Mohammed Al-Azri

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

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 …

Dengue Fever: Clinical features and health outcomes in patients presenting to a tertiary care hospital

Objectives: This study aimed to assess the mortality rate and related factors in dengue fever (DF) patients. Additionally, it will outline the clinical and biochemical characteristics and treatments administered to confirmed cases. Methods: This retrospective cross-sectional study included DF patients who presented to …

Continuity of Care: Literature review and implications

Continuity of care is widely regarded as a core value of primary care. The objective of this article is to explore the literature about the concept of continuity of care focusing on factors that influence continuity; advantages and disadvantages of continuity and the effect of continuity on outcomes, hence on the quali …

Factors Affecting the Quality of Diabetic Care in Primary Care Settings in Oman A qualitative study on patients’ perspectives

Objectives: The quality of services delivered to type 2 diabetic patients in primary health care has an important impact on long-term outcomes. The aim of this study is to explore diabetic patients’ views of factors affecting quality of diabetic services delivered in primary care in Oman, a developing country with a hi …

Use of Intracervical Foley Catheter for Induction of Labour in Cases of Previous Caesarean Section: Experience of a single tertiary centre in Oman

Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate rates of success and perinatal complications of labour induction using an intracervical Foley catheter among women with a previous Caesarean delivery at a tertiary centre in Oman. Methods: This retrospective cohort study included 68 pregnant women with a history of a previous Ca …

The Need for Psychological Interventional Supportive Services for Omani Women Diagnosed with Breast Cancer

Prevalence and Risk Factors of Antenatal Depression among Omani Women in a Primary Care Setting: Cross-sectional study

Objectives: This study aimed to identify the prevalence of antenatal depression and the risk factors associated with its development among Omani women. No previous studies on antenatal depression have been conducted in Oman. Methods: This descriptive cross-sectional study was carried out between January and November 20 …

Understanding the Perceptions of Omani Women Regarding Life After a Breast Cancer Diagnosis

Objectives: There is a rising burden of breast cancer (BC) in the Eastern Mediterranean Region (EMR), and its sociopsychological impact is a quickly growing health concern in this region. Because understanding cancer patients’ perceptions of life is integral to their treatment, they are also a concern for healthcare pr …

The Effect of Antepartum Depression on the Outcomes of Pregnancy and Development of Postpartum Depression: A prospective cohort study of Omani women

Objectives: This study aimed to identify the relationship between antenatal depression and pregnancy outcomes, including the risk of developing postpartum depression in Oman. Methods: This follow-up prospective longitudinal cohort study included pregnant women attending primary healthcare institutions in Muscat, Oman f …

Attitudes Towards Cancer Patients: A Cross-Sectional Study of Omani Patients and Attendees at a University Teaching Hospital

Objectives: Many cancer patients experience social difficulties and feelings of isolation. This study aimed to evaluate patients’ and attendees’ attitudes towards cancer patients. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted of patients and attendees attending Sultan Qaboos University Hospital (SQUH), Muscat, Oman, f …

The Unmet Supportive Care Needs of Omani Women Diagnosed with Breast Cancer

Objectives: This study aimed to assess the unmet supportive care needs of Omani women with breast cancer (BC). Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted from November 2020 to February 2021 among 250 adult Omani women diagnosed with BC at Sultan Qaboos University Hospital, Muscat, Oman. An Arabic version of the …

An Update on the Role of Alanine Aminotransferase in the Detection of Chronic Liver Diseases Relevant to Primary Care

Alanine aminotransferase (ALT) is a key biomarker used in primary care to detect chronic liver diseases, particularly in high-risk populations such as those with metabolic syndrome and obesity. This review explores the role ALTs play in screening for asymptomatic liver diseases and its ability to predict all-cause and …

Factors Contributing to the Unmet Needs of Primary Caregivers of Omani Children Diagnosed with Leukemia

Objectives: Childhood cancers affect 6.7% of those under 14 in Oman, with leukemia being the most common. The psychological distress of having a child with leukemia is often compounded by perceived unmet needs by the child’s primary caregiver. We aimed to identify factors contributing to perceived unmet needs among pri …

Psychosocial Impact of Breast Cancer Diagnosis Among Omani Women

Objectives: The aim of this study was to explore different psychosocial impacts on Omani women diagnosed with breast cancer. Methods: Semi-structured individual interviews were conducted with 19 Omani women diagnosed with breast cancer to describe the impact of the disease on their personal and social life. Women were …

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