Lancet
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War-related injury is a growing clinical and public health concern in occupied Palestinian territory, especially in the Gaza Strip. However, little research has been done into the quality of care and management of war injuries in public hospitals. We explored the perceptions of health-care workers about these factors in Palestinian health-care facilities in Gaza. ⋯ None.
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There is an absence of mental health services within general hospitals in Gaza. As part of the Ministry of Health plan to develop mental health liaison services, a cross-sectional survey of the prevalence of and risk factors for psychological distress in attendees at two general hospitals was undertaken to estimate and highlight the need for establishing such services. ⋯ WHO, occupied Palestinian territory, as part of the EU project "Building Palestinian resilience: improving psychosocial and mental health responses in emergency".
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Needle stick injuries (NSIs) are preventable hazards that can be avoided with appropriate staff training and safety systems. We assessed the prevalence and awareness of NSIs among health-care workers and cleaners in hospitals in Gaza. ⋯ None.
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Older people (aged 60 years and older) are more susceptible than younger people to multiple medical disorders and are therefore more frequently exposed to polypharmacy. We investigated prevalence of chronic diseases and medical conditions, medications used, and associated sociodemographic factors among older adults of the Palestinian population. ⋯ None.