Saudi Arabia-United States collaboration in health research: a formula for success.
The aim of this article is to share our experiences from an international collaborative effort to study health outcomes among Saudi Arabian National Guard (SANG) soldiers following the 1991 Gulf War. By paying particular attention to distinct social and religious customs, geopolitical differences, and unique aspects of the health care system, we achieved a successful international collaboration in health research.
Hooper
Tomoko I
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Department of Preventive Medicine and Biometrics, Uniformed Services University, Bethesda, Maryland 20814-4799, USA. thooper@usuhs.mil
Smith
Tyler C
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Gray
Gregory C
GC
Al Qahtani
Mohammed S
MS
Memish
Ziad A
ZA
Barrett
Drue H
DH
Schlangen
Karen M
KM
Cruess
David F
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Ryan
Margaret A K
MA
Gackstetter
Gary D
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D003466:Cultural Characteristics; D003695:Delivery of Health Care; D004777:Environment; D006076:Government; D006801:Humans; D007391:International Cooperation; D008889:Military Personnel; D018923:Persian Gulf Syndrome; D011057:Politics; D012106:Research / Q000458:organization & administration*; D012529:Saudi Arabia; D014481:United States