Tarek Tawfik Amin

Most-cited papers

1. Overweight and obesity and their relation to dietary habits and socio-demographic characteristics among male primary school children in Al-Hassa, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

   Tarek Tawfik Amin, A. I. Al-Sultan, Ayub Ali

   2008European Journal of Nutrition166 citations

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2. Oral hygiene practices, dental knowledge, dietary habits and their relation to caries among male primary school children in Al Hassa, Saudi Arabia.

   Tarek Tawfik Amin, B. M. Al-Abad

   2008International Journal of Dental Hygiene163 citations

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3. Breast cancer knowledge, risk factors and screening among adult Saudi women in a primary health care setting.

   Tarek Tawfik Amin, Abdulatif Al Mulhim, Abdullalh Al Meqihwi

   2009Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention158 citations

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4. Assessing performance of the Healthcare Access and Quality Index, overall and by select age groups, for 204 countries and territories, 1990–2019: a systematic analysis from the Global Burden of Disease Study 2019

   Annie Jamal Akeem Nancy Corinne Kelly Marcia R Vishnu Jo Haakenstad Yearwood Fullman Bintz Bienhoff Weaver , Annie Haakenstad, J. Yearwood, N. Fullman +425 more

   2022Lancet Global Health149 citations Open access

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5. Determinants of Initiation and Exclusivity of Breastfeeding in Al Hassa, Saudi Arabia

   Tarek Tawfik Amin, H. Hablas, Ahmed Alabd Al Qader

   2011Breastfeeding Medicine148 citations

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6. Prevalence and Pattern of Refractive Errors among Primary School Children in Al Hassa, Saudi Arabia

   FA Al Wadaani, Tarek Tawfik Amin, Ayub Ali, A. R. Khan

   2012Global Journal of Health Science138 citations Open access

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7. Knowledge, attitudes and barriers related to participation of medical students in research in three Arab Universities

   Tarek Tawfik Amin, F. Kaliyadan, E. Alqattan, M. A. Al Majed +2 more

   2012134 citations Open access

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8. Standard Precautions and Infection Control, Medical Students’ Knowledge and Behavior at a Saudi University: The Need for Change

   Tarek Tawfik Amin, Khalid Al Noaim, Mohammed Ahmed Bu Saad, Turki Ahmed Al Malhm +2 more

   2013Global Journal of Health Science92 citations Open access

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9. Pattern and prevalence of smoking among students at King Faisal University, Al Hassa, Saudi Arabia.

   H. Al-Mohamed, Tarek Tawfik Amin

   2010Eastern Mediterranean health journal = La revue de sante de la Mediterranee orientale = al-Majallah al-sihhiyah li-sharq al-mutawassit90 citations Open access

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10. Overweight and Obesity and their Association with Dietary Habits, and Sociodemographic Characteristics Among Male Primary School Children in Al-Hassa, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

    Tarek Tawfik Amin, A. I. Al-Sultan, Ayub Ali

    2008Indian Journal of Community Medicine87 citations Open access

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11. Perceived barriers to breast cancer screening among Saudi women at primary care setting.

    S. Abdel-Aziz, Tarek Tawfik Amin, M. B. Al-Gadeeb, Abdullah I Alhassar +5 more

    2018Journal of preventive medicine and hygiene86 citations

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12. Harm perception, attitudes and predictors of waterpipe (shisha) smoking among secondary school adolescents in Al-Hassa, Saudi Arabia.

    Tarek Tawfik Amin, M. Amr, Burhan Omar Zaza, Wassem Suleman

    2010Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention83 citations

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13. Pattern, prevalence, and perceived personal barriers toward physical activity among adult Saudis in Al-Hassa, KSA.

    Tarek Tawfik Amin, Waseem Suleman, Ayub Ali, Amira Gamal +1 more

    2011Journal of Physical Activity and Health77 citations

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14. Comorbid psychiatric disorders in Arab children with Autism spectrum disorders

    M. Amr, Dahoud Raddad, Fatima El-Mehesh, Ashraf M. Bakr +2 more

    201270 citations

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15. Predictors of Waterpipe Smoking Among Secondary School Adolescents in Al Hassa, Saudi Arabia

    Tarek Tawfik Amin, M. Amr, Burhan Omar Zaza, F. Kaliyadan

    2012International Journal of Behavioral Medicine70 citations

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16. Toxoplasmosis among the pregnant women attending a Saudi maternity hospital: seroprevalence and possible risk factors

    H. Al-Mohammad, Tarek Tawfik Amin, M. Balaha, M. S. Al-Moghannum

    2010Annals of Tropical Medicine and Parasitology67 citations

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17. Adolescent transport and unintentional injuries: a systematic analysis using the Global Burden of Disease Study 2019

    Amy E Patricia Kate Louise Holger Margaret M Pengpeng Peden Cullen Francis Moeller Peden Ye Tian Zou Saw, A. Peden, Patricia Cullen, K. Francis +496 more

    2022Lancet Public Health64 citations Open access

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18. Prevalence of intestinal parasitic infections and its relationship with socio–demographics and hygienic habits among male primary schoolchildren in Al–Ahsa, Saudi Arabia

    H. Almohammed, Tarek Tawfik Amin, E. Aboulmagd, Hatem Refaat Hablus +1 more

    201063 citations Open access

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19. Leisure time physical activity in Saudi Arabia: prevalence, pattern and determining factors.

    Tarek Tawfik Amin, Ali Salah Al Khoudair, Mohammad Abdulwahab Al Harbi, Ahmed Al Ali

    2012Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention61 citations Open access

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20. Mobile teledermatology – patient satisfaction, diagnostic and management concordance, and factors affecting patient refusal to participate in Saudi Arabia

    F. Kaliyadan, Tarek Tawfik Amin, Joel Kuruvilla, W. Albuali

    2013Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare60 citations

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21. Health related quality of life among adolescents with sickle cell disease in Saudi Arabia

    M. Amr, Tarek Tawfik Amin, O. A. Al-Omair

    2011The Pan African Medical Journal59 citations Open access

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22. English language proficiency and academic performance: A study of a medical preparatory year program in Saudi Arabia

    F. Kaliyadan, Nazer Thalamkandathil, Srinivas Rao Parupalli, Tarek Tawfik Amin +2 more

    2015Avicenna Journal of Medicine56 citations Open access

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23. Relationship between oxidative stress, ferritin and insulin resistance in sickle cell disease.

    A. Alsultan, M. Seif, Tarek Tawfik Amin, M. Naboli +1 more

    2010European Review for Medical and Pharmacological Sciences52 citations

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24. Skin disorders among male primary school children in Al Hassa, Saudi Arabia: prevalence and socio-demographic correlates--a comparison of urban and rural populations.

    Tarek Tawfik Amin, Althaf S. Ali, F. Kaliyadan

    2011Rural and remote health49 citations Open access

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25. Colon Cancer among Older Saudis: Awareness of Risk Factors and Early Signs, and Perceived Barriers to Screening.

    Y. S. Galal, Tarek Tawfik Amin, A. K. Alarfaj, Abdulaziz Almulhim +3 more

    2016Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention48 citations Open access

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26. Specialty preferences of 1st year medical students in a Saudi Medical School – Factors affecting these choices and the influence of gender

    F. Kaliyadan, Tarek Tawfik Amin, H. Qureshi, F. Alwadani

    2015Avicenna Journal of Medicine46 citations Open access

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27. Cutaneous leishmaniasis in Al Hassa, Saudi Arabia: epidemiological trends from 2000 to 2010.

    Tarek Tawfik Amin, H. Almohammed, F. Kaliyadan, Balghonaim Salah Mohammed

    2013Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Medicine42 citations Open access

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28. Perceived Risk of Cervical Cancer and Barriers to Screening among Secondary School Female Teachers in Al Hassa, Saudi Arabia

    M. Salem, Tarek Tawfik Amin, Abdulhamid Abdulrahman Alhulaybi, Abdulaziz Sami Althafar +1 more

    2017Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention39 citations

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29. Profile of non-communicable disease risk factors among employees at a Saudi university.

    Tarek Tawfik Amin, A. I. Al Sultan, Ola A. Mostafa, A. A. Darwish +1 more

    2014Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention39 citations Open access

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30. Healthcare providers' knowledge of standard precautions at the primary healthcare level in Saudi Arabia.

    Tarek Tawfik Amin, Adel Al Wehedy

    200936 citations

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31. Psychosocial predictors of smoking among secondary school students in Al-Hassa, Saudi Arabia

    Tarek Tawfik Amin, M. Amr, Burhan Omar Zaza

    2011Journal of behavioral medicine33 citations

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32. Saudi women's interest in breast cancer gene testing: possible influence of awareness, perceived risk and socio-demographic factors.

    Tarek Tawfik Amin, H. A. Al-Wadaani, Manal Mubarak Alquaimi, N. Aldairi +2 more

    2012Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention32 citations Open access

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33. Public awareness and attitudes towards cutaneous leishmaniasis in an endemic region in Saudi Arabia

    Tarek Tawfik Amin, F. Kaliyadan, M. I. Al-Ajyan, A. K. Alarfaj +3 more

    2011Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology29 citations

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34. Patients' profile, clinical presentations and histopathological features of colo-rectal cancer in Al Hassa region, Saudi Arabia.

    Tarek Tawfik Amin, Waseem Suleman, Abdul Aziz Al Taissan, Abdul Latif Al Joher +2 more

    2012Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention28 citations Open access

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35. Toxoplasmosis Preventive Behavior and Related Knowledge among Saudi Pregnant Women: An Exploratory Study

    Tarek Tawfik Amin, Mohamed N. AlAli, A. A. Alrashid, Amena Ahmed Al-Agnam +1 more

    2013Global Journal of Health Science27 citations Open access

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36. Breastfeeding attitudes and knowledge among future female physicians and teachers in Saudi Arabia

    Tarek Tawfik Amin, A. Abdulrahman, Nouria Saab Al Muhaidib, Omar Abdulaziz Al Hamdan

    201424 citations

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37. Vitamin D, parathyroid hormone levels and insulin sensitivity among obese young adult Saudis.

    A. I. Al-Sultan, Tarek Tawfik Amin, M. Abou-Seif, M. R. Al Naboli

    2011European Review for Medical and Pharmacological Sciences24 citations

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38. Depression and Anxiety among Saudi University Students : Prevalence and Correlates = القلق و الإكتئاب بين طلاب الجامعة السعوديين : الإنتشار و المصاحبات

    Mostafa Amr, Tarek Tawfik Amin, Sahoo Saddichha

    201323 citations

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39. Physical activity and cancer prevention: awareness and meeting the recommendations among adult Saudis.

    Tarek Tawfik Amin, Abudllah Mohammed Al-Hammam, N. Almulhim, Mohammed Ibrahim Al-Hayan +5 more

    2014Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention22 citations Open access

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40. Assessment of knowledge, attitudes, and precautionary actions against COVID-19 among medical students in Egypt

    M. Salem, S. Hanafy, Ahmed T. Bayad, S. Abdel-Aziz +2 more

    2021Journal of Infection and Public Health20 citations Open access

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41. Medical students’ assessment preferences at King Faisal University, Saudi Arabia

    Tarek Tawfik Amin, F. Kaliyadan, Nouria Al Muhaidib

    2011Advances in Medical Education and Practice20 citations Open access

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42. Accuracy of salivary glucose assessment in diagnosis of diabetes and prediabestes.

    Samar Fares, Marwa Said, Walaa Ibrahim, Tarek Tawfik Amin +1 more

    2019Diabetes & metabolic syndrome18 citations

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43. ESBL-producing E. coli and K. pneumoniae in Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia: antibiotic susceptibility and prevalence of blaSHV and blaTEM.

    A. Alsultan, E. Aboulmagd, Tarek Tawfik Amin

    2013Journal of Infection in Developing Countries18 citations Open access

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44. Outcome of Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy at a Secondary Level of Care in Saudi Arabia

    A. S. Al-Mulhim, Tarek Tawfik Amin

    2011Saudi Journal of Gastroenterology18 citations Open access

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45. Histopathological patterns of female breast lesions at secondary level care in Saudi Arabia.

    Tarek Tawfik Amin, A. Al-Mulhim, R. Chopra

    2009Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention18 citations

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46. Predictors of Foot Ulcers Among Diabetic Patients at a Tertiary Care Center, Egypt

    Y. S. Galal, W. Khairy, A. Taha, Tarek Tawfik Amin

    2021Risk Management and Healthcare Policy15 citations Open access

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47. Effectiveness of a modified tutorless problem‐based learning method in dermatology – a pilot study

    F. Kaliyadan, M. Amri, M. Dhufiri, Tarek Tawfik Amin +1 more

    2012Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology14 citations

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48. Antimicrobial activity of commercial “antibacterial” handwashes and soaps

    F. Kaliyadan, E. Aboulmagd, Tarek Tawfik Amin

    2014Indian Dermatology Online Journal13 citations Open access

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49. Assessment methods of an undergraduate psychiatry course at a saudi university.

    M. Amr, Tarek Tawfik Amin

    2012Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal13 citations Open access

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50. Psychiatric Disorders in a Sample of Saudi Arabian Adolescents with Sickle Cell Disease

    M. Amr, Tarek Tawfik Amin, H. Hablas

    201013 citations

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