The Prevalence of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder among Students Ata’sharqiyah University in Sultanate of Oman

Obsessive-compulsive disorder considered is one of the most prevalent widespread mental disorders universally. This disorder is likewise known to be a danger factor for other conditions for instance؛ suicidality, drug addiction disorders and misdemeanors among others. A profound understanding of the prevalence of Obsessive-compulsive disorder is significant in designing interference strategies. The current study consisted of 800 male and female students, and from various disciplines offered by A’Sharqiyah University in Sultanate of Oman. Simple stratifies were used as well as random sampling techniques were used. The researchers analyzed the data using descriptive statistics after using the obsessive-compulsive questionnaire, where the results showed that the participants from the university students in the current study have a moderate level of obsessive-compulsive disorder, and there is no statistically significant relationship with the student’s gender. At the end of the research, At the end of the current research, some recommendations were presented, namely; Providing awareness and training programs for academic advisors and enhancing communication with students of both genders – male and female in addition to their various specializations. The study also recommended strengthening the relationship between the university and local community institutions, including social and psychological care institutions, by inviting them to the university to prepare awareness and educational programs with the active participation of university students.