Background: Mental health is a key indicator for public health measures. Jordan is one of the countries that has a high prevalence of mental illness and disorders. The COVID-19 pandemic has affected all health services in the country with a high refugee population. The aim of this review is to assess the impact of the pandemic on mental health in Jordan and identify key factors affecting it, in addition to addressing lessons learned from the pandemic. Methods: A systematic search was conducted on Medline Plus, Embase, Web of Science, EBSCOHost Psycinfo and Cinhal, following the PRISMA guidelines. Articles were selected based on predefined inclusion and exclusion criteria. Data were extracted and synthesized using narrative descriptive analysis. Results: The pandemic had a significant impact on PTSD, psychological distress, anxiety, depression and stress. Predictors of a higher impact on mental health were related to gender, socio-economic status and comorbidities. The healthcare workers group was the most affected by mental disorders. Conclusions: The COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on mental health was associated with high levels of PTSD, anxiety, depression and stress. In a country with a high prevalence of mental disorders, prompt and quick measures are needed to support the health system to absorb the effect of the pandemic and be responsive to dealing with the existing high prevalence.
During COVID-19 pandemic Electronic Library of Medicine – Jordan (ELM) was on the upfront of dealing with the crisis. ELM worked on a response plan for the Digital Transformation of its online services with focus on COVID-19. The plan strategy consisted of four phases: preparation, implementation, evaluation and sustainability. The immediate management for COVID-19 pandemic was done through having a dedicated COVID-19 Knowledge Center and digitizing all training and educational sessions. An online survey for the evaluation of the impact on the Digital Transformation of library services was done. Evaluation results showed satisfactory impact. The COVID-19 pandemic was an opportunity to ELM, and it even enhanced the library services and training. Challenges concerning sustainability and accreditation of the continuing professional development need to be addressed with concerned authoritative parties within Jordan.
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