Enas A. Assaf
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View article: Transforming care: a study on physicians’ awareness, attitudes, and barriers to pressure injury prevention in medical wards in Jordan
Transforming care: a study on physicians’ awareness, attitudes, and barriers to pressure injury prevention in medical wards in Jordan Open
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 esse…
View article: A Qualitative Study on Fears and Beliefs Experienced by Women with Gestational Diabetes
A Qualitative Study on Fears and Beliefs Experienced by Women with Gestational Diabetes Open
Background Gestational diabetes mellitus can be associated with maternal and foetal adverse outcomes. Health conditions can be culturally constructed. This study aimed to understand the experience of gestational diabetes mellitus among wom…
View article: Prevalence of premenstrual syndrome and its associations with dietary and other lifestyle factors among university female students in Dubai: A cross-sectional study
Prevalence of premenstrual syndrome and its associations with dietary and other lifestyle factors among university female students in Dubai: A cross-sectional study Open
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 t…
View article: Illness-related fatigue and its association with quality of life among people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: A cross-sectional survey from Jordan
Illness-related fatigue and its association with quality of life among people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: A cross-sectional survey from Jordan Open
Background & Aim: Fatigue is a commonly reported issue in individuals with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), often overlooked or inadequately addressed in Jordan and globally. This study aimed to assess illness-related fatigue …
View article: Factors influencing gestational diabetes self-care among pregnant women in a Syrian Refugee Camp in Jordan
Factors influencing gestational diabetes self-care among pregnant women in a Syrian Refugee Camp in Jordan Open
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 …
View article: Quality of life of Jordanian menopausal working and retired women and its associated factors: a cross-sectional study
Quality of life of Jordanian menopausal working and retired women and its associated factors: a cross-sectional study Open
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 work…
View article: Dietary Intake, Physical Activity, and Health Problems Among Autistic Children in the UAE
Dietary Intake, Physical Activity, and Health Problems Among Autistic Children in the UAE Open
View article: The Impact of a Training Program of Communication for Midwives on Women’s Satisfaction during Childbirth: An Intervention Study
The Impact of a Training Program of Communication for Midwives on Women’s Satisfaction during Childbirth: An Intervention Study Open
Background: Training programs of communication for midwives have an impact on women’s satisfaction during childbirth. Purpose: The purpose of this study is to investigate the impact of a training program on communication for midwives of di…
View article: Analysis of the nutritional status in the Palestinian territory: a review study
Analysis of the nutritional status in the Palestinian territory: a review study Open
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 202…
View article: Prevalence of Premenstrual Syndrome and Its Associations with Dietary and other lifestyle factors Among University Female Students in Dubai: A Cross-Sectional Study
Prevalence of Premenstrual Syndrome and Its Associations with Dietary and other lifestyle factors Among University Female Students in Dubai: A Cross-Sectional Study Open
Background Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) 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. This study aims to inve…
View article: Depression among Jordanian women during pregnancy in COVID-19: Role of social support
Depression among Jordanian women during pregnancy in COVID-19: Role of social support Open
Aims: To describe the level of depression and social support experienced by pregnant Jordanian women and assess the role of support and other factors on depression level among a sample of Jordanian women during pregnancy during the …
View article: Nutrition Situation Analysis in the UAE: A Review Study
Nutrition Situation Analysis in the UAE: A Review Study Open
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 t…
View article: Impact of COVID-19 lockdown on smoking (waterpipe and cigarette) and participants' BMI across various sociodemographic groups in Arab countries in the Mediterranean Region
Impact of COVID-19 lockdown on smoking (waterpipe and cigarette) and participants' BMI across various sociodemographic groups in Arab countries in the Mediterranean Region Open
Although the overall rates of smoking among the studied countries decreased during the lockdown period, we cannot attribute this change in smoking behavior to the lockdown. Smoking cessation services need to anticipate that unexpected disr…
View article: Prevalence of smoking (cigarette and waterpipe) and its association with obesity/overweight in UAE and Palestine
Prevalence of smoking (cigarette and waterpipe) and its association with obesity/overweight in UAE and Palestine Open
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-sectio…
View article: Quality of life of Jordanian menopausal working and retired women and its associated factors: a cross-sectional study
Quality of life of Jordanian menopausal working and retired women and its associated factors: a cross-sectional study Open
Objective: Life expectancy of Jordanian women has increased, indicating that the number of women entering menopausal age, during the prime of their working life, will also increase. Therefore, assessments of the quality of life (QoL) of wo…
View article: The Impact of COVID-19 on Physical (In)Activity Behavior in 10 Arab Countries
The Impact of COVID-19 on Physical (In)Activity Behavior in 10 Arab Countries Open
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 loc…
View article: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients' quality of life and its related factors: A cross-sectional study of the Jordanian population
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients' quality of life and its related factors: A cross-sectional study of the Jordanian population Open
Background: 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 37.5% of those over 70 years of age are…
View article: Determinants of Exclusive Breastfeeding and Mixed Feeding Among Mothers of Infants in Dubai and Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
Determinants of Exclusive Breastfeeding and Mixed Feeding Among Mothers of Infants in Dubai and Sharjah, United Arab Emirates Open
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 objecti…
View article: Perceived Occupational Stressors and the General Health of Critical Care Nurses During COVID-19 Pandemic
Perceived Occupational Stressors and the General Health of Critical Care Nurses During COVID-19 Pandemic Open
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 crit…
View article: Semi-Experimental Study for Decreasing Perineal Trauma through Communication between Midwife and Saudi Woman
Semi-Experimental Study for Decreasing Perineal Trauma through Communication between Midwife and Saudi Woman Open