Urinary incontinence among Jordanian women: Prevalence, types, and associated factors.

Objective: Urinary incontinence (UI) is a prevalent condition with a negative impact on women's quality of life. Data about UI among Jordanian women are lacking; therefore, we aimed to investigate the prevalence, types, and associated factors.

Methods: A cross sectional nationwide survey was conducted between 1 March 2020 and 15 April 2020.

Understanding perspectives on neural tube defect management: insights from Jordanian parents.

Introduction: Neural tube defects (NTDs) represent a spectrum of heterogeneous birth anomalies characterized by the incomplete closure of the neural tube. In Jordan, NTDs are estimated to occur in approximately one out of every 1000 live births. Timely identification of NTDs during the 18-22 weeks of gestation period offers parents various management options, including intrauterine NTD repair and termination of pregnancy (TOP).

Distance Electronic Learning Strategy in Medical Teaching During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Cross-Sectional Survey Study.

Background: Teaching hospitals have been regarded as the primary settings where doctors teach and practice high-quality medicine, as well as where medical students learn the profession and acquire their initial clinical skills. A percentage of instruction is now done over the internet or via electronic techniques. The present COVID-19 epidemic has pushed distance electronic learning (DEL) to the forefront of education at all levels, including medical institutions.

Gynecologists and pelvic inflammatory disease: do we actually know what to do?: A cross-sectional study in Jordan.

Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is an upper genital tract infection caused by a variety of aerobic and anaerobic microorganisms ascending from the cervix or vagina. Though PID is mainly a sexually transmitted disease; 15% are non-sexually transmitted.[1] In our study, we aim to assess gynecologists' understanding and awareness of PID; as it presents an important health issue affecting the Jordanian community and similar communities with the same cultural and religious backgrounds.

Distribution of ABO and Rh blood groups among pregnant women attending the obstetrics and gynecology clinic at the Jordan University Hospital.

The ABO and D antigen status of red blood cells (Rh blood grouping systems) are important hematological classification systems that categorize blood groups according to the presence or absence of certain erythrocytic antigens. These antigens affect the outcomes of blood transfusions as well as various hematological and immunological diseases. We aimed to study ABO and Rh blood group distribution among pregnant women visiting the antenatal care clinic at Jordan University Hospital (JUH) in Amman, Jordan.

Seeking consultation for urinary incontinence: Behaviours and barriers among Jordanian women.

Introduction: The rates of seeking consultation for urinary incontinence (UI) and the barriers against consultations vary among countries and study populations and are influenced by various factors such as embarrassment, perception of illness, resources and culture.

Objectives: To study healthcare-seeking behaviours and barriers among Jordanian women.

Methods: Between 1 March 2020 and 15 April 2020, we conducted a cross-sectional online survey among women 18 years of age or more who have UI and have access to the internet.

Conception Preferences during COVID-19 Pandemic Lockdowns.

The COVID-19 lockdowns imposed new challenges to couples who were planning to conceive. In this research paper, we aimed to study the perceptions of women in Jordan during the pandemic regarding fertility behavior, the desire to use assisted reproductive technology (ART) and the awareness and beliefs of potential risks related to conception. A validated online-based questionnaire was distributed to women from April-May 2020, Statistical analysis was performed using the statistical software SPSS version 22 and R software (2020); values ≤ 0.

Determining trainees' knowledge of surgical anatomy: A specialist's perspective.

Objectives: Intraoperative identification of anatomical structures can potentially reduce the risk of surgical complications. This study aims to report specialists' perspectives about the anatomical structures that third-year residents should be able to identify during surgical operations. In addition, the factors which may influence specialists' opinions are discussed.

How prevalent are symptoms and risk factors of pelvic inflammatory disease in a sexually conservative population.

Background: Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is the inflammation of the adnexa of the uterus, that mainly manifests in a subclinical/chronic context and goes largely underreported. However, it poses a major threat to women's health, as it is responsible for infertility and ectopic pregnancies, as well as chronic pelvic pain. Previous studies in Jordan have not reported PID, attributed mainly to the social structure of the country which largely represents a sexually conservative population.

Organophosphate pesticide exposure prenatally influence on pregnancy outcomes.

Background: Organophosphorus (OP) pesticides are widely used worldwide. The effect of OP exposure during pregnancy on the offspring is inconsistent in the current literature. Moreover, similar studies in the Middle East are lacking.

Effect of hookah (water pipe) smoking on semen parameters.

Hookah (water pipe) smoking, an old method of tobacco smoking, is regaining widespread popularity all over the world. Although the research in this field is still deficient, it has been proven for its harmful effect on human's health by increasing the risk of cardiovascular disease, infection and lung, oral and bladder cancer (Al-Numair et al., J Food Agric Environ, 5: 17, 2007; Bou Fakhreddine et al.

Is there a relationship between children's behaviour and food cravings during pregnancy?

Objectives: Food craving is a well-known phenomenon during pregnancy that is driven by nutritional requirements for optimal foetal development. This mechanism plays a vital role in ensuring normal prenatal and postnatal development. The goal of the present study is to assess whether cravings experienced during pregnancy are related to children's behaviour.

Is age of menarche related to urinary symptoms in young Jordanian girls? A prospective cross-sectional study.

Objectives: Urinary incontinence (UI) is highly prevalent worldwide, especially in women. This study hypothesized that the age of menarche, a developmental landmark, may be a risk factor for the development of UI.

Methods: This prospective, cross-sectional study was conducted on girls presenting to the gynaecology outpatient clinic at King Abdullah University Hospital, Jordan, from 2013 to 2014.

Maternal anemia in rural jordan: room for improvement.

The objectives of this cross-sectional study were to estimate the prevalence and determine factors associated with anemia among pregnant women in rural Jordan. A cohort of 700 pregnant women from a National Health Service hospital and ten health centers completed a questionnaire. Of the total, 243 (34.

Gestational nutrition improves outcomes of vaginal deliveries in Jordan: an epidemiologic screening.

Adequate and balanced nutrition during gestation is essential for achieving healthy pregnancy outcomes. This retrospective survey tested the hypothesis that maternal nutrition (macronutrients intake, micronutrients intake, and weight gain) during gestation will impact gestational outcomes (gestational age, birth weight, and labor spontaneity). The objectives of this study were to test the impact of macronutrients and micronutrients consumed during gestation, pregestational weight and weight gain during gestation on gestational age, birth weight, and labor spontaneity among Jordanian women.

Jordanian obstetricians' personal preference regarding mode of delivery.

The personal preference of Jordanian obstetricians regarding mode of delivery in uncomplicated pregnancy with singleton cephalic presentation at term was surveyed by an anonymous structured questionnaire distributed at five conferences/scientific meetings on obstetrics and gynecology held in Jordan in 2007. The response rate was 70% (n=315), and 22 (7%) of the respondents chose elective cesarean section (CS). Respondents <45 years seemed to be more in favor of elective CS than those >or=55 years (14.

Prevalence and frequency of severity of urinary incontinence symptoms in late pregnancy: a prospective study in the north of Jordan.

Objective: To determine the frequency of urinary urge, stress incontinence and bothersome urinary symptoms in late pregnancy in Jordan.

Method: Women admitted in spontaneous labor to labor suite at three covering hospitals in the north of Jordan and at least 36 weeks gestational age were eligible for survey to ascertain data on current pregnancies and past pregnancy. Data analyzed for 181 women.

Pelvic abscess complicating an in vitro fertilization pregnancy and review of the literature.

Introduction: In vitro fertilisation has become a very common procedure in the infertility practice due to both accessibility and good success rates.

Discussion: Complications, however, are constant reminders that no procedure is totally safe. In this paper, we present a case of IVF pregnancy that presented with pelvic abscess, and despite two laparotomies the triplet pregnancy was lost at 22 weeks gestation.