been conducted in the Gaza Strip to determine obesity and overweight prevalence and the associated factors. This study aimed at determining the prevalence of obesity...

BACKGROUND iron deficiency anemia is the most common type of nutritional anemia; it has been recognized as an important health problem in Palestine. This study was conducted to estimate the prevalence and to identify possible risk factors of iron deficiency anemia among kindergarten children living in the marginalized areas of the Gaza Strip and to evaluate the effectiveness of supplementing or...

BACKGROUND Cystic echinococcosis (CE) is classified by the WHO as a neglected disease inflicting economic losses on the health systems of many countries worldwide. The aim of this case-series study was to investigate the burden of human CE in Palestine during the period between 2010 and 2015. METHODOLOGY/PRINCIPAL FINDINGS Records of surgically confirmed CE patients from 13 public and private...

BACKGROUND The population of Palestine comprises almost 200 000 Palestinians aged 60 or older. The purpose of the study was to estimate disability-free life expectancy for Palestinians living in the West Bank and Gaza Strip and to evaluate changes from 2006 to 2010. METHODS The study combined mortality data and prevalence of activity limitation derived from the Palestinian Family Health Surve...

Background: Germ cell aplasia is a type of azoospermia characterized by hormonal abnormalities as well as histopathological features. Objective: To assess hormonal and histological aspects of germ cell aplasia among infertile men in Gaza Strip. Materials and methods: A total of 375 infertile men visiting the Specialized Medical Centers in Gaza strip were subjected for testicular biopsy. Out of ...

BACKGROUND Trauma from war and violence has led to psychological disorders in individuals living in the Gaza strip and West Bank. Few reports are available on the psychiatric disorders seen in children and adolescents or the treatment of affected populations. This study was conducted in order to describe the occurrence and treatment of psychiatric disorders in the Palestinian populations of the...

The research aims to develop the internal control system in Gaza's municipalities accordance with proposed COSO model achieve goal for which it was found. used analytical descriptive curriculum prepare applied aspect of study, where two researchers data collected by study tool, a questionnaire that is specifically designed purpose. followed thorough survey methodology apply instrument a...

Higher education in the Gaza Strip has been subjected to four wars and over a decade of blockade. University staff students have killed whilst campus infrastructure attacked, rebuilt, destroyed again. This paper examines opportunities for, limits to, protecting higher from attack Gaza. It presents framework for categorising protection measures empirically explores effectiveness protect since 20...