Hasan Al-Omari

Physical and verbal workplace violence against nurses in Jordan.

Aims To explore the prevalence of physical and verbal workplace violence among nurses working in general hospitals in Jordan, and to investigate the relation between physical violence, verbal violence, anxiety about violence, and some certain demographic variables. Background Violence against nurses at the workplace is an alarming problem in both developed and developing countries. This study explicates physical and psychological workplace violence and its relation to anxiety about violence at workplace and to some demographic variables. Methods A cross-sectional correlational study was conducted on a convenience sample of nurses working in general hospitals in Jordan. Results A total of 468 nurses completed the questionnaire, 52.8% of the participants reported that they were physically attacked, and 67.8% were verbally attacked in the last 12 months. Of those who were physically attacked, 26.5% reported a physical violence with a weapon. The logistic regression analysis revealed that female nurses were 0.5 times less likely to report being physically attacked and were 1.5 times more likely to report being verbally abused than male nurses. Discussion Violence against nurses is highly prevalent in Jordan. More than half of the participants were victims of violence at their workplace during the last year. Verbal abuse was more common among females than males. Nursing Implications Nurses are in the frontline of the healthcare system and their safety is a high priority. They need to be involved in the development and formulation of workplace violence policy decisions. Conclusions Physical and verbal workplace violence in Jordan, like other countries, is a dangerous behavior that negatively affects general hospital nurses.AIMS To explore the prevalence of physical and verbal workplace violence among nurses working in general hospitals in Jordan, and to investigate the relation between physical violence, verbal violence, anxiety about violence, and some certain demographic variables. BACKGROUND Violence against nurses at the workplace is an alarming problem in both developed and developing countries. This study explicates physical and psychological workplace violence and its relation to anxiety about violence at workplace and to some demographic variables. METHODS A cross-sectional correlational study was conducted on a convenience sample of nurses working in general hospitals in Jordan. RESULTS A total of 468 nurses completed the questionnaire, 52.8% of the participants reported that they were physically attacked, and 67.8% were verbally attacked in the last 12 months. Of those who were physically attacked, 26.5% reported a physical violence with a weapon. The logistic regression analysis revealed that female nurses were 0.5 times less likely to report being physically attacked and were 1.5 times more likely to report being verbally abused than male nurses. DISCUSSION Violence against nurses is highly prevalent in Jordan. More than half of the participants were victims of violence at their workplace during the last year. Verbal abuse was more common among females than males. NURSING IMPLICATIONS Nurses are in the frontline of the healthcare system and their safety is a high priority. They need to be involved in the development and formulation of workplace violence policy decisions. CONCLUSIONS Physical and verbal workplace violence in Jordan, like other countries, is a dangerous behavior that negatively affects general hospital nurses.

Nursing students' perceived stress and coping behaviors in clinical training in Saudi Arabia.

Abstract Background: Clinical training has been recognized as a stressful experience for nursing students. Aims: The aims of this study were to identify levels and types of stressors among nursing students during their clinical training and their coping behaviors. Methods: Data were collected using a purposive sampling method from 100 nursing students using a self-reported questionnaire composed of Perceived Stress Scale and Coping Behavior Inventory. Results: Results showed that “assignments and workload” as well as “teachers and nursing staff” were the highest sources of stress in clinical training. The most common coping behaviors used were “problem-solving” and “staying optimistic”. There was a significant difference in perceived stress among students in regard to the way of choosing nursing. There were significant differences in coping behaviors in regard to the presence of relatives in nursing, living status and mothers’ educational level. The predictors of perceived stress were self-choosing for nursing and the presence of relatives in nursing, while the predictors for coping behaviors were stress from peers and daily life as well as mothers’ educational level. Conclusions: Nursing teachers and staff are encouraged to develop strategies that decrease level of stress and promote adaptive coping behaviors among nursing students during their clinical training.

Psychological Outcomes of Intimate Partner Violence Experienced by Jordanian Working Women

This study aimed at investigating psychological health problems experienced by working women as a result of their experiences of intimate partner violence (IPV). One hundred one working women participated in the study. Results indicated that nearly half of the participants reported partner violence. Compared with nonabused women, abused women showed significantly higher levels of depressive symptoms (t (78) = −3.4, p = .001) and stress (t (93) = −4.8, p < .0001), while self-esteem did not differ significantly between the two groups. Acknowledgment of this problem and early recognition of the victims may result in improving the health of working women in Jordan.

The Role of Religion in the Recovery from Alcohol and Substance Abuse Among Jordanian Adults

The purpose of this study is to understand religious factors role during recovery period among Jordanian receiving treatment for alcohol and substances abuse. Participants were asked to answer open-ended questions related to role of religion on their recovery from alcohol and substances abuse. Content analysis was used to explore the role of religion on their recovery process. One hundred and forty-six clients from two treatment centers participated with two main themes that emerged from the analysis: role of religion and role of religious men. Religion not only helps during the recovery process, but also is considered as a protector from drug and alcohol abuse in the future.

Factors affecting help-seeking attitudes regarding mental health services among attendance of primary health care centers in Jordan

ABSTRACT Despite the availability of effective treatment and services for mental health problems, a few members of the affected population utilize mental health services (MHS) in which many remain untreated. This study examined the factors influencing attitudes toward seeking formal MHS among attendance of primary health care centers. It was hypothesized that individuals’ cultural beliefs about mental problems and perceived level of stigma toward formal MHS would be the dominant factors affecting individuals’ attitudes toward formal MHS. A structured questionnaire was distributed to clients attending 25 primary care centers in Jordan, during the period July–September 2015 to measure the attitudes toward seeking formal mental help, cultural beliefs about mental health problems, and perceived level of Societal Stigma. Descriptive statistics and Hierarchical Regression analysis were used to analyze the data. Participants were 482 clients, 52.9% (n = 254) females, with an average age was 34.75 years (SD = 11.755 years). Sixty-six percent of the participants tend to use informal MHS as the treatment strategy for psychiatric disorders. The results of the analysis of the hierarchical regression model indicated that cultural beliefs about mental illness and perceived societal stigma were the factors most likely to affect individuals’ attitudes toward seeking formal MHS. This study highlights the importance of designing pragmatic mental health strategies to improve the use of MHS.

Coping Strategies of Jordanian Adolescents With Cancer: An Interpretive Phenomenological Analysis Study

Interpretive phenomenological analysis methodology was used to explore coping strategies used by hospitalized Jordanian adolescents with cancer. In-depth face-to-face interviews were conducted with 10 Jordanian adolescents, aged 13 to18 years, who were receiving chemotherapy for cancer. During treatment, participants were confronted with physical, psychosocial, and emotional distresses resulting from the disease process, the treatment, and its associated side-effects. To cope with the impact of their illness, participants utilized 4 coping strategies: “Strengthening spiritual convictions,” “Being optimistic and rebuilding hope,” “Enhancing appearance,” and “Finding self again.” The findings of this study can assist health team members to promote positive psychological care to Arab Muslim adolescents with cancer in a supportive and therapeutic treatment environment.