Culture-specific pathogenicity of dhat (Semen Loss) syndrome in an Arab Islamic society, Oman
Joint Authors
al-Adawi, Samir
Farland, Aida Saihi Mac
al-Mashani, Muhammad
al-Bu Saidi, Qasim
al-Numani, Aziz
al-Bouri, May
Source
Issue
Vol. 32, Issue 3 (31 May. 2017), pp.251-255, 5 p.
Publisher
Publication Date
2017-05-31
Country of Publication
Oman
No. of Pages
5
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
A number of reports from different parts of the world have challenged the assumption that Dhat syndrome is confined to populations in and around the Indian subcontinent.
This single case study reports an Omani with features typical of Dhat syndrome.
Psychometric measures showed elevated scores on indices of hypochondriasis, psychasthenia, and gender role development as defined in the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory.
He rated adequately in measures assessing cognitive and executive functioning.
Implementation of cognitive behavioral therapy, concurrent with a successful marriage proposal, resulted in a gradual resolution of the symptoms.
This report concludes with a discussion on whether his Dhat syndrome should be viewed as a culture-reactive or culture-specific syndrome.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Farland, Aida Saihi Mac& al-Mashani, Muhammad& al-Bu Saidi, Qasim& al-Numani, Aziz& al-Bouri, May& al-Adawi, Samir. 2017. Culture-specific pathogenicity of dhat (Semen Loss) syndrome in an Arab Islamic society, Oman. Oman Medical Journal،Vol. 32, no. 3, pp.251-255.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-772315
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Farland, Aida Saihi Mac…[et al.]. Culture-specific pathogenicity of dhat (Semen Loss) syndrome in an Arab Islamic society, Oman. Oman Medical Journal Vol. 32, no. 3 (May. 2017), pp.251-255.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-772315
American Medical Association (AMA)
Farland, Aida Saihi Mac& al-Mashani, Muhammad& al-Bu Saidi, Qasim& al-Numani, Aziz& al-Bouri, May& al-Adawi, Samir. Culture-specific pathogenicity of dhat (Semen Loss) syndrome in an Arab Islamic society, Oman. Oman Medical Journal. 2017. Vol. 32, no. 3, pp.251-255.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-772315
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 255
Record ID
BIM-772315