Relationship between the religious attitudes of women with gynecologic cancer and mental adjustment to cancer

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Mesude Duman ◽  
Yeter Durgun Ozan ◽  
Özlem Doğan Yüksekol
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Education ◽  
Personal Information ◽  
Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Gynecologic Cancer ◽  
Healthcare Providers ◽  
Attitude Scale ◽  
Spiritual Needs ◽  
Religious Attitudes ◽  
Mental Adjustment ◽  
Fighting Spirit

Abstract Objective This study was conducted to determine the relationship between religious attitudes of Muslim women with gynecologic cancer and mental adjustment to cancer. Methods Designed as a descriptive relational study, this study was conducted with 123 patients with gynecologic cancer. A personal information form, prepared in accordance with the literature, the Religious Attitude Scale (RAS), and the Mental Adjustment to Cancer Scale (MACS) were used as data collection tools. The data were assessed using descriptive statistics, Pearson's correlation analysis, and linear regression analysis. Results A positive correlation was determined between the RAS score and the fighting spirit subscale of the MACS (r = 0.65, p < 0.001). A negative correlation was found between the helplessness/hopelessness and anxious preoccupation subscales of the MACS and the RAS score (r = −0.40, p < 0.001; r = −0.30, p < 0.001, respectively). Significance of results The present results are helpful in understanding the influence of religious attitudes on the mental adjustment to gynecologic cancer patients. The results can serve as a reference for nursing education and clinical healthcare practice. Palliative healthcare providers can participate in improved care by recognizing spiritual needs and by advocating for attention to spiritual needs as a routine part of cancer care.

Predicting the psychological resilience levels of university students according to some variables

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 819-848
Author(s):  
Suna GÖKSEL-OFLAS ◽  
Fulya Yüksel-Şahin
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Gender Roles ◽  
University Students ◽  
Intercultural Sensitivity ◽  
Personal Information ◽  
Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Attitude Scale ◽  
Study Data ◽  
Psychological Resilience ◽  
Significant Difference

The study examines whether university students’ psychological resilience levels are predicted by gender roles, intercultural sensitivity, risk factors, and sex. It also investigates whether there is any significant difference between the psychological resilience levels of university students studying in different faculties (Education, Engineering, and Art & Design). The study sample consists of 519 university students (313 female, 206 male). The “Psychological Resilience Scale”, “Gender Roles Attitude Scale”, “Intercultural Sensitivity Scale”, a “List for Identifying Risk Factors” and a “Personal Information Form” were employed to obtain the study data. Linear Regression analysis and Variance Analysis technique was performed. The results of the study revealed that as variables, gender roles, intercultural sensitivity, and having the risk factors are significant predictors of the psychological resilience levels of the university students. However, gender was not found to be a significant predictor of the students’ psychological resilience levels. Similarly, there was no significant difference between the psychological resilience levels of students attending different faculties.

scholarly journals Translation and Validation of Religious Attitude Scale: Role of Demographic Variables

2020 ◽  
Vol 35 (1) ◽  
pp. 191-208
Author(s):  
Hamna Ayub ◽  
Nelofar` Kiran ◽  
Saira Khan
Keyword(s):  
Construct Validity ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Family System ◽  
Attitude Scale ◽  
Demographic Variables ◽  
Religious Attitudes ◽  
Religious Attitude ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Two Factors ◽  
Back Translation

The study aimed to translate the Religious Attitude Scale (RAS; Onay, 2000) into Urdu language and established its construct validity in Pakistani culture. Moreover, the relationship of different demographic variables (i.e., age, income, gender, family system) with religious attitude of parents was also explored. The study comprised of two phases: Phase I of the study constituted translation of the original English version of RAS into Urdu language using forward and back translation method. In phase II, the construct validity of RAS was established through Exploratory Factor Analysis and psychometric properties of RAS were determined. A sample (N = 264) of parents comprising mothers (n = 133) and fathers (n = 131) with age range of 26 to 52 years (M = 34.74, SD = 6.0) participated in the study. Results showed that RAS has two factors namely Positive Religious Attitudes and Negative Religious Attitudes. Psychometric properties of the scale were satisfactory. Findings showed that religious attitudes had positive relationship with age; while, were negatively associated with income. Findings revealed nonsignificant differences across gender of the parents on religious attitudes; whereas, individuals belonging to nuclear families had significantly lower religious attitudes than those from joint family system. Future implications were also discussed.

scholarly journals Acculturation Orientation of Migrant Students

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Faruk Bozdağ ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Perceived Social Support ◽  
Personal Information ◽  
Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Social Contact ◽  
Migrant Students ◽  
Heritage Culture ◽  
Acculturation Orientation ◽  
Mainstream Culture

Due to the intensification of global migration movements, the importance of studies in the field of acculturation has been increasing. In order to develop a healthy adaptation process between the migrant community and the host society, it is especially necessary to conduct studies on the acculturation processes of young migrants. Exploring the acculturation orientation of migrant students in Turkey, one of the leading countries experiencing the migration movements intensively, this study collected data from a total of 110 migrant students, 69 females and 41 males. “Vancouver Index of Acculturation”, “Revised Social Contact Scale”, “Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support”, “Turkish Proficiency Level Questionnaire” and “Personal Information Form” were employed as data collection tools. Multiple linear regression analysis was used to analyze the data. The analyses results revealed that the level of perceived social support of migrant students from their families and the quality of social contact significantly predicted their heritage culture orientation and explained 18% of them. In addition, the quantity of migrant students’ social contact and the quality of social contact significantly predicted their mainstream culture orientation and explained 25% of them. As a result, the present study put forth that in order to support the heritage culture orientation of migrant students, the perceived social support from the family should be improved, and the quantity and quality of social contact should be increased to reinforce their mainstream culture orientation and to facilitate the acculturation processes.

scholarly journals Examination of Social Media Attitudes and Loneliness Levels of Secondary Education Students with Regard to Gender and Sport

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (5) ◽  
pp. 54
Author(s):  
Gaye Erkmen ◽  
Mehmet Altin
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Secondary School ◽  
Secondary School Students ◽  
Personal Information ◽  
Attitude Scale ◽  
Education Students ◽  
School Students ◽  
Test Analysis ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Students Attitudes

The purpose of the study was to examine secondary school students' attitudes towards social media and their loneliness levels in terms of gender and whether they do sports or not. The sample of the study consisted of 175 female and 269 male secondary school stıdents. To collect data personal information form, Social Media Attitude Scale (Otrar ve Argın, 2013) and UCLA Loneliness Scale (Russell, Peplau, & Cutrona, 1980) were used to in this study. Independent t test analysis was conducted to examine whether the participants' social media attitudes and loneliness levels differed with regard to gender and do sport. According to the results, there was no significant difference in social media attitudes (t = -.832, p > .05) with regard to gender. However, loneliness levels of the participants seems to be significantly different with regard to gender (t = -6.513, p = .000). When the participants were examined whether they do sports or not, there was not any significant difference in social media attitudes (t = -.427, p> .05). However, the levels of loneliness was significantly found to be different in terms of doing sports or not (t = -3.675, p = .000). Furthermore, there was not a significant relationship between social media attitudes and loneliness (p > .05). It can be concluded that sport and regular physical activity can be considered as a means to provide environments where individuals will feel far away from the feeling of loneliness and that they will feel themselves more valuable. 

Measuring change attitudes in health care organizations

2019 ◽  
Vol 33 (3) ◽  
pp. 266-285
Author(s):  
Kira Isabel Hower ◽  
Holger Pfaff ◽  
Christoph Kowalski ◽  
Michel Wensing ◽  
Lena Ansmann
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Health Care Organizations ◽  
Healthcare Providers ◽  
Attitude Scale ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Cancer Center ◽  
Successful Implementation ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Attitudes Toward Change ◽  
Change Attitude

Purpose Measuring attitudes of healthcare providers and managers toward change in health care organizations (HCOs) has been of widespread interest. The purpose of this paper is to evaluate the psychometric characteristics and usability of an abbreviated German version of the Change Attitude Scale. Design/methodology/approach The Change Attitude Scale was used in a survey of healthcare providers and managers in German hospitals after the implementation of a breast cancer center concept. Reliability analysis, confirmatory factor analysis, structural equation modeling and bivariate analysis were conducted. Findings Data from 191 key persons in 82 hospitals were analyzed. The item-scale structure produced an acceptable model fit. Convergent validity was shown by significant correlations with measures of individuals’ general opinions of the breast center concept. A non-significant correlation with a scale measuring the hospital’s hierarchical structure of leadership verified discriminant validity. The interaction of key persons’ change attitude and hospitals’ change performance through change culture as a mediator supported the predictive validity. Research limitations/implications The study found general support for the validity and usability of a short version of the German Change Attitude Scale. Practical implications Since attitudes toward change influence successful implementation, the survey may be used to tailor the design of implementation programs and to create a sustainable culture of high readiness for change. Originality/value This is the first study finding that a short instrument can be used to measure attitudes toward change among healthcare providers and managers in HCOs.

scholarly journals Investigation of the Attitudes of Physical Education Teacher Candidates toward Teaching Profession and Sense of Competence in Terms of Some Variables

2017 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
pp. 229 ◽  
Author(s):  
Talha Murathan ◽  
Kübra Özdemir
Keyword(s):  
Physical Education ◽  
Teacher Candidates ◽  
Professional Competence ◽  
Personal Information ◽  
Attitude Scale ◽  
Teaching Profession ◽  
Physical Education Teacher ◽  
Education Teacher ◽  
Teaching Attitudes ◽  
Sports Sciences

The purpose of this study was to examine the attitudes of physical education teacher candidates toward the teaching profession and the perceptions of professional competence according to some variables. A total of 351 teacher candidates, studying in the last class of Physical Education and Sport Teaching Department in the Faculty of Sports Sciences and Physical Education and Sports Schools were enrolled as the research group. “Attitude Scale Related to Teacher Education”, “The Candidate Teacher’s Proficiency Perception Scale” and “Personal Information Form” developed by the researchers were applied on the study subjects to collect the data. It was found that according to the universities, there are differences in the perception of professional competence but there is no difference in attitude. It was also found that there is no meaningful difference between professional perceptions and teaching attitudes in terms of sport branches, the situation in which the education section is selected voluntarily or not.

scholarly journals The Invisibility of Spiritual Nursing Care in Clinical Practice

2019 ◽  
Vol 38 (1) ◽  
pp. 147-155 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dawn M. Hawthorne ◽  
Shirley C. Gordon
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Nursing Education ◽  
Nursing Care ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Nursing Practice ◽  
Health Care Systems ◽  
Spiritual Needs ◽  
Central Component ◽  
Nursing Curricula ◽  
Care Systems

Background and Purpose: Spirituality has been identified as the essence of being human and is recognized, by many health care professionals, as a central component in health and healing. Scholars have identified spiritual nursing care as essential to nursing practice and include caring for the human spirit through the development of relationships and interconnectedness between the nurse and the patient. However, despite the recognition of spiritual practices as important to health, little attention has been given to spirituality in nursing practice and education in the literature. The purpose of this article is to explore factors contributing to the invisibility of spiritual nursing care practices (SNCP), recognition and offer strategies to enhance the visibility of SNCP. Two major factors that reduce visibility of SNCP are conceptual confusion differentiating between spirituality and religion and limited education in the area of spirituality including nursing curricula and organizations. Strategies to enhance visibility of SNCP include educational approaches in nursing curricula and health care organizations. to influence nurses’ perceptions about spirituality and creation of a culture of spiritual care. Conclusion: Holistic nursing includes assessing and responding to the spiritual needs of patients. Changes in nursing education and health care systems are needed to increase the visibility of SNCP.

Students’ lack of knowledge regarding healthcare providers’ duties, and their preferences for information when selecting new providers

2015 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 113 ◽  
Author(s):  
Evan Perrault
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Nurse Practitioners ◽  
Personal Information ◽  
Healthcare Providers ◽  
Physician Assistants ◽  
Primary Care Providers ◽  
Health Centers ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Midwestern Usa

Rationale, aims and objectives: When USA college students need medical care, their first destinations are usually campus health centers. Normally, staffed by a variety of care providers (e.g., nurse practitioners, physician assistants, physicians), students may be confused about who they may need to see and possibly hesitant to receive care. The present study sought to determine students’ knowledge about primary care providers and the qualities they would like to know about them prior to consultations. The goal of this paper is to improve the information campus health centers in terms of their ability to provide students health solutions when and where they need them. Methods: 534 USA college students from a large Midwestern USA university completed a web-based survey about their knowledge, attitudes and information preferences regarding their various care providers. They also viewed 3 experimentally manipulated biographies of providers and chose the provider they would want to visit. Results: The majority of students did not know the differences between physicians, physician assistants and nurse practitioners and the types of care that they could provide. About 9% stated they would not seek care and 16% would delay seeking care if unable to see a physician immediately. The most important pieces of information desired were providers’ philosophies of care, certifications, areas of specialization and length of time practising medicine. As students perceived greater similarities due to more personal information provided in the biographies, they viewed, uncertainty was reduced leading to higher levels of anticipated patient satisfaction and quality of care. Conclusions: USA college students need greater levels of education regarding the care that can be received from a variety of healthcare professionals. Information provided should also include more personal information about the providers to help reduce students’ uncertainty and to enable students to access services that are person-centered in their nature.

scholarly journals A National Initiative for Women and Healthcare Providers: CDC's Inside Knowledge: Get the Facts About Gynecologic Cancer Campaign

2011 ◽  
Vol 20 (11) ◽  
pp. 1579-1585 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sun Hee Rim ◽  
Lindsey Polonec ◽  
Sherri L. Stewart ◽  
Cynthia A. Gelb
Keyword(s):  
Gynecologic Cancer ◽  
Healthcare Providers ◽  
National Initiative

The Mental Adjustment to Cancer (MAC) Scale: replication and refinement in 632 breast cancer patients

1999 ◽  
Vol 29 (6) ◽  
pp. 1335-1345 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. H. OSBORNE ◽  
G. R. ELSWORTH ◽  
D. W. KISSANE ◽  
S. A. BURKE ◽  
J. L. HOPPER
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Concurrent Validity ◽  
General Structure ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Anxiety And Depression ◽  
Breast Cancer Patients ◽  
Hospital Anxiety ◽  
Mental Adjustment ◽  
Fighting Spirit

Background. Assessment of adjustment of patients in cancer treatment trials is becoming more common and increasingly regarded as a useful outcome measure. The widely used Mental Adjustment to Cancer (MAC) Scale was designed to measure Fighting Spirit (FS), Anxious Preoccupation (AP), Helpless–hopelessness (HH) and Fatalism.Methods. Questionnaire responses from 632 breast cancer patients were randomly divided into two groups, one for exploratory analyses and possible scale refinement, and the other for validation purposes.Results. Estimates of reliability (Cronbach's α) were satisfactory for two scales, FS (α = 0·85) and HH (α = 0·81), but lower for AP (α = 0·65) and Fatalism (α = 0·64). Exploratory factor analysis suggested that the MAC Scale might be measuring six independent constructs including two related to Fighting Spirit (Positive Orientation to the Illness, Minimizing the Illness), two related to Fatalism (Fatalism-revised, Loss of Control), a construct we have named Angst, and an unchanged HH construct. Scales developed to measure these constructs were satisfactorily replicated in confirmatory analyses but some reliabilities were lower than desirable. The general structure of the MAC Scale remained little changed despite the division of two scales and the suggested removal of six items. The refined scales correlated with the Hospital Anxiety and Depression scale and the Medical Coping Modes Questionnaire, indicating good concurrent validity.Conclusions. While reasonable reliability of the original scales persists through analyses of the MAC Scale, the original factor structure could not be reproduced. Six refined constructs with strong construct validity were identified within the overall domain of mental adjustment to cancer.

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