Publications by authors named "M S Mohd Azri"
Background And Aim: Young women diagnosed with breast cancer (BC) face considerable psychological and emotional distress, impacting their interactions with themselves, their families, and the wider community. This study sought to explore the interaction patterns of young Omani BC survivors following their diagnosis and during treatment.
Materials And Methods: Semi-structured individual interviews were conducted with 11 Omani women diagnosed with BC, recruited from the Sultan Qaboos Comprehensive Cancer Care and Research Centre in Muscat, Oman.
Investigating the Determinants of Dengue Outbreak in Oman: A Study in Seeb.
J Epidemiol Glob Health
December 2024
Objective: This study investigates the key factors contributing to the dengue outbreak in Oman.
Methods: Data on climate (e.g.
Objectives: This review aimed to synthesize the available evidence on exploring various factors that affect knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) in colorectal cancer (CRC) screening.
Methods: A systematic search across five databases was performed to identify factors influencing KAP scores towards CRC screening. The PRISMA guidelines were used to conduct the literature search, and the time spanned is from March to June 2023.
The prevalence of cancer is expected to increase worldwide for reasons related to a lack of awareness of cancer prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. Implementing cancer education programs in schools in the developing countries with similar demographic, economic, and health transition to that of Oman is crucial for enhancing students' cancer knowledge and promoting healthy behavior. This study aims to explore the perceptions of education, policymakers, and teachers regarding the inclusion of cancer education in secondary school curriculum.
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- The study focused on understanding the prevalence and clinical characteristics of ADHD in adult patients at a hospital in Oman over a 5-year period.
- Out of nearly 40,000 hospital visits, 1.77% were by adults with ADHD, with the highest prevalence observed in 2021 and more cases among men, particularly those under 20.
- The findings highlight that inattention was the most common subtype of ADHD, and the study adds valuable insights into how ADHD manifests in adult populations compared to other psychiatric conditions.