[HTML][HTML] Prevalence and risk factors of disabilities among Egyptian preschool children: a community-based population study

AM Metwally, A Aboulghate, GA Elshaarawy… - BMC psychiatry, 2023 - Springer
Background Child disability has significant implications on their well-being and healthcare
systems. Aim: This survey aimed to assess the magnitude of seven types of disability among …

[HTML][HTML] National screening for Egyptian children aged 1 year up to 12 years at high risk of Autism and its determinants: a step for determining what ASD surveillance …

AM Metwally, MA Helmy, EM Salah El-Din, RM Saleh… - BMC psychiatry, 2023 - Springer
This study aimed to provide a national estimate of the prevalence of the high risk of autism
spectrum disorder (ASD) and their determinants. A national screening survey was …

[HTML][HTML] A national prevalence and profile of single and multiple developmental delays among children aged from 1 year up to 12 years: an Egyptian community …

AM Metwally, AM Abdallah, EM Salah El-Din… - Child and Adolescent …, 2022 - Springer
Objective This study aimed at providing a national prevalence of single and multiple
developmental delays (DDs) among 41,640 Egyptian children aged 1 to 12 years and …

[HTML][HTML] Screening and determinant of suspected developmental delays among Egyptian preschool-aged children: a cross-sectional national community-based study

AM Metwally, AM Abdallah, EMS El-Din, DA Zeid… - BMC pediatrics, 2023 - Springer
Background Early childhood life is critical for optimal development and is the foundation of
future well-being. Genetic, sociocultural, and environmental factors are important …

[HTML][HTML] National screening for developmental delays and their determinants among Egyptian school age children: A step towards implementing life skills programs

AM Metwally, MS Nassar, EM Salah El-Din… - Plos one, 2023 - journals.plos.org
Aim This study aimed to estimate the national prevalence of developmental delays (DDs)
and their determinants among Egyptian children aged 6 to 12 years. Such estimation is a …

[HTML][HTML] How did the use of the social marketing approach in Egyptian communities succeed in improving breastfeeding practices and infants' growth?

AM Metwally, WA Basha, GA Elshaarawy, SF Sallam… - BMC Public Health, 2024 - Springer
Introduction Improving breastfeeding practices does not always link to interventions relying
only on improving nutrition awareness and education but needs cultural and behavioral …

[HTML][HTML] A national screening for the prevalence and profile of disability types among Egyptian children aged 6–12 years: a community-based population study

AM Metwally, EM Salah El-Din, GA Abdel-Latif… - BMC Public Health, 2023 - Springer
Aim This study aimed to determine the prevalence of disability domains among Egyptian
children in the age group of 6–12 years as well as assess their socio-demographic …

Clinical and molecular characterization of myotonia congenita using whole-exome sequencing in Egyptian patients

NM Elaraby, HA Ahmed, H Dawoud, NA Ashaat… - Molecular Biology …, 2024 - Springer
Abstract Background Myotonia Congenita (MC) is a rare disease classified into two major
forms; Thomsen and Becker disease caused by mutations in the CLCN1 gene, which affects …

[HTML][HTML] Assessing the Effective Communication Channels to Reduce Child and Adolescent Marriage in Rural Communities of Egypt

AM Metwally, M El-Sonbaty, D Elmosalami… - … Macedonian Journal of …, 2021 - oamjms.eu
BACKGROUND: Low levels of scholarly achievement, poverty, and geographical isolation
are all known to be linked to early marriage. AIM: This study aimed at identifying the most …

[HTML][HTML] Promoting weaning practices and growth of Egyptian infants by using communication for behavioral development approach

AM Metwally, SF Sallam, MAA Mawla, KM Alian… - BMC pediatrics, 2022 - Springer
Background Access to various affordable and nutritious foods is considered a challenging
factor for households with limited resources affecting the proper weaning practices. In order …