245 - 272 http://localhost:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/11679 2026-04-14T18:26:27Z 2026-04-14T18:26:27Z Alomoush, Anas Alkhawaldeh, Abdullah ALBashtawy, Mohammed Hamaideh, Shaher Ta’an, Wafa’a Abdelkader, Raghad http://localhost:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/12002 2025-07-17T02:24:31Z 2024-03-01T00:00:00Z

Title: Self‑Medication and its Associated Factors among University Students: A Cross‑Sectional Study Authors: Alomoush, Anas; Alkhawaldeh, Abdullah; ALBashtawy, Mohammed; Hamaideh, Shaher; Ta’an, Wafa’a; Abdelkader, Raghad Abstract: Background: Self‑medication is a global concern among professionals and non‑professionals, with a rapid increase in prevalence. The study aims to assess the prevalence of self‑medication and its associated factors among university students. Materials and Methods: A cross‑sectional, descriptive study was conducted in three universities, and a total of 817 college students participated in this study. Results: About 75.40% of the participants reported using medications without a professional prescription. The category of analgesics was the most commonly used in self‑medication (82.80%), while the most common symptom was a headache (81.50%). Almost 74.10% percent of participants who have practiced self‑medication stated that the reason was the “lack of time to consult a physician.” Most participants who have used self‑medication (90.30%) stated that the source of knowledge was “previous prescription.” Conclusions: Health education programs concerning self‑mediation should be held in university settings to improve attitudes and practices toward self‑mediation.

2024-03-01T00:00:00Z Hamadneh, Shereen Hamadneh, Jehan Abdalrahim, Asem ALBashtawy, Mohammed Suliman, Mohammad Alolayaan, Main Alkhawaldeh, Abdullah http://localhost:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/11999 2025-07-17T02:20:50Z 2024-03-01T00:00:00Z

Title: Prevalence and Related Factors of Postpartum Depression among Jordanian Mothers with a History of COVID‑19 during Pregnancy or After Childbirth in a Developing Country Authors: Hamadneh, Shereen; Hamadneh, Jehan; Abdalrahim, Asem; ALBashtawy, Mohammed; Suliman, Mohammad; Alolayaan, Main; Alkhawaldeh, Abdullah Abstract: Background: The magnitude of postpartum depression in Jordan during the COVID‑19 pandemic is under‑documented, and little is known about its potential social, demographic, and clinical correlates. This study aimed to explore the prevalence and related factors of postpartum depression among Jordanian mothers with a history of COVID‑19 during pregnancy or after childbirth. Materials and Methods: This cross‑sectional descriptive study was carried out in March‑June 2021 among a convenient sample of 109 women with a history of COVID‑19 during pregnancy or after childbirth, who were at a leading hospital equipped to care for COVID‑19 cases in North Jordan. An online survey using the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) was used to collect information from mothers with a history of COVID‑19‑positive tests. Results: Among the total number of women who participated in the study (n = 109), 73 women had postpartum depression. The prevalence of postpartum depression in the present study was 67%. In addition, the study found a positive statistically significant correlation between EPDS scores and being a smoker, delivery method, experiencing severe COVID‑19 symptoms, and being hospitalized. Conclusions: During the COVID‑19 pandemic, women had a high level of postpartum depression. It would be necessary to follow further the confirmed cases of COVID‑19, and mothers should be screened for depressive symptoms during pregnancy and followed up for antenatal and postnatal care.

2024-03-01T00:00:00Z Pourghane, Parand Shirazi, Morvarid Ghasab http://localhost:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/11996 2025-07-17T02:17:52Z 2024-03-01T00:00:00Z

Title: Iranian Women’s Experiences of Breastfeeding Support during the COVID‑19 Pandemic: A Qualitative Study Authors: Pourghane, Parand; Shirazi, Morvarid Ghasab Abstract: Background: The impact of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID‑19) pandemic on health systems worldwide has been associated with less attention to maternal support in breastfeeding. The objective of this study was to explore the experiences of breastfeeding mothers, during the COVID‑19 pandemic, and the impact of the pandemic on breastfeeding initiation and maintenance. Materials and Methods: A qualitative, descriptive study was conducted by means of in‑depth semi‑structured interviews. The study participants included 28 mothers who had children aged 0 to 12 months, lived in Guilan Province, Iran, and had breastfed their children at least once after March 2021. Conventional content analysis was performed simultaneously with data collection. Results: Data analysis led to the extraction of three main categories and nine subcategories: in the shadow of peace (receiving correct information from reliable sources, observing health and quarantine principles, and enjoying the awareness of not having COVID‑19 [both the mother and the infant]), under the stress (information poverty, invalid and stressful information, and stressful association of underlying diseases), and in the delusion of exposure (refusal to breastfeed, and non‑compliance with recommendations). Conclusions: Mothers’ breastfeeding experiences during the COVID‑19 pandemic indicate factors such as receiving or not receiving breastfeeding support, quarantine and the resulting stress, and exposure to conflicting information. Mothers felt that their experience with breastfeeding during the pandemic encouraged them to continue breastfeeding, but it is important to support breastfeeding mothers. Monitoring and supporting vulnerable groups such as breastfeeding mothers, for mental health problems during the COVID‑19 pandemic, should be considered during the planning phase.

2024-03-01T00:00:00Z Bagheri, Imane Irajpour, Alireza Hashemi, Narges http://localhost:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/11994 2025-07-17T02:15:33Z 2024-03-01T00:00:00Z

Title: Development of a Heart Failure Palliative Care Educational Program for Nurses: A Multi‑Method Approach Authors: Bagheri, Imane; Irajpour, Alireza; Hashemi, Narges Abstract: Background: Comprehensive palliative care for patients with heart failure can be developed by educating cardiac nurses. The current study aimed to design a heart failure palliative care educational program for nurses. Materials and Methods: This study was carried out using the multi‑method approach based on two out of four steps of Uys educational program development at Dr. Chamran Hospital, Isfahan, in 2020–2021. In step 1, educational needs were collected through literature review, interviews with 15 patients and 10 nurses, examination of patients’ documents and medical records, and observation. Then, in step 2, the importance and necessity of teaching the proposed topics and the teaching and evaluation method of the items were assessed through two rounds of delphi technique (15 expert panel members). Eventually, the educational program was finalized. Results: In step 1, the educational needs of nurses were identified in 6 general fields and 26 general learning topics. In step 2, educational needs [specialized knowledge (55% necessity and 55% importance) and social support (33% necessity and 33% importance)], teaching methods (role‑playing, experiential learning, and journal club), and evaluation method (the information analysis method) were removed due to a lack of consensus (11%). Finally, the main parts of the program, including the program mission and vision, general learning topics, general goals, objectives, teaching strategies, and evaluation strategies, were compiled. Conclusions: This program provides nurses with up‑to‑date information on various aspects of the physical, psychological, social, spiritual, and educational needs of heart failure patients and ensures the provision of better services to them.

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