Midwives' attitudes toward the use of cardiotocograph (CTG) machines in labor units: A study in Jordan.

Background: The purpose of cardiotocograph (CTG) usage is to detect any alterations in fetal heart rate (FHR) early before they are prolonged and profound. However, the use of CTG machines on a routine basis is not an evidence-supported practice. There is no Jordanian study that assesses the midwives' attitudes toward this machine.

Depression and Anxiety and Their Associated Factors Among Jordanian Adolescents and Syrian Adolescent Refugees.

The purpose of the current study was to determine the prevalence of depression and anxiety and their associated factors among Jordanian adolescents ( = 1,878) and Syrian adolescent refugees ( = 1,773) aged 12 to 17 years. The Center for Epidemiologic Studies-Depression Scale for Children (CES-DC), Patient Health Questionnaire-9-Modified, and Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 questionnaire were used in this study. Approximately 27.

Post-traumatic stress disorder among Syrian adolescent refugees in Jordan.

Objective: Studies among Syrian refugees in Turkey, Lebanon and Germany showed high prevalence rates of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). However, data on PTSD among Syrian adolescent refugees in Jordan are scarce. Therefore, this study aimed to assess the prevalence and severity of PTSD, and its associated factors among Syrian schoolchildren refugees resettled in Jordan.

Low birth weight in Jordan: a hospital-based study.

Low birth weight (LBW) is one of the leading causes of neonatal and infant morbidity and mortality. To determine the prevalence and possible risk factors associated with LBW in four regional hospitals in Jordan. This retrospective study analyzed the medical records of all singleton live births for the period 2011-2015.

Relationship between motivational style and glycemic control in Jordanian patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus.

Background: Although, there is increased recognition of the importance of blood glucose control and diabetes education in type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), the relationship between motivation and long term outcomes, glycemic control, are lacking. The primary aims of the present study were to: (i) describe the motivational style of Jordanian patients with T2DM regarding self-care management, taking medications, and self-monitoring of blood glucose (SMBG), as well as following therapeutic dietary instructions and exercising regularly; and b) examine the significance of these factors in predicting glycemic control.

Methods: A package including a treatment self-regulation questionnaire concerning diabetes, was administered to a convenience sample of 110 patients with T2DM.