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Rizwana B. Shaikh

Publications 2

Research article Open access

Assessment of Breast Cancer Awareness among Female University Students in Ajman, United Arab Emirates

Shatha S. Al-Sharbatti, Rizwana B. Shaikh, Elsheba Al-Biate et al. · Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal · 2025 · 10.18295/2075-0528.1628

Objectives: The aim of this study was to assess female university students’ knowledge of breast cancer and its preventative measures and to identify their main misconceptions regarding breast cancer. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted between April 2011 and June 2012 and included female students from thr …

Research article Open access

Predictors of Nicotine Dependence among Adult Male Midwakh and Cigarette Smokers

Shatha Al Sharbatti, Rizwana B. Shaikh, Jayadevan Sreedharan et al. · Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal · 2025 · 10.18295/squmj.4.2021.064

Objectives: Midwakh is a popular form of smoking in the Middle East. This study aimed to assess predictors of nicotine dependence among exclusive cigarette and midwakh smokers in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted from September to December 2015 in Ajman, UAE. A convenienc …

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