Abstract Background: The postpartum period is critical for women and newborns. Many complications, such as deaths, are preventable by utilizing appropriate postpartum care. We aimed to assess healthcare professionals’ adherence to the World Health Organization’s (WHO) immediate postpartum care guidelines, investigating factors influencing their adoption at Jordanian hospitals. Materials and Methods: A methodological study design, developing, and testing the psychometric properties of the Immediate Postpartum Care Adherence Questionnaire (IPCAQ) was created based on the Theory of Planned Behavior, extensive literature review, and the WHO guidelines following a manual construct questionnaire, and using a deductive method. The IPCAQ was developed using four steps: domain identification, scale construction, judgmental evidence, and psychometric evaluation. Results: The final draft of IPCAQ consisted of four domains and 63 items deductively formulated from the theoretical constructs. The domains are attitudes, behavioral intention, subjective norms, and perceived behavioral control. They were subsumed by four subthemes, general caring assessment, counseling, subjective norms, and perceived behavioral control. The IPCA showed high content (0.94) and face validity indices (0.97), moderate content scale universal agreement (0.77), and excellent face agreement (0.81) for the 63 items. IPCAQ is a reliable instrument that measures adherence to immediate postpartum care guidelines. Conclusions: IPCAQ is reliable and valid in the current sample. The IPCAQ can be used to assess healthcare professionals’ adherence to immediate postpartum care guidelines, identify factors influencing the adoption of standardized care to overcome barriers to adherence, and facilitate high‑quality care. Keywords: Adherence, healthcare professionals, planned behavior theory, postpartum care

Introduction: The prevalence of obesity is increasing worldwide, especially among pregnant women. Maternal obesity is a serious risk factor during pregnancy associated with pregnancy-related complications for the mother and her child. Objective: This study aimed to estimate the prevalence of Jordanian pregnant women who are overweight or obese. The relationship between high body mass index and selected obstetrical conditions was also investigated. Materials and Methods: A descriptive, correlational, cross-sectional design was used on a purposive convenience sample of 411 pregnant women in Jordan. Results were obtained through structured interviews, antenatal routine lab tests, physical measurements (height and weight), body mass index (BMI), thyroid function tests (free thyroxine [FT4] and 2e [TSH]), and Edinburgh postnatal depression scale. Descriptive statistics, including means, standard deviation, and inferential statistics, such as Pearson correlation, t-test, and ANOVA, were used to describe and examine the relationship among the study variables. Results: Based on the results, 58.4% of the participants had one to four pregnancies, and 54.5% had at least one abortion. Based on their weight before pregnancy, there was a high frequency of overweight (29.7%) and obesity (25%) among pregnant women. High maternal BMI for the mother is correlated significantly with pregnancy complications and offspring neurocognitive impairments. Additionally, maternal obesity is a risk factor for hypothyroidism. BMI was correlated with hypothyroidism (r=0.141, P=0.004), fetal distress (r=0.217, P=0.0001), postnatal depression (r=0.161, P=0.0001), and preterm labor (r=0.115, P=0.020). The thyroid function tests and thyroid stimulating hormone levels were correlated with maternal and fetal conditions, such as infertility, fetal death, hemorrhage, and cerebral palsy among children. Conclusion: High BMI associated with old age is a critical factor related to many maternal and infant health conditions. Repeated pregnancy failures, fetal health conditions, and maternal complications, including hypothyroidism, can be associated with maternal obesity. Healthcare providers should raise awareness among mothers and care providers on the serious conditions associated with obesity.

The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has had a negative impact on students' sleep quality, and it's an issue that's been understudied. This study aimed to determine which variables from the demographic data most affect the sleep quality among international students in Jordan during the COVID-19 outbreak and the lockdown. A cross-sectional study design was used to measure SQS. The tool was completed online by the international students using Google Forms. All of the findings were received online and then analysed accordingly. The general linear regressions analysis of independent variables on sleep quality score showed that using the social media for more than six hours daily is the most confounding factor that impaired the sleep quality (p=0.008). therefore, among international university students, sleep quality deteriorated during the confinement. Keeping occupied with social media for many hours daily during the lockdown has a negative impact on sleep quality.

The aim of the current study was to examine the effect of a psychoeducation intervention on knowledge, insight, and internalized stigma among people with schizophrenia in a long-term care (LTC) facility in Jordan. This study was conducted based on cluster randomization using a pre- and post-test design. The intervention group (n = 66) received seven sessions about schizophrenia over a 3-week period along with usual treatment. The control group (n = 56) received usual treatment only. The psychoeducation intervention significantly improved knowledge (15.5%) and insight (22.5%) and reduced stigma (18%) among participants in the intervention group compared to the control group (2.6%, 4.7%, and 3.6%, respectively). This study shows the importance of integrating psychoeducation interventions in routine care for people with schizophrenia in LTC. [Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services, xx(x), xx-xx.].

Objectives The study aims were to evaluate the emotional well-being of nursing students in Jordan by measuring student levels of anxiety, depression, behavioural control, positive affect, and general distress, and to identify predictors of emotional well-being in nursing students. Background Owing to a unique number of stressors, nursing students have been shown to experience high levels of stress. This stress may impact their learning, physical health, and mental health, as well as lead to burnout and potentially self-harmful behaviours. Identifying the predictors of psychological distress among nursing students is therefore critical. Method A descriptive cross-sectional survey design was utilised. The Mental Health Inventory (MHI-38) was administered to a convenience sample of nursing students (n = 230) from a university in Jordan. Multiple regression analysis was performed to determine predictors of psychological distress and well-being. In presenting this research, the STROBE checklist was followed. Results Nursing students had higher levels of psychological distress and moderate levels of emotional well-being. Nursing students scored high on general positive affect; however scores on domains related to the loss of behavioural/emotional control and anxiety were also high. Discussion A significant proportion of nursing students within this study were experiencing psychological distress. Implications for practice This study may be the first to evaluate the emotional well-being among nursing students in Jordan. Research evidence can inform decision makers in that they devise strategies and interventions that aim to build students’ coping skills and promote emotional well-being.