Ahmad H. Al-Nawafleh

Dr. Ahmad H. Al-Nawafleh

Nursing, Mutah University, Karak, Jordan
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Professor, Mutah University

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Academic Career Length

18Years (2009-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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17 February 2011 in Journal of Human Hypertension
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FAF Alhalaiqa
F Alhalaiqa
KDK H O Deane
K H O Deane
AAAhmad H. Al-Nawafleh
Ahmad H. Al-Nawafleh
ACA Clark
A Clark
Richard J. GrayRichard J. Gray
Richard J. Gray
The objective of this study is to establish the efficacy of adherence therapy (AT) compared with treatment as usual (TAU) in reducing blood pressure (BP) in non-compliant hypertensive patients. This study was designed as a parallel-group single-blind randomised controlled trial. The study was carried out at three general hospital outpatient clinics in Jordan. A total of 136 non-compliant hypertensive patients with a mean baseline BP of 164.5 mm Hg (s.d. 10.0) over 102.2 mm Hg (s.d. 7.0) participated in the study. 7 weekly 20-min sessions of AT in addition to TAU. The main outcome of this study is systolic blood pressure (SBP) at 11-weeks follow-up. In all, 68 patients received TAU and 68 AT. Intention-to-treat analysis included all participants randomised. AT lowered SBP by −23.11 mm Hg (95% CI: −25.85, −20.36) and diastolic BP (DBP) by −15.18 mm Hg (95% CI: −17.55, −12.80) at 11 weeks compared with TAU. Adherence (measured by pill counting) was also improved in the AT group by 37% at 11 weeks compared with TAU. No significant adverse events were reported. AT increases adherence to medication for hypertension which then leads to a clinically important reduction in BP.

29 April 2015 in Journal of Clinical Nursing
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ZAZaid Al-Hamdan
Zaid Al-Hamdan
AAAhmad H. Al-Nawafleh
Ahmad H. Al-Nawafleh
HBHala A Bawadi
Hala A Bawadi
VJVeronica James
Veronica James
MMMilika Matiti
Milika Matiti
BHBonnie M Hagerty
Bonnie M Hagerty

21 July 2015 in Environmental Health and Preventive Medicine
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MAMunir Abu-Helalah
Munir Abu-Helalah
HAHussam Alshraideh
Hussam Alshraideh
AAAla-Aldeen Ahmad Al-Serhan
Ala-Aldeen Ahmad Al-Serhan
ANAdel Issa Nesheiwat
Adel Issa Nesheiwat
MDMoh’d Da’na
Moh’d Da’na
AAAhmad H. Al-Nawafleh
Ahmad H. Al-Nawafleh
The aims of this study are to assess cigarette and hookah smoking rates amongst adult population in Jordan and to determine predictors of smoking status. Selected beliefs, perceptions and attitudes toward cigarettes and hookah smoking were also assessed. This cross-sectional study was conducted in five regional governorates of Jordan through face-to-face interviews on a random sample of adult population aged 18–79 years. Data was collected using a piloted questionnaire based on the Global Adult Tobacco Questionnaire. The overall prevalence of cigarette smoking in our sample (869) was 59.1 % amongst males and 23.3 % amongst females, while the overall prevalence of hookah smoking was 18.9 % amongst males and 23.1 % amongst females. Leisure and imitation were the most commonly reported reasons for smoking. Regardless of smoking status, people were aware of health risks associated smoking and also had negative perceptions toward smoking. Smoking rates for both genders have reached alarmingly high rates in Jordan. There is an urgent need for a comprehensive national programme to target the country’s growing burden of smoking. Suggestions on leisure time activities should be included in such programmes.

24 January 2013 in Nursing & Health Sciences
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AAAhmad H. Al-Nawafleh
Ahmad H. Al-Nawafleh
RZRuqayya S. Zeilani
Ruqayya S. Zeilani
Catrin EvansCatrin Evans
Catrin Evans

25 January 2018 in Issues in Mental Health Nursing
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RSReema R. Safadi
Reema R. Safadi
MDMayada A. Daibes
Mayada A. Daibes
WHWaheda H. Haidar
Waheda H. Haidar
AAAhmad H. Al-Nawafleh
Ahmad H. Al-Nawafleh
RCRose E. Constantino
Rose E. Constantino
In this cross-sectional study, we assessed levels and types of psychological and physical intimate partner abuse (IPA), and the association of IPA with socio-demographic factors and health consequences. The Abusive Behavior Inventory was completed by 471 Jordanian women. IPA was higher among older women who were: of older age, of younger age at marriage, married to unemployed spouses, living in urban residence, and of lower educational level. IPA was associated with most of the health problems except dental injuries and burns. We recommend educational programs that raise women's awareness to their rights to education, free choices in marital age, and policies that mitigate IPA in Jordan and similar patriarchal societies.

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ZHZiad Hunaiti
Ziad Hunaiti
RMRa'Ed Masa'Deh
Ra'Ed Masa'Deh
MMMohammed Mansour
Mohammed Mansour
AAAhmad H. Al-Nawafleh
Ahmad H. Al-Nawafleh