Karem H Alzoubi
Biographic Data
| ID | 5675746 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Karem H Alzoubi |
| GIVEN NAMES | Karem H |
| FAMILY NAME | Alzoubi |
| SIGNATURE | ALZOUBI K H |
| AFFILIATIONS | Jordan University of Science and Technology |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-2808-5099 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 28 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 3 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 28 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2015 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Understanding Stress Through Metabolomic and Psychosocial Lenses
Research mentorship in graduate programs in a developing country
Avoidance of research misconduct, authorship conflict, and adequate research training, including research ethics, is essential for high-quality research outcomes. This cross-sectional study used a questionnaire to evaluate graduate students' perceptions about the adequacy of graduate supervision in various academic institutions. The sample comprised 251 participants (64.5 % females) from public and private institutions. The majority were master's…
Impacts of Responsible Conduct of Research Education on the Career and Practice of Graduating Fellows
This study investigates the impact of the Fogarty/NIH-funded Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) Education Fellowship Program on scientists’ RCR activities and practices by following up on 110 of 117 fellows who graduated from the program. The results suggest that the program played a crucial role in promoting RCR activities among the fellows, leading to positive outcomes such as publications in research ethics (64%), attendance of RCR conferen…
Understanding healthcare professionals’ Experiences with expired and unused medication disposal and take-back initiatives
This study identified a significant lack of education on safe drug disposal among medical staff during medical school, workplace training, and continuing professional development. • Findings support the need for a government-initiated national drug take-back program with widespread and accessible collection points. • Raising awareness on safe drug disposal should target all healthcare professionals, not just pharmacists, emphasizing teamwork in h…
Exploring the pharmacist’s role in pregnancy care
Pregnant women often worry about medication effects on their unborn child, leading to inadequate care and potential risks to maternal and fetal health. Research on community pharmacists' role in prenatal care is limited. This cross-sectional study used a validated, self-administered survey distributed to 405 pharmacists across the United Arab Emirates to evaluate their perceptions, practices, competencies, and barriers in pregnancy care. Data wer…
Hurdles in the personalized medicine implementation path
Numerous efforts worldwide are geared towards integrating whole genome sequencing (WGS) tests into diagnostic clinical practice. However, in many countries, awareness and perception towards WGS among the consumer public is unexamined. This cross-sectional study disseminated a validated survey online to the public across the UAE using a convenience sampling technique. The survey evaluated socio-demographics, knowledge, and attitudes towards whole …
Assessments of community pharmacists’ perceptions of the pros and cons of the home delivery of medications service in Sana’a, Yemen
Home delivery of medications is an emerging service that can enhance treatment continuity, reduce travel burdens, and improve public health outcomes in low-resource settings like Yemen. However, community pharmacists’ perceptions in Sana’a remain unclear. To assess community pharmacists’ perceptions of home medication delivery services in terms of their advantages, disadvantages, and the factors influencing their acceptance. A cross-sectional sur…
Research Ethics Education Program in Jordan
The Fogarty-NIH-funded Research Ethics Education Program in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region was launched in Jordan in 2015 in collaboration between the University of California-San Diego Jordan University of Science and Technology (JUST). In the program's first phase, 118 researchers from 13 countries were trained in empirical research methods and research ethics and awarded a one-year fellowship in Responsible Conduct of Research.…
Pharmacists' knowledge and attitudes regarding their role in depression management
This study aimed to evaluate community pharmacists' knowledge, attitudes, practices, and obstacles concerning depression management, as well as the factors linked to their attitudes and practices. This cross-sectional study surveyed 407 community pharmacists using convenience sampling. Participants completed a validated questionnaire administered in person by a research pharmacist. A quantile regression was performed to investigate the factors as…
Burden of disease scenarios for 204 countries and territories, 2022–2050
BACKGROUND: Future trends in disease burden and drivers of health are of great interest to policy makers and the public at large. This information can be used for policy and long-term health investment, planning, and prioritisation. We have expanded and improved upon previous forecasts produced as part of the Global Burden of Diseases, Injuries, and Risk Factors Study (GBD) and provide a reference forecast (the most likely future), and alternativ…
Global burden of bacterial antimicrobial resistance 1990–2021
BACKGROUND: Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) poses an important global health challenge in the 21st century. A previous study has quantified the global and regional burden of AMR for 2019, followed with additional publications that provided more detailed estimates for several WHO regions by country. To date, there have been no studies that produce comprehensive estimates of AMR burden across locations that encompass historical trends and future for…
Global burden and strength of evidence for 88 risk factors in 204 countries and 811 subnational locations, 1990–2021
BACKGROUND: Understanding the health consequences associated with exposure to risk factors is necessary to inform public health policy and practice. To systematically quantify the contributions of risk factor exposures to specific health outcomes, the Global Burden of Diseases, Injuries, and Risk Factors Study (GBD) 2021 aims to provide comprehensive estimates of exposure levels, relative health risks, and attributable burden of disease for 88 ri…
Global fertility in 204 countries and territories, 1950–2021, with forecasts to 2100
BACKGROUND: Accurate assessments of current and future fertility-including overall trends and changing population age structures across countries and regions-are essential to help plan for the profound social, economic, environmental, and geopolitical challenges that these changes will bring. Estimates and projections of fertility are necessary to inform policies involving resource and health-care needs, labour supply, education, gender equality,…
Global burden of 288 causes of death and life expectancy decomposition in 204 countries and territories and 811 subnational locations, 1990–2021
BACKGROUND: Regular, detailed reporting on population health by underlying cause of death is fundamental for public health decision making. Cause-specific estimates of mortality and the subsequent effects on life expectancy worldwide are valuable metrics to gauge progress in reducing mortality rates. These estimates are particularly important following large-scale mortality spikes, such as the COVID-19 pandemic. When systematically analysed, mort…
Global age-sex-specific mortality, life expectancy, and population estimates in 204 countries and territories and 811 subnational locations, 1950–2021, and the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic
BACKGROUND: Estimates of demographic metrics are crucial to assess levels and trends of population health outcomes. The profound impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on populations worldwide has underscored the need for timely estimates to understand this unprecedented event within the context of long-term population health trends. The Global Burden of Diseases, Injuries, and Risk Factors Study (GBD) 2021 provides new demographic estimates for 204 cou…
Global incidence, prevalence, years lived with disability (YLDs), disability-adjusted life-years (Dalys), and healthy life expectancy (Hale) for 371 diseases and injuries in 204 countries and territor…
BACKGROUND: Detailed, comprehensive, and timely reporting on population health by underlying causes of disability and premature death is crucial to understanding and responding to complex patterns of disease and injury burden over time and across age groups, sexes, and locations. The availability of disease burden estimates can promote evidence-based interventions that enable public health researchers, policy makers, and other professionals to im…
Global, regional, and national burden of disorders affecting the nervous system, 1990–2021
BACKGROUND: Disorders affecting the nervous system are diverse and include neurodevelopmental disorders, late-life neurodegeneration, and newly emergent conditions, such as cognitive impairment following COVID-19. Previous publications from the Global Burden of Disease, Injuries, and Risk Factor Study estimated the burden of 15 neurological conditions in 2015 and 2016, but these analyses did not include neurodevelopmental disorders, as defined by…
Time for health change
Meaningful communication between health service users and providers is essential. However, when stakeholders are unfamiliar with new health services, innovative communication methods are necessary to engage them. The aim of the study was to create, validate, and evaluate a video-vignette to enhance stakeholders' (physicians, pharmacists, and laypeople) engagement and understanding of an innovative pharmacy-based diabetes screening and prevention …
Home delivery of medications
Objectives The main goal of the current study was to investigate pharmacists' perception of home delivery of medications service in Jordan and their willingness to use the service. Method This cross-sectional observational study was conducted between March and April 2022. The study targeted community pharmacists working at different community pharmacies across Jordan. The study questionnaire was distributed through Facebook to target Jordanian co…
Perceptions of Pharmacy Graduate Students Toward Research Ethics Education
Despite the potential value of graduate-level research ethics training, most Middle East countries, including Jordan, do not routinely offer formal research ethics training. In students enrolled in Jordanian master’s level graduate program in pharmacy, the current study assessed: 1- differences in pre- and post-enrollment exposure to research ethics core themes, 2- whether this exposure was through a formal course or in an informal setting, and 3…
Global Research Trends of Health-Related Publications on Ramadan Fasting from 1999 to 2021
Faculty Members’ Perceptions and Attitudes Towards Anti-Plagiarism Detection Tools
The theory of planned behavior successfully predicted intentions to use APTs. The use of APTs should be encouraged to all faculty members and students
Understanding and attitudes of the Jordanian public about clinical research ethics
In Jordan, research ethics committees exist in most health settings. However, little is known about Jordanian public views regarding the ethics of clinical research. This study aimed to evaluate Jordanian public understanding and attitudes about ethics in clinical research. A questionnaire was used to collect information that included demographics, public knowledge, and attitudes towards ethics in clinical research. It was administered via face-t…
Awareness About Breast Cancer Among Adult Women in Jordan
The incidence of breast cancer among females is increasing and early detection greatly improves patient prognosis and reduces mortality rates. This study aims at evaluating the awareness of these screening measures among adult females in Jordan. A questionnaire was administered to 400 adult women October to December 2018. The majority of women (64.5%) were within the age range 18 to 40 years. Almost all women had ever heard about breast cancer (9…
Evaluation of Pharmacy Students’ Knowledge and Perception of Scientific Integrity
Scientific integrity, proper research conduct and avoiding research misconduct including plagiarism, fabrication and falsification, are all essential to all disciplines. Since research experience is a recommended skill to gain during undergraduate education, undergraduate students need to be aware of research misconduct in order to avoid it. This study was carried out to determine the level of knowledge and awareness regarding research misconduct…
Faculty Members’ Perceptions and Attitudes Towards Anti-Plagiarism Detection Tools
The theory of planned behavior successfully predicted intentions to use APTs. The use of APTs should be encouraged to all faculty members and students
Cultural and Religious Barriers Influencing the Participation of Women in Research
Identification, Characterization and Antibiotic Resistance of Bacterial Isolates Obtained from Waterpipe Device Hoses
The general lack of knowledge about the health effects of waterpipe smoking is among the reasons for its global spread. In this study, bacterial contamination of waterpipe hoses was investigated. Twenty hoses were collected from waterpipe cafés and screened for bacterial pathogens using standard culture and isolation techniques. Additionally, resistance of isolated bacteria to common antibiotics was determined by identifying the minimum inhibitor…
Toxicant inhalation among singleton waterpipe tobacco users in natural settings
Background Studies that assess waterpipe tobacco smoking behaviour and toxicant exposure generally use controlled laboratory environments with small samples that may not fully capture real-world variability in human behaviour and waterpipe products. This study aimed to conduct real-time sampling of waterpipe tobacco use in natural environments using an in situ device. Methods We used the REALTIME sampling instrument: a validated, portable, self-p…
Cultural and Religious Barriers Influencing the Participation of Women in Research
Evaluation of Pharmacy Students’ Knowledge and Perception of Scientific Integrity
Scientific integrity, proper research conduct and avoiding research misconduct including plagiarism, fabrication and falsification, are all essential to all disciplines. Since research experience is a recommended skill to gain during undergraduate education, undergraduate students need to be aware of research misconduct in order to avoid it. This study was carried out to determine the level of knowledge and awareness regarding research misconduct…
Understanding and attitudes of the Jordanian public about clinical research ethics
In Jordan, research ethics committees exist in most health settings. However, little is known about Jordanian public views regarding the ethics of clinical research. This study aimed to evaluate Jordanian public understanding and attitudes about ethics in clinical research. A questionnaire was used to collect information that included demographics, public knowledge, and attitudes towards ethics in clinical research. It was administered via face-t…
Awareness About Breast Cancer Among Adult Women in Jordan
The incidence of breast cancer among females is increasing and early detection greatly improves patient prognosis and reduces mortality rates. This study aims at evaluating the awareness of these screening measures among adult females in Jordan. A questionnaire was administered to 400 adult women October to December 2018. The majority of women (64.5%) were within the age range 18 to 40 years. Almost all women had ever heard about breast cancer (9…
Home delivery of medications
Objectives The main goal of the current study was to investigate pharmacists' perception of home delivery of medications service in Jordan and their willingness to use the service. Method This cross-sectional observational study was conducted between March and April 2022. The study targeted community pharmacists working at different community pharmacies across Jordan. The study questionnaire was distributed through Facebook to target Jordanian co…
Perceptions of Pharmacy Graduate Students Toward Research Ethics Education
Despite the potential value of graduate-level research ethics training, most Middle East countries, including Jordan, do not routinely offer formal research ethics training. In students enrolled in Jordanian master’s level graduate program in pharmacy, the current study assessed: 1- differences in pre- and post-enrollment exposure to research ethics core themes, 2- whether this exposure was through a formal course or in an informal setting, and 3…
Global Research Trends of Health-Related Publications on Ramadan Fasting from 1999 to 2021
Faculty Members’ Perceptions and Attitudes Towards Anti-Plagiarism Detection Tools
The theory of planned behavior successfully predicted intentions to use APTs. The use of APTs should be encouraged to all faculty members and students
Burden of disease scenarios for 204 countries and territories, 2022–2050
BACKGROUND: Future trends in disease burden and drivers of health are of great interest to policy makers and the public at large. This information can be used for policy and long-term health investment, planning, and prioritisation. We have expanded and improved upon previous forecasts produced as part of the Global Burden of Diseases, Injuries, and Risk Factors Study (GBD) and provide a reference forecast (the most likely future), and alternativ…
Global burden of bacterial antimicrobial resistance 1990–2021
BACKGROUND: Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) poses an important global health challenge in the 21st century. A previous study has quantified the global and regional burden of AMR for 2019, followed with additional publications that provided more detailed estimates for several WHO regions by country. To date, there have been no studies that produce comprehensive estimates of AMR burden across locations that encompass historical trends and future for…
Global burden and strength of evidence for 88 risk factors in 204 countries and 811 subnational locations, 1990–2021
BACKGROUND: Understanding the health consequences associated with exposure to risk factors is necessary to inform public health policy and practice. To systematically quantify the contributions of risk factor exposures to specific health outcomes, the Global Burden of Diseases, Injuries, and Risk Factors Study (GBD) 2021 aims to provide comprehensive estimates of exposure levels, relative health risks, and attributable burden of disease for 88 ri…
Global fertility in 204 countries and territories, 1950–2021, with forecasts to 2100
BACKGROUND: Accurate assessments of current and future fertility-including overall trends and changing population age structures across countries and regions-are essential to help plan for the profound social, economic, environmental, and geopolitical challenges that these changes will bring. Estimates and projections of fertility are necessary to inform policies involving resource and health-care needs, labour supply, education, gender equality,…
Global burden of 288 causes of death and life expectancy decomposition in 204 countries and territories and 811 subnational locations, 1990–2021
BACKGROUND: Regular, detailed reporting on population health by underlying cause of death is fundamental for public health decision making. Cause-specific estimates of mortality and the subsequent effects on life expectancy worldwide are valuable metrics to gauge progress in reducing mortality rates. These estimates are particularly important following large-scale mortality spikes, such as the COVID-19 pandemic. When systematically analysed, mort…
Global age-sex-specific mortality, life expectancy, and population estimates in 204 countries and territories and 811 subnational locations, 1950–2021, and the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic
BACKGROUND: Estimates of demographic metrics are crucial to assess levels and trends of population health outcomes. The profound impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on populations worldwide has underscored the need for timely estimates to understand this unprecedented event within the context of long-term population health trends. The Global Burden of Diseases, Injuries, and Risk Factors Study (GBD) 2021 provides new demographic estimates for 204 cou…
Global incidence, prevalence, years lived with disability (YLDs), disability-adjusted life-years (Dalys), and healthy life expectancy (Hale) for 371 diseases and injuries in 204 countries and territor…
BACKGROUND: Detailed, comprehensive, and timely reporting on population health by underlying causes of disability and premature death is crucial to understanding and responding to complex patterns of disease and injury burden over time and across age groups, sexes, and locations. The availability of disease burden estimates can promote evidence-based interventions that enable public health researchers, policy makers, and other professionals to im…
Global, regional, and national burden of disorders affecting the nervous system, 1990–2021
BACKGROUND: Disorders affecting the nervous system are diverse and include neurodevelopmental disorders, late-life neurodegeneration, and newly emergent conditions, such as cognitive impairment following COVID-19. Previous publications from the Global Burden of Disease, Injuries, and Risk Factor Study estimated the burden of 15 neurological conditions in 2015 and 2016, but these analyses did not include neurodevelopmental disorders, as defined by…
Time for health change
Meaningful communication between health service users and providers is essential. However, when stakeholders are unfamiliar with new health services, innovative communication methods are necessary to engage them. The aim of the study was to create, validate, and evaluate a video-vignette to enhance stakeholders' (physicians, pharmacists, and laypeople) engagement and understanding of an innovative pharmacy-based diabetes screening and prevention …
Exploring the pharmacist’s role in pregnancy care
Pregnant women often worry about medication effects on their unborn child, leading to inadequate care and potential risks to maternal and fetal health. Research on community pharmacists' role in prenatal care is limited. This cross-sectional study used a validated, self-administered survey distributed to 405 pharmacists across the United Arab Emirates to evaluate their perceptions, practices, competencies, and barriers in pregnancy care. Data wer…
Hurdles in the personalized medicine implementation path
Numerous efforts worldwide are geared towards integrating whole genome sequencing (WGS) tests into diagnostic clinical practice. However, in many countries, awareness and perception towards WGS among the consumer public is unexamined. This cross-sectional study disseminated a validated survey online to the public across the UAE using a convenience sampling technique. The survey evaluated socio-demographics, knowledge, and attitudes towards whole …
Assessments of community pharmacists’ perceptions of the pros and cons of the home delivery of medications service in Sana’a, Yemen
Home delivery of medications is an emerging service that can enhance treatment continuity, reduce travel burdens, and improve public health outcomes in low-resource settings like Yemen. However, community pharmacists’ perceptions in Sana’a remain unclear. To assess community pharmacists’ perceptions of home medication delivery services in terms of their advantages, disadvantages, and the factors influencing their acceptance. A cross-sectional sur…
Research Ethics Education Program in Jordan
The Fogarty-NIH-funded Research Ethics Education Program in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region was launched in Jordan in 2015 in collaboration between the University of California-San Diego Jordan University of Science and Technology (JUST). In the program's first phase, 118 researchers from 13 countries were trained in empirical research methods and research ethics and awarded a one-year fellowship in Responsible Conduct of Research.…
Pharmacists' knowledge and attitudes regarding their role in depression management
This study aimed to evaluate community pharmacists' knowledge, attitudes, practices, and obstacles concerning depression management, as well as the factors linked to their attitudes and practices. This cross-sectional study surveyed 407 community pharmacists using convenience sampling. Participants completed a validated questionnaire administered in person by a research pharmacist. A quantile regression was performed to investigate the factors as…
Understanding Stress Through Metabolomic and Psychosocial Lenses
Medicine (21 works) · Environmental health (8 works) · Disease (7 works) · Psychology (7 works) · Public health (7 works) · Family medicine (6 works) · Medical education (6 works) · Nursing (6 works) · Perception (6 works) · Academic integrity and plagiarism (5 works)