The Combined Effect of Sleep Deprivation and Western Diet on Spatial Learning and Memory: Role of BDNF and Oxidative Stress.
Alzoubi KH, Khabour OF, Salah HA, Abu Rashid BE.
J Mol Neurosci. 2012 Sep 7. [Epub ahead of print]
Department of Clinical Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan, 22110, khalzoubi@just.edu.jo.
Perceived learning needs of Yemeni patients after coronary artery bypass graft surgery.
Alkubati SA, Al-Zaru IM, Khater W, Ammouri AA.
J Clin Nurs. 2012 Jul 12. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2702.2012.04177.x. [Epub ahead of print]
Authors: Sameer A Alkubati, MSc, RN, Assistant Lecturer, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Hodeidah University, Hodeidah, Yemen; Ibtisam M Al-Zaru, PhD, RN, Assistant Professor, Faculty of Nursing, Jordan University of Science & Technology, Irbid; Wejdan Khater, PhD, RN, Assistant Professor, Faculty of Nursing, Jordan University of Science & Technology, Irbid; Ali A Ammouri, PhD, RN, MSN, Assistant Professor, School of Nursing, Hashemite University, Zarqa, Jordan.
J Contemp Dent Pract. 2012 Mar 1;13(2):210-5.
Fracture Strength of Three All-Ceramic Systems: Top-Ceram compared with IPS-Empress and In-Ceram.
Quran FA, Haj-Ali R.
J Contemp Dent Pract. 2012 Mar 1;13(2):210-5.
Abstract
The Pharmacological effects of novel 5-fluoro-N-(9,10-dihydro-9,10-dioxoanthracen-8-yl)-1H-indole-2-carboxamide derivatives on plasma lipid profile of Triton-WR-1339-induced Wistar rats.
Shattat G, Al-Qirim T, Sheikha GA, Al-Hiari Y, Sweidan K, Al-Qirim R, Hikmat S, Hamadneh L, Al-Kouz S.
J Enzyme Inhib Med Chem. 2012 May 31. [Epub ahead of print]
Foster Care as a Viable Alternative to Institutional Care in the Middle East: Community Acceptance and Stigma Across Type of Placement in Jordan.
Mackenzie MJ, Brewer KB, Schwalbe CS, Gearing RE, Ibrahim RW, Batayneh J, Darwish DM, Al-Kharabsheh J, Al-Zuʼbi MH.
J Dev Behav Pediatr. 2012 May 29. [Epub ahead of print]
OBJECTIVE:
Utilizing an experimental vignette design, this study assessed attitudes in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan toward the implementation of foster care as an alternative to institutions for children in need of care and protection.
METHODS:
A sample of 111 adults were surveyed in Amman and presented with a vignette describing a 14-year-old boy who came into the care of the Ministry of Social Development when he was a baby after being placed by the grandfather because of shame surrounding the mother being unwed. The vignettes systematically varied as to whether the child was described as raised in an orphanage, with a relative in a kinship foster placement, or with a nonkin foster family. Participants were then asked a series of questions about their acceptance of the child, stigma that the community might attach to the child, and potential outcomes for the child.
RESULTS:
We found no differences across the acceptance and stigma questions between the kinship and nonkin foster conditions. The 2 foster care options were at least as acceptable as current institutional models across all domains, and participants were more likely to accept the child going to school with or being friends with their child if they were in foster care rather than an institution.
CONCLUSIONS:
These results represent the first evidence of public acceptance of foster care as a model of care in Jordan and may inform the process of local stakeholders implementing alternatives to institutional care on a meaningful and sustainable scale in the Kingdom and regionally.
Determination and Stability Assessment of Clarithromycin in Human Plasma using RP-LC with Electrochemical Detection.
Zaater MF, Tahboub YR, Ghanem E.
J Chromatogr Sci. 2012 May 30. [Epub ahead of print]
Psychological partner violence and women’s vulnerability to depression, stress, and anxiety.
Al-Modallal H.
Int J Ment Health Nurs. 2012 May 31. doi: 10.1111/j.1447-0349.2012.00826.x. [Epub ahead of print]
Psychological partner violence is a considerable problem, despite its invisible outcomes on victims’ physical health. Focusing on mental health, the present study looked at differences in mental illness, such as depression, stress, and anxiety, among victims and non-victims of psychological violence. A convenience sample of women (n = 267) visiting health-care centres in refugee camps in Jordanprovided data about their experiences of psychological violence and their mental health status. The results indicated that, compared to their non-victimized counterparts, women reporting psychological violence had significantly higher mean scores of depression (t = -4.92), stress (t = -3.73), and anxiety (t = -4.22), with P < 0.0001 for all results. It was suggested that factors that have significant roles in determining poor mental health status included victims’ low self-esteem; poor socioeconomic profile, in terms of education level and income; and responsibilities associated with child and family requirements. The impacts of these factors on victims’ mental health status are discussed.
Int J Microbiol. 2012;2012:675361. Epub 2012 Apr 23.
Al-Hmoud N, Ibrahim MA, Al-Rousan H, Alseyah A.
The Prevalence of Aflatoxinogenic Aspergillus parasiticus in Jordan.
The Clinical and Nonclinical Values of Nonexercise Estimation of Cardiovascular Endurance in Young Asymptomatic Individuals.
Alomari MA, Shqair DM, Khabour OF, Alawneh K, Nazzal MI, Keewan EF.
ScientificWorldJournal. 2012;2012:958752. Epub 2012 Apr 19.
Vascular Function and Handgrip Strength in Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients.
Alomari MA, Keewan EF, Shammaa RA, Alawneh K, Khatib SY, Welsch MA.
ScientificWorldJournal. 2012;2012:580863. Epub 2012 Mar 12.
Division of Physical Therapy, Department of Allied Medical Sciences, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid 22110, Jordan.
