Predictors of depression, anxiety and stress symptoms among maternity nurses and midwives in a Middle Eastern country.

This study assessed anxiety, depression, and stress levels among midwives and maternity nurses in Oman using the DASS-21 questionnaire in a cross-sectional survey of 200 participants from three public hospitals. Results indicated that 27.0% experienced mild to moderate depression, while 33.

Impact of recurrent pregnancy loss on depression, anxiety and fertility related stress in Omani women: A cross sectional survey.

Pregnancy is a state of happiness and hope not only for a woman but for her family as well as near and dear ones. However, this phase of happiness comes shattering down for some couple who are not able to successfully complete pregnancy and end up losing a baby in the early stages of pregnancy. Recurrent pregnancy loss (RPL) is prevalent among Omani women and the psychosocial impact of RPL is heavy upon these young women devastating their overall quality of life.

Stress Factors, Stress Levels, and Coping Mechanisms among University Students.

Aims: To explore university students' levels of stress, stressors, and their coping style.

Methods: A cross-sectional correlational design with a convenience sample ( = 676) of university students who completed the Student-Life Stress Inventory (SSI) and Coping Strategies Indicator (CSI) was used. .

Variant Analysis of Alkaptonuria Families with Significant Founder Effect in Jordan.

Background: Metabolic disorder alkaptonuria is an autosomal recessive disorder caused by mutations in the gene, and a deficiency HGD enzyme activity results in an accumulation of homogentisic acid (HGA), ochronosis, and destruction of connective tissue.

Methods: We clinically evaluated 18 alkaptonuria patients (age range, 3 to 60 years) from four unrelated families. Furthermore, 11 out of 18 alkaptonuria patients and 7 unaffected members were enrolled for molecular investigations by utilizing Sanger sequencing to identify variants of the 14 exons of gene.

From Learning on Mannequins to Practicing on Patients: Nursing Students' First-Time Experience of Clinical Placement in Jordan.

Introduction: Although clinical nursing placement is an indispensable component of student nurses' education, data on students' first clinical experiences is scarce in developing countries.

Objectives: The study aim is to uncover nursing students' first-time clinical placement experience and identify related influencing factors in Jordan.s: Focus group discussions (n=4) were used.

"When I get married…": Contributing factors to intimate partner violence among married Jordanian women: A qualitative study.

The authors in this study have explored and sought to gain an understanding of the contributing factors related to intimate partner violence among married Jordanian women. A qualitative research design using ten semi-structured interviews was used. Our analysis revealed two main themes: "when I get married" and "the role of family".

"From a Family Home to Hell": Experiences and Consequences of Intimate Partner Violence Among Married Jordanian Women.

This study aimed to understand the experience of intimate partner violence (IPV) and related consequences among married Jordanian women. A qualitative exploratory design using semi-structured interviews (n = 10) was employed. Analysis of the qualitative data revealed two main themes.

Impact of a Breast Cancer Educational Program on Female University Students' Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices.

Breast cancer (BC) is a worldwide fatal cancer among females. Efforts fighting against this disease should start with females at younger ages. This study evaluated the effectiveness a BC educational program in promoting female university students' knowledge and attitudes towards BC and practices of breast self-examination (BSE).

Students nurses' knowledge and prevalence of Needle Stick Injury in Jordan.

Background: Student nurses are at high risk of blood-borne pathogens transmitted via Needle Stick Injury (NSI). Understanding various aspects of NSI is essential if they are to avoid the risks associated with it.

Objectives: The study was conducted to measure student nurses' level of knowledge about NSI and to examine its prevalence and post-exposure measures in Jordan.

Breast cancer awareness, attitude and practices among female university students: A descriptive study from Jordan.

The researchers' aim of this study was to assess breast cancer (BC) knowledge, attitude and practices of breast self-examination (BSE) among female university students. Data were collected from 236 participants using self-reported questionnaires. Participants reported inadequate knowledge (45.