Women Researcher Award
Rasmiya Abu Rabia — Clalit Health Services, Israel
Rasmiya Abu Rabia is a healthcare executive and clinical researcher affiliated with Clalit Health Services in Israel, working in nursing and health professions [1]. Her work addresses healthcare accessibility, women’s health, and health disparities among Arab Bedouin communities in southern Israel. This article presents her profile in connection with the Women Researcher Award at the Top Teachers Awards [4].
Abstract
This article summarizes the academic and professional profile of Rasmiya Abu Rabia, whose career spans more than thirty years in Israel’s public health system, university education, and clinical research. Her scholarship examines cervical cancer screening, health promotion, and the nursing profession among minority populations [3]. The profile reviews her contributions, publication record, and suitability for recognition within the Women Researcher Award category.
Keywords
- Bedouin women’s health
- Cervical cancer screening
- Health disparities
- Nursing and health promotion
Introduction
Health systems often struggle to reach minority populations, and culturally sensitive interventions are widely regarded as important for equitable care. Abu Rabia has held regional healthcare leadership responsibilities and has served as Principal Investigator on competitive national grants concerning healthcare accessibility, preventive reproductive health, and genetic decision-making. Her activity combines administration, teaching, and applied research.
Research Profile
According to Scopus, her author record (ID 57222958716) lists one indexed document, four citations, and an h-index of one [1]. Her ORCID record provides additional scholarly information [2]. Her profile also includes genetic screening programs, women’s health promotion, and interorganizational planning. These figures reflect database coverage at the time of access.
Research Contributions
- Cancer screening: a cross-sectional study of access inequities among minority women [3].
- Health promotion: qualitative research on barriers to healthy lifestyles among Bedouin women.
- Nursing: views of Bedouin physicians and nurses on nursing as a profession.
- Primary care: earlier clinical studies on asthma, refractive disorders, bowel disorders, and fibromyalgia.
Publications
- Abu Rabia, R., Hendel, T., Alfayumi-Zeadna, S., & Kagan, I. (2026). Healthcare access and cervical cancer screening inequities among minority women. BMC Women’s Health, in press. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12905-026-05066-x [3]
- Abu Rabia, R., Alfayumi-Zeadna, S., Hendel, T., & Kagan, I. (2025). Barriers to adopting a healthy lifestyle among Bedouin women. Journal of Ethnic Health Disparities, 12(3), 1925–1936.
- Abu Rabia, R., Hendel, T., & Kagan, I. Views of Bedouin physicians and nurses on nursing. Nursing & Health Sciences, in press.
- Earlier co-authored studies appeared in Family Practice (2002), Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology (2005), and Seminars in Arthritis and Rheumatism (2007).
Research Impact
Indexed metrics are modest, reflecting a small number of Scopus-listed documents; however, the research addresses underserved populations where evidence is limited [1]. Studies on screening and health promotion have practical relevance for public health planning and nursing practice. Citation counts should be interpreted cautiously, since recent publications have had limited time to accumulate citations.
Award Suitability
The Women Researcher Award is presented through the Top Teachers Awards platform [4]. Abu Rabia’s combined experience in clinical research, healthcare leadership, and academic teaching, together with her focus on health equity, aligns with this category. Final decisions rest with the awarding organization.
Conclusion
Rasmiya Abu Rabia’s career links healthcare administration with research on equity for minority women. Her recent publications on screening and health promotion contribute evidence relevant to nursing and public health [3].
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References
- Elsevier. (n.d.). Scopus author details: Rasmiya Abu Rabia, Author ID 57222958716. Scopus. https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=57222958716
- ORCID. (n.d.). Rasmiya Abu Rabia, ORCID record 0000-0002-2904-8388. ORCID. https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2904-8388
- Abu Rabia, R., Hendel, T., Alfayumi-Zeadna, S., & Kagan, I. (2026). Healthcare access and cervical cancer screening inequities among minority women: A cross-sectional study. BMC Women’s Health, in press. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12905-026-05066-x
- Top Teachers Awards. (n.d.). Top Teachers Awards official website. https://topteachers.net