Parents' Perception and Use of Skin-to-Skin Care in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Background: Skin-to-skin care (SSC) between newborns and their parents provides many positive outcomes for both newborns and their parents. However, there is a lack of research assessing the perception of parents, especially fathers, of SSC in Saudi Arabia.

Purpose: The aim of the study is to assess parents' perception of SSC in Saudi Arabia.

Factors influencing quality of life among syrian refugees pregnant women in Jordan: A cross-sectional study.

Background: Pregnancy is a critical period of transition incorporating important normal physical, emotional, hormonal, and physiological status changes. These changes might affect the quality of life (QOL) of pregnant woman. This study aimed to examine the levels of quality of life and perceived social support of Syrian refugees' pregnant women in Al-Zaatari Refugee Camp in Jordan.

The effect of health education on second-hand smoke knowledge and exposure among pregnant women in Jordan: A quasi-experimental study.

Second-Hand Smoke (SHS) is a significant health issue. For non-smoker pregnant women, SHS exposure can lead to harmful consequences on the fetus. This study aimed to examine the effectiveness of a health education program in decreasing SHS exposure and increasing pregnant women's knowledge of its harmful effects.

Attitudes of midwives and obstetricians towards midwives practiced roles in hospitals: A national study in Jordan.

Aims: The aims of this study were to identify midwives' and obstetricians' attitudes towards midwives practised roles in hospitals and to identify the differences in their attitudes towards midwives practiced roles.

Materials And Methods: A descriptive, cross-sectional, study design was used. A convenience sample of 303 midwives and 143 obstetricians were recruited.

Understanding Jordanian Midwives' Experiences of Providing Care during the COVID-19 Pandemic Crisis: A Phenomenological Study.

Background: Midwives are at high-risk during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic outbreak. Risks include virus exposures, extra working hours, psychological stressors, fatigue, work burnout, stigma, and physical and psychological violence. However, attention is needed to prepare the midwives during this crisis and help them overcome their challenges.

Effects of a health education intervention on knowledge and attitudes towards chronic non-communicable diseases among undergraduate students in Jordan.

Aim: To assess the effect of a health promotion course on knowledge and attitudes towards chronic non-communicable diseases (CNCDs) among undergraduate students in a Jordanian university.

Design: A one-group pre-test-post-test study design was used.

Methods: A convenience sample of 178 undergraduate students registered in a 3-credit health promotion course was enrolled in the study and completed both pre- and post-tests.

The association between hope and quality of life in haemodialysis patients.

Background: Hope is important for patients with end-stage renal disease receiving haemodialysis (HD) and hope is associated with quality of life (QoL). Studies examining hope among the HD population are limited and, as far as the authors know, have not been undertaken in Jordan.

Aims: To examine levels of hope and QoL and to examine the association between hope and QoL in HD patients in Jordan.

Sexual educational needs of Jordanian women after giving birth.

Background: Pregnancy and birth entail many bodily changes, including changes in sexual activity. The postpartum period is a time of considerable recovery and adaptation for women, yet women do not always receive adequate information, especially in countries where such topics may be considered taboo. The purpose of this project was to explore the sexual educational needs of Jordanian women after giving birth.

Social support predicted quality of life in people receiving haemodialysis treatment: A cross-sectional survey.

Aims: To examine levels of social support and quality of life (QOL) and to examine the association between social support and QOL in patients receiving haemodialysis (HD) treatment.

Design: A cross-sectional study.

Method: social support and QOL were measured using the Multidimensional Scale of Perceived social Support (MSPSS) and the World Health Organization QOL-BREF questionnaires, respectively.

A phenomenological study of Jordanian women's experience of sexual intercourse after giving birth.

Aim: to explore the sexual experiences of Jordanian women on the first occasion after giving birth.

Methods: phenomenological qualitative research. Twenty-five Jordanian women were purposively recruited from two maternal health centres and interviewed.

"Resumption of Sexuality and Health Education in Postpartum Period: From Jordanian Health Care Professionals' Perspectives".

to explore Jordanian health care professionals' perspectives about sexual education after giving birth. a descriptive qualitative approach was used to address the study aim. A purposive sampling method was used to recruit seven midwives, 13 nurses and two obstetricians from three Primary Health Centres.

Spirituality, Anxiety and Depression Among People Receiving Hemodialysis Treatment in Jordan: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Spirituality is an important factor that may mediate the detrimental impacts of hemodialysis on mental health. Lack of research examining spirituality and mental health in the Arab world in general and Jordan in particular encouraged this research. The study examined levels of spirituality, depression and anxiety and explored the association between them among patients receiving hemodialysis treatment in Jordan.

Examining the associations between smartphone use and mother-infant bonding and family functioning: A survey design.

Excessive smartphone use has been found to be associated with dysfunctional social and family relations. While most studies of this phenomenon have focused on adolescent and adult addiction, none has yet to focus on mothers with infants. This study examined the association of excessive smartphone use with mother-infant bonding, maternal mental health, and family functioning in Jordan.

Neonatal nurses' knowledge and beliefs about kangaroo mother care in neonatal intensive care units: A descriptive, cross-sectional study.

The aim of this study was to assess Jordanian neonatal nurses' knowledge and beliefs toward the application of kangaroo mother care in the neonatal intensive care unit. A cross-sectional, descriptive survey was performed using a convenience sample of 229 nurses. The findings revealed that the majority of the nurses agreed that kangaroo mother care was beneficial to both mothers and infants; however, 47.

Exploring woman -Nurse interaction in a Jordanian antenatal clinic: A qualitative study.

Background: Effective woman-nurse interaction is critical in providing quality nursing care and would improve the health outcomes and the level of women's satisfaction with health and nursing services.

Aim: To explore how Jordanian nurses and pregnant women perceive their interaction during antenatal visits.

Methods: A descriptive qualitative study was conducted using a purposive sample of twelve pregnant women and twelve nurses.

The Association Between Maternal Factors and Preadolescent Breakfast Skipping: The Mediating Role of Preadolescent Attitudes Toward Breakfast.

Background: Although skipping breakfast is common among children and adolescents, daily breakfast consumption is a healthy habit that is particularly important in childhood. There is a link between children's attitudes toward breakfast, breakfast-skipping behaviors, and maternal factors. Evidence demonstrating a clear relationship between maternal factors and preadolescent attitudes and behaviors toward breakfast skipping is scarce.

Effects of interactive teaching on university students' knowledge and attitude toward reproductive health: a pilot study in Jordan.

Background: Youths in Jordan lack knowledge related to reproductive health (RH). Interactive teaching methods showed positive results in enhancing health awareness and adopting healthy practices among students.

Objectives: The objective of this study was to examine the usefulness of interactive teaching in promoting health awareness of RH among nonmedical university students in Jordan.

Spirituality in the Lives of Patients with End-Stage Renal Disease: A Systematic Review.

The aim of this systematic review was to answer these questions: What does spirituality means to patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD)? And are there associations between spirituality and the health outcomes and general well-being of patients with ESRD? Thirty-three studies met the review criteria. Meaning of spirituality for patients with ESRD and spirituality in the lives of patients with ESRD were the main themes emerged. There is growing evidence that suggests a positive relationship between spirituality and the health outcomes and well-being of ESRD patients.

Egyptian and Jordanian nurse educators' perception of barriers preventing the implementation of evidence-based practice: A cross-sectional study.

Background: Studies discussing nurse educators' attitudes, knowledge/skills, practicing of evidence-based practice (EBP) and barriers encountered towards implementation is somewhat limited.

Objective: The study aimed to identify the attitudes, perceived knowledge/skills, and implementation of evidence-based as perceived by nurse educators, in Egyptian and Jordanian universities, and to assess factors preventing them from adopting it in nursing program.

Design/setting/respondents/methods: A cross-sectional design was conducted including two groups from Egypt and Jordan.

Maternal Sociodemographic Characteristics and Behaviors as Correlates of Preadolescent's Breakfast Habits.

Purpose: To explore factors affecting skipping breakfast rate, and to identify its perceived reasons among preadolescent students and their mothers in Jordan.

Design And Methods: Using cluster stratified sampling, preadolescent (10-11years) students (N=1915) and their mothers (N=1299) from 26 public and private schools completed a self-reported questionnaire. Breakfast skipping and its related habits were described.

Midwives' Experiences, Education, and Support Needs Regarding Basic Newborn Resuscitation in Jordan.

Newborns who are compromised at birth require rapid attention to stabilize their respiration attempts. Lack of knowledge regarding basic newborn resuscitation is a contributing factor to poor newborn health outcomes and increased mortality. The purpose of this study was to explore Jordanian midwives' experiences, education, and support needs to competently perform basic newborn resuscitation.