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Vidya Seshan
Researcher at Sultan Qaboos University
Publications - 31
Citations - 280
Vidya Seshan is an academic researcher from Sultan Qaboos University. The author has contributed to research in topics: Medicine & Health care. The author has an hindex of 8, co-authored 25 publications receiving 212 citations.
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Anemia in pregnancy-consequences and challenges: A review of literature
TL;DR: Anemia is the most frequent maternal complication of pregnancy and is prevalent from mild to severe degree with substantial variations across trimesters, and prevalence is due to associated factors and lack of deficiency of vitamin B12, low BMI, infection with ascariasis, deficient dietary consumption of foods fortified with iron, low socioeconomic conditions and high parity.
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Self-reported urinary incontinence and factors associated with symptom severity in community dwelling adult women: implications for women’s health promotion
TL;DR: The predictors reported here can be used to priotize care for affected women and to encourage early uptake of health actions and behaviors that promote pelvic floor strengthening in at risk women who may be reluctant to disclose UI.
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What do Omani Women know about Breast Cancer Symptoms
Lakshmi Renganathan,Shanthi Ramasubramaniam,Salem Said Al-Touby,Vidya Seshan,Amal Al-Balushi,Warda Al-Amri,Yusra Al-Nasseri,Yuthar Al-Rawahi +7 more
TL;DR: There was lack of awareness and knowledge on breast cancer symptoms among Omani women, and education status and family history of breast cancer was significantly related to a higher knowledge level.
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Challenges and Strategies for Building and Maintaining Effective Preceptor-Preceptee Relationships among Nurses
TL;DR: Preceptors should be encouraged to identify challenges that hinder the building of effective relationships with preceptees early during their preceptorship, to transform the preceptorship experience into one that is fulfilling for both preceptors and preceptees.
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Improving vaginal examinations performed by midwives.
TL;DR: A concerted effort is needed to pay attention to the frequency of VEs, the management of pain and distress, information-giving and the preferences of the patient, so that the patient can feel in control during a VE.