Supporting the Self-care Practices of Shift Workers

Background: Diabetes is one of the major health problems worldwide that can be effectively managed by good self-care activities like medication adherence, exercise, monitoring of blood glucose, foot care and diet. Objectives: The study assessed the self-care activities of diabetic patients using summary of diabetes self-care activities scale (SDSCA) and the variables (Age, gender, educational level, socioeconomic status (SES)) associated with it. Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive study was undertaken in 400 Type 2 diabetic patients. Self-care practices of the patients were evaluated by using SDSCA and correlation with variables were determined statistically. Results: Among 400 diabetic patients about 215 (53.75%) had an average score of self-care. Self-care was poor in 184 (46%) subjects, and only 1 subject (0.25%) scored good. Blood sugar monitoring was the highest (100%) followed by medication adherence (92.75%) whereas inadequate levels of self-care were reported in foot care (1.5%), and physical activity (31.5%) domains. A significant positive correlation was found between self-care practices and socio-demographic variables such as age (r=0.298, p=0.000), income (r=0.490, p=0.000) occupation (r=0.433, p=0.000), education (r=0.582, p=0.000), and Socio-Economic status (r=0.599, p=0.000). Conclusion: The study revealed higher level of adherence to self-care activities in terms of blood sugar monitoring and medication taking behaviour in the current setting, but self-care in other domains such as foot care is critically low. Age, education and Socio-Economic status seems to affect the self-care practice by the patients. Keywords: Diabetes, Diabetes self- care, Diabetic foot care, Summary of diabetes self-care activities (SDSCA) score.

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Assessment of self-care practices among hypertensive patients: a clinic based study in rural area of Singur, West Bengal

International Journal of Community Medicine and Public Health ◽

10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20175794 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 5 (1) ◽

pp. 262 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Aparajita Dasgupta ◽

Sembagamuthu Sembiah ◽

Bobby Paul ◽

Ayon Ghosh ◽

Bijit Biswas ◽

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Keyword(s):

Public Health ◽

Logistic Regression ◽

Rural Area ◽

Lifestyle Modification ◽

Self Care ◽

The Self ◽

Health Concern ◽

Hypertensive Patients ◽

Factors Associated ◽

Care Practices

Background: Hypertension, also known as high blood pressure is a global public health concern. It is an important modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular disease and stroke. It remains silent, being generally asymptomatic during its clinical course and it accounts for a large proportion of cardiovascular deaths; lifestyle modification is the first line of intervention for all patients with hypertension, yet it was never been empirical. The aim of the study was to assess the pattern of self-care practices, if any and also to find out the factors associated with it, among the hypertensive patients in the outpatient department. Methods: A clinic-based, observational, cross-sectional study was conducted at health center under RHU & TC, Singur, which is the rural field practice area of All India Institute of Hygiene and Public Health, Kolkata among 124 hypertensive subjects. Binary logistic regression was done to find out the factors associated with the self-care practices using SPSS software. Results: In the present study, 62.9% of study participants suffering from hypertension had unfavourable self-care practices. Logistic regression showed age above 60 years (OR-3.1), primary level education (OR-5.6), poor socio economic status (OR-2.4), widow/separated (OR-3.3) and people with self-perceived poor health status (OR-2.8)had significant association with unfavourable self-care practices. After adjusting with other variables, age (AOR-2.3) and education (AOR-3.8) remained significant predictor of outcome. Conclusions: The findings revealed that the self-care practices among hypertensive patients were unfavourable in rural area. This calls for a deep need in increasing the awareness about healthy lifestyle among hypertensive patients. This study provides key elements to affect policy changes and social interventions.

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Development and Initial Validation of the Self-Care Practices Scale

Social Work ◽

10.1093/sw/swz045 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 65 (1) ◽

pp. 21-28

Author(s):

Jacquelyn J Lee ◽

Shari E Miller ◽

Brian E Bride

Keyword(s):

Social Work ◽

Construct Validity ◽

Social Workers ◽

Self Care ◽

Well Being ◽

Social Work Practice ◽

The Self ◽

Future Research ◽

Care Practice ◽

Care Practices

Abstract Self-care is regarded as essential for effective social work practice, offsetting occupational stress and promoting well-being and resiliency among practitioners. However, the literature reveals a notable absence of psychometrically sound instruments to measure self-care. The purpose of the present study was to describe the development, refinement, and construct validity of the Self-Care Practices Scale (SCPS). The piloted version of the SCPS is a 38-item instrument designed to measure frequency of engagement in personal and professional self-care practices. Data were collected through mailed surveys from a random sample of master’s-level clinical social workers and members of the National Association of Social Workers (N = 492). Analysis supports the construct validity of an 18-item SCPS with two subscales that demonstrate strong internal validity. The SCPS is useful for social work educators, practitioners, and administrators to ascertain frequency of self-care practice and build a stronger culture of self-care. The role of SCPS in future research is discussed.

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Investigating the self-care practices of social work faculty: an exploratory study

Social Work Education ◽

10.1080/02615479.2018.1470618 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 37 (8) ◽

pp. 1044-1059 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

J. Jay Miller ◽

Erlene Grise-Owens ◽

Nada Shalash

Keyword(s):

Social Work ◽

Exploratory Study ◽

Self Care ◽

The Self ◽

Social Work Faculty ◽

Care Practices

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Self-Care is Soul Care

Journal of Spiritual Formation and Soul Care ◽

10.1177/1939790918795633 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 12 (1) ◽

pp. 50-70

Author(s):

Kristen Poppa

Keyword(s):

Self Care ◽

Belief System ◽

The Self ◽

Decision Making Process ◽

Soul Care ◽

Personal Belief ◽

Beliefs And Practice ◽

Specific Activities ◽

Care Practices ◽

Personal Belief System

At the heart of soul care is self-care. Being able to love God and love others is rooted in how we love ourselves. Each person’s understanding of self-care is informed by their personal belief system and their implementation practices. This article will provide a multi-phasic model that describes the self-care journey and focuses on how to implement self-care practices. A key distinction of this model is that it is used in an ongoing fashion. To avoid confusion between beliefs and practice, attention will be given to the decision-making process for self-care implementation. Specific activities that address the physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, and relational parts of people will be discussed. The article will also consider the nuances of assessing self-care and why it is important to value self-care, which is in keeping with the greatest commandments provided by Jesus in Mark 12:28–30.

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Examining the self-care practices of child welfare workers: A national perspective

Children and Youth Services Review ◽

10.1016/j.childyouth.2019.02.009 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 99 ◽

pp. 240-245 ◽

Cited By ~ 6

Author(s):

J. Jay Miller ◽

Jessica Donohue-Dioh ◽

Chunling Niu ◽

Erlene Grise-Owens ◽

Zuzana Poklembova

Keyword(s):

Child Welfare ◽

Self Care ◽

The Self ◽

Child Welfare Workers ◽

Care Practices ◽

National Perspective ◽

Welfare Workers

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The lifestyle diseases at work: between the surveillance and the self-care practices

Athenea Digital Revista de pensamiento e investigación social ◽

10.5565/rev/athenea.400 ◽

2007 ◽

pp. 287

Author(s):

Gustavo Gisbert Gandica

Keyword(s):

Self Care ◽

The Self ◽

Care Practices ◽

Lifestyle Diseases

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Recognition of symptoms, mitigating mechanisms and self-care experiences of type 2 diabetes patients receiving insulin treatment in North-East Ethiopia

Emerald Open Research ◽

10.35241/emeraldopenres.14312.2 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 3 ◽

pp. 14

Author(s):

Ewunetie Mekashaw ◽

Birhanu Demeke ◽

Mesfin Haile

Keyword(s):

Type 2 Diabetes ◽

Insulin Treatment ◽

Self Care ◽

Phenomenological Approach ◽

The Self ◽

Excessive Sweating ◽

North East ◽

Care Practices ◽

Diabetes Patients

Background: Compliance of patients with self-care practices is the mainstay of measures to manage diabetes. This study explored self-care practices of type 2 diabetes patients receiving insulin treatment in North-East Ethiopia. Methods: The study employed an interpretive phenomenological approach using purposive sampling. The data were collected from 24 (11 males and 13 females) participants (July 2019 to January 2020) using in-depth interviews till theoretical saturation. The data were analyzed thematically and organized using QDA Miner Lite v2.0.8. Results: The findings were categorized into: labeling diabetes, self-care maintenance experiences, recognition of symptoms, and mitigating mechanisms of symptoms. The self-care maintenance practice of patients was linked with diet input preferences and the effectiveness level of insulin. What guides the self-care behavior was the patients’ preferentiality of strictly adhering to their preferred dietary inputs. Barley and wheat were the most common preferential and non-preferential inputs, respectively. The patients strictly adhered to insulin treatment because they found it effective. The most common hyperglycemia symptoms to be managed by taking an additional dose of insulin, were frequent urination, increased thirst, and their consequences (dehydration). Excessive sweating (initial), shivering (middle), and falling (final), respectively in severity, were the most common symptoms of hypoglycemia which were perceived to be treated with sweet snacks. Originality: To our knowledge, this is the first research in Ethiopia to investigate the self-care experiences of type 2 diabetes patients receiving insulin using an interpretive phenomenological approach.

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Recognition of symptoms, mitigating mechanisms and self-care experiences of type 2 diabetes patients receiving insulin treatment in North-East Ethiopia

Emerald Open Research ◽

10.35241/emeraldopenres.14312.1 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 3 ◽

pp. 14

Author(s):

Ewunetie Mekashaw ◽

Birhanu Demeke ◽

Mesfin Haile

Keyword(s):

Type 2 Diabetes ◽

Insulin Treatment ◽

Self Care ◽

Phenomenological Approach ◽

The Self ◽

Excessive Sweating ◽

North East ◽

Care Practices ◽

Diabetes Patients

Background: Compliance of patients with self-care practices is the mainstay of measures to manage diabetes. This study explored self-care practices of type 2 diabetes patients receiving insulin treatment in North-East Ethiopia. Methods: The study employed an interpretive phenomenological approach using purposive sampling. The data were collected from 24 (11 males and 13 females) participants (July 2019 to January 2020) using in-depth interviews till theoretical saturation. The data were analyzed thematically and organized using QDA Miner Lite v2.0.8. Results: The findings were categorized into: labeling diabetes, self-care maintenance experiences, recognition of symptoms, and mitigating mechanisms of symptoms. The self-care maintenance practice of patients was linked with diet input preferences and the effectiveness level of insulin. What guides the self-care behavior was the patients’ preferentiality of strictly adhering to their preferred dietary inputs. Barley and wheat were the most common preferential and non-preferential inputs, respectively. The patients strictly adhered to insulin treatment because they found it effective. The most common hyperglycemia symptoms to be managed by taking an additional dose of insulin, were frequent urination, increased thirst, and their consequences (dehydration). Excessive sweating (initial), shivering (middle), and falling (final), respectively in severity, were the most common symptoms of hypoglycemia which were perceived to be treated with sweet snacks. Originality: To our knowledge, this is the first research in Ethiopia to investigate the self-care experiences of type 2 diabetes patients receiving insulin using an interpretive phenomenological approach.

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