Coordinator: Dr. Omar Al Omari / College of Nursing

Abstract:

Adolescence is defined as the age period between 10 to 19 years according to WHO’s classification. Youth is also defined as the age period between 15 to 24 years, and it includes the middle and late adolescence. Although most of the Omani population composed of people aged less than 24 years old, there is limited research that investigates the communicable and non-communicable diseases in this population. Neglecting the psychosocial and physical health issues for this group will cast a shadow on their future life and lead to more severe physical, social, psychological, and economic ramifications as well as the future of the coming generations and hence the society in large. Therefore, the research group will explore the health issues related to this age group using various scientific methods (quantitative and qualitative), approaches (surveys, interviews, point prevalence studies, prospective studies, case-control studies, and experimental studies) and instruments (validated and newly constructed instruments). Researchers will inform the decision about the results of their studies and will collaborate with various sectors to develop new educational packages and health policies to improve the quality of life of this vulnerable age group.