Nursing students' experiences with refugees with mental health problems in Jordan: A qualitative content analysis

2018 ◽  
Vol 61 ◽  
pp. 155-161 ◽  
Author(s):  
Camilla Dotevall ◽  
Elin Winberg ◽  
Kristina Rosengren
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Content Analysis ◽  
Nursing Students ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Qualitative Content Analysis ◽  
Health Problems

scholarly journals Threatened Health in Women: A Qualitative Study on the Wives of War Veterans with Post-Traumatic Stress

2017 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 176 ◽  
Author(s):  
Golbahar Akoondzadeh ◽  
Abbas Ebadi ◽  
Esmat Nouhi ◽  
Hamid Hojjati
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Content Analysis ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Traumatic Stress ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Qualitative Content Analysis ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Post Traumatic Stress ◽  
War Veterans ◽  
Post Traumatic

INTRODUCTION & AIM: Post-traumatic stress disorder causes distress and dysfunction in the life of the wives of veterans, which causes physical and mental health problems with the continuation of life. This study examined the life experiences of wives of war veterans with post-traumatic stress.MATERIALS & METHODS: This qualitative study using qualitative content analysis with the participation of 16 wives of war veterans with post-traumatic stress in Golestan province in Iran was conducted in 2015. Data was collected through semi-structured interviews and by purposive sampling and continued until data saturation. Data analysis was done continuously and simultaneously with data collection by content analysis method.FINDINGS: Four main categories and nine sub-categories including mental health (mental health problems and the memories), physical function (physical injuries and sleep disorders), captivity in life (humiliation, lack of independence in life), isolation (impairment in social interaction), dysfunction life (damage to the sons, the defect in family interactions) were the main findings of this study, which causes health threats.CONCLUSION: Spouses of veterans have many problems in their daily lives and caregivers by understanding their needs and enhancing information systems, and social support can improve the function of their life.

scholarly journals Characteristics of Negative and Positive Mental Health Among Nursing Students in the United States

2019 ◽  
Vol 27 (1) ◽  
pp. 44-53 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ryon C. McDermott ◽  
Sharon M. Fruh ◽  
Susan Williams ◽  
Caitlyn Hauff ◽  
Scott Sittig ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Nursing Students ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
The United States ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Patient Health ◽  
Multigroup Structural Equation Modeling ◽  
Psychological Strengths

BACKGROUND: Researchers have documented significant psychological problems among nursing students, but findings have been inconclusive as to whether nursing students are “at-risk” for mental health problems compared with their non-nursing peers. AIMS: This study examined whether nursing students have unique mental health characteristics compared with students from other professions. METHOD: Undergraduates ( N = 18,312; nursing n = 1,399) were selected from the 2016-2017 National Healthy Minds Study. Participants completed the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (depression), the Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 (anxiety), and the Flourishing Scale (positive psychology). RESULTS: Nursing students were equally likely to screen positive for depression and anxiety compared with their non-nursing peers. However, when controlling for gender, age, and year in school, multigroup structural equation modeling analyses revealed that female (but not male) nursing students reported significantly higher levels of specific anxiety symptoms and certain psychological strengths than female students from other professions. Nursing students are equally likely to screen positive for depression or anxiety as their non-nursing peers; however, anxiety disorders may reflect symptom profiles unique to nursing students. CONCLUSIONS: Findings suggest a need for tailored screening and interventions to reduce mental health problems and harness psychological strengths unique to nursing students.

scholarly journals Level of Stigma among Spanish Nursing Students toward Mental Illness and Associated Factors: A Mixed-Methods Study

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (23) ◽  
pp. 4870 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rodríguez-Almagro ◽  
Hernández-Martínez ◽  
Rodríguez-Almagro ◽  
Quiros-García ◽  
Solano-Ruiz ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Nursing Students ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Family Members ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
World Health ◽  
Mental Health Stigma ◽  
Cross Sectional

Mental health problems have been identified by the World Health Organization as a global development priority. Negative attitudes toward mental health patients have been documented in multiple health professionals. The aim of this study was to determine the level of stigma and associated factors toward people with mental health problems among students doing their degree in nursing. An explanatory sequential mixed-methods approach. A cross-sectional descriptive observational study was carried out on a sample of 359 students doing their degree in nursing. Students had to be enrolled in any of the four years of study of the degree at the time the questionnaire was done. We explored the perception and experience of students doing their degree in nursing regarding the level of stigma, through in-depth interviews (n = 30). The mean overall Mental Health Stigma Scale (MHSS) score was 30.7 points (SD = 4.52); 29.5% (n = 106) scored low for stigma, 49.9% (n = 179) showed moderate stigma, and 20.6% (n = 74) scored high. The multivariate analysis showed that 4th-year students had an OR of 0.41 (CI95%: 0.20–0.84) for high/moderate stigma and that 3rd-year students had an OR of 0.49 for high/moderate stigma compared with 1st-year students. We also observed that students with family members with mental health problems had an OR of 2.05 (CI95%: 1.19–3.56) for high/moderate stigma compared with students who did not have family members with mental health problems. The following categories emerged: fear and lack of knowledge, breaking the silence, and integration into society. The levels of mental health stigma in our sample of nursing students were moderate. Stigma levels were lower in 3rd- and 4th-year students (i.e., after having received training in mental health), and in students with family members with mental health problems.

scholarly journals DAHAGA: An Islamic spiritual mindfulness-based application to reduce depression among nursing students during the COVID-19 pandemic

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 219-226
Author(s):  
Meidiana Dwidiyanti ◽  
Badrul Munif ◽  
Agus Santoso ◽  
Ashri Maulida Rahmawati ◽  
Rikhan Luhur Prasetya
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Nursing Students ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Comparison Group ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
T Test ◽  
Psychiatric Nurses ◽  
P Value ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Quasi Experimental

Background: The COVID-19 pandemic significantly impacts students’ mental health. Most of them may experience depression. Due to restrictions and social distancing during the pandemic, counseling may not be applicable in detecting the problems. Therefore, an Islamic spiritual mindfulness-based application called DAHAGA is created in order to detect and reduce depression. It is believed that this innovative app could reduce mental health problems among students.Objective: This study aimed to determine the effect of DAHAGA on reducing depression among nursing students during the COVID-19 pandemic in Indonesia.Methods: This was a quasi-experimental study with a comparison group pretest/posttest design conducted from May to June 2020. Seventy students were selected using convenience sampling, of which 35 were assigned in an experimental group and a comparison group. The validated Indonesian Version-Beck Depression Inventory-II (BDI-II) was used for data collection. Paired t-test and independent t-test were used for data analysis.Results: There was a significant effect of DAHAGA on depression (p < 0.001). The level of depression after intervention (mean 11.49, SD 4.49) was lower than it before the intervention (mean 17.20, SD 4.94). Additionally, there was a significant difference in depression level between the experimental and comparison groups after the intervention with a p-value of < 0.001. Conclusion: The DAHAGA is proven effective in reducing depression. Therefore, this study offers a new and innovative app that fits with the COVID-19 pandemic to help Muslim students maintain their health status. The findings also support Islamic spiritual mindfulness as a part of nursing interventions among psychiatric nurses to deal with mental health problems, especially depression.

scholarly journals What are young Indians saying about mental health? A content analysis of blogs on the It’s Ok To Talk website

BMJ Open ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (6) ◽  
pp. e028244 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pattie Pramila Gonsalves ◽  
Eleanor Sara Hodgson ◽  
Daniel Michelson ◽  
Sweta Pal ◽  
John Naslund ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Content Analysis ◽  
English Language ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Public Awareness ◽  
Personal Narratives ◽  
Youth Mental Health ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
New Delhi ◽  
Prejudice And Discrimination

ObjectivesThis study used thematic content analysis to examine submissions to a youth mental health website,www.itsoktotalk.in, in India.SettingWe considered submissions made to the It’s OK to Talk web platform during the first year of its operation (April 2017–March 2018), focusing specifically on website users based in India.ParticipantsWe analysed 37 submissions by 33 authors aged 19–31 years (mean age 22 years) from seven Indian cities (New Delhi, Lucknow, Bengaluru, Mumbai, Pune, Hyderabad and Haryana). Eligible submissions were English-language first-person accounts of self-identified mental health problems, submitted in any media format for online publication by authors aged 18 years or older and who were based in India. Eight study participants were additionally involved in a focus group who contributed to the coding process and preparation of the final manuscript.ResultsFour themes were identified: (1) living through difficulties; (2) mental health in context; (3) managing one’s mental health and (4) breaking stigma and sharing hope. Overall, the participants expressed significant feelings of distress and hopelessness as a result of their mental health problems; many described the context of their difficulties as resulting from personal histories or wider societal factors; a general lack of understanding about mental health; and widespread stigma and other negative attitudes. Most participants expressed a desire to overcome mental health prejudice and discrimination.ConclusionsPersonal narratives offer a window into young people’s self-identified priorities and challenges related to mental health problems and recovery. Such insights can inform antistigma initiatives and other public awareness activities around youth mental health.

Outside the norm: Mental health, school adjustment and community engagement in non-binary youth

2019 ◽  
pp. 140349481989099
Author(s):  
Natalie Durbeej ◽  
Ninnie Abrahamsson ◽  
Fotios C. Papadopoulos ◽  
Karin Beijer ◽  
Raziye Salari ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Gender Identity ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Qualitative Content Analysis ◽  
Community Sample ◽  
School Adjustment ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Design Data ◽  
Binary Gender

Aims: The aim of this study was to explore the role of self-reported non-binary gender identity in mental health problems, school adjustment, and wish to exert influence on municipal issues in a community sample of adolescents. Methods: In a cross-sectional design, data were collected through an anonymous survey in Uppsala County, Sweden, among 8385 students (response rate 58.2%) in grades 7, 9, and 11, aged 13–17 years. The Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ) self-report was used to assess mental health problems. Gender identity was measured with one item and youth were categorized into those who identified as male or female (i.e. binary youth), and those who did or could not identify with either gender (i.e. non-binary youth). Logistic regressions and qualitative content analysis were used to analyse data. Results: Youth with non-binary gender identity ( n = 137; 1.6%) had higher odds of having mental problems according to the SDQ total score (OR=3.05; 1.77–5.25). The association between non-binary gender identity and mental health problems remained significant after adjusting for confounders. Additionally, compared to their binary peers, the non-binary youth reported more truancy (36.5% vs 49.6%), more often failed a subject (21.5% vs 36.5%), and were more interested in exerting influence on municipal issues such as sociopolitical development, education, municipal services, and drug and alcohol policies (25.3% vs 38.0%). Conclusions: Youth with non-binary gender identity constitute a vulnerable population regarding mental health problems and school adjustment. The willingness to exert influence on municipal issues suggests a possible pathway to engagement.

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