Publications

Examining Vaccine Hesitancy Among Ghanaian Parents for the R21/Matrix-M Malaria Vaccine

Ramy Mohamed Ghazy, Frank Kyei-Arthur, Marina Saleeb, Sylvester Kyei-Gyamfi, Theophilus Abutima, Ignatius Great Sakada, Ayoub Alshaikh, Mai Hussein, Mohamed Fakhry Hussein Abstract IntroductionThis study aimed to assess Ghanaian parental attitudes toward a new malaria vaccine, R21/Matrix-M, and its associated determinants.MethodA cross-sectional survey was conducted anonymously in July and August 2023 using snowball and convenience sampling […]

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Ethical considerations during Mpox Outbreak: a scoping review

Fatma Badr El Dine, Assem Gebreal, Dalia Samhouri, Haimanot Estifanos, Islam Kourampi, Hasnaa Abdelrhem, Hamed Abdelma’aboud Mostafa, Ahmed Gamal Elshaar, Tarun Kumar Suvvari & Ramy Mohamed Ghazy Abstract BackgroundHistorically, epidemics have been accompanied by the concurrent emergence of stigma, prejudice, and xenophobia. This scoping review aimed to describe and map published research targeting ethical values

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Hesitancy towards R21/Matrix-M malaria vaccine among Ghanaian parents and attitudes towards immunizing non-eligible children: a cross-sectional survey

Mohamed Fakhry Hussein, Frank Kyei-Arthur, Marina Saleeb, Sylvester Kyei-Gyamfi, Theophilus Abutima, Ignatius Great Sakada & Ramy Mohamed Ghazy Abstract BackgroundThe newly developed malaria vaccine called “R21/Matrix-M malaria vaccine” showed a high safety and efficacy level, and Ghana is the first country to approve this new vaccine. The present study aimed to evaluate the rate of

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Cross-Country Discrepancies in Monkeypox Vaccine Hesitancy Among Postgraduate and Undergraduate Medical Students

Mai Hussein, Abdelmonem Siddiq, Horeya M. Ismail, Norhan Mansy, Doha El-Sayed Ellakwa, Mohammed Nassif, Areej A. Hussein, Jubran K. Abdullah Alzedaar, Chukwuagoziem A. Iloanusi, Murad O. Omran, Khalil M. Rourou, Tarun K. Suvvari, Saja Yazbek and Ramy M. Ghazy Abstract Background:Medical students hold significant importance, as they represent the future of healthcare provision. This study

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Acceptability of Tele-mental Health Services Among Users: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

Rowan M. Abuyadek, Esraa Abdellatif Hammouda, Ehab Elrewany, Dina Hussein Elmalawany, Rasha Ashmawy, Sally Zeina, Assem Gebreal & Ramy Mohamed Ghazy Abstract Background Mental disorders are currently a global public health concern, particularly after the coronavirus disease2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. Mental health services gradually transitioned to teleservices, employing various methodslike texting and videoconferencing. This meta-analysis aimed

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Development and validation of a French questionnaire that assesses knowledge, attitude, and practices toward Marburg diseases in sub-Saharan African countries

R.M. Ghazy, A. Gebreal, B.E. El Demerdash, F. Elnagar, M.R. Abonazel, A. Saidouni g, A.A. Alshaikh, M. Hussein, M.F. Hussein Abstract ObjectivesMarburg virus, previously referred to as Marburg hemorrhagic fever, is a highly severe and frequently fatal illness that affects humans. This study aimed to develop and validate a French questionnaire to assess knowledge, attitude,

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Psychological antecedents toward COVID-19 vaccination explain the high rates of vaccine rejection among the Libyan population 2 years after starting vaccination campaigns

Ramy Mohamed Ghazy, Mahmoud M. Tolba, Marina R. Abdelmessih Saleeb, Fatimah Saed Alabd Abdullah, Saja Yazbek, Naglaa Youssef, Mai Hussein & Mohamed Fakhry Hussein Abstract BackgroundLibya has one of the lowest rates of coverage of the coronavirus diseases 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination in the Eastern Mediterranean Region. This study aims to explore the attitudes of the

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How dentists in Egypt perceive their knowledge, attitudes, and barriers they face in providing oral healthcare to geriatric patients: a cross-sectional study

Mohamed Ashraf Hall, Rasha Ashmawy, Inas Karawia and Ramy Mohamed Ghazy Abstract BackgroundGeriatric dentistry is an understudied area in dental schools in Egypt. Our study aimed to assess the knowledge and attitudes of Egyptian dentists regarding geriatric oral health and identify barriers to delivering dental care to geriatric patients. MethodsWe conducted an anonymous online cross-sectional

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Intention to vaccinate chronic disease children against COVID-19; a multicenter survey

Ramy Mohamed Ghazy, Sally Waheed Elkhadry, Engy Saad Elkaragy, Mona Sayed Aly Hassan Makhlouf, Alyaa Ahdy Abdelaziz & Esraa Abdellatif Hammouda Abstract BackgroundVaccination against severe acute respiratory distress syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) has gained recognition as a crucial strategy to prevent and reduce the risk of infection, including emerging variants, due to its proven safety,

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Routine childhood immunization in Sub-Saharan Africa: addressing parental vaccine hesitancy

N. Fadl, S.A. Abdelmoneim, A. Gebreal, N. Youssef, R.M. Ghazy Abstract ObjectivesParental vaccine hesitancy (VH) is a major barrier to childhood vaccination. We aimed to identify the determinants of parental VH towards routine childhood immunization in 12 Sub-Saharan African countries. Study designA cross-sectional study was conducted from November 1 to December 15, 2022. MethodsParents of

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