C. Akik

Most-cited papers

1. Physical inactivity, gender and culture in Arab countries: a systematic assessment of the literature

   Eman Sharara, C. Akik, H. Ghattas, Carla Makhlouf Obermeyer

   2018BMC Public Health232 citations Open access

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2. Syrian Refugees and Digital Health in Lebanon: Opportunities for Improving Antenatal Health

   Reem Talhouk, Sandra Mesmar, Anja Thieme, Madeline Balaam +3 more

   2016International Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems169 citations Open access

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3. Prevalence of intimate partner violence against women in the Arab world: a systematic review

   Tatiana Elghossain, S. Bott, C. Akik, C. Obermeyer

   2019BMC International Health and Human Rights106 citations Open access

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4. Delivering health interventions to women, children, and adolescents in conflict settings: what have we learned from ten country case studies?

   Neha S. Singh, A. Ataullahjan, K. Ndiaye, Jai K. Das +14 more

   2021The Lancet96 citations Open access

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5. Host country responses to non-communicable diseases amongst Syrian refugees: a review

   C. Akik, H. Ghattas, Sandra Mesmar, M. Rabkin +2 more

   2019Conflict and Health88 citations Open access

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6. Reproductive, maternal, neonatal and child health in conflict: a case study on Syria using Countdown indicators

   J. DeJong, H. Ghattas, H. Bashour, R. Mourtada +2 more

   2017BMJ Global Health82 citations Open access

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7. Implications of Synchronous IVR Radio on Syrian Refugee Health and Community Dynamics

   Reem Talhouk, Tom Bartindale, Kyle Montague, Sandra Mesmar +6 more

   2017International Conference on Communities and Technologies66 citations Open access

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8. The impact of digital technology on health of populations affected by humanitarian crises: Recent innovations and current gaps

   Sandra Mesmar, Reem Talhouk, C. Akik, P. Olivier +7 more

   2016Journal of Public Health Policy61 citations Open access

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9. The global prevalence of female genital mutilation/cutting: A systematic review and meta-analysis of national, regional, facility, and school-based studies

   L. Farouki, Z. El-Dirani, S. Abdulrahim, C. Akl +2 more

   2022PLoS Medicine58 citations Open access

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10. Involving Syrian Refugees in Design Research: Lessons Learnt from the Field

    Reem Talhouk, Madeline Balaam, Austin Toombs, A. Garbett +5 more

    2019Conference on Designing Interactive Systems51 citations Open access

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11. Responding to health needs of women, children and adolescents within Syria during conflict: intervention coverage, challenges and adaptations

    C. Akik, A. Semaan, Linda Shaker-Berbari, Zeina Jamaluddine +8 more

    2020Conflict and Health50 citations Open access

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12. Complementary feeding patterns in a developing country: a cross-sectional study across Lebanon.

    M. Batal, Choghik M Boulghourjian, C. Akik

    2010Eastern Mediterranean health journal = La revue de sante de la Mediterranee orientale = al-Majallah al-sihhiyah li-sharq al-mutawassit49 citations Open access

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13. Factors associated with female genital mutilation: a systematic review and synthesis of national, regional and community-based studies

    Z. El-Dirani, L. Farouki, C. Akl, Ubah Ali +2 more

    2022BMJ Sexual & Reproductive Health48 citations Open access

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14. Coordinating the Provision of Health Services in Humanitarian Crises: a Systematic Review of Suggested Models

    Tamara Lotfi, Lama Bou-Karroum, A. Darzi, Rayan Hajjar +9 more

    2016PLOS Currents46 citations Open access

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15. Effectiveness of Mechanisms and Models of Coordination between Organizations, Agencies and Bodies Providing or Financing Health Services in Humanitarian Crises: A Systematic Review

    E. Akl, F. El-Jardali, Lama Bou-Karroum, Jamale S. El-Eid +8 more

    2015PLoS ONE43 citations Open access

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16. The safety and quality of childbirth in the context of health systems: mapping maternal health provision in Lebanon

    J. DeJong, C. Akik, F. El Kak, H. Osman +1 more

    2010Midwifery42 citations Open access

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17. Prevalence of Key Forms of Violence Against Adolescents in the Arab Region: A Systematic Review.

    Tatiana Elghossain, S. Bott, C. Akik, H. Ghattas +1 more

    2019Journal of Adolescent Health33 citations

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18. Predictors of complementary feeding practices among children aged 6–23 months in five countries in the Middle East and North Africa region

    Linda Shaker-Berbari, Vilma Qahoush Tyler, C. Akik, Zeina Jamaluddine +1 more

    2021Maternal and Child Nutrition31 citations Open access

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19. Barriers to breastfeeding in Lebanon: A policy analysis

    C. Akik, H. Ghattas, S. Filteau, C. Knai

    2017Journal of Public Health Policy29 citations

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20. The cascade of care in managing hypertension in the Arab world: a systematic assessment of the evidence on awareness, treatment and control

    C. Akl, C. Akik, H. Ghattas, C. Obermeyer

    2020BMC Public Health25 citations Open access

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21. Integrating Health Technologies in Health Services for Syrian Refugees in Lebanon: Qualitative Study

    Reem Talhouk, C. Akik, V. Araújo-Soares, B. Ahmad +6 more

    2019Journal of Medical Internet Research21 citations Open access

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22. Healthcare system responses to non-communicable diseases’ needs of Syrian refugees: The cases of Jordan and Lebanon

    C. Akik, Farah Asfahani, Tatiana Elghossain, Sandra Mesmar +4 more

    2022Journal of Migration and Health20 citations Open access

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23. Gender disparities in midlife hypertension: a review of the evidence on the Arab region

    C. Akl, C. Akik, H. Ghattas, C. Obermeyer

    2017Women's Midlife Health20 citations Open access

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24. A Call For Embedding Dignity In Humanitarian Technologies

    Reem Talhouk, Kyle Montague, A. Garbett, V. Araújo-Soares +4 more

    2019International Conference on Communities and Technologies16 citations Open access

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25. Does a school snack make a difference? An evaluation of the World Food Programme emergency school feeding programme in Lebanon among Lebanese and Syrian refugee children

    Zeina Jamaluddine, C. Akik, Gloria Safadi, Sara Abou Fakher +4 more

    2022Public Health Nutrition12 citations Open access

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26. A systematic review of newborn health interventions in humanitarian settings

    Mariana Rodo, Diane Duclos, J. DeJong, C. Akik +1 more

    2022BMJ Global Health11 citations Open access

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27. Patient experiences of diabetes and hypertension care during an evolving humanitarian crisis in Lebanon: A qualitative study

    Ruth Willis, C. Akik, Z. El-Dirani, C. Truppa +11 more

    2023PLOS Global Public Health10 citations Open access

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28. Systematic reviews addressing identified health policy priorities in Eastern Mediterranean countries: a situational analysis

    F. El-Jardali, E. Akl, L. Karroum, Ola Kdouh +3 more

    2014Health Research Policy and Systems8 citations Open access

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29. Urban school neighbourhoods dominated by unhealthy food retailers and advertisements in Greater Tunis: a geospatial study in the midst of the nutrition transition

    C. Akl, N. El-Helou, Gloria Safadi, A. Semaan +7 more

    2024Public Health Nutrition6 citations Open access

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30. Interactive community-based theatre to address social barriers to accessing reproductive health services in patriarchal societies: the case of Jordan

    Z. El-Dirani, C. Akik, L. Attel, Rania Kamhawi +3 more

    2022Culture, Health and Sexuality5 citations Open access

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31. Health system considerations related to voluntary and forced displacement in the Eastern Mediterranean Region: a critical analysis of the available literature.

    Eman Sharara, C. Akik, M. Martini, J. DeJong

    2021Eastern Mediterranean health journal = La revue de sante de la Mediterranee orientale = al-Majallah al-sihhiyah li-sharq al-mutawassit5 citations Open access

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32. Double burden of malnutrition in children and adolescents in the Arab region.

    H. Ghattas, Zeina Jamaluddine, C. Akik

    2021The Lancet Child & Adolescent Health5 citations

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33. Breastfeeding in Lebanon : barriers and policy dynamics

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    20145 citations

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34. Implementing (and evaluating) peer support with people living with noncommunicable diseases in humanitarian settings

    Benjamin Schmid, Carla Njeim, L. Vijayasingham, L. Sanga +9 more

    2024Journal of Migration and Health4 citations Open access

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35. The prevalence of female genital mutilation: a systematic review and meta-analysis of national, regional, facility and school-based studies.

    L. Farouki, Z. El-Dirani, S. Abdulrahim, C. Akl +2 more

    2022medRxiv2 citations Open access

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36. The effectiveness of health services interventions to promote and support breastfeeding initiation and exclusivity

    C. Akik, B. Safieddine, H. Ghattas, C. Knai +1 more

    20132 citations

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37. An assessment of the content of antenatal care provided by obstetricians in Lebanon: A cross-sectional study

    T. El Khoury, Marie-Claire Rebeiz, Berthe Abi Zeid, Sara Mansour +4 more

    2024PLOS Global Public Health1 citations Open access

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38. Self-monitoring of blood pressure to improve hypertension management in a middle-income country: A proof of concept study

    C. Akl, Nadine Rashidi, C. Akik, Eveline Hitti +9 more

    20201 citations Open access

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39. Tackling Gaps in The Implementation of The Lebanon National Salt Iodization Policy

    C. Akik, C. El-Mallah, F. El-Jardali, Michael Zimmermann +2 more

    2017The FASEB Journal1 citations Open access

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40. Reported Barriers to Appropriate Early Breastfeeding Practices in Lebanon

    C. Akik, H. Ghattas, S. Filteau, C. Knai

    20151 citations

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41. OP22 The global prevalence of female genital mutilation: a systematic review and meta-analysis of nationally representative studies

    L. Farouki, Z. El-Dirani, S. Abdulrahim, C. Akl +2 more

    2021SSM Annual Scientific Meeting0 citations Open access

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42. Engaging patients in managing hypertension: patient experience with self-monitoring of blood pressure

    C. Akik, H. Ghattas

    2020http://isrctn.com/0 citations

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43. Type of paper : Original Paper Title : Integrating Health technologies in Health Services for Syrian Refugees in Lebanon : a Qualitative study

    Reem Talhouk, C. Akik, V. Araújo-Soares, B. Ahmad +6 more

    20200 citations

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44. Barriers to breastfeeding in Lebanon: A policy analysis

    C. Akik, H. Ghattas, S. Filteau, C. Knai

    2017Journal of Public Health Policy0 citations

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45. Improving the Implementation of UN Sustainable Development Goal 3 by Enhancing Access to Healthcare by Syrian Refugees Through Community Health Shows

    Reem Talhouk, C. Akik, Yasmine Koukaz, H. Ghattas +5 more

    20170 citations

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46. Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights of Women and Young People in Jordan: A Mixed Methods study using Interactive Theatre

    H. Abutaleb, C. Akik, F. M. Al Mamoun, L. Attel +8 more

    20170 citations

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47. Coordination of health-service provision in humanitarian crises: a systematic review of suggested models

    Tamara Lotfi, Lama Bou-Karroum, A. Darzi, Rayan Hajjar +9 more

    20170 citations Open access

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