Publications by authors named "Zeinab Al-Azri"
Background: Although schoolteachers in Oman are legally mandated to report all child abuse cases, they often show reluctance to do so. This hesitancy can deprive abuse victims of necessary help, potentially leaving them to endure long-term consequences. Oman's efforts to combat child abuse and neglect align with international best practices.
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- 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.
Objective: Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), which refer to potentially traumatic events occurring during childhood, have been consistently linked to detrimental effects on high-risk behaviors through various studies. Nonetheless, such an association has rarely been examined in the context of Arab culture. This study aimed to investigate the association between ACE levels and high-risk behaviors (e.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Case analysis is a dynamic and interactive teaching and learning strategy that improves critical thinking and problem-solving skills. However, there is limited evidence about its efficacy as an assessment strategy in nursing education.
Objectives: This study aimed to explore nursing students' perceived efficacy of case analysis as an assessment method for clinical competencies in nursing education.
Background: Low back pain is a prevalent issue worldwide, impacting all healthcare professionals, in particular nurses, and leading to disability.
Objective: This study aimed to explore the predictive contribution of demographic factors, the presence of LBP, and knowledge about LBP in forecasting the level of disability among nurses in Oman.
Method: A cross-sectional study was conducted using a paper-based questionnaire comprising two valid tools: the Low Back Pain Knowledge Questionnaire and the Oswestry Low Back Disability Questionnaire.
Background: Commencing clinical practice is a main milestone in the educational journey of undergraduate nursing students as it indicates the beginning of their professional life. The clinical training experience is frequently described as stressful and challenging for nursing students.
Objective: s: This study was conducted mainly to examine, explore and interpret nursing students' perceptions of the challenges they faced as nursing students during their clinical experience.
Objectives: This study aimed to explore high school students' awareness and attitude towards premarital screening (PMS).
Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted in 10 public high schools in Muscat, Oman from May to July 2016. A three-part self-administered questionnaire was used to collect data from grade 12 students.