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Papers by Hana Alsumri

International journal of advanced academic studies, Oct 1, 2022

PubMed, Feb 1, 2023

Background: To understand the psychosocial experience of infertility among women with polycystic ... more Background: To understand the psychosocial experience of infertility among women with polycystic ovarian syndrome in Oman. Materials and methods: In this qualitative study, semi-structured interviews were conducted with 20 Omani women diagnosed with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) and infertility across two fertility clinics, in Muscat-Oman. Interviews were audio-recorded, transcribed analysed verbatim and qualitatively using the framework approach. Results: Four main themes emerged from participants' interviews related to the cultural aspects around infertility, the impact of infertility on participants' emotions, the effects of infertility on couples' relationship and self-management strategies for dealing with infertility. Culturally, women are expected to conceive soon after marriage, and most participants were blamed for the delay rather than their husbands. Participants experienced psychosocial pressure to bear children, mainly from in laws, where some admitted that their husbands' family suggested they remarried for having children. The majority of women mentioned being emotionally supported by their partners; however marital tensions in the form of negative emotions and threats of divorce were apparent in couples that had been experiencing infertility for longer time. Women were emotionally feeling lonely, jealous and inferior to other women with children and concerned that they would not have children to look after them in older age. Although women who had experienced infertility for a greater duration seemed to become more resilient and cope better, other participants described how they were using different strategies to cope with infertility including taking up new activities; whereas others admitted moving out from their in laws' house or avoiding social gatherings where the topic of children was likely to come up. Conclusion: Omani women with PCOS and infertility experience significant psychosocial challenges given the high value placed on fertility within the culture as a result they seem to adapt a variety of coping strategies. Health care providers may consider offering emotional support during consultations.

Research review, Oct 19, 2022

Background: Contraceptive methods play a significant role in family planning. However, the knowle... more Background: Contraceptive methods play a significant role in family planning. However, the knowledge and attitude toward contraception among young female students in Oman is still unknown. Objective: To assess the knowledge and attitude towards contraception among female college students attending Sultan Qaboos University-Oman. Method: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 196 bachelor female college students using an online questionnaire. Information regarding their demographic characteristics, knowledge and attitude towards contraception were collected. Results: More than half of the participants (n=127, 64.8%) selected "planning for pregnancies" as a meaning of family planning. Most of the participants (n=168; 85.7%) heard about contraception for the first time between the age of 15 to 19 years old. The vast majority of female students (n=183; 93.4%) knew about the different types of contraceptive methods with the "pill" being the most commonly known method (n=181; 92.3%), while emergency contraception was the least known method (n=26; 13.3%). The most frequent contraception knowledge source was "school and college" (n=169; 86.2%). 14.8% (n=35) of the unmarried students selected "concerns from side effects" as the reason for their nonintention to use contraception in the future. A significant association was found between living in urban areas and female students' having a better knowledge about the different contraceptive methods compared to living in rural areas (P-value= 0.041). Conclusions: Educational programs about the different contraceptive methods, their importance, and use are required to be delivered to young female adults early before marriage to help eliminate misconceptions and thus increase its utilization in the future.

Journal of Family and Community Medicine, Feb 28, 2023

International Journal of Fertility & Sterility, Feb 1, 2023

Background: To understand the psychosocial experience of infertility among women with polycystic ... more Background: To understand the psychosocial experience of infertility among women with polycystic ovarian syndrome in Oman. Materials and Methods: In this qualitative study, semi-structured interviews were conducted with 20 Omani women diagnosed with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) and infertility across two fertility clinics, in Muscat-Oman. Interviews were audio-recorded, transcribed analysed verbatim and qualitatively using the framework approach. Results: Four main themes emerged from participants' interviews related to the cultural aspects around infertility, the impact of infertility on participants' emotions, the effects of infertility on couples' relationship and selfmanagement strategies for dealing with infertility. Culturally, women are expected to conceive soon after marriage, and most participants were blamed for the delay rather than their husbands. Participants experienced psychosocial pressure to bear children, mainly from in laws, where some admitted that their husbands' family suggested they remarried for having children. The majority of women mentioned being emotionally supported by their partners; however marital tensions in the form of negative emotions and threats of divorce were apparent in couples that had been experiencing infertility for longer time. Women were emotionally feeling lonely, jealous and inferior to other women with children and concerned that they would not have children to look after them in older age. Although women who had experienced infertility for a greater duration seemed to become more resilient and cope better, other participants described how they were using different strategies to cope with infertility including taking up new activities; whereas others admitted moving out from their in laws' house or avoiding social gatherings where the topic of children was likely to come up. Conclusion: Omani women with PCOS and infertility experience significant psychosocial challenges given the high value placed on fertility within the culture as a result they seem to adapt a variety of coping strategies. Health care providers may consider offering emotional support during consultations.

International Journal of Advanced Academic Studies

Modern contraceptive methods are considered an effective way to achieve family planning. It is al... more Modern contraceptive methods are considered an effective way to achieve family planning. It is also an efficient way to improve the overall health of both mothers and their children. This is achieved by helping women plan their pregnancies and reduce the number of unwanted pregnancies and through having a spacing gap between born children. It is also an essential mean to reduce the country's fertility rate and thus help in its economic growth. The scientific evidence supports that the risks from using modern contraception methods are much less compared to the risks of pregnancy and delivery especially if they are high risk and unplanned. However, the utilization of these modern family planning methods is unsatisfactorily slow particularly among women in countries of the developing world. Although provision of family planning services and allowing an easy access should be encouraged, more attention should be directed towards the role of women's autonomy in their likelihood to utilize these services.

Research Review

Background Poly cystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a common endocrine problem among women of repro... more Background Poly cystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a common endocrine problem among women of reproductive age. The estimated prevalence is 6-12% worldwide using the Rotterdam diagnostic criteria. A recent study showed a prevalence of 7% in Oman. Evidence is lacking about the association of PCOS and the reproductive health of women in the Middle East including Oman. Despite extensive research, it is still unclear whether PCOS carries an increased risk of adverse outcomes in mothers and their newborns. PCOS is also a common cause of anovulatory infertility. However, the psychosocial impact of infertility experienced by women with PCOS is a neglected research area. Studying the lived experience of infertility among Omani women is important, given the cultural context of the region where no evidence is yet available. Furthermore in attempting to evaluate fertility services it is vital to understand both patients’ and healthcare providers’ (HCPs) perceptions on the care provided in fertil...

African journal of reproductive health, 2015

Contraceptive use is vital in protecting the health of women and the survival of their children. ... more Contraceptive use is vital in protecting the health of women and the survival of their children. This study aims to test whether women's autonomy influences their use of modern contraception methods and to determine the mediating effect of education and employment. A cross sectional study using Egypt's 2008 demographic and health survey was carried out including a sample of 13,734 married women aged 15-49 years. Women's decision-making autonomy score was obtained from 5 questions on who has the final say on various household decisions. Household decision-making autonomy was significantly associated with current modern contraceptive use. Women with intermediate and high autonomy were 1.19 (95%CI 1.04-1.35) and 1.32 (95% CI 1.18-1.49) more likely to use modern contraception methods compared to women with low autonomy. Women's education and employment did not mediate this relation. This study supports the evidence of the positive role of women's autonomy on their up...

Vol 17, No 2, April-June , Pages: 107-114, 2023

Background: To understand the psychosocial experience of infertility among women with polycystic ... more Background: To understand the psychosocial experience of infertility among women with polycystic ovarian syndrome in Oman. Materials and Methods: In this qualitative study, semi-structured interviews were conducted with 20 Omani women diagnosed with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) and infertility across two fertility clinics, in Muscat-Oman. Interviews were audio-recorded, transcribed analysed verbatim and qualitatively using the framework approach. Results: Four main themes emerged from participants' interviews related to the cultural aspects around infertility, the impact of infertility on participants' emotions, the effects of infertility on couples' relationship and selfmanagement strategies for dealing with infertility. Culturally, women are expected to conceive soon after marriage, and most participants were blamed for the delay rather than their husbands. Participants experienced psychosocial pressure to bear children, mainly from in laws, where some admitted that their husbands' family suggested they remarried for having children. The majority of women mentioned being emotionally supported by their partners; however marital tensions in the form of negative emotions and threats of divorce were apparent in couples that had been experiencing infertility for longer time. Women were emotionally feeling lonely, jealous and inferior to other women with children and concerned that they would not have children to look after them in older age. Although women who had experienced infertility for a greater duration seemed to become more resilient and cope better, other participants described how they were using different strategies to cope with infertility including taking up new activities; whereas others admitted moving out from their in laws' house or avoiding social gatherings where the topic of children was likely to come up. Conclusion: Omani women with PCOS and infertility experience significant psychosocial challenges given the high value placed on fertility within the culture as a result they seem to adapt a variety of coping strategies. Health care providers may consider offering emotional support during consultations.

International journal of advanced academic studies, Oct 1, 2022

PubMed, Feb 1, 2023

Research review, Oct 19, 2022

Journal of Family and Community Medicine, Feb 28, 2023

International Journal of Fertility & Sterility, Feb 1, 2023

Background: To understand the psychosocial experience of infertility among women with polycystic ... more Background: To understand the psychosocial experience of infertility among women with polycystic ovarian syndrome in Oman. Materials and Methods: In this qualitative study, semi-structured interviews were conducted with 20 Omani women diagnosed with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) and infertility across two fertility clinics, in Muscat-Oman. Interviews were audio-recorded, transcribed analysed verbatim and qualitatively using the framework approach. Results: Four main themes emerged from participants' interviews related to the cultural aspects around infertility, the impact of infertility on participants' emotions, the effects of infertility on couples' relationship and selfmanagement strategies for dealing with infertility. Culturally, women are expected to conceive soon after marriage, and most participants were blamed for the delay rather than their husbands. Participants experienced psychosocial pressure to bear children, mainly from in laws, where some admitted that their husbands' family suggested they remarried for having children. The majority of women mentioned being emotionally supported by their partners; however marital tensions in the form of negative emotions and threats of divorce were apparent in couples that had been experiencing infertility for longer time. Women were emotionally feeling lonely, jealous and inferior to other women with children and concerned that they would not have children to look after them in older age. Although women who had experienced infertility for a greater duration seemed to become more resilient and cope better, other participants described how they were using different strategies to cope with infertility including taking up new activities; whereas others admitted moving out from their in laws' house or avoiding social gatherings where the topic of children was likely to come up. Conclusion: Omani women with PCOS and infertility experience significant psychosocial challenges given the high value placed on fertility within the culture as a result they seem to adapt a variety of coping strategies. Health care providers may consider offering emotional support during consultations.

International Journal of Advanced Academic Studies

Research Review

African journal of reproductive health, 2015

Vol 17, No 2, April-June , Pages: 107-114, 2023

Background: To understand the psychosocial experience of infertility among women with polycystic ... more Background: To understand the psychosocial experience of infertility among women with polycystic ovarian syndrome in Oman. Materials and Methods: In this qualitative study, semi-structured interviews were conducted with 20 Omani women diagnosed with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) and infertility across two fertility clinics, in Muscat-Oman. Interviews were audio-recorded, transcribed analysed verbatim and qualitatively using the framework approach. Results: Four main themes emerged from participants' interviews related to the cultural aspects around infertility, the impact of infertility on participants' emotions, the effects of infertility on couples' relationship and selfmanagement strategies for dealing with infertility. Culturally, women are expected to conceive soon after marriage, and most participants were blamed for the delay rather than their husbands. Participants experienced psychosocial pressure to bear children, mainly from in laws, where some admitted that their husbands' family suggested they remarried for having children. The majority of women mentioned being emotionally supported by their partners; however marital tensions in the form of negative emotions and threats of divorce were apparent in couples that had been experiencing infertility for longer time. Women were emotionally feeling lonely, jealous and inferior to other women with children and concerned that they would not have children to look after them in older age. Although women who had experienced infertility for a greater duration seemed to become more resilient and cope better, other participants described how they were using different strategies to cope with infertility including taking up new activities; whereas others admitted moving out from their in laws' house or avoiding social gatherings where the topic of children was likely to come up. Conclusion: Omani women with PCOS and infertility experience significant psychosocial challenges given the high value placed on fertility within the culture as a result they seem to adapt a variety of coping strategies. Health care providers may consider offering emotional support during consultations.