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<p>The aim of this scoping review was to identify and characterize the recent literature pertaining to the education of the public health workforce worldwide. The importance of preparing a public health workforce with sufficient capacity and appropriate capabilities has been recognized by major organizations around the world (1). Champions for public health note that a suitably educated workforce is essential to the delivery of public health services, including emergency response to biological, manmade, and natural disasters, within countries and across the globe. No single repository offers a comprehensive compilation of who is teaching public health, to whom, and for what end. Moreover, no international consensus prevails on what higher education should entail or what pedagogy is optimal for providing the necessary education. Although health agencies, public or private, might project workforce needs, the higher level of education remains the sole responsibility of higher education institutions. The long-term goal of this study is to describe approaches to the education of the public health workforce around the world by identifying the peer-reviewed literature, published primarily by academicians involved in educating those who will perform public health functions. This paper reports on the first phase of the study: identifying and categorizing papers published in peer-reviewed literature between 2000 and 2015.</p

Traffic-related injury hospitalisations by time of collision (month, day and hour), Al Ain, 2006–2007 (n = 245).

<p>Traffic-related injury hospitalisations by time of collision (month, day and hour), Al Ain, 2006–2007 (n = 245).</p

Demographic and severity variables by road user type, Al Ain, 2006–2007 (n = 245).

<p>p = Fisher’s Exact test or Mann Whitney test as appropriate; ICU = Intensive Care Unit, GCS = Glasgow Coma Scale, TRS = Revised Trauma Scale, ISS = Injury Severity Score.</p><p>Data are presented as number (%) or median (range) as appropriate.</p

Breast Cancer Screening Awareness, Knowledge, and Practice among Arab Women in the United Arab Emirates: A Cross-Sectional Survey

Background: Breast cancer screening can reduce morbidity and mortality and improve the survival rate for this malignancy. Low participation in screening programs has been attributable to many factors including lack of knowledge. The aim of this study was to assess breast cancer screening knowledge, attitudes and practices among women of screening age (≥40 years old) in the city of Al Ain, United Arab Emirates (UAE).Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted in 2013 using the Breast Cancer Awareness Measure (CAM). Four out of twelve cultural and religious community centers in Al Ain city were randomly selected. Two hundred and forty seven women were interviewed. Chi Square test and regression analysis were used to analyze the data.Results: Despite the increase in the uptake of screening modalities in our study group, a lack of knowledge about breast cancer screening is still evident. Almost half (44.8%) of women who never had a Clinical Breast Exam (CBE) and 44.1% of women who never had a mammography expressed a lack of knowledge about the existence of these screening techniques. Nearly one third of the participants interpreted the presence of a breast lump incorrectly and, moreover, expressed fewer worries about the nature of the lump than would normally be expected.Conclusions: The National screening program needs to be improved and directed towards more efficient and targeted utilization of resources. Healthcare professionals play a major role in alerting women to the importance of periodic screening.</p

Traffic-related injury hospitalisations by anatomical region and AIS severity, Al Ain, 2006–2007 (n = 558 regions).

*<p>Maximum Abbreviated Injury Scale – only the most severe injury per body region was counted for each patient; Some patients have injury in more than one region.</p

Number, proportion, and severity of traffic-related head injuries among vehicle occupants 0–19-year-old by car crash mechanism, Al Ain, United Arab Emirates, 2006–2007 (n = 171).

<p>AIS =  abbreviated injury scale.</p

Traffic-related injury hospitalisations by road user type, nationality, gender and age group, Al Ain, 2006–2007 (n = 245).

<p>IR-incidence rate per 100 000 person years;</p>*<p>4 patients were other and 1 unknown; from them 3 were UAE nationals and 2 other nationality. There was missing information on road user type among 4 males and 1 female.</p>**<p>Percents may not add to 100 due to rounding.</p

Traffic-related injury hospitalisations by nationality and age groups, Al Ain, 2006–2007 (n = 245).

<p>Traffic-related injury hospitalisations by nationality and age groups, Al Ain, 2006–2007 (n = 245).</p

Breast Cancer Screening Awareness, Knowledge, and Practice among Arab Women in the United Arab Emirates: A Cross-Sectional Survey

<div><p>Background</p><p>Breast cancer screening can reduce morbidity and mortality and improve the survival rate for this malignancy. Low participation in screening programs has been attributable to many factors including lack of knowledge. The aim of this study was to assess breast cancer screening knowledge, attitudes and practices among women of screening age (≥40 years old) in the city of Al Ain, United Arab Emirates (UAE).</p><p>Methods</p><p>A cross-sectional survey was conducted in 2013 using the Breast Cancer Awareness Measure (CAM). Four out of twelve cultural and religious community centers in Al Ain city were randomly selected. Two hundred and forty seven women were interviewed. Chi Square test and regression analysis were used to analyze the data.</p><p>Results</p><p>Despite the increase in the uptake of screening modalities in our study group, a lack of knowledge about breast cancer screening is still evident. Almost half (44.8%) of women who never had a Clinical Breast Exam (CBE) and 44.1% of women who never had a mammography expressed a lack of knowledge about the existence of these screening techniques. Nearly one third of the participants interpreted the presence of a breast lump incorrectly and, moreover, expressed fewer worries about the nature of the lump than would normally be expected.</p><p>Conclusions</p><p>The National screening program needs to be improved and directed towards more efficient and targeted utilization of resources. Healthcare professionals play a major role in alerting women to the importance of periodic screening.</p></div

Socio-demographic variables of women who attend breast cancer screening (BSE, CBE, mammography) n = 247.

<p>BSE: breast self-exam.</p><p>CBE: clinical breast exam.</p><p>Socio-demographic variables of women who attend breast cancer screening (BSE, CBE, mammography) n = 247.</p