Sirwan Khalid Ahmed
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Nursing, Health Professions, General Nursing, Medical–Surgical Nursing
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Ribwar Arsalan Mohammed and Sirwan Khalid Ahmed
Elsevier BV
Safin Hussein, Karzan Qurbani, Haider Hamzah, Seenaa Ali, and Sirwan Khalid Ahmed
Elsevier BV
Karzan Qurbani, Safin Hussein, Sirwan Khalid Ahmed, Hanaw Darwesh, Seenaa Ali, and Haider Hamzah
Elsevier BV
Abdulmalik Fareeq Saber, Sirwan Khalid Ahmed, Safin Hussein, and Karzan Qurbani
Elsevier BV
Sirwan Khalid Ahmed
Elsevier BV
Ribwar Arsalan Mohammed and Sirwan Khalid Ahmed
Elsevier BV
Safin Hussein, Saman Sulaiman, Seenaa Ali, Rzgar Pirot, Karzan Qurbani, Haider Hamzah, Omed Hassan, Treefa Ismail, Sirwan Khalid Ahmed, and Zahra Azizi
Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Hazhar Talaat Abubaker Blbas, Wasfi Taher Saalih Kahwachi, Sirwan Khalid Ahmed, Khanda Gharib Aziz, Shahen Mohammed Faraj, and Mohammed Subhan Mohammed
Elsevier BV
Safin Hassan Hussein, Karzan Qurbani, Sirwan Khalid Ahmed, Wena Tawfeeq, and Mohammed Hassan
Elsevier BV
Abdulqadir J Nashwan, Hussain Haider Shah, Tooba Hussain, Sameer Abdul Rauf, and Sirwan Khalid Ahmed
SAGE Publications
This letter highlights the impact of environmental drivers on antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in low and middle-income countries (LMICs) and highlights the need for a comprehensive approach to address this global health threat. Key factors, such as agricultural practices, wastewater treatment, and pollution, contribute to the development and spread of resistant pathogens. Utilizing the One Health approach, the paper emphasizes the importance of promoting responsible antimicrobial use, strengthening public health systems, investing in innovative research, and raising public awareness. By understanding and addressing these environmental drivers, we can work toward safeguarding global health and ensuring a sustainable future.
Karzan Qurbani, Sirwan Khalid Ahmed, Safin Hussein, and Rukhsar Muhammad Omar
Elsevier BV
Ahmad Ali, Manar Nazar, Rebaz Mustafa, Safin Hussein, Karzan Qurbani, and Sirwan Ahmed
Spandidos Publications
Sirwan Khalid Ahmed, Salar Omer Abdulqadir, Rukhsar Muhammad Omar, Safin Hussein, Karzan Qurbani, Mona Gamal Mohamed, Hazhar Talaat Abubaker Blbas, Mathumalar Loganathan Fahrni, and Antonio Ivan Lazzarino
MDPI AG
Although human monkeypox infections had not been recorded in the Kurdistan region of Iraq as of August 2023, the rapid growth of cases worldwide and the detection of monkeypox in neighboring Middle Eastern nations call for careful planning and timely response measures. Educating and empowering frontline healthcare workers (HCWs) so that they can act to curb the spread of monkeypox infections are core elements of primary prevention and protecting public health. Therefore, this study aimed to assess HCWs’ knowledge and attitudes about monkeypox and their willingness to vaccinate against monkeypox. By employing a convenience sampling method, an online survey was disseminated via Google Forms between 1 November 2022 and 15 January 2023. The researchers utilized regression analyses to ascertain the factors associated with the three parameters: knowledge, attitude, and the willingness to vaccinate. A total of 637 HCWs were included in the analysis (ages ranged between 21 and 51 years). The mean overall scores were 8.18 of a max score of 16 (SD 3.37), 3.4 of 5 (SD 1.37), and 2.41 of 5 (SD 1.25) for knowledge, attitude, and willingness to vaccinate, respectively. A multivariate logistic regression analysis demonstrated that HCWs who had heard about monkeypox before 2022 rather than later had a higher level of knowledge (AOR: 4.85; 95% CI: 2.81–8.36; p < 0.001). In addition, those who had newly joined the workforce or had less than 1 year experience in practice had more positive attitudes about curbing monkeypox (AOR: 0.35; 95% CI: 0.20–0.59; p < 0.01) than those who practiced for longer. No significant predictors of willingness to vaccinate against monkeypox were identified. The research revealed that HCWs exhibited a relatively low level of monkeypox knowledge. They also had poor attitudes towards monkeypox vaccination and were therefore reluctant to receive the vaccines. Imparting knowledge about the infectious disease can cultivate better awareness and attitudes among HCWs as to their roles in mitigating the spread of an epidemic in the foreseeable future.
Sirwan Khalid Ahmed, Safin Hussein, Tahir Abdullah Aziz, Sandip Chakraborty, Md. Rabiul Islam, and Kuldeep Dhama
Wiley
Sirwan Khalid Ahmed
Springer Science and Business Media LLC
AbdulRahman A Saied, Sirwan Khalid Ahmed, Asmaa A Metwally, and Hani Aiash
Elsevier BV
Safin Hussein, Karzan Qurbani, and Sirwan Khalid Ahmed
Elsevier BV
Sirwan Khalid Ahmed, Safin Hussein, and Rawand Abdulrahman Essa
Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Sirwan K. Ahmed, Rabab G.A. El-Kader, Salar O. Abdulqadir, Ardalan J. Abdullah, Nahed A. El-Shall, Deepak Chandran, Abhijit Dey, Talha B. Emran, and Kuldeep Dhama
Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health)
Monkeypox (MPX), caused by the monkeypox virus (MPXV), a DNA virus of family Poxviridae , genus Orthopoxvirus , has now spread to 107 countries and territories, and as of October 6, 2022, nearly 70,420 cases have been reported with 27 deaths [1] . Clinical health care for MPX is similar to smallpox [2] . Two distinct phylogenetic clades of MPXV have been identi fi ed through genome sequencing, the Central African (Congo Basin) and West African clade. The genetic differences between the viral genomes of the two clades may provide an explanation for variations in viral clearance and pathogenicity [3] . Typically, the Central African MPXV leads to higher rates of transmission and mortality, and more severe disease [3,4] . correspondence article provides up-to-date information on the clinical features, pathogenesis as well as advances in treatment and management options for MPX.
AbdulRahman A. Saied, Sirwan Khalid Ahmed, Hashim Talib, Salar Omar Abdulqadir, and Rukhsar Muhmmad Omar
Elsevier BV
Praveen SV, Dharun Kasilingam, Radhika Lohia, Riddhi Bhatia, Chiranjib Chakraborty, Sirwan Khalid Ahmed, and Kuldeep Dhama
Elsevier BV
Deepak Chandran, Ankitha Indu J, Sivasabari K, Meenakshy S, Sreelakshmi M, Amrithendhu V R, Khanza Ahamed, Gopika Ram, Devika Mohan, Anamika P,et al.
Journal of Experimental Biology and Agricultural Sciences
Cow's milk, urine, dung, ghee, and curd (together known as "Panchgavya") have incomparable medicinal value in Ayurveda and ancient Indian clinical methods. Panchgavya is also known as Cowpathy in Ayurveda. In India, the cow is revered as a goddess known as "Gaumata" because of its nurturing qualities similar to those of a mother. Almost no adverse effects are associated with using Panchgavya, which is why it is recommended in Ayurveda for treating disorders affecting numerous body systems. Its possible antimicrobial effects have piqued the curiosity of medical researchers and practitioners. Cow milk is widely regarded as a nutritious diet and has been shown to effectively treat various medical conditions, including high body temperature, pain, cancer, diabetes, kidney diseases, and weakness. Milk can prevent the growth of microorganisms, has erotic qualities when combined with the leaves of medicinal herbs, and the fat in milk has anticancer characteristics. Toned and skim milk, lassi, yoghurt, cottage cheese, and khoa all come from milk and have important medicinal characteristics. Curd (dahi) is recommended as a blood purifier for conditions such as hemorrhoids, piles, and gastrointestinal issues. Ghee made from cows has been shown to boost immunity. It is important to highlight the use of cow dung as an antifungal and for treating malaria and tuberculosis. It has the potential to aid in the development of a populace free from disease, the creation of sustainable energy systems, the fulfilment of all nutritional needs, the elimination of poverty, the promotion of organic farming culture, and the like. Cow urine is a powerful remedy for numerous medical conditions, including but not limited to epileptic convulsions, diabetes, hepatitis, inflammation, fever, and anaemia. The current review article explores how the Panchgavya ingredients can be employed to safeguard human and animal health.
Rawand Abdulrahman Essa, Sirwan Khalid Ahmed, Manjunath Bale, Mugurel Liviu Bosinceanu, Javier Gallego Poveda, Alejandro Garcia-Perez, and Diego Gonzalez-Rivas
AME Publishing Company
Rabab G. A. El‐Kader, Rekha J. Ogale, Omar Omar Zidan, Omar Al Jadaan, Vijaya Kumardhas, Sirwan K. Ahmed, Kuldeep Dhama, Praveen SV, and Mohammad Ebad Ur Rehman
Wiley
AbstractBackground and AimStudents sometimes participate in harmful activities that adversely influence their behaviors and well‐being throughout college, which is one of the sensitive phases in an individual's life. Aim: To assess the health‐related behaviors of university students.MethodsA cross‐sectional study that includes systematic randomly selected 383 students from various colleges of Ras Al Khaimah Medical and Health Sciences University (RAKMHSU), Ras Al Khaimah Emirate, United Arab Emirates. A self‐reported questionnaire included students' demographic traits and behaviors, including safety, medication intake, cigarette smoking, nutrition, physical activity, and health‐related topics.ResultsMost participants were females (69.7%), 13.3% were obese while 28.2% were overweight. The data revealed a significant difference between male and female students regarding medication intake without prescription, nutrition, physical activity, and health‐related topics. The data also revealed that the majority of the students were attempting to lose weight, and the former male smokers had fewer trials to quit the use of all tobacco products than females.ConclusionMore than a quarter of participants were overweight, and the majority of students did not adhere to the guidelines for safety and nutritious eating. This study recognized significant health promotion opportunities for university students that can be carried out to establish a healthier youth for society.
Sirwan Khalid Ahmed, Kuldeep Dhama, Salar Omar Abdulqadir, Rukhsar Muhammad Omar, Darya Rostam Ahmed, Chiranjib Chakraborty, and AbdulRahman A. Saied
Elsevier BV