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  1. Article ; Online: Under-diagnosed chronic kidney disease in Jordanian adults: prevalence and correlates.

    Khalil, Amani A / Abed, Mona A / Ahmad, Muayyad / Mansour, Ayman Hamdan

    Journal of renal care

    2017  Volume 44, Issue 1, Page(s) 12–18

    Abstract: Background: Jordan has no relevant database or registry by which chronic kidney disease (CKD) would be early identified. The purpose of the present study is to uncover the prevalence of CKD in a national sample of Jordanian patients at high risk and ... ...

    Abstract Background: Jordan has no relevant database or registry by which chronic kidney disease (CKD) would be early identified. The purpose of the present study is to uncover the prevalence of CKD in a national sample of Jordanian patients at high risk and examine the association of CKD with demographic and clinical factors.
    Methods: This is a cross-sectional, correlational study that involved 540 outpatients at high risk for CKD. Demographic and clinical data were obtained in the period from September 2013 to March 2014. Prevalence of CKD was defined based on the National Kidney Foundation Kidney Disease Outcomes Quality Initiative Classification of CKD using estimated glomerular filtration rate. Associations of CKD and demographic and clinical factors were examined using bivariate analysis.
    Results: The majority of the sample were females (64%), their mean age (±SD) was 55.0 ± 12.5 years, their mean eGFR (±SD) was 116.0 ± 47.5. One third of patients had eGFR of 23.5%, 5.4%, 0.7% and 0.7% which corresponds with mild, moderate, severe and very severe reduction in eGFR, respectively. Ageing, being male, unemployment, packs/years of smoking, co-morbidities [hypertension (HTN), diabetes mellitus (DM) and cardiovascular disease] and low high density lipoprotein (HDL) correlated positively with development of CKD.
    Conclusion: This study demonstrates a high rate of under-diagnosed CKD among Jordanians. Several demographic and clinical factors are linked with the development of CKD. Policymakers and healthcare providers need to establish an evidence-based practice project to prevent and screen for CKD in Jordan.
    MeSH term(s) Adolescent ; Adult ; Aged ; Aged, 80 and over ; Cross-Sectional Studies ; Female ; Glomerular Filtration Rate ; Humans ; Jordan/epidemiology ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Prevalence ; Renal Insufficiency, Chronic/diagnosis ; Renal Insufficiency, Chronic/epidemiology ; Risk Factors
    Language English
    Publishing date 2017-09-07
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2375362-6
    ISSN 1755-6686 ; 1755-6678 ; 1019-083X
    ISSN (online) 1755-6686
    ISSN 1755-6678 ; 1019-083X
    DOI 10.1111/jorc.12214
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  2. Article ; Online: Psychosocial Correlates of Diabetes Self-management Practices

    Muhammad W. DARAWAD / Sawsan HAMMAD / Sultan MOSLEH / Osama A. SAMARKANDI / Ayman HAMDAN-MANSOUR / Amani A. KHALIL / Diana ARABIAT

    Iranian Journal of Public Health, Vol 46, Iss

    2017  Volume 6

    Abstract: Background: Self-Management is a crucial regimen for patients with diabetes mellitus. Many factors have affected patients' self-management practice including psychosocial factors. Literature revealed contradictory results concerning the psychosocial ... ...

    Abstract Background: Self-Management is a crucial regimen for patients with diabetes mellitus. Many factors have affected patients' self-management practice including psychosocial factors. Literature revealed contradictory results concerning the psychosocial correlates of patients' self-management practices. Therefore, this study assessed the psychosocial correlates of diabetes self-management practices among Jordanian diabetic patients. Methods: A descriptive, cross-sectional, correlational design was utilized to collect data (conducted in the middle region of Jordan in 2015) from 341 Jordanian outpatients with diabetes using self-reported questionnaires (Social Support Scale, CES-D, and Summary of Diabetes Self-Care Activities) and chart review. Results: Participants reported practice rate of 2.85/ 7 (SD=1.3), with diet practice the most (M=3.66, SD=1.5) and exercise the least (M=1.53, SD=2.1). Participants reported receiving social support (M=3.23, SD=1.3) less than needed (M=3.39, SD=1.3). High levels of depressive symptoms were reported (M=17.1, SD= 11.4). Diet practices had significant positive correlation with family support attitude (r= .266, P= .000) and negative correlation with depressive symptoms (r= - .114, P= .037). Testing blood sugar significantly correlated with both support needed (r= .144, P= .008) and support received (r= .166, P= .002). Conclusion: Jordanian DM patients were found to practice less than optimum DM self-management practices, and to consider diet practices than exercise practices. This study confirmed that the subcategories of DM self-care management should be considered rather than considering the general plan.
    Keywords Diabetes ; Self-management ; Depressive symptoms ; Social support ; Jordan ; Public aspects of medicine ; RA1-1270
    Subject code 150
    Language English
    Publishing date 2017-05-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher Tehran University of Medical Sciences
    Document type Article ; Online
    Database BASE - Bielefeld Academic Search Engine (life sciences selection)

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  3. Article ; Online: Discharge Policy Analysis in Prince Hamzah Hospital

    Hamzah M. Alghzawi / Rudaina A. Hourani / Baraa M. Alrashaida / Ayman Hamdan-Mansour / Magda Bayomi

    Health, Vol 06, Iss 21, Pp 3022-

    2014  Volume 3029

    Abstract: A discharge policy is intended to ensure provision of fit, timely discharge arrangements to an appropriate safe environment for all patients on completion of their hospital care. This paper analyzes the current discharge policy in Prince Hamzah Hospital, ...

    Abstract A discharge policy is intended to ensure provision of fit, timely discharge arrangements to an appropriate safe environment for all patients on completion of their hospital care. This paper analyzes the current discharge policy in Prince Hamzah Hospital, to discover if it can be made more effective. The analysis is based on Patton and Sawicki’s six-step model of policy analysis. According to Patton and Sawicki’s six-step model of policy analysis, the process involves problem identification, determining policy objectives, establishing evaluation criteria, suggesting and assessing possible alternatives, and implementing, monitoring, and evaluating the policy after modification. It was concluded that the policy should remain a live document that could be refined, updated and expanded as appropriate.
    Keywords Discharge ; Policy ; Analysis ; Patient ; Medicine (General) ; R5-920 ; Medicine ; R
    Language English
    Publishing date 2014-12-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher Scientific Research Publishing
    Document type Article ; Online
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  4. Article ; Online: Knowledge, attitude, and acceptance of healthcare workers and the public regarding the COVID-19 vaccine

    Muhammed Elhadi / Ahmed Alsoufi / Abdulmueti Alhadi / Amel Hmeida / Entisar Alshareea / Mawadda Dokali / Sanabel Abodabos / Omaymah Alsadiq / Mohammed Abdelkabir / Aimen Ashini / Abdulhamid Shaban / Saja Mohammed / Nehal Alghudban / Eman Bureziza / Qasi Najah / Khawla Abdulrahman / Nora Mshareb / Khawla Derwish / Najwa Shnfier /
    Rayan Burkan / Marwa Al-Azomi / Ayman Hamdan / Khadeejah Algathafi / Eman Abdulwahed / Khadeejah Alheerish / Naeimah Lindi / Mohamed Anaiba / Abobaker Elbarouni / Monther Alsharif / Kamal Alhaddad / Enas Alwhishi / Muad Aboughuffah / Wesal Aljadidi / Aisha Jaafari / Ala Khaled / Ahmed Zaid / Ahmed Msherghi

    BMC Public Health, Vol 21, Iss 1, Pp 1-

    a cross-sectional study

    2021  Volume 21

    Abstract: Abstract Background This study determined the knowledge, attitudes, and practice regarding COVID-19 and assessed the acceptance of the COVID-19 vaccine among healthcare workers and the general population. Methods A web-based, cross-sectional study was ... ...

    Abstract Abstract Background This study determined the knowledge, attitudes, and practice regarding COVID-19 and assessed the acceptance of the COVID-19 vaccine among healthcare workers and the general population. Methods A web-based, cross-sectional study was conducted using convenience sampling in Libya from December 1 to 18, 2020 among the general population and healthcare workers. Data on demographic characteristics, COVID-19 vaccination-related concerns, knowledge, attitudes, and practice regarding COVID-19, and knowledge, attitudes, and acceptance regarding the COVID-19 vaccine were collected using a self-administered survey. A binomial logistic regression was performed with 70% efficacy to determine the association between acceptance of the vaccine and study variables. Results Valid and complete responses were collected from 15,087 participants. Of these, 6227 (41.3%) were male and 8860 (58.7%) were female, with a mean (SD) age of 30.6 ± 9.8 years. Moreover, 485 (3.2%) participants were infected with COVID-19 at the time of the study, while 2000 (13.3%) had been previously infected. Overall, 2452 (16.3%) participants agreed, and 3127 (20.7%) strongly agreed, with “having concerns about serious vaccine-related complications.” Mask-wearing adherence was reported by 10,268 (68.1%) of the participants. Most participants (14,050, 93.1%) believed that the vaccine should be provided for free, while 7272 (48.2%) were willing to buy it. Regarding vaccine acceptance and efficacy, 12,006 (79.6%) reported their willingness to take the vaccine with an efficacy of 90% or more, 9143 (60.6%) with an efficacy of 70% or more, and only 6212 (41.2%) with an efficacy of 50%. The binomial logistic regression revealed that vaccine acceptance was not associated with belonging to the medical field versus the general population. Acceptance was statistically associated with younger age groups, especially 31–40 (OR = 1.3 [1.09, 1.55]) and 41–50 years (OR = 1.29, [1.09, 1.54]). However, having a family member or friend infected with COVID-19 ...
    Keywords COVID-19 ; SARS-CoV-2 ; Vaccine ; Acceptance ; Knowledge ; Attitude ; Public aspects of medicine ; RA1-1270
    Subject code 300
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-05-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher BMC
    Document type Article ; Online
    Database BASE - Bielefeld Academic Search Engine (life sciences selection)

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