ReviewHealth research policy and systems2016
Mapping genetic research in non-communicable disease publications in selected Arab countries: first step towards a guided research agenda.
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- Non-communicable diseases research output in the Eastern Mediterranean region: an overview of systematic reviews.BMC medical research methodology · 2020Pooled it
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- Tobacco Research in the Eastern Mediterranean Region: A Scoping Review of Published Studies from Seven Countries.Journal of community health · 2021Article
- Dietary Patterns and Their Associations With theFrontiers in nutrition · 2021Article
- Review of Non-Communicable Disease Research Activity in Kuwait: Where is the Evidence for the Best Practice?Annals of global health · 2019Article
- Cancer Research in the Arab World: A review of publications from seven countries between 2000-2013.Sultan Qaboos University medical journal · 2017Review
- Does published research on non-communicable disease (NCD) in Arab countries reflect NCD disease burden?PloS one · 2017Article
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Abstract
backgroundIn the Arab world, intervention and policy response to non-communicable diseases (NCD) has been weak despite extensive epidemiological evidence highlighting the alarmingly increased prevalence of chronic diseases. Generating genetic information is one key component to promote efficient disease management strategies. This study undertook a scoping review to generate the profile of the undertaken research on genetics of NCD publications in selected Arab countries. An analysis of the research produced examined the extent, range, nature, topic and methods of published research. The study aimed at identifying the gaps in genetic NCD research to inform policy action for NCD prevention and control.
methodsThe scoping review was conducted based on the five-stage methodological framework and included countries in Arab region selected to represent various economies and epidemiological transitions.
resultsThe search identified 555 articles that focus on genetics-NCD research in the selected Arab countries over the duration of this study (January 2000 to December 2013). The most commonly conducted research was descriptive and clinically focused, rather than etiologically focused. Country-specific carrier and risk screening studies were not among the top research designs. The genetic component of certain highly heritable diseases, as well as diabetes, obesity, hypertension, chronic lung dysfunction and metabolic syndrome were all under investigated.
conclusionsThis scoping review identified gaps for further research in the context of bioinformatics and genome-wide association studies. Genetic research in the Arab region has to be redirected towards NCDs with the highest morbidity, heritability and health burden within each country. A focused research plan to include community genetics is required for its proper integration in the Arab community.
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