Libyan Medical Journal https://lmj.ly/index.php/ojs <p><strong>Libyan Medical Journal</strong> (LMJ) (<strong>ISSN</strong>:2079-1224), formerly known as <strong>Jamahiriya Medical Journal</strong> (JMJ), is an open access, peer-reviewed journal that encompasses all fundamental and clinical aspects of medical sciences, with an emphasis on the clinical and disease-oriented studies.</p> <p><strong>Scope</strong> of the journal includes: Medicine, nursing and allied health sciences, pharmacy, pathology, anatomy, pharmacology, toxicology, surgery and physiology, and other related fields. </p> <p> </p> <p><strong><em>Editoral Office in Charge</em></strong><br /><strong>Dr. Ahmed Atia</strong><br />libmedj@gmail.com <br />00218910737929</p> en-US libmedj@gmail.com (Editor-In-Chief) dratia83@gmail.com (Ahmed Atia) Sat, 12 Jul 2025 21:54:50 +0000 OJS 3.3.0.8 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 60 Cigarette Smoking Among Libyan Adolescents: Prevalence, Initiation Factors, And Prevention Implications https://lmj.ly/index.php/ojs/article/view/146 <p>Tobacco smoking among adolescents remains a critical public health challenge, with profound implications for long-term health outcomes and societal well-being. This study aimed to assess the prevalence of cigarette smoking among school students in Tripoli-Libya and explore the key initiation factors to inform locally tailored prevention strategies. A school-based cross-sectional study was conducted across six randomly selected governmental middle and high schools in one of the largest Municipalities in Tripoli, targeting 379 students aged 10–18 years. A pretested, anonymous, self-administered questionnaire was administered to assess current and lifetime cigarette smoking, sociodemographic characteristics, and self-reported reasons for initiation. Data were analyzed using the SPSS version 22. The total prevalence of current cigarette smoking was 10%, while the prevalence of cigarette smoking ever use was 26.6%. Ever use of cigarette smoking was significantly higher among male students (32%) compared to females (3%). Students in grades ten and twelve had the highest prevalence, followed by those in grade nine. Male gender was a statistically significant factor associated with cigarette smoking (p&lt;0.05). The most common self-reported reasons for cigarette smoking included imitating smokers, curiosity, and expressing masculinity (p&lt;0.05). This study contributes to the growing body of evidence on adolescent cigarette smoking patterns, with higher rates among males and older students, suggesting smoking may symbolize a transition to adulthood.</p> Halima Buni, Khaled Elmaghbub Copyright (c) 2025 Libyan Medical Journal https://lmj.ly/index.php/ojs/article/view/146 Sat, 12 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0000 Anatomy and Biomechanics of the Knee https://lmj.ly/index.php/ojs/article/view/148 <p>The knee joint, as the largest synovial joint in the human body, functions as a pivotal component for lower extremity motion and load bearing. Its intricate anatomy and biomechanics are essential for maintaining stability, mobility, and overall limb function. This chapter will elaborate on the anatomical structures, biomechanical principles, and clinical implications pertinent to the knee, providing a comprehensive framework for board candidates in orthopedics and sports medicine. The knee joint's stability is a product of interacting factors, including ligaments, muscular forces, bony structure, and load. The joint, one of the body's largest and most complex, involves four bones and an extensive network of ligaments and muscles. These elements work together to facilitate movement and bear weight while maintaining stability. Understanding these components is crucial for comprehending knee function and the potential for injury. The interplay between the static and dynamic elements is particularly important in biomechanics.</p> Mohamed Rashed Copyright (c) 2025 Libyan Medical Journal https://lmj.ly/index.php/ojs/article/view/148 Sun, 13 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0000