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View article: Microbiota-based interventions for autism spectrum disorder: a systematic review of efficacy and clinical potential
Microbiota-based interventions for autism spectrum disorder: a systematic review of efficacy and clinical potential Open
Purpose Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is increasingly linked to gut microbiota imbalances, influencing both behavioral and gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms. This systematic review assesses the efficacy of microbiota-based interventions, inc…
View article: Knowledge and attitudes of medical students regarding human papilloma virus infection and vaccine: cross-sectional study from Jordan
Knowledge and attitudes of medical students regarding human papilloma virus infection and vaccine: cross-sectional study from Jordan Open
Background As of the present moment, Jordan is yet to incorporate cervical cancer screening in its cancer control program nor advocates for vaccines. This paper aims to examines the perceptions and attitudes of medical students towards HPV…
View article: Prevalence and Determinants of Tobacco Smoking Among University Students in Jordan: A Cross-Sectional Study
Prevalence and Determinants of Tobacco Smoking Among University Students in Jordan: A Cross-Sectional Study Open
Background Jordan has one of the highest rates of tobacco smokers worldwide. This study aims to assess the prevalence and the determinants of tobacco smoking among university students in Jordan, including sociodemographic and cultural fact…
View article: Knowledge and Beliefs Toward Mammography Screening Among Jordanian Women: Cross-Sectional Study
Knowledge and Beliefs Toward Mammography Screening Among Jordanian Women: Cross-Sectional Study Open
Background Breast cancer (BC) is the most commonly diagnosed cancer and the leading cause of cancer-related deaths among women globally. Despite the significance of mammography screening rate for early BC detection among Jordanian women, i…
View article: Psychosis secondary to thyrotoxicosis: An educational review
Psychosis secondary to thyrotoxicosis: An educational review Open
Excess thyroid hormones have a major effect on brain metabolism and neurotransmitter systems. This study aimed to examine the complex relationship between thyrotoxicosis and psychosis including symptoms and treatment options. This literatu…
View article: Assessment of the effect of social media use on medical students’ academic performance: cross-sectional study from Jordan
Assessment of the effect of social media use on medical students’ academic performance: cross-sectional study from Jordan Open
Background The use of social media in the modern world is necessary to stay equipped with the fast-paced changes of the 21st century. The integration of social media platforms into the life of medical students and their effect on their aca…
View article: Inappropriate use of propranolol among medical and dental students at the University of Jordan: cross-sectional study
Inappropriate use of propranolol among medical and dental students at the University of Jordan: cross-sectional study Open
Aim This paper aimed to investigate the prevalence of beta-blocker inappropriate use specifically propranolol, among medical and dental students at the University of Jordan. It examined the patterns of Propranolol consumption for stress ma…
View article: Healthcare Students’ Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Related to Antibiotic Resistance and Use in Jordan: A Cross-Sectional Study
Healthcare Students’ Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Related to Antibiotic Resistance and Use in Jordan: A Cross-Sectional Study Open
Objectives Antibiotic resistance threatens global health, underscoring healthcare students’ critical role in mitigation efforts. This study evaluated their knowledge, attitudes, and practices toward antibiotic resistance and use. Methods A…
View article: Burnout among Physicians and Nurses Working in Emergency Departments of Public Hospitals in Jordan: A Cross-sectional Study
Burnout among Physicians and Nurses Working in Emergency Departments of Public Hospitals in Jordan: A Cross-sectional Study Open
Background: The rates of burnout among physicians and nurses are increasing globally. However, burnout among health care providers in Jordan is insufficiently explored. Thus, this study aimed to assess the prevalence of burnout among Emerg…
View article: Psychosocial and emotional well-being of Syrian refugee children and adolescents in Jordan: In-camp versus out-of-camp comparative analysis
Psychosocial and emotional well-being of Syrian refugee children and adolescents in Jordan: In-camp versus out-of-camp comparative analysis Open
There is a notable gap in understanding how different living arrangements influence the psychosocial and emotional well-being of Syrian refugee children and adolescents. Moreover, limited literature exists on the comparison between in-camp…
View article: Evaluation of Vicarious Somatosensory Experience in Diabetes Mellitus: Bases for Empathy and Social Cognition
Evaluation of Vicarious Somatosensory Experience in Diabetes Mellitus: Bases for Empathy and Social Cognition Open
The Jordanian diabetic patients who participated in the study had impaired social cognition and vicarious experience. A healthy lifestyle had a significant effect on the scores of the vicarious experience in addition to the level of educat…
View article: Healthcare Students’ Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Related to Antibiotic Resistance and Use in Jordan: A Cross-Sectional Study
Healthcare Students’ Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Related to Antibiotic Resistance and Use in Jordan: A Cross-Sectional Study Open
View article: Prevalence of acute post-traumatic stress symptoms and perceived stigma among COVID-19 patients in Jordan
Prevalence of acute post-traumatic stress symptoms and perceived stigma among COVID-19 patients in Jordan Open
Objectives: To assess the likelihood of post-traumatic stress symptoms (PTSS) in patients with COVID-19 and to evaluate the social stigma associated with contracting the disease.
Methods: Cross-sectional study conducted in Prince Hamza Ho…
View article: Perceived attitudes and barriers towards medical research: a survey of Jordanian interns, residents, and other postgraduates
Perceived attitudes and barriers towards medical research: a survey of Jordanian interns, residents, and other postgraduates Open
Purpose: We investigated research barriers among Jordanian medical postgraduates to understand the current context of the local health research landscape and improve scholarly output.Methods: Using a validated questionnaire, Jordanian inte…
View article: An investigation of knowledge and attitudes towards antidepressants: a cross-sectional survey of Jordan’s six medical schools
An investigation of knowledge and attitudes towards antidepressants: a cross-sectional survey of Jordan’s six medical schools Open
Objective Depression is Jordan’s most ravaging mental illness. Despite the growth of antidepressant use, only a handful of studies examine the factors affecting antidepressant knowledge among healthcare workers or medical students. Therefo…
View article: Factors influencing gender preference towards surgeons among Jordanian adults: an investigation of healthcare bias
Factors influencing gender preference towards surgeons among Jordanian adults: an investigation of healthcare bias Open
View article: A Response to “Patient’s Perceptions and Attitudes Towards Medical Student’s Involvement in Their Healthcare at a Teaching Hospital in Jordan: A Cross Sectional Study” [Response to Letter]
A Response to “Patient’s Perceptions and Attitudes Towards Medical Student’s Involvement in Their Healthcare at a Teaching Hospital in Jordan: A Cross Sectional Study” [Response to Letter] Open
Response to Letter in regards to A Response to “Patient’s Perceptions and Attitudes Towards Medical Student’s Involvement in Their Healthcare at a Teaching Hospital in Jordan: A Cross Sectional Study” [Letter]
View article: Patient’s Perceptions and Attitudes Towards Medical Student’s Involvement in Their Healthcare at a Teaching Hospital in Jordan: A Cross Sectional Study
Patient’s Perceptions and Attitudes Towards Medical Student’s Involvement in Their Healthcare at a Teaching Hospital in Jordan: A Cross Sectional Study Open
Patients showed an overall positive stance towards the involvement of medical students in their healthcare. The majority were delighted to see medical students while some expressed concerns over their privacy due to the large number of stu…
View article: Workplace Violence against Health Care Providers in Emergency Departments of Public Hospitals in Jordan: A Cross-Sectional Study
Workplace Violence against Health Care Providers in Emergency Departments of Public Hospitals in Jordan: A Cross-Sectional Study Open
Workplace violence (WPV) against healthcare providers is a serious problem that carries health, safety, and legal consequences. Healthcare providers working in emergency departments (ED) are more susceptible to WPV compared to other health…
View article: The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Female Sexual Function in Jordan: Cross-sectional Study
The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Female Sexual Function in Jordan: Cross-sectional Study Open
Background Sexual function is a complex physiological process controlled by neurovascular and endocrine mechanisms that are affected by stressful events. The sexual response cycle consists of four main phases, which are sexual desire or li…
View article: Knowledge of Jordanian women of reproductive age who underwent bariatric surgery and its effect on birth outcomes: A cross-sectional study
Knowledge of Jordanian women of reproductive age who underwent bariatric surgery and its effect on birth outcomes: A cross-sectional study Open
Objectives: This study aims at exploring the knowledge of women of reproductive age who underwent bariatric surgery in Jordan regarding its effect on birth outcomes. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted on 183 women (aged 15–49) …
View article: Correction: Perceived barriers towards the importance and application of medical research: a source of gender disparity among medical undergraduates
Correction: Perceived barriers towards the importance and application of medical research: a source of gender disparity among medical undergraduates Open
View article: Perceived barriers towards the importance and application of medical research: a source of gender disparity among medical undergraduates
Perceived barriers towards the importance and application of medical research: a source of gender disparity among medical undergraduates Open
View article: Knowledge, Attitudes, and Perceptions of Jordanians Toward Adopting and Using Telemedicine: National Cross-sectional Study
Knowledge, Attitudes, and Perceptions of Jordanians Toward Adopting and Using Telemedicine: National Cross-sectional Study Open
Background Due to the upsurge of COVID-19, nations are increasingly adopting telemedicine programs in anticipation of similar crises. Similar to all nations worldwide, Jordan is implementing efforts to adopt such technologies, yet it is fa…
View article: Predictors and Components in the Academic Motivation of Nursing Students during the Covid-19 Pandemic in Jordan
Predictors and Components in the Academic Motivation of Nursing Students during the Covid-19 Pandemic in Jordan Open
Background: Nursing is a noble profession that aims to care for individuals, families, and communities to achieve optimum health and quality of life. Nurses are the largest constituent of the healthcare team and nursing students’ motivatio…
View article: The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Female Sexual Function in Jordan: Cross-sectional Study (Preprint)
The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Female Sexual Function in Jordan: Cross-sectional Study (Preprint) Open
BACKGROUND Sexual function is a complex physiological process controlled by neurovascular and endocrine mechanisms that are affected by stressful events. The sexual response cycle consists of four main phases, which are sexual desire or l…
View article: Public Health Workers’ Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice Regarding COVID-19: The Impact of the Field Epidemiology Training Program in the Eastern Mediterranean Region
Public Health Workers’ Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice Regarding COVID-19: The Impact of the Field Epidemiology Training Program in the Eastern Mediterranean Region Open
Background Globally, there is a growing need for public health professionals skilled in preventing and responding to the surge of emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases. This is particularly important to the Eastern Mediterranean cou…
View article: Public Health Workers’ Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice Regarding COVID-19: The Impact of the Field Epidemiology Training Program in the Eastern Mediterranean Region (Preprint)
Public Health Workers’ Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice Regarding COVID-19: The Impact of the Field Epidemiology Training Program in the Eastern Mediterranean Region (Preprint) Open
BACKGROUND Globally, there is a growing need for public health professionals skilled in preventing and responding to the surge of emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases. This is particularly important to the Eastern Mediterranean co…
View article: Microbial Load of Chicken Shawerma and the Handlers’ Compliance with Food Safety Practices in Jordan
Microbial Load of Chicken Shawerma and the Handlers’ Compliance with Food Safety Practices in Jordan Open
Background: Shawerma is a popular traditional food in the Eastern Mediterranean region. Aim: The aim of this study was to assess the shawerma handlers’ compliance with food safety practices and determine the microbial load and pathogenic o…
View article: Workplace Violence Against Health Care Providers in Emergency Departments of Public Hospitals in Jordan: A Cross-sectional Study
Workplace Violence Against Health Care Providers in Emergency Departments of Public Hospitals in Jordan: A Cross-sectional Study Open
Objectives: Workplace violence (WPV) against health care providers is a serious problem that carries health, safety and legal consequences.Healthcare providers working in emergency departments (ED) are more susceptible to WPV compared to o…