Dhia'a Yousef Sabi'e AbuEswailem

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Allied Medical Sciences Faculty/ Applied Speech Language Pathology and Audiology department
Zarqa University

Dhia'a Yousef Sabi'e AbuEswailem


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EDUCATION

• PhD degree in Special Education – The world Islamic Sciences & Education University, graduated on May 2018.
• Master degree in speech and language Modification\ rehabilitation sciences college –University of Jordan, graduated on July 2011.
• Bachelor degree in hearing and speech sciences and their disorders\ rehabilitation sciences college –University of Jordan, graduated on June 2009.

RESEARCH, TEACHING, or OTHER INTERESTS

Speech and Hearing, Rehabilitation, Communication, Language and Linguistics
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Scopus Publications

10

Scholar Citations

2

Scholar h-index

Scopus Publications

  • Challenges faced by laboratory technicians during the COVID-19 pandemic in Jordan: A cross-sectional study
    Ayman Alsheikh, Israa Yousef, Islam Oweidat, Hafez Al-momani, Montasir Al-mansi, Mohammad Al-najjar, Alia Khwaldeh, Suha Ababneh, Yaqeen Rjoub
    Rawal Medical Journal, 2026
    Objective: To examine the challenges experienced by laboratory technicians in Jordan during the COVID-19 pandemic, focusing on their workload, safety, emotional well-being, and ability to adapt to rapidly changing conditions. Methodology: This cross-sectional study was conducted from February 1 to August 31, 2023, using convenient sampling. A total of 299 Jordanian laboratory technicians completed an online questionnaire that had been assessed for face validity and reliability. Results: Participants were mostly female (62.2%), with a mean age of 35.1 years, and the majority held a bachelor’s degree (70.6%). We found that 40% reported issues with test availability, 37% faced extended working hours, and 30% struggled with adherence to COVID-19 protocols. Notably, 68.2% experienced high stress levels, and 20% reported inadequate access to Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Despite these challenges, no significant correlations were found between sociodemographic characteristics and reported difficulties. Conclusion: Stress and PPE shortages were major concerns, emphasizing the need for proactive support, adequate resources, and stronger protective measures for laboratory personnel in future emergencies.
  • Epidemiology, antibiotic resistance, and molecular detection of blaOXA and blaCTX-M Genes in ESBL-Producing Escherichia coli from urinary tract infections in Jordanian hospitals
    Ayman Alsheikh, Abdalla Abuawwad, Israa Yousef, Dhia’a Abueswailem, Hafez Al-momani, Walid Aburayyan, Nesrin Seder, Montasir Al-Mansi, Mohammad Al-Najjar, Lana Al-shoubaki, Yaqeen Rjoub, Nawal Al-zaa’q
    BMC Microbiology, 2025
    BACKGROUND: Urinary tract infections (UTIs) impose significant challenges among patients infected with multidrug-resistant Escherichia coli (E. coli). The emergence of the extended-spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL) strains complicates the treatment and exacerbates life-threatening infections. The comprehensive analysis of the resistance mechanisms combined with identifying the relevant genes amend the implications encountered with the devastating effects generated by the pathogenic microorganisms. This study sought about the prevalence of ESBL-producing E. coli in UTIs patients in Jordan, focusing on the prevalence of blaOXA and blaCTX-M resistance genes. METHODS: A total of 500 urine samples were compiled from patients diagnosed with UTIs between November 2023 and May 2024. The samples were collected from five governmental hospitals distributed in three districts in Jordan (North, Middle, and South). Urine samples were cultured in the microbiology lab and the percentage of E. coli isolates was explored. Later on, isolates were tested for ESBL production using the double disk synergy test. Thus, molecular detection of the blaOXA and blaCTX-M genes was performed using polymerase chain reaction (PCR) assays. Statistical analysis was conducted to assess the prognostic correlation between the prevalence of resistance genes and variables such as location, age, and gender. RESULTS: In the current study, we investigated the prevalence of ESBL-producing E. coli in UTIs across Jordanian hospitals, focusing on the prevalence of the blaOXA and blaCTX-M genes with the correlation with the epidemiological factors. Our findings revealed an overall prevalence of 18% for ESBL- E. coli isolates, with the highest prevalence in the Northern governorates exhibiting 50% (OR = 1.67, 95% CI: 1.103-2.519). Females showed a higher prevalence of the blaOXA gene (62.29%) compared to males (37.7%) (p = 0.008). Moreover, the blaCTX-M gene was universally present in all samples with a prevalence of 98%. The multinomial regression analysis has revealed a significant correlation (p = 0.001) between location on the distribution of the blaOXA gene among the study population. CONCLUSION: The findings of the current study highlight alarming rates for the prevalence of ESBL-producing E. coli in UTIs across Jordan in general and in the northern districts as specific. Emphasizing the crucial need for effective surveillance, antibiotic stewardship, and infection control strategies. The significant regional variations in resistance rates suggest that localized factors, such as antibiotic misuse and environmental influences combined with the widespread of blaCTX-M and blaOXA genes point to the need for targeted antibiotic resistance surveillance in Jordan.
  • The Effectiveness of a Training Program to Enhance Fluency of Speech Among Children Between (3 – 6) Years in a Jordanian Sample
    Information Sciences Letters, 2023
  • The Effectiveness of a Sports Program in Developing the Social Skills of Deaf Individuals in a Jordanian Sample
    Information Sciences Letters, 2023

RECENT SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • Challenges faced by laboratory technicians during the COVID-19 pandemic in Jordan: A cross-sectional study
    A Alsheikh, I Yousef, I Oweidat, H Al-momani, M Al-Mansi, M Al-Najjar, ...
    Rawal Medical Journal 51 (1), 128-128 , 2026
    2026
    Citations: 1
  • The Impact The Corona Pandemic and Preventive Measures from it on The Language Development of Children in Joradan
    DY AbuEswailem, SA Al-Ghanim, NA Jaradat, AD Alsheikh, ...
    Scientific culture Journal 11 (4), 2895-2905 , 2026
    2026
  • Constructing a training program in enhancing language and speech skills among delayed and language disordered children in a jordanian sample
    DY AbuEswailem, MA Al-Momani, NA Jaradat
    Scientific culture Journal 12 (1.1), 412-430 , 2026
    2026
  • Epidemiology, antibiotic resistance, and molecular detection of blaOXA and blaCTX-M Genes in ESBL-Producing Escherichia coli from urinary tract infections in Jordanian hospitals
    A Alsheikh, A Abuawwad, I Yousef, D Abueswailem, H Al-momani, ...
    BMC Microbiology 25 (557), 1-10 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 3
  • The Effectiveness of a Play-Based Program in Reducing Aggressive Behavior among Children from Dismantled Families
    NA Jaradat, DY AbuEswailem
    The International Journal of Modern Educational Trends 2 (1), 19-34 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 1
  • The Effectiveness of a Training Program to Enhance Fluency of Speech Among Children Between (3 – 6) Years in a Jordanian Sample
    DY AbuEswailem, NA Jaradat
    Information Sciences Letters 12 (7), 2983-2991 , 2023
    2023
  • The Effectiveness of a Sports Program in Developing the Social Skills of Deaf Individuals in a Jordanian Sample
    NA Jaradat, DY AbuEswailem
    Information Sciences Letters 12 (7), 3031-3043 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 3
  • The Effectiveness of a Training Program In Light of Behavioral Theory in Decreasing Echolalia Behaviour among Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) In a Jordanian Sample
    DYA Eswailem, NA Jaradat
    Zarqa Journal for Research and Studies in Humanities 21 (3), 471-492 , 2021
    2021
  • The Effectiveness of a Training Program In Light of Behavioral Theory In Improving Language Pragmatic Skills Among Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in a Jordanian …
    DY Sabi’e Abu Eswailem, AM Al-Oweidi
    Dirasat: Educational Sciences 46 (3), 637 - 661 , 2019
    2019
    Citations: 2
  • The Effectiveness of a Training Program In Light of Behavioral Theory In Improving Language Pragmatic Skills Among Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in a Jordanian …
    DY Sabi’e Abu Eswailem
    The World Islamic Sciences and Education University , 2018
    2018

MOST CITED SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • Epidemiology, antibiotic resistance, and molecular detection of blaOXA and blaCTX-M Genes in ESBL-Producing Escherichia coli from urinary tract infections in Jordanian hospitals
    A Alsheikh, A Abuawwad, I Yousef, D Abueswailem, H Al-momani, ...
    BMC Microbiology 25 (557), 1-10 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 3
  • The Effectiveness of a Sports Program in Developing the Social Skills of Deaf Individuals in a Jordanian Sample
    NA Jaradat, DY AbuEswailem
    Information Sciences Letters 12 (7), 3031-3043 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 3
  • The Effectiveness of a Training Program In Light of Behavioral Theory In Improving Language Pragmatic Skills Among Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in a Jordanian …
    DY Sabi’e Abu Eswailem, AM Al-Oweidi
    Dirasat: Educational Sciences 46 (3), 637 - 661 , 2019
    2019
    Citations: 2
  • Challenges faced by laboratory technicians during the COVID-19 pandemic in Jordan: A cross-sectional study
    A Alsheikh, I Yousef, I Oweidat, H Al-momani, M Al-Mansi, M Al-Najjar, ...
    Rawal Medical Journal 51 (1), 128-128 , 2026
    2026
    Citations: 1
  • The Effectiveness of a Play-Based Program in Reducing Aggressive Behavior among Children from Dismantled Families
    NA Jaradat, DY AbuEswailem
    The International Journal of Modern Educational Trends 2 (1), 19-34 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 1
  • The Impact The Corona Pandemic and Preventive Measures from it on The Language Development of Children in Joradan
    DY AbuEswailem, SA Al-Ghanim, NA Jaradat, AD Alsheikh, ...
    Scientific culture Journal 11 (4), 2895-2905 , 2026
    2026
  • Constructing a training program in enhancing language and speech skills among delayed and language disordered children in a jordanian sample
    DY AbuEswailem, MA Al-Momani, NA Jaradat
    Scientific culture Journal 12 (1.1), 412-430 , 2026
    2026
  • The Effectiveness of a Training Program to Enhance Fluency of Speech Among Children Between (3 – 6) Years in a Jordanian Sample
    DY AbuEswailem, NA Jaradat
    Information Sciences Letters 12 (7), 2983-2991 , 2023
    2023
  • The Effectiveness of a Training Program In Light of Behavioral Theory in Decreasing Echolalia Behaviour among Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) In a Jordanian Sample
    DYA Eswailem, NA Jaradat
    Zarqa Journal for Research and Studies in Humanities 21 (3), 471-492 , 2021
    2021
  • The Effectiveness of a Training Program In Light of Behavioral Theory In Improving Language Pragmatic Skills Among Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in a Jordanian …
    DY Sabi’e Abu Eswailem
    The World Islamic Sciences and Education University , 2018
    2018