Transforming care: a study on physicians' awareness, attitudes, and barriers to pressure injury prevention in medical wards in Jordan.

Background: Pressure injury is a significant global concern, with rising prevalence and substantial direct and indirect costs. A multidisciplinary approach involving nurses and other healthcare team members, particularly physicians, is essential for comprehensively addressing pressure injury (PI) in medical wards. Therefore, this study aims to assess the knowledge, attitudes, and barriers among physicians working in Jordanian general medical wards toward the prevention of pressure injury.

The Experiences of Pregnancy Among Adolescent Girls in Jordan.

Objective: To explore the experience of pregnancy among adolescent girls ages 16 to 19 years in Jordan.

Design: Descriptive exploratory qualitative design.

Setting: Participants were recruited from antenatal clinics and postpartum wards in Ministry of Health primary health care clinics and hospitals across Jordan.

Prevalence of premenstrual syndrome and its associations with dietary and other lifestyle factors among university female students in Dubai: A cross-sectional study.

Background: Premenstrual syndrome is a relatively prevalent condition that affects a significant number of menstruating women worldwide. It can range from mild to severe and may interfere with daily activities.

Objective: This study aims to investigate the prevalence of premenstrual syndrome and its associated factors among female university students in Dubai.

Quality of life of Jordanian menopausal working and retired women and its associated factors: a cross-sectional study.

Objective: Life expectancy of Jordanian women has increased, indicating that the number of women entering menopause age, during the prime of their working life, will also increase. Therefore, assessments of the quality of life (QoL) of working and retired women and factors associated with overall wellbeing, are essential for the provision of quality services and care.

Method: A cross-sectional study was conducted with 200 Jordanian women between the ages of 45 to 60 years old.

Exploring the causes and consequences of non-nursing tasks among nurses in Jordan: An in-depth qualitative investigation.

Aim: To investigate the perceptions of Jordanian nurses regarding Non-Nursing Tasks (NNTs) and their consequences, as well as the underlying factors that contribute to the occurrence of NNTs.

Background: Nurses play a crucial role in providing high-quality patient care, but they often engage in NNTs, which can hinder their ability to deliver care effectively. Western countries have primarily conducted research on NNTs, while Middle Eastern countries such as Jordan have received limited attention.

Factors influencing gestational diabetes self-care among pregnant women in a Syrian Refugee Camp in Jordan.

Aim: The main objective of this study is to identify the level of self-care practices and the determinants of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM) among pregnant women residing in one of the refugee camps in Jordan.

Method: A cross-sectional study was conducted on a convenient sample of forty women diagnosed with GDM from the high-risk maternity clinic in one of the Syrian refugee camps in Jordan. The study used the Gestational Diabetes Management Self-Efficacy Scale (GDMSES), Diabetes Knowledge (DMK) assessment, and Diabetes Self-Care Activities Questionnaire (SDSCA) to measure the variables of interest.

Analysis of the nutritional status in the Palestinian territory: a review study.

Background: Food insecurity, occupation, and poverty contribute to the poor nutritional status of Palestine. This review study aimed to analyze the nutritional status in the Palestinian Territory by analyzing published data from 2011 to 2023.

Method: Searching for relevant publications yielded 67 studies.

Nutrition Situation Analysis in the UAE: A Review Study.

This review study aimed to assess the nutrition situation in the UAE using published data from 2010 to 2022. It highlights the gaps and challenges that prevail in addressing the nutrition-related problems in the UAE and the opportunities that have been overlooked. The available literature indicates that the UAE is burdened with more than one form of nutrition-related problems, including being underweight, being overweight, obesity, micronutrient deficiencies, and nutrition-related chronic diseases.

Impact of COVID-19 lockdown on smoking (waterpipe and cigarette) and participants' BMI across various sociodemographic groups in Arab countries in the Mediterranean Region.

Introduction: Tobacco smokers are at high risk of developing severe COVID-19. Lockdown was a chosen strategy to deal with the spread of infectious diseases; nonetheless, it influenced people's eating and smoking behaviors. The main objective of this study is to determine the impact of the COVID-19 lockdown on smoking (waterpipe and cigarette) behavior and its associations with sociodemographic characteristics and body mass index.

Perceived Occupational Stressors and the General Health of Critical Care Nurses During COVID-19 Pandemic.

Introduction: The COVID-19 situation is placing nurses under great stress which may negatively influence their health.

Objective: The purpose of this study was to examine the association between occupational stress and general health of critical care nurses during COVID-19 pandemic.

Methods: A descriptive, cross-sectional design was used.

Prevalence of smoking (cigarette and waterpipe) and its association with obesity/overweight in UAE and Palestine.

Aim: This study aimed to assess the prevalence rate of smoking behavior (cigarette and waterpipe) and its association with obesity/ overweight among university students in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Palestine.

Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted at a convenient sample of 10 largest universities in the West Bank- Palestine and Dubai- UAE. In total, 3800 students were randomly selected from the universities, with an 87.

The Impact of COVID-19 on Physical (In)Activity Behavior in 10 Arab Countries.

Insufficient physical activity is considered a strong risk factor associated with non-communicable diseases. This study aimed to assess the impact of COVID-19 on physical (in)activity behavior in 10 Arab countries before and during the lockdown. A cross-sectional study using a validated online survey was launched originally in 38 different countries.

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients' quality of life and its related factors: A cross-sectional study of the Jordanian population.

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is the third leading cause of death globally, mostly in low- and middle-income countries. It is estimated that 6.5% of Jordanians under 50 and 37.

Determinants of Exclusive Breastfeeding and Mixed Feeding Among Mothers of Infants in Dubai and Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.

Background: Breastfeeding (BF) is considered the ultimate method of infant feeding for at least the first 6 months of life. Exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) is one of the most effective interventions to improve child survival. The main objective of this study was to assess the prevalence and duration of exclusive breastfeeding and the associated factors among women in Dubai and Sharjah, UAE.