Title: Afghanistan Health Research Conference 2024: Enhancing Health through Understanding Quality of Life and Sleep Disturbances
Theme: Sleep Disturbances; Quality of Life
Date: 4th of March 2024
Time: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Venue: Arg Hotel, Baq-e-Azadi Street, opposite of Herat University.
Organizers: Afghanistan Center for Epidemiological Studies, Herat Regional Hospital
Dear Researchers, Academics, and Healthcare Professionals,
We are thrilled to announce the Afghanistan Health Research Conference 2024, focusing on the critical intersection of Sleep Disturbances and Quality of Life in various settings. This conference presents a unique platform to explore the latest research findings, exchange insights, and foster collaborations among professionals dedicated to advancing healthcare in Afghanistan.
To register and for further information, please visit https://aces-af.org/ahrc/Register or contact ahrc@aces-af.org.
Confirmed Events and Speakers:
09:00 am – 09:15 am
Welcoming Remarks
Prof. Mohammad Naeem Daulati, MD
Scientific Affairs, Herat Regional Hospital, Afghanistan
09:15 am – 09:30 am
Keynote Speakers
Bijaya Kumar Padhi, Ph.D
Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), India
09:30 am – 10:00 am
SESSION I: Quality of life and Sleep disturbances in Afghanistan
Moderator: Prof. Dr. Saida Said, MD – Herat Maternity Hospital
- Conference 1: Sleep disturbances and quality of life in Afghanistan
- Dr. Abdul Qadim Mohammadi, MD (Trainer Specialist)
- Conference 2: Correlation of sleep disturbances, work ability, and pregnancy stage among Afghan pregnant women
- Dr. Laila Qaznawizi, MD (Trainer Specialist)
- Panel Q&A
10:00 am – 10:30 am
Break
11:15 am – 12:20 pm
SESSION II: Sleep disturbances and quality of life in school settings
Moderator: Dr. Barakatullah Mohammadi, MD – Herat Regional Hospital
- Conference 3: Sleep disturbances and mental disorders among Afghan school teachers
- Dr. Mohammad Barat Moeen, MD
- Conference 4: Menarche and quality of life in adolescent girls
- Dr. Shararah Sarem, MD (Trainer Specialist)
- Conference 5: Hypertension and health-related quality of life among Afghan school teachers
- Dr. Ghullam Dawood Hashemi, MD (Trainer Specialist)
- Conference 6: Anxiety symptoms and sleep disturbance among Afghan female school students
- Dr. Baharah Alami, MD
- Panel Q&A
12:20 pm – 02:00 pm
Lunch Time
02:00 pm – 02:30 pm
Keynote Speakers
Prof. Mark D. Griffiths, Ph.D
Nottingham Trent University, United Kingdom
02:30 pm – 03:00 pm
SESSION III: Sleep disturbances and quality of life in healthcare settings
Moderator: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Najiba Aazar, MD – Herat Maternity Hospital
- Conference 7: Physical and Mental aspects of quality of life among patients with eye diseases
- Prof. Dr. Sayed Farooq Hosaini, MD
- Conference 8: Factors affecting sleep quality among Afghan healthcare workers
- Dr. Ahmad Shoaib Haidarzada, MD (Trainer Specialist)
- Conference 9: Hypertension, depression, and health-related quality of life among hospitalized patients in Afghanistan
- Dr. Rafea Khatibi, MD
- Panel Q&A
3:00 pm – 03:30 pm
Break
03:30 pm – 03:50 pm
SESSION IV: Miscellaneous
Moderator: Dr. Farhad Faiz, MD – Herat Regional Hospital
- Conference 10: Impact of listening to the holy Qur’an on mental health and health-related quality of life among hospitalized patients
- Prof. Dr. Mohammad Naeem Daulati, MD
- Conference 11: Psychometric properties of the Dari version of the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) among Afghans
- Dr. Ahmad Neyazi, MD
- Panel Q&A
04:00 pm
Adjourn
Join us in this insightful exploration of crucial healthcare topics, where your contributions and insights are invaluable. Register now to secure your place at the forefront of healthcare research and innovation in Afghanistan.
Note: Participants will receive a certificate of attendance.
To register and for further information, please visit https://aces-af.org/ahrc/Register or contact ahrc@aces-af.org.
We look forward to welcoming you to the Afghanistan Health Research Conference 2024.
