Hana Al Sumri

Use of Psychotropic Medications Among Cancer Patients at Sultan Qaboos Comprehensive Cancer Care and Research Centre: A Retrospective Cross-Sectional Study

Fertility Care Experiences of Omani Women with Poly Cystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS): A Qualitative Exploration

Relationship Between Parents' Mental Health and Infant Admission to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Sultan Qaboos University Hospital, Oman

Objectives: This study aimed to assess levels of depression, anxiety and stress among parents of neonatal intensive care unit (NICU)-admitted infants at Sultan Qaboos University Hospital (SQUH) in Muscat, Oman, and to examine their association with parental sociodemographic characteristics and infants' clinical factors …

Stolen Femininity of Women with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome: A Review

Polycystic ovary syndrome is a common endocrine disorder among women of reproductive age worldwide and is increasingly recognized in Oman. Hormonal imbalances, particularly elevated androgen levels, underline many of its manifestations, leading to excessive male-pattern hair growth, acne, and oily skin. These visible m …

Associations Between Overt and Subclinical Hypothyroidism in Pregnancy and Adverse Maternal and Neonatal Outcomes: A cohort study

Objectives: This study aimed to determine associations between hypothyroidism during pregnancy and selected maternal and neonatal outcomes. Methods: A retrospective, cohort study was conducted between January 2018 and December 2020 at the two main tertiary hospitals in Muscat, Oman. The study included 408 Omani pregnan …

The Quality of Life and Marital Adjustment among Omani Women with Infertility: A prospective cross-sectional study

Objectives: Female infertility causes considerable emotional distress for affected women, negatively influencing their quality of life (QOL) and marital stability. This study aimed to identify factors influencing QOL and marital distress among Omani women attending a fertility clinic. Methods: This cross-sectional stud …

Psychosocial Experiences of Omani Parents of Children and Adolescents Diagnosed with Cancer: A Qualitative Study

Objectives: To explore the psychosocial experiences of Omani parents of children and adolescents diagnosed with cancer, with emphasis on emotional, cultural, and caregiving dimensions. Methods: A phenomenological qualitative study was conducted from December 2022 to June 2023 at two referral oncology and hematology cen …

Health-Related Quality of Life of Omani Adult Patients with Sickle Cell Disease at the Sultan Qaboos University Hospital

Objectives: This study aimed to determine the health-related quality of life (HRQoL) of adult Omani patients with sickle cell disease (SCD). The quality of life of these patients in Oman is unknown. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted at the Sultan Qaboos University Hospital, Muscat, Oman, from June to Oc …

Osteoarthritis Flare-up Secondary to Zoledronic Acid Infusion: A Case Report

Zoledronic acid is commonly used to treat osteoporosis and it is generally well tolerated. We describe the case of a woman with osteoporosis, who developed a flare-up of osteoarthritis hours after receiving a single dose of zoledronic acid. She developed fever with chills, generalized body aches, and severe low back pa …

Short-term Metabolic Outcomes After Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy: A Retrospective Cohort Study from Oman

Objectives: Obesity poses a significant challenge worldwide, increasing the risk of various metabolic diseases, including type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), hypertension (HTN), and dyslipidemia. Bariatric surgery, specifically a laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG), is effective in inducing weight loss, thereby improvin …

Health-related Quality of Life of Omani Adult Patients with β-Thalassemia Major at Sultan Qaboos University Hospital

Objectives: The impact of beta-thalassemia major (β-TM) on health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in Oman is not yet known. Affected individuals suffer from a wide range of physical, mental, and social consequences due to the need for regular hospital visits for blood transfusions and complications related to iron over …