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Background: Work stressors are associated with physical and psychological health problems among workers and thus increase their intentions to leave work. Various factors, including fear of infection, workload, and inadequate support, caused nurses especially those on the front lines during the COVID-19 pandemic greater stress., Aim: This study aims to identify Jordanian nurses' perceptions of work stressors and their intention to leave, and to investigate the relationship between these variables among nurses working in isolation units during the COVID-19 pandemic., Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted. A convenience sample of 154 nurses who worked with COVID-19 patients participated in this study. Questionnaires were distributed online., Results: A total of 154 nurses participated in the study, with an average age of 29.59 years. A majority of nurses (61.1%) were employed in COVID-19 isolation units for a duration of 6 to 8 months. Of the work-related stresses, the mean score was 3.17; 85.7% of respondents reported a positive level of stress. Intent to leave had a mean score of 4.03; 57.8% of respondents showed a slightly positive intention. Work stresses and intention to leave showed a modest, positive significant correlation (r = 0.52, p = 0.001)., Conclusions: In COVID-19 isolation units, Jordanian nurses' work stresses were positively correlated with their intention to leave. Lower-educated and single nurses were more stressed and likely to leave. Based on the findings, targeted stress-reduction programs are needed. Nursing retention and healthcare system sustainability amid public health emergencies depend on supportive, well-resourced workplaces., Competing Interests: Declarations. Ethics approval and consent to participate: This study was approved by the Institutional Review Board (IRB) at Zarqa University (ref.nr: 1/2021). The study was carried out in accordance with the 1964 Helsinki Declaration. After explaining the study’s purpose, nurses provided signed informed permission. The confidentiality of the data was respected. The study subjects’ anonymity was kept. Participants in the study were given the option to withdraw at any moment with no repercussions. Consent for publication: Not applicable. Competing interests: The authors declare no competing interests. Clinical trial number: Not applicable., (© 2025. The Author(s).)

Background: Globally, nearly one-third of workplace violence (WPV) occurs in the health sector. Exposure to WPV among Jordanian nurses has been widely speculated to be underreported. Understanding of the factors contributing to WPV among nurses and their consequences is limited., Objectives: This study aimed to examine the consequences and contributing factors of WPV and explore suggestions for reducing WPV among nurses working in peripheral hospitals., Methods: This descriptive, cross-sectional study included 431 Jordanian nurses. Data were collected using a self-report instrument between December 2022 and June 2023. A modified version of the ILO/ICN/WHO/PSI Workplace Violence in the Health Sector Country Case Study Questionnaire developed and validated in 2003 was used., Results: The ages of the participants ranged from 20 to 49 years. A total of 349 nurses (81%) had experienced verbal violence, while 110 (25.5%) had experienced physical violence. Of the 110 nurses who were physically attacked, 44 (40 %) reported that an investigation was conducted to determine the cause of the incident. Approximately 38.2% of incidents involving physical violence in the last 12 months involved the use of weapons. The current study revealed that 59.6% of the nurses reported that verbal incidents were common in their workplace. The highest level of agreement among all participants was leniency in applying penalties to perpetrators of violence inside hospitals. The majority of participants (95.8%) agreed that improving staff-patient communication skills would effectively reduce violence., Conclusion: Creating awareness among healthcare professionals, patients, and the general public regarding the impact of WPV and the importance of respect and professionalism is crucial., Competing Interests: The authors declare that the research was conducted in the absence of any commercial or financial relationships that could be construed as a potential conflict of interest., (Copyright © 2025 Alnaeem, Hasan Suleiman, Alzoubi, Sumaqa, Al-Mugheed, Saeed Alabdullah and Farghaly Abdelaliem.)

Background: As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to permeate various sectors including healthcare, understanding its impact on nursing students' attitudes and intentions to use is crucial. To examine the association of AI ethical awareness, attitudes, anxiety, and intention-to-use AI technology among Jordanian nursing students., Method: A descriptive, cross-sectional design was used. The study was conducted in three private universities in Jordan, utilizing a convenience sampling technique; data were collected from a sample of 140 nursing students between January and March 2024., Results: Results showed moderate levels of AI ethical awareness, attitudes toward AI technology, anxiety to use AI, and intention-to-use AI technology among Jordanian nursing students. There are no significant differences found in the levels of AI ethical awareness, attitudes toward AI technology, anxiety to use AI, and intention-to-use AI based on gender and study year ( p  < 0.01). Intention-to-use AI had a significant positive relationship with AI ethical awareness ( r  = 0.521, p  < 0.001), students' attitudes toward AI (0.558, p  < 0.001), and anxiety to use AI ( r  = 0.407, p  < 0.001)., Conclusion: The need to keep pace with technological developments is urgent and crucial, especially in nursing educational institutions. The findings shed important light on the levels of behavioral intention toward AI, as well as on variables such as ethical awareness, attitudes, and anxiety about AI, and the effect of demographics on participants' attitudes, anxiety, and intentions to use AI technology., Competing Interests: The authors declared no potential conflicts of interest with respect to the research, authorship, and/or publication of this article., (© The Author(s) 2024.)

The aim of this study was to describe the 30-day mortality rate of adult patients with sepsis and septic shock in 6 intensive care units of 2 tertiary hospitals in Jordan. A prospective cohort design was used. Patients with sepsis and septic shock admitted to the medical and surgical intensive care units at 2 tertiary hospitals were followed up during the period between February 2022 and June 2022 (N = 148). Data were analyzed using SPSS, version 23. Moreover, descriptive statistics, chi-square, and binary logistic regression were used. Notably, 52.7% of patients with sepsis and septic shock died within 30 days of diagnosis of sepsis and septic shock. Sequential Organ Failure Assessment score and the history of having solid tumors significantly predicted the 30-day mortality rate. Moreover, 43 (29.0%) patients with sepsis and septic shock had positive blood cultures, and 46 (31.0%) had positive urine cultures. Patients with sepsis and septic shock have a notable mortality rate that can be predicted from total Sequential Organ Failure Assessment scores and from the history of having solid tumors. Early assessment and initiation of treatment for sepsis essentially would reduce the likelihood of progression of sepsis to septic shock and would reduce associated patients' mortality., Competing Interests: The authors have no conflicts of interests to disclose., (Copyright © 2024 the Author(s). Published by Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc.)

Introduction: Antenatal care (ANC) services play a crucial role in safeguarding the health of pregnant women during their reproductive years. This study aimed to evaluate the primary factors influencing the utilization of ANC among women of childbearing age in Isari town, Jigawa State., Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional study among 400 mothers of childbearing age, selecting them using a simple random sampling method. Data were collected using interviewer-administered questionnaires. The statistical analyses performed were descriptive analysis, Pearson's chi-square test, and binary logistic regression analysis., Results: The majority of respondents (92.5%) indicated awareness of ANC, with a significant proportion expressing the necessity of ANC services (85.7%). 57.8% of the respondents indicated attending ANC services at least four times during pregnancy. Furthermore, the number of visits has a significant relationship with age ( P < 0.001), educational level ( P = 0.003), occupation ( P = 0.043), mother's knowledge of pregnancy danger signs ( P = 0.001), and husband's support for ANC ( P < 0.001)., Conclusion: Enhancing ANC utilization will necessitate focusing on women residing in rural areas and those with limited educational attainment., Competing Interests: The authors declare that they do not have any conflicts of interest., (Copyright © 2024 Sabo, Alzoubi, Saidu, Usman, Saulawa, Al-Mugheed, Farghaly Abdelaliem and Saeed Alabdullah.)

Background/Objectives : This study looks at how a kinematic chain exercise regimen that targets the lower, core, and upper body affects university shot put participants' shoulder muscle strength and throwing efficiency. This study fills an apparent research void on shot put training approaches by presenting a comprehensive kinematic chain workout program. It was anticipated that this method would improve performance the most, considering the complex biomechanical requirements of the sport. Methods : Eighty athletes aged (19.87 ± 1.31 years), were assigned into two groups at random: experimental (n = 40) and control (n = 40). While the control group carried on with their usual training, the experimental group participated in an 8-week kinematic chain training program. Pre- and post-training evaluations were carried out to evaluate shot put-throwing ability, shoulder muscle strength, and participant satisfaction with the exercise regimen. Results : The analyses were performed to evaluate the between- and within-group effects in the 10-week intervention period using a two-way ANOVA. This study demonstrated that, when compared to the control group, the athletes in the kinematic chain program had significantly increased throwing distance ( p = 0.01) and shoulder muscle strength ( p = 0.01). Furthermore, there was a significant increase ( p = 0.005) in the athletes' satisfaction levels with the workout program among those in the experimental group. Conclusions : In shot put athletes, this study suggests that a kinematic chain-focused strategy can improve throwing performance and shoulder muscle strength. The findings suggest that incorporating kinematic chain workouts into shot put training programs could be beneficial. However, conclusions should be drawn with caution, and further research is necessary to confirm the effectiveness of kinematic chain-based approaches across various sports and to understand their broader implications in sports science.

Objectives: Hospitals' accreditation process is carried out to enhance the quality of hospitals' care and patient safety practices as well. The current study aimed to investigate the influence of hospitals' accreditation on patient safety culture as perceived by Jordanian hospitals among nurses., Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional correlational survey was used for the current study, where the data were obtained from 395 nurses by convenient sampling technique who were working in 3 accredited hospitals with 254 nurses, and 3 non-accredited hospitals with 141 nurses, with a response rate of 89%., Results: The overall patient safety culture was (71.9%). Moreover, the results of the current study revealed that there were no statistically significant differences between the perceptions of nurses in accredited and non-accredited hospitals in terms of perceptions of patient safety culture., Conclusion: The current study will add new knowledge about nurses' perceptions of patient safety culture in both accredited and non-accredited hospitals in Jordan which in turn will provide valid evidence to healthcare stakeholders if the accreditation status positively affects the nurses' perceptions of patient safety culture or not. Continuous evaluation of the accreditation application needs to be carried out to improve healthcare services as well as quality and patient safety., (© 2024. The Author(s).)