Culture Accounts for Physical Symptoms Beyond Social Support Among Latino Students

2014 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yajaira Johnson-Esparza ◽  
Patricia Rodriguez Espinosa ◽  
Steven P. Verney
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Latino Students ◽  
Physical Symptoms

scholarly journals Sleep quality and associated factors during the COVID-19 epidemic among community non-medical anti-epidemic Workers of Wuhan, China

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Guanglin Si ◽  
Yi Xu ◽  
Mengying Li ◽  
Yuting Zhang ◽  
Shuzhen Peng ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Sleep Quality ◽  
Perceived Stress ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Perceived Social Support ◽  
Educational Background ◽  
Physical Symptoms ◽  
Poor Sleep ◽  
Poor Sleep Quality

Abstract Background Since the outbreak of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) in December 2019, community non-medical anti-epidemic workers have played an important role in the prevention of COVID-19 in China. The present study aimed to assess sleep quality and its associated factors among community non-medical anti-epidemic workers. Method A survey was conducted using anonymous online questionnaire to collect information from 16 March 2020 to 24 March 2020. A total of 474 participants were included, with a 94.23% completion rate. The questionnaire contained demographic data, physical symptoms, and contact history with COVID-19. The researchers assessed perceived social support by the Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS), assessed perceived stress by the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS), and measured sleep quality by the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) questionnaire. Results Among the participants, 46.20% reported poor sleep quality. A binary logistic regression revealed that having educational background of junior college or above, being a member of the police force, having contacted individuals with confirmed or suspected COVID-19 infection, having chronic disease(s), having illness within 2 weeks, and having high or moderate perceived stress were significant factors associated with an increased risk of poor sleep quality. Conclusion Demographic factors, physical symptoms, history of contact with COVID-19, and perceived stress are significantly associated with poor sleep quality of community non-medical anti-epidemic workers. Thus, targeting these factors might be helpful in enhancing sleep quality of community workers.

Spirituality in patients with advanced illness: The role of symptom control, resilience and social network

2016 ◽  
Vol 21 (12) ◽  
pp. 2765-2774 ◽  
Author(s):  
Miguel Fombuena ◽  
Laura Galiana ◽  
Pilar Barreto ◽  
Amparo Oliver ◽  
Antonio Pascual ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Structural Model ◽  
Symptom Control ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Physical Symptoms ◽  
Advanced Illness ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Palliative Care Teams ◽  
Symptomatic Control

In this study, we analyzed the relationships among clinical, emotional, social, and spiritual dimensions of patients with advanced illness. It was a cross-sectional study, with a sample of 108 patients in an advanced illness situation attended by palliative care teams. Statistically significant correlations were found between some dimensions of spirituality and poor symptomatic control, resiliency, and social support. In the structural model, three variables predicted spirituality: having physical symptoms as the main source of discomfort, resiliency, and social support. This work highlights the relevance of the relationships among spirituality and other aspects of the patient at the end of life.

scholarly journals Mental and physical symptoms associated with lower social support for patients with hepatitis C

2006 ◽  
Vol 12 (29) ◽  
pp. 4665
Author(s):  
Julie A Blasiole ◽  
Laura Shinkunas ◽  
Douglas R LaBrecque ◽  
Robert M Arnold ◽  
Susan L Zickmund
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Hepatitis C ◽  
Physical Symptoms ◽  
Lower Social Support

scholarly journals Physical Symptoms, Perceived Social Support, and Affect in Adolescents with Cancer

2013 ◽  
Vol 31 (4) ◽  
pp. 451-467 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kimberly M. Wesley ◽  
Nataliya Zelikovsky ◽  
Lisa A. Schwartz
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Perceived Social Support ◽  
Physical Symptoms

A qualitative study of the experiences of women with metastatic breast cancer

2008 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 249-258 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ruvanee P. Vilhauer
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Social Support ◽  
Metastatic Breast Cancer ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Daily Activity ◽  
Metastatic Breast ◽  
Physical Symptoms ◽  
Online Support Group ◽  
Rich Description ◽  
Experiences Of Women

ABSTRACTObjective:My objective was to investigate the experiences of women diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer.Method:I did a qualitative study based on interview data. Fourteen women with metastatic breast cancer were recruited into a larger study of online support group use. Participants were interviewed by phone.Results:The women indicated that they experience distress because of concerns about body image, declines in aspects of their sexual lives, and worries about the effect of stress on their illness. The stress that worries these women comes from fear of dying, fear of disease progression and debilitation, the loss of their future, and practical concerns. The women were also likely to experience a decline in daily activity after being diagnosed with metastatic disease. They become less active because of the physical symptoms of the illness and the side effects of treatments, the medicalization of their lifestyle, their desire to avoid stressful situations, the constraints imposed by their social world, and the need to maintain disability benefits. Although women are often in need of emotional and material support from others after they are diagnosed, social support can decrease, both because women find it difficult to be open about the difficulties they face and because the responses of others are not adequately supportive. Distress and declines in daily activity and social support can feed into each other to create a vicious circle.Significance of results:This paper makes a significant contribution to the literature by providing a rich description of how metastatic breast cancer affects women. Further research, with more diverse samples, is needed in this understudied area.

scholarly journals Factors associated with the wish to hasten death: a study of patients with terminal illness

2002 ◽  
Vol 33 (1) ◽  
pp. 75-81 ◽  
Author(s):  
B. KELLY ◽  
P. BURNETT ◽  
D. PELUSI ◽  
S. BADGER ◽  
F. VARGHESE ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Palliative Care ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Social Issues ◽  
Terminally Ill ◽  
Physical Symptoms ◽  
Therapeutic Interventions ◽  
Treatment Needs ◽  
Terminally Ill Cancer Patients ◽  
Wish To Hasten Death

Background. There is considerable debate regarding the clinical issues surrounding the wish to hasten death (WTHD) in the terminally ill. The clinical factors contributing to the WTHD need further investigation among the terminally ill in order to enhance understanding of the clinical assessment and treatment needs that underlie this problem. A more detailed understanding may assist with the development of appropriate therapeutic interventions.Method. A sample of terminally ill cancer patients (N=256) recruited from an in-patient hospice unit, home palliative care service and a general hospital palliative care consulting service from Brisbane Australia between 1998–2001 completed a questionnaire assessing psychological (depression and anxiety), social (family relationship, social support, level of burden on others) and the impact of physical symptoms. The association between these factors and the WTHD was investigated.Results. A high WTHD was reported by 14% of patients. A discriminant function analysis revealed that the following variables were associated with a high WTHD (P<0·001): higher levels of depressive symptoms, being admitted to an in-patient hospice setting, a greater perception of being a burden on others, lower family cohesion, lower levels of social support, higher levels of anxiety and greater impact of physical symptoms.Conclusions. Psychological and social factors are related to a WTHD among terminally ill cancer patients. Greater attention needs to be paid to the assessment of psychological and social issues in order to provide appropriate therapeutic interventions for terminally ill patients.

scholarly journals Mental and physical symptoms associated with lower social support for patients with hepatitis C

2006 ◽  
Vol 12 (29) ◽  
pp. 4665 ◽  
Author(s):  
Julie A Blasiole ◽  
Laura Shinkunas ◽  
Douglas R LaBrecque ◽  
Robert M Arnold ◽  
Susan L Zickmund
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Hepatitis C ◽  
Physical Symptoms ◽  
Lower Social Support

Online peer support for people with Parkinson’s Disease: a narrative synthesis systematic review (Preprint)

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Esther Vera Gerritzen ◽  
Abigail Rebecca Lee ◽  
Orii McDermott ◽  
Neil Coulson ◽  
Martin Orrell
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
Parkinson’S Disease ◽  
Parkinson's Disease ◽  
Peer Support ◽  
Physical Symptoms ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Emotional Impact ◽  
Narrative Synthesis ◽  
Personal Experiences

BACKGROUND Parkinson’s Disease (PD) significantly impacts the lives of people with the diagnosis and their families. Besides the physical symptoms, living with PD also has an emotional impact. This can result in withdrawal from social roles, increasing the risk for social isolation and loneliness. Peer support is a way to stay socially connected, share experiences, and learn new coping skills. Peer support can be provided in-person, but also online. Advantages of online peer support include that it overcomes geographical barriers, provides a form of anonymity, and support can be readily available when needed. However, the psychosocial impact of PD is still under researched and there is no systematic synthesis of online peer support for people with PD yet. OBJECTIVE (1) explore the benefits and challenges of online peer support for people with PD, and (2) identify successful elements of online peer support for people with PD. METHODS The method selected for this systematic review is a narrative synthesis. Six databases were systematically searched in April 2020 for articles published between 1989 and 2020. The quality of the included studies was assessed with the Critical Appraisal Skills Programme qualitative research checklist and the Downs and Black checklist. RESULTS 10,987 unique articles were identified through the systematic database search. Of those, 8 were included in this review. One study was of poor quality, two were of medium/ fair quality, while the rest were of good/ high quality. Online platforms included discussion forums, an online virtual world, and Facebook groups. Besides one, all papers reported on text-based communication between users. Included studies reported on sharing social support and personal experiences. Successful elements included increasing similarity between members and offering the opportunity to directly ask questions to a physician. Challenges included members leaving without a warning and PD symptoms hindering use of technology. CONCLUSIONS Peer support can improve social support and help people with PD in living meaningful and satisfying lives. Peer support is unique and cannot be replaced by family members, friends, or healthcare professionals. Online peer support can be a solution for those who do not have access to an in-person support group, or who’s PD symptoms restrict them to travel. However, research on the personal experiences of those who engage in online peer support and potential barriers in accessing it remains limited. Future research could use qualitative methods to explore these fields further.

The Biopsychosocial Model and Performing Arts Medicine

2011 ◽  
Vol 26 (3) ◽  
pp. 121-122 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ralph A Manchester
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Performing Arts ◽  
Biopsychosocial Model ◽  
Performance Anxiety ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Physical Symptoms ◽  
Performing Arts Medicine ◽  
Performing Artists ◽  
Pharmacologic Intervention ◽  
Considerable Controversy

The article by Schneider and Chesky in this issue of MPPA presents an interesting look at how social support affects performance anxiety. Performance anxiety is one of the most discussed topics in performing arts medicine, in part because it is a multifaceted phenomenon with medical, psychological, and academic/financial aspects. This has led to considerable controversy about the best way to manage "stage fright," ranging from pharmacologic intervention to various types of psychotherapy to a variety of homespun approaches. Some of the fiercest arguments among those who are concerned about the well-being of musicians (and other performing artists) focus on the appropriateness of treating performance anxiety with medications that target the physical symptoms versus using some type of talk therapy.

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