Objective:To determine the prevalence of bullying among university students in Jordan.The study also aims to identify potential predictors of bullying within the context of university students in Jordan.Methods:A cros...Objective:To determine the prevalence of bullying among university students in Jordan.The study also aims to identify potential predictors of bullying within the context of university students in Jordan.Methods:A cross-sectional study using a convenience sampling method was conducted with 350 university students from 3 institutions(2 public and 1 private),who par ticipated in this study.Data were collected through a self-repor ted questionnaire.Data analysis employed descriptive statistics,and multivariate linear regression was executed through the SPSS program(version 26)(IBM Corporation,Armonk,New York,United States)at 5% level of significance.Results:The findings revealed that 30% of the surveyed students reported never experiencing bullying,41.1% indicated rare exposure,20% reported occasional bullying,4.3% noted frequent exposure,and 4.6% reported constant exposure.Statistical analysis identified university and academic year as significant predictors of bullying.The university exhibited significance(B=-0.403,P≤0.05),while the academic year was also a significant predictor(B=0.213,P≤0.05).Conclusions:Given the prevalence and predictors identified,this study recommends the implementation of policies in universities to safeguard students from bullying.These policies should specifically target the most affected individuals.展开更多
Background: The COVID-19 pandemic emerged unexpectedly, impacting millions worldwide and, though waning in many regions, remains a significant concern. This study focused on understanding COVID-19’s clinical presenta...Background: The COVID-19 pandemic emerged unexpectedly, impacting millions worldwide and, though waning in many regions, remains a significant concern. This study focused on understanding COVID-19’s clinical presentation, disease progression, and outcomes among hospitalized pediatric patients. Additionally, it sought to investigate the impact of concurrent chronic medical conditions on disease severity. Methods: Conducted retrospectively between September 2020 and December 2021, this study observed pediatric patients (below 18 years) hospitalized with confirmed COVID-19 at an Irbid, Jordan tertiary healthcare center. Patients meeting inclusion criteria, including a positive nasal swab PCR test and hospitalization need, were analyzed. Epidemiological and clinical data were collected and segregated into two groups (A and B) based on the presence of chronic conditions. Comparative analysis encompassed presentation, disease trajectory, and outcomes between these groups. Results: Among 451 tested positive patients, 112 were included in the study. Significant differences emerged between the two pediatric groups hospitalized for COVID-19. Those with concurrent chronic illnesses exhibited heightened symptom severity—fever, dyspnea, fatigue—and a higher incidence of abnormal chest radiographs, often requiring intensive care and experiencing elevated mortality rates. Conclusion: This study underscores the criticality of prioritizing COVID-19 management strategies for pediatric patients with pre-existing chronic medical conditions. The findings highlight the increased vulnerability and poorer outcomes experienced by this subgroup, emphasizing the necessity for tailored interventions and focused care approaches.展开更多
文摘Objective:To determine the prevalence of bullying among university students in Jordan.The study also aims to identify potential predictors of bullying within the context of university students in Jordan.Methods:A cross-sectional study using a convenience sampling method was conducted with 350 university students from 3 institutions(2 public and 1 private),who par ticipated in this study.Data were collected through a self-repor ted questionnaire.Data analysis employed descriptive statistics,and multivariate linear regression was executed through the SPSS program(version 26)(IBM Corporation,Armonk,New York,United States)at 5% level of significance.Results:The findings revealed that 30% of the surveyed students reported never experiencing bullying,41.1% indicated rare exposure,20% reported occasional bullying,4.3% noted frequent exposure,and 4.6% reported constant exposure.Statistical analysis identified university and academic year as significant predictors of bullying.The university exhibited significance(B=-0.403,P≤0.05),while the academic year was also a significant predictor(B=0.213,P≤0.05).Conclusions:Given the prevalence and predictors identified,this study recommends the implementation of policies in universities to safeguard students from bullying.These policies should specifically target the most affected individuals.
文摘Background: The COVID-19 pandemic emerged unexpectedly, impacting millions worldwide and, though waning in many regions, remains a significant concern. This study focused on understanding COVID-19’s clinical presentation, disease progression, and outcomes among hospitalized pediatric patients. Additionally, it sought to investigate the impact of concurrent chronic medical conditions on disease severity. Methods: Conducted retrospectively between September 2020 and December 2021, this study observed pediatric patients (below 18 years) hospitalized with confirmed COVID-19 at an Irbid, Jordan tertiary healthcare center. Patients meeting inclusion criteria, including a positive nasal swab PCR test and hospitalization need, were analyzed. Epidemiological and clinical data were collected and segregated into two groups (A and B) based on the presence of chronic conditions. Comparative analysis encompassed presentation, disease trajectory, and outcomes between these groups. Results: Among 451 tested positive patients, 112 were included in the study. Significant differences emerged between the two pediatric groups hospitalized for COVID-19. Those with concurrent chronic illnesses exhibited heightened symptom severity—fever, dyspnea, fatigue—and a higher incidence of abnormal chest radiographs, often requiring intensive care and experiencing elevated mortality rates. Conclusion: This study underscores the criticality of prioritizing COVID-19 management strategies for pediatric patients with pre-existing chronic medical conditions. The findings highlight the increased vulnerability and poorer outcomes experienced by this subgroup, emphasizing the necessity for tailored interventions and focused care approaches.
