Examining differences in postpartum depression, anxiety, and stress levels among women in the first six months after birth based on breastfeeding patterns using subjective and objective measures: A national representative sample from Jordan.

Objective: Studies have reported a lower incidence of postpartum depression, anxiety, and perceived stress among exclusive breastfeeding mothers compared to non-exclusive and formula-feeding mothers. However, the molecular mechanisms underlying the protective action of exclusive breastfeeding against these mental disorders remain unclear. This study examined the differences between exclusive and non-exclusive breastfeeding mothers in terms of postpartum depression, anxiety, and perceived stress, measured subjectively and objectively (based on cortisol, immunoglobulin A, and ghrelin saliva levels).

Predictors of Nurses' and Behavioral Health Professionals' Motivation to Provide Alcohol Use-Related Care: A Secondary Analysis.

Background: Alcohol use continues to be a global public health concern that significantly contributes to economic burden and increased morbidity and mortality rates. Healthcare professionals, including nurses and behavioral health professionals, play a vital role in alcohol use prevention, screening, and management. The purpose of this study is to identify nurses' and behavioral health professionals' demographic and clinical characteristics and professional attitudes as predictors of their motivation toward providing care related to alcohol use.

Proteomic approaches for biomarker discovery and clinical applications in autoimmune diseases.

Autoimmune diseases (ADs) impact approximately 3% of the global population. It encompasses more than 80 chronic, often debilitating conditions resulting from immune system defects that lead the body to attack its tissues. Although many ADs are rare, their prevalence is rising.

Evaluation of awareness and performance towards COVID-related disinfectant use: a comparative study between Jordan and United Arab Emirates.

Background: The World Health Organization recommended the use of chemical-based disinfectants as an effective prevention of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, calls for poisoning were reported in several medical centers. The widespread use of chemical-based disinfectants as a preventive measure during the COVID-19 pandemic has underscored potential gaps in community awareness and performance, posing health risks.