title: Social and behavioural HIV/AIDS research in Jordan: a systematic review.
abstract: This systematic review evaluated the extent of HIV/AIDS research conducted in Jordan related to behavioural and/or social outcomes. MEDLINE, CINAHL, PsycINFO and OVID (1980-2009) were searched as well as the International AIDS Society abstract archives (2000-2009). Existing reviews and primary studies were cross-referenced for further citations, and unpublished literature and ongoing trials were searched by contacting experts and active researchers in the field. Google Scholar was used to search in peer-reviewed local or regional journals not included in the above-mentioned databases. Searches were also conducted of Arabic literature. Only 8 relevant studies were identified; all were descriptive cross-sectional studies, either quantitative or qualitative. Convenience samples were used in the majority of the studies, severely limiting the generalizability of the findings. The studies focused on HIV/AIDs knowledge and attitudes in the general population and among health professionals; at-risk populations were not assessed.
authors: School of Nursing, Hashemite University, Zarqa, Jordan. emanursing@yahoo.com
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authors: Alkhasawneh
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authors: Ismayilova
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authors: Olimat
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authors: El-Bassel
mesh_terms: D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D035841:Behavioral Research; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000517:prevention & control* / Q000523:psychology; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006801:Humans; D007597:Jordan; D020380:Needs Assessment; D012107:Research Design