Abdullah Alkhawaldeh
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Abdullah Alkhawaldeh has a total of 6 co-authors. Here are the top co-authors by number of shared publications:
Jamal Qaddumi
Faculty of Medicine and Health sciences, An-Najah National University, P.O. Box 7, Nablus, Palestine
1 shared publication- Jamal Qaddumi
Faculty of Nursing, An Najah National University, Nablus, Palestine
1 shared publication Madi Jaghbir
Faculty of Medicine, Jordan University, Amman 11942, Jordan
1 shared publicationMargo B. Holm
Faculty of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA 15260, USA
1 shared publication- Omar Al Omari
College of Nursing, Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, Oman
1 shared publication Wasileh Petro
Faculty of Nursing, Jordan University, Amman 11942, Jordan
1 shared publication
Latest Publications
- Open Access
- 6 November 2014
- Published by Wiley in Current Gerontology and Geriatrics Research
- Vol. 2014, 1-7
A Cross-Sectional Study to Examine Factors Associated with Primary Health Care Service Utilization among Older Adults in the Irbid Governorate of Jordan
Background. Recently, the percentage of older adults in developing countries has increased significantly.Objective. This study examined patterns and factors associated with primary health care services utilization in the past 1, 6, and 12 months.Method. A cross-sectional study design was used to collect data from 190 older adults in the Irbid governorate of Jordan.Results. Primary health care services were used by less than half of the participants in the past 1 month, by 68.4% in the past 6 months, and by 73.8% in the past 12 months. Primary health care (PHC) services use was associated with age, education level, tobacco use, chronic illnesses, perceived general health status today, a physical component summary score, employment, and perceived general health status in the past 6 and 12 months. The primary predictor of PHC services use at 1, 6, and 12 months was chronic illnesses (), (), and (), respectively.Conclusion. Although many factors were associated with PHC service utilization, the strongest predictor of PHC service utilization was chronic illnesses.- 6 November 2014
- Published by Wiley in Current Gerontology and Geriatrics Research
- Vol. 2014, 1-7
Open AccessA Cross-Sectional Study to Examine Factors Associated with Primary Health Care Service Utilization among Older Adults in the Irbid Governorate of Jordan
Background. Recently, the percentage of older adults in developing countries has increased significantly.Objective. This study examined patterns and factors associated with primary health care services utilization in the past 1, 6, and 12 months.Method. A cross-sectional study design was used to collect data from 190 older adults in the Irbid governorate of Jordan.Results. Primary health care services were used by less than half of the participants in the past 1 month, by 68.4% in the past 6 months, and by 73.8% in the past 12 months. Primary health care (PHC) services use was associated with age, education level, tobacco use, chronic illnesses, perceived general health status today, a physical component summary score, employment, and perceived general health status in the past 6 and 12 months. The primary predictor of PHC services use at 1, 6, and 12 months was chronic illnesses (), (), and (), respectively.Conclusion. Although many factors were associated with PHC service utilization, the strongest predictor of PHC service utilization was chronic illnesses. - Open Access
- 24 February 2014
- Published by Springer Nature in BMC Nursing
- Vol. 13 (1) , 6
Pressure ulcer prevention knowledge among Jordanian nurses: a cross- sectional study
Pressure ulcer remains a significant problem in the healthcare system. In addition to the suffering it causes patients, it bears a growing financial burden. Although pressure ulcer prevention and care have improved in recent years, pressure ulcer still exists and occurs in both hospital and community settings. In Jordan, there are a handful of studies on pressure ulcer. This study aims to explore levels of knowledge and knowledge sources about pressure ulcer prevention, as well as barriers to implementing pressure ulcer prevention guidelines among Jordanian nurses.
- 24 February 2014
- Published by Springer Nature in BMC Nursing
- Vol. 13 (1) , 6
Open AccessPressure ulcer prevention knowledge among Jordanian nurses: a cross- sectional study
Pressure ulcer remains a significant problem in the healthcare system. In addition to the suffering it causes patients, it bears a growing financial burden. Although pressure ulcer prevention and care have improved in recent years, pressure ulcer still exists and occurs in both hospital and community settings. In Jordan, there are a handful of studies on pressure ulcer. This study aims to explore levels of knowledge and knowledge sources about pressure ulcer prevention, as well as barriers to implementing pressure ulcer prevention guidelines among Jordanian nurses.