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The role and effect of companions during childbirth in Oman
BackgroundThere is increasing evidence that a companionship is an important tool for improving the quality of care provided to pregnant women during...
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Electroconvulsive therapy in Oman: a national audit of demographics and standards
BackgroundWe aim to address the dearth of knowledge regarding general electroconvulsive therapy practice in Oman, by examining and investigating the...
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The Seroprevalence of Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) in Hemodialysis Patients in Oman: A National Cross-Sectional Study
BackgroundHCV infection in hemodialysis units is a significant cause of morbidity and mortality. The risk of HCV infection among dialysis patients is...
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A molecular epidemiological investigation of contagious caprine pleuropneumonia in goats and captive Arabian sand gazelle (Gazella marica) in Oman
BackgroundContagious caprine pleuropneumonia (CCPP) is a fatal WOAH-listed, respiratory disease in small ruminants with goats as primary hosts that...
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Effects of life-story review on quality of life, depression, and life satisfaction in older adults in Oman: a randomized controlled study
BackgroundThere is a need for healthcare providers to develop life-story review interventions to enhance the mental well-being and quality of life of...
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Burden levels and predictive factors among caregivers of hemodialysis patients: a cross-sectional study in Oman
BackgroundCaring for individuals with chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a highly demanding task that can adversely affect the physical and...
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Prescribing pattern of anti-psychotic medications in patients with dementia in Oman: a retrospective observational study
BackgroundAggression, agitation, psychosis, and sleep disturbances are common behavioral symptoms of people with dementia and they can be distressing...
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Assessment of quality of life in children with epilepsy in Oman
PurposeThe study aims to describe the quality of life (QoL) in Omani children with epilepsy at Sultan Qaboos University Hospital, Oman.
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The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on rates and predictors of missed hospital appointments in multiple outpatient clinics of The Royal Hospital, Sultanate of Oman: a retrospective study
BackgroundThe global outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic resulted in significant changes in the delivery of health care services such as attendance of...
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The prevalence and factors associated with anxiety symptoms among resident physicians in Oman: a cross-sectional study
BackgroundAnxiety disorders are a significant factor associated with physician burnout and poor patient care, reported to have a significant...
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Prevalence of Hepatitis B Infection Among Pregnant Women in Oman
ObjectiveThe primary objective of our study was to estimate the prevalence of hepatitis B infection among pregnant women in Oman. The secondary...
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Co** Strategies in End-Stage Renal Disease Patients on Hemodialysis in Oman: Optimistic, Supportive, Confrontive, and Prayerful
Hemodialysis (HD) treatment is highly inflexible for individuals with end-stage renal disease (ESRD). Effective use of co** strategies can help to...
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The role of chronic physical illness and job dissatisfaction on burnout’s risk among medical interns in Oman: a study of prevalence and determinants
BackgroundMedical interns are at risk of burnout due to several organizational and individual factors. There is scarcity of studies exploring the...
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Importance of Tuberculosis Screening of Resident Visa Applicants in Low TB Incidence Settings: Experience from Oman
IntroductionFor Oman, a country targeting tuberculosis (TB) elimination, TB among expatriates is a major challenge. Thus, screening for active TB...
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Attitudes Towards COVID-19 Vaccine: A Survey of Health Care Workers in Oman
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccine hesitancy among health care workers (HCWs) is widely reported. Here we report on the prevalence of...
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Epidemiological Characteristics of 69,382 COVID-19 Patients in Oman
ObjectivesTo describe the epidemiological characteristics of the first 69,382 patients with COVID-19 infection in Oman.
MethodsA retrospective case...
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Transition readiness in adolescents and young adults with chronic rheumatic disease in Oman: today’s needs and future challenges
IntroductionIn Oman, the ““transition” of health care of adolescents to adult care occurs at a young age, like many other GCC countries for cultural...
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Predictors of late presentation and advanced HIV disease among people living with HIV in Oman (2000–2019)
BackgroundThe aim of this study was to determine the proportions and predictors of late presentation (LP) and advanced HIV disease (AD) in Oman. LP...
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A qualitative exploration of pharmacovigilance policy implementation in Jordan, Oman, and Kuwait using Matland’s ambiguity-conflict model
BackgroundAs Arab countries seek to implement the ‘Guideline on Good Pharmacovigilance Practice (GVP) for Arab countries’, understanding policy...
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Multi-country case studies on planning RMNCH services using WISN methodology: Bangladesh, Ghana, Kenya, Sultanate of Oman and Papua New Guinea
BackgroundGlobally, many countries are adopting evidence-based workforce planning that facilitates progress towards achieving sustainable development...
