Qatar Foundation Annual Research Forum Volume 2011 Issue 1

Abstract Foodborne illness continues to cause significant morbidity and mortality both nationally and internationally. Protecting the human host from exposure to foodborne pathogens and reducing the incidence of foodborne illness are the central goals of established national food safety intervention program. Foodborne illness is a reportable disease in the State of Qatar. Protecting the food supply from the microbial risk Read More

Abstract Background: Appreciative Inquiry (AI) is a strengths-based approach that focuses on exploring participants’ core values and peak experiences. In AI, interviews are used to extract positive elements that can be applied to the current situation. The literature indicates that using AI approaches in the classroom leads to enhanced student engagement, participation and achievement. This study is an ongoing explor Read More

Abstract The escalating frequency and intensity of natural disasters exacerbated by conflict and global challenges are increasing the need for humanitarian aid and having a dramatic impact on human and economic costs. In 2010 alone, 263 million people were devastated by natural disasters with experts predicting this number potentially increasing to 375 million people by 2015. Although there are 600,000 active aid Read More

Abstract Understanding health statistics in graphical or numerical format is essential for evidence-based medical decision making. It has been reported repeatedly that physicians, medical students, and patients perform poorly when interpreting those kinds of information. With the current research we started to decompose skills and competencies needed for interpreting complex medical graphs. We invited students at Weil Read More

Abstract Background: The problem with the study lies in answering a series of scientific questions and assumptions that can be raised within the context of the following research question: “What is the nature and limits of interest of academic qualification institutions in the Arabic language, as compared to English, in educational courses offered by them at the undergraduate level - as this is the primary stage that interest in Ara Read More

Abstract Qatar is a Gulf state undergoing a sweeping educational reform where educational development is linked to ICT and the English language. ICT is promoted to upskill the future generation or the “digital natives”. English is seen as a key to a myriad of doors and a passport to a world class education. In all public schools, English is a compulsory subject taught from grade one where learners are exposed to English for more t Read More

Abstract Background: The observance of Ramadan involves daily fasting from sunrise to sunset and often leads to a delay in bedtime, decrease in total sleep time, and reduction in sleep quality. Such changes in athletes may influence the preference for morning versus evening physical activity (e.g. chronotype) but have not been previously evaluated. Objectives: To determine the influence of Ramadan on subjective sleep qualit Read More

Abstract In 2007 the government of Qatar enacted a new traffic law with the objectives of improving the traffic flow and reducing the road traffic-related death and accident rates in the country through policy interventions, mass media and national traffic campaigns. Three years have passed since then and Qatar is still among the countries with the highest death accident rates in the world. The purpose of this presentation is t Read More

Abstract Background: Little is known about domestic violence in Qatar due various cultural factors. Further, the studies that exist ignore victims’ social and cultural factors that prevent the victims from seeking help. That is, there are factors related to family dynamic, gender roles, and culture constraints which make it difficult for victims of domestic violence form seeking help or protection. Methods: Data collected from 50 cas Read More