Oman Medical Journal最新文献

{"title":"Human Papillomavirus Vaccination: Overcoming Barriers to Hesitancy in the GCC Countries.","authors":"Salah Al Awaidy, Thuria Al Rawahi, Faryal Khamis, Jaffar A Al-Tawfiq","doi":"10.5001/omj.2026.70","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5001/omj.2026.70","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":19667,"journal":{"name":"Oman Medical Journal","volume":"41 4","pages":"e849"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-07-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13628513/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149113186","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Beyond the Clinic: Voices for Strengthening Public Health Expertise in Oman.","authors":"Thamra Al Ghafri, Fatma Al Ajmi, Ahmed Al Qasmi, Ahmed Al Mandhari","doi":"10.5001/omj.2026.68","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5001/omj.2026.68","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":19667,"journal":{"name":"Oman Medical Journal","volume":"41 3","pages":"e831"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-05-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13579014/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148990922","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Clinical and Molecular Characteristics of Children with Beckwith-Wiedemann Syndrome and Isolated Hemi Hyperplasia at Sultan Qaboos University Hospital with Their Surveillance Outcomes.","authors":"Wan Nur Amalina Zakaria","doi":"10.5001/omj.2026.45","DOIUrl":"10.5001/omj.2026.45","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":19667,"journal":{"name":"Oman Medical Journal","volume":"41 3","pages":"e850"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-05-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13273388/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148278324","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Beyond Mechanical Failure: Esophagitis Causing Post Myotomy Obstruction in Congenital Achalasia.","authors":"Moosa Al-Lawati, Laila Al Yazidi, Aftab Anwar, Ravi Chandra, Alghalya Al Maawali, Asim Qureshi, Yusriya Al-Rawahi","doi":"10.5001/omj.2026.52","DOIUrl":"10.5001/omj.2026.52","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":19667,"journal":{"name":"Oman Medical Journal","volume":"41 2","pages":"e828"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-03-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13342693/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148412611","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"An Overlooked Cause of Upper Gastrointestinal Obstruction in Children.","authors":"Al Munther Al Oraimi, Yusriya Al Rawahi, Yarab Al Balushi, Aftab Anwar, Sumaiya Al Hadhrami, Naeema Al Shibili","doi":"10.5001/omj.2025.95","DOIUrl":"10.5001/omj.2025.95","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":19667,"journal":{"name":"Oman Medical Journal","volume":"41 2","pages":"e827"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-03-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13601947/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149040262","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Letter to the Editor: Prevalence and Risk Factors of Significant Hepatic Fibrosis in Omani Patients with HBeAg-negative Chronic Hepatitis B Virus Infection: A Retrospective Study.","authors":"Mahmood Dhahir Al-Mendalawi","doi":"10.5001/omj.2025.102","DOIUrl":"10.5001/omj.2025.102","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":19667,"journal":{"name":"Oman Medical Journal","volume":"41 2","pages":"e829"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-03-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13373705/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148472033","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Prevalence, Severity, and Determinants of Low Back Pain Among Nurses at Sohar Hospital, Oman: A Cross-sectional Study.","authors":"Malik Saif Al Jabri, Abdulaziz Saad AlMutairi, Hamed Khamis Al Reesi, Sami Mohammed Al Mujaini, Ahmed Obaid Al Mashaykhi, Zalikha Khamis Al-Marzouqi, Aida Saeed Al Dhoani, Eman Elsayed Abd-Ellatif","doi":"10.5001/omj.2025.112","DOIUrl":"10.5001/omj.2025.112","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objectives: </strong>Low back pain (LBP) is a common occupational issue among healthcare professionals, yet data from Oman are limited. This study aimed to assess the prevalence, severity, consequences, and determinants of LBP among nurses at a tertiary hospital in Oman.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This cross-sectional study was conducted at Sohar Hospital in September 2024 and included nurses from all departments. Participants were recruited through convenience sampling and completed a structured electronic questionnaire covering sociodemographic, medical, and work-related factors. LBP was assessed using the Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire, and pain severity was measured using a numeric rating scale. The data were analyzed statistically.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Of the 385 nurses surveyed, 317 (82.3%) reported LBP. Among those with LBP, 91 (28.7%) reported severe pain, and seven (2.2%) reported the worst possible pain. More than one-third (34.1%) of affected nurses required medical consultation, and 149 (47.0%) reported that the pain prevented them from performing their work. Binary logistic regression analysis identified female gender (AOR = 3.972, 95% CI: 1.061-14.879; <i>p =</i> 0.041), Omani nationality (AOR for non-Omani nurses = 0.149, 95% CI: 0.057-0.392; <i>p</i> < 0.001), history of surgical procedures (AOR = 3.149, 95% CI: 1.518-6.533; <i>p =</i> 0.002), perceived inadequate staffing (AOR = 2.312, 95% CI: 1.160-4.624; <i>p =</i> 0.017), and assignment in the female internal medicine ward (AOR = 11.022, 95% CI: 1.570-77.383; <i>p =</i> 0.016) as factors significantly associated with LBP.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>LBP is highly prevalent among nurses at Sohar Hospital and is associated with several personal and occupational factors, including gender, nationality, surgical history, ward assignment, and perceived staffing inadequacy. Targeted interventions, including workplace ergonomic modifications, adequate staffing policies, and preventive occupational health programs, are warranted to mitigate the burden of LBP and enhance nurses' well-being and performance.</p>","PeriodicalId":19667,"journal":{"name":"Oman Medical Journal","volume":"41 2","pages":"e813"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-03-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13601948/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149040332","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Letter in Reply: Prevalence and Risk Factors of Significant Hepatic Fibrosis in Omani Patients with HBeAg-negative Chronic Hepatitis B Virus Infection.","authors":"Said A Al-Busafi","doi":"10.5001/omj.2025.111","DOIUrl":"10.5001/omj.2025.111","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":19667,"journal":{"name":"Oman Medical Journal","volume":"41 2","pages":"e830"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-03-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13535957/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148880893","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Stolen Femininity of Women with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome: A Review.","authors":"Hana Al Sumri, Rahma Al Kindi, Sanaa Al Sumry, Rahma Al Hadhrami, Asma Al Salmani","doi":"10.5001/omj.2025.59","DOIUrl":"10.5001/omj.2025.59","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Polycystic ovary syndrome is a common endocrine disorder among women of reproductive age worldwide and is increasingly recognized in Oman. Hormonal imbalances, particularly elevated androgen levels, underline many of its manifestations, leading to excessive male-pattern hair growth, acne, and oily skin. These visible manifestations can significantly affect self-esteem and body image. Furthermore, these hormonal imbalances disrupt the menstrual cycle, causing irregular or absent periods, and making natural conception difficult. As such, polycystic ovary syndrome deeply influences a woman's perceptions of her femininity and societal norms surrounding womanhood. This can be particularly distressing to women in Middle Eastern societies including Oman, where motherhood is highly valued. Recognizing this broad range of issues is important for developing culturally appropriate interventions to address both the physical and psychological consequences of this condition, thereby improving the quality of life of affected women.</p>","PeriodicalId":19667,"journal":{"name":"Oman Medical Journal","volume":"41 2","pages":"e811"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-03-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13228989/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148157558","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Fetomaternal Outcomes of Induced versus Spontaneous Labor in an Urban Omani Hospital.","authors":"Afusat Odunola Olabinjo, Sofiullah Olayinka Abubakar, Shruthi Gunna, Mona Ali Shagga Eleheimer, Reham Sayed Salim Taha, Sheikha Ali Mohammad Al-Abri","doi":"10.5001/omj.2025.99","DOIUrl":"10.5001/omj.2025.99","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objectives: </strong>Induction of labor (IOL) is a common obstetric procedure with ongoing debate about its safety and efficacy. This study compared fetal and maternal outcomes between women who underwent IOL and those who experienced spontaneous labor.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This retrospective comparative study included 260 pregnant women with singleton pregnancies planned for vaginal delivery at Armed Forces Hospital, Muscat, divided into 130 women who underwent IOL and 130 who had spontaneous labor. Data were extracted from their hospital records. The fetomaternal outcomes of interest were mode of delivery, duration of labor stages, maternal complications, neonate's Apgar score, admission to neonatal intensive care unit, duration of hospital stay, and status at discharge.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The IOL rate was 18.2%. Compared with spontaneous labor, cesarean delivery and operative vaginal delivery were significantly higher in the IOL group (26.2% vs. 14.6% and 10.0% vs. 6.9%) respectively; (p = 0.031). Fetal distress was the leading indication for the operative deliveries (49.1%). Women with previous cesarean section had a significantly higher rate of operative delivery (p = 0.030). Maternal and neonatal complications were low and similar between the groups. The admission-to-delivery interval and total duration of hospital stay in hours were also significantly longer in induced parturients (33:58 ± 27:20 vs. 8:49 ± 13:09, p = 0.001 and 90:44 ± 57:00 vs 63:12 ± 98:29, p = 0.008, respectively).</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Although IOL is associated with an increased risk of operative delivery, overall fetomaternal outcomes are comparable to those of spontaneous labor, supporting a similar safety profile. IOL should therefore be offered when clinically indicated. The associated possibility of longer hospital stay should be included in patient counseling and healthcare facility planning.</p>","PeriodicalId":19667,"journal":{"name":"Oman Medical Journal","volume":"41 1","pages":"e791"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-01-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13434259/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148673991","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}