Determinants of self-care among Jordanian children with type 1 diabetes mellitus.

Background: Diabetes Self-Care Management (DSCM) is crucial for managing diabetes mellitus and improving patients' well-being. Research on the young age group in Jordan is limited, and there is a lack of studies using an evaluation tool for understanding diabetes pharmacotherapy. This study intends to fill the information gap by examining young Jordanian patients' knowledge and comprehension of type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) and its treatment modalities, evaluating their psychological well-being, and examining the relationship between children's psychological health and self-care.

Understanding Miscarriage Prevalence and Risk Factors: Insights from Women in Jordan.

: Miscarriage is a complication that is influenced by many risk factors that have been reported in different studies and that vary among countries. Despite the influence of various known risk factors for miscarriage, 30% to 50% of miscarriages are from unidentified causes. The aim of this study is to determine the prevalence of miscarriages in Jordan and the associated risk factors.

Lipid and Glucose Profile across Different Mental Disorders.

: Schizophrenia, unipolar depression, bipolar disorder, bipolar mania, and bipolar depression are a few of the severe psychiatric diseases that affect millions of individuals and their overall life quality. This study aimed to look at differences in TGA, TC, HDL, LDL, and FPG levels in people who were going through acute episodes of listed diseases. : A cross-sectional prospective study was carried out in Jordan between January and November of 2023, involving all patients with the aforementioned diseases who attended three psychiatric clinics.

Navigating miscarriage in Jordan: understanding emotional responses and coping strategies.

Background: Miscarriages account for 20% of clinically confirmed pregnancies and up to 50% of all pregnancies and is considered one of the most heartbreaking events experienced by women. The current study aimed to explore participants' perceptions and practices and how they link with the negative emotions of miscarriage.

Methods: In this cross-sectional study a web-based questionnaire was used to gather data from 355 women living in Jordan who had experienced a previous miscarriage.

Hospital Admission Profile Related to Inner Ear Diseases in England and Wales.

Background: Due to an expansion in the usage of medications (such as anticancer therapies), increased exposure to noise, and an increase in life expectancy, the prevalence of inner ear disease-related hearing loss is rising. Diseases of the inner ear are frequently accompanied by other conditions, such as chronic heart failure, systemic inflammation, arterial hypertension, and cerebrovascular disease. The aim of this study was to investigate the profile of hospital admissions linked to inner ear diseases in England and Wales.

Hospital Admission Due to Hypotension in Australia and in England and Wales.

Objectives: Hypotension is overlooked because it is often harmless, easily reversed, and can have few or even no symptoms. However, complications of untreated hypotension are dangerous and can result in death. The aim of this study was to examine the trend of hospital admission due to hypotension in Australia and in England and Wales between 1999 and 2020.

Mothers' Impressions and Beliefs About Taking a Booster Dose for COVID-19 Vaccine During Pregnancy and Lactation.

Objectives: This study aimed to explore perceptions and willingness to get coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) booster vaccination among pregnant and lactating women in Jordan.

Methods: A cross-sectional study using a 29-item web-based questionnaire was conducted. Sociodemographic characteristics, vaccine acceptance, confidence in the booster dose of COVID-19 vaccine, perception of risk for COVID-19, and acceptance to participate in COVID-19 booster vaccine clinical trials were prospectively evaluated.

Knowledge and awareness of the general population and healthcare providers about retinoblastoma: It is time to know the glow.

Retinoblastoma is the most frequent primary intraocular tumour in childhood. Early detection of retinoblastoma is the key to successful management with a higher chance of survival. This study aims to assess the knowledge of the general population and healthcare providers about retinoblastoma in term of presentation, risk factors, timing for diagnosis, and complications.

A focus on postpartum depression among Jordanian mothers.

Background: The magnitude of postpartum depression in Jordan is under documented, and little is known about its potential sociodemographic and clinical correlates.

Purpose: The aim of this study was to explore the prevalence and risk factors associated with postpartum depression among Jordanian mothers in the first 18 months after delivery.

Method: This descriptive cross-sectional study was carried out from April to June 2020 in Jordan.

Knowledge about Medicine Use in Pregnancy: A National Study among Pharmacy Students in Jordan.

Background: Knowledge of medication use during pregnancy presents a concern to pharmacists upon graduation since they will be responsible for drug-related inquiries and counselling pregnant women about their medications. The present study aimed to assess undergraduate senior pharmacy students' knowledge about medication use during pregnancy in Jordan.

Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted in Jordanian universities.

The awareness of the Jordanian population about OTC medications: A cross-sectional study.

Due to the shortage of literature related to the safe use of over-the-counter (OTC) products by patients worldwide, the aim of this study was to evaluate people's knowledge and attitudes regarding the use of OTC products in Jordan. Using an internet-based questionnaire mainly spread through social media platforms, a descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted with Jordanian candidates who consume OTC products. A total of 274 OTC product users answered the survey questions.

A multiple methods approach to determine adherence with prescribed mycophenolate in children with kidney transplant.

Aims: The aim of this study was, to use a multiple methods approach, including, for the first time, dried blood spot (DBS) sampling with population pharmacokinetic interpretation, to assess adherence to mycophenolate in children with kidney transplant. A second aim was to identify patient/parental factors that influenced adherence and to link adherence behaviour to clinical outcomes.

Methods: A convenience sample of 33 children with kidney transplant (age ≤ 18 years) who had been prescribed mycophenolate for at least 3 months were recruited from participating outpatient clinics in the UK and Jordan.