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- Country of residence: Jordan
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Areej Khaleel Othman
Curriculum Vita
Personal Information:
Name: Areej Khaleel Othman.
Gender: Female.
Nationality: Jordanian.
Address: Faculty of Nursing – The University of Jordan
Amman-Jordan 11942
Tel: Work: 00962 6 5355000 -23186 / 23177
Mobile: 00962797399466
Email address: a.othman@ju.edu.jo
areejothman@hotmail.com
Education
• July 9-august 3, 2012: Cancer Prevention Fellowship Program: Principles and
Practices of Cancer Prevention and Control. National Cancer Institute (NCI), National
Institute of Health (NIH). Bethesda, Maryland, USA.
• 2010: PhD in Nursing: State University of New York at Buffalo, New York, USA.
• 2005: Post Graduate Diploma in Midwifery: Princess Muna College of Nursing and
Allied Medical Sciences, Mu'tah University- Jordan.
• 2000: MSN. In Nursing Education; Faculty of Nursing, The University of Jordan.
• 1997: BSc. In Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, The University of Jordan.
Experiences
• September 2017- present: Department Chair, Maternal and Child Health Nursing
Department. Faculty of Nursing, The University of Jordan. (Amman, Jordan).
• April 2014- present: Associate professor, Maternal and Child Health Nursing
Department. Faculty of Nursing, The University of Jordan. (Amman, Jordan).
• December 2009 –march 2014: Assistant professor, Maternal and Child Health Nursing
Department. Faculty of Nursing, The University of Jordan. (Amman, Jordan).
• August, 2006- August, 2008: Research Assistant, State University of New York at
Buffalo/ School of Nursing. (New York, USA).
• December, 2003-August 2004: Teaching Assistant, Faculty of Nursing, The University
of Jordan. (Amman, Jordan).
• May 2001- November 2003: Teaching Assistant, College of Applied Medical
Sciences, King Sa'ud University. (Riyadh, Saudi Arabian).
• September, 1998- June 2000: Teaching Assistant, Faculty of Nursing, University of
Jordan. (Amman, Jordan).
• November, 1997-October 1998: Registered Nurse, Jordan University Hospital; special
surgery unit. (Amman, Jordan).
Publications
• Othman A., Maharmeh, D, Gausman, J. Knowledge and attitude towards sexual and
reproductive health topics among university students in Jordan: Gender differences
perspective. Manuscript under development.
• Othman A., abudhail, J, Shaheen, A., M., Hamad I., Dabobe M., Gausman J., Langer
A. Parents’ percpetions about sources of youth sexual reprodcutive health information.
Manuscript under development.
• Gausman J, Othman A, Al-Qotob R, Shaheen A, Sabah E, Aldiqs M, Hamad I,
Dabobe M, Langer A. Provider attitudes towards youth-friendly sexual and
reproductive health services in Jordan: A cross-sectional study of physicians,
midwives and nurses [Submitted: Under Review].
• Gausman J, Othman A, Al-Qotob R, Shaheen A, Sabah E, Aldiqs M, Hamad I,
Dabobe M, Langer A. Measuring Health Service Providers’ Attitudes Towards the
Provision of Youth-Friendly Sexual and Reproductive Health Services: The Development
and Validation of a Scale in Jordan. [Submitted: Under Review].
• Othman A., Shaheen, A., Otoum, M., Aldigs, M., Hamad I., Dabobe M., Gausman J.,
Langer A. Parent-child communication about sexual and reproductive health:
Perspectives of Jordanian and Syrian parents. (2020). Sexual and Reproductive Health
Matters, 28:1, 1758444, DOI: 10.1080/26410397.2020.1758444.
• Gausman J, Othman A, Dababneh A, Dabobe M, Hamad I, Daas M, Langer A. A
Social-Ecological Examination into the Research, Policy and Health Service Delivery
Environment Related to Early Marriage and Sexual and Gender-based Violence
Among Youth in Jordan. (2020). BMC International Health and Human Rights. 20:16.
https://doi.org/10.1186/s12914-020-00234-y.
• Shaheen, AM, Hmadan, KM., Nassar, OS, Othman, A., Zumout, A. Marmash, L.
(2020). Perceptions of health and illness: A qualitative study of Jordanian mothers.
Journal of pediatric nursing. S0882-5963(19)30405-1. doi:10.1016/j.pedn.2020.02.039
• Gausman J, Othman A, Dababneh A, Hamad I, Dabobe M, Daas I, Langer A.
(2020) A multi methods landscape analysis of family planning research, programs, and
policy targeting youth in Jordan: Results from a stakeholder assessment and systematic
review. Eastern Mediterranean Health Journal. [Accepted Aug 4 2019: In Press]
• Gausman J, Othman A, Daas I, Hamad I, Dabobe, M, Langer A. (2020). How
Jordanian and Syrian youth conceptualise their sexual and reproductive health needs: a
visual exploration using concept mapping, Culture, Health & Sexuality, 1-
16, DOI: 10.1080/13691058.2019.1698769
• Gausman J, Othman A, Amawi A, Langer A. (2019). Child marriage in the Arab
world. The Lancet; 394(10201): 825-6.
• Gausman, J., Othman, A., Hamad, I., Dabobe, M, Daas, I. Langer, A. (2019). How
do Jordanian and Syrian youth living in Jordan envision their sexual and reproductive
health needs? A concept mapping study protocol. BMJ open: 9(1), e027266.
doi:10.1136/bmjopen-2018-027266.
• Gausman, J., Othman A.,Otoom, M.,Shaheen, A. and Langer A. (2019). Youth as
navigators: A study protocol to incorporate narrative and visual methods into research
on adolescent sexual and gender development among Syrian and Jordanian youth.
International Journal of Qualitative Methods.18:1-8.
doi.org/10.1177/1609406918822220
• Ali, R.,Natour A, Alnuaimi, K, Alzubi, F, Almomani, M and Othman, A.(2018).
Interactive Teaching Effects on University Students' Knowledge and Attitude Toward
Reproductive Health: A Pilot Study in Jordan. Journal of Multidisciplinary Health
Care. Volume 2019:11, 211-221. DOI:https://doi.org/10.2147/JMDH.S160135.
• Burgan, S., Amarin J., Othman, A., and Qwaidr, Y. (2018). Truth Disclosure
Practices of Physicians in Jordan. Journal of Bioethical Inquiry.15(1), 81-87.
DOI:10.1007/s11673-018-9837-x
• Ayoub, N., Nuseir, K., Othman, A., abu Alkishik, S. (2016). Knowledge, Attitudes,
and Barriers towards Breast Cancer Health Education among Community Pharmacists.
Journal of Pharmaceutical Health Services Research.DOI:10.1111/jphs.12140.
• Othman, A., Ahram, M., Al-Tarawneh, MR., Shahrouri, M. (2015). Knowledge,
Attitudes and Practices of Breast Cancer Screening among Women in Jordan. Health
Care for Women International. 36 (5), 578-92.
https://doi.org/10.1080/07399332.2014.926900
• Othman, A., Akuzahyeh, L., Ahram, M., & Jagbeir, M. (2014). Women’s Preferences
for Cancer Related Information: Evidence from a National Survey. Journal of
American Science;10(9).
• Othman, A., Ahram, M. Obeidat, R. Obeidat, N & Tarawneh, M. (2013). Barriers for
Mammography among Non-Adherent Women in Jordan: A National Survey. Life
Science Journal, 10 (4), 2268- 74.
• Akuzahyeh, L., Jagbeir, M., Othman, A.& Ahram,M. (2013). Media Use for Seeking
Health/Cancer -related Information: Findings from Knowledge, Attitudes and
Practices toward Cancer Prevention and Care Survey in Jordan. International Journal
of Nursing Practice.
• Ahram, M, Othman,A. ,Shahrouri, M. & Mustafa, E. (2013). Factors Influencing
Public Participation in Biobanking. European Journal of Human Genetics. DOI:
10.1038/ejhg.2013.174
• Ahram, M., Othman, A.& Shahrouri, M. (2013). Public Support and Consent
Preference for Biomedical Research and Biobanking in Jordan. European Journal of
Human Genetics,21, 567-70.
• Ahram, M, Othman, A.& Shahrouri, M. (2012). Public Perception towards
Biobanking in Jordan. Biopreservation and Biobanking, 10 (4), 361-65.DOI:
10.1089/bio.2012.0010
• Mahadeen, A., Othman, A., Mansour, A., Sato, I and Imoto, A. (2012). Knowledge,
Attitudes and Practices towards Family Planning among Women in the Rural Southern
Region of Jordan. Eastern Mediterranean Health Journal, 18 (6), 567-572.
• Othman, A., Kiviniemi, M, Bill Wu, W and Lally, R. (2012). Influence of
Demographic Factors, Knowledge and Beliefs on Jordanian Women’s Intention to
Undergo Mammography Screening. Journal of Nursing Scholarship, 44(1), 19-26.
DOI:10.1111/j.1547-5069.2011.01435.x.
• Meeker, M. A., Finnell, D., & Othman, A. (2011). Family Caregivers and Cancer
Pain Management: A Review. Journal of Family Nursing, 17 (1), 29-60.
• Dickerson, S., Kennedy, M., Wu, Y., Underhill, M. & Othman, A. (2010). Factors
related to Quality-of-Life Pattern Changes in Recipients of Implantable Defibrillators.
Heart and Lung the Journal of Acute and Critical Care, 39 (6), 463- 548.
Consultations
• The development of National Youth Empowerment strategy: Health chapter
consultant: May –July 2017: United Nation Population Fund/ Jordan.
• Monitoring and Evaluation Consultant: January –June 2016: Jordan Breast Cancer
Program. Amman, Jordan.
• Visiting external examiner at Sultan Qabous University/ Faculty of Nursing.
Advanced Clinical Course. August 18-21st 2015.
• Developing Clinical Breast Examination Educational Manual. Jordan Breast Cancer
Program. Member of the consultancy panel. December 2011. Amman, Jordan.
Funded Research and Projects
• “Harnessing the power of social networks to create positive change in norms and
attitudes towards SGBV among youth in Jordan”. A collaborative research between
Women and Health Initiative, Harvard TH Chan School of Public Health/ USA with
the University of Jordan and Jordanian Hashemite Fund for Human Development/
Jordan. Sexual Violence Research Initiative (SVRI) and World Bank Group. Co-
Investigator and Principal Investigator (PI) for JU team. September 2019-
September 2020.
• “Health promotion youth clinic”. A collaborative implementation project between the
Royal Health Awareness Society and the School of Nursing at the University of
Jordan. Funded by USAID Health Service Delivery Activity Grants Program. Project
Director (UJ). August 2018- December 2019.
• “Development of a national action plan to integrate SRH topics into educational
settings in Jordan: a deliberative dialogue approach”. The Share-Net International
fund, Netherlands. Principal Investigator (PI) and project director. November 2018
– February 2019.
• “Understanding sexual and reproductive health needs of Jordanian and Syrian youth”.
A collaborative research between Women and Health Initiative, Harvard TH Chan
School of Public Health/ USA with the University of Jordan and Jordanian Hashemite
Fund for Human Development/ Jordan. Netherlands Organization for scientific
research, WOTRO science for Global Development. Principal Investigator (PI) for
JU. September 2017- December 2019.
• “Development of outcome indicators to assess the impact of integrating youth sexual
reproductive health information programs into higher education curriculum in Jordan”.
The Share-Net International fund, Netherlands. Principal Investigator (PI). April -
November 2017.
• “Analysis of the Availability of Family Planning Services and Information in Jordan”.
Higher Population Council 2010-2011: Principal Investigator. Amman, Jordan.
• “Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices towards Cancer Prevention and Care in Jordan:
A National Survey”. King Hussein Institute for Biotechnology and Cancer. 2010-
2011: Senior Researcher. Amman, Jordan.
Conferences
• Othman, A., (2015): Enhancing Nursing and Midwifery Capacity to Contribute to the
Prevention and Early Detection of Breast Cancer. Panel discussion. Breast cancer in
the Arab world conference. Jordan Breast Cancer Program, Amman, Jordan, 24th
March 2015.
• Othman, A., Ahram, M., Tarawneh, M., Shahrouri, M., and Obeidat N. (2013).
Perceived Barriers for Performing Mammography among Non-Adherent Women in
Jordan: A National Survey. A presentation at the 4th Jordanian Nursing Council
international nursing conference, Amman, Jordan, 24\04\2013.
• Othman, A.,Tarawneh, M., Shahrouri, M, Obeidat N. (2012).The Influence of
Demographics and Previous Screening Practices on Intention to Perform
Mammography among Women in Jordan. A presentation at the 6th international
conference of the Royal Medical Services, Amman, Jordan. 20\11\2012.
• Othman, A.(2010). The Influence of Demographic Factors, Knowledge and Beliefs on
Intention to Perform Mammography among Jordanian Women. A presentation at the
third Jordanian Nursing Council international nursing conference, Amman, Jordan.
04/27/2010.
• Othman, A.(2008). Breast Cancer Screening Behavior among Jordanian Women: A
Systematic Review. A Presentation at the second Jordanian Nursing Council
international nursing conference, Amman, Jordan. 04/22/2008.
• September 27th 2006: the 14th international conference on cancer nursing, International
Society of Nurses in Cancer Care: “Reaching New Heights Together”. Toronto,
Canada (participant).
Scientific Days
• April 2nd 2015: Nursing, A core for best Practice. Faculty of Nursing, Al Zaytoonah
University. Amman, Jordan. (Moderator).
• April 21st 2013: The Role of Health Team members in the Management of Family
Violence. Faculty of Nursing, The University of Jordan in collaboration with the
National Council for Family Affaires. Amman, Jordan. (Coordinator).
• January 27th2013: Advances in Diabetic Foot Care, Faculty of Nursing, The University
of Jordan. (Participant).
• October 15th 2012: New Horizons in Obstetrics and Gynecology, Al Esraa Hospital.
Amman, Jordan. (Participant).
• June 5th 2012: Enhancing the Quality of Nursing Care. Faculty of Nursing, The
University of Jordan. Amman, Jordan. (Presenter).
• May 3rd 2012: Nursing in Jordan: Challenges and Solutions. Faculty of Nursing, Al
zaytoonah University. Amman, Jordan. (Participant).
• May 13th 2010: Scientific Inquiry in Nursing throughout the Generations. Faculty of
Nursing, The University of Jordan and Jordan Nurses & Midwives Council. Amman,
Jordan. (Presenter).
Workshops
• 12th December 2020. evaluation of Wotro Funded research projects. Share-Net Jordan,
The higher Population Council (HPC). Amman, Jordan.
• 27th June 2019: Develop the conceptual framework of the National Strategy for Sexual
and Reproductive Health. The higher Population Council (HPC). Amman, Jordan.
• 12th May 2019: National midwifery exam, a preparation. Jordanian Nursing Council.
• 7-12th April 2019 Development Marketplace for innovation in the Prevention and
Response to Gender Based Violence. The World Bank group. Washington DC, USA.
• 4th April 2019: Competency based education, Faculty of Nursing, The University of
Jordan. Amman, Jordan.
• 24th March 2019: Lippincott Training Session, Faculty of Nursing, The University of
Jordan. Amman, Jordan.
• 21th March 2019: Women and Health the Key to Sustainable Development, Faculty of
Nursing and Women and Health Initiative at T.H. Chan school of public health at
Harvard university. At the University of Jordan. Amman, Jordan.
• 19th March 2019: Evaluate and analyze the learning outcomes of nursing programs in
Jordan. an evaluation study conducted by the Higher Education Accreditation
Commission in Jordan.
• 17th March 2019: Computerization of grades, Faculty of Nursing, The University of
Jordan. Amman, Jordan.
• 25-26th February 2019: SRHR research projects “Midterm workshop”, Share-Net
Jordan, The higher Population Council (HPC). Amman, Jordan.
• 6th January 2019: Simulation, Faculty of Nursing, The University of Jordan. Amman,
Jordan.
• 27-29th November 2018. The development of a national action plan to integrate Sexual
Reproductive Health (SRH) topics into educational settings in Jordan. The higher
Population Council (HPC) in collaboration with Rutgers International/ the Netherlands.
Amman, Jordan.
• 16-18th October 2018: “Theory of Change (TOC)-training workshop”, USAID.
• 6th may 2018: Moodle & Online, Faculty of Nursing, The University of Jordan.
Amman, Jordan.
• 15th April 2018: Developing curricula for postgraduate programs, Faculty of Nursing,
The University of Jordan. Amman, Jordan.
• 20th December 2017. Research Priority Dialogue on Evidence needs for SPHR in Jordan.
Share-Net Jordan, The higher Population Council (HPC). Amman, Jordan.
• 19th December 2017: Develop the general framework of the national plan to reduce
child marriage. The higher Population Council (HPC). Amman, Jordan. x
• 5th July 2017: the development of outcome indicators for evaluating the integration of
SRH issues in nursing curricula. School of Nursing, The University of Jordan.
Amman, Jordan.
• 26th November 2016: Jordan-European Union Higher Education Cooperation Day.
National Erasmus plus office, Amman, Jordan.
• 16th December 2015: Nursing Research priorities, Jordanian Nurses Council (JNC).
Amman, Jordan.
• 6th December 2015: Grading a scholar paper, Faculty of Nursing, The University of
Jordan. Amman, Jordan.
• 16th November 2015: Intended Learning Outcome (ILO’s). The University of Jordan.
Amman Jordan.
• 1-2nd October 2015: Reproductive health, demographic opportunity and gender; Jordan
Communication Advocacy and Policy (JCAP) USAID funded project in collaboration
with INJAZ. Amman- Jordan.
• 21-22nd September 2015: Training of trainers for methodologies for health promotion;
Shababna: Youth for Help. Royal Health Awareness Society (RHAS). Amman,
Jordan.
• 10-11th June 2015: Competency Based Education, Jordanian Nurses Council (JNC).
Amman, Jordan.
• 23-25th march 2015: Social Behavior change communication. Jordan Breast Cancer
Program in collaboration with Faculty of Health Sciences, American University of
Beirut. Amman, Jordan.
• December 22nd 2014: The coordinating meeting with health faculties in public
universities for integrating reproductive health concepts into curriculum. The Higher
Population Council. Amman, Jordan.
• June 16th – 20th2013: Training of Trainers on Clinical Management of Rape Survivors.
Institute for Family Health in collaboration with UNFPA, Amman, Jordan
• June 3rd- 6th 2013: Minimum Initial Service Package in Crisis. Institute for Family
Health in collaboration with UNFPA, Amman, Jordan
• January 27th -31st 2013: Grading System at the University of Jordan. Centre for
Educational Development, The University of Jordan. Amman, Jordan.
• June10 - July 1 2012: Statistical Methods in Health Field. Centre for Educational
Development, The University of Jordan. Amman, Jordan.
• December 6th 2011: The Scientific Meeting concerning the Relationship between
Health and Medical Team Members. Jordan Society for Profession and Work Ethics.
Amman, Jordan.
• November 30th 2011: a workshop for reviewing the Higher Specialty Certificate in
nursing. Faculty of Nursing. Hashemite University. Zarqa, Jordan.
• October 17th 2010: Improving Family Planning Pre-Service Education. USAID: The
Health Systems Strengthening II project. Amman, Jordan.
• May, 9th -13th 2010: The Seventh Framework Program for Research and Technology
Development (FP7) Week. The University of Jordan and Support to Research and
Technological Development and Innovation Initiatives and Strategies in Jordan.
Amman, Jordan.
• April 2010: Distance Learning Course on Partograph. The University of Jordan and
World Health Organization (WHO). Amman Jordan.
• March 7th 2010: How to write successful proposal for funding agencies. The University
of Jordan and Higher Council for Science and Technology. Amman, Jordan.
• January 21st 2010: Item test Writing and Clinical Teaching and Evaluation Workshop.
The University of Jordan, Faculty of Nursing in collaboration with Jordanian Nursing
Council. Amman, Jordan.
• March 31st 2008: Genteel’s excellence in teaching; Linking cooperative learning to the
research on how people learn; Using cooperative activities to foster deep learning
Deep learning. University at buffalo, NY. USA.
• 20 December - 26 January/2004: workshop of preparing faculty members, Faculty of
Education, University of Jordan.
• 20-21 may/2003: Symposium on Advances on Renal Care. Accredited by the Saudi
council for health specialties (8 hrs.).
• 31 august- 28 September/2002: Workshop in Nursing Care of Accidents and
Emergencies. Prince Salman hospital, Ministry of Health, Saudi Arabian (lecturer.)
• 1998 June: Advanced Nursing Course in I.C.U Jordan University Hospital (215hrs; 55
theory; 160 clinical).
Committees
In School of Nursing at the University of Jordan: served on several school committees
both as member and chairs as well, for example:
• Varied standing committees: such as clinical examination and scientific days
committees.
• Curricula development and course equivalencing committee: (2017 -present): Chair,
Faculty of Nursing, The University of Jordan.
• Graduate studies committee: (2017 -present): Member, Faculty of Nursing, The
University of Jordan.
• Quality committee (2014-present): Member, Faculty of Nursing, The University of
Jordan.
• Investigation committee (2012-2104): Member, Faculty of Nursing, The University of
Jordan.
• Libraries committee (2011-2012): Chair, Faculty of Nursing, The University of Jordan.
• Scientific Research committee (2010-2014), (2016/17): Member, Faculty of Nursing,
The University of Jordan.
Professional Committees and Voluntary Work
• Center of Excellence for Research: January 2020 – present. Scientific Society of Arab
Nursing Faculties. Scientific committee for Research. Director.
• Sexual Reproductive Health National Strategy: (January2020–present). Higher
population council (HPC). Amman, Jordan. Technical committee member.
• Sexual Reproductive Health National Strategy: (May- December 2019) Higher
population council (HPC). Amman, Jordan. Strategy development committee
member.
• Midwifery National Specialty Committee (September 2016-2019): Jordanian Nurses
Council (JNC). Amman, Jordan. Chair.
• Competency Based Education (December 2015-2019): Jordanian Nurses Council
(JNC). Amman, Jordan. Member.
• Jordan Honor Society Charter (currently Sigma Theta Tau, Pi Kappa chapter)(August
2015-Sepetember 2016): The University of Jordan. Amman, Jordan. Treasurer.
Taught courses:
University taught courses
Graduate Courses
• Scientific Research Methods.
• Education and Training in Nursing
• Women’s Health
• Nursing theories
Undergraduate Courses
• Maternal Health Nursing: (theory and clinical).
• Reproductive Health.
• Scientific Research Methods.
• Professional Writing.
• First Aid.
• Foundation of Growth and Development.
• Health Assessment
• Fundamentals of Nursing.
Graduate students
• Eqbal M Farajat. The Effect of childbirth Education Program (CE) on Childbirth Selfefficacy,
Fear of childbirth, and Prenatal Anxiety among Jordanian Pregnant Women
in Southern of Jordan. Co- advisor. 2019-2020. PhD in nursing.
• Internal and external examiner at several theses and dissertations at school of nursing
and other schools at the university of Jordan and other universities in Jordan.
Licensure:
1997- Present, Jordan Nurses and Midwives Council: Registered Nurse.
Languages:
• English: fluent in writing, reading and speaking.
• Arabic: native language.
Achievements and Awards
• 2019: Development Marketplace for the Innovation in the Prevention and Response to
Gender-based Violence. Sexual Violence Research Initiative (SVRI) and World Bank
Group. Washington D.C. USA. (April 9th 2019).
• 2017: European Commission, Erasmus Plus scholarship through the International Credit
Mobility (ICM). Host University: Lund University, Sweden. (February 28 – march 3
2017).
• 2015: European Commission, Erasmus Mundus scholarship through the JOSYLEEM
scholarship Program, an initiative for bridge- building within research and higher
education between Jordan, Syria and the EU. Host University: Lund University, Sweden.
(January 8th-february 7th 2015).
• 2009: State University of New York at Buffalo. School of Nursing, Centre for Nursing
Research. Doctoral Dissertation Research Award.
• 2009:State University of New York at Buffalo. Graduate Student Association (GSA).
Mark Diamond Research Fund.
• 2006-2009: The University of Jordan. A scholarship to continue Graduate studies.
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