Moon Fai Chan

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• PhD in Biostatistics
• Professor (Associate) at Sultan Qaboos University

Introduction Various antibullying strategies have emerged in the literature. To date, there is a dearth of the quality of evidence on the effectiveness of current antibullying programmes in reducing the sequelae of bullying. This critical appraisal examines the effectiveness of bullying in alleviating social isolation, loneliness and posttraumatic...

Insomnia is a prevalent and distressing symptom among cancer patients, adversely impacting quality of life (QOL). Factors such as treatment-related side effects, diagnosis-related stress, and coexisting conditions, including anxiety and depression, often exacerbate insomnia. In Oman, the prevalence and contributing factors of insomnia in cancer pat...

Background Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS) is a non-invasive treatment modality that is gaining prominence due to the limitations of existing pharmacotherapy approaches. To date, there is a paucity of research examining the awareness of rTMS among psychiatrists in the Arabian Gulf region. In this region, treatment resistance is...

Worldwide, there has been a notable decline in the infant mortality rate (IMR) in the last 20 years. Regionally, the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries echo the global trends to a certain extent. This study aims to explore the impact of social determinants of health (SDOH), health resources (HRS), and environmental (ENV) factors on the IMR in...

Background: Cancer diagnosis and treatment poses considerable psychosocial and physical challenges for children and adolescents. This study explores the experiences of Omani parents regarding the impact of cancer on their children and adolescents. Methods: Semi-structured individual interviews were conducted between December 2022 and June 2023 with...

Background: Breast cancer (BC) is the most common malignancy affecting women globally, significantly impacting their quality of life (QoL). This study aimed to assess the prevalence and severity of symptoms in newly diagnosed BC patients undergoing chemotherapy in Oman using the Edmonton Symptom Assessment System (ESAS-A); Materials and Methods: A...

Background Understanding the determinants of life expectancy (LE) is essential for effective policy planning and enhancing public health in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. This study aims to elucidate the complex interactions among sociodemographic (SD), macroeconomic (ME), and health resource (HR) factors that influence LE among the...

Objectives: This meta-analysis aimed to identify the risk factors associated with NSAID-exacerbated respiratory disease (NERD), a chronic eosinophilic, inflammatory respiratory disorder characterized by hypersensitivity to aspirin or NSAIDs in patients with asthma and chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps. Methods: Nineteen eligible studies wer...

This study aims to determine the rate of re-attempted suicide among individuals with a prior history of suicidal attempts. Additionally, it seeks to identify factors that could potentially predict future suicide re-attempts. We retrospectively collected medical data on patients under 18 years of age who were admitted to our emergency department aft...

This study investigates the key factors contributing to the dengue outbreak in Oman. Data on climate (e.g., temperature, humidity, wind pace), population traits (e.g., populace density), and vector dynamics (e.g., mosquito density) within the Seeb district of Oman from 2022 to 2023 were gathered. The partial least squares structural equation modeli...

Objectives This study aims to study the impact of sociodemographic (SD), health status and resources (HSR), macroeconomic (ME), and Environmental (EV) factors on the infant mortality rate (IMR) in Qatar, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and from 1990 to 2022. Design A retrospective time‐series study employing yearl...

The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries have witnessed remarkable economic growth over recent decades. Arguably, this progress of these major oil and natural gas producers has come to the detriment of the environment in terms of increased CO2 emissions and associated ecological degradation. The effects of these high emissions and environmental...

Background: Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) is a non-invasive treatment method that is increasingly becoming prominent due to the limitations of existing pharmacopsychotherapy modalities. To date, a dearth of studies examines the awareness of rTMS among psychiatrists in the Arabian Gulf population. In this region, resistance to...

With increasing mental health risks among school populations and prevalent bullying, school mental health professionals (SMHP) are crucial globally. This study explores the perspectives of SMHP on bullying in Omani schools, focussing on definitions, types, current practices, and future strategies. Involving 50 Omani SMHP from Muscat Governorate wit...

Background: This study aims to determine the rate of re-attempted suicide among individuals with a prior history of suicidal attempts. Additionally, it seeks to identify factors that could potentially predict future suicide re-attempts. Methods: We retrospectively collected medical data on patients under 18 years of age who were admitted to our eme...

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...

Life expectancy (LE) is a health indicator of a population’s health and well-being. Modeling the trajectory of LE aligns with the objectives of Indonesia’s Vision 2045 and Oman’s Vision 2040. This study examines the influence of health status-resources (HSR), macroeconomic (ME), and sociodemographic (SD) factors on LE in Indonesia and Oman. These t...

Background There is a need for healthcare providers to develop life-story review interventions to enhance the mental well-being and quality of life of older adults. The primary aim of this study is to examine the effects of telling their life stories and creating a life-story book intervention on QoL, depressive symptoms, and life satisfaction in a...

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 knowle...

The study aims to develop an explanatory model for macroeconomic (ME), sociodemographic (SD), and health status-resources (HSR) factors on life expectancy (LE) in Kuwait. Partial least squares-structural equation was used to study 41-year LE data in the Kuwait population. There are significant direct effects from ME (β = 0.520, p = 0.010) and HSR (...

A randomized controlled study was conducted in Singapore and aimed to examine the impacts of life-story book creation for older adults on their life satisfaction. This study recruited 47 older adults (23 life-story and 24 control) aged 60+ years in Singapore. Life Satisfaction Index A (LSIA) was used to measure life satisfaction, and data obtained...

Objectives: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 neu...

Reports from different parts of the world suggest that the COVID-19 pandemic and the resultant lockdown and social distancing measures have heralded unprecedented mental health challenges among children and adolescents. To date, there is a dearth of studies emerging from the Arabian Gulf, where the majority of its population are children and adoles...

Background Children and adolescents diagnosed with cancer often experience psychological distress, encompassing anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). This study aimed to evaluate the prevalence of these conditions among Omani children and adolescents diagnosed with cancer, alongside identifying contributing factors. Metho...

Background Children and adolescents diagnosed with cancer often experience psychological distress, encompassing anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). This study aimed to evaluate the prevalence of these conditions among Omani children and adolescents diagnosed with cancer, alongside identifying contributing factors. Metho...

Objectives: The study aimed to identify subgroups of psychiatric patients in a sample of patients admitted at a tertiary care hospital in Oman who received ECT based on their demographic and clinical outcomes. Methods: Data from adult patients who received ECT at Al-Massarh hospital, Muscat, Oman, were retrospectively collected from medical records...

Abstract Purpose The phenomenon of social withdrawal, known as the hikikomori-like idiom of distress (HLID), has been reported in many countries. This study aimed to explore profiles of Omanis who have HLID. Design/methodology/approach A cross-sectional online survey of 673 out of 1,529 Omanis identified with HLID using the Hikikomori Questionnaire...

This study aimed to assess the prevalence of neuropsychiatric sequelae following traumatic brain injury (TBI) among the Western Asian, South Asian and African regions of the global south. All studies on psychiatric disturbances or cognitive impairment following TBI conducted (until August 2021) in the 83 countries that constitute the aforementioned...

In an era marked by a sweeping pandemic and the encroaching shadow of an energy crisis, the well-being and lifespan of global populations have become pressing concerns for every nation. This research zeroes in on life expectancy (LE), a powerful indicator of societal health in Oman and Qatar. Our study juxtaposes 3 key factors affecting LE: health...

Purpose-This cross-sectional online survey in Oman in April 2021 aimed to assess university students' resilience, stress levels and meaning during the COVID-19 pandemic and identify characteristic profiles. Design/methodology/approach-A cross-sectional survey design was used to collect data from full-time students at one University in Oman. Outcome...

Mosquito-borne diseases (MBDs) are a group of illnesses transmitted by mosquitoes and can be caused by bacteria, viruses, or parasites. These diseases represent a significant global burden of infectious diseases, including morbidity and mortality. This systematic review delves into the multifaceted factors contributing to the spread of mosquito-bor...

Purpose This cross-sectional online survey in Oman in April 2021 aimed to assess university students' resilience, stress levels and meaning during the COVID-19 pandemic and identify characteristic profiles. Design/methodology/approach A cross-sectional survey design was used to collect data from full-time students at one University in Oman. Outcom...

Purpose This cross-sectional online survey in Oman in April 2021 aimed to assess university students' resilience, stress levels and meaning during the COVID-19 pandemic and identify characteristic profiles. Design/methodology/approach A cross-sectional survey design was used to collect data from full-time students at one University in Oman. Outcome...

Background: Reminiscence studies and life reviews have a number of proven advantages. Future generations gain by learning from elders' life experiences, as do older adults themselves who share their memories. Despite Oman's sizable geriatric population, research on older individuals' life experiences is scarce. Therefore, this study aimed to explo...

Purpose As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, many countries have implemented preventive measures that may negatively affect the physical and mental health of older adults. This study aims to investigate the changes in life satisfaction, depressive symptoms and quality-of-life (QoL) of older adults during the post-COVID-19 pandemic in Oman. Design...

Background Imposter syndrome or phenomenon (IP) is a behavioral phenomenon observed in successful individuals where they fail to recognize and internalize their achievements. It is often accompanied by feelings of self-doubt, anxiety, depression, and worries of being exposed as frauds, with the impostors often attributing their achievements to exte...

Objectives To determine the prevalence of psychological distress (ie, anxiety and depressive symptoms) among Omani women diagnosed with breast cancer (BC) and to investigate associations with socio-demographic factors. Design A cross-sectional, self-administered survey was conducted between September 2021 and June 2022. Setting Sultan Qaboos Comp...

Background Phenotypic characterization of the prevalent AmpC β-lactamases in clinical isolates is essential for making informed empirical decisions and critical for strengthening antimicrobial stewardship programmes. This study focused on assessing six assays, two in-house and four commercial phenotypic tests for detection of AmpC, to study the fea...

Background: Reminiscence studies and life reviews have a number of proven advantages. Future generations gain by learning from elders' life experiences, as do older adults themselves who share their memories. Despite Oman's sizable geriatric population, research on older individuals' life experiences is scarce. Therefore, this study aims to explore...

Background Existing literature that examines the Hikikomori-like idiom of distress (HLID) initially labelled this phenomenon as a culture-bound syndrome. However, the increasing number of reports from other parts of the world suggest that HLID could instead be a culture-reactive idiom of distress, originating from biopsychosocial disequilibrium and...

The current literature, mostly Euro-American based, indicates that the presence of meaning in life (MIL) improves resilience and lowers stress. However, the differential mediating roles of resilience in the relationship between the search for and presence of MIL, and stress have not been explored. This study aimed to investigate the differential me...

Despite marked advancements, life expectancy (LE) growth in Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has remained stagnant compared to other developed nations. This study aims to investigate the significant correlation between macroeconomic (ME), sociodemographic (SD), and health status and resources (HSR) factors and LE to formulate an expl...

Purpose Emotional intelligence (EI) can improve patient–doctor relationships, foster empathy, develop teamwork in the workplace, and boost communication skills. This study aims to determine whether a cohort of residents has different profiles to their demographic and EI. Design/methodology/approach A cross-sectional survey was conducted in 2017–20...

Background: Imposter syndrome (IS) is a psychological pattern where successful individuals fail to recognize their achievements and often attribute them to good luck and timing. The presence of Imposter syndrome among medical students is gaining more attention, with studies reporting a strong association with burnout phenomenon, anxiety, and depres...

Despite marked advancements, life expectancy (LE) growth in Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has remained stagnant compared to other developed nations. This study aims to investigate the significant correlation between macroeconomic (ME), sociodemographic (SD), and health status-resources (HSR) factors and LE to formulate an explanat...

BACKGROUND: Social withdrawal and avoidance (SWA) have been studied extensively. However, there is a lack of research on the subtypes of SWA in the Global South. The present review aimed to investigate how common SWA is in the Global South. METHODS: Adhering to the standards of PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Anal...

Background: The infant mortality rate (IMR) is an important reflection of the well-being of infants and the overall health of the population. This study aims to examine the macroeconomic (ME), sociodemographic (SD), and health status and resources (HSR) effects on IMR, as well as how they may interact with each other. Methods: A retrospective ti...

Background: The infant mortality rate (IMR) is an important reflection of the well-being of infants and the overall health of the population. This study aims to examine the macroeconomic (ME), sociodemographic (SD), and health status and resources (HSR) effects on IMR, as well as how they may interact with each other. Methods: A retrospective time-...

Background and aim: Women in Oman and low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) are usually diagnosed with BC at a younger age and more advanced stage, with poor five-year survival. This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of breast cancer (BC) related educational programs among female Omani adolescents. Materials and methods: Six female-onl...

Purpose Women in Oman are usually diagnosed with BC at a younger age and more advanced stage, with poor five-year survival. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of a BC-related educational program among female Omani adolescents. Methods Six female-only public schools were randomly selected from three governorates of Oman and assigned to...

Infant mortality rate (IMR) is a reliable indicator of the health of children and their mothers. Although IMR has declined in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries since the 20th century, it remains a public health concern. This review aimed to examine the determinants of IMR in the GCC countries. All articles published up to July 2022 were...

Cancer is the second leading cause of death worldwide, with attributable mortality expected to continue increasing over time. High school students are often targeted to enhance awareness of cancer risk factors and symptoms and promote early medical help-seeking behaviors. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of a cancer education program...

The factors impacting life expectancy (LE) are important to a country as LE reflects the essential quality of its population. Previous studies showed that other than economic factors, health status and resources (HSR) and sociodemographic (SD) also affect LE. This area has not been previously studied in Bahrain, especially in the past five decades....

Introduction Cervical ribs are the supernumerary ribs that usually arise from the seventh cervical vertebra. Ethnic and geographical variations in cervical ribs and elongated transverse processes have been reported. Therefore, we aimed to study the prevalence of cervical ribs and elongated transverse processes and morphometry of cervical ribs in Om...

Background: Colorectal (CRC) survivors often experience physical and psychological symptoms affecting their health-related quality of life (HRQoL). This study aimed to identify factors impacting HRQoL-related functioning and physical symptoms among adult Omani CRC survivors. Methods: A cross-sectional study of 124 adult CRC survivors was conduct...

Citation: Chan, M.F.; Ganesh, A.; Mahadevan, S.; Shamli, S.A.; Al-Waili, K.; Al-Mukhaini, S.; Al-Rasadi, K.; Al-Adawi, S. A Comprehensive Neuropsychological Study of Familial Hypercholesterolemia and Its Relationship with Psychosocial Functioning: A Biopsychosocial Approach. Brain Sci. 2022, 12, 1127.

Objectives: This study aimed to investigate parental attitude towards psychotropic drugs' use for children's mental disorders. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted from December 2020 to March 2021 at the Department of Behavioural Medicine, Sultan Qaboos University Hospital, Muscat, Oman. A questionnaire was used to determine parents...

BACKGROUND: Over the past few years, there has been an increasing interest to view the diagnosis of Familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) through the lens of the biopsychosocial model. However, other than a few epidemiological surveys, there is a dearth of studies from emerging economies that have examined FH using the biological, psychological and so...

Abstract Objectives: The study aimed to identify subgroups of psychiatric patients in a sample of patients admitted at a tertiary care hospital in Oman who received ECT based on their demographic and clinical outcomes. Methods: Data from patients who received ECT at Al-Massarh hospital, Muscat, Oman, were retrospectively collected from medical reco...

Objectives To examine the effectiveness of the psycho-educational intervention in reducing anxiety and depressive symptoms for women with breast cancer in post- and follow-up status. Data Sources A systematic search of 16 electronic databases to identify all randomized controlled trial studies that examine the effects of psycho-education on anxiet...

Background Anxiety disorders are a significant factor associated with physician burnout and poor patient care, reported to have a significant frequency among the youth in the Middle East. However, to date, no study has explored the prevalence of anxiety among resident physicians in the Arabian Gulf country of Oman. This cross-sectional study, condu...

Purpose: Few studies have sought to evaluate the risk burden of primary caregivers, particularly in Oman. This study aimed to explore whether different risk patterns of caregiver burden exist among the primary caregivers of Omani children with leukemia. Design and methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted between May and November 2020. A to...

Background Persons treated for colorectal cancer (CRC) continue to suffer from physical, psychological, emotional, and social problems after post-treatment completion. Objective To explore whether different profiles exist in a cohort of patients treated for CRC regarding their sociodemographic characteristics, medical, and quality of life outcomes...

Background Colorectal cancer (CRC) patients often experience physical and psychological symptoms which affect quality of life (QOL). Purpose This study aimed to identify factors affecting QOL among adult Omani CRC survivors. Methods A prospective cross-sectional study of 124 adult CRC survivors was conducted at the two main oncology referral hosp...

Background Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD) is among the most common anxiety disorders worldwide with data largely emerging from the Euro-American and Pacific Rim populations. In contrast, there is a dearth of studies among the populations of Arabian Gulf countries including Oman. This study has two interrelated aims: (i) to explore the prevalence of...

Assessment of psychological and emotional disorders is an important indicator of well-being among children and adolescents with cancer. This review aimed to determine the prevalence rates of three major psychological disorders in this population, including anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Preferred Reporting Items for...

The temporal relationship between work-life balance/imbalance, occupational burnout, and poor mental health outcomes have been widely explored. Little has been forthcoming on cognitive functioning among those with work-life imbalance. This study aimed to explore the rate of work-life imbalance and the variation in neuropsychological functioning. Th...

Introduction: the factors determining life expectancy (LE) are crucial for policymakers to study in implementing an effective and accurate intervention in society. In Oman, the available data over the past four decades were not extracted to develop a statistical model to understand how the sociodemographic (SD), macroeconomic (ME), and health-statu...

Background: Recent research has shown that countries in the 'global south' are often characterized by demographic and socio–economic factors that are likely to contribute to the increased incidence of non–intentional injuries, such as traumatic brain injury (TBI). This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to assess the prevalence of neuropsych...

Rehabilitation training for stroke patients is mostly based on face-to-face contact. This affects the routine training during the coronavirus disease outbreak in many hospitals worldwide, including Oman. Perhaps, this problem can be overcome using a virtual reality system. This protocol study aims to compare the outcome measures of the two groups o...

Introduction: depression is considered one of the most common obstacles to daily life activities and quality of life in the elderly. Evidence is accumulating regarding the effectiveness of reminiscence and life review interventions in reducing depression and raising well-being in the elderly. The aim of this review was to determine the effects of...

Background: With the unprecedented spread of the novel SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus, primary healthcare workers (PHCWs) are having to shoulder the increasing weight of this ongoing pandemic. Aims: This study explored the rate and covariates of depressive symptoms among PHCWs in the Muscat governorate. Methods: A cross-sectional online survey was con...

Objectives: Neurocognitive dysfunction has been established in several studies in children with beta-thalassemia major (TM). However, despite its wide occurrence in populations across the Arabian Peninsula, scant attention has been paid to shedding light on neuropsychological functioning among adults with TM. This study aimed to examine the level...

BACKGROUND: Reports from different parts of the world suggest that the COVID-19 pandemic and the resultant lockdown and social distancing measures have heralded unprecedented mental health challenges among children and adolescents. To date, there is a dearth of studies emerging from the Arabian Gulf, where the majority of its population are childre...

BACKGROUND: Reports from different parts of the world suggest that the COVID-19 pandemic and the resultant lockdown and social distancing measures have heralded unprecedented mental health challenges among children and adolescents. To date, there is a dearth of studies emerging from the Arabian Gulf, where the majority of its population are childre...

This study aimed to systematically synthesize and appraise existing literature on the prevalence of eating disorders and disordered eating in Western Asia. A systematic literature search of major English and Arabic databases, i.e., PubMed/Medline, EMBASE, PsychInfo, Web of Science and Scopus (English), Al-Manhal (Arabic) and grey literature was don...

Objectives: Many studies suggest that depression is prevalent among patients suffering from inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD), including Crohn's disease (CD) and ulcerative colitis (UC). Both depression and IBD have a significant disease burden. However, these studies have mostly been conducted among European and American populations and there is...

Recent research has shown that the prevalence of stroke incidents and the number of survivors in developing countries surpass those from developed countries. This study aimed to enumerate the prevalence of post-stroke psychiatric and cognitive symptoms among stroke survivors from West and South Asia and Africa through a systematic review and meta-a...

Aim: Despite the much heralded epidemic of adjustment difficulties, health-care workers (HCW), who are likely to be at risk and impacted with mental health issues, have received scant attention. This study aimed to determine whether definable profiles exist in a cohort of HCWs associated with demographic and mental health problems. Methods: An o...

Background Despite efforts to improve patient safety, medical errors remain prevalent among healthcare workers. The aim of this study is to investigate the relationships between self-reported medical errors, occupational outcomes and socio-demographic variables. Methods The study employed a cross-sectional design to survey healthcare workers at a...

Aims To explore whether different profiles exist in a cohort of nurses regarding demographic and occupational outcomes. Background Nurses will facing many occupational problems, including workplace bullying, work-life imbalance, burnout, and medical errors. Methods A cross-sectional study included 232 nurses working in a hospital in Oman. Data wa...

Objectives: Although typically considered a condition affecting children, scientific evidence has shown that 30-50% of those diagnosed with ADHD in childhood continue to suffer from this condition after the age of 18. This study sought to address the gap in the literature, and to describe the socio-demographic and clinical characteristics of ADHD p...

Background The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), with its predominant ‘youth bulge’ among its 54 million people, has witnessed an exponential increase in research pertinent to Child and Adolescent Mental Health (CAMH). Aside from a few narrative reviews, to date, no critical appraisal examining the magnitude of CAMH has emerged from this region. Aim...

ABSTRACT Background: One of the many repercussions from the COVID-19 pandemic has been stress. The death toll from the pandemic, as well as sleep loss, have been noted to be the root causes of COVID- 19 related stress and distress among students in the Arabian Gulf countries. Aims: This study aimed to examine the relationship between self- reported...

Objectives: This study aimed to assess the knowledge, attitudes and practices (KAPs) of primary care physicians (PCPs) regarding tobacco dependence treatment (TDT) and to identify barriers to TDT practice in Muscat, Oman. Methods: This cross-sectional study was carried out from September 2019 to December 2019 at all 27 health centres in Muscat....

Introduction: in Oman, there is a need to understand the profile of primary care physicians' (PCP) knowledge, attitude, and practice, and barriers (KAPB) towards tobacco dependence treatment (TDT). Their profile will directly affect their consultation and contribution to health care educators to develop an appropriate educational program for the P...

Objective: This review was aimed at systematically synthesizing and appraising the existing literature of sociodemographic, macroeconomic, and health resources factors on life expectancy. Methods: A systematic literature search of English databases, that is, PubMed/MEDLINE were scrutinized for exploring sociodemographic, macroeconomic, and healt...

Objectives: Childhood cancers affect 6.7% of those under 14 in Oman, with leukemia being the most common. The psychological distress of having a child with leukemia is often compounded by perceived unmet needs by the child's primary caregiver. We aimed to identify factors contributing to perceived unmet needs among primary caregivers of Omani chil...

Work-life balance/imbalance has been increasingly recognized as being critically involved in poor adjustment in occupational settings. Little has been forthcoming on cognitive functioning among those with work-life imbalance. This study was to explore the rate of work-life imbalance, variation in neuropsychological functioning. The relationship bet...

Objective This study aims to assess and compare demographic and psychological factors and sleep status of frontline healthcare workers (HCWs) in relation to non-frontline HCWs. Design, settings, participants and outcomes This cross-sectional study was conducted from 8 April 2020 to 17 April 2020 using an online survey across varied healthcare sett...

Introduction: Depressive symptoms have been widely reported among people living with HIV (PLHIV) around the world. The extent of this on PLHIV in the Arabian Peninsula is unclear. This study aims to examine the prevalence of depressive symptoms using the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) in adult Omani patients with HIV attending a tertiary ca...

The implementation of effective interventional cancer education programs in schools could help to reduce delays in diagnosis and improve cancer survival by increasing awareness of risk factors and symptoms among students. The aim of this review was to determine the effectiveness of interventional cancer education programs delivered to school studen...

Background: Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD) is among the most common anxiety disorders worldwide with data largely emerging from the Euro-American and Pacific Rim populations. In contrast, there is a dearth of studies among the populations of Arabian Gulf countries including Oman. This study has two interrelated aims: (i) to explore the prevalence of...

OBJECTIVE: This study aims to assess and compare demographic and psychological factors and sleep status of frontline HCWs in relation to non-frontline HCWs DESIGN, SETTINGS, AND PARTICIPANTS This cross-sectional study was conducted using an online survey from the 8th to the 17th of April 2020 across varied health care settings in Oman accruing 1139...