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0000-0003-1762-4445
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Applied Science Private University
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University of Nottingham
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Publisher: Hindawi Limited
Date: 16-07-2021
DOI: 10.1111/JONM.13407
Publisher: Hindawi Limited
Date: 19-01-2013
DOI: 10.1111/JONM.13517
Publisher: Hindawi Limited
Date: 06-10-2020
DOI: 10.1155/2020/8887727
Abstract: Depression and anxiety are prevalent mental illnesses among young people. Crisis like the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic may increase the current prevalence of these illnesses. A cross-sectional, descriptive design was used to (1) explore the prevalence of depression, anxiety, and stress among youth and (2) identify to what extent certain variables related to COVID-19 could predict depression, anxiety, and stress (DAS) among young people in six different countries. Participants were requested to complete an online survey including demographics and the DAS scale. A total of 1,057 participants from Oman ( n = 155 ), Saudi Arabia ( n = 121 ), Jordan ( n = 332 ), Iraq ( n = 117 ), United Arab Emirates ( n = 147 ), and Egypt ( n = 182 ) completed the study. The total prevalence of depression, anxiety, and stress was 57%, 40.5%, and 38.1%, respectively, with no significant differences between countries. Significant predictors of stress, anxiety, and depression were being female, being in contact with a friend and/or a family member with mental illness, being quarantined for 14 days, and using the internet. In conclusion, COVID-19 is an epidemiological crisis that is casting a shadow on youths’ DAS. The restrictions and prolonged lockdowns imposed by COVID-19 are negatively impacting their level of DAS. Healthcare organisations, in collaboration with various sectors, are recommended to apply psychological first aid and design appropriate educational programmes to improve the mental health of youth.
Publisher: Hindawi Limited
Date: 03-2021
DOI: 10.1111/JONM.12984
Publisher: Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Date: 08-05-2023
DOI: 10.1186/S12913-023-09368-W
Abstract: The use of telehealth in the management of care and care delivery has been increasing significantly during the COVID-19 pandemic. Telehealth is an emerging technology used to manage care for patients with cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) in Jordan. However, implementing this approach in Jordan faces many challenges that need to be explored to identify practical solutions. To explore the perceived challenges and barriers to using telehealth in managing acute and chronic CVDs among healthcare professionals. A qualitative, exploratory study was conducted by interviewing 24 health professionals at two hospitals in different clinical areas in Jordan. Several barriers were reported by participants that affected the utilization of telehealth services. The barriers were categorized into the following four themes: Drawbacks related to patients, Health providers’ concerns, Procedural faults, and telehealth To complement the service only. The study suggests that telehealth can be instrumental in supporting care management for patients with CVD. It means that understanding the advantages and barriers to implementing telehealth by the healthcare providers in Jordan can improve many aspects of the healthcare services for patients with CVD within the healthcare settings in Jordan.
Publisher: Hindawi Limited
Date: 07-2021
DOI: 10.1111/JONM.13075
Publisher: MDPI AG
Date: 09-06-2023
DOI: 10.3390/HEALTHCARE11121693
Abstract: Asthma imposes a significant social burden on children, their families, and society at large. As a chronic health condition, effective management could greatly benefit from consistent adherence to guidelines. Despite this, minimal effort has been exerted to examine the impact of asthma management guidelines and adherence to treatment on children with asthma and the mothers caring for them. This study was designed to evaluate the influence of asthma management guidelines on the knowledge and treatment adherence among children with asthma and their mothers. A quasi-experimental design was utilized, and the study was conducted at two large hospitals in Jordan: Princess Rahma Hospital and King Hussein Medical Center. A purposive s le of children aged 6–12 years (n = 100) who were accompanied by their mothers (n = 100) were recruited for this study. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire and an observation checklist before and after the implementation of guidelines. Statistical analyses were performed using SPSS. The results revealed a statistically significant improvement in knowledge related to asthma among children and their mothers (p 0.001). Additionally, a statistically significant difference was observed in the children’s adherence to their treatment regimen before and after the implementation of asthma management guidelines (p 0.001). Moreover, the improvements in knowledge and practice related to asthma were sustained in the follow-up assessments. In conclusion, the guidelines had a beneficial effect on the children’s adherence to their treatment regimen both before and after their implementation. Thus, asthma patients should adhere to conventional guidelines at various health services to manage their condition effectively.
Location: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
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