OMAR H ALMAHMOUD

@birzeit.edu

Nursing Department / Pharmacy, Nursing and Health Professions College
Birzeit University

OMAR H ALMAHMOUD


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Omar Almahmoud, a lecturer in pediatric and neonatal nursing with more than 10 years of experience, earned his bachelor's in nursing from Al-QUDS University in 1995 and his master's in pediatric nursing in 2006. Currently, a PhD candidate in nursing (Child Health) at the University of Jordan in Jordan. In a level 4 NICU in Makassed Hospital in East Jerusalem, he had more than 17 years of clinical expertise as senior neonatal intensive care nurse. At Birzeit University- College of Pharmacy, Nursing, and Health Professions-, now works as a faculty member of the nursing department. Almahmoud published a variety of studies on neonatal, pediatric, growth and development, and evidence-based critical care in highly ranked journals focusing on nursing education and practice. Almahmoud vision is to use his knowledge and clinical experiences of nursing to enhance nursing skills and offer future nurses and researchers with evidence-based nursing education to optimize children’s' functioning.

EDUCATION

PhD nursing

RESEARCH INTERESTS

Pediatric nursing, Neonatal Nursing, Critical care nursing, Child Growth and Development, Nursing education, Evidence-based practices.
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Scholar Citations

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Scopus Publications

RECENT SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • Seasonal influenza vaccine knowledge and attitudes among pregnant women: a cross-sectional study in Palestine
    OH Almahmoud, S Takrouri, S Joulani, A Khawaja
    BMC Public Health 26 (1), 27 , 2026
    2026
  • Risk factors for bronchopulmonary dysplasia among preterm infants born before thirty-two weeks of gestation in Palestinian private hospitals
    MZ Algharabeh, MD Mu'taz, NM Subuh, OH Almahmoud
    World Journal of Clinical Pediatrics 15 (2) , 2026
    2026
  • Human Monkeypox knowledge gaps among nurses: implications for training and outbreak preparedness
    I Asmar, O Almahmoud, M Kahla, R Ghazawneh, H Obaid, O Badaha, ...
    BMC Medical Education , 2026
    2026
  • Childhood trauma among school-age children in Palestine: Maternal awareness and preventive attitudes
    OH Almahmoud, S Moutan, A Al-Refai, D Khatib, F Jbara, R Shreiteh, ...
    Journal of Pediatric Nursing 86, 409-417 , 2026
    2026
  • Nursing Students' Satisfaction with Blended Learning in Palestinian Nursing Schools Amidst the COVID-19 Epidemic.
    O Almahmoud, F Asmar, I Asmar, R Abuhamdeh, M Salah, Y Mustafa, ...
    International Journal of Practice-based Learning in Health & Social Care 13 (2) , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 1
  • Association between omega-3 fatty acid intake and ADHD symptoms among early adolescents aged 10–12 years: a cross-sectional study in Palestine
    S Muhanna, H Jaradat, N Toukhli, OH Almahmoud
    International Journal of Adolescent Medicine and Health 37 (5), 325-333 , 2025
    2025
  • Prevalence, awareness, and risk factors affecting hypertension according to 2017 American College of Cardiology and American Heart Association guidelines: a cross-sectional …
    I Asmar, O Almahmoud, M Jaghama
    Journal of Hypertension 43 (9), 1561-1569 , 2025
    2025
  • Summary of Needlestick Injuries Among Nursing Students and Related Factors: A Narrative Review
    I Asmar, O Almahmoud, AA Zahra, N Qattousah, F Sumreen, A Mahmoud, ...
    Infectious Diseases in Clinical Practice 33 (4), e1469 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 1
  • Prevalence, knowledge, and awareness of needle stick injuries among nursing students in Palestine and associated factors
    I Asmar, O Almahmoud, N Qattousah, F Sumreen, A Mahmoud, S Maali
    Infection, Disease & Health 30 (2), 132-142 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 5
  • Summary of Critical Care Nurses’ Understanding, Adherence, and Barriers in Applying Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia Prevention Guidelines: A Narrative Review
    I Asmar, O Almahmoud, A Manassrah, D Moqady, R Abd Al Hamed, ...
    Critical Care Nursing Quarterly 48 (2), 151-159 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 1
  • Assessment of digital eye strain and its associated factors among school children in Palestine
    OH Almahmoud, KM Mahmmod, SA Mohtaseb, NJ Totah, DFA Nijem, ...
    BMC ophthalmology 25 (1), 81 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 17
  • Assessment of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder signs among Palestinian school-age children
    OH Almahmoud, HS Abdallah, AA Ahmad, IM Judieh, DN Kayed, ...
    Journal of Pediatric Nursing 79, 83-90 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 2
  • Burnout among nurses working in critical care units during the COVID-19 pandemic
    O Almahmoud, I Asmar, A Kahala, N Awadallah, W Awad, N Sarhan, ...
    Critical Care Nursing Quarterly 47 (3), 257-268 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 3
  • Assessment of mothers' awareness of sudden infant death syndrome and safe infant sleep practices in Palestine
    OH Almahmoud, IN Yaghmour, HI Shamasna, GD Hijazi, ZS Shalan, ...
    Journal of Neonatal Nursing 30 (3), 214-220 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 2
  • Diabetes knowledge, attitudes and practices among university students in a developing country
    I Asmar, O Almahmoud, B Qoud, M Assaf, AD Saleh, A Alyan, N Dahabrah
    J Diabetes Nurs 28 (3), 1-7 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 7
  • The Effect of Self-esteem on Stress and Coping Mechanisms among Nursing Students during Clinical Training in Palestinian Universities.
    MM Dreidi, DA Abed, HZ Salameh, IK Abu Sbeih, SA Asmar, SA Salameh, ...
    International Journal of Practice-based Learning in Health & Social Care 12 (1) , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 15
  • Developmental delay and its demographic and social predictors among preschool-age children in Palestine
    OH Almahmoud, L Abushaikha
    Journal of pediatric nursing 74, 101-109 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 5
  • Assessment of idiopathic scoliosis among adolescents and associated factors in Palestine
    OH Almahmoud, B Baniodeh, R Musleh, S Asmar, M Zyada, H Qattousah
    Journal of Pediatric Nursing 74, 85-91 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 5
  • Overview of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis and associated factors: a scoping review
    OH Almahmoud, B Baniodeh, R Musleh, S Asmar, M Zyada, H Qattousah
    International journal of adolescent medicine and health 35 (6), 437-441 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 34
  • Knowledge and practices of choking first aid skills among Palestinian mothers of children under five
    I Asmar, O Almahmoud, M Dreidi, F Jebara, N Jaber, A Kahala, ...
    Journal of Neonatal Nursing 29 (5), 728-734 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 6

MOST CITED SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • Predictors of intensive care unit nurses’ practice of evidence-based practice guidelines
    A Abuejheisheh, O Tarawneh, JAS Qaddumi, O Almahmoud, ...
    INQUIRY: The Journal of Health Care Organization, Provision, and Financing … , 2020
    2020
    Citations: 61
  • Incidence and risk factors of retinopathy of prematurity in three neonatal intensive care units in Palestine
    MT Akkawi, MM Shehadeh, ANA Shams, DM Al-Hardan, LJ Omar, ...
    BMC ophthalmology 19 (1), 189 , 2019
    2019
    Citations: 53
  • Overview of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis and associated factors: a scoping review
    OH Almahmoud, B Baniodeh, R Musleh, S Asmar, M Zyada, H Qattousah
    International journal of adolescent medicine and health 35 (6), 437-441 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 34
  • Factors associated with perceived resilience among undergraduate nursing students: findings of the first cross-sectional study in Palestine
    A Alkaissi, NB Said, S Qadous, M Alkony, O Almahmoud
    BMC nursing 22 (1), 148 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 26
  • Pressure ulcers prevalence and potential risk factors among intensive care unit patients in governmental hospitals in Palestine: a cross-sectional study
    JAS Qaddumi, O Almahmoud
    The Open Public Health Journal 12 (1) , 2019
    2019
    Citations: 25
  • Systematic review and meta-analysis: prevalence of hypertension among adolescents in the Arab countries
    OH Almahmoud, DH Arabiat, MY Saleh
    Journal of Pediatric Nursing 65, e72-e79 , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 23
  • Big data can help prepare nurses and improve patient outcomes by improving quality, safety, and outcomes
    M Ahmad, SHB Hani, MA Sabra, O Almahmoud
    Frontiers of Nursing 10 (2), 241-248 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 21
  • Prevalence and risk factors of developmental disabilities among preschool children in the Arab world: a narrative literature review
    OH Almahmoud, L Abushaikha
    Child Health Nursing Research 29 (2), 101 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 19
  • Assessment of digital eye strain and its associated factors among school children in Palestine
    OH Almahmoud, KM Mahmmod, SA Mohtaseb, NJ Totah, DFA Nijem, ...
    BMC ophthalmology 25 (1), 81 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 17
  • The Effect of Self-esteem on Stress and Coping Mechanisms among Nursing Students during Clinical Training in Palestinian Universities.
    MM Dreidi, DA Abed, HZ Salameh, IK Abu Sbeih, SA Asmar, SA Salameh, ...
    International Journal of Practice-based Learning in Health & Social Care 12 (1) , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 15
  • Nurses' attitude, behavior, and knowledge regarding protective lung strategies of mechanically ventilated patients
    IT Asmar, BM Alrajoub, OH Almahmoud, DN Nakhleh, SI Makharzeh, ...
    Critical Care Nursing Quarterly 43 (3), 274-285 , 2020
    2020
    Citations: 13
  • Personal characteristics and behavioral factors that promote resilience among nurses: a cross-sectional study
    A Alkaissi, N Said, O Almahmoud, LM Zabin, R Zaitoun
    Palestinian Medical and Pharmaceutical Journal (Pal. Med. Pharm. J.) 4 (2 … , 2019
    2019
    Citations: 13
  • Prevalence and Features of Pressure Ulcers among Patients in ICU Department of Governmental Hospital in Palestine: Cross Sectional
    O Almahmoud
    International journal of nursing 5 (2), 72-80 , 2018
    2018
    Citations: 11
  • Competency in electrocardiogram interpretation among registered nurses in private and government hospitals in Nablus, Palestine
    JA Qaddumi, OM Almahmoud, MS Alamri, JD Maniago
    Majmaah Journal of Health Sciences 7 (3), 70-70 , 2020
    2020
    Citations: 8
  • Diabetes knowledge, attitudes and practices among university students in a developing country
    I Asmar, O Almahmoud, B Qoud, M Assaf, AD Saleh, A Alyan, N Dahabrah
    J Diabetes Nurs 28 (3), 1-7 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 7
  • Physiological and psychosocial stressors among Palestinian hemodialysis patients: A cross-sectional study
    JAS Qaddumi, M Al-Tell, O Almahmoud, DTN Issa, MS Alamri, ...
    Saudi Journal for Health Sciences 9 (1), 50-55 , 2020
    2020
    Citations: 7
  • Knowledge and practices of choking first aid skills among Palestinian mothers of children under five
    I Asmar, O Almahmoud, M Dreidi, F Jebara, N Jaber, A Kahala, ...
    Journal of Neonatal Nursing 29 (5), 728-734 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 6
  • Prevalence, knowledge, and awareness of needle stick injuries among nursing students in Palestine and associated factors
    I Asmar, O Almahmoud, N Qattousah, F Sumreen, A Mahmoud, S Maali
    Infection, Disease & Health 30 (2), 132-142 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 5
  • Developmental delay and its demographic and social predictors among preschool-age children in Palestine
    OH Almahmoud, L Abushaikha
    Journal of pediatric nursing 74, 101-109 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 5
  • Assessment of idiopathic scoliosis among adolescents and associated factors in Palestine
    OH Almahmoud, B Baniodeh, R Musleh, S Asmar, M Zyada, H Qattousah
    Journal of Pediatric Nursing 74, 85-91 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 5