A5057166765- Autism Spectrum Disorder Research
- Family and Disability Support Research
- Child Nutrition and Feeding Issues
- Child Nutrition and Water Access
- Genetics and Neurodevelopmental Disorders
- Child Development and Digital Technology
- Sleep and related disorders
- Breastfeeding Practices and Influences
- Iron Metabolism and Disorders
- Infant Development and Preterm Care
- COVID-19 and healthcare impacts
- Global Maternal and Child Health
- Infant Nutrition and Health
- Fatty Acid Research and Health
- Assistive Technology in Communication and Mobility
- Hemoglobinopathies and Related Disorders
- Language Acquisition and Education
- Healthcare Systems and Reforms
- Gestational Diabetes Research and Management
- Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
Sultan Qaboos University
2010-2021
Abstract: Previous studies carried out in Euro-American populations have unequivocally indicated that psychological disorders of the CASD (caregivers children with autism spectrum disorder) are marked high levels stress, anxiety, and depression. This finding has been attributed to reaction having care for a child neurodevelopmental disorders. While there reports on disorder Arab/Islamic countries such as Oman, is no study from this region, our knowledge, reporting performance indices...
Despite that hereditary diseases are widespread among the Arab population due to high rates of consanguineous marriages, research regarding community awareness towards premarital carrier screening in some countries such as Oman, is extremely scarce. This study aimed investigate knowledge and attitude (PMCS) Oman.A cross-sectional was conducted using a self-administered questionnaire which distributed 400 Omani adults aged 20-35 who attended primary healthcare institutions at South Batinah...
Children with special needs such as those autism spectrum disorder have been recorded ostracized and stigmatized in many parts of the world. Little is known about whether negative views are present among mainstream teachers Oman. A cross-sectional study was conducted to evaluate school teachers’ awareness an urban region total 164 were randomly enrolled from five schools. Misconceptions found be common country. We posit that lack likely rooted sociocultural patterning well conflicting often...
Genetic, nutrition, and environmental factors have each been implicated as sources of risk for autism. Oxidative stress, including low plasma levels the antioxidant glutathione, has reported by numerous autism studies, which can disrupt methylation-dependent epigenetic regulation gene expression with neurodevelopmental consequences. We investigated status redox methylation metabolites, well level protein homocysteinylation hair mercury levels, in autistic neurotypical control Omani children,...
BACKGROUND: Many developing countries such as Oman are marred with the rising tide of children autism and lack specialized services for these children. Within existing compartmentalized centralized health care organizations, general practitioners (GPs) likely to serve first level contact relevant diagnosis referral remedial services. This study aims explore awareness among GPs in on issue pertinent etiology, signs symptoms, perceived correlates, well consequence having autism. Related this...
Studies conducted in the West countries suggest that sleep habits and disordered are common among children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). To explore rates of ASD comparison to typically developing (TD) children, other intellectual disabilities (ID). A case control study was 122 cases (ASD group), 2 randomly-selected groups: 81 than (ID group) 90 developed (TD group). Overall, mean score Children's Sleep Habit Questionnaire for group higher compared ID TD which indicated had a lower...
Background Among developing countries, there is dearth of information related to sleep problems among children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and their sequel on parents health. Objective To explore indices disturbances ASD compared control groups, the association between stress parents. Methods A population‐based case study was conducted 122 cases (ASD group), randomly‐selected two groups: 81 intellectual disabilities other than (ID group) 90 typically developed (TD group)....
Background Several antenatal and perinatal adverse events have been reported to be potentially associated with increased risk of occurrence autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Among these is the gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM). Objectives To evaluate potential association between GDM ASD. Methods A retrospective cohort study has nested on a community trial titled as “Delaying Development Diabetes Mellitus type 2 (AMAL study)” in Oman. The population included 532 women total 3,196...
Background Early life events, especially during perinatal and neonatal period, have been proposed as important factors in the etiologic pathways of autism. Objectives To evaluate association between selected antental adverse events autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Methods A retrospective case‐control study has nested on ongoing prospective cohort study, it included 102 ASD cases controls. Results Adjusted odds ratios (OR) were generated from logistic regression models. was found to be...