• Assi, T., El Rassy, E., Ibrahim, T. et al. The role of palliative care in the last month of life in elderly cancer patients.Support Care Cancer (2016). doi:10.1007/s00520-016-3444-3. [Abstract] 

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• Boulos, C., Salameh, P., & Barberger‐Gateau, P. (2016). Social isolation and risk for malnutrition among older people. Geriatrics & Gerontology International. [ Abstract]

• Adra, M. G., Hopton, J., & Keady, J. (2015). Constructing the meaning of quality of life for residents in care homes in the Lebanon: perspectives of residents, staff and family.   International Journal of Older People Nursing ,10 (4), 306-318. [Abstract]
• Mehio, S. A., Rizk, A., & Kronfol, N. M. (2015). Aging in Lebanon: perils and prospects. Le Journal medical libanais. The Lebanese medical journal , 63 (1), 2-7.
• Boulos, C., Salameh, P., Barberger-Gateau, P. (2015). Malnutrition and frailty in community dwelling older adults living in a rural setting. Clinical Nutrition. doi:10.1016/j.clnu.2015.01.008. [ Abstract ]
• Webster, N.J., Antonucci, T.C., Ajrouch, K.J., Abdulrahim, S.A. (2015). Social networks and health among older adults in Lebanon: the mediating role of support and trust. Journals of Gerontology, Series B: Psychological Sciences and Social Sciences, 70(1), 155-166. [ Abstract ]

• Abdulrahim, S., Ajrouch, K.J., Antonucci, T.C. (2014). Aging in Lebanon: Challenges and opportunities. The Gerontologist, gnu095. [ Abstract ]
• Antonucci, T.C., Ajrouch, K.J., Abdulrahim, S. (2014). Social relations in Lebanon: Convoys across the life course. The Gerontologist, gnt209. [ Abstract ]
• Bawab, W., Saad, M., Hajjar, N., Rachidi, S., Al Hajje, A., Awada, S., Salameh, P. (2014). Evaluation of hip fracture risk factors in older adults in the Lebanese population. Journal of Research in Health Sciences. [ Abstract ]
• Doumit, J.H., Nasser, R.N., Hanna, D.R. (2014). Nutritional and health status among nursing home residents in Lebanon: comparison across gender in a national cross-sectional study. BMC Public Health, 14(1): 629. [  Full Text  ]
• El Bcheraoui, C., et al. (2014). "Perception of ageism and self-esteem among lebanese elders at home and abroad." Le Journal medical libanais. The Lebanese medical journal 63(1): 27-33. [ Abstract ] – [ Full Text ]
• El Zoghbi, M., Boulos, C., Awada, S., et al. (2014) Prevalence of malnutrition and its correlates in older adults living in long stay institutions situated in Beirut, Lebanon. Journal of Research in Health Sciences, 14(1). [ Abstract ]
  El Zoghbi, M., Boulos, C., Awada, S., et al. (2014) Prevalence of malnutrition and its correlates in older adults living in long stay institutions situated in Beirut, Lebanon. Journal of Research in Health Sciences, 14(1). [ Abstract ]
• Kronfol, M.N. and Sibai, A.M. (2014) Seniors during Wars and Civil Strife: The Lebanese Story. In Cefalu, C.A. (editor) Disaster Preparedness for Seniors: A Comprehensive Guide for Healthcare Professionals, Springer, ISBN 97-1-4939-0664-2, p. 345-351. [ Abstract ]
• Nehme, R., et al. (2014) From Crisis to Opportunity and Back Again: Is There a Response Shift at the Population-Level regarding Geriatric Training in Lebanon? Advances in Aging Research, 3, 109-112. [ Abstract ]

2013

• Ajrouch, K.J., Abdulrahim, S., Antonucci T.C. (2013) Stress, social relations, and psychological health over the life course – a focus on Lebanon. The Journal of Gerontopsychology and Geriatric Psychiatry, 26(1): 15-27. DOI: 10.1024/1662-9647/a000076. [ Abstract ]

• El Zoghbi, M., Boulos, C., Al Hajje, A., Saleh, N., Awada, S., Rachidi, S., Bawab, W. and Salameh, P. (2013). Associations between cognitive function and nutritional status in elderly: A cross-sectional study in three institutions of Beirut – Lebanon. Geriatric Mental Health Care. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.gmhc.2013.04.007. [ Abstract ]

• Boulos, C., Salameh, P., Barberger-Gateau, P. (2013) The AMEL Study, a cross sectional population-based survey on aging and malnutrition in 1200 elderly Lebanese living in rural settings: protocol and sample characteristics. BMC Public Health, DOI:10.1186/1471-2458-13-573. [ Abstract ]

• Boulos, C., Salameh, P., Barberger-Gateau, P. (2013) Factors associated with poor nutritional status among community dwelling Lebanese elderly subjects living in rural areas: results of the AMEL study. The journal of nutrition, health and aging. [ Abstract ]  

• Abdulrahim, S., Ajrouch, K.J., Jammal, A., Antonucci T.C. (2012) Survey methods and aging research in an Arab sociocultural context – a case study from Beirut, Lebanon. Journals of Gerontology, Series B: Psychological Sciences and Social Sciences, 67 (6): 775-782. DOI: 10.1093/geronb/gbs083. [ Abstract ]  

• Chemaitelly H., Kanaan C., Beydoun H., Chaaya M., Kanaan M., Sibai A.M. (2012) The role of gender in the association of social capital, social support, and economic security with self-rated health among older adults in deprived communities in Beirut Quality of Life Research, DOI: 10.1007/s11136-012-0273-9. [ Abstract ]

2011

• Abi Habib, L.E., Chemaitelly, H.S., Jaalouk L.Y., Karam N.E. (2011). Developing Capacities in Aging Studies in the MiddleEast: implementation of an Arabic version of the CANE among community-dwelling older adults in Lebanon. Aging and Mental Health, 15 (5): 605-617. [ Abstract ]
• Al Hazzouri, A.Z., Sibai, A.M., Chaaya M., Mahfoud, Z., Yount K.M. (2011). Gender Differences in Physical Disability Among Older Adults in Underprivileged Communities in Lebanon. Journal of Aging and Health, 23 (2): 367-382. [ Abstract ]
• Nasser, R., Doumit, J. (2011). Developing criteria for elderly nursing homes: the case of Lebanon. International Journal of Health Care Quality Assurance, 24 (3): 211-222. [ Abstract ]
• Nasser, R., Doumit, J., Carifio, J. (2011). Well-being and belief in a just world among rest home residents. Social Behavior and Personality, 39 (5): 655-670. [ Abstract ]
• Tohme, R.A., Yount, K.M., Yassine, S., Shideed, O., Sibai, A.M. (2011). Socioeconomic resources and living arrangements of older adults in Lebanon: who chooses to live alone? Ageing and Society, 31 (1): 1-17. [ Abstract ]
• Waked, M., Khayat, G., Salameh, P. (2011). Chronic obstructuve pulmonary disease prevalence in Lebanon: a cross-sectional descriptive study. Clinical Epidemiology, 3:315-323. [ Abstract ]

2010

• Chaaya, M., Sibai, A.M., Tabbal, N., Chemaitelly, H., El Roueiheb, Z., Slim Z.N. (2010). Work and mental health: the case of older men living in underprivileged communities in Lebanon . Ageing and Society, 30: 25-40. [ Abstract ]
• Doumit, J., Nasser R. (2010). Quality of life and wellbeing of the elderly in Lebanese nursing homes . International Journal of Health Care Quality Assurance, 23 (1): 72-93. [ Abstract ]
• Ramahi, T., Khawaja, M., Abu-Rmeileh, N., Abdulrahim, S. (2010). Socio-economic disparities in heart disease in the Republic of Lebanon: findings from a population-based study . Heart Asia, 2: 67-72. [ Abstract ]
• Sibai, A.M., Nasser, W., Ammar, W., Khalife, M.J., Harb, H., Fuleihan, G.E.H. (2010). Hip fracture incidence in Lebanon: a national registry-based study with reference to standardized rates worldwide . Osteoporosis International, DOI 10.1007/s00198-010-1468-y. [ Abstract ]

2009

• Abu-Saad Huijer, H., Abboud, S., Dimassi, H. (2009). Palliative care in Lebanon: Knowledge, attitudes and practices of nurses. International Journal of Palliative Nursing, 15 (7): 346-353. [ Abstract ] 
• Chaaya, M., Sibai, A.M. (Corresponding author), Tabbal N, Chemaitelly H, Roueiheb Z, Slim ZN (2009). Work and mental health: the case of older men living in underprivileged communities in Lebanon. Ageing and Society, 30:25-40. [ Abstract ]
• Jawad, M.H., Sibai, A.M., Chaaya, M. (2009). Stressful life events and depression among older persons in a post-war context: Which informal support makes a difference? Journal of Cross Cultural Gerontology, 24:19-32. [ Abstract ]
• Motlagh, B., O’Donnell, M., Yusuf, S. (2009). Prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors in the Middle East: A systematic review. European Journal of Cardiovascular Prevention and Rehabilitation, 16(3), 268-280. [ Abstract ]
• Nasser, R., & Doumit, J. (2009). Elderly Residents in Lebanese Nursing Homes: Quality of Life and Wellbeing. International Journal of Health Care Quality Assurance, 23:1 [ Abstract ]
• Nasser, R., Doumit, J. (2009). Validity and reliability of the Arabic version of Activities of Daily Living (ADL). BMC Geriatrics ; 9:11 [ Abstract ]
• Sibai, A.M., Beydoun, M.A., & Tohme, R.A. (2009). Living arrangements of ever-married older Lebanese women: Is living with married children advantageous? Journal of Cross-Cultural Gerontology, 24(1), 5-17. [ Abstract ]
• Sibai, A.M., Chaaya, M., Tohme, R.A., Mahfoud, Z., & Al-Amin, H. (2009). Validation of the Arabic version of the 5-item WHO well being index in elderly population. International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, 24(1), 106-107. [ Abstract ]

2008

• Chaaya, M., Sibai, A. M., Roueiheb, Z. E., Chemaitelly, H., Chahine, L. M., Al-Amin, H., et al. (2008). Validation of the Arabic version of the short Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS-15). International Psychogeriatrics, 20(3), 571-581. [ Abstract ]
• Chemali, Z., Chahine, L. M., & Sibai, A. M. (2008). Older adult care in Lebanon: towards stronger and sustainable reforms. Eastern Mediterranean Health Journal, 14(6), 1466-1476. [ Abstract ]
• Daher, M., Estephan, E., Abu-Saad Huijer, H., Naja, Z. (2008). Implementation of palliative care in Lebanon: Past, present, and future. Lebanese Medical Journal, 56 (2): 70-76. [ Full text ]
• El Bcheraoui, C., & Chapuis-Lucciani, N. (2008). Obesity in the Lebanese elderly: Prevalence, relative risks and anthropometrical measurements. Journal Medical Libanais - Lebanese Medical Journal, 56(3), 174-180. [ Abstract ]
• El Bcheraoui, C., & Chapuis-Lucciani, N. (2008). La gestion institutionelle de la vieillesse au Liban. Human Health, 4, 44-49.
• Naccache, N., Abou Zeid, H., Nasser Ayoub, E., Antakly, M.C. (2008). Undergraduate medical education in palliative medicine: The first step in promoting palliative care in Lebanon. Lebanese Medical Journal, 56(2): 77-82. [ Full text ]
• Naccache, N., Abou Zeid, H., Nasser Ayoub, E., Antakly, M.C. (2008). Pain management and health care policy. Lebanese Medical Journal, 56 (2): 105-111. [ Full text ]
• Khoury, N.M. (2008). Palliative care education in Lebanon: Past endeavors and future outlook. Lebanese Medical Journal, 56 (2): 83-85. [ Full text ]

2007

• Abu-Saad Huijer, H., & Dimassi, H. (2007). Palliative Care in Lebanon: knowledge, attitudes, and practices of physicians and nurses. Lebanese Medical Journal, 55 (3): 121–128. [ Full text ]
• Baddoura, R., Arabi, A., Haddad-Zebouni, S., Khoury, N., Salamoun, M., Ayoub, G., et al. (2007). Vertebral fracture risk and impact of database selection on identifying elderly Lebanese with osteoporosis. Bone, 40(4), 1066-1072. [ Abstract ]
• Chaaya, M., Sibai, A. M., Fayad, R., & El-Roueiheb, Z. (2007). Religiosity and depression in older people: Evidence from underprivileged refugee and non-refugee communities in Lebanon. Aging 20& Mental Health, 11(1), 37-44. [Abstract ]
• Chahine, L. M., Bijlsma, A., Hospers, A. P., & Chemali, Z. (2007). Dementia and depression among nursing home residents in Lebanon: A pilot study. International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, 22(4), 283-285. [ Abstract ]
• Doumit, M.A.A., Abu-Saad Huijer, H., Kelley, J.H. (2007). The lived experience of Lebanese oncology patients receiving palliative care. European Journal of Oncology Nursing, 11 (4): 309–319. < Hospers, A. P., Chahine, L. M., & Chemali, Z. (2007). Health care delivery systems for older adults: how do the Netherlands and Lebanon compare? Social Science & Medicine, 65(10), 1979-1985. [ Abstract ]
• Obermeyer, C. M., Reher, D., & Saliba, M. (2007). Symptoms, menopause status, and country differences: A comparative analysis from DAMES. Menopause, 14(4), 788-797. [ Abstract ]
• Parsons, M. A., & Obermeyer, C. M. (2007). Women's midlife health across cultures: DAMES comparative analysis. Menopause (New York, N.Y.), 14(4), 760-768. [ Abstract ]
• Seoud, J., Nehme, C., Atallah, R., Zablit, C., Yeretzian, J., Levesque, L., Francine, G., Francine, D. (2007). The health of family caregivers of older impaired persons in Lebanon: An interview survey. International Journal of Nursing Studies, 44(2), 259-272. [ Abstract ]
• Sibai, A.M., Kanaan, M., Chaaya, M., & Campbell, O. (2007). Mortality among married older adults in the suburbs of Beirut: Estimates from offspring data. Bulletin of the World Health Organization, 85(6), 482-486. [ Abstract ]- [ Full text ]
• Sibai, A. M., Yount, K. M., & Fletcher, A. (2007). Marital status, intergenerational co-residence and cardiovascular and all-cause mortality among middle-aged and older men and women during wartime in Beirut: Gains and liabilities. Social Science & Medicine, 64(1), 64-76. [ Abstract ]
• Sievert, L. L., Obermeyer, C. M., & Saliba, M. (2007). Symptom groupings at midlife: Cross-cultural variation and association with job, home, and life change. Menopause, 14(4), 798-807. [ Abstract ]
• Waked, N., Saad, A., Mehanna, C., Sleilaty, G., & Kortbaoui, R. (2007). [Prevalence, causes, and risk factors for blindness and visual impairment among nursing home residents in Lebanon]. [Prevalence, causes et facteurs de risque de la cecite et de la malvoyance chez les personnes agees des maisons de retraite Libanaises.] Journal Francais d Opthalmologie, 30(5), 497-502. [ Abstract ]

2006

• Chaaya, M., Sibai, A. M. & El-Chemaly, S. (2006). Smoking patterns and predictors of smoking cessation in elderly populations in Lebanon. International Journal of Tuberculosis & Lung Disease, 10(8), 917-923. [ Abstract ]
• Gebara, J., & Tashjian, H. (2006). End-of-life practices at a Lebanese hospital: Courage or knowledge? Journal of Transcultural Nursing, 17(4), 381-388. [ Abstract ]
• Kronfol, N. M. (2006). Rebuilding of the Lebanese health care system: Health sector reforms. Eastern Mediterranean Health Journal, 12(3-4), 459-473. [ Abstract ]
• Saab, Y. B., Hachem, A., Sinno, S., & El-Moalem, H. (2006). Inappropriate medication use in elderly Lebanese outpatients: Prevalence and risk factors. Drugs & Aging, 23(9), 743-752. [ Abstract ]

2005

• Abu-Saad Huijer, H., & Daher, M. (2005). The view from Lebanon. Palliative care is a fairly new development in Lebanon. European Journal of Palliative care, 12(6), 257-260
• Atallah, R., Nehme, C., Seoud, J., Yeretzian, J., Zablit, C., Levesque, L., Francine, D. (2005). [Caregivers of elderly people with loss of autonomy in Lebanon: What is the context of their health care?]. [Les aidants familiaux de personnes agees en perte d'autonomie au Liban: quel est leur contexte de soin?] Recherche En Soins Infirmiers, (81), 122-138. [ Abstract ][ Full text ]
• Daher, M. (2005). [A society for all ages. Or how to live better longer.]. [Une societe pour tous les ages. Ou comment vivre mieux...plus longtemps.] Journal Medical Libanais - Lebanese Medical Journal, 53(4), 191-194. [ Full text (French)]
• Saab, B.R., El-Roueiheb, Z., Chaaya, M., Sibai, A.M. (2005). Determinants of depression among poor elderly women: Findings from refugee and non-refugee communities in the outskirts of Beirut, Lebanon. Europe's Journal of Psychology, 1(3).
• Yazigi, A., Riachi, M., Dabbar, G. (2005). Withholding and withdrawal of life-sustaining treatment in a Lebanese intensive care unit: a prospective observational study. Intensive Care Medicine, 31 (4): 562-567. [ Abstract ] 

2004

• Sibai, A. M., Sen, K., Baydoun, M., & Saxena, P. (2004). Population ageing in Lebanon: Current status, future prospects and implications for policy. Bulletin of the World Health Organization, 82(3), 219-225. [ Abstract ]

2003

• Adib, S.M., Kawas, S.H., Hajjar, T.A. (2003). End-of-life issues as perceived by Lebanese judges. Developing World Bioethics, 3 (1): 10-26. [ Abstract ]
• Sibai, A. M., Hwalla, N., Adra, N., & Rahal, B. (2003). Prevalence and covariates of obesity in Lebanon: Findings from the first epidemiological study. Obesity Research, 11(11), 1353-1361. [ Abstract ]
• Sibai, A. M., Zard, C., Adra, N., Baydoun, M., & Hwalla, N. (2003). Variations in nutritional status of elderly men and women according to place of residence. Gerontology, 49(4), 215-224. [ Abstract ]

2002

• Daher, M., Tabari, H., Stjernswärd, J., Ammar, W., Abounasr Nabhan, T., Bou Khalil, M., Dakwar, A., Khoury, M., Lteif, A., Stephan, E., Tueni, E., Makarem, S., Ferris, F.D., Kanazi, G., Ghazzaoui Tourbah, S., Naja, Z., Mansour, Z. (2002). Lebanon: pain relief and palliative care. Journal of Pain and Symptom Management, 24 (2): 200–204. 

2001

• Abyad, A. (2001). Health care for older persons: A country profile--Lebanon. Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, 49(10), 1366-1370. [ Abstract ]
• Baddoura, R. (2001). Incidence of hip fractures in the Lebanese population. Eastern Mediterranean Health Journal, 7(4-5), 725-729. [ Abstract ]-[ Full Text ]
• Baddoura, R., Okais, J., Awada, H. (2001) [Incidence of fracturesafter the age of 50 years in the Lebanese population and implicationsin terms of osteoporosis].Revue d’Epidemiologie etde Santé Publique 49(1):27–32. [ Abstract ]
• Hamadeh, G.N. & Adib, S.M. (2001). Changes in attitudes regarding cancer disclosure among medical students at the American University of Beirut. Journal of Medical Ethics, 27 (5): 354-355.
• Sibai, A. M., Fletcher, A., & Armenian, H. K. (2001). Variations in the impact of long-term wartime stressors on mortality among the middle-aged and older population in Beirut, Lebanon, 1983--1993. American Journal of Epidemiology, 154(2), 128-137. [ Abstract ]-[ Full Text ]
• Sibai, A. M., Fletcher, A., Hills, M., & Campbell, O. (2001). Non-communicable disease mortality rates using the verbal autopsy in a cohort of middle aged and older populations in Beirut during wartime, 1983-93. Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health, 55(4), 271-276. [ Abstract ]

Before 2000

• Obermeyer, C. M., Ghorayeb, F., & Reynolds, R. (1999). Symptom reporting around the menopause in Beirut, Lebanon. Maturitas, 33(3), 249-258. [ Abstract ]
• Hamadeh, G.N., & Adib, S.M. (1998). Cancer truth disclosure by Lebanese doctors. Social Science & Medicine, 47 (9): 1289–1294.
• Abyad, A. (1997). In-office screening for age-related hearing and vision loss. Geriatrics, 52(6), 45-6, 51-4, 57. [ Abstract ]
• Arayssi, T. (1997). Geriatric medicine. A new discipline for the coming century. Journal Medical Libanais - Lebanese Medical Journal, 45(3), 134-135.
• Bizri, A. R., & Samaha, J. (1997). Infections in the elderly. Le Journal Medical Libanais - the Lebanese Medical Journal, 45(3), 167-171.
• Abyad, A. (1996). Elder abuse: Diagnosis, management, and prevention. Medical Interface, 9(10), 97-101.
• Abyad, A., & Mourad, F. (1996). Constipation: Common-sense care of the older patient. Geriatrics, 51(12), 28-34. [ Abstract ]
• Abyad, A. (1995). Falls in the elderly. Journal Medical Libanais - Lebanese Medical Journal, 43(4), 194-199.
• Abyad, A. (1995). Geriatrics in Lebanon: The beginning. International Journal of Aging & Human Development, 41(4), 299-309. [ Abstract ]
• Abyad, A. (1995). Importance of geriatrics. Family Medicine, 27(9), 564.
• Abyad, A. (1995). Operative and postoperative evaluation and management in the elderly. Middle East Journal of Anesthesiology, 13(3), 291-306.

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Reports and Monographs

• Baddoura, R. (2013) Study on the loss of independence in later life in Mount Lebanon. [ Full Text ] . (2013) دراسة فقدان الاستقلالية عند كبار السن, الدكتور رفيق بدورة
• Chahda, N., Sayah, H., Strong, J., & Varady, C.J. (2013) Forgotten voices: an insight into older persons among refugees from Syria in Lebanon. Caritas Lebanon. [ Full Text ]
• HelpAge International. (2013) Gaps in the humanitarian response to the Syrian crisis for persons with disabilities and older people.

• Sibai, A.M. & Kronfol, M.N. (2011) CSA Country Profile - Lebanon.
• Kronfol, M.N. (2011). The youth bulge and the changing demographics in the MENA region: Challenges and opportunities? The WDA-HSG Discussion Paper Series on Demographic Issues, No 2011/8.

2010

• MOSA and UNFPA (2010). National Report on Services available to Older People in Lebanon, 2010. www.popdev-lebanon.org • mosa and unfpa (2010). National report on services available to older people in lebanon, 2010.  [ Full Text ]
• Reference Guide on Elderly Services in Lebanon
• MOSA and UNFPA (2010). Reference Guide on Residential and Out-patient Care Institutions for Older People in Lebanon, 2010. 

2009

• CAS (2009). The National Survey of Households Living Conditions: Selected characteristics of the elderly population in Lebanon (2004 and 2007), April 2009, Issue # 8. [ Full Text ]
  

2008

• Sibai, A.M., Kronfol, N. (2008).Situation analysis of population ageing in the Arab countries: the way forward towards implementation of MIPAA. For the UN-ESCWA (76 pp). [ Full Text ]

2007

• Sibai, A.M., Kronfol, N.M. (2007). Population Ageing in the Arab countries: Priority directions and recommendations for action. Report submitted to ESCWA November 2007.
• Sibai, A.M., Kronfol, N., Sen, K. (2007). Needs assessment of older adults in emergencies: the July 2006-War on Lebanon. For the WHO-HQ, Geneva and the Population and the Development Strategies (PDS) sub-program (project leb/02/p01), Ministry of Social Affairs and United Nations Population Fund (60 pp.)
• Sibai, A.M., Kronfol, N.M., and Sen K (2007). Experiences, Needs Vulnerabilities and Resources of Older Adults: The July 2006 War on Lebanon.
• Sibai, A.M., Ghanem, M., Wall, E. (2007). Assessment of the preparedness and responsiveness of Lebanese NGOs, social clubs and clinics in the provision of services to seniors in Lebanon during and after the July-2006 war. For the Population and Development Strategies (PDS) sub-program (project leb/02/p01), Ministry of Social Affairs and United Nations Population Fund (76 pp.)
• Tohme, R. (2007). Population ageing in Lebanon: a window of opportunity for health action. Human and Health, 1(1): 10-19. American University of Beirut.

2006

• Sibai, A.M., Chaaya, M. (2006). The urban health study: background and design (Older Adult Component). Faculty of Health Sciences, CRPH. American University of Beirut.

2005

• Kronfol, N. (2005). Consultation on a regional plan for the older population, Bahrain, (published as a WHO EMRO document).
• Sibai, A.M., Arayssi, T. (2005). The life-cycle approach: Old age is one step forward. The XXXIX MEMA Golden Age Publication, American University of Beirut. pp 35-37.

2001

• Kronfol, N. Integrated response to ageing: Lebanon a case study, July 2001. Kronfol, N. & Mays, J. Actuarial projections for the cost of a national medical insurance for the old, March 2001.

Before 2000

• Haddad, B. (2000). Caracte`res de de´pendance de la population aˆge´e de Sin El Fil. Me´moire de diploˆme d’e´tudes approfondies. Rapport ine´dit. [Dependency in the older population of Sin El Fil in Lebanon]. Universite´ Libanaise, Faculte´ de sante´ Publique, Beyrouth.
• Sibai, A.M., Beydoun, M. (1999) Elderly Lebanese women in an ageing world. Al-Raida Special Issue - 1999: International Year for Older Persons. XVI, No. 85, pp: 11-21.
• Sibai, A.M. (1998). The elderly in Lebanon: Their demographic, socioeconomic, social and health characteristics. Ministry of Social Affairs, Policies and Strategies Sub-Programme, Lebanon.
• Sibai, A.M. (1997) Ageing in Lebanon. World Health Magazine, WHO, Geneva, No. 4, pp: 36.
• Sibai, A.M. (1993) The elderly in Lebanon: Health and social welfare. ESCWA/SD/1993/ WG. 1/18.

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Books and Book Chapters

• Ajrouch, K.J.,Yount, K.M., Sibai, A.M., & Roman, P. (2012). A gendered perspective on well-being in later life: Algeria, Lebanon, and Palestine. In S. McDaniel and Z. Zimmer, Global Ageing in the 21st Century: Challenges, Opportunities and Implications. Ashgate Publishing Ltd, UK, ISBN: 978-1-4094-3270-8. [ Table of contents ]
• Gibson, M., Gutman, G., Roush, R., Fisher, R., Mazurik, L., Hirst, S., Fitzgerald, K., & Kronfol, N. (2012). Activities of a Voluntary, International, Inter-Professional, Inter-Sectoral Partnershipon Emergency Management and Older Adults. In Adenrele Awotona (ed.), Rebuilding Sustainable Communities with Vulnerable Populations after the Cameras Have Gone: A Worldwide Study. Cambridge Scholars Publishing, U.K.:Newcastle upon Tyne, pp.3-27.
• Sibai, A.M., & Yamout, R. (2012). Family-based old-age care in Arab countries: Between tradition and modernity. In H. Groth and A. Sousa-Poza (eds), Population Dynamics in Muslim Countries: Assembling the Jigsaw. WDA Forum and Springer Press, ISBN: 978-3-642-27881-5, pp 63-78. [ Full Text ]
• Sibai, A.M., Tohme, R., Yount, K.M., Yamout, R., & Kronfol, N. (2012). The older Arab – From veneration to vulnerability? In S. Jabbour, R. Giacaman, M. Khawaja, and I. Nuwayhid (eds), Public Health in the Arab World. Cambridge University Press, UK, ISBN: 978-0-521-51674-7, pp 264-275.
• Yount, K.M. & Sibai, A.M. (2009). The Demography of Aging in Arab Societies. In Peter Uhlenberg (ed.), International Handbook of Population Aging. Dordrecht, Netherlands Springer ISBN: 978-1-4020-8355, pp 277-315.
• Sen, K. & Sibai, AM. (2009). Social determinants of health: Impact of war in Lebanon. In Harold J Cook, Sanjoy Bhattacharya, Anne hardy (eds.), History of the Social Determinants of Health. Global Histories, Contemporary Debates. Wellcome Institute for the History of Medicine. Palgrave Macmillan, London. Orient Balckswan Private Limited, ISBN: 978-81-250 35084, pp. 137-150.
• Kronfol, N. (2003). Long term care in Lebanon. In: Brodsky J, Habib J & Hirschfeld M. Long term care in developing countries: ten case studies.
• Sibai, A.M. (2003). Health Statistics in Lebanon: Evaluation and needs. In National Statistics and Development in Lebanon. The Lebanese Center for Policy Studies ISBN: 1-886604-40-1, pp. 171-188.
•   Sibai, A.M.(2001). Older Adults in Lebanon – Chapter 3. In The Status of Selected Social Groups in Lebanon. UNFPA and Ministry of Social Affairs, Lebanon, pp.48-124.

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Theses

Doctoral Theses

Master's Theses

·          Boulghourjian, C.M. (1997). Psychosocial, health and economic aspects of an elderly. Faculty of Health Sciences, American University of Beirut. [ Abstract ]

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