Author/Authors :
Alkhasawneh, E. Hashemite University - School of Nursing, Oman , Ismayilova, L. Columbia University - School of Social Work - Social Intervention Group, USA , Olimat, H. Jordan University - School of Social Work, Jordan , El-Bassel, N. Columbia University - School of Social Work - Social Intervention Group, USA
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 Existing reviews and primary studies were cross-referenced for further citations, and unpublished literature and ongoing trials were searched by contacting experts and active researchers in the field.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.
