# Health Promotion in the UAE

**Source**: https://www.sharjah.ac.ae/en/Research/RIMHS/HP
**Parent**: https://www.sharjah.ac.ae/en/Research/RIMHS

- #### Overview
- #### Goals and Objectives
- #### Our Team
- #### Publications
- #### Collaborators
- #### Projects
- #### Awards

The Health Promotion Research Group (HPRG) is a dedicated multidisciplinary team focusing on advancing knowledge and strategies in the field of health promotion. Our group is committed to conducting rigorous impactful research, formulating evidence-based interventions, and collaborating with various stakeholders to prevent diseases, promote health and well-being within communities and populations, and overall improve the nation's quality of life, specifically by achieving higher screening and treatment uptake and adherence, healthier behaviors, improved quality of life, and reduced inequities.

HPRG is actively engaged in a wide range of initiatives, events, and programs that aim to enhance the well-being and quality of life of the community members and to provide a comprehensive understanding of the community's health profile. Through these activities, we raise awareness about health-related matters, encourage healthier lifestyles, and empower individuals to make informed decisions about their health.

It is a multi-disciplinary research group that aims to improve community health and well-being through patient-oriented and population-based research in collaboration with community partners and regional or national networks.

Our researchers collaborate with community partners to promote the health and well-being of the population of different age groups.

We aim that our research collaborations which include community partnerships can be an effective way to broaden the scope and enhance the impact of research aimed at improving public health.\
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**The objectives of the HPRG are to:**

1. Conduct impactful research to address the health challenges of our community to identify effective strategies and interventions for promoting health and preventing disease.
2. Develop evidence-based health promotion programs and guidelines for healthcare providers targeted at specific populations or health issues.
3. Develop a health profile of people in all age groups using comprehensive screening/assessment tools.
4. Investigate the social, environmental, and behavioral factors and determinants to prevent diseases.
5. Implement a multidisciplinary approach to raise awareness about important health issues.
6. Collaborate with stakeholders and community partners to implement, monitor, and evaluate the impact of health promotion initiatives and research activities that address the health needs the of UAE population.
7. Disseminate research findings through publications, presentations, and educational materials to contribute to the body of knowledge in health promotion.

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#### Dr. Hadia Radwan

##### Research Group Coordinator

[hradwan@sharjah.ac.ae](mailto:hradwan@sharjah.ac.ae)

#### Prof. Wegdan Bani Issa

##### Research Group Memebr

[wbaniissa@sharjah.ac.ae](mailto:wbaniissa@sharjah.ac.ae)

#### Prof. Manal Awad

##### Research Group Member

[mawad@sharjah.ac.ae](mailto:mawad@sharjah.ac.ae)

#### Prof. Farah Naja

##### Research Group Memebr

[fnaja@sharjah.ac.ae](mailto:fnaja@sharjah.ac.ae)

#### Dr. Heba Hijazi

##### Research Group Memebr

[hhijazi@sharjah.ac.ae](mailto:hhijazi@sharjah.ac.ae)

#### Prof. Mohamad Alameddine

##### Research Group Memebr

[malameddine@sharjah.ac.ae](mailto:malameddine@sharjah.ac.ae)

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## Research Publications

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| |  |  |  | | --- | --- | --- | | **#** | Member Name | Recognition Details & Awarding Organization | | **1** | Dr. Hadia Radwan | Trophy presented by His Highness Sheikh Majid bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairman of the Districts Affairs Department, in acknowledgment of outstanding community engagement in conducting comprehensive health assessments for senior citizens. | | **2** | Prof. Farah Naja | Abdul Hameed Shoman Award for Best Arab Researcher.  &  %2 Top Scientist – 2025 | | **3** | Prof. Wegdan Bani-Issa | Recognition for chairing the scientific committee of the women in research group  &  %2 Top Scientist – 2025 | | **4** | Dr. Alham Al-Sharman | NMSS 2025 Research Grant Award | |  |  |
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