Papers by Nasser AL AYASI
International Perspectives in Psychology, 2014
Ten adult Kuwaitis (5 men and 5 women) participated in in-depth semistructured interviews regardi... more Ten adult Kuwaitis (5 men and 5 women) participated in in-depth semistructured interviews regarding their perceptions of mental health care in Kuwait. The interviews were analyzed using grounded theory and the emergent theory identified stigma as being the overarching theme, supported by cultural factors, Islamic beliefs, and therapist characteristics. More specifically, participants described a relationship between the stigma of mental health care and prominent Kuwaiti cultural factors such as familialism, gossip, and the importance of reputation. Participants also discussed how Islam informs their perceptions of mental health care and ideal therapist characteristics that would possibly help reduce stigma. Implications for mental health care in Kuwait in light of the World Health Organization’s Mental Health Action Plan ( WHO, 2013 ) and directions for future research are also discussed.
The basic application of a tooth colored posts (functionally graded composite, zirconia and fiber... more The basic application of a tooth colored posts (functionally graded composite, zirconia and fiber reinforced composite) in the post endodontic restorative phase of a tooth is based on the usage of the correct post in a given situation. Many advantages of the tooth colored posts such as, its favorable esthetics, ease of use, their modulus of elasticity values that are similar to that of dentin and this can reduce the risk of fractures as well as stress concentration at the apex of root. It can increase their survival compared to teeth restored with metallic posts. The most complication of the colored post system is the deboning failures, but those posts allowed the retreatment of the deboning post. All studies evaluating the tooth colored post systems up to December 2011were included.
International Perspectives in Psychology: Research, Practice, Consultation, 2014
Ten adult Kuwaitis (5 men and 5 women) participated in in-depth semistructured interviews regardi... more Ten adult Kuwaitis (5 men and 5 women) participated in in-depth semistructured interviews regarding their perceptions of mental health care in Kuwait. The interviews were analyzed using grounded theory and the emergent theory identified stigma as being the overarching theme, supported by cultural factors, Islamic beliefs, and therapist characteristics. More specifically, participants described a relationship between the stigma of mental health care and prominent Kuwaiti cultural factors such as familialism, gossip, and the importance of reputation. Participants also discussed how Islam informs their perceptions of mental health care and ideal therapist characteristics that would possibly help reduce stigma. Implications for mental health care in Kuwait in light of the World Health Organization's Mental Health Action Plan (WHO, 2013) and directions for future research are also discussed.
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Papers by Nasser AL AYASI