Other Program Locations

Jordan

Established: 1993
Workshops: 32
Follow-up Workshops: 11
Projects: 817

PSBH Workshops: 28
PSBH Follow-up Workshops: 8 (since 2002)
PSBH Workshop Participants: 862
PSBH Projects: 649

PSBHI Workshops:
PSBHI Follow-up Workshops:
PSBHI Workshop Participants: 70
PSBHI Projects: 40

PSBHN Workshops: 4
PSBHN Follow-up Workshops: 3
PSBHN Workshop Participants: 116
PSBHN Projects: 128

Contact Information:
National Coordinator - PSBH, CBH
Mahmoud Alkam
Tel: (962-6) 5355000, Extension 2433
Fax: (962-6) 5355500
Email: cedhp@ju.edu.jo

The Problem Solving for Better Health^® (PSBH^®) program in Jordan is coordinated by the Center for Educational Development for Health Personnel (CEDHP) at the University of Jordan in Amman. The program was established in Amman, and is implemented in 15 cities and/or regions throughout the country. CEDHP has collaborated with the Ministry of Health, the United Nations Relief and Works agency for Palestine Refugees, national and regional government officials, and non-government organizations. Health and social areas addressed include brucellosis, cardiovascular disorders, communicable/infectious diseases, environment, gastrointestinal disorders, obesity, occupational health/work safety, smoking, substance abuse, and women's health (including reproductive health).

Objectives and Accomplishments:
- Individual and community sensitization and mobilization towards health issues
- Intersectoral cooperation
- Systematic, analytical thinking and approaches to health problems
- Raised awareness of individuals and communities
- Dissemination of up-to-date health information
- Establishment of a collaborating network of teams working to improve health
- Education in the arts of presentation, scientific research, decision making, and creating appropriate/alternative solutions
- Established teamwork, cooperation, resource-sharing, and networking; exchanging of knowledge, experiences, resources, and skills; promoting communal harmony, collaboration, and friendships; learning scientific approaches to solve local problems; promoting fundraising attitudes, methods, and interests
- To train nurses and nursing students in Problem Solving for Better Health – Nursing™ (PSBHN™), improve their professional performance, increase their participation and improve health in their communities
- Over 31,650 people have been involved or have directly benefited from the nursing program

The Communications for Better Health^® (CBH^®) program was established at the Center for Educational Development for Health Personnel (CEDHP) at the University of Jordan in Amman in 1996. The first Jordan Health Digest was distributed to health workers, primarily doctors and nurses. It is produced and distributed to health professionals in Jordan and neighboring Arab countries. The program also supports the information needs of its readers by conducting database searches on requested topics and through the provision of full-text articles. The digest is an important educational tool for raising awareness about health prevention and promotion activities and new medical technologies. It contains information in Arabic and English, with articles written by local contributors (in Arabic) and workshop information, program announcements, abstracts of completed projects, and project reports.

Affiliations:
Agriculture, Environment, and Social Services
Center for Educational Development for Health Personnel at the
      University of Jordan School of Nursing (Amman)
Jordan University (Faculty of Dentistry, Medicine, and Nursing)
Jordan University Hospital
Ministries of Education
Mu'tah University
South Jordan Center for Training
The Ministry of Health
The Royal Medical Services
UNRWA Health Authorities

Country: Jordan
City: Amman

Health and Social Areas Addressed:

Communicable/Infectious Diseases:
Gastrointestinal Diseases
HIV/AIDS
Malaria
Parasitic Diseases
Sexually Transmitted
Diseases (STDs/STIs)
Skin Diseases
Tuberculosis
Other Communicable Diseases
Demographic Groups:
Adolescents/Teen Health
Children's Health
Elder Health
Men's Health
Women's Health
Economic Issues:
Employment/Job
Skills/Training
Income Generation
Occupational Health/Work Safety
Resources (human, equipment, funding)
Transportation (V- Economic)
Other Economic Issues
Environmental Health:
Air Pollution
Animal/Insect/Pest Control
Waste Management
Water Supply/Quality
Other Environmental Issues
Health Care & Policy Issues:
Access to Health Facilities/Services
Aging/Elder Care
Bioethics
Children's Health/Child Care
Clinics/Clinic Administration
Curative Medicine/Surgery
Health Care Workers
Health Equality/Inequality
Health Promotion/Lifestyles
Hospitals/Hospital Administration
Injury/Trauma/Safety
Nurses (including students)
Physicians (including students)
&Other Health Care & Policy Issues
Health Promotion/Lifestyles:
Dental/Oral Health
Diet/Exercise/Fitness
Hygiene
Nutrition/Malnutrition
Obesity
Smoking
Substance Abuse
Vaccination
Vitamin Intake
Other Health Promotion/Lifestyle Issues
Mental Health:
Psychological/Psychiatric Disorders
Stress
Thought, Mood & Behavior Disorders
Other Mental Health Issues
Noncommunicable Diseases:
Allergies
Cancer
Cardiovascular Disorders
Diabetes
Endocrine Disorders
Foot Disorders/Foot Care
Gastrointestinal Disorders
Genitourinary Disorders
Musculoskeletal Disorders
Neurological Disorders
Respiratory Disorders
Skin Disorders
Other Noncommunicable Diseases
Nutrition:
Dietary Habits
Food Safety
Health Promotion/Lifestyles
Obesity
Other Nutrition Issues
Sensory Function:
Hearing
Nasal Function
Vision
Other Sensory Function Issues
Social Issues/Services:
Community Organization
Crime
Cultural Beliefs/Perceptions
Domestic Abuse/Violence
Education/Skill Building
Family Structure/Function
Interpersonal Relationships
Politics
Quality of Life Issues
Religious Beliefs/Customs
Other Social Issues
Women's Health/Reproductive Health:
Family Planning
Teenage Pregnancy
Prenatal/Postnatal Care
Other Reproductive Health Issues