A5020743215- Breastfeeding Practices and Influences
- Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum
- Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations
- Infant Development and Preterm Care
- Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
- Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development
- Global Maternal and Child Health
- Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting Issues
- Child Nutrition and Feeding Issues
- Child Nutrition and Water Access
- Infant Nutrition and Health
- Child and Adolescent Health
- Migration, Health and Trauma
- Suicide and Self-Harm Studies
- Mobile Health and mHealth Applications
- Family and Patient Care in Intensive Care Units
- Neonatal Respiratory Health Research
- Genital Health and Disease
- Grief, Bereavement, and Mental Health
- Cultural Competency in Health Care
- Simulation-Based Education in Healthcare
- Reproductive Health and Contraception
- COVID-19 Impact on Reproduction
- Health Sciences Research and Education
- Healthcare Policy and Management
Hashemite University
2014-2025
Maternal Child and Family Health
2025
GTx (United States)
2016
Glasgow Caledonian University
2007
This study investigated the prevalence of suicidal behavior and psychological distress in university students across 12 nations. A total 5,572 from countries were surveyed about suicide ideation, attempts, by means a self-administered questionnaire. Almost 29% samples reported having contemplated 7% attempting suicide. Of sample, 51.1% scored above General Health Questionnaire-12 ≥ 3 cut-off points, 41.6% GHQ-12 4 33.8% 5 points. While odds ideation elevated Austria UK, reduced ORs detected...
Antenatal depression has not been well studied worldwide. The objective of this study was to identify the prevalence and predictors antenatal among Jordanian pregnant women in their third trimester. A correlational design used with a convenience sample 218 women. Data were collected using valid reliable measures analyzed regression. Fifty-seven percent displayed symptoms depression. Thirty-seven (34% adjusted) variability levels predicted by knowing scores on life satisfaction, perceived...
Introduction Nursing education needs to be improved in order bridge the gap between and clinical practice. However, placements for nursing students are limited student nurses often take merely an observer role, especially critical situations. High-fidelity simulation (HFS) is a teaching method that can The purpose of this study was evaluate influence using HFS as on judgment among pediatric at Arab American University utilizing bacterial meningitis case scenario. Methods A quasi-experimental...
ABSTRACT Background: Many international studies in the field of neonatal nursing have identified parental stress, coping difficulties, support issues, and various other experiences that are related to birth a preterm infant. However, no assessed interrelated issues social support, satisfaction, intensive care units (NICUs) Jordan. Purpose: This study describes lived experiences, needs relation care, systems parents whose neonates were admitted NICU. Methods: A qualitative design using...
This descriptive qualitative study explored Jordanian and Syrian adolescents' understandings of available sexual reproductive health (SRH) information sources identified their perceived barriers to accessing these sources. The sample consisted 179 adolescent participants aged 15-19 who were enrolled from community centres in the four main cities northern central Jordan. Same-sex trained facilitators guided focus groups generate discussions. Thematic analysis found that adolescents frequently...
Accessible summary • Depressive symptoms are a widespread medical problem affecting women worldwide, and Jordanian in specific. In this study, depressive increased as result of spousal abuse diagnosis with chronic illnesses. Other factors could have contributed to the high prevalence rate working women. These include full-time job, responsibilities at home, social obligations family, financial hardship. Women may not be aware behaviours associated symptoms. They also consider such complaints...
Accessible summary Jordanian women reported double the rates of antenatal depression in comparison with developed countries. Further, no studies have been conducted here Jordan that compares sociodemographic characteristics who symptoms and do not such symptoms. The results this study revealed pregnant were smokers, less educated those high‐parity pregnancy had a high tendency towards depressive Nurses midwives need to work together prevent predict depression. They identify are suffering...
The associations of individualistic versus collectivistic value orientations with suicidal ideation and attempts, attitudes towards suicide individuals, psychological distress were investigated across 12 nations (N = 5572 university students). We expected differential behavior moderating effects the prevailing in various countries. Findings showed that intermediate levels individualism appeared protective against attempts all nations, but that, otherwise, there seemingly are no universal...
Aim To examine the effects of an interventional programme about preeclampsia on high‐risk Jordanian women’s awareness and pregnancy outcomes. Background Preeclampsia is a leading cause maternal death illness globally, has high rate in Jordan compared to other countries. Increasing recommended prevent its serious complications. Methods A randomized controlled trial was conducted at public hospital Jordan. consecutive sample 113 pregnant women recruited divided randomly into control groups....
Cultural values and beliefs play an important role in the medical attention-seeking behaviour of postpartum mothers during postnatal period. Infant care, similar to other human behaviours, is influenced by cultural so exploration practices infant care essential (Mennella et al, 2005). This article reviews literature surrounding with particular focus on among different cultures. The purpose highlight variety discuss how these can influence (excluding breastfeeding) It should help midwives...
Abstract Objectives The purpose of this study was to measure changes in the concentration immunoglobulin G (IgG) and M (IgM) mature breast milk Jordanian mothers during first 6 months after giving birth between exclusively breastfeeding (EBF) non‐exclusively (non‐EBF) mothers. Methods A longitudinal follow‐up design used IgG IgM mothers' birth. Sixty‐nine lactating were recruited study. Breast samples collected by themselves first, fourth, sixth lactation concentrations using enzyme‐linked...
Abstract Traditional practices during the first months of neonatal life are common in developing countries, such as Jordan. Many international studies and reports have highlighted fact that traditional cause high mortality morbidity rates some countries. The aim present study was to identify care A descriptive, qualitative research design used across four Jordanian cities diverse regions. Forty mothers neonates were interviewed over a period 6 (from January June 2016). Thematic content...
Objective: To develop an instrument to study family-centred care (FCC) in traditional open bay Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICUs).Methods: The development process involved constructing instrument's items, establishing content validity by expert panel and testing the for reliability with a convenience sample of 25 parents 29 nurses from 6 Jordanian NICUs. tool covered FCC concepts respect dignity, information sharing, participation, collaboration.Results: Both forms have satisfactory...
Young people require good quality information about their sexual and reproductive health rights (SRHR) while transitioning to adulthood parents have a key role in providing it. This study intended explored Jordanian Syrian parents’ perspectives on initiating discussions SRHR with children. A convenience sample of young aged 15–19 years old was recruited from local community centres four cities Jordan. Data were collected through 20 focus groups analysed using iterative thematic coding. Four...
Studies of different cultures have reported that expectant fathers experience physiological and psychological changes during their partner’s pregnancy. These symptoms are classed as Couvade Syndrome (sympathetic pregnancy) symptoms. The main aim this study was to determine the prevalence among Jordanian fathers. A descriptive quantitative research design utilized Men’s Health During Partners’ Pregnancy (MHDPP) questionnaire employed collect data from three Maternal Child Care Centers in...
In Brief Purpose: To identify the practice of Jordanian women regarding colostrum and complementary feeding during postpartum period. Study design Methods: A prospective, cross-sectional, descriptive was used to investigate practices feeding. convenience sample 572 recruited from units at three governmental hospitals private hospitals. Data were collected in two phases. first phase, trained research assistants conducted face-to-face structured interviews with participants hospital. second...
Dissatisfied pregnant women who are at higher risk of negative outcomes perinatally have not been identified in Jordan. The purposes the researchers were to identify and compare sociodemographic characteristics satisfied with dissatisfied women. A non-experimental, descriptive, comparative design was employed. Jordanian (n =203) consecutively selected. We found that younger, better educated a high economic status small number children more their lives. Practitioners can develop an...
Background In Jordan, most of postnatal breastfeeding education is focused on knowledge rather than latch-on technique and skills practice. Aim To measure the effectiveness among postpartum mothers in Jordan. Methods A quasi-experimental, non-equivalent control group before-after design was used to 216 Jordanian mothers. The intervention received a session, while comparison daily care hospital. Data were collected before after intervention. Findings This study showed an increase number who...
This case report presented our experience of teaching male student nurses a midwifery course. The aim was to present the module undergraduate nursing students at School Nursing Hashemite University. In course, an educational approach has been adopted, focusing on more holistic perspective problem in its own contextual environment. Using Problem Based Learning (PBL) as model education instead traditional way played major role overcoming challenges involving Jordanian conservative culture.