Gender differences in perception of psychosocial distress and coping mechanisms among infertile men and women in Saudi Arabia

Abstract Objective While fibromyalgia (FM) affects both men and women, differences exist in several factors including prevalence, symptoms and attitudes. Understanding these differences will help define the best approach to the clinical management of this still poorly-understood disease. This systematic review sought to identify gender differences in FM. Data sources The databases PubMed, Science Direct, Scielo, Scopus, Web of Science, and Pesquisa were searched using the terms “fibromyalgia”, “men” and “women” and the Boolean operators “AND” and “OR” for articles dealing with this topic published in any language in the past 20 years. The task force initially identified citations for 257 published articles. Study selection Of 257 records extracted, 28 articles were finally selected for inclusion. Data Extraction In the 28 studies, 2 studies were a clinical trial and the remaining studies were descriptive (10), observational studies (12), retrospective studies (2) and prospective studies (2). Articles were abstracted and quality of the studies determined using specific criteria. Data Synthesis The methodological quality of the studies reported in these articles was good (PEDro score 6.00±1.3328). Gender differences were detected in FM prevalence, symptoms and coping. Conclusions Overall, men with FM experienced more stress and worse sleep quality while women complained more of pain-related symptoms. Both sexes showed low physical activity levels. Both men and women responded well to manual treatment reporting substantial pain relief.

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Gender Differences in Carers of Dementia Sufferers

The British Journal of Psychiatry ◽

10.1192/s0007125000292027 ◽

1991 ◽

Vol 158 (S10) ◽

pp. 69-74 ◽

Cited By ~ 40

Author(s):

Robin G. Morris ◽

Robert T. Woods ◽

Kath S. Davies ◽

Lorna W. Morris

Keyword(s):

Gender Differences ◽

Coping Strategies ◽

Role Expectations ◽

Men And Women ◽

Provision Of Services ◽

Objective Strain ◽

And Coping

Recent research shows that the demands of the caregiving role are experienced differently by men and women. Both the subjective and the objective strain and burden appear to be greater in female carers of dementia sufferers, and factors that influence this include differences in role expectations and coping strategies. These findings have implications for the provision of services for dementia sufferers and their carers.

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Identity Strain, Gender Differences, and Coping Mechanisms Within Entrepreneurial Careers

Academy of Management Proceedings ◽

10.5465/ambpp.2018.10055symposium ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 2018 (1) ◽

pp. 10055

Author(s):

Melissa S. Cardon ◽

Denis A. Gregoire

Keyword(s):

Gender Differences ◽

Coping Mechanisms ◽

And Coping ◽

Entrepreneurial Careers

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Psychiatric disorders among infertile men and women attending three infertility clinics in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Annals of Saudi Medicine ◽

10.5144/0256-4947.2015.359 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 35 (5) ◽

pp. 359-367 ◽

Cited By ~ 6

Author(s):

Fahad Dakheel Alosaimi ◽

Maram Hani Altuwirqi ◽

Mujahid Bukhari ◽

Zeinab Abotalib ◽

Saleh BinSaleh

Keyword(s):

Saudi Arabia ◽

Psychiatric Disorders ◽

Men And Women ◽

Infertile Men

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Psychological Distress and Coping Mechanisms in Infertile Couples

The Open Psychology Journal ◽

10.2174/1874350101912010169 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 12 (1) ◽

pp. 169-173 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Norbert Pásztor ◽

Borbála Eszter Hegyi ◽

Edina Dombi ◽

Gábor Németh

Keyword(s):

Psychological Distress ◽

Coping Mechanisms ◽

Psychological Aspects ◽

Psychological Burden ◽

Infertile Men ◽

Population Average ◽

Desire For A Child ◽

Infertile Couples ◽

And Coping ◽

Gender Specific

Numerous motivational and strong emotional intentions can be found in the background of the desire for a child. Hence unintended childlessness gives rise to a severe psychological burden to both members of the couple. In the literature, several studies are involved in the exploration of this subject, albeit most of them bring into focus the differences of psychological liabilities between the genders. A smaller proportion of these papers examined the psychological aspects affecting couples, and just a very small number of studies investigated the psychological aspects in men. Nevertheless, most of the studies proved that although the psychological aspects in women can be more significant compared to their partner, the psychological burden of infertile men are obviously above the population average. Several different, gender-specific coping-mechanisms have been identified, which tend to be less successful in men compared to women. The acquirement of proper coping mechanisms could be more emphasized during the psychotherapeutic part of reproductive treatment.

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Exploring the Psychological Stress, Anxiety Factors, and Coping Mechanisms of Critical Care Unit Nurses During the COVID-19 Outbreak in Saudi Arabia

Frontiers in Public Health ◽

10.3389/fpubh.2021.767517 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 9 ◽

Author(s):

Shaimaa Ahmed Awad Ali ◽

Samar Salah Eldin Mohamed Diab ◽

Ehab Kotb Elmahallawy

Keyword(s):

Saudi Arabia ◽

Critical Care ◽

Psychological Stress ◽

Critical Care Unit ◽

Coping Mechanisms ◽

Strong Positive Correlation ◽

Convenience Sample ◽

Stress Levels ◽

Anxiety Levels ◽

And Coping

Background: The spread of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) throughout the world leads to a series of modifications of several National Health Service organizations, with a potential series of psychological consequences among nurses.Methods: This study was undertaken to assess the psychological stress, anxiety factors, and coping mechanisms of critical care unit nurses during the COVID-19 outbreak. A cross-sectional research design was employed, and the convenience sample consisted of 469 nurses working at several hospitals in Saudi Arabia during the period from July to September 2020. This study used the Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Coping Mechanism, and Nursing Stress scale.Results: Interestingly, more than one-third and one-quarter of the studied nurses had severe and moderate anxiety levels, respectively. In addition, the most anxiety-causing factors included providing care for their infected colleagues and worrying about infecting their families. More than one-quarter and slightly less than half of the studied nurses had high and moderate stress levels, respectively. Furthermore, more than half of the participants had low coping mechanisms and one-quarter had moderate coping mechanisms. In addition, there was a strong positive correlation between anxiety and stress levels, and there was a strong negative correlation between coping mechanisms and stress and anxiety levels.Conclusions: Collectively, this study explored the psychological stress, anxiety factors, and coping mechanisms among critical care unit nurses during the COVID-19 outbreak in Saudi Arabia. Continuous educational programs for nurses on using coping mechanisms should be developed in combination with teaching preventive measures for defining a psychological intervention plan within a mandatory occupational health surveillance program. This study recommends that constructive planning and necessary provision of supportive measures by the legal authorities and policymakers protect nurses and minimize their psychological stress to fulfill high-quality nursing care.

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Psychological Distress, Fear, and Coping Strategies among Citizens and Residents in Saudi Arabia During the COVID-19 Pandemic

10.21203/rs.3.rs-887072/v1 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Talal Ali Alharbi ◽

Alaa AlQurashi ◽

Ilias Mahmud ◽

Rayan Jafnan Alharbi ◽

Sheikh Mohammed Shariful Islam ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

Saudi Arabia ◽

Psychological Distress ◽

Coping Strategies ◽

Psychosocial Distress ◽

Mental Health Crisis ◽

Online Questionnaire ◽

Health Crisis ◽

Factors Associated ◽

And Coping

Abstract Background: COVID-19 caused the worst international public health crisis, accompanied by major global economic downturns, mass-scale job losses, which impacted on the psychosocial wellbeing of the worldwide population. This study examined factors associated with psychosocial distress, fear of COVID-19 and coping strategies amongst the general population in Saudi Arabia.Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted using an anonymous online questionnaire. Multivariate logistic regressions were used; Adjusted Odds Ratio (AOR) with 95% Confidence Intervals (CIs) was reported.Results: Among 803 participants, 70 %(n=556), were females and the median age was 27 years; 35% (n=278), were frontline or essential service workers; 24% (n=195), reported comorbid conditions including mental health illness. Factors associated with moderate to high levels of psychological distress were: youth (18 - 29 years) (AOR 3.35, 95% CIs 2.06 - 5.44), females (2.59, 1.60 - 4.19), non-Saudi nationals (2.17, 1.11 - 4.26), change in employment (2.9, 1.73 - 4.87), negative financial impact (2.14, 1.29-3.56), having comorbidities (2.67, 1.47 - 4.87), and current smoking (2.87, 1.55 - 5.33). Being ex-smokers (3.72, 1.14 - 12.14) and change in employment (3.42, 1.91 - 6.11) were associated with higher levels of fear of COVID-19. People whose financial situation was impacted and who had contact with known/suspected cases (1.63, 1.12-2.38) had low medium to high resilient coping.Conclusions: People in Saudi Arabia were at a higher risk of psychosocial distress and fear along with low resilience during the COVID-19 pandemic, warranting urgent attention from healthcare providers and policymakers, to provide specific mental health support strategies for their wellbeing currently and to avoid a post-pandemic mental health crisis.

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