Hana Taha

Biographic Data

ID7790550
NAMEHana Taha
GIVEN NAMESHana
FAMILY NAMETaha
SIGNATURETAHA H
AFFILIATIONSUniversity of Jordan
ORCID0000-0001-8710-8249
VERIFIEDYes
TOTAL WORKS6
TOTAL CITATIONS0
AUTHOR COUNT6
EDITOR COUNT0
FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR2014
LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR2026
H-INDEX0

  • Perceived risk of type 2 diabetes mellitus

    Open AccessSireen M Alkhaldi, Sireen Alkhaldi et al.ARTICLEFrontiers in Public Health2026

    Objectives The growing burden of type 2 diabetes mellitus among young adults is a global public health problem. This study aimed to explore risk perception of type 2 diabetes mellitus among university students in Jordan and to identify predictors of perceived susceptibility. Methods A cross-sectional study that used proportional stratified sampling to recruit 496 third year university students in all fields of study at the University of Jordan. P…

  • Exploring the determinants of non-suicidal self-injury among university students in Jordan

    Open AccessHana Taha, OMAR MOHAMMED ALHADDAD et al.ARTICLEFrontiers in Psychiatry2026

    This study demonstrated alarming levels of self-harm behaviors among university students in Jordan as measured by SHI. NSSI was strongly associated with psychological distress and dysfunctional family environment, which may provide insight into its etiology and has implications for early identification and intervention

  • Assessment of the effect of social media use on medical students’ academic performance

    Open AccessHana Taha, Diana Abu-Surrah et al.ARTICLEFrontiers in Public Health2025

    Background The use of social media in the modern world is necessary to stay equipped with the fast-paced changes of the 21st century. The integration of social media platforms into the life of medical students and their effect on their academic performance has not been studied enough. Objective This study examines the duration of time spent on social media, the type of content medical students is exposed to, the online engagement in study groups,…

  • Workplace Violence against Health Care Providers in Emergency Departments of Public Hospitals in Jordan

    Open AccessOsama Al Khatib, Hana Taha et al.ARTICLEInternational Journal of…2023

    Workplace violence (WPV) against healthcare providers is a serious problem that carries health, safety, and legal consequences. Healthcare providers working in emergency departments (ED) are more susceptible to WPV compared to other healthcare settings. This study aimed to assess the prevalence of physical and verbal violence against ED physicians and nurses in public hospitals in Amman, Jordan, and to explore the relationship between WPV and the…

  • Field Epidemiology and Public Health Research Priorities in the Eastern Mediterranean Region

    Open AccessMohannad Al Nsour, Tala Chahien et al.ARTICLEFrontiers in Public Health2021

    Research is essential for evidence-based decision making. This study aimed to identify research priorities in the areas of field epidemiology and public health in the Eastern Mediterranean Region (EMR) from the perspectives of public health professionals. A Delphi technique, using online survey, was employed to reach 168 public health professionals who have experience in the EMR countries. The study took place between November 2019 and January 20…

  • Home visits to improve breast health knowledge and screening practices in a less privileged area in Jordan

    Open AccessHana Taha, Lennarth Nyström et al.ARTICLEBMC Public Health2014

    Home visits by local community outreach workers that incorporated education about breast cancer and breast health in addition to offering free mammography screening vouchers were effective in improving women's breast health knowledge and practices in a less privileged area in Jordan