Dr. Hagar Adel Zaky, Assistant Lecturer in the Department of Public Health and Preventive Medicine at Minia University, successfully defended her doctoral dissertation today, Tuesday, December 16, 2025.

The dissertation is titled "Impact of Self-esteem, Body Appreciation and Social Media on Acceptance of Cosmetic Procedures among Minia Secondary School Students." The research investigates the psychological and social factors influencing adolescents' attitudes towards cosmetic interventions.

The supervision committee comprised:

Prof. Dr. Nashwa Nabil Kamal (Main Supervisor)

Prof. Dr. Iman Sameh Mohamed

Dr. Sarah Ahmed Refai

The examination and judging committee consisted of:

Prof. Dr. Ekram Mohamed Abdel-Khaleq – Professor and Head of the Public Health Department, Faculty of Medicine, Assiut University (External Examiner)

Prof. Dr. Amany Edward Sidhom – Professor of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine, Minia University (Internal Examiner)

Prof. Dr. Nashwa Nabil Kamal – Professor and Head of the Public Health Department, Faculty of Medicine, Minia University (Representing the Supervisors)

Prof. Dr. Iman Sameh Mohamed – Professor of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine, Minia University (Representing the Supervisors)

The defense took place in the presence of faculty members, colleagues, and postgraduate students. Following the presentation and discussion, the committee unanimously approved the dissertation, awarding Dr. Zaky the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree.