Sexual Satisfaction Among Infertile Couples: Demographics and Psychosocial Health Factors.

The purpose of the current study was to explore sexual satisfaction among infertile couples in Jordan and its associations with psychosocial and sociodemographic factors. Using a descriptive correlational design, 248 infertile couples from outpatient clinics were recruited and filled out a questionnaire on sexual satisfaction, in addition to perceived social support, depressive symptoms, psychological stress, coping skills, optimism, life satisfaction, and sociodemographics. Sexual satisfaction was significantly and positively correlated with perceived social support, optimism, life satisfaction, and coping. Stronger association was observed between sexual satisfaction and optimism. No difference was found in sexual satisfaction in relation to participants' gender, age, working status, or education. This study highlights the importance of building mental health nurses' competence to provide education and counseling on sexuality to improve the quality of life of infertile couples and optimize their sexual wellness. The most recent guidelines for psychosocial care for infertile couples are discussed. [Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services, 58(9), 40-47.].

Psychosocial wellbeing of infertile couples in Jordan.

BACKGROUND: The psychological and social impact of infertility on married couples alerted researchers in developing countries to consequences of infertility and the need to not underestimate the problem. AIM: To examine the psychosocial wellbeing of infertile couples in Jordan. METHODS: A cross-sectional descriptive correlational study design was used to collect data regarding depression, psychological distress, life satisfaction, coping, optimism and perceived social support from 248 infertile couples using a self-administered questionnaire. Data were collected from May to August 2016. RESULTS: One hundred and sixty-four (66%) of the infertile couples had moderate to severe depression. Infertile couples had a high level of psychological distress, low level of life satisfaction, and yet a high level of optimism that the infertility is temporary. Participants had moderate ability to cope, moderate to high level of perception of social support from family and others, and low from friends. There were significant differences in depression and optimism between men and women (P < 0.05). CONCLUSION: Jordanian infertile couples face several psychosocial problems that need psychological counselling.

Psychosocial wellbeing of infertile couples in Jordan

Background: The psychological and social impact of infertility on married couples alerted researchers in developing countries to consequences of infertility and the need to not underestimate the problem. Aim: To examine the psychosocial wellbeing of infertile couples in Jordan. Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive correlational study design was used to collect data regarding depression, psychological distress, life satisfaction, coping, optimism and perceived social support from 248 infertile couples using a self-administered questionnaire. Data were collected from May to August 2016. Results: One hundred and sixty-four [66%] of the infertile couples had moderate to severe depression. Infertile couples had a high level of psychological distress, low level of life satisfaction, and yet a high level of optimism that the infertility is temporary. Participants had moderate ability to cope, moderate to high level of perception of social support from family and others, and low from friends. There were significant differences in depression and optimism between men and women [P < 0.05]. Conclusion: Jordanian infertile couples face several psychosocial problems that need psychological counselling

Contexte : La dimension psychologique et sociale de la stérilité pour les couples mariés a attiré l'attention des chercheurs dans les pays en développement sur les conséquences de ce problème ainsi que sur la nécessité de ne pas le sous-estimer. Objectif : Examiner le bien-être psychologique des couples stériles en Jordanie Méthodes : Une étude suivant un plan corrélationnel, descriptif et transversal a été menée afin de recueillir des données liées à la dépression, au désespoir psychologique, à la satisfaction dans la vie, à l'aptitude à faire face aux problèmes, à l'optimisme et à la sensation de bénéficier d'un soutien social. POur ce faire, un questionnaire auto-administré a été rempli par 248 couples stériles. Les données ont été recueillies entre mai et août 2016. Résultats : Cent soixante-quatre couples stériles [soit 66 %] souffraient de dépression allant d'un stade modéré à sévère. Les couples stériles affichaient un degré élevé de désespoir psychologique, un faible degré de satisfaction dans la vie, et pourtant un niveau élevé d'optimisme quant au caractère temporaire de cette stérilité. Les participants montraient une aptitude modérée à faire face aux problèmes, une perception du soutien social venant de la famille et autres proches allant de modérée à élevée, et faible venant de la part des amis. Des différences significatives entre les hommes et les femmes ont été observées pour ce qui concerne la dépression et l'optimisme [p < 0,05]. Conclusion : Les couples stériles jordaniens sont confrontés à différents problèmes de nature psychosociale et requièrent de fait une aide psychologique

الخلفية: لقد نبّه الأثر النفسي والاجتماعي للعقم على الأزواج، الباحثين في البلدان النامية، إلى آثار العقم وضرورة عدم الاستخفاف بالمشكلة.الهدف: دراسة السلامة النفسية للأزواج العُقماء في الأردن.طرق البحث: صمُمت دراسة مقطعية وصفية ارتباطية لجمع بيانات عن الاكتئاب والضيق النفسي والرضا عن الحياة والتكيُّف والتفاؤل والدعم. الاجتماعي المتصور من 248 زوجاً عقيماً باستخدام استبيان مدار ذاتياً. وجمعت البيانات في الفترة من مايو/أيار حتى أغسطس/آب 201666 % من الأزواج العقماء باكتئاب متوسط إلى حاد. فتبيّ أن الأزواج العقماء يعانون من مستوى مرتفع من النتائج: أظهرت النتائج إصابة 164الضيق النفسي وانخفاض مستوى الرضا عن الحياة وارتفاع مستوى التفاؤل. وأظهر المشاركون مستوى متوسطاً من القدرة على التكيُّف، ومستوىمتوسطاً إلى منخفضاً من تصور الدعم الاجتماعي من الأسرة والآخرين، ومستوى منخفضاً من تصور دعم الأصدقاء. وتبيّ وجود اختلافات كبيرة.)P< في مستوى الاكتئاب والتفاؤل بين الرجال والنساء ) 0.05الاستنتاج: يعاني الأزواج العُقماء في الأردن من عدة مشكلات نفسية تستلزم المشورة النفسية

Jordanian mothers' beliefs about the causes of cancer in their children and their impact on the maternal role.

BACKGROUND: Arab culture and Islamic beliefs contribute to values and practices regarding cancer. Mothers in Jordanian society are expected to be the primary caregivers to children. PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to explore Jordanian mothers' beliefs regarding the causes of cancer in their children and their impact on their role as mothers. DESIGN: A descriptive, qualitative design was used. Individual interviews were conducted with Jordanian mothers (n = 51) of hospitalized children with cancer. RESULTS: Causes of cancer were attributed to supernatural explanations and biomedical explanations. The impact of cancer on these mothers' lives varied. For some, their child's illness resulted in stronger family bonds, whereas for others, the families suffered a state of disequilibrium. CONCLUSIONS: Cultural beliefs helped assign meaning to their children's illness. The maternal role of Jordanian women was partially fulfilled or inadequately performed, which in turn affected the functioning and coping abilities of the entire household.

Predictors of nursing faculty members' organizational commitment in governmental universities.

BACKGROUND: It is essential for all university leaders to develop and maintain an effective programme of total quality management in a climate that promotes work satisfaction and employee support. PURPOSE: The purpose of the study was to investigate the relationship of faculty members' organizational commitment to their job satisfaction, perceived organizational support, job autonomy, workload, and pay. METHODS: A quantitative study, implementing a correlational research design to determine whether relationships existed between organizational commitment and job satisfaction, perceived organizational support, job autonomy, workload and pay. RESULTS: Stepwise linear regression analysis was used to estimate the probability of recorded variables included significant sample characteristics namely, age, experience and other work related attributes. The outcome showed a predictive model of three predictors which were significantly related to faculty members' commitment: job satisfaction, perceived support and age. CONCLUSION: Although the findings were positive toward organizational commitment, continued consideration should be given to the fact that faculty members remain committed as the cost associated with leaving is high. IMPLICATION FOR NURSING MANAGEMENT: A study of this nature increases the compartment in which faculty administrators monitor the work climate, observe and identify factors that may increase or decrease job satisfaction and the work commitment.

The effects of undergraduate nursing student-faculty interaction outside the classroom on college grade point average.

BACKGROUND: The effects of student-faculty interactions in higher education have received considerable empirical attention. However, there has been no empirical study that has examined the relation between student-faculty interaction and college grade point average. PURPOSE: This is aimed at identifying the effect of nursing student-faculty interaction outside the classroom on students' semester college grade point average at a public university in Jordan. METHODS: The research was cross-sectional study of the effect of student-faculty interaction outside the classroom on the students' semester college grade point average of participating juniors and seniors. RESULTS: Total interaction of the students was crucial as it is extremely significant (t = 16.2, df = 271, P ≤ 0.001) in relation to students' academic scores between those students who had ≥70 and those who had <70 academic scores. However, gender differences between students, and other variables were not significant either to affect students' academic scores or students' interaction. CONCLUSION: This study provides some evidence that student-faculty interactions outside classrooms are significantly associated with student's academically achievements.

The effect of international courses on nursing practice at Jordanian hospitals.

BACKGROUND: Recently, nursing education in Jordan has been radically reformed to fit social and organizational processes of globalization. Jordanian nurses are attending international courses to improve their nursing practice. METHODS: This descriptive, qualitative study was aimed at identifying the impact of Jordanian nurses' participation in international courses on nursing practice in Jordan. Purposive sampling techniques were used. Two focus groups of Jordanian nurses who participated in international courses provided rich data. RESULTS: Findings from the focus groups suggested that participation in international courses makes a significant contribution to nurses' professional and personal development. CONCLUSION: Jordanian nurses are challenged to find ways to actually apply the new skills and knowledge gained from these courses in their work.