A Pilot Study on the Efficacy of Volunteer Mentorship for Young Adults With Self-Harm Behaviors Using a Quasi-Experimental Design

Crisis ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 37 (6) ◽  
pp. 415-426 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yik-Wa Law ◽  
Paul S. F. Yip ◽  
Carmen C. S. Lai ◽  
Chi Leung Kwok ◽  
Paul W. C. Wong ◽  
...  

Abstract. Background: Studies have shown that postdischarge care for self-harm patients is effective in reducing repeated suicidal behaviors. Little is known about whether volunteer support can help reduce self-harm repetition and improve psychosocial well-being. Aim: This study investigated the efficacy of volunteer support in preventing repetition of self-harm. Method: This study used a quasi-experimental design by assigning self-harm patients admitted to the emergency departments to an intervention group with volunteer support and treatment as usual (TAU) for 9 months and to a control group of TAU. Outcome measures include repetition of self-harm, suicidal ideation, hopelessness, and level of depressive and anxiety symptoms. Results: A total of 74 cases were recruited (38 participants; 36 controls). There were no significant differences in age, gender, and clinical condition between the two groups at the baseline. The intervention group showed significant improvements in hopelessness and depressive symptoms. However, the number of cases of suicide ideation and of repetition of self-harm episodes was similar for both groups at the postintervention period. Conclusion: Postdischarge care provided by volunteers showed significant improvement in hopelessness and depression. Volunteers have been commonly involved in suicide prevention services. Further research using rigorous methods is recommended for improving service quality in the long term.

2021 ◽  
pp. 014303432110250
Author(s):  
Celeste Simões ◽  
Anabela C. Santos ◽  
Paula Lebre ◽  
João R. Daniel ◽  
Cátia Branquinho ◽  
...  

Resilience is an individual’s ability to adapt successfully to and persevere during and after significant challenges. Resilience programmes based on a socioemotional learning approach have been associated with an increase in protextive factors (e.g., prosocial competencies), improvements in physical and mental health, and a decrease in internalised and externalised symptoms. The present study aimed to evaluate the impact of the RESCUR curriculum implemented in Portuguese schools on students’ academic, behavioural, and socioemotional outcomes, based on child and teacher reports. Participants included 1,084 children (53.2% male) aged 3-15 ( M = 7.24, SD = 2.31). A quasi-experimental study compared outcomes for an experimental intervention group (AIG) with a waiting list control group (WG). The results showed the RESCUR programme decreased mental health difficulties while increasing both prosocial behaviours and well-being. In addition, academic performance increased for those in preschool after implementation. Both teachers and children consistently reported positive behavioural changes in resilience-related competencies after implementing RESCUR. Our findings contribute to the recent research on the potential of RESCUR to address key socioemotional competencies and improve relevant protextive factors. Study limitations and future recommendations are addressed.


Author(s):  
Agnès Ros-Morente ◽  
Enric Cabello Cuenca ◽  
Gemma Filella Guiu

The aim of the present research is to explore the differences among emotional and well-being variables in primary and secondary education students after undergoing the software’s Happy 8-12 and the Happy 12-16 during an academic course. Both innovative software’s are focused in the training of the basic emotional competences. The study has a pre-post quasi-experimental design with a control group. A total of 574 primary education students and 903 of secondary education participated in the study. Results show that the training of the emotional competences with novel methods, such as gamified software’s, improves the emotional competences, reduces anxiety and enhances academic achievement in a sample of Spanish students.


2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. S734-S734
Author(s):  
Hsinyi Hsiao ◽  
Chiu-Tien Hsu ◽  
Lei Chen ◽  
Jinli Wu ◽  
Pao-Sheng Chang ◽  
...  

Abstract To promote environmental sustainability and mitigate climate change that causes numerous families to suffer from natural disasters, a group of older residents’ volunteer to recycle usable materials by setting up recycling stations in their communities and transform recycled bottles into eco-friendly blankets for disaster survivors globally. This study examined long-term effects of the peer-led Tzu Chi Recycling Program (TCRP) on older adults’ compassion, psychological and physiological well-being. Using a quasi-experimental design, 1-year longitudinal data were collected from older adults at recycling stations (intervention group n = 36) and community centers (control group n = 36) in rural areas in Southern Taiwan. Findings from two-way repeated analysis of variance show that TCRP significantly improved older adults’ self-compassion, compassion for others, depression, hostility, happiness, and hypertension. Older adults built resilience through environmental volunteering in the TCRP as an environmental sustainability model for health promotion and social good


2014 ◽  
Vol 33 (3) ◽  
pp. 182-195 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anna-Liisa Elo ◽  
Jenni Ervasti ◽  
Eeva Kuosma ◽  
Pauliina Mattila-Holappa

Purpose – Leadership behaviours are shown to contribute to subordinate well-being. The purpose of this paper is to investigate the effect of a 7.5-day personal growth-orientated leadership intervention among line supervisors on subordinate well-being at work in a public sector construction organization. Design/methodology/approach – A quasi-experimental design was applied to investigate the effects on the subordinates’ perceptions of the psychosocial work environment, leadership, and well-being. The intervention group comprised the subordinates (n=49) of the leadership intervention units and the control group comprised the subordinates (n=96) of the non-participating units. Data were collected with pre- and post-measurement surveys and analysed with repeated measures ANCOVA. Findings – The intervention improved the flow of information after adjusting for the subordinates’ level of participation in the organizational stress management programme and background variables. The subordinates’ perception of leadership or of their own well-being did not improve compared to the control group. Research limitations/implications – More detailed and proximal outcome indicators are needed. Several measurements and a process evaluation of the implementation are recommended. Practical implications – Line supervisors need to be informed about the goals and methods of a personal growth intervention in order to encourage them to meet their strengths and limitations. The improvement of blue-collar subordinate well-being through leadership development might benefit from more practical training approaches. Originality/value – The personal growth approach to line supervisors’ development is rare. The effect of the development on subordinate well-being has not been investigated.


2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gina Paola Arocha Zuluaga ◽  
Paula Andrea Castro Prieto ◽  
Nancy Haydeé Millán Echeverría ◽  
Ana María Cárdenas ◽  
Zulma Yanira Fonseca Centeno ◽  
...  

Abstract Background Preconception education is one of the challenges in maternal and child health in Latin America, in countries such as Colombia. That is why the objective of the following research was to develop a pilot educational intervention aimed at pregnant and breastfeeding women, and their support network, to strengthen practices, skills and knowledge, for informed decision-making and the strengthening of self-care behaviors of women and childcare, beyond childbirth preparation in the municipality of Soraca, located in Boyacá, Colombia in 2017. Methods Quasi-experimental study with an intervention group (municipality of Soraca) and a control group (municipalities of Oicata and Sotaquira) which linked a process and impact evaluation to assess prioritized indicators in terms of maternal and child health and nutrition, before, during and after an educational intervention. Results The main results found that women considered the methodologies used in the educational sessions to be appropriate and relevant and recognized the importance of the call and home visit postpartum nurse. The strategy increased the involvement of the support network in training processes. In turn, the proportion of children who were breastfed was higher in the intervention group than in the control group (88% vs. 60% p = 0.037). The proportion of children who received a bottle was higher in the control group compared to the intervention group (57.1% vs. 16% p = 0.006). Conclusion Strategies such as the one developed in Soraca allow for improved health outcomes for the mother and child and their support network. The strategy 123 in Soraca was a clear example of how a prenatal educational intervention generates positive outcomes for mothers, infants, and their support networks in the areas of food and nutrition, emotional well-being, and physical health.


2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 95-100
Author(s):  
Ibnu Malkan Bakhrul Ilmi ◽  
Rimbawan Rimbawan ◽  
Katrin Roosita ◽  
Zakiudin Munasir

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh pemberian cookies galohgor terhadap kadar β-karoten dan retinol ASI ibu nifas. Penelitian ini menggunakan quasi-experimental design yang terdiri atas dua kelompok, yaitu kelompok kontrol (n=9) dan kelompok intervensi (n=9). Kelompok intervensi diberikan cookies galohgor 4 keping ~ 40 g/ hari, sedangkan kelompok kontrol diberikan cookies dengan jumlah yang sama namun cookies tersebut tanpa penambahan galohgor. Pemberian cookies dilakukan selama 40 hari pascamelahirkan. Sampel ASI diambil pada hari ke-14 dan hari ke-40 untuk dianalisis kadar β-karoten dan retinol ASI. Analisis konsumsi pangan juga dilakukan bersamaan dengan pengambilan sampel ASI. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan tidak terdapat perbedaan pada kadar β-karoten dan retinol ASI antara kelompok kontrol dan intervensi, baik pada hari ke-14 maupun hari ke-40 pascamelahirkan (p>0,05), akan tetapi pemberian cookies galohgor relatif dapat mempertahankan kadar β-karoten ASI selama masa nifas. Oleh karena itu, penelitian ini menyimpulkan cookies galohgor dapat menjadi sumber β-karoten ASI.Effect of Galohgor Cookies on Vitamin A Content in Breast Milk of Postpartum MothersAbstractThis study was aimed to analyze the effect of galohgor cookies on β-carotene and retinol in breast milk of postpartum mothers. This study used quasi-experimental design consisting of two groups, the control group (n = 9) and the intervention group (n = 9). The intervention group was given galohgor cookies (4 pieces ~ 40 g / day), while the control group was given cookies without galohgor as many as the intervention group. Cookies were given for 40 days after giving birth. Breast milk samples were taken on the 14th day and 40th day to analyze β-carotene and retinol content in breast milk along with the interview of food consumption. The results showed β-carotene and retinol content in breast milk did not differ significantly between the groups, both on the 14th day and the 40th day after giving birth (p>0.05). However, galohgor might maintain the β-carotene concentration in breast milk. Therefore, as conclusion, galohgor cookies may be provided as the source of β-carotene in breast milk.


2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 149
Author(s):  
Ratna Dewi

Perineal injury is a predisposing factor for postpartum infections. This form of infection varies and is local until sepsis and postpartum death occur. One of the risk factors for perineal infection is healing of old perineal wounds. The study aims to measure the effect of broiler chicken eggs on healing of perineal wounds in puerperal mothers. The study was used a quasi experimental design method with a control group approach. Conducted for postpartum mothers in the district of Ingin Jaya from July to November 2018. The sample consisted of 15 intervention group mothers (receiving broiler eggs) and 15 control group mothers. Data collection by interview, 24 hour recall. Analysis using the Man Whitney test. The results showed that mothers who were given broiler eggs had a faster healing process in perineal wounds (p <0,05) with an average healing of 5-6 days. Mothers who were not given eggs had an average wound healing of 10-12 days in postpartum mothers. Conclusion, giving broiler chicken eggs significantly influence the healing of perineal wounds in puerperal mothers in district of Ingin Jaya. It is recommended, that the puerperal woman with perineal wounds to be able to consume 2 boiled eggs/day in an effort to accelerate wound healing and to avoid postpartum infections.Luka perineum merupakan faktor predisposisi terjadinya infeksi masa nifas. Bentuk infeksi ini bervariasi dan bersifat lokal sampai terjadi sepsis dan kematian masa nifas. Salah satu faktor resiko terjadinya infeksi perineum adalah penyembuhan luka perineum yang lama. Penelitian bertujuan untuk  mengukur pengaruh pemberian telur ayam broiler terhadap penyembuhan luka perineum pada ibu nifas. Penelitian menggunakan metode quasi experimental design dengan pendekatan  control group. Dilakukan pada ibu nifas di Kecamatan Ingin Jaya mulai Juli – Nopember 2018. Sampel terdiri 15 ibu kelompok intervensi (mendapat pemberian telur broiler) dan 15 ibu kelompok kontrol. Pengumpulan data secara wawancara, recall 24 jam. Analisis menggunakan uji Man Whitney. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan ibu yang diberikan telur broiler lebih cepat proses penyembuhan pada luka perineum (p< 0,05) dengan rata-rata penyembuhan yaitu 5-6 hari. Ibu yang tidak diberikan telur mempunyai rata-rata penyembuhan luka yaitu 10-12 hari pada ibu nifas. Kesimpulan, pemberian telur ayam broiler berpengaruh signifikan terhadap penyembuhan luka perineum pada ibu-ibu nifas di Kecamatan Ingin Jaya. Disarankan, supaya ibu nifas dengan luka  perineum untuk dapat mengkonsumsi telur rebus 2 butir per hari dalam upaya percepatan penyembuhan luka serta menghindari infeksi masa nifas.


2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 55
Author(s):  
Feriyal Salim Bawazir

Anemia terjadi di seluruh dunia, terutama di negara berkembang dan pada kelompok sosio-ekonomi rendah, yaitu pada 45 % wanita. Anemia merupakan salah satu penyebab tidak langsung kematian ibu. Berbagai upaya dilakukan, namun belum menunjukkan hasil maksimal. Perlu upaya lain berupa pemberian jus alpukat untuk mengatasi anemia kehamilan. Penelitian ini bertujuan mengetahui pengaruh pemberian jus alpukat terhadap kadar hemoglobin dan jumlah eritrosit ibu hamil. Jenis penelitian Quasi experimental design, dilaksanakan bulan November s.d. Desember 2017 di Puskesmas Sindang. Jumlah responden 33 ibu hamil trimester II, kadar Hb < 11 g/dL ditentukan dengan purposive sampling. Responden mengisi kuesioner, kemudian dilakukan pemeriksaan kadar Hb dan jumlah eritrosit 3 kali yaitu pre, hari ke-7, dan 14 setelah intervensi. Analisis data dilakukan secara deskriptif, analisis bivariat menggunakan independent dan paired sample t-test serta analisis mulitivariat menggunakan repeated measures ANOVA. Mengonsumsi jus alpukat selama 14 hari efektif meningkatkan kadar Hb dan jumlah eritrosit. Hasil uji beda tidak terdapat perbedaan kadar Hb dan jumlah eritrosit antara kelompok kontrol dengan intervensi. Hb rata-rata kelompok kontrol 10,375 g/dL sedangkan intervensi 10,653 g/dL (nilai p=0,986). Jumlah eritrosit rata-rata pada kelompok kontrol yaitu 3,455 juta/mm3 sedangkan intervensi 3,614 juta/mm3 (nilai p=0,763). Uji multivariat terlihat perbedaan antara kelompok kontrol dengan intervensi. Pada kelompok kontrol kadar Hb rata-rata (p=0,441) sedangkan intervensi (p=0,023). Untuk jumlah eritrosit rata-rata pada kelompok kontrol (p=1,000) sedangkan intervensi (p=0,043). Simpulan peneltian adalah terdapat pengaruh positif pemberian jus alpukat selama 14 hari terhadap peningkatan kadar Hb dan jumlah eritrosit rata-rata, namun tidak ada perbedaan antara kelompok intervensi dan kelompok kontrol. Abstrak Anemia occurs worlwide, especially in developing countries and in low socioeconomic groups. i.e. in 45% of women. Anemia is one of the causes of bleeding. Various attempts have been made, but have not shown the maximum results. Need other efforts in the nutrition form of avocado juice to overcome the anemia of pregnancy. This research aims to determine the effect of avocado juice on hemoglobin and erythrocyte levels of pregnant women. The type of this research is Quasi Experimental design which implemented in November to December 2017 with 33 respondents of trimester II pregnant women who have HB<11g/dL and determined by purposes sampling. Repondents filled out questionnaires to determine their characteristics and performed laboratorium checkup 3 times, pre, on day 7 and 14 after intervention. The data analysis was done descriptively, hypothesis testing using independent sample t-test, to know the effectiveness of avocado juice using paired sample t-test and to know the difference of mean of Hb and erythrocytes using ANOVA repeated measures test. Consuming avocado juice for 14 days was effective in increasing the average of Hb and erythrocyte levels. LSD post hoc test results showed significant differences in Hb and erythrocytes mean (Hb p-value = 0.023 and erythrocytes p-value = 0.043) in the intervention group between pre and day 14 post intervention. While in the control group p-value p= 0.441 for Hb and erythrocytes p=1.000. The conclusion of this research that there was a positive effect of consuming avocado juice for 14 days in increasing the average of Hb and erythrocyte levels, but the hypothesis test result showed that there was no significant difference between the intervention group and the control group.


2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 205510292110169
Author(s):  
Diana Maddah ◽  
Youssra Saab ◽  
Hani Safadi ◽  
Nermine Abi Farraj ◽  
Zeinab Hassan ◽  
...  

Although Life Skills programs showed to improve the psychological and physical wellbeing of individuals, little attention has been paid, worldwide and in the Arab countries in specific to implementing life skills intervention for university students. In this study, we tested the effectiveness of a life skills based health promotion intervention KHOTWA (STEP) in enhancing the wellbeing of university students in Lebanon, a country that faces economic and political instability. This is a quasi-experimental study, with pre and post-test, intervention-control design. Each group was formed of 78 participants studying in a private university in Lebanon. Mixed design was used to address the process and outcomes objectives of the intervention. The program was carried online due to COVID-19 pandemic. Significant differences were observed between the intervention and the control groups for life skills, dietary habits and mental health scores at the 3-month follow-up. For the intervention group, a significant increase was observed in the mean score of each of the following Life Skills subscales: self-care ( p = 0.001), work and study ( p = 0.013), career and education planning ( p = 0.011) and looking forward/goal settings ( p < 0.001). Students also achieved a healthier eating habit compared to those in the control group by decreasing their consumption of processed food. There was no significant effect in terms of body mass index ( p = 0.827). Also, there was a significant change in the mental health status ( p = 0.012) only in the intervention group as its mean score decreased after 3 months of the intervention implementation. This intervention enhances the mental health and promotes healthy habits leading consequently to a better quality of life and more productivity amongst university students. Therefore, such interventions should be replicated in other similar context to improve university students’ well-being.


Author(s):  
Ali Moazami-Goodarzi ◽  
Maryam Zarra-Nezhad ◽  
Maija Hytti ◽  
Nina Heiskanen ◽  
Nina Sajaniemi

(1) Background: Implementing social-emotional learning (SEL) programs in Early Childhood Education (ECE) settings is a promising approach that can strengthen overall development and well-being during childhood and into adolescence and adulthood. This study described the development, implementation, and preliminary evaluation of a universal SEL program, i.e., Roundies, in the Finnish ECE context to address the need for professional development opportunities. (2) Methods: The Roundies program was a quasi-experimental pre-test/post-test with intervention and control design. A total of 194 children were assigned to either the intervention group (n = 136) or control group (n = 58) (MAGE = 60.35 months at pre-test; 48% boys). Teachers rated the children’s behaviors using the Strength and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ) at the pre-and post-test. (3) Results: Feedback collected by teachers on the program suggested that teachers were highly satisfied with the overall program and the components. Multilevel models showed significantly increased prosocial behaviors and reduced SDQ total difficulties in the intervention group compared to the control group. (4) Conclusions: These preliminary findings provide evidence of the effectiveness of the Roundies program in improving teachers’ capacity to support early SEL.


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