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Article: Prevalence of Asthma amongst Schoolchildren in Jordan and Staff Readiness to Help.

Nour, Arwa / Alsayed, Ahmad R / Basheti, Iman

2023 Volume 11, Issue 2

Abstract: Assessing asthma prevalence and management in schools is crucial. Improving school policies may reduce asthma morbidity and mortality. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of asthma among schoolchildren in Amman, Jordan. Second, we evaluated ... ...

Abstract	Assessing asthma prevalence and management in schools is crucial. Improving school policies may reduce asthma morbidity and mortality. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of asthma among schoolchildren in Amman, Jordan. Second, we evaluated Jordanian school staff on asthma first-aid knowledge and competence. This cross-sectional study was conducted over five months in 2019. The researcher visited primary schools (private and public), and the availability of proper first-aid tools and teachers' knowledge were assessed. The participated schools included ten public schools with 100 participating teachers and ten private schools with 100 participating teachers. Less than 25% of all schools reported having an asthma first-aid kit, and 65% reported having medical reports for chronic diseases, including asthma. The mean number of students in the schools involved in the study was 455.31 ± 212.92, out of whom 10.38 ± 7.26 were asthmatic children. The prevalence of asthma was 2.38% among schoolchildren in Amman, Jordan. Schools were found to have insufficient medical reports for the asthma children, in addition to a lack of first aid kits. The asthma knowledge of teachers in schools was weak. There is a need for educators to develop more awareness. These findings shed light on important concerns that require immediate attention.
Language	English
Publishing date	2023-01-06
Publishing country	Switzerland
Document type	Journal Article
ZDB-ID	2721009-1
ISSN	2227-9032
ISSN	2227-9032
DOI	10.3390/healthcare11020183
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Article: The battle against COVID-19 in Jordan: A cross-sectional study assessing the experience of Jordanians who have been infected with COVID-19.

Nassar, Razan I / Thiab, Samar / Basheti, Iman A

Pharmacy practice

2023 Volume 21, Issue 1, Page(s) 2791

Abstract: Background: Patients infected with coronavirus have new experiences and hence needs from the healthcare sector. Pharmacists can play vital roles in adopting innovative strategies to meet such needs.: Objectives: To assess the experience of people who ...

Abstract	Background: Patients infected with coronavirus have new experiences and hence needs from the healthcare sector. Pharmacists can play vital roles in adopting innovative strategies to meet such needs. Objectives: To assess the experience of people who have been infected with coronavirus, and to assess the roles played by pharmacists to meet their new needs. Methods: This descriptive cross-sectional online survey was developed based on previous literature, validated, and conducted in Jordan (3-13 May 2021). Results: The mean age of the study participants (n=470) was 34.31 years (SD=11.75). About three-quarters were females. Out of the study participants, 24.0% reported to having been infected with the coronavirus previously, and 48.9% of them were infected after contacting an infected family member/friend. Only 36.0% ranked their commitment to the preventative measures as "very committed" before getting infected. The most reported symptom was fatigue (77.1%). The most used medicine/supplement was vitamin C (85.3%), followed by pain relievers (77.7%), and zinc tablets (75.3%). More than half of the participants (66.4%) documented that their anxiety and stress levels increased during their infection. More than half of the participants (53.7%) strongly agreed/agreed that pharmacists had an important and effective role during their infection. Conclusion: The experience of individuals who contracted the coronavirus indicated that few were very committed to preventative measures before getting infected. Fatigue was the main experienced symptom, while vitamin C was the supplement used the most. About half of the participants believed that pharmacists have an important role in managing their needs during their COVID-19 infection.
Language	English
Publishing date	2023-01-24
Publishing country	Spain
Document type	Journal Article
ZDB-ID	2414565-8
ISSN	1886-3655 ; 1885-642X
ISSN (online)	1886-3655
ISSN	1885-642X
DOI	10.18549/PharmPract.2023.1.2791
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Article ; Online: Health-Related Quality of Life Among Patients With Stroke: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Ayasrah, Shahnaz M / Ahmad, Muayyad M / Abuadas, Fuad H / Abu-Snieneh, Hana M / Basheti, Iman A

Archives of clinical neuropsychology : the official journal of the National Academy of Neuropsychologists

2024

Abstract: Purpose: To assess levels and predictive factors of health-related quality of life (HRQOL) among stroke patients.: Methods: The study employed a cross-sectional predictive correlational design. Levels of HRQOL were assessed using the Stroke-Specific ... ...

Abstract	Purpose: To assess levels and predictive factors of health-related quality of life (HRQOL) among stroke patients. Methods: The study employed a cross-sectional predictive correlational design. Levels of HRQOL were assessed using the Stroke-Specific Quality of Life (SS-QOL) scale, and the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale was employed to assess psychological aspects among 209 Saudi stroke patients. The analysis included demographic and medical variables to comprehensively explore influencing factors. Results: A two-step hierarchical multiple regression analysis was performed. The overall SS-QOL summary score (49 items) showed a mean score of 94.4 (SD = 8.1), indicating poor functioning. Nine predictor variables were found to significantly predict HRQOL levels, including age (β = -0.212, p ≤ .001), female (β = -5.33, p ≤ .001), unmarried (β = 2.48, p ≤ .001), low gross monthly income (GMI) (β = -9.02, p ≤ .001), medium GMI (β = -8.36, p ≤ .001), having a medical history of hypertension (β = 2.7, p ≤ .01), time since stroke (β = 3.26 p ≤ .001), and being a probable case of anxiety (β = -4.29, p ≤ .001) and/or depression (β = -2.75, p ≤ .001). These variables collectively explained ~76% of the variance in HRQOL scores (adjusted R2 = .762, F (16,192) = 42.6, p ≤ .001). Conclusions: Stroke patients exhibited poor HRQOL levels influenced by various factors. Clinicians should consider these predictors and intervene early to enhance HRQOL among patients at risk, emphasizing the importance of optimizing patient outcomes.
Language	English
Publishing date	2024-02-13
Publishing country	United States
Document type	Journal Article
ZDB-ID	632972-x
ISSN	1873-5843 ; 0887-6177
ISSN (online)	1873-5843
ISSN	0887-6177
DOI	10.1093/arclin/acae007
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Article: Assessing the Pharmacist's Role in Counseling Asthmatic Adults Using the Correct Inhaler Technique and Its Effect on Asthma Control, Adherence, and Quality of Life.

Al-Awaisheh, Rawa'a Ibrahim / Alsayed, Ahmad R / Basheti, Iman A

Patient preference and adherence

2023 Volume 17, Page(s) 961–972

Abstract: Purpose: This study was designed to assess inhaler technique skills, asthma control level, adherence, and quality of life scores amongst asthmatic patients living in Amman, Jordan, investigating the role of pharmacist's educational intervention.: ... ...

Abstract	Purpose: This study was designed to assess inhaler technique skills, asthma control level, adherence, and quality of life scores amongst asthmatic patients living in Amman, Jordan, investigating the role of pharmacist's educational intervention. Patients and methods: This single-blinded randomized parallel-group active-controlled study was conducted at the Jordan University Hospital (JUH) clinic in 2019. Patients were assessed at baseline and follow-up (after three months) on their inhaler technique (based on validated published checklists), asthma control based on the asthma control test (ACT) questionnaire, adherence to treatment, and quality of life (QoL). Patients in the active group were counseled on correct inhaler technique and administration skills, orally and using inhaler adhesive labels delivered by the clinical pharmacist. Results: Asthma patients (n = 157; active, n = 79, and control, n = 78) were recruited into the study and grouped based on the controller inhaler they were using (Turbohaler (TH) and Accuhaler (ACC). There was no statistically significant difference between both groups at baseline for inhaler technique, adherence, ACT, and QoL. At follow-up, 93.7% of the active group patients used their inhalers correctly, while only 16.7% of the control group used them correctly (P-value <0.001). Also, the ACT mean score was significantly higher for the active group (21.21±5.27) versus the control group (15.92±7.31; P-value <0.001). The QoL mean score was significantly improved for the active group compared with the control group (active = 63.85±24.78, Control = 38.746±3.23, P-value <0.001). Improvement in adherence for the active group was noticed compared with the control group but did not reach a significant level (P-value=0.691). Conclusion: Through a practical educational intervention, pharmacists were found to significantly improve patients' asthma inhaler technique, ACT scores, and QoL scores for patients with asthma.
Language	English
Publishing date	2023-04-06
Publishing country	New Zealand
Document type	Journal Article
ZDB-ID	2455848-5
ISSN	1177-889X
ISSN	1177-889X
DOI	10.2147/PPA.S395258
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Article ; Online: Post-traumatic stress disorders among Syrian refugees residing in non-camp settings in Jordan.

Basheti, Iman A / Ayasrah, Shahnaz Mohammed / Al-Qudah, Rajaa Ali

Saudi medical journal

2023 Volume 44, Issue 1, Page(s) 91–105

Abstract: Objectives: To measure the prevalence and severity of post-traumatic stress disorders (PTSD) among Syrian refugees and explore its association with various factors.: Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out among a convenience snowball sample ...

Abstract	Objectives: To measure the prevalence and severity of post-traumatic stress disorders (PTSD) among Syrian refugees and explore its association with various factors. Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out among a convenience snowball sample of Syrian refugees residing in non-camp settings in Jordan in 2019. A 4-part self-administered structured questionnaire was used to collect data. Part one included socio-demographic data, part 2 included an Arabic version of Harvard Trauma Questionnaire (HTQ) (part I: trauma event and part IV: trauma symptoms), part 3 was related to participants' physical symptoms, and part 4 to participants' satisfaction with the healthcare they received. Results: Study participants (n=279; mean age 32 years (SD=10.45), 52% were males) reported high prevalence of traumatic symptoms (86.2%); of these, 68.5% were considered symptomatic for PTSD (HTQ-16 sub-scale or the entire symptom scale HTQ-45 mean item score of >2.5), regardless of the type of trauma. Those who were middle-aged, a female, unemployed, sexually abused or raped, had a family member who died in the conflict, witnessed catastrophic events like burning, or razing of residential areas, and have received the body of a family member while being prohibited from expressing grief and doing funeral rites, were more likely to be considered as a case of PTSD. Conclusion: Majority of the refugees residing in non-camp settings in Jordan suffer from PTSD. Refugees have low satisfaction with the healthcare services provided.
MeSH term(s)	Male ; Middle Aged ; Humans ; Female ; Adult ; Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic/epidemiology ; Refugees ; Jordan/epidemiology ; Syria ; Cross-Sectional Studies
Language	English
Publishing date	2023-01-09
Publishing country	Saudi Arabia
Document type	Case Reports ; Journal Article
ZDB-ID	392302-2
ISSN	1658-3175 ; 0379-5284
ISSN (online)	1658-3175
ISSN	0379-5284
DOI	10.15537/smj.2023.44.1.20220701
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Article: The Effects of Medications and the Roles of Pharmacists on the Recovery of Patients with COVID-19 Infection: An Epidemiological Study from the United Arab Emirates.

Basheti, Iman A / Barqawi, Hiba / Nassar, Razan I / Thiab, Samar / Atatreh, Noor / Abu-Gharbieh, Eman

Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland)

2023 Volume 11, Issue 4

Abstract: Patients infected with coronavirus have new experiences and hence new needs from the healthcare sector. Acknowledging patients' experiences can exhibit promising outcomes in coronavirus management. Pharmacists are considered a vital pillar in managing ... ...

Abstract	Patients infected with coronavirus have new experiences and hence new needs from the healthcare sector. Acknowledging patients' experiences can exhibit promising outcomes in coronavirus management. Pharmacists are considered a vital pillar in managing patients' experiences during their infection. A cross-sectional study was conducted to assess the experiences of COVID-19-infected individuals and the roles of pharmacists in the United Arab Emirates. The survey was face- and content-validated after being developed. Three sections were included in the survey (demographics, experiences of infected individuals, and the roles of pharmacists). Data were analyzed using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences. The study participants (
Language	English
Publishing date	2023-02-06
Publishing country	Switzerland
Document type	Journal Article
ZDB-ID	2721009-1
ISSN	2227-9032
ISSN	2227-9032
DOI	10.3390/healthcare11040467
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Article: Medications and natural products used in Jordan for prevention or treatment of COVID-19 infection during the second wave of the pandemic: A cross-sectional online survey.

Thiab, Samar H / Nassar, Razan I / Thiab, Sara / Basheti, Iman A

Saudi pharmaceutical journal : SPJ : the official publication of the Saudi Pharmaceutical Society

2022 Volume 30, Issue 6, Page(s) 856–862

Abstract: Worldwide, during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2019, there was an increase in the tendency of misusing prescription drugs as well as self-medicating with over-the-counters. Additionally, an increase in the use of herbs and natural products was reported. A ... ...

Abstract	Worldwide, during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2019, there was an increase in the tendency of misusing prescription drugs as well as self-medicating with over-the-counters. Additionally, an increase in the use of herbs and natural products was reported. A descriptive cross-sectional survey was conducted in Jordan from May 19th to July 29th, 2021, to assess the medications and natural products used in Jordan during the second wave of the pandemic. The survey was developed and validated, then distributed using
Language	English
Publishing date	2022-03-14
Publishing country	Saudi Arabia
Document type	Journal Article
ZDB-ID	1378024-4
ISSN	1319-0164
ISSN	1319-0164
DOI	10.1016/j.jsps.2022.03.006
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Article ; Online: Improving Syrian refugees' knowledge of medications and adherence following a randomized control trial assessing the effect of a medication management review service.

Alalawneh, Majdoleen / Berardi, Alberto / Nuaimi, Nabeel / Basheti, Iman A

PloS one

2022 Volume 17, Issue 10, Page(s) e0276304

Abstract: Background: Syrian refugees living in Jordan have many chronic conditions and use many medications. Pharmacists delivering the Medication Management Review (MMR) service can have a role in improving this growing global refugees' problem.: Objectives: ...

Abstract	Background: Syrian refugees living in Jordan have many chronic conditions and use many medications. Pharmacists delivering the Medication Management Review (MMR) service can have a role in improving this growing global refugees' problem. Objectives: To assess the effect of the MMR service on adherence to treatment therapy and knowledge of chronic medications for Syrian refugees residing in Jordan. Methods: This randomized intervention control single-blinded study was conducted in Jordan. Syrian refugees were recruited and randomized into intervention and control groups. Two home visits were delivered to each participant, at baseline and three months later. All participants completed questionnaires regarding adherence and knowledge. As a part of the MMR service, treatment-related problems (TRPs) were recognized for all patients; recommendations to resolve these TRPs were only delivered to intervention group refugees' physicians; TRPs were corrected. At follow-up, TRPs assessment, adherence and medication knowledge were assessed for all refugee participants. Results: Participants (n = 106; intervention n = 53, control n = 53) had a number of medications and diagnosed chronic diseases of 5.8 ± 2.1 and 2.97 ± 1.16 per participant respectively. A significant improvement in the adherence and knowledge scores were noted in the intervention (P < 0.001 for both) but not the control group (P = 0.229, P = 0.07 respectively). Conclusion: The MMR service can significantly improve refugees' TRPs, adherence to therapy and knowledge of chronic medications. If this approach was extended to the large scale, many refugees in need would be able to access a quality essential health-care service; a step towards achieving universal health coverage. Trial registration: Registry: ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT04554810.
MeSH term(s)	Chronic Disease ; Humans ; Jordan ; Medication Therapy Management ; Pharmacists ; Refugees ; Syria
Language	English
Publishing date	2022-10-14
Publishing country	United States
Document type	Journal Article ; Randomized Controlled Trial
ZDB-ID	2267670-3
ISSN	1932-6203 ; 1932-6203
ISSN (online)	1932-6203
ISSN	1932-6203
DOI	10.1371/journal.pone.0276304
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Article: Development and validation of the Adherence to Asthma Medication Questionnaire (AAMQ).

Nassar, Razan I / Saini, Bandana / Obeidat, Nathir M / Basheti, Iman A

Pharmacy practice

2022 Volume 20, Issue 2, Page(s) 2673

Abstract: Background: Adherence to medication is the cornerstone to achieve the best treatment outcome. Pharmacists are healthcare professionals found in a pivotal position to assess asthmatic patients' adherence to medication. A brief, reliable, and valid ... ...

Abstract	Background: Adherence to medication is the cornerstone to achieve the best treatment outcome. Pharmacists are healthcare professionals found in a pivotal position to assess asthmatic patients' adherence to medication. A brief, reliable, and valid measure of patients adherence to mediations is useful to enable the pharmacists to deliver that vital service. Objective: To develop a reliable and valid adherence assessment tool for asthmatic patients. Methods: The Adherence to Asthma Medication Questionnaire (AAMQ-13) was developed based on an extensive literature review, followed by applying the Delphi technique, and then it was pilot-tested by 55 patients. The final AAMQ-13 was completed by 213 patients. Psychometric evaluation was assessed including reliability, criterion validity, and construct validity. Results: The AAMQ-13 is a feasible 13-item questionnaire, as it can be completed within an average of two minutes. It has high reliability (Cronbach's alpha= 0.87). Criterion-concurrent validity was established by comparing the AAMQ-13 to the Test of the Adherence to Inhaler (TAI) and the pharmacy refill records. Criterion-convergent validity was established by comparing the AAMQ-13 to the Asthma Control Test (ACT) questionnaire and the Positive Health Behaviors Scale (PHBS). Construct validity was established through AAMQ-13 factor analysis which revealed two factors explaining 51.76% of the total variance. Conclusion: The AAMQ-13 is a reliable and valid questionnaire with several desirable characteristics as it has high reliability, good criterion validity, and strong construct validity. The AAMQ-13 is a suitable questionnaire that can identify non-adherent patients and reveal the reasons behind their non-adherence : Asthma; Adherence to medication; Compliance; Questionnaire; Self-report; Scale; Survey.
Language	English
Publishing date	2022-05-19
Publishing country	Spain
Document type	Journal Article
ZDB-ID	2414565-8
ISSN	1886-3655 ; 1885-642X
ISSN (online)	1886-3655
ISSN	1885-642X
DOI	10.18549/PharmPract.2022.2.2673
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Article: COVID-19 infected patients' experiences in Syria, and the role of the pharmacists during their infection.

Nassar, Razan I / Thiab, Samar / Alkoudsi, Kinda T / Basheti, Iman A

Pharmacy practice

2022 Volume 20, Issue 1, Page(s) 2617

Abstract: Background: Patients infected with coronavirus have new experiences and hence new needs from the healthcare sector. Acknowledging patients' experiences can exhibit promising outcomes in coronavirus management. Pharmacists are considered a vital pillar ... ...

Abstract	Background: Patients infected with coronavirus have new experiences and hence new needs from the healthcare sector. Acknowledging patients' experiences can exhibit promising outcomes in coronavirus management. Pharmacists are considered a vital pillar in managing patients' experiences during their infection. Objective: To assess the experience of individuals who have been infected with coronavirus and the roles played by pharmacists to meet their new needs. Methods: This descriptive cross-sectional survey was developed based on previous literature, validated, and conducted in Syria. The survey included items related to participants' COVID-19 experiences, and items concerning the roles played by pharmacists when participants were infected. Items were tested for face validity. Data collection was conducted in May and June 2021. Data was analyzed using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS). Results: The study participants (n=576) had a mean age of 37.99 years. Fatigue was the most reported symptom by the participants. Vitamin C was the most used supplement (76.4%), and 66.5% of the participants used herbs during their infection. More than 60.0% of the participants stated that their anxiety and stress levels increased during their infection. Around 40.0% of the participants needed to visit a specialist doctor. Only 5.4% needed to use an artificial respiration apparatus. The mean of the participants' infection severity was 4.97 (SD=2.30) out of 10. The severity of the infection was significantly affected by being older, female, smoking, and having a chronic condition. Doctors followed by pharmacists were the healthcare providers who advised participants to take certain medications/herbs. More than one-third of the participants strongly agreed/agreed that the pharmacist played important and effective roles during their infection. Conclusion: Patients' experiences indicated that fatigue was the most reported symptom by the participants diagnosed with coronavirus infection, while vitamin C was the most used supplement. Pharmacists have a major role in helping participants manage their infection and are considered a vital pillar in patients' experiences since they provided patients with the needed medications.
Language	English
Publishing date	2022-02-28
Publishing country	Spain
Document type	Journal Article
ZDB-ID	2414565-8
ISSN	1886-3655 ; 1885-642X
ISSN (online)	1886-3655
ISSN	1885-642X
DOI	10.18549/PharmPract.2022.1.2617
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