Lojeen Kamal

Mrs. Lojeen Kamal

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Academic Career Length

4Years (2023-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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30 January 2023 in Pharmacy
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Lojeen Kamal
SJSabrina Anne Jacob
Sabrina Anne Jacob
It is important to understand pharmacists’ experiences, stigmas, trainings, and attitudes to suicide, as they can affect the way pharmacists interact with at-risk individuals and influence outcomes. The aim of this scoping review is to explore pharmacists’ willingness, experiences, and attitudes towards suicide prevention, as well as to examine the impact of suicide prevention training programs. A systemic search was conducted using the following databases: PubMed, EMBASE, CINAHL, PsycINFO, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, and Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews. Studies included were from database inception to 31 August 2022, in English, with full-text available. A total of 13 studies were included. Training was a key factor which had an impact on pharmacists’ attitudes, experiences, and preparedness to participate in suicide care, with studies revealing the lack of training and the call for more training by pharmacists. Another key factor was closeness to mental illness, which also impacted pharmacists’ attitudes and experiences with at-risk patients. More research is needed worldwide to understand the different barriers and facilitators to pharmacist involvement in suicide care. Targeted training programs should also be developed to not only increase knowledge and competence, but also to address stigma related to suicide.

28 June 2024 in Preprints.org
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GTGrace Tang
Grace Tang
LKLojeen Kamal
Lojeen Kamal
SJSabrina Anne Jacob
Sabrina Anne Jacob
Future healthcare professionals can play a significant role in managing those with thoughts of suicide. This scoping review aims to determine healthcare students’ knowledge and attitude towards suicide. A systematic search was conducted across five databases: PubMed, CINAHL, EMBASE, PsycINFO, Cochrane, and DARE. Only primary studies written in English, from database inception until 31st December 2023 were included. A total of 44 studies were included. Overall, healthcare students demonstrated low to moderate confidence in managing patients with thoughts of suicide and low levels of relevant education despite acknowledging their importance in preventing suicide. Increased personal exposure to suicide was associated with increased suicide literacy, confidence in managing patients with thoughts of suicide, and reduced stigma. Demographics and culture were shown to affect knowledge and attitude as well. Further research is needed to better understand various contributing factors to healthcare students’ knowledge and attitude regarding suicide. Evaluating healthcare curricula should be considered to implement effective suicide training program.

29 September 2026 in Clinical Case Reports
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Abdulla AlfraijAbdulla Alfraij
Abdulla Alfraij
FMFatma Mothafar
Fatma Mothafar
WAWasmi Alfadhli
Wasmi Alfadhli
AAAli Ashkanani
Ali Ashkanani
LKLojeen Kamal
Lojeen Kamal
AAAbdulRahman AlDaithan
AbdulRahman AlDaithan
Kikuchi‐Fujimoto disease rarely presents with vasopressor‐dependent hypotension requiring pediatric intensive care despite preserved cardiac function. This case highlights the importance of early excisional lymph node biopsy for timely diagnosis and appropriate management of children with unexplained hemodynamic instability and necrotizing cervical lymphadenopathy.