The Relationship between the Intrapartum Experience and the Risk of Postpartum Depression among Jordanian Women: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Background: This study seeks to investigate the relationship between birth experience and risk of developing postpartum depression among Jordanian women. Furthermore, it aims to explore the prevalence and risk factors of postpartum depression and raise awareness of it among Jordanians.

Material And Methods: This study was carried out on 214 postpartum Jordanian women at Jordan University Hospital (JUH).

Impact of COVID-19 Self-Isolation on Medical Students' Education and Adherence to Protective Measures.

This study aims to evaluate the impact of self-isolation on the level of adherence to health protective measures among medical students in Jordan and on their clinical education. Because of being suspected of having or testing positive for COVID-19, 336 students were self-isolated . A questionnaire was sent to study the clinical adherence of students to COVID-19 protective measures after their self-isolation period, the student's satisfaction about the policy followed during the pandemic, the impact of these measures on their clinical training, and the level of vaccine acceptance among them.

Fears and uncertainties of expectant mothers during the COVID-19 pandemic: trying to reclaim control.

Purpose: The novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak has exponentially spread across the globe and formed one of the greatest health threats in history. Pregnant women are vulnerable, and their vulnerability is amplified by the associated containment measures of the pandemic. In this study, we aim to explore and describe expectant mothers' experiences during the lockdown of COVID-19.

Age of Natural Menopause Among Jordanian Women and Factors Related to Premature and Early Menopause.

Objective: The aim of this study was to assess factors related to the onset of premature/early natural menopause among Jordanian women.

Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in early 2016. Subjects were enrolled based on random drop-off technique to the Obstetrics and Gynecology clinics at the Jordan University Hospital.

Pregnancy During COVID-19 Outbreak: The Impact of Lockdown in a Middle-Income Country on Antenatal Healthcare and Wellbeing.

Introduction: Since the emergence of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) as a major worldwide health threat, countries have implemented preventative measures to limit the spread of the disease and reduce the strain on their health services. The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan is one of the countries where relatively strict lockdown measures were enforced. This study aims to evaluate the impact of the lockdown circumstances in Jordan on antenatal care services and health circumstances of pregnant women during this period.

Prenatal detection of fetal heart disease at Jordan University Hospital: early experience in a developing country.

Objective: To report on the first 5 years of establishment of fetal echocardiographic services at the Jordan University Hospital with emphasis on diagnosis and outcome.

Methods: A retrospective chart review was conducted on all fetal echocardiographic studies performed between January 2011 and December 2015. Data collected included maternal demographics, referral indications, fetal cardiac diagnosis, correlation to post-natal diagnosis, outcome of pregnancy including pre-mature delivery and perinatal mortality.

Relative Validity and Reproducibility of a Food Frequency Questionnaire to Assess Food Group Intake in Pregnant Jordanian Women.

Background: Research on the relationship between maternal diet and pregnancy outcomes requires valid dietary assessment tools in pregnancy.

Objective: This study aimed to develop and examine the relative validity and reproducibility of a quantitative food frequency questionnaire (FFQ) to estimate food group intake in a sample of pregnant Jordanian women.

Design: In this validation study, food group intake from a culturally sensitive quantitative FFQ was compared with food group intake from three 24-hour dietary recalls.

Risk factors of surgical failure following sacrospinous colpopexy for the treatment of uterovaginal prolapse.

Purpose: Trans-vaginal sacrospinous colpopexy is one of the surgical procedures used to repair varying degrees of vaginal vault and uterovaginal prolapse. The purpose of this study is to analyse the potential risk factors of surgical failure following sacrospinous colpopexy.

Methods: A retrospective study of 114 women who underwent unilateral sacrospinous colpopexy at Jordan University Hospital from January 2005 to January 2008 were included.