Sarah Assaf
Research & Publications
Biography
Research Summary
Sarah's primary research interests lie in occupational and environmental health, particularly how exposures in these areas are linked with human health outcomes.
Extensive Research Description
Her research specifically focuses on the dual burden faced by vulnerable populations who are exposed to both environmental and occupational stressors, in addition to the social stressors prevalent in their daily lives. She is particularly interested in the interplay between social and chemical stressors and their cumulative impact on human health. Currently, she is actively involved in a cohort study to assess the dual effect of chronic pesticide exposure and displacement stressors on the neurobehavioral outcomes of Syrian refugee agricultural workers in the Beqaa region of Lebanon.
Coauthors
Public Health Interests
Behavioral Health; Biomarkers; Cancer; Environmental Health; Epidemiology Methods; Mental Health; Modeling; Occupational Health; Stigma and Discrimination; Conflict and Health; Bayesian Statistics; Environmental Policy; Network Analysis; Qualitative Methods; Toxicology; Pollution
Selected Publications
- A conceptual framework on pre- and post-displacement stressors: the case of Syrian refugees.Assaf SA, Nuwayhid I, Habib RR. A conceptual framework on pre- and post-displacement stressors: the case of Syrian refugees. Front Public Health 2024, 12: 1372334. PMID: 38737863, DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2024.1372334.
- Risk Factors for SARS-CoV-2 Among a Cohort of Healthcare Workers in Lebanon.Sakr CJ, Abou Hassan FF, Fakih L, Bou Hamdan M, Assaf S, Rahme D, Melhem NM. Risk Factors for SARS-CoV-2 Among a Cohort of Healthcare Workers in Lebanon. Workplace Health Saf 2024, 72: 48-59. PMID: 38158826, DOI: 10.1177/21650799231214234.
- Hospitals' Collaborations Strengthen Pandemic Preparedness: Lessons Learnt from COVID-19.Sakr CJ, Assaf SA, Fakih L, Dakroub S, Rahme D, Musharrafieh U, Khater B, Naous J, Romani M, Tannous J, Zahreddine N, Fakhreddine M, Itani M, Zalaquett N, Honein G. Hospitals' Collaborations Strengthen Pandemic Preparedness: Lessons Learnt from COVID-19. Healthcare (Basel) 2024, 12 PMID: 38338207, DOI: 10.3390/healthcare12030321.
- Prevalence and Characteristics of Health and Wellness Programs for Arab Hospitals' Employees: A Cross-Sectional Study.Romani M, Ahmed MA, Salman DO, Hamadeh G, Assaf SA, Sakr CJ. Prevalence and Characteristics of Health and Wellness Programs for Arab Hospitals' Employees: A Cross-Sectional Study. Risk Manag Healthc Policy 2023, 16: 623-634. PMID: 37050921, DOI: 10.2147/RMHP.S391603.
- Using Social Marketing to Promote COVID-19 Vaccination Uptake: A Case Study from the "AUBe Vaccinated" Campaign.Bardus M, Assaf SA, Sakr CJ. Using Social Marketing to Promote COVID-19 Vaccination Uptake: A Case Study from the "AUBe Vaccinated" Campaign. Vaccines (Basel) 2023, 11 PMID: 36851336, DOI: 10.3390/vaccines11020459.
- Evaluation of stroke pre-hospital management in Lebanon from symptoms onset to hospital arrival and impact on patients' status at discharge: a pilot study.Kamal H, Assaf S, Kabalan M, El Maissi R, Salhab D, Rahme D, Lahoud N. Evaluation of stroke pre-hospital management in Lebanon from symptoms onset to hospital arrival and impact on patients' status at discharge: a pilot study. BMC Neurol 2022, 22: 494. PMID: 36539720, DOI: 10.1186/s12883-022-03018-0.
- First trend analysis of antifungals consumption in Lebanon using the World Health Organization collaborating center for drug statistics methodology.Rahme D, Ayoub M, Shaito K, Saleh N, Assaf S, Lahoud N. First trend analysis of antifungals consumption in Lebanon using the World Health Organization collaborating center for drug statistics methodology. BMC Infect Dis 2022, 22: 882. PMID: 36434539, DOI: 10.1186/s12879-022-07883-5.
- Anxiety Among Healthcare Workers During COVID-19 Pandemic in Lebanon: The Importance of the Work Environment and Personal ResilienceSakr CJ, Rahme D, Fakih L, Assaf SA, Redlich CA, Slade MD, Fakhreddine M, Usta J, Musharrafieh U, Maalouf G, Khater B. Anxiety Among Healthcare Workers During COVID-19 Pandemic in Lebanon: The Importance of the Work Environment and Personal Resilience. Psychology Research And Behavior Management 2022, 15: 811-821. PMID: 35411195, PMCID: PMC8994658, DOI: 10.2147/prbm.s350125.
- Stroke Management in Developing CountriesEl Hajj, M., Abdo, R., Assaf, S., Lahoud, N. (2023). Stroke Management in Developing Countries. In: Al-Worafi, Y.M. (eds) Handbook of Medical and Health Sciences in Developing Countries . Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-74786-2_9-1