Service Delivery
Policy Brief The role of Accountability in sustaining SRHR programs in crisis and Fragile Situations in Jordan
2021
This policy brief aims to  improve access to quality sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) information and services for people affected by crisis and in fragile situations, and to accelerate progress towards achieving SRHR national objectives and concerned targets of sustainable development goals. This brief was financed by a res ..

TRAUMATIC CHILDBIRTH: INCIDENCE, RISK FACTORS, AND ITS IMPACT ON MOTHERS AND THEIR INFANTS A SCOPING REVIEW
2021
This review discussed the incidence and risk factors that were associated with traumatic childbirth, as well as the impact of traumatic childbirth on women and their infants. There is still no consensus on the definition of traumatic childbirth in the literature. The incidence rate of traumatic childbirth, ranges from 14.3% to 45.5%. Most of the studies included in t ..

The impact of husband’s migration on the family left behind (case study: Southern Marka)
2020
The study is available in: the Center of Thesis Deposit/ University of Jordan.   Objective: The study aimed at identifying the demographic and social features of the study population, in addition to the impact of husband€™s migration on the role and status of the wife left behind, child raising and education, family social relationships, and family properties and inve ..

Reproductive health of women in refugee camps and the impact of social variables (case study: Al Wehdat camp)
2020
The study is available in: the University of Jordan, Center of Thesis Deposit.   Main objective: to know what reproductive health is, its importance, its elements, and the impact of some social variables on its elements.   Time and geographic zone: 2000, Wehdat camp.   Source of information: a field study of a stratified sample consisting of 400 qualified women in We ..

A Qualitative Study on Family Planning
2020
This study was conducted to gain qualitative information from females, males and health care providers on family planning issues relating to PSP's strategic goals on FP. In particular the study was meant to shed light on the following: ·         What encourages families to switch from traditional methods (withdrawals) to modern contraceptive methods, ·         Reasons ..

Family Planning Knowledge, Attitude and Practices in Zarqa al-Jadedah – Jordan
2020
This study was conducted to evaluate the knowledge, attitudes, practices and beliefs among married men and women of reproductive age (between the ages of 15-49) in the Zarqa Al-Jadedah community on the topic of family planning.   The evaluation was carried out by the Zarqa Al-Jadedah Community Health Committee in collaboration with the Zarqa Al-Jadedah Health Center, ..

Appointment System In Specialty Clinics of Ma'an Governorate: Impact on the
2020
Introduction and Objectives: Patients coming from all over the governorate of Ma€™an to visit specialty clinics at Ma'an comprehensive Health Center have been facing difficulties in getting the Service. A pilot field study was conducted to identify the main reasons behind low quality of provided services at these clinics. Lack of well-organized patient flow in these ..

An Evaluation of the Effectiveness of the Staff Working at the Clinics of the Jordanian Association for Family Planning and Protection from the Point of View of Clients (A Field Study)
2020
This study aims at identifying the effectiveness of the staff working at the clinics of the Jordanian Association for Family Planning and Protection (JAFPP); it achieves this by identifying the clients' satisfaction with the staff€™s ability to render reproductive health services. The study also aims to identify the relationship between the demographic, economic and s ..

Maternal periodontal status and preterm low birth weight delivery: a case–control study
2020
Objectives: To assess the association between severity and extent of maternal periodontal disease and preterm birth/ low birth weight (PLBW) among women in the north of Jordan.   Methods: A total of 148 woman who gave preterm birth/ low birth weight birth and 438 women with uncomplicated full term vaginal delivery were included in this study. Socio-demographic charact ..

Diagnostic Markers for Neonatal Sepsis: Comparing C-reactive Protein, Interleukin-6 and Immunoglobulin M
2020
This clinical study was conducted to evaluate the diagnostic value of C-reactive protein (CRP), interlekin-6 (IL-6) and immunoglobulin M (IgM) in the early diagnosis of neonatal sepsis. The diagnostic values of each marker separately or in combinations were evaluated. The optimal cut-off values of each marker in the diagnosis of neonatal sepsis were defined. Between D ..

Perinatal Mortality At Prince Rashed Hospital
2020
Objectives:  To determine the perinatal mortality rate at Prince Rashed Hospital and the main causes of perinatal deaths and their risk factors. Methods: We reviewed the data of all deliveries that took place at Prince Rashed Hospital from January 2005 to January 2006 including number of live births, stillbirths, maternal age, parity, mode of delivery, antenatal care, ..

What are the Adverse Effects of Maternal Smoking during Pregnancy on FETO-Maternal Outcome?
2020
Objective:  To identify the adverse effects of the pregnant mother€™s smoking on pregnancy outcome on both the mother and her fetus.   Methods: A prospective study was conducted, between Jan. 2005 and Jan.2006. Nine hundred patients who received prenatal care and delivered at Princess Haya Military Hospital were questioned about the habit of smoking during pregnancy a ..

Maternal Deaths In Jordan: Hospital Based Figures
2020
Objective: To calculate and analyze the maternal mortality ratio in the hospitals of the Royal Medical Services over a five years period (2000-2005).   Methods: The data were obtained from the annual statistics reports of the Royal Medical Services, death certificates, medical records, and labor ward records.   Results: Nineteen cases were identified .The maternal mor ..

Fetal Loss In Pregnancy complicated by Brucellosis
2020
Objective: To study the effect of brucellosis infection during pregnancy on the rate of fetal loss and the possible role of antimicrobial therapy in modifying this effect.   Methods: A total number of 36 Jordanian pregnant women who presented with acute brucellosis during pregnancy in three hospitals over the period 1997-2003 were studied. The diagnosis of acute bruce ..

The Effect of High Maternal Body Mass Index before Pregnancy on Pregnancy Outcome
2020
Objective: To identify the effect of high maternal body mass index before pregnancy on the outcome of pregnancy.   Methods: A retrospective study was conducted. Between January 1990 and January 2000, 488 obese pregnant women with body mass index (BMI) >30Kg/m2 who received prenatal care and delivered at Prince Rashid Military Hospital were identified from hospital fil ..

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