Publications by authors named "Nama' Bany Amer"
Purpose: To assess the general knowledge of and attitude to various common eye conditions in children among pediatricians in north Jordan.
Methods: This was a descriptive cross-sectional study. An exploratory questionnaire was developed by the research team to collect the necessary qualitative information.
Article Synopsis
- Lung cancer is a growing health issue in Jordan, exacerbated by ineffective tobacco control and new smoking trends; this study examines its epidemiology and types related to age, sex, and smoking habits.
- The study analyzed 434 lung cancer cases from 2004 to 2017, revealing a significant male predominance (86.9%) with a mean age of 63.8 years, and found that cases were more common among older individuals and smokers.
- Adenocarcinoma was the most prevalent histopathological type, followed by squamous cell carcinoma and neuroendocrine tumors; the study noted varying smoker-to-non-smoker ratios for different lung cancer types and an overall slight decrease in the median age of patients
Background: Influenza infection is associated with a significant health burden in children, especially in developing countries. The influenza vaccine is an important preventive strategy for flu illness. Aim of this study to assess knowledge, attitudes and practices (KAP) related to influenza illness and vaccination in children in the Jordanian population and to study the effect of awareness campaigns on changing the attitudes of parents toward vaccinating their children against influenza.
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