Noura Alomair

Dados Biográficos

ID6683621
NOMENoura Alomair
PRENOMESNoura
SOBRENOMEAlomair
ASSINATURAALOMAIR N
AFILIAÇÕESKing Saud University
ORCID0000-0001-7818-7854
VERIFICADOSim
TOTAL DE OBRAS8
TOTAL DE CITAÇÕES8
TOTAL COMO AUTOR8
TOTAL COMO EDITOR0
PRIMEIRO ANO DE PUBLICAÇÃO2021
ANO MAIS RECENTE DE PUBLICAÇÃO2026
ÍNDICE H2

  • Public's perceptions and attitudes toward HIV and people living with HIV in GCC countries

    Open AccessNoura Alomair, Samah AlageelARTICLEFrontiers in Public Health2026

    Background: Despite advances in HIV treatment, stigma and discrimination toward people living with HIV (PLHIV) remain widespread across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. Limited qualitative research has explored both public attitudes and the lived experiences of PLHIV in the region. Methods: This qualitative study used semi-structured interviews with twenty-seven participants from five GCC countries, including PLHIV and members of the…

  • Factors influencing decisions to seek mental healthcare in the Arab Gulf states

    Open AccessSamah Alageel, Norah Alsadhan et al.ARTICLEBMC Public Health2025

    Our research identified several factors that affect accessing mental healthcare in the GCC, including personal, family, societal, cultural, religious, and healthcare system factors. We expect that the findings will inform the development of policies and interventions designed to facilitate access to mental healthcare services in the GCC

  • Public perceptions of digital mental health awareness campaign in the Arab Gulf states

    Open AccessNoura Alomair, Ghadah Alkhaldi et al.ARTICLEFrontiers in Public Health2024

    Mental illness is a significant public health concern and a leading cause of disability worldwide. Research shows a lack of mental health knowledge and inappropriate practices in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states. Our study aimed to evaluate individuals’ perspectives on mental health by analyzing their responses to a digital campaign directed at GCC adolescents. We conducted a qualitative thematic analysis of comments in response to the G…

  • Public perceptions of HIV/Aids awareness in the Gulf Council Cooperation countries

    Open AccessSamah Alageel, Norah Alsadhan et al.ARTICLEInternational Journal for Equity…2024

    Muslims in the GCC recognise the importance of spreading awareness about HIV. However, they stress the need to balance religious sensitivity with the delivery of open and transparent health messages. Engaging the target community, including high-risk individuals, in planning health campaigns is crucial for improving the acceptance, reach, inclusivity, and understanding of health awareness programs

  • Muslim women’s perspectives on the barriers to sexually transmitted infections testing and diagnosis in Saudi Arabia

    Open AccessNoura Alomair, Samah Alageel et al.ARTICLEFrontiers in Public Health2023

    Background: Muslim women are especially vulnerable to sexually transmitted infections (STI) and are at higher risk of under-detection. Evidence on the unique barriers to STI testing and diagnosis among Muslim communities is severely lacking. Understanding the complexity of accessing STI testing and diagnosis in Muslim communities is an area that requires further exploration. We aimed to explore the multilevel barriers to STI testing and diagnosis…

  • Are the Arab Gulf States Ready for HIV/Aids Discussions? A Qualitative Thematic Analysis

    Open AccessSamah Alageel, Noura AlomairARTICLESexuality Research and Social…2023Referências: 2

    Introduction There is a lack of awareness of HIV/AIDS nature, mode of transmission, and prevention amongst Muslims, with socio-cultural and religious factors contributing to the lack of awareness. This research was aimed at examining people’s perceptions and views of HIV/AIDS awareness content in the Gulf Council Cooperation (GCC) region. Methods We performed a qualitative thematic analysis of comments posted on an HIV/AIDS educational video by “…

  • Barriers to Sexual and Reproductive Wellbeing Among Saudi Women

    Open AccessNoura Alomair, Samah Alageel et al.ARTICLESexuality Research and Social…2021Citada por: 2Referências: 5

    Introduction In Saudi Arabia, sexual and reproductive health education is not offered in any formal setting, and there is a significant lack of knowledge amongst Saudi women. This study aimed to explore barriers to Saudi women’s sexual and reproductive wellbeing. Methods The study employed qualitative methods using semi-structured interviews with women in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia in 2019. The data were analysed using thematic analysis. Results Twenty…

  • Sexual and reproductive health knowledge, perceptions and experiences of women in Saudi Arabia

    Open AccessNoura Alomair, Samah Alageel et al.ARTICLEEthnicity and Health2021Citada por: 6Referências: 3

    There is a substantial unmet need for SRH education for women in Saudi Arabia. It is our recommendation that SRH education should be tailored to meet Saudi women's unique needs, while understanding specific socio-cultural barriers to SRH education and discussions. Research and policy efforts should be directed towards regulating and producing evidence-based health information on the internet, particularly Arabic language websites