Prospective study on prevalence and risk factors of postpartum depression in Al-dakhliya governorate in oman.

Objectives: Postnatal Depression (PND) is a major health problem. It has a serious impact on the mother, her child and family. Studies have shown wide diversity of its prevalence across different cultures.

Medical Tourism Abroad: A new challenge to Oman's health system - Al Dakhilya region experience.

Objectives: This study aimed to understand why people seek medical advice abroad given the trouble and expense this entails. The types of medical problems for which treatment abroad was sought, preferred destinations and satisfaction with the treatment were explored. A secondary aim was to give feedback to stakeholders in the health care system on how to handle this issue and meet the needs of the community.