About Me

 

 

Mariam Kawafha, PHD, RN Curriculum Vitae

 

Present ranks

Address

Professor; 2019

 

Nursing college/dean of nursing/ Philadelphia University Amman, Jordan

Email:

Mariamsltn204@gmail.com

Phone: 00962-775219954

 

Personal Data

Name

Sex

Date of Birth

Nationality

Marital Status

Religion

Passport No

Number of children

Mariam Mofleh Kawafha

Female

1/2/1967

Jordanian

Married

Moslem

 

One

Academic Qualifications

No.

Degree

Rank Rating

Major Specialization

Language of Study

Institute Issuing Degree

Date of Graduation

5

Ph.D

A (3.75/4)

Philosophy of Nursing science

English

University of Jordan

2010

4

M.S

86.6

Community Health of Nursing

English

Jordan University of

Science and technology

2001

3

B.S.

83.8

Basic Nursing

English

Jordan University of Science and technology

1997

2

Diploma

86.7

Curriculum development, Method of Teaching and primary health care

English

American Institute(Institute of specialized nursing studies)

1993

1

Diploma

89.6

Basic Nursing

English

Nusiba Al- Mazineh College of Nursing

1990

                         


Field of narrow specialization for higher degree

Community Health Nursing; school health; pediatric

Title of Master Thesis:

Perceptions of Lung Cancer and Smoking Among Jordan University of Science and Technology Students; Jordan

Title of Ph.D. Dissertation

The Relationship of Malnutrition and academic achievement among primary school children in Northern Jordan

Professional and Administrative Experience

No.

Position

Period of work

Institute

 

Dean of nursing

2023-until now

Philadelphia university

 

Dean of nursing

2022-2023

Irbid National University

7

Dean of Nursing

2018-2020

Irbid National University

6

Head Department of Nursing

2012- 2015

Irbid National University

5

Professor

2019

Irbid National University

4

Associate Professor

2015-2019

Irbid National University

3

Assistant professor

2011-2015

Irbid National University

2

Teacher

2007-2008

Irbid National University

1

Educator and Clinical Instructor

1990-2007

Nusibeh Al-Mazenieh College of Nursing

 

 

 

Academic References

Name and Position

Address

Professor. Inaam Khalaf; the vice president University of Jordan

University of Jordan;

Tel: 0777487250

Professor Abedalla Al Jarah. President of philadelphia university

Philadelphia University

Tel: 0797042220

Professor Mohammad Subbarini previous president of Irbid National university

Tel: 0795566956

Dr. Riyad Al Dgheim, PhD, PhD, MSc, BNSc, RN

Dean of Supporting sciences in Jadara university and Previous Dean of Princess Mona College of Nursing

Jadara university

Mobile: 0777513985

E-mail: riyadjoedu12@hotmail.com


A. Conference

Place

Bahrain Nursing Society 1st International Nursing &Midwifery Conference", Manama, Bahrain,2/12/2022

Bahrain

International Conference for Academic Disciplines

Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona's Casa Convalescencia campus at

Sant Antoni Maria Claret 171,

Barcelona, Spain,

International Conference on Humanities and Social Sciences (ICHSS) 2016

PERTANIKA University

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Qualitative research workshop

Philadelphia University

Jerash scientific day

Jerash University

Third   international   Middle-East            Nursing Conference

Jordan University of Science and Technology

JNC 4th international Conference

Jordanian Nursing Council

The Role of Health Team in dealing with Family Violence Work shop

University of Jordan

International Middle-East Nursing Conference

Jordan University of Science and Technology


 

B. Published Research Papers

 

Journal Index

2024

Kawafha, M., Al Maghaireh, D., Shawish, N. S., Hamadah, Y., Hamadah, Z., Mushasha, A., & Ashraf, R. (2024). The influence of infant characteristics on postpartum depression among mothers with hospitalized infant in NICU. Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics, 1-6.

Scopus

Kawafha, M., Al Maghaireh, D., Shawish, N., Abu Kamel, A., Al Kofahi, A., Sheyab, H., & Alsaqer, K. (2024). The effect of malnutrition on students' academic performance: Roy’s model application. Nutrition & Food Science, 54(4), 795-804.

Scopus

Kawafha, M., Alsaqer, K., Al-Maghaireh, D. A., Shiyyab, H., Al Kofahi, A., & Saleh, M. (2024). The association between health literacy and self-care of hypertension among older adults in five regions in Jordan. Working with Older People.

Scopus

Al-Maghaireh, D., Alsaqer, K., Kawafha, M., & Jallad, S. T. (2024). Predictors on parent’s attitudes toward the measles-rubella (MR) vaccine in Jordan: An education program. American Journal of Infection Control.

Scopus

Al-Maghaireh, D. A., Shawish, N. S., Alsaqer, K., Kawafha, M., Sheyab, H. S., Al Mushasha, R. A., & Al Kofahi, A. (2024). Acute Stress Disorders Among Jordanian Adolescents After Watching Gaza News Footage on Social Media. Journal of Multidisciplinary Healthcare, 2521-2533.

Scopus

Shawish, N., Kawafha, M., Abu Kamel, A., Al-Maghaireh, D. A., & Bani Hani, S. (2024). Impact of cat-assisted therapy (Ca-AT) among elderly patients with Alzheimer’s disease at home: a case study. Working with Older People.

Scopus

Alhamory,  Sajeda; Khalaf, Inaam; Alshraideh, Jafar Alasad ; Abu Sumaqa, Yasmeen; Rayan, Ahmad; kawafha, Mariam ; Al Maghaireh, Dua'a  ; Jakalat, Suad; Abu-abbas, Manar; Al-Ma'ani, Mohammad ; O. Aldalaeen, Muamar. Determinants of Disaster Competencies among Jordanian Nurses in Public Hospitals. Sage Open Nursing ( Accepted)

Scopus

2023

 

Kawafha, M. M., Dua’a, F., Hamad, H. J., Hamad, W., Hani, S. B., Hamadah, Y., ... & Sheyab, H. (2023). Impact of Parental Support During Health Behavior Classes on Primary School Students' Awareness of Obesity. Journal for ReAttach Therapy and Developmental Diversities, 6(9s), 1460-1468.

Scopus

Al Maghaireh, D., Kawafha, M. M., Abdullah, K. L., Shawish, N. S., Kamel, A. M. A., & Basyouni, N. R. (2023). Psychological problems among parents of children with congenital anomalies. Journal of Neonatal Nursing, 29(6), 846-850.

 

Scopus

2022 

Al Maghaireh, D. A. F., Abdullah, K. L., Chan, C. M., Piaw,

C. Y., & Al Kawafha, M. M. (2021). Translation and Validation of the Arabic Version PROMIS Short-Form Scales in Jordan / chapter 21 from Contemporary Research Approach: Application of Structural Equation Modeling in Research and Practices book . Universiti Malaya . Press. ISBN 978-967-488-175-7 ( Updated on 2022)

Book

2021

Al Maghaireh, D. A. F., Abdullah, K. L., Chan, C. M., Piaw,

C. Y., & Al Kawafha, M. M. (2021). Translation and Validation of the Arabic Version PROMIS Short-Form Scales in Jordan / chapter 21 from Contemporary Research Approach: Application of Structural Equation Modeling in Research and Practices book . Universiti Malaya . Press. ISBN 978-967-488-175-7

Book

2020

Al Maghaireh, D. A. F1. , Inaam A. K2, Abdullah, K. L3., Chan, C. M4, Basyouni, N. R5 ,& Kawafha, M. M6. (2020). The Effect of an Emotional Support Training Program on Acute Stress Disorder among Mothers of Preterm Infants hospitalized in Neonatal Intensive Care

Units. Journal of Neonatal Nursing. 26(5), 273-277

SCOPUS

 

 

Al Maghaireh, D. A. F. & Al-Kawafha, M. M. (2020). Prevalence and Consequences of Violence against Teachers and its Effects Socially and Psychologically. International Medical Journal 25(01)

SCOPUS

Al Maghaireh, D. A. F, Kawafha, M. M., Basyouni, N. R., Saleh4 &Hani, A. M., & Hamad, J. (2020). Non-pharmacological coping skills for Labor: A comparative study. International of medical Journal, 25 (1).

ISI

2019

Al Maghaireh, D. A. F , Basyouni, N. R., & Al Kawafha, M. M. (2019). Barriers to Sexual Health Among Male Adolescents: A Preliminary Study. Transylvanian Review, XXVII (40)

ISI

2018

Al Kawafha, M. M. (2019). Parental Stress In The Neonate Intensive Care Unit And Its Association With Parental And Infant Characteristics. Journal of Neonatal Nursing,(2018) 24(5).

ISI

Al Kawafha, M. M. (2019). Effect of Neonatal Resuscitation Simulation on Students’ confidence, Performance and Knowledge. Transylvanian Review (2018),1(1).

ISI

Al Kawafha, M. M. (2019). The Effect of Breakfast Education Program for Parents on Academic Achievement of Primary School Children. Global journal of health science (2018) 10(4)

SCOPUS

Al Kawafha, M. M. (2018). Ability of School Teachers to Manage Asthmatic Attacks among School Going Children in Jordan. Global journal of health science (2018) 10(5).

SCOPUS

Al Kawafha, M. M. (2018). Stressors and Coping Strategies Among Jordanian Parents with Hospitalized Infants in Neonate Intensive Care Unit (NICU): A Qualitative Study. (2018). TR journal

ISI

2017

Al Maghaireh, D. A. F., Abdullah, K. L., Chan, C. M., Piaw,

C. Y., & Al Kawafha, M. M. (Al 2017). Stress, anxiety, depression and sleep disturbance among Jordanian mothers and fathers of infants admitted to Neonatal Intensive Care Unit: A preliminary study. Journal of Pediatric Nursing. 36 , 132-140

ISI

Cultural Perspectives Of smoking Models: Cigarette Smoking And Water pipe Smoking. (2017). research journal of biological

science

SCOPUS

Increasing Factors of Depression Among School Children Aged 10-15 Years.(2017). Gazi Medical Journal28(1): 11-16

SCOPUS

31. Cultural Perspectives of smoking Models: Cigarette Smoking and Water Pipe Smoking. Research journal of biological

science

ISI

2016

Systematic review of qualitative studies exploring parental experiences in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Journal of clinical nursing. (2016).

(25)19-20

ISI

Stress, Anxiety, Depression and Sleep Disturbance among Jordanian Mothers and Fathers of Infants Admitted to Neonatal Intensive Care Unit: A

Preliminary Study.(2016). Journal of clinical nursing

ISI

Cancer patients’ quality of life and fatigue: A correlational study. (2016). Iranian Journal of Public Health 44 (12),

1704-1705

ISI

Effectiveness of Community Nurse Home Visits in Improvement of Infant Mortality & Health from the perspectives of health professionals in Jordan.(2016). Gazi Medical Journal 27 (3)

SCOPUS

30. Importance And Implementation

Of Nursing Documentation: Review Study.(2016).

ISI

2015

18. Knowledge and Practices of Jordanian Nurses on Needle stick Injuries: An Evaluative Study. (2015). Infectious Diseases in Clinical Practice

ISI

The Effect of Asthma Education Program on Knowledge of School Teachers: A Randomized Controlled Trial.(2015). Western Journal of Nursing Research 37(4): 425-440

ISI

Epidemiological Study: Laboratory data mining in south

of Jordan. (2015). American Journal of Infectious Diseases

ISI

The Role of Community Health Nurse in Obesity Policy Development. (2015).European Scientific Journal (33)

SCOPUS

. The Role of the Nurses in Health Promotion from The View Point of Patients at King Abdullah Hospital in Irbid (2015). European Scientific Journal

 

2014

Factors Affecting Smoking and Predictors of Academic Achievement among Primary School Children in Jordan. (2014). American Journal of Health Science 5(1): 37-44

ISI

Socio-demographic Clinical and Contextual Factors of Delay in Seeking Medical Care of Jordanian Patients with Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI). (2014). Advances in Environmental Biology

SCOPUS

2013

Impact of Skipping Breakfast on Various Educational and Overall Academic Achievements of Primary School Children in Northern of Jordan. (2013). Australian Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences

SCOPUS

2012

Review of Champion's Health Belief Model Scale. (2012).

International Journal of Arts & Sciences

Scopus

The Effect of Health Education Programs for Parents about Breakfast on Students' breakfast and their Academic Achievement in the North of Jordan. International Journal of Advanced Nursing Studies

Scopus

The Effect of Counseling Program on Secure Bonding among Domestically Abused Women with Unintended Pregnancy

in Egypt and Jordan. (2016). Journal of Nursing and Health Science

ISI

Perceptions of Lung Cancer and Smoking Among College Students in Jordan. (2005). Journal of Trans-cultural Nursing

ISI


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Published Books

Al Maghaireh, D. A. F., Abdullah, K. L., Chan, C. M., Piaw, C. Y., & Al Kawafha, M. M. (2021). Translation and Validation of the Arabic Version PROMIS Short-Form Scales in Jordan / chapter 21 from Contemporary Research Approach: Application of Structural Equation Modeling in Research and Practices book . Universiti Malaya Press. ISBN 978-967-488-175-7

 

Al Kawafha, M. M. (2018). Importance of public health nursing for the promotion of health among population, AMAZON;2018

Al Kawafha, M. M. (2016). The Evolution of Public Health Nursing on Community Participation: Public Health Nursing. AMAZON; 2016

 

 

 

 

 

Teaching Experience

Community Health Nursing

Theory and Practice

Geriatric

Theory and Practice

Maternal Child Health

Theory and Practice

Pediatric Nursing

Theory and Practice

Growth and Development

Theory and Practice

Research

 

Fundamental of Nursing

Theory and Practice

Health promotion

 

Learning and Teaching Method

 

Psychiatric Nursing

Theory and Practice

Communication skills and health promotion

 

Administration and Management in Nursing

Theory and Practice

Palliative Care

Theory and Practice

Physical Exam and Health Assessment

Theory and Practice

Adult 1

Theory and Practice

Adult 2

Theory and Practice


 

 

 

**Awards

Outstanding Researcher Award

**Membership in Professional Organizations

                          1990- Present Jordan Nurses & Midwives Council Amman/Jordan

                          Jordanian Academies Association

 

                          Nursing Deans Forum

 

 

** Partnership :

 

§  Collaborated with the Royal Health Awareness Society to implement three significant health projects entitled:

1. The Effectiveness of The Healthy Community Clinic Hybrid Implementation on Health Status among Patients with Hypertension on Jordan" .

2. The Effectiveness of a Healthy Community Clinic Hybrid Implementation on Health Status among Patients with DM on Jordan

3.  The Effectiveness of Workshops for Nursing Staff in Promoting Lifestyle Changes and Behavior Modification in chronic disorders Patients .

 

§  Collaborated with Al Quds University  to implement funded health projects about " A mobile application aims to enhance the health status of children with autism."

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accreditation :

§          Experience in Qualification Placement and Jordanian Accreditation.

§          Head of the Quality Committee at College of Nursing

 

Workshops:

  • Participated in a workshop entitled "Self-Study Report Forum/ACEN at Al Zaytooneh University of Jordan on May 6–7,
  • participated in a workshop entitled "Big Data Analysis by Using AI" in 2024.
  • Conducting a workshop entitled "Using Nvivo in Qualitative Design" in 2024
  • Conducting a workshop entitled "Using R in Quantitative Design" in 2024
  • Conducting a workshop entitled "Simulation in Nursing Education" in 2024
  • I participated in a workshop entitled "How to Be a Simulation Educator. Hands-on Training" at the Jordanian Nursing Council in 2022.

Committees

 

1.  Board of JNC committee

2.  Policy committee of the JNC

3.  IRB commitee

4.  Accreditation commitee

5.  Women's Caucus

6.  Scientific Research Committee

7.  Appointment and Promotion Committee

8.  Magazine Accreditation Committee

9.  Curriculum Development Committee

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Community Service:

                          Series of Charity Iftars, including:

§  Iftar for orphans within the university campus on 2024

§  Iftar for orphans at the Rusaifa Zoo on the date2024

§  Iftar for orphans in the Khalda area on the date 2024

                          Al-Hanan Activity in celebration of Mother's Day on the date 2024

                          Activity of the Exhibition Series in addition to the Blood Donation Campaign "A Drop of Blood Relieves Worry" on 2024.

                          Organized Free Medical day and Blood Donation in Al-Sareh Health Center/ Irbid on 16/3/2023.

                          Participated with the Jordanian Ministry of Health in collecting data about the side effects of Corona vaccines on 7/2020

                          Organized 1st and 2nd free medical days in Irbid National University

                          Participated in free medical day in Al Fuheis Hospital.

                          Organized in Al Bazar for Al Fuheis Hospital.

 

                   

Professional experiences and posts

1.     Conducting the Third International Scientific Nursing Conference entitled "Towards Improving Quality of Health Care" at Philadelphia University on April 21–23, 2024.

2.      Experience in Qualification Placement and Jordanian Accreditation.

3.     Experience in the Jordanian accreditation and standardization system

 

4.     Health education program through Jordanian radio

 

5.     Management (Head of nursing department and Dean)

 

6.     Practical training

 

7.     Participation in the National Exam for Nursing Students (Comprehensive exam)

 

8.     Holding many workshops and many free medical days

9.     Holding many scientific days

10.  Preparing International conference