Alaa M Hammad
Biographic Data
| ID | 7045989 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Alaa M Hammad |
| GIVEN NAMES | Alaa M |
| FAMILY NAME | Hammad |
| SIGNATURE | HAMMAD A M |
| AFFILIATIONS | Al-Zaytoonah University of Jordan |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-3800-1220 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 5 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 5 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2022 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Validation of the Arabic eHealth literacy questionnaire
Introduction: Amidst the rapid digitalization of healthcare, there is a need for tools that accurately assess eHealth literacy across cultural contexts. This study focused on the validation of an Arabic version of the eHealth Literacy Questionnaire (eHLQ), a tool to facilitate patient engagement and health outcomes in digital healthcare. Method: Using a convenience sampling method, the study recruited a diverse sample of 657 participants from Jor…
The Development of Standardized National Head Circumference Growth Charts for Jordanian Children Aged 0–5 Years
Background: Head circumference (HC) is a key indicator of growth and brain development in children, used to identify abnormalities like microcephaly and macrocephaly. While WHO growth standards are widely adopted, they may not account for regional variations due to genetic, environmental, and socio-economic factors. This study aimed to develop and validate national HC growth charts for Jordanian children aged 0-5 years and compare them with WHO s…
Determinants of Asthma Control in Jordanian Children
While FeNO showed promise as a non-invasive marker of airway inflammation, its clinical application remains limited due to variability and confounding factors. A comprehensive, individualized approach to asthma management, considering comorbidities and conventional assessments, is essential. Larger, longitudinal studies are needed to establish the role of FeNO in routine pediatric asthma care
Assessing mental health literacy in Jordan
Background: Mental health literacy (MHL) research in Jordan is sparse and validated MHL measures are lacking. The present study validated a Jordanian version of the Mental Health Literacy Scale (MHLS) and examined Jordanian individuals' MHL. Method: A Google Forms survey was designed, and the link was shared through various Jordanian social media platforms. Factor analysis and Rasch analysis were performed to validate the Jordanian version of the…
Identifying Drug-Therapy Problems among Syrian Refugees in Zaatari Refugee Camp
Background: Due to a lack of proper pharmaceutical care, Syrian refugees in the Zaatari refugee camp are more likely to have drug-related issues, such as prescription errors and adverse drug occurrences. Aim: The current study aims to identify drug-therapy problems among Syrian refugees in the Zaatari refugee camp. Method: This is a retrospective cross-sectional study. Patients' files were collected from the Zaatari camp database. Patients who we…
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Identifying Drug-Therapy Problems among Syrian Refugees in Zaatari Refugee Camp
Background: Due to a lack of proper pharmaceutical care, Syrian refugees in the Zaatari refugee camp are more likely to have drug-related issues, such as prescription errors and adverse drug occurrences. Aim: The current study aims to identify drug-therapy problems among Syrian refugees in the Zaatari refugee camp. Method: This is a retrospective cross-sectional study. Patients' files were collected from the Zaatari camp database. Patients who we…
Assessing mental health literacy in Jordan
Background: Mental health literacy (MHL) research in Jordan is sparse and validated MHL measures are lacking. The present study validated a Jordanian version of the Mental Health Literacy Scale (MHLS) and examined Jordanian individuals' MHL. Method: A Google Forms survey was designed, and the link was shared through various Jordanian social media platforms. Factor analysis and Rasch analysis were performed to validate the Jordanian version of the…
Validation of the Arabic eHealth literacy questionnaire
Introduction: Amidst the rapid digitalization of healthcare, there is a need for tools that accurately assess eHealth literacy across cultural contexts. This study focused on the validation of an Arabic version of the eHealth Literacy Questionnaire (eHLQ), a tool to facilitate patient engagement and health outcomes in digital healthcare. Method: Using a convenience sampling method, the study recruited a diverse sample of 657 participants from Jor…
The Development of Standardized National Head Circumference Growth Charts for Jordanian Children Aged 0–5 Years
Background: Head circumference (HC) is a key indicator of growth and brain development in children, used to identify abnormalities like microcephaly and macrocephaly. While WHO growth standards are widely adopted, they may not account for regional variations due to genetic, environmental, and socio-economic factors. This study aimed to develop and validate national HC growth charts for Jordanian children aged 0-5 years and compare them with WHO s…
Determinants of Asthma Control in Jordanian Children
While FeNO showed promise as a non-invasive marker of airway inflammation, its clinical application remains limited due to variability and confounding factors. A comprehensive, individualized approach to asthma management, considering comorbidities and conventional assessments, is essential. Larger, longitudinal studies are needed to establish the role of FeNO in routine pediatric asthma care
Medicine (4 works) · Cross-sectional study (2 works) · Developmental psychology (2 works) · Health care (2 works) · Health literacy (2 works) · Health Literacy and Information Accessibility (2 works) · Longitudinal study (2 works) · Political science (2 works) · Psychology (2 works) · Rasch model (2 works)