Background: The higher education institutions worldwide have been transformed unexpectedly to online teaching. This sudden movement from blended learning or traditional face-to-face teaching has severely disrupted university activities and posed many challenges for teaching staff, who were asked to develop online versions of their courses overnight. This study explores the effect of the current changes in education style and working from home on the stress and burnout levels of teaching staff. Methods: This study utilized a cross-sectional design, whereby 278 participants (faculty and course instructors) from 17 campuses of one of the largest colleges in United Arab Emirates completed a web-based survey. Numerous instruments were utilized to obtain the following data: participants demographics; their perceived stress during online teaching; their perception of the impact of teaching from home on their family’s daily life, physical health, mental health and ability to cope with stress; burnout level; and their satisfaction with online teaching. Results: Around 60% of participants reported moderate stress level during online teaching (moderate stress = 5 to 8) under COVID-19 (M 6.21 ± 2.26). An independent sample t-test and ANOVA tests revealed that participants with 7–10 years of online teaching experience reported more stress than participants who have 4–6 years online teaching experience (M 7.29, ±1.11 Vs. 5.30, ±2.69; P = 0.04). Moreover, multiple regression analysis showed that higher stress levels and lower satisfaction with the online teaching experience were associated with more significant personal and working burnout. Married participants with school-age children were at greater risk of personal burnout. Conclusion: The transition to remote education imposed mental burdens and stress on faculty members. Supportive professional development strategies to enrich faculty with online teaching skills are urgently required.

Due to the continuously increasing popularity of cosmetic surgeries, the influence of physical and facial beauty is pervasive worldwide. It encourages females to seek to meet specific beauty standards and not be content with their natural features. This study aimed to assess knowledge and motivation toward cosmetic surgeries, determine the prevalence of cosmetic surgeries, and examine the relationships between body image and attitude toward cosmetic surgeries among female college students. This study utilized a cross-sectional study design. Data were collected using Demographic Data Questionnaires, Cosmetic-related Questionnaire, the Body Appreciation Scale (BAS), and the Attitude Toward Cosmetic Surgery Scale (ACSS). A total of 783 participants were enrolled in this study. The mean age of the participants was 20.95 years (SD = 2.149). The result showed that 47.6 % of participants considered cosmetic surgery necessary. While awareness of the potential side effects associated with cosmetic surgery varied among participants, most respondents acknowledged the existence of side effects (55.3 %). The most recognized type of cosmetic surgery among the respondents was filler (70.1 %). The primary motivation for cosmetic surgery was to enhance their appearance (67.9 %). On the other hand, the reasons for not having cosmetic surgery included high costs (49.4 %). Most participants (65.3 %) had no experience with any form of cosmetic surgery. Botox and filler were the most common types experienced by 5 % and 13.5 % of participants, respectively. Participants reported high body image scores (4.09 ± 0.95) and attitudes toward cosmetic surgeries (3.89 ± 1.42). The study found no significant correlation between body image and attitude toward the acceptance of cosmetic surgery (r = - 0.016, p < 0.697). However, a group who received cosmetic surgery was found to have a lower significant score of body image but a higher significant level for score of attitudes toward cosmetic surgery than the group who did not receive cosmetic surgeries. This study found that female college students showed varying levels of awareness regarding the side effects associated with cosmetic procedures. The most recognized type of cosmetic surgery among respondents was fillers, and the primary motivation for seeking such procedures was the desire to enhance appearance, while cost is the main reason for not seeking cosmetic surgeries. Furthermore, a study found those who received cosmetic surgeries reported a lower level of body image but a higher level of acceptance of cosmetic surgeries. The study emphasizes the need for future research endeavors to delve deeper into this subject matter using more robust research designs and methodologies. Moreover, a culturally tailored educational campaign is needed to enhance students' capacity for making informed decisions and instill a conscientious approach to personal health and aesthetic considerations.

Globally, the COVID-19 pandemic has presented serious mental health challenges for healthcare professionals. This study investigated the mental health, mental fatigue, quality of life, and stigma of social discrimination among healthcare workers in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) during the COVID-19 pandemic. A correlational, cross-sectional, multi-centric design was employed to collect data from 1383 healthcare workers across various healthcare settings. Participants were recruited using combined cluster and purposive sampling techniques. Standardized questionnaires, including the COVID-19 Pandemic Mental Health Questionnaire (CoPaQ), the Mental Fatigue Scale (MFS), the Social Discrimination Scale-Stigma Subscale (SDS), and the WHO Quality of Life Questionnaire-Brief (WHOQOL-BREF), were administered to assess the study variables. The results indicated significant mental health impacts, with high average scores for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) (9.37 ± 6.74) and positive coping by inner strengths (17.63 ± 5.72). Mental fatigue was prevalent (8.15 ± 8.62), and stigma of social discrimination scored notably (23.83 ± 7.46). Quality of life was the highest in the social domain (65.38 ± 24.58). Significant correlations were observed between mental health subscales, mental fatigue, and quality of life domains. These findings highlight the critical need for targeted mental health support programs, improved social support networks, and personalized interventions to mitigate the mental health challenges faced by healthcare workers. Healthcare organizations can guarantee a resilient workforce that can handle future health crises by giving mental health resources and support systems top priority.