scholarly journals The impact of illness-related shame on psychological health and social relationships: Testing a mediational model in students with chronic illness

2018 ◽  
Vol 25 (3) ◽  
pp. 408-414 ◽  
Author(s):  
Inês A. Trindade ◽  
Joana Duarte ◽  
Cláudia Ferreira ◽  
Mariana Coutinho ◽  
José Pinto-Gouveia
Keyword(s):  
Chronic Illness ◽  
Social Relationships ◽  
Psychological Health ◽  
Mediational Model ◽  
The Impact

scholarly journals Do modern family planning methods impact women’s quality of life? Jordanian women’s perspective

2019 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammad S. Alyahya ◽  
Heba H. Hijazi ◽  
Hussam A. Alshraideh ◽  
Nihaya A. Al-sheyab ◽  
Dana Alomari ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Family Planning ◽  
Physical Health ◽  
Social Relationships ◽  
Psychological Health ◽  
Reproductive Age ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Hormonal Contraceptives ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Background Although Jordan has made progress in meeting Family Planning (FP) needs in last decades, recently the use of FP methods has declined significantly. Women’s personal experiences, knowledge, and perceptions of how a FP method might impact their quality of life (QoL) can influence FP decisions. However, a lack of comprehensive understanding of the impact of modern FP methods on women’s QoL continues to exist among Jordanian couples. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the relationship between the use of common modern FP methods and QoL among Jordanian women. Methods Using the WHOQOL-BREF questionnaire along with other questions, non-pregnant women of reproductive age were interviewed at their homes through face-to-face structured interviews. Women who visited the obstetrics and gynecology clinic of King Abdullah University Hospital for contraceptive advice and follow-up consultations were also included. Results A total of 548 women aged between 18 and 49 participated in the study. Based on the WHOQOL-BREF scale, the overall mean (SD) scores of the four domains were found to be average. Our findings show that women who used Intra Uterine Devices (IUDs) and women whose husbands used condoms had better QoL in the four domains (physical health, psychological health, social relationships, and environment) than those who used Oral Contraceptives (OCs). Women who used implant and injectable hormonal contraceptives had better QoL in terms of the physical health and social relationships domains. In contrast, women who had undergone permanent sterilization had lower QoL scores in all of the four domains. Further analysis revealed that women who had undergone tubal sterilization were less satisfied overall and more likely to experience side effects than women who used OCs. Conclusion The choice to use contraceptives and decide freely whether and when to have children is regarded as a fundamental reproductive health right and is strongly linked to women’s health and QoL. Women who use OCs and women who have undergone permanent sterilization are likely to have lower QoL than women who use IUDs or implant and injectable hormones and those whose husbands use condoms.

scholarly journals Psychopathology in Mothers of Children with Global Developmental Delay due to Spastic Diplegia

2013 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 80-84
Author(s):  
Soundarya Mahalingam ◽  
Nutan Kamath ◽  
Basavaprabhu Achappa ◽  
Deepak Madi
Keyword(s):  
Chronic Illness ◽  
Developmental Delay ◽  
Psychological Health ◽  
Psychological Status ◽  
Psychological State ◽  
Global Developmental Delay ◽  
Spastic Diplegia ◽  
Statistical Measures ◽  
The Impact

Background and Objectives: Parents of children with chronic illness like global developmental delay exhibit varied psychopathology in response to their child’s illness. Mothers of these children are more susceptible when compared to fathers, and hence show various psychopathological changes. Analysis of their psychological status is important to identify those families which need psychological help and counseling. The main aim of our study was to evaluate psychopathology in mothers of children with global developmental delay due to spastic diplegia. We also assessed the impact of intervention of the child on the psychological state of the mother over a 12 month follow up. Materials and methods: 60 mothers of children with global developmental delay due to spastic diplegia were selected from Neurodevelopmental Clinic of a tertiary care institution. Symptom Checklist 90 Revised (SCL90R) was used to assess psychopathology. A repeat evaluation of mothers was done after 12 months of conventional intervention (Bobath technique) for their child. Data was analyzed using appropriate statistical measures. Results: On assessing the psychiatric morbidity by SCL 90R, significant psychopathology was found in 54(90%) out of 60 mothers. Depression was the predominant psychopathology in the study population. Anxiety was also significantly elevated. The GSI (General Symptomatic Index), a measure of general distress was extremely high in 90% of the mothers. On follow up analysis of mothers using SCL 90R, 33% of the mothers showed no improvement in their psychological status following conventional intervention for their child. Conclusions: Chronic illness like global developmental delay affects the psychological health of mothers. In addition to purely focusing on the medical management of the child it is essential to focus attention on the distress experienced by their parents. Psychological therapy is hence required to improve the quality of life of mothers. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/ajms.v5i2.5469   Asian Journal of Medical Science, Volume-5(2) 2014: 80-84

Living with a hernia: A qualitative study of patient experience of abdominal wall hernias in Ndola, Zambia

2021 ◽  
pp. 004947552110106
Author(s):  
Elin Ljungstrom ◽  
Felix Chibwe ◽  
Catherine O’Brien ◽  
Joseph Musowoya ◽  
Caris E Grimes
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Social Relationships ◽  
Psychological Health ◽  
Patient Perspective ◽  
Ability To Work ◽  
Middle Income ◽  
Middle Income Countries ◽  
Semistructured Interviews ◽  
The Impact

Despite hernias being one of the most common surgical problems in low and middle income countries, very little is known about the impact that having a hernia has on the quality of life of patients in these settings. We performed a pilot study to understand how living with a hernia impacts on the quality of life. Twelve semistructured interviews were performed. A number of themes were identified. These demonstrated the significant impact on physical health, ability to work, psychological health and social relationships. Further work is required to better understand the patient perspective and ensure that hernia operations improve quality of life in these settings.

scholarly journals Shame and emotion regulation in inflammatory bowel disease: Effects on psychosocial functioning

2017 ◽  
Vol 25 (4) ◽  
pp. 511-521 ◽  
Author(s):  
Inês A Trindade ◽  
Cláudia Ferreira ◽  
José Pinto-Gouveia
Keyword(s):  
Inflammatory Bowel Disease ◽  
Chronic Illness ◽  
Psychological Health ◽  
Bowel Disease ◽  
Indirect Effects ◽  
Psychosocial Functioning ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Inflammatory Bowel ◽  
The Impact

Although patients with inflammatory bowel disease seem to be prone to high levels of shame, the mechanisms behind the impact of chronic illness–related shame on patients’ functioning have not been explored yet. This study aims to address these gaps using a sample of 161 patients with inflammatory bowel disease who completed self-report measures on an online survey. The results from path analyses showed that chronic illness–related shame presented direct and indirect effects on psychological health ( R2 = .66) and social relationships ( R2 = .46). The indirect effects were mediated by experiential avoidance and uncommitted living. Possible explanations to these findings and clinical implications are discussed.

Aviation and the Microbiome

2020 ◽  
Vol 91 (8) ◽  
pp. 651-661
Author(s):  
Joshua T. Davis ◽  
Hilary A. Uyhelji
Keyword(s):  
Psychological Health ◽  
Aviation Safety ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Unintended Consequences ◽  
Microbial Colonization ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Aerospace Medicine ◽  
Medical Certification ◽  
Physical Disorders ◽  
The Impact

INTRODUCTION: Although the impact of microorganisms on their hosts has been investigated for decades, recent technological advances have permitted high-throughput studies of the collective microbial genomes colonizing a host or habitat, also known as the microbiome. This literature review presents an overview of microbiome research, with an emphasis on topics that have the potential for future applications to aviation safety. In humans, research is beginning to suggest relationships of the microbiome with physical disorders, including type 1 and type 2 diabetes mellitus, cardiovascular disease, and respiratory disease. The microbiome also has been associated with psychological health, including depression, anxiety, and the social complications that arise in autism spectrum disorders. Pharmaceuticals can alter microbiome diversity, and may lead to unintended consequences both short and long-term. As research strengthens understanding of the connections between the microbiota and human health, several potential applications for aerospace medicine and aviation safety emerge. For example, information derived from tests of the microbiota has potential future relevance for medical certification of pilots, accident investigation, and evaluation of fitness for duty in aerospace operations. Moreover, air travel may impact the microbiome of passengers and crew, including potential impacts on the spread of disease nationally and internationally. Construction, maintenance, and cleaning regimens that consider the potential for microbial colonization in airports and cabin environments may promote the health of travelers. Altogether, the mounting knowledge of microbiome effects on health presents several opportunities for future research into how and whether microbiome-based insights could be used to improve aviation safety.Davis JT, Uyhelji HA. Aviation and the microbiome. Aerosp Med Hum Perform. 2020; 91(8):651–661.

Conceptualizing the impact of machines, science and technologies on the sociocultural environment that shapes the teacher's paradigm of values and views of life

2020 ◽  
Vol 16 (11) ◽  
pp. 2161-2179
Author(s):  
A.B. Lanchakov ◽  
S.A. Filin ◽  
A.Zh. Yakushev ◽  
E.E. Zhusipova
Keyword(s):  
Social Relationships ◽  
Cognitive Activity ◽  
Environmentally Friendly ◽  
Professional Activity ◽  
Sociocultural Environment ◽  
Sociocultural Development ◽  
Prediction And Forecasting ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Positive Motivation ◽  
The Way

Subject. In this article we analyze how machinery, science and technologies influence the sociocultural environment that engenders the teacher's paradigm of values and views of life. Objectives. We herein outline guidance to predict the way teachers' views of life might evolve in corresponding sociocultural periods more precisely. The article analyzes making more precise forecasts of oncoming economic crises, which will cause some changes in teachers' mindset. Methods. The study involves learning methodologies, methods of prediction and forecasting, including foresight. Results. We propose and analyze the theory holding that the human civilization passes cycles during its sociocultural development in terms of a new set of values in contemporary teachers' views of life. The article sets forth our recommendations on innovation-driven views of life, mindset and thinking and, consequently, the development of intellectual qualities, knowledge, skills, cognitive activity, positive motivation to the professional activity of a teacher and alumni during more elevated periods, which requires to more precisely predict the way teachers’ mindset may change in certain sociocultural periods. Conclusions and Relevance. As the human civilization enters the innovation-driven sociocultural period, teachers and social relationships should demonstrate more innovative and environmentally-friendly attitudes and views of life.

The Impact of COVID-19 on Psychological Health in Korea: A Mental Health Survey in Community Prospective Cohort Data

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sun Jae Jung ◽  
Ji Su Yang ◽  
Ye Jin Jeon ◽  
Kwanghyun Kim ◽  
Jin-Ha Yoon ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Health Survey ◽  
Psychological Health ◽  
Prospective Cohort ◽  
Cohort Data ◽  
Mental Health Survey ◽  
The Impact

O Direito do Trabalho (des)conectado nas plataformas digitais

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 246-266
Author(s):  
Murilo Carvalho Sampaio Oliveira
Keyword(s):  
Social Relationships ◽  
Business Model ◽  
Economic Condition ◽  
Labor Law ◽  
Sharing Economy ◽  
Digital Economy ◽  
Business Activity ◽  
Digital Platforms ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Conditions Of Work

RESUMO:Este artigo trata dos impactos das plataformas digitais no Direito do Trabalho, tomando como exemplo sintomático o padrão da plataforma Uber. Inicia discutindo o cenário da economia digital e suas transformações nos modos de organizar a atividade empresarial, caracterizando a disrupção destas tecnologias e examinando criticamente se tais inovações situam-se realmente no discurso de economia do compartilhamento. Adiante, aborda as condições fáticas das plataformas de trabalho, questionando a dimensão formal-jurídica de liberdade e a condição econômica de hipossuficiência. Examina o caso da Uber como paradigma do modelo de organização empresarial desta economia digital e a situação dos seus motoristas tidos como parceiros para, ao final, pontuar algumas conclusões a cerca da necessidade do Direito Trabalho estar conectado com essas novas relações sociaisABSTRACT:This article deals with the impact of digital platforms in Labor Law, taking as a symptomatic example the standards of the Uber platform. It begins by discussing the the digital economy scenario and its transformations in the way business activity organize itself, characterizing the disruption of these technologies and critically examining whether such innovations are really part of the sharing economy speech. Hereinafter, it addresses the factual conditions of work platforms, questioning the formal-legal dimension of freedom and the economic condition of hypo-sufficiency. It examines the case of Uber as a paradigm of a business model organization in the digital economy and the situation of its drivers, taken as partners in order to, in the end of it, point some conclusions about the need of Labor Law to be connected with these new social relationships.

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