Jawad Kadhim Ahmed Al-Diwan

Date of Birth

1955

Marital status

Married

Nationality

Iraqi

Address

Baghdad- Al-Qazalia

Education Qualification

1973-1978
College of Medicine, Basrah University
1985-1987
College of Medicine, Baghdad University
2004-2007
Iraqi Board of Medical Specialization
1978
M.B.Ch.B. (Basrah)
1987
M.Sc. Community Medicine (Baghdad)
2007
FIBMS Community Medicine (Fellowship of Iraqi Board of Medical Specialties) (Basrah) (Baghdad) (Baghdad)

Posts held

1978-1979
House officer, Ministry of Health
1979-1982
Physician in the army (compulsory service)
1982-1983
G.P. in Al-Zubair Health center, Basrah (rural services)
1983-1985
House officer, Ministry of Health, Ibn-Rushid Hospital for Mental Diseases (Baghdad)
1987-1988
Preventive Health Center, Al-Sader City, Ministry of Health
1988-1989
Director (Field work) Al-Mahmodia District Health System Project and Traditional Birth Attendant (TBA) training project, Ministry of Health
1989-1992
Director, Dept. of Preventive Medicine, Baghdad Health Directorate, Ministry of Health
10/1992-2/1993
Director, Zoonotic section, Center of Diseases Control, Preventive Directorate, Ministry of Health
1993-1994
Director, Dept. of Preventive Medicine, Baghdad Health Directorate, Ministry of Health
1994-8/1994
Lecturer, Dept. of Community Medicine, College of Medicine, AlAnbar University
10/1994-8/2001
Lecturer, Occupational Health and Safety Institute, Libya
2003-2006
Lecturer, Dept. of Community Medicine, College of Medicine, Al-Anbar University
2008-2013
Assist. Professor, Dept. of Community Medicine, College of Medicine, Baghdad University
2013-
Director of Baghdad Training Center for Community Medicine, Arab Board for Health specialization
2014-
Professor, Dept. of Community Medicine, College of Medicine, Baghdad University
2014-
Manager a Comprehensive Situational Assessment of Substance Abuse in Iraq
2014-
Chairman of Dept. of Community Medicine, College of Medicine, Baghdad University
2014-2018
Head of Training Committee in Arabic Board of Health Specialization-Community Medicine
2019-2023
Head of Examination Committee in Arabic Board of Health Specialization-Community Medicine
2017-2023
Member of Administration Board of subspecialties in community medicine
2018-2023
Member of committee of subspecialities in community medicine (cancer screening …etc.)

Work Experience

Working as clinician (GP) in health centers dealing with curative services in addition to preventive services e.g. GOBIFFF (Growth monitoring, Oral rehydration, Breast feeding, Immunization, Female education, Food supplementation, Fertility)
Dealing with Primary Health Care policy (PHC).
Dealing with health problems developed during sanction and wars imposed on Iraq
Managing epidemics e.g. meningitis in Baghdad during 1989, cholera in 1991, meningitis in prison at 1992, scabies in prison (Abu Graib) in 1992 …etc.
Working for integration of the services in the health center and the hospitals
Sharing the epidemiological survey about children health status in Iraq in 1990
Teaching Epidemiology, primary health care, child- care and biostatistics. Mental health and Health Economics, and Social medicine for postgraduate students in Iraqi Board and Arab board and Arab Board.
Supervising several MSc and Board (Fellowship) theses in Iraqi and Arabic Board
Working as Graphic Designer for posters, cards, folders, or books
Experience in collecting data about alcohol and drug use disorder (substance use disorder)
Experience in holding a survey about substance use disorder (alcohol and drug) in Iraq (manager of a project in Iraq)
Initiation of Community Epidemiology Working Group (CEWG) in Iraq
Collaboration with International agencies to control substance use disorder in Iraq e.g. UNODC, Central Human Service (CHS), Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement
.Supervising theses i.e. MSc, Fellowship of Iraqi Board for Medical Specialization, and Fellowship of Arabic Board for Medical Specialization.

Titles of articles

Serum polyclonal immunoglobulin E among an apparently Iraqi Population: A preliminary report. Annals of Saudi Medicine 1989; 9:154- 157
Helminth-specific IgE and extrinsic allergen-specific IgE in patients with atopic diseases. Annals of Saudi Medicine 1989; 9:584-587.
Effect of surgical removal of hydatid cyst on echinococcus-specific and polyclonal IgE antibodies: an aid for postoperative follow-up studies. Annals of Saudi Medicine 1991; 11:616-619.
- Parasite-specific and polyclonal IgE in S. haematobium infection: Quantitative determination and correlation with intensity of infection. J Fac Med Baghdad 1989; 31:323-335
Comparative evaluation of three methods of diagnosis of Schistosoma haematobium infection. J Fac Med Baghdad 1989; 31:221-225.
Cigarette smoking among secondary school male students in Saddam city, Baghdad. J Comm Med Iraq 1990; 3:23-28.
Immunoglobulin E assay in atopic individuals. J Fac Med Bagh, 1993, 35, 99-111.
Epidemiological model to predict hepatitis B among acute hepatitis in Baghdad: A preliminary report. Annual Scientific Congress, College of Medicine, Al- Nahrain University 2-4 November 1993, Baghdad. (Abstract).
-Prevalence of bacterial infection in neonatal unit in Tripoli Medical Center. 20th Maghreb Paediatric Conference and 1st Libyan paediatrician Association conference. 30th- 31st May 1998.
For a better life (The Iraqi copy of facts of life) with cooperation with UNICEF 1993
- Significance of birth weight in viability of the infected newborns in Tripoli Medical Center. J Fac Med Baghdad; 2002:44:638-645
Infant of diabetic mother: A preliminary report. . J Fac Med Baghdad, 2002; 44:546-555.
Health - related quality of life of diabetic adolescents in Iraq: a preliminary report. Iraqi J Comm Med 2006; 19: 23-25.
School achievement of diabetic adolescents: a preliminary report. Iraqi J M S 2005; 4: 14-17.
Lead blood level among children in Al-Anbar governerate, Iraq. AlAnbar Medical Journal 2004; 5: 10-13.
Hypoxemia among infants with bronchiolitis in Al-Anbar governorate. Iraqi J Comm Med 2006; 20:57-60.
Bacterial infection in the Neonatal unit of the Maternity and Paediatrics Hospital in Diyala, Iraq. Iraqi J Comm Med 2006;19: 298-301
- Low birth weight and prematurity in the neonatal unit of a maternity and paediatrics hospital in Iraq. J Trop Pediatr 2006, 52:148-150.
Bacterial Infections in Neonatal Unit in Tripoli Medical Center, Libya. Iraqi J M S 2007; 5: 13-17.
The coping styles of adolescents with type 1 diabetes. Iraqi J M S 2005; 4: 210-213.
Age at menarche among Iraqi teenagers. Iraq. Iraqi J Comm Med 2006;19: 295-297.
Prevalence of the serological markers of hepatitis B, C, and D among patients with sexually transmitted disease (STDs) in Baghdad, Iraq. Journal of the Arab of Medical Specializations 2006; 8: 1-5.
Brain abscess in Iraq during a 10 years period: part 1. epidemiology, aetiology and clinical picture. J Fac Med Baghdad 2007; 49: 77-81.
Neonatal infection in the neonatal unit at Baghdad teaching hospital, Iraq. Iraqi Postgraduate Medical Journal 2006; 5: 295-297
Sociodemographic characteristics and risk factors of hepatitis B and C among Iraqi health care workers. J Fac Med Baghdad 2009; 51: 308- 311.
HBV markers and antibody protective level among Iraqi vaccinated and unvaccinated subjects. J Fac Med Baghdad 2007; 49: 338- 340
Exchange transfusion in the neonatal unit of maternity and pediatrics hospital in Iraq. Ann Trop Pediatr 2007; 27: 155-156
Psychosocial burden among adolescents with type 1 diabetes: a preliminary report. Iraqi Postgraduate Medical Journal 2006; 5: 422-425
- Brain abscesses in Iraq during a 10-year period: Part 11. Diagnostic investigations, management, and outcome. J Fac Med Baghdad 2007: 49: 199- 204.
Malnutrition among first year school children in Iraq. J Fac Med Baghdad 2007; 49: 307-308.
Low birth weight in Baghdad, Iraq. J Fac Med Baghdad 2006; 48: 363- 365
CMV infection among HIV/ AIDS patients in Iraq. J Fac Med Baghdad 2006; 48:407- 409.
Prevalence of symptomatic urinary tract infection among preschool female children in Babel governorate, Iraq. Journal of the Arab Board of Medical Specialization 2006; 8: 344- 348.
Prevalence of Hepatitis C virus antibody among health care workers in Baghdad, Iraq. Journal of Arab Board of Medical Specialization 2008; 9:5-9.
Meningitis in Baghdad 1993 – 1998 part 1: Acute Bacterial Meningitis. J Fac Med Baghdad 2009; 51: 159- 161
posttraumatic stress disorder among emergency ambulance personnel in Baghdad, Iraq. J Fact Med Baghdad 2009; 51:382-384
Prevalence of skin disorders among primary school children in Baghdad governorate, Iraq. Eastern Mediterr Health J 2010; 16:209-213.
Mental health of Iraqi adolescents. Journal of the Arab Board of Medical Specialization 2010; 11: 49-55.
Changes in personality and mood profile of women with toxoplasmosis. Iraqi Postgraduate Medical Journal of Iraqi Board for Medical specialization 2011;10: 249-252.
Viral hepatitis E outbreak in Al-Sader city, Baghdad, Iraq. East Mediterr Health J 2010; 16: 1128- 1132.
Prevalence of skin disorders among primary school children in Baghdad governorate, Iraq. East Mediterr Health J 2010; 16: 209-213.
Prevalence of skin disorders among primary school children in Baghdad governorate, Iraq. East Mediterr Health J 2010; 16: 209-213.
Nosocomial infection in a respiratory care unit in Baghdad, Iraq. Zanco J Med Sci 2010; 14: 53-57.
Effect of infection on semen parameters in a sample of Iraqi infertile males. J Fac Med Baghdad 2010; 52: 272-274.
Prevalence of tinea capitis among primary school children in Baghdad governorate, Iraq. Iraqi J Comm Med 2011; 24: 9-11.
Post-traumatic stress disorder among university students in Baghdad: a preliminary report. Iraqi J Comm Med 2011; 24: 287-290.
The prevalence and correlates of intermittent explosive disorder in Iraq. Acta Psychiatr Scand 2012; 126: 219-228.
Birth defects in Iraq and the plausibility of environmental exposure: A review. Health and Conflict 2012; 6: 3.
Drug and alcohol use in Iraqi findings of the inaugural Iraqi community epidemiology workgroup. Substance use and misuse 2014; Online 1-5.
Psychological consequences of wars and terrorism in Baghdad, Iraq: a preliminary report. The third international conference for medical sciences 24-25 Oct. 2012. Conference Proceeding Book 10-27.
Barriers for metabolic control among type 2 diabetic patients in an area of conflict: Iraq. The third international conference for medical sciences 24-25 Oct. 2012. Conference Proceeding Book. 27-30.
Knowledge, attitude and practice towards breast cancer and breast cancer examination in Kirkuk University, Iraq. Asian Pacific journal of Reproduction. 2012; 1: 308-311.
Exposure to violence and academic performance among sample of students in Baghdad. Iraqi Med J 2014; 60: 174-177.
Glycemic control among adult diabetics in post-conflict Iraq. J A B H S 2015; 16: 9-16.
Post-traumatic stress disorder among formerly political prisoners in Iraq: a preliminary report. I J S R 2015; 2: 1828-1830.
Bullying victimization among school-going adolescents in Iraq. J Fac Med Baghdad 2015. In press.
School bullying in Baghdad, Iraq. I J A R 2015;93: 994-995.
Neonatal mortality in two tertiary pediatric hospitals in Baghdad (2012-2016). J Fac Med Baghdad;59: 329-331.
Neonatal mortality in post conflict Baghdad, Iraq. IJSR 2018;7: 1022-1024
Role of graduate nurse in neonatal intensive care unit in Iraq. Med J Babylon 2019;16: 85-86.
Accuracy of FNAB in diagnosis of breast lump. IJPHRD 2019;10: 114-117.
Female victimization in post conflict Iraq. Pakistan Journal of Psychology 2017; 14:44
The first 40-days experience and clinical outcomes in the management of corona virus COVID-19 crisis. Single center preliminary study. J Fac Med Baghdad 2021;63: in press.
Cervical cytological abnormalities among attendants to cancer early detection clinic in Baghdad, Iraq. Annals of Tropical Medicine and Public health. 2021; 24:346-350.
Fine needle aspiration cytological study of palpable breast lump among sample of Iraqi women attending Al Elweiyya Teaching Hospital breast cancer screening center in Baghdad. Annals Trop Medicine and Public health 2021; 24: 167-187.
Geopolitical factors affecting childhood nutrition: Iraqi case. J Fac Med Baghdad 2021; 63:80-81.
Impact of divorce on children’s wellbeing. International J of Innovative Science and Research Technology 2022; 7:133-136.
Glycemic control in children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes mellitus in post-conflict Iraq: a preliminary report. J Fac Med Baghdad 2016; 58:273-275.
Impact of COVID-19 on mental health of physicians in Baghdad, Iraq. The Iraqi postgraduate Medical Journal 2022; 21:134-137.
Aggressive behavior among adolescents in Mosul, Iraq. World J of Advance Healthcare Research 2022; 6.
Total Externalization behavior problems of children raised by single mother. J of Scientific Research in Medical and Dental Sciences 2022; 7:2195-2200.
Impact of conflict on physical activity among teenagers in Mosul city. Ann Coll Med Mosul 2022; 44:83-87.
Acute psychological impact of COVID-19 on hospitalized patients. World J of Advance Healthcare Research 2022; 6.
Childhood malnutrition before and now. World J of Advanced Healthcare and research 2022; 6:39-40.
Financial cost of breast cancer in Iraq. World Journal of advanced Healthcare research 2022; 6:19-21.
Internalization behavior problems of children from broken families. International J of Innovative Science and research Technology 2022; 7:245-248.
Effect of dietary protein intake on urea reduction in patients on maintenance in Merjan Teaching Hospital. Med J Babylon 2022; 19:244-249.
Possible relationships of selected food items to osteoporosis among a group of Iraqi women. J Fac Med Baghdad 2021; 117-115.
Dietary pattern assessment and body composition analysis of adult patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus attending diabetes and endocrine center in Mirjan Teaching Hospital, Babil / 2021. Med J Babylon 2022; 19:250-257.
Effect of carbohydrate intake on glycemic control among adult patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus attending diabetes and endocrine classes center in Babil, 2022. Med J Babylon 2023; 20:41-47.
Externalizing behavior problems of children raised by single mother. JSGR 2022; 7:2195-2200.
Internalizing behavior problems of children from broken families. UISRT 2022; 7:245-248.
Prevalence and antimicrobial resistance profile of Salmonella typhi infection in Iraq 2019-2021. Med J Malaysia 2024; 79:84-79.
The association between COVID-19 and atopy in Baghdad, Iraq. Med J Malaysia 2023; 6:717-720.
Assessment of adverse childhood experience, undernutrition and gender among sample of medical students in Fallujah University-Iraq: a preliminary report. Int J Social Psychiatry 2023; 69:1636-1640.
Barriers of breast cancer screening and early detection among Iraqi women in Thi-Qar city. TQMJ 2023; 25:126-139.
Caffeine consumption and its effect among medical students in Anbar, Iraq. JEMTAC 2023; 1-6.
Pap smear and colposcopy results among women attending Al-Yarmoke teaching Hospital. WPBJHS 2024; 19:251-258.
Clinico-epidemiological characteristics and severity of patients with influenza virus in Baghdad, Iraq. International Journal of Health Sciences 2023; 11:39-43.
Barriers of screening and early detection of cervical cancer among Iraqi women in Dhi-Qar city. Clinical Medicine and Medical Research 2023; 4:213-219.
High density lipoprotein cholesterol among those with cholecystectomy. HIV Nursing 2023; 23:909-912.
The impact of Zinc on depression in Kut governorate/ Iraq 2022. HIV Nursing 2023; 23:577-580.
Nutritional status of newly diagnosed tuberculosis patients at the National Tuberculosis Institute in Baghdad. Journal of Global Scientific Research 2023; 9:3241-3250.
Antenatal depression among teenage pregnant mothers Baghdad, Iraq. Int J Adv Res Med 2023; 6:25-30.
Psychiatric consequences of hospitalized COVID-19 patients in Iraq: a preliminary report. Iraqi Postgraduate Medical Journal 2023; 22:131-134.
Prevalence of risk factors for HAV, HV, and HCV infections in Babylon governorate. EAS J Nutr Food Sci 2023; 5:1111-112.
Reduction of ascites and pancreatitis frequency in patients with liver cirrhosis. EAS J Nutr Food Sci 2023; 5:63-64.
Accuracy of ultrasound in the detection of breast cancer. HIV Nursing 2023; 22:192-194.
Breast symptoms among women attendants to early detection breast clinic. IJPHRD 2022; 13:171.
Impact of conflict on physical activity among teenagers in Mosul city. Ann Coll Med Mosul 2022; 44:83-87.
The accuracy of mammography in the detection of breast cancer in Al-Imamein Al-Kadhimaeim Medical city. Biochemical and Cellular Archives 2022; 22:661.
Impact of COVID-19 on mental health of physicians in Baghdad, Iraq. IPMJ 2022; 21:134-137.
Acute psychological impact of COVID-19 on hospitalized patients. WJAHR 2022; 6:69-72.
Impact of divorce on children's wellbeing. International J of Innovative Science and Research Technology (UISRT) 2022; 7:133-136.
Adolescents positive attitude in Mosul, Iraq. International J of Innovative Science and Research Technology 2022; 7:361-363.
Association between PTSD and school achievement among secondary students. Int J Adv Comm Med 2024; 7:13-18.
Association between clinical and histopathological oral lesion diagnosis among Iraqi patients. Int J Adv Comm Med 2023; 5:32-34.
Impact of positive family history of breast cancer for utilizing screening services. Int J Adv Comm Med 2024; 7:110-113.
Knowledge and attitude of physicians towards prostate cancer screening in Baghdad. Int J Adv Comm Medicine 2024; 7:120-124.

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