Associate Professor, KSU, Saudi Arabia
Dr. Nora Alafif is an Associate Professor in Community Health Sciences at the College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Saud University. With a strong foundation in clinical nutrition and a Ph.D. in Epidemiology and Public Health from Leeds University, she has dedicated her career to improving public health and quality standards in Saudi Arabia. She also holds various leadership roles at King Saud University, including Vice-Dean in the Deanship of Development and Quality. 🌟👩🏫
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Education
Dr. Alafif’s academic journey began with a Bachelor of Clinical Nutrition from King Saud University. She later earned a Master of Health Management and Hospitals from the same institution, followed by a Ph.D. in Epidemiology and Public Health from Leeds University, UK. 🎓📚
Experience
Dr. Alafif boasts a wealth of experience in both academic and clinical settings. She has served as a consultant at the National Center for Academic Accreditation and Assessment (NCAAA) and held various administrative roles, including Vice-Dean and Assistant Vice-Dean for Quality at King Saud University. Additionally, she has contributed to quality improvement initiatives in Saudi Arabia’s healthcare system. 🏥🧑⚕️
Research Focus
Dr. Alafif’s research focuses on public health issues such as obesity, sleep patterns, and dietary behaviors. She has a particular interest in understanding the relationship between lifestyle factors and health outcomes among young adults and university students. 🍎💤
Awards and Honors
Dr. Alafif has been recognized as a certified Senior Specialist in Health Administration by the Saudi Commission for Health Specialists. She also serves as a quality ambassador for the National Quality Strategy in Saudi Arabia and has contributed to the academic and health sectors through various leadership roles. 🏅🎖️
Publication Top Notes
Dr. Alafif’s notable work includes research on sleep duration, obesity, and dietary habits among students, particularly in the context of modern technologies and public health challenges. Her studies have been published in leading journals such as Nutrients, Systems, and the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 🌍📑
Sleep Duration, Body Mass Index, and Dietary Behaviour among KSU Students (2023), Nutrients. Cited by 5 articles.
Reducing Children’s Obesity in the Age of Telehealth and AI/IoT Technologies in Gulf Countries (2022), Systems. Cited by 12 articles.
Nutritional Biomarkers and Factors Correlated with Poor Sleep Status among Young Females: A Case-Control Study (2022), Nutrients. Cited by 9 articles.