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Scale validation for the identification of falsified hand sanitizer: public and regulatory authorities perspectives from United Arab Emirates
(BioMed Central Ltd, 2020)
Background: Since the time of declaration of global pandemic of COVID-19 by World Health Organization (WHO), falsified hand sanitizers surfaced regularly in markets, posing possible harm to public due to unlisted inclusion ...
What are the beliefs and behaviours related to sport nutrition supplements, particularly regarding UAE regulatory issues, among male fitness centre members in Dubai?
(Elsevier B.V., 2020)
Objectives: The current study sought to investigate how sport nutrition supplements are used among a population of gym users in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), and the factors that underlie the consumption patterns of ...
Suboptimal Health, Dietary Supplementation, and Public Health Approaches to Regulatory Challenges in Dubai
(SAGE., 2020)
Objectives: Presently, limited data are available on dietary supplements (DSs) and their associated effects on health status although the consumption of DS continues to expand. This study is aimed to explore the possible ...
Identification of the awareness level by the public of Arab countries toward COVID-19: Cross-sectional study following an outbreak
(BioMed Central, 2020)
Background: The novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic is a global challenge. Improving public awareness about preventive measures and disseminating appropriate information about COVID-19 has a critical role ...
A quantitative evaluation of evidence-based beliefs and implementation among community pharmacists: Findings and impact from United Arab Emirates
(Dove Medical Press Ltd., 2021)
Background: The flux of pharmaceutical data can have a negative impact on the complexity of a pharmacist’s decision-making process, which will demand an extensive evaluation from healthcare providers trying to choose the ...
Online medication purchasing during the Covid-19 pandemic: A pilot study from the United Arab Emirates
(Springer, 2021)
Abstract
Background: Since the WHO announced that Covid-19 had become a global pandemic, online pharmacies have
emerged as an extremely popular way to purchase medication due to the quarantine measures introduced by ...
Combatting Substandard and Falsified Medicines: Public Awareness and Identification of Counterfeit Medications
(Frontiers Media S.A., 2021)
The objective of this study was to determine the identification rate of substandard and falsified medications and its association with knowledge among public. Methods: This descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted ...
Assessing public knowledge, attitudes and determinants of third COVID-19 vaccine booster dose acceptance: current scenario and future perspectives
(BioMed Central Ltd, 2022)
Background: People with weakened immune systems may not develop adequate protection after taking two doses of the mRNA-combined COVID-19 vaccine. The additional dose may improve the level of protection against Covid-19. ...
Over-the-counter counseling in community pharmacies and job satisfaction among pharmacy professionals: A reflection of current scenario and possible solutions
(Grupo de Investigacion en Atencion Farmaceutica, 2022)
Objectives: This study assessed community pharmacist counseling and dispensing practices to determine their relationship with job satisfaction among pharmacists. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted between January ...
Development and Delphi validation of instrument for the preparation of a GMP audit of a cosmetic contract manufacturer in the UAE
(Scientific Reports, 2022)
Outsourcing is rapidly increasing in the cosmetic industry. When cosmetic manufacturing activities are outsourced, product quality control and assurance procedures are important to guarantee the safety of the final products. ...