Objective: This study aimed to assess serum vitamin and mineral profiles in patients with hypothyroidism-associated hair loss and to explore their relationship with thyroid hormone status.

Methods: the study was conducted on a total of 90 participants, including 65 patients diagnosed with hypothyroidism-associated hair loss, 25 control - and sex-matched apparently healthy control subjects, groups aged 30 and over. Serum levels of vitamin D3, vitamin B12, zinc, iron, ferritin, calcium, magnesium, thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH), triiodothyronine (T3), and thyroxine (T4) were measured using standard laboratory techniques. Venous blood samples were collected for analysis of hematological, hormonal and biochemical parameters. Comparative and correlation analyses were performed to evaluate differences between patients and controls and to assess associations between biochemical parameters and hair loss.

Results: Reduced serum levels of vitamin D3, vitamin B12 and calcium (P≤0.05), Iron (p < 0.01), ferritin (p < 0.01), Magnesium (p < 0.01) and zinc (p < 0.01) were commonly observed among patients with hair loss. Elevated TSH levels showed an inverse association with selected micronutrients, particularly iron stores and vitamin D3. No consistent association was found between calcium or magnesium levels and hair loss.

Conclusion: Micronutrient deficiencies are common among patients with hair loss associated with hypothyroidism. Periodic assessment of vitamin and mineral levels can support overall clinical management and help improve hair health.

Objectives: The study aimed to identify the level of knowledge regarding brucellosis and misconceptions and malpractices associated with brucellosis in the Southern region of Jordan.

Methods: This cross-sectional study was carried out to assess knowledge and practices of the population towards brucellosis in Southern Jordan. Data were collected using a well-defined pretested questionnaire, and the SPSS statistical package was used for data analysis.

Results: Out of the 1,593 participants, 1,325 (83.2%) were aware of the disease. Among participants who were aware of the disease, their knowledge of brucellosis was assessed. The majority of these respondents demonstrated appropriate knowledge (72.0%, n=954n=954). The majority of participants demonstrated good practices while handling domesticated animals and their secretions.

Conclusion: The study demonstrated appropriate knowledge and practice towards brucellosis among the population in the Southern region of Jordan.

OBJECTIVE: This study examined the prevalence, severity, and sociodemographic correlates of depression and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among internally displaced women in Maiduguri, Nigeria.

METHODS: A descriptive cross-sectional design was adopted. A total of 2,046 women aged 18 years and above were selected through multistage sampling from internally displaced persons (IDP) camps. Data were collected using a sociodemographic questionnaire, the Hopkins Symptom Checklist-25 (HSCL-25), and the Harvard Trauma Questionnaire (HTQ). Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, correlation, and multiple regression analyses at p < .05.

RESULTS: The prevalence of depression and PTSD was 94.4% and 79.6%, respectively, with 72.6% of participants experiencing comorbidity. Most respondents reported moderate to severe psychological distress. Depression and PTSD were significantly associated with age, marital status, education, employment, and duration of displacement (p < .01). Regression analysis showed that all sociodemographic variables significantly predicted PTSD, with duration of displacement as the strongest predictor (R² = .181, p < .001). The depression model was also significant (R² = .075, p < .001).

CONCLUSION: Internally displaced women in Maiduguri experience a high burden of mental health problems. Integrated, gender-sensitive, and trauma-informed interventions are urgently required.

A comprehensive search was conducted across PubMed, CINAHL, PsycINFO, and Google Scholar databases for studies published between 2019 and 2024. A total of 1,042 articles were initially identified, with 10 studies meeting the inclusion criteria after screening and full-text review. The findings indicate that moral distress is highly prevalent among ICU nurses and is associated with burnout, emotional exhaustion, and decreased job satisfaction. Job satisfaction, influenced by both intrinsic and extrinsic factors, plays a vital role in improving nurses’ well-being and reducing turnover intentions.

Importantly, self-awareness emerged as a significant mediating factor that helps nurses cope with ethically challenging situations by enhancing emotional regulation, resilience, and alignment between personal and professional values. Nurses with higher levels of self-awareness demonstrated lower levels of moral distress and higher job satisfaction. Interventions such as reflective practices and debriefing sessions were found to strengthen self-awareness and improve coping mechanisms.

In conclusion, self-awareness plays a crucial role in buffering the negative effects of moral distress on job satisfaction among ICU nurses. Promoting self-awareness through targeted interventions may enhance nurse well-being, improve job satisfaction, and ultimately contribute to better patient care outcomes and healthcare system sustainability.

The author’s name originally appeared as “Mehdi Ehtesham" but should have been written as “Medy Ehtesham".

The corrected author list is shown above. The authors apologize for this error.