Kamila Al-Alawi

Shaping Oman’s Child Health Future by 2040: Key projections for population and workforce in developmental-behavioural paediatrics

Child Protection System in Oman: A Public Health Approach and Benchmarking Against the INSPIRE Strategy

Oman identified child maltreatment as a national health priority almost two decades ago and has since set in motion various measures to address the issue. These measures include capacity-building for healthcare professionals, establishing a governance system for response and treatment, and creating a legal framework an …

Nurturing the Future: Understanding maternal knowledge of child development in Oman

Objectives: This study aimed to examine the knowledge of Omani women of childbearing age concerning infant developmental care. Methods: This cross-sectional study included 1,006 Omani women of childbearing age, recruited from outpatient clinics at Sultan Qaboos University Hospital (response rate = 71%). Their knowledge …

Enhancing Child Development in Oman: Applying global agenda into local context

Assessing Healthcare Providers’ Preparedness for Managing COVID-19 Patients: A Mixed-methods Study

Objectives: Globally, the preparedness of frontline healthcare providers (HCPs) to deliver timely and appropriate medical care has emerged as a significant concern. The training of HCPs in containment measures is considered pivotal in elevating the quality of care for COVID-19 patients while simultaneously mitigating t …

Perceptions of Type 2 Diabetes Patients Towards Diabetes Management Visits at Public Primary Health Care Centers with Diverse Opinions Towards Nurse-led Clinics in Muscat, Oman: A Pilot Qualitative Study

Objectives: The literature has described several positive outcomes related to diabetes management via nurse-led clinics. This is especially true where a shortage of physicians is recorded within a team-based approach. We sought to explore the perceptions of patients with type 2 diabetes towards the current diabetes man …