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The lived experiences of women With postpartum depression in the West Bank/Palestine
(Al-Quds University, 2024-12-16) MARAH MOHAMMAD MOUSA SABATEEN; مرح محمد موسى سباتين
Postpartum depression (PPD) is a significant problem at the childbearing age, posing a critical challenge to global maternal health. Addressing PPD aligns with global strategies to improve maternal outcomes and reduce preventable morbidity and mortality. The high prevalence of PPD, which affects 10–15% of mothers annually, requires much effort to address such a problem with emphasis on psychosocial assessments during the postpartum period. In the Palestinian context, there is a notable gap in research exploring the experiences, needs, and emotions of women during this vulnerable time. Aim:To explore the lived experiences of women with postpartum depression in the West Bank Palestine. Methodology:A qualitative descriptive phenomenological design was used to explore the experiences of women who were previously diagnosed with postpartum depression after childbirth. A total of 12 women were recruited from mental health clinics affiliated with the Palestinian Ministry of Health. A semi-structured interview was used to collect the data from the participating women after giving verbal informed consent. The thematic analysis method was used to analyze the data. The sociodemographic characteristics of the participating women were analyzed by the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS 26). The study was conducted over 14 months, from June 2023 toDecember 2024. Result:The lived experiences of women with postpartum depression were profoundly challenging and could be understood through four major themes and 12 subthemes. The first theme, Trapped in Negative Feelings, captures the emotional turmoil these women faced, including feeling trapped in negative emotions during pregnancy and childbirth, toward motherhood, their baby, and themselves. This pervasive negativity shaped their perception of their experiences and relationships. The second theme, Insecurity with the Surroundings, highlights a deep sense of vulnerability and mistrust. This insecurity manifested within the family environment and extended to interactions with the healthcare system, where support was often perceived as inadequate. The third theme, Trapped in Sociocultural Pressure, reflects the societal and cultural challenges these women endured. They faced cultural obstacles, gender-based discrimination, and socio-economic burdens, all of which compounded their struggles and reinforced feelings of isolation and helplessness. The final theme, Self-Awareness, and Recognition, reveals a gradual journey toward understanding and managing their condition. Women began to recognize postpartum depression as an illness requiring treatment, developed strategies to cope with their symptoms and shifted their focus to self-care and personal needs. Together, these themes paint a comprehensive picture of the emotional, social, and cultural complexities of postpartum depression, offering valuable insights into the experiences of affected women. Conclusion:This study provided valuable insights into the lived experiences of women with postpartum depression. It highlights the emotional, psychological, and sociocultural challenges they faced. It explores the multifaceted nature of postpartum depression in the Palestinian context and its impact on women's struggles with negative emotions, insecurity, and societal pressures These findings underscore the urgent need for early assessment of signs and symptoms of PPD by qualified healthcare providers to consider the culturally sensitive interventions, enhanced mental health awareness, and support systems to address the unique needs of women during the postpartum period. This study contributes to bridging the research gap in this area and calls for further exploration of this phenomenon to improve maternal mental health outcomes.
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The influence of emotional intelligence on interprofessional teamwork, communication, and leadership among nursing students.
(Al-Quds University, 2025-01-08) Reem Raja Yacoub Hazboun; ريم رجا يعقوب حزبون
The significance of emotional intelligence (EI) in healthcare settings has garnered increasing attention, particularly regarding its impact on interprofessional teamwork, communication, and leadership among nursing students. Emotional intelligence is defined as the ability to recognize, understand, and manage emotions in oneself and others, which is essential for fostering effective collaboration and enhancing patient care outcomes. Despite the recognized importance of emotional intelligence E there remains a lack of empirical research specifically examining its influence within the context of nursing education and interprofessional dynamics. Study Aim: This research aims to investigate the relationships between emotional intelligence and key competencies in interprofessional teamwork, communication, and leadership among nursing students at Palestinian Universities, it seeks to identify how emotional intelligence contributes to improved collaborative practices and effective communication within healthcare teams. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted involving nursing students from 3 Palestinian Universities, Data were collected through surveys designed to measure self-awareness, self-management, relationship management, and their effects on teamwork and communication and leadership dynamics. Results: Preliminary findings reveal that higher emotional intelligence correlates with improved teamwork and communication. The Interprofessional Teamwork (IPT) mean score was 4.62 (±0.3), and Interprofessional Communication (IPC) mean score was 4.37 (±0.4). Self-Management (SM) and Social Awareness (SOA) explained 45% of the variance in Relationship Management (RM) (R² = 0.454, p < .001). Female students scored higher in SM (4.11, p < .001) and SOA (4.24, p = .003) than males. Interprofessional Leadership (IPL) scored 4.45 (±0.3), indicating areas for targeted EI training. Conclusions: The study underscores the critical role of emotional intelligence in shaping interprofessional relationships within healthcare education. It is recommended that future educational programs incorporate emotional intelligence training to foster better teamwork, enhance communication skills, and develop effective leadership capabilities among nursing students. Such initiatives are essential for cultivating a supportive healthcare environment that prioritizes patient-centered care.
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The Impact of Self-sabotage Behavior on the Compliance of Treatment Among Patients with Eating Disorders at Nutri-Health Centers in Ramallah, Hebron and Jenin
(Al-Quds University, 2025-01-08) Dima Akram Ahmad Miqdad; ديمه أكرم أحمد مقداد
This study investigates the impact of self-sabotage behavior on treatment compliance among patients with eating disorders at Nutri-health centers in Ramallah, Hebron, and Jenin. The research aims to investigate the correlation between self-sabotage and various demographic factors, including gender, age, occupation, social status, economic status, and educational level. The study uses Shirzad Chamine's saboteur assessment to identify 10 types of inner saboteurs, including judge, controller, hyper-achiever, restless, stickler, pleaser, hyper-vigilant, avoider, victim, and hyper-rational. The results show that most participants have a moderate level of self-sabotage behavior. The avoider dimension exhibits the highest level of self-sabotage, followed by the restless, controller, and hyper-achiever dimensions, respectively. The victim dimension had the highest percentage of participants (47%), followed by the stickler (42.3%), hyper-achiever (39.3%), and controller (38%), respectively. The judge dimension had the lowest percentage of participants (27.3%). The study found that nearly 50 out of 300 participants had a compliance rate of 70%. The majority of patients were with binge eating disorder (60.3%), with 33% being overweight, 3% stable weight, and 2.7% underweight. The recommendations include further studies on self-sabotage's impact on treatment compliance, dietary plan and programs combining psychological factors with physical factors, and implementing educational programs to understand psychological factors and self-saboteurs influencing eating patterns and the compliance of the treatment.
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The Influence of Digital Technology on the Quality of Financial Reporting: An Examination of Insurance Companies Listed on the Palestine Exchange
(Al-Quds University, 2025-01-15) Rawan Khaleel Abdallah Alsarkhi; روان خليل عبدالله السرخي
This study examines the influence of digital technology on the financial reporting quality of insurance companies listed on the Palestine Stock Exchange. The study adopts a mixed approach that combines quantitative and qualitative approaches, as it included a sample of eight companies listed on the Palestine Stock Exchange from 2019-2023. To achieve the goals of this study, quantitative data derived from annual reports are analyzed using the Partial Least Squares (PLS) technique to assess relationships and test hypotheses. In addition, the study uses the qualitative approach to gain in-depth insights from the review of financial reports. The study reaches several results, the most important of which are the findings that reveal that digital technology significantly enhances financial reporting quality by improving accuracy, transparency, consistency, and timeliness. The study also shows a strong positive relationship between digital technology and the entrepreneurial ecosystem, highlighting the role of digital innovations in enhancing collaboration and entrepreneurial innovation within the insurance sector. However, the entrepreneurial ecosystem has a statistically insignificant direct impact on financial reporting quality. It fails to mediate the relationship between digital technology and financial reporting quality, highlighting a gap in integrating entrepreneurial activities with financial reporting quality. In light of these findings, the study recommends adopting comprehensive digital technology initiatives, enhancing stakeholder collaboration, and developing integrated frameworks to improve financial reporting quality in the insurance sector. Given the significant importance of this sector in enhancing the Palestinian GDP and supporting economic growth, including data on its economic contribution in policy discussions is essential. The study recommends exploring advanced technologies to enhance the efficiency of insurance companies, maximizing their contribution to the national economy. It highlights the importance of integrating the entrepreneurial ecosystem into national regulations and fostering partnerships between startups, technology providers, and regulators. Additionally, it calls for frameworks linking digital technology initiatives with entrepreneurial activities to improve financial reporting quality and drive innovation in the insurance sector.
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Sewage sludge conversion to agricultural compost (Case Study: Jericho WWTP.)
(Al-Quds University, 2024-08-27) Maram Jadallah Mohammad Nassar; مرام جادالله محمد نصار
There is a rapid increase in sewage sludge products, where approximately 6468 tons of sludge are produced annually in Palestine. Sludge can cause environmental and health problems if not managed properly, including surface and groundwater pollution, emission of foul odors, transmission of diseases and harmful microbes, impacts on ecological systems, and economic repercussions. as well as the absence of a long-term solution to the serious situation in Palestine. The primary objectives of this study were to assess the composting potential of sewage sludge with various bulking agents and to identify the most effective combination. Four trials of composting (Exp. 1, Exp. 2, Exp. 3, and Exp. 4) were carried out using sewage sludge, soil, Azolla, and palm leaves mixtures in all experiments. Palm leaves were proposed as a solution to another environmental issue because of the ecological harm they caused to Jericho City and the difficulty in getting rid of them. Additionally, Azolla was added because it contains important nutritional elements that help plants grow and flourish, such as proteins, vitamins, and minerals. In Exp. 4, Opuntia was added to the previous mixture instead of Azolla. Varying proportions of sewage sludge, Palm leaf, Opuntia (dry basis to moisture content 14–5%), and Azolla (wet basis to moisture content 88–8%) were used. The nutritional significance of Opuntia that lies in its ability to improve soil quality and support plant growth, which includes benefits like improving soil structure, providing nutrients, improving aeration, protecting against oxidation, and increasing water use efficiency in turned-windrows and open-air conditions. This research utilizes a rigorous analytical methodology that systematically examines all necessary elements. The composting process was monitored for temperature and moisture content (MC), while organic matter (OM), pH, electrical conductivity (EC), and C/N ratio were evaluated post-composting. The assessment of operational parameters revealed that the highest levels of organic matter degradation (32.5%), pH (7.18), C/N ratio (1/25.8), temperature (44°C), and composting duration (3 months) was achieved with the Exp. 2 mixture. Additionally, the Exp. 1 and Exp. 4 mixtures also demonstrated success in terms of these operational parameters following Palestinian specifications (OM>35%, pH 5-85, C/N ratio (1/25). Using sewage sludge in composting procedures is important for agricultural waste management, cost-effectiveness, and process efficiency. This is especially true for palm leaves too, which were previously underutilized composting but showed encouraging results in this study. We found that the mixture Exp. 2 was the most successful in increasing growth, germination, stem length, and root density. The fourth Experiment was the next most effective. Then the first experiment. These results reflect the impact of different fertilizer components on plant growth and development. It is important to note that results in this study are solely derived from practical experiments, thereby enhancing the credibility of the findings.