Publications by authors named "S J Jaju"
Background And Aim: This cross-sectional analytic study, conducted in the Child and Adolescent Mental Health (CAMH) Clinic of Sultan Qaboos University Hospital (SQUH) for 12 months, aimed to evaluate the precision of the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ) in identifying hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), conduct problems, and emotional difficulties in children and adolescents in an Arab-speaking population.
Method: The study involved 139 participants aged 4 to 17 years drawn from new referrals to CAMH services. SDQ scores were compared with the gold standard clinical diagnosis obtained through diagnostic interviews based on the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders criteria.
A deep dive into monogenic lupus: insights on DNASE1L3 mutation.
Rheumatology (Oxford)
December 2024
Objective: In this study, we aim to describe the largest cohort of monogenic lupus caused by DNASE1L3 yet reported, describing its phenotypic characteristics and outcomes.
Methods: We performed a multicentre retrospective chart review for enrolled patients with childhood-onset systemic lupus erythematosus (cSLE) followed in pediatric rheumatology tertiary centers in the Sultanate of Oman. We included cSLE patients with genetically confirmed DNASE1L3 mutation.
Article Synopsis
- The study explores the relationship between adverse childhood experiences (ACE) and mental health issues like depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts among Omani adults, noting a lack of research in this area for the Arab/Islamic population.
- Out of 1,648 participants, 88% reported experiencing at least one ACE, with notable prevalence rates for anxiety (10.32%), depression (6.10%), and suicidal ideation (4.61%).
- A strong correlation was found between the number of ACEs and mental health outcomes, indicating that those with four or more ACEs had significantly higher odds of suffering from depression, anxiety, and suicidal ideation, highlighting the need for specific interventions in Oman.
Objectives The study aims to assess interns' perceptions of Integrated Management of Childhood Illness (IMCI) pre-service education at Sultan Qaboos University (SQU). Specifically, it evaluates how IMCI training during phases 2 and 3 influences interns' clinical practice readiness and knowledge acquisition. The findings will inform evidence-based enhancements to IMCI training programs, ensuring they meet interns' educational needs and optimize clinical skills acquisition.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjectives: Several studies have explored the opinions of healthcare workers on the use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) in epilepsy treatment. We sought to survey the views of non-neurologist and non-psychiatrist physicians in Oman on the use of CAM for epilepsy.
Methods: We used convenience sampling to recruit physicians (except neurologists and psychiatrists) from all 11 governorates of Oman.