:: Center for Studies on Aging ::

I. Published Articles

II. Reports and Monographs

III. Books and Book Chapters

IV. Theses

I. Published Articles

2017

Hussein, S., & Ismail, M. (2017). Ageing and elderly care in the Arab region: policy challenges and opportunities. Ageing International , 42 (3), 274-289. [Abstract]
Haddad, F. G.,et al. (2017). Geriatric cancer trends in the Middle-East: Findings from Lebanese cancer projections until 2025. Journal of Geriatric Oncology. [Abstract] [Full Text]

2016

Kronfol, N. M., et al. (2016). Ageing and intergenerational family ties in Arab countries. East Mediterr Health J 21(11): 835-843. [Abstract]
Sibai, A. M., Rizk, A., Costanian, C., & Beard, J. R. (2016). Landscape of Research on Older Adults’ Health in the Arab Region: Is It Demography-Driven or Development-Dependent?. The Journals of Gerontology Series B: Psychological Sciences and Social Sciences , gbw099. [Abstract]
Sibai, A. M., Rizk, A., Costanian, C., & Beard, J. R. (2016). Landscape of Research on Older Adults’ Health in the Arab Region: Is It Demography-Driven or Development-Dependent?. The Journals of Gerontology Series B: Psychological Sciences and Social Sciences , gbw099. [Abstract]

2015

Alamri, Y., MacAskill, M., Anderson, T., & Benamer, H. (2015). Parkinson's Disease in the Gulf Countries: An Updated Review. Eur Neurol, 74(3-4), 222-225. doi:10.1159/000442283. [ Abstract ] [ Full-text]
Diamond-Smith, N., Bishai, D., & El Gibaly, O. (2015). Inter-generational co-residence and women's work and leisure time in Egypt. Demographic Research , 33 , 909-938 [Full-text]
Rizk, A., Kronfol, N. M., Moffatt, S., Zaman, S., Fares, S., & Sibai, A. M. (2015). A survey of knowledge-to-action pathways of aging policies and programs in the Arab region: the role of institutional arrangements.Implementation Science , 10 (1), 170 [Abstract ] [Full-text]
Najjar, A., Amro, Y., Kitaneh, I., Abu-Sharar, S., Sawalha, M., Jamous, A., Qiq, M., Makharzeh E., Laban, B.S., Amro, W., Amro, A. (2015). Knowledge and Adherence to Medications among Palestinian Geriatrics Living with Chronic Diseases in the West Bank and East Jerusalem. PloS one , 10 (6). [ Abstract] [ Full-text]

2014

Al Abed NA, Davidson PM, Hickman LD (2014). Healthcare needs of older Arab migrants: a systematic review. J Clin Nurs (13-14):1770-84. doi: 10.1111/jocn.12476. [ Abstract ]
Alhamad, K., Nadukkandiyil, N., El-Menyar, A., Abdel Wahab, L., Sankaranarayananm, A., Al Sulaiti, E.M. (2014). Vitamin D deficiency among the elderly: Insights from Qatar. Current Medical Research and Opinion, 30(6): 1189-96. [ Abstract ]

2013

Elghblawi, E. (2013). Elderly situation in Libya, the challenge. Middle East Journal of Age and Ageing, 10(1): 16-27. [ Abstract ]
El Oakley, R.M., Ghrew, M.H., Aboutwerat, A.A., Alaqeli, N.A., Neami, K.A., Kerwat, R.M., Elfituri, A.A., Ziglam, H.M., Saifenasser, A.M., Bahron, A.M., Aburawi, E.H., Sagar, S.A., Tajoury, A.E., Benamer, H.T. (2013). Consultation on the Libyan health systems: towards patient-centered services. Libyan J Med, 8. [ Abstract ]
Kaci, A. and Srarks, H. (2013) Caring for the elderly in Algeria within the discourse of traditionalism and modernism: Is there a Kabyle “woman problem”? International Journal of Feminist Bioethics, 6(2). [ Abstract ]
Karam, G. and Itani, L. (2013) Dementia: A review from the Arab region. The Arab Journal of Psychiatry 24: 77-84. [ Full Text ]
Tajvar, M., Fletcher, A., Grundy, E., Arab, M. (2013) Social support and health of older people in Middle Eastern countries: a systematic review. Australas J of Ageing 32(2): 71-78. [ Abstract ]

2012

Al-Mukhtar, S.B . , Fadhil, N.N . , & Hanna, B.E . (2012). General and Gender Characteristics of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Among the Younger and Older Age Groups. Oman Med J , 27(5): 375-82. [ Abstract ]
Al-Sinawi, H., Al-Alawi, M., Al-Lawati, R., Al-Harrasi, A., Al-Shafaee, M., Al-Adawi, S. (2012). Emerging burden of frail you and elderly persons in Oman. Sultan Qaboos Univ Med Journal, 12(2): 169-176. [ Abstract ]
Golaz, V., Nowik, L., Sajouz, M. (2012) Africa, a young but ageing continent. Population and Societies, Number 491, Monthly bulletin of the French National Institut for Demographic Studies, July-August, 2012. [ Abstract ]
Hammami, S., Mehri, S., Hajem, S., Koubaa, N., Souid, H., & Hammani, M. (2012). Prevalence of diabetes mellitus among non-institutionalized elderly in monastir city. BMC Endocrine Disorders, 12(1): 15-21. doi: 10.1186/1472-6823-12-15. [ Abstract ]
Haut Commissaire au Plan Morocan (2012), Mesurer la pauvreté multidimensionnelle au Moroc. Central National de Documentation, Cashiers du Plan No. 38.
Haut Commissaire au Plan Morocan (2012), Principaux résultats de l'enquête nationale sur l'anthropométrie. Conférence-débat : Présentation des résultats de l'Enquête Nationale sur l'anthropométrie, 20 Novembre 2012. [ Full Text ]
Kronfol N.M. (2012). Delivery of health services in Arab countries: a review. Eastern Mediterranean Health Journal 18(12): 1229-1238. [ Abstract ]
Sexana, P.C. (2012). Demographic Profile of the Arab Countries: Analysis of the Ageing Phenomenon. Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia, Tata Institue of Social Sciences. Mumbai, India 11-0388.
Shah, N., Badr, H., & Shah, M. (2012). Foreign live-in domestic workers as caretakers of older Kuwaiti men and women: socio-demographic and health correlates. Ageing and Society, 32(6): 1008. [ Abstract ]

2011

Abdo, N.M., Eassa, S., and Abdalla, A.M. (2011). Prevalence of Depression among Elderly and Evaluation of Interventional Counseling Session in Zagazig District –Egypt. Journal of American Science, 7(6): 739-748. [ Full Text ]
Bekhet, A.K., Fouad R., Zauszniewski J.A. (2011). The role of positive cognitions in Egyptian elders' relocation adjustment. Western Journal of Nursing Research, 33(1): 121-135. [ Abstract ]
Ben Dhaou Hmaidi, B., Boussema, F., Aydi, Z., Baili, L., Ketari, S., Ben Rhouma, S., Lachgar, A., Cherif, O., Rokbani, L . (2011). Urinary tract infections in elderly. La Tunisia Medicale, 89(12): 920-923. [ Abstract ]
Burnham, G., Hoe, C., Hung, Y.W., Ferati, A., Dyer, A., Hifi, T.A., Aboud, R., Hassoun, T. (2011). Perceptions and utilizations of primary health care services in Iraq: findings from a national household survey. BMC International Health and Human Rights, 11:1-9. [ Abstract ]
El-Sobkey, S.B. (2011). Balance performance of community-dwelling older people. Saudi Medical Journal, 32(3):283-7. [ Abstract ]
Hammami, S., Mehri, S., Hajem, S., Koubaa, N., Frih, M.A., Kammoun, S., Hammami, M., Betbout, F. (2011). Awareness, treatment and control of hypertension among the elderly living in their home in Tunisia, BMC Cardiovascular Disorders 11:65.
Haut Commissaire au Plan Morocan (2011), Capacité fonctionnelle des personnes âgées au Maroc . Central National de Documentation, Cashiers du Plan No. 36.
Houissa, F., Kchir, H., Bouzaidi, S., Salem, M., Debbeche, R., Trabelsi, S., Moussa, A., Said, Y., Najjar, T. (2011). Colonoscopy in elderly: feasibility, tolerance and indications: about 901 cases. La Tunisie Medicale, 89 (11):848-852. [ Abstract ]
Khater, M.S., Abouelezz, N.F. (2011). Nutritional status in older adults with mild cognitive impairment living in elderly homes in Cairo, Egypt. The Journal of Nutrition, Health and Aging, 15(2): 104-108. [ Abstract ]
Mathew, E., Shaikh, R., Al Sharbatti, S., Sreedharan, J. (2011). Introducing geriatric health in medical training in Ajman, United Arab Emirates: A co-curricular approach. Australasian Medical Journal, 4(6): 346-353. [ Abstract ]
Salih, H., Al-Qudah, S. (2011). Planning of Nursing Home Care Services in Jordan: Its Reality and Challenges. Asian Social Science, 7(10): 94. [ Abstract ]
Shah, N.M., Badr, H.E., Yount, K., Shah, M.A. (2011). Decline in co-residence of parents and children among older Kuwaiti men and women: what are the significant correlates? Journal of Cross-Cultural Gerontology, 26(2):157-74. [ Abstract ]

2010

Aghamolaei, T., Tavafian, S.S., Zare, S. (2010). Health related quality of life in elderly people living in Bandar Abbas, Iran: a population-based study. Acta medica Iranica, 48 (3): 185-191. [ Abstract ]
Al-Akili, S.A., Bamashmus, M.A., Al-Mohammadi K.A. (2010). Causes of blindness in people aged 50 years and over: community-based versus hospital-based study. Eastern Mediterranean Health Journal, Vol. 16 (9): 942-946.
Al Gamra, H., Al Mansouri, F., Khandekar, R., Elshafei, M., Al Qahtani, O., Singh, R., Hashim, S.P., Mujahed, A., Makled, A., Pai, A. (2010). Prevalence and causes of blindness, low vision and status of cataract in 50 years and older citizen of Qatar-a community based survey. Ophthalmic Epidemiology, 17 (5): 292-300. [ Abstract ]
Al Riyami, A., Al Hadabi, S., Abd El Aty, M.A., Al Kharusi, H., Morsi, M., Jaju, S. (2010). Nutrition knowledge, beliefs and dietary habits among elderly people in Nizwa, Oman: implications for policy. Eastern Mediterranean Health Journal, Vol. 16 (8): 859-867. [ Abstract ]
Aribi, L., Elleuch, E., Trabelsi, S., Aloulou, J., Maalej, I., Amami, O. (2010). Evaluation of depression in elderly people living in nursing homes A study involving 35 people, La Tunisie Medicale, 88(10): 710-713. [ Abstarct ]
Boggatz, T., Farid, T., Mohammedin, A., Dijkstra, A., Lohrmann, C., Dassen, T. (2010). Socio-demographic factors related to functional limitations and care dependency among older Egyptians. Journal of Advanced Nursing, Vol. 66 (5): 1047-1058. [ Abstract ]
Engin, S., Ozturk, M., Engin, N., Kulaksizoglu, I.B. (2010). Dark side of the town: depressive symptoms in disadvantaged senior citizens. The Journal of Nutrition, Health & Aging , 14 (6): 483-7. [ Abstract ]
Ghubach, R., El-Rufaie, O., Zoubeidi, T., SAbri, S., Yousif, S., Moselhy, A.F. (2010). Subjective life satisfaction and mental disorders among older adults in UAE in general population. International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, 25(5): 458-465. [ Abstract ]
Halabi, A.K., & Zafar, J.M. (2010). Care of the elderly in United Arab Emirates. International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, 25(9): 952-927. [ Abstract ]
Hallaj, F.A., El Geneidy, M.M., Mitwally, H.H., Ibrahim, H.S. (2010). Activity patterns of residents in homes for the elderly in Alexandria, Egypt . Eastern Mediterranean Health Journal, Vol. 16 (11): 1183-1188. [ Abstract ]
Khandekar, R., Al Riyami, A., Attiya, M., Morsi, M. (2010). Prevalence and determinants of blindness, low vision, deafness and major bone fractures among elderly Omani population of Nizwa Wilayat (Nizwa elderly population study–2005). Indian Journal of Ophtalmology, 58(4): 313-319. [ Abstract ]
Rebai, W., Makni, A., Ksantini, R., Chebbi, F., Baraket, O., Fteriche, F., Ayadi, S., Daghfous, A., Bedioui, H., Jouini, M., Kacem, M., Safta, Z.B. (2010).Caractéristiques clinicopathologiques de l’adénocarcinome gastrique chez les sujets jeunes et âgés en Tunisie: étude comparative. J. Afr. Hépatol. Gastroentérol, 4:210-215.
Sheykhi, M.T. (2010). Safety and security of older persons in Tehran, Iran: a sociological appraisal of elder abuse. International journal of aging & human development, 71 (2): 139-52. [ Abstract ]
Vameghi, R., Niksirat, Z., Hatamizadeh, N., Kazemnejad, A. (2010). Health-Related Quality of Life in Retired Older People in Tehran City. Journal of Applied Gerontology, DOI: 10.1177/0733464810382413 [ Abstract ]

2009

Boggatz, T., Farid, T., Mohammedin, A., Dijkstra, A., Lohrmann, C., Dassen, T. (2009). Cultural adequacy of the care dependency scale for older persons in Egypt. J Transcult Nurs., 20 (1): 51-60. [ Abstract ]
Habib, F. (2009). Incidence of Depression among Elderly Attending Primary Health Care Centers. Bahrain Medical Bulletin, 31 (4). [ Full Text ]
Haut Commissaire au Plan Morocan (2009), Enquête nationale sur la prevalence de la violence à l’égard des femmes au Maroc 2009. [ Weblink ]
Li, W. (2009). The effects of the social status of the elderly in Libya on the way they institutionally interact and communicate with younger physicians. Journal of Pragmatics, 41 (1), pp. 136-146. [ Abstract ]
Murtaugh, C., Peng, T., Totten, A., Costello, B., Moore, S., Aykan, H. (2009). Complexity in geriatric home healthcare. Journal for Healthcare quality, 31 (2): 34-43. [ Abstract ]
Musaiger, A.O., and D’Souza, R. (2009). Role of age and gender in the perception of aging: A community-based survey in Kuwait. Archives of Gerontology & Geriatrics, 48(1): 50-57. [ Abstract ]
Sinunu, M., Yount, K.M., Afify, N. (2009). Informal and formal long-term care for frail older adults in Cairo, Egypt: family caregiving decisions in a context of social change. Journal of Cross Cultural Gerontology, 24: 63-76. [ Abstract ]

2008

Al-Lawati, J.A., Mabry, R., Mohammed, A.J. (2008). Addressing the threat of chronic diseases in Oman. Prev Chronic Dis, 5(3): A99. [ Abstract ]
Aliabadi, M., Kimiagar, M., Ghayour-Mobarhan, M., Shakeri, M.T., Nematy, M., Ilaty, A.A., et al. (2008). Prevalence of malnutrition in free living elderly people in Iran: A cross-sectional study. Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 17(2): 285-289. [ Abstract ]
Bener, A., Saleh, N., & Burgut, F.T. (2008). Prevalence and determinants of fecal incontinence in premenopausal women in an Arabian community. Climacteric: The Journal of the International Menopause Society, 11(5): 429-435. [ Abstract ]
Cankurtaran, E.S., Kutluer, I., Senturk, M., Erzin, G.B., Gursoy, D., & Tombak, E. (2008). Psychiatric consultations for nursing home residents: A perspective from Turkey and the implications for comparable countries. International Psychogeriatrics, 20(4): 752-763. [ Abstract ]
Dogan, S., Demir, B., Eker, E., & Karim, S. (2008). Knowledge and attitudes of doctors toward the sexuality of older people in Turkey. International Psychogeriatrics, 20(5): 1019-1027. [ Abstract ]
Foroughan, M., Farahani, Z.G., Shariatpanahi, M., Vaezinejad, M., Kamerani, A.A., & Sheikhvatan, M. (2008). Risk factors of Alzheimer’s disease among Iranian population. Current Alzheimer Research, 5(1): 70-72. [ Abstract ]
Gharouni, M., Ebrahimi, P., Mahmoodi, M. J., Hasibi, M., Rashidi, A., & Khashayar, P. (2008). Poor physical activity in the elderly as assessed by a Visual Analogue Scale is associated with dyslipidemia. Pakistan Journal of Biological Sciences, 11(19): 2367-2369. [ Abstract ]
Kilzieh, N., Rastam, S., Maziak, W., Ward, K.D. (2008). Comorbidity of depression with chronic diseases: a population-based study in Aleppo, Syria. Int. J Psychiatry Med, 38(2): 169-184. [ Abstract ]
Latreille, M. (2008). Honor, the gender division of labor, and the status of women in rural Tunisia- a social organizational reading. International Journal of Middle East Studies, 40(4): 599-621. [ Abstract ]
Mansour, A.A ., Wanoose, H.L ., Hani, I ., Abed-Alzahrea, A ., & Wanoose, H.L . (2008). Diabetes screening in Basrah, Iraq: A population-based cross-sectional study. Diabetes Res Clin Pract , 79(1):147-50. [ Abstract ]
Saxena, P. (2008).Ageing and age-structural transition in the Arab countries: regional variations, socioeconomic consequences and social security. Genus, LXIV (12): 37-74.
Sharaf, A.Y., & Ibrahim, H.S. (2008). Physical and psychosocial correlates of fear of falling: Among older adults in assisted living facilities. Journal of Gerontological Nursing, 34(12): 27-35. [ Abstract ]
Tajvar, M., Arab, M., & Montazeri, A. (2008). Determinants of health-related quality of life in elderly in Tehran, Iran. BMC Public Health, 8: 323. [ Abstract ]
Yount, K.M. (2008). Gender, resources across the life course, and cognitive functioning in Egypt. Demography, 45(4): 907-926. [ Abstract ]
Yount, K.M., & Khadr, Z. (2008). Gender, social change and living arrangements among older Egyptians during the 1990’s. Population Research and Policy Review, 27: 201–225. Online journal- [ Abstract ]

2007

Ajrouch, K.J. (2007). Resources and well-being among Arab American elders. Journal of Cross-Cultural Gerontology, 22(2): 167-182. [ Abstract]
Al-Nozha, M.M., Al-Hazzaa, H.M., Arafah, M.R., Al-Khadra, A., Al-Mazrou, Y.Y., Al-Maatouq, M.A., et al. (2007). Prevalence of physical activity and inactivity among Saudis aged 30-70 years. A population-based cross-sectional study. Saudi Medical Journal, 28(4): 559-568. [ Abstract ]
Eser, I., Khorshid, L., & Cinar, S. (2007). Sleep quality of older adults in nursing homes in Turkey: enhancing the quality of sleep improves quality of life. Journal of Gerontological Nursing, 33(10): 42-49. [ Abstract]

2006

Boggatz, T., & Dassen, T. (2006). Learning the meaning of care: A case study in a geriatric home in Upper Egypt. Journal of Transcultural Nursing: Official Journal of the Transcultural Nursing Society / Transcultural Nursing Society, 17(2): 155-163. [ Abstract ]
Dundar, C., Sunter, A.T., Canbaz, S., & Cetinoglu, E. (2006). Emergency service use by older people in Samsun, Turkey. Advances in Therapy, 23(1): 47-53. [ Abstract ]
Litwin, H. (2006). The path to well-being among elderly Arab Israelis. Journal of Cross-Cultural Gerontology, 21(1-2): 25-40. [ Abstract ]
Salih, O.A. (2006).Nutrition of Older Persons in Sudan: A Gender Perspective. Ahfad Journal, 23(2):133.
Shemirani, F.S., & O'Connor, D.L. (2006). Ageing in a foreign country: Voices of Iranian women ageing in Canada. Journal of Women & Aging, 18(2): 73-90. [ Abstract ]

2005

Ben Hamida, A., Fakhfakh, R., Miladi, W., Zouari, B., Nacef, T. (2005). [Health transition in Tunisia over the past 50 years]. Eastern Mediterranean Health Journal, 11 (1-2): 181-191. [ Abstract ]
Boggatz, T., & Dassen, T. (2005). Ageing, care dependency, and care for older people in Egypt: A review of the literature. Journal of Clinical Nursing, 14(8B): 56-63. [ Abstract ]
Donmez, L., Gokkoca, Z., & Dedeoglu, N. (2005). Disability and its effects on quality of life among older people living in Antalya city center, Turkey. Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics, 40(2): 213-223. [ Abstract ]
El-Maghraoui, A., Koumba, B.A., Jroundi, I., Achemlal, L., Bezza, A., & Tazi, M.A. (2005). Epidemiology of hip fractures in 2002 in Rabat, Morocco. Osteoporosis International, 16: 597–602. [ Abstract ]
Yount, K.M., & Agree, E.M. (2005). Differences in disability among older women and men in Egypt and Tunisia. Demography, 42(1): 169-187. [ Abstract ]
Yount, K.M. & Khadr, Z. (2005). A biosocial model of medication use among older women and men in Ismailia, Egypt. Journal of Biosocial Science, 3: 577–603. [ Abstract ]
Youssef, R.M. (2005). Comprehensive health assessment of senior citizens in Al-Karak governorate, Jordan. Eastern Mediterranean Health Journal, 11(3): 334–348. [ Abstract ]

2004

Civitci, S.S. (2004). An ergonomic garment design for elderly Turkish men. Applied Ergonomics, 35(3): 243-251. [ Abstract ]
El-Shazly, M., Makboul, G., & El-Sayed, A. (2004). Life expectancy and cause of death in the Kuwaiti population 1987-2000. Eastern Mediterranean Health Journal, 10(1-2): 45-55. [ Abstract ]
Musaiger, A.O. (2004). Health status, lifestyle and nutrient intake of home resident elderly in Bahrain. Nutrition and Health, 17(4): 285–295. [ Abstract ]
Van der Wurff, F.B., Beekman, A.T., Dijkshoorn, H., Spijker, J.A., Smits, C.H., Stek, M.L., et al. (2004). Prevalence and risk-factors for depression in elderly Turkish and Moroccan migrants in the Netherlands. Journal of Affective Disorders, 83(1): 33-41. [ Abstract ]
Yount, K.M. and Agree, E.M. (2004) The power of older women and men in Egyptian and Tunisian families. Journal of Marriage and Family, 66(1). [ Abstract ]

2003

Almas, K., Al-Shammari, B., Al-Dukhyeel, S. (2003). Education level, oral hygiene and smoking habits of an elderly Saudi population in Riyadh. Odontostomatol Trop, 26: 4-6. [ Abstract ]
Azaiza, F., & Brodsky, J. (2003). The aging of Israel's Arab population: Needs, existing responses, and dilemmas in the development of services for a society in transition. The Israel Medical Association Journal: IMAJ, 5(5): 383-386. [ Abstract ]
El-Desouki, M.I. (2003). Osteoporosis in postmenopausal Saudi women using dual x-ray bone densitometry. Saudi Medical Journal, 24(9): 953–956. [ Abstract ]
Ghubash, R., El-Rufaie, O., Zoubeidi, T., Al-Shboul, Q.M., Sabri, S.M. (2004). Profile of mental disorders among the elderly United Arab Emirates population: sociodemographic correlates. Int J Geriatr Psychiatry, 19(4):344-351. [ Abstract ]
Margolis, S.A., Carter, T., Dunn, E.V., & Reed, R.L. (2003). The health status of community based elderly in the United Arab Emirates. Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics, 37: 1–12.[ Abstract ]
Omar, R., Tashkandi, E., Abduljabbar, T., Abdullah, M.A., & Akeel, R.F. (2003). Sentiments expressed in relation to tooth loss: A qualitative study among edentulous Saudis. The International Journal of Prosthodontics, 16(5): 515-520. [ Abstract ]

2002

Margolis, S.A., Carter, T., Reed, R.L. (2002). Prescribing behavior for the elderly in the United Arab Emirates: psychotropic medication use maintains low despite rising overall appropriate and inappropriate medication use. Arch Gerontol Geriatr, 35(1): 35-44. [ Abstract ]
Salari, S. (2002). Invisible in aging research: Arab Americans, Middle Eastern immigrants, and Muslims in the United States. The Gerontologist, 42(5): 580-588. [ Abstract ]
Shah, N., Yount, K.M., Shah, M.A., & Menon, I. (2002). Living arrangements of older women and men in Kuwait. Journal of Cross-Cultural Gerontology, 17: 37–55.[ Abstract ]
Turner, J., & Lichtenstein, J.H. (2002). Social security in the Middle East: A brief review. Journal of Aging & Social Policy, 14(1): 115-124. [ Abstract ]

2001

Abolfotouh, M.A., Daffallah, A.A., Khan, M.Y., Khattab, M.S., & Abdulmoneim, I. (2001). Central obesity in elderly individuals in south-western Saudi Arabia: Prevalence and associated morbidity. Eastern Mediterranean Health Journal = La Revue De Sante De La Mediterranee Orientale = Al-Majallah Al-Sihhiyah Li-Sharq Al-Mutawassit, 7(4-5): 716-724. [ Abstract ]
Abolfotouh, M.A., Daffallah, A.A., Khan, M.Y., Khattab, M.S., & Abdulmoneim, I. (2001). Psychosocial assessment of geriatric subjects in Abha city, Saudi Arabia. Eastern Mediterranean Health Journal = La Revue De Sante De La Mediterranee Orientale = Al-Majallah Al-Sihhiyah Li-Sharq Al-Mutawassit, 7(3): 481-491.[ Abstract ]
Bowirrat, A., Treves, T.A., Friedland, R.P., Korczyn, A.D. (2001). Prevalence of Alzheimer's type dementia in an elderly Arab population. European Journal of Neurology, 8 (2): 119–123. [ Abstract ]
Margolis, S.A., & Reed, R.L. (2001). Institutionalizing older adults in a health district in the United Arab Emirates: Health status and utilization rate. Gerontology, 47(3): 161–167.[ Abstract ]
Musaiger, A.O., & Al- Mannal, M.A. (2001). Weight, height, body mass index and prevalence of obesity among the adult population in Bahrain. Annals of Human Biology, 28(3): 346–350.[ Abstract ]

2000

Al-Shammari, S.A., Al Mazrou, Y., Jarallah, J.S., Al Ansary, L., El-Shabrawy A.M., & Bamgboye, E.A. (2000). Appraisal of clinical, psychological, and environmental health of elderly in Saudi Arabia: a household survey. International Journal of Aging and Human Development, 50 (1): 43–60. [ Abstract ]
Hafez, G., Bagchi, K., & Mahaini, R. (2000). Caring for the elderly: a report on the status of care for the elderly in the Eastern Mediterranean Region. Eastern Mediterranean Health Journal, 6(4): 636-643.[ Abstract ]
Mahasneh, S.M. (2000). Survey of the health of the elderly in Jordan. Medical Journal of Islamic Academy of Sciences, 13(1): 39-48. [ Full Text ]

1999 and earlier

Al-Shammari S.A., Al-Subaie, A. (1999). Prevalence and correlates of depression among Saudi elderly. Int J Geriatr Psychiatry, 14: 739–747. [ Abstract ]
Aytac, I.A. (1998). Intergenerational living arrangements in Turkey. Journal of Cross-cultural Gerontology, 13: 241–264. [ Abstract ]
Lamb, V.L. (1997). Gender differences in correlates of disablement among the elderly in Egypt. Social Science & Medicine, 45(1): 127-136. [ Abstract ]
Khalil, H.H. (1996). Hypertension in Elderly Egyptians. Eastern Mediterranean Health Journal, 2(2): 206-210. [ Full Text ]
Mitchell, R.A., et al. (1995) Perceived health problems in elderly residents of Jordan. Journal of Cross Cultural Gerontology, 10(4): 307-314. [ Abstract ]
Mansour, A., & Laing, G. (1994). Research concerns. Aging as perceived by Saudi elders. Journal of Gerontological Nursing, 20(6): 11-16. [ Abstract ]
Radovanovic, Z. (1994). Mortality patterns in Kuwait: Inferences from death certificate data. European Journal of Epidemiology, 10(6), 733-736. [ Abstract ]
Aisha, A.F., Fahim, H.I., Gabal, M.S., & Ashour, M.A. (1993). An epidemiologic study of the health status among elderly in Ain Shams Geriatric Unit. The Journal of the Egyptian Public Health Association, 68(1-2): 21-31. [ Abstract ]
Fowler, T.B. and McNamara, M.A. (1993) Aging trends: Morocco. Journal of Cross-Cultural Gerontology, 8: 161-168.
Abaza, A.K. (1986). The Kuwaiti cause of death and expectation of life. The Egyptian Population and Family Planning Review, 20(1): 1-12. [ Abstract ]
Aghajanian, A. (1985). Living arrangements of widows in Shiraz, Iran. J Marriage Fam, 47(3): 781–784
Abaza, A.K. (1984). The Kuwaiti mortality rates and some comparisons. The Egyptian Population and Family Planning Review, 18(2): 87-107. [ Abstract ]
El-Shalakani, M. (1984). Levels of mortality and relative contribution by socio-economic and health related factors in Arab countries. The Egyptian Population and Family Planning Review, 18(2): 119-150. [ Abstract ]
Siassi, I., & Fozouni, B. (1982). Psychiatry and the elderly in the Middle East: A report from Iran. International Journal of Aging & Human Development, 15(2): 107-120. [ Abstract ]
Rugh, A.B. (1981). Orphanages and homes for the aged in Egypt: contradiction or affirmation in a family oriented society. International Journal of Social Family, 11(2): 203–233. [ Abstract ]
Jarallah, J.S., Al-Shammari, S.A. (1999). Factors associated with health perception of Saudi elderly. J Cross Cult Gerontol, 14(4): 323-334. [ Abstract ]

II. Reports and Monographs

2014

HelpAge International and Handicap International (2014). Hidden Victims of the Syrian Crisis: disabled, injured and older refugees. [ Full Text ] [ Link HelpAge ] [ Link Handicap ]

HelpAge International and Handicap International (2014). Hidden Victims of the Syrian Crisis: disabled, injured and older refugees. [ Research Brief ]

2013

Saxena, P.C. (2013) Demographic Profile of Arab Countries. ESCWA.

2011

Saxena, P.C. (2011) Demographic profile of Arab countries: Analysis of the ageing phenomena. ESCWA.

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).

2007

Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia. (2007). Population Ageing in Arab Countries (E/ESCWA/SDD/2007/Technical Material.2), New York.

2006

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). (2006). Assessing risk factors for chronic disease — Jordan, 2004, Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, 55 (23), 653–655.
World Health Organization (WHO). (2006) A strategy for healthy active ageing and old age care in the Eastern Mediterranean Region 2006-2015.

2005

Tabutin, D. and Schoumaker, B. (2005). The Demography of the Arab World and the Middle East from the 1950s to the 2000s: A survey of changes and statistical assessment. Population 60:505-615.

2004

Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia. (2004). Ageing in the Arab countries: regional variations, policies and programmes. (E/ESCWA/SDD/2004/WG.1/2).

2003

Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia. (2003). Population and Development: The demographic profile of the Arab countries. (E/ESCWA/SDD/2003/Booklet.2).
Health care of the elderly in the Eastern Mediterranean Region: challenges and perspectives. World Health Organization, June 2003 (Technical Paper EM/RC50/6).

2002

Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia. (2002). The Arab plan of action on ageing to the year 2012. E/ESCWA/SD/2002/WG.1/8 7 February 2002. Tabbarah, R. (2002). Demographic trends of ageing in the Arab countries. For the (UN-ESCWA, 31 January 2002),E/ESCWA/SD/2002/WG.1-I/3.

1998 and earlier

Andrews, G. (1998). World Health Organization collaborative study on social and health aspects of aging in Bahrain, Egypt, Jordan, and Tunisia, 1991. ICPSR version. Alexandria, Egypt, World Health Organization, 1993.
Akroush, L. (1997). Characteristics of the elderly population in Jordan. Paper presented at the Population of Jordan Seminar in cooperation with the Department of Statistics and UNDP, 10:6-7.
Pursuant to the Programme of Action of the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) (Cairo, 5-13 September 1994).

III. Books and Book Chapters

2014

Abdulrahim, S. and Ajrouch, K.J (2014) Arab Americans and the Aging Process. In S.C Nassar-McMillan et al. (eds.), Bipsychosocial Perspectives on Arab Americans: Culture, Development, and Health, Springer Science+Business Media New York 2014, pp 107-125. [ Abstract ]

2013

Ward, W.B. and Younis, M.Z. (2013) Steps Towards a Planning Framework for Elder Care in the Arab World. ISBN: 978-1461459774. [ Link ]

2009

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.

2002

Bouhdiba, Sm. (2002). Vivre plus, vivre mieux? Incidences de l'allongement de l'espérance de vie sur l'état de santé: cas de la Tunisie, Vivre plus longtemps, avoir moins d'enfants, quelles implications?, actes du dixième colloque international de l'Association internationale des démographes de langue française, Byblos-Jbeil (Liban), 10-13 octobre 2000, éd. PUF, Paris, 2002, pp. 507-514

IV. Theses

Doctoral Thesis

Al-Shabani, M. A. (2005) Acting Ageing and Retiree Participation in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Doctoral Thesis, University of Sheffield, December 2005.
Akroush, L. (1999). Problems of the elderly in the Jordanian society. Doctoral thesis, Lebanese University, College of Social Sciences, Beirut, Lebanon, 1999.

Master’s Theses

Turki, I. (2008) Etats de santé des tunisiens en 2030. Master’s Thesis, Université Virtuelle de Tunis, Tunisia.
AI-Shawwa, S. (1995). The relationship between the type of care of the elderly and their level of depression. Master’s thesis, University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan.
Attalah, K. The situation of the elderly woman in a changing Jordanian society. Master’s thesis, University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan.
Abu Nameh, 1-I. (1985). Problems of the elderly in Jordan. Master’s thesis, University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan.