Incidence and risk factors of retinopathy of prematurity in Palestine: a retrospective cohort study, 2024
ROP is a significant problem in Palestine, with a relatively higher incidence than in neighboring countries. Considering the statistically significant variables in the clinical practice will prevent missing severe cases that may progress to blindness.
Authors
- Amir A. Atawna
- Zaher Nazzal (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2655-6109)
- Waseem Shehadeh (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2315-5219)
- J. Hassoun
- Muna Paier-Abuzahra (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5928-0129)
- A. Zahra
- Fathi Milhem
- Orabi Hajjeh (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0000-6771-193X)
- Zeineddin Etkaidek
- Sameeha Shweiki
Institutions
- An-Najah National University (PS)
- Al-Quds University (PS)
- Republic of Palau Ministry of Health (PW)
- Makassed General Hospital (LB)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Ophthalmology
- Published
- 2025-05-30
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12886-025-04152-2
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Retinopathy of Prematurity Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.36
Funders
- An-Najah National University