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    Vitamin D deficiency and associated factors in Jordan
    SAGE Publications ; 2019
    In:  SAGE Open Medicine Vol. 7 ( 2019-01), p. 205031211987615-
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    In: SAGE Open Medicine, SAGE Publications, Vol. 7 ( 2019-01), p. 205031211987615-
    Abstract: In Jordan, many studies reported various rates of vitamin D deficiency and insufficiency among different groups. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of low vitamin D level among Jordanian adults and determine its association with selected variables. Methods: The vitamin D level was assessed in a national representative sample of 4056 subjects aged 〉 17 years. The study involved face-to-face interviews with the subjects and measurement of serum 25(OH)D. Low vitamin D level was defined as 25(OH)D  〈  30 ng/mL. Deficiency was defined as 25(OH)D  〈  20 ng/mL, and insufficiency was defined as 25(OH)D level of 20–30 ng/mL. Results: The overall prevalence of low vitamin D status (25(OH)D  〈  30 ng/mL) was 89.7%, with higher prevalence in males (92.4%) than in females (88.6%). Vitamin D was sufficient in 7.6% of males, insufficient in 38.4% of males, and deficient in 54% of males. Among females, vitamin D was insufficient in 10.1% and deficient in 78.5%. The prevalence of vitamin D deficiency was much higher in females than in males ( p = 0.001). The only variables that were significantly associated with low level of vitamin D were gender, age, obesity, and employment. Conclusion: The prevalence of low vitamin D level is extremely high in Jordan. Age, gender, obesity, and unemployment were associated with low levels of vitamin D. Health authorities in Jordan need to increase the level of awareness about vitamin D deficiency and its prevention, particularly among women.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    ISSN: 2050-3121 , 2050-3121
    URL: Article
    DOI: 10.1177/2050312119876151
    Language: English
    Publisher: SAGE Publications
    Publication Date: 2019
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    Post-COVID-19 syndrome among healthcare workers in Jordan
    World Health Organization Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean (WHO/EMRO) ; 2023
    In:  Eastern Mediterranean Health Journal Vol. 29, No. 4 ( 2023-4-26), p. 247-253
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    In: Eastern Mediterranean Health Journal, World Health Organization Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean (WHO/EMRO), Vol. 29, No. 4 ( 2023-4-26), p. 247-253
    Abstract: Background: Post-COVID-19 syndrome covers a wide range of new, recurring or ongoing health conditions, which can occur in anyone who has recovered from COVID-19. The condition may affect multiple systems and organs. Aims: To evaluate the frequency and nature of persistent COVID-19 symptoms among healthcare providers in Jordan. Methods: Post-COVID-19 syndrome refers to symptoms extending beyond 4–12 weeks. We conducted a historical cohort study among 140 healthcare staff employed at the National Center for Diabetes, Endocrinology and Genetics, Amman, Jordan. All of them had been infected with COVID-19 virus during March 2020 to February 2022. Data were collected through face-to-face interviews using a structured questionnaire. Results: Some 59.3% of the study population reported more than 1 persisting COVID-19 symptom, and among them 97.5%, 62.6% and 40.9% reported more than 1 COVID-19 symptom at 1–3, 3–6 and 6–12 months, respectively, after the acute phase of the infection. Post-COVID-19 syndrome was more prevalent among females than males (79.5% vs 20.5%) (P = 0.006). The most frequent reported symptom was fatigue. Females scored higher on the Fatigue Assessment Scale than males [23.26, standard deviation (SD) 8.00 vs 17.53, SD 5.40] (P 〈 0.001). No significant cognitive impairment was detected using the Mini-Mental State Examination and the Montreal Cognitive Assessment scales. Conclusion: More than half (59.3%) of the healthcare workers in our study reported post-COVID-19 syndrome. Further studies are needed to better understand the frequency and severity of the syndrome among different population groups.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    ISSN: 1020-3397 , 1687-1634
    URL: Article
    DOI: 10.26719/emhj.23.029
    Language: Unknown
    Publisher: World Health Organization Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean (WHO/EMRO)
    Publication Date: 2023
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    Dyslipidemia among patients with type 2 diabetes in Jordan: Prevalence, pattern, and associated factors
    Frontiers Media SA ; 2022
    In:  Frontiers in Public Health Vol. 10 ( 2022-11-8)
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    In: Frontiers in Public Health, Frontiers Media SA, Vol. 10 ( 2022-11-8)
    Abstract: To determine the prevalence and patterns of dyslipidemia and its associated risk factors among patients with type 2 diabetes attending the National Center for Diabetes, Endocrinology, and Genetics (NCDEG). Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted at the NCDEG in Amman, Jordan. A total of 971 patients with type 2 diabetes were included during the period September- December 2021. The socio-demographic data were collected through face-to-face interview questionnaire and anthropometric and clinical data were abstracted from medical records. The last three readings of lipid profile and HbA1C were abstracted from the medical records. Results The overall prevalence of dyslipidemia among type 2 diabetic patients was 95.4%. The most common type of dyslipidemia was combined dyslipidemia (37.1%), with high triglycerides and low HDL-c (19.0%) being the most frequent type. Factors associated with hypercholesterolemia were diabetes duration ≤ 10 years, poor compliance to a statin, and HbA1c level (7–8%) ( P -values: 0.008, 0.001, 0.021, respectively). Moreover, smoking and poor compliance with statin therapy were associated with high LDL-c level ( P -values: 0.046 and 0.001, respectively). The presence of hypertension, high waist circumference, HbA1c level & gt;8%, and diabetes duration ≤ 10 years were all associated with high triglyceride level ( P -values: 0.008, 0.016, 0.011, and 0.018, respectively). Hypertension and HbA1c level & gt;8% were associated with low HDL-c level ( P -values: 0.010 and 0.011, respectively). Conclusion The combination of high triglyceride and low HDL-c is the commonest lipid abnormality detected in patients with type 2 diabetes. An educational program that emphasizes the importance of adherence to a healthy lifestyle is strongly recommended. Further studies are needed to capture a wide range of factors that might influence dyslipidemia and glycemic control.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    ISSN: 2296-2565
    URL: Article
    DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2022.1002466
    Language: Unknown
    Publisher: Frontiers Media SA
    Publication Date: 2022
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