Clinical and psychosocial profile of persons with mental illness living in non-hospital residential facilities in a district in Kerala, India: A cross-sectional survey

2021 ◽  
pp. 002076402110596
Author(s):  
Girija Sathiaseelan Ramkumar ◽  
Jaimon Plathottathil Michael ◽  
Anvar Sadath
Keyword(s):  
Mental Illness ◽  
Social Network ◽  
Psychotic Disorders ◽  
Extended Family ◽  
Supported Housing ◽  
Residential Facilities ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Occupational Functioning ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The People

Background: Clinical and psychosocial profiles of persons living with mental illness (PMI) in non-hospital settings in India have not been adequately studied. Aim: This study describes the profile of PMI living in non-hospital settings by focussing on variables like functioning and social networks. Method: Residents of all available residential facilities in one district area were surveyed and descriptive data was obtained. Socio occupational functioning was assessed using the Social and Occupational Functioning Scale (SOFS) and social network was measured by modified Lubben Social Network Scale-6 (LSNS-6). Results: A total of nine centres housing 491 residents (7–128) were surveyed via field visits. The mean age of the residents was 49 ± 14.0 years. Fifty per cent of them were never married, 22% were separated or widowed. Almost half of the people had psychotic disorders, while diagnosis could not be delineated in a quarter of the population. Almost half the people reached the facilities with the help of their families, while 40% were brought by police or volunteers who found them wandering. Impairment in socio-occupational functioning was only mild in 90% of residents, while 60% did not contact relatives or friends in the past 3 months. Conclusion: PMI living in non-hospital residential facilities were on average in their middle age and were deficient in marital bonds and other social support. They had reached the centres with the help of extended family or by police/volunteers who rescued them from wandering status. Nevertheless, most of them had only mild to moderate levels of impairment, and their functional capacity was good for independent living in the community with support. Hence, newer models of supported housing that provide greater community reintegration, like independent shared housing within regular neighbourhoods, can be tried. In persons with residual family ties, providing continuous community-based support may help re-establish family integration.

scholarly journals Nursing Students’ Subjective Happiness: A Social Network Analysis

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (21) ◽  
pp. 11612
Author(s):  
Eun-Joo Kim ◽  
Ji-Young Lim ◽  
Geun-Myun Kim ◽  
Seong-Kwang Kim
Keyword(s):  
Social Network ◽  
Social Network Analysis ◽  
Nursing Students ◽  
Network Analysis ◽  
Group Dynamics ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Subjective Happiness ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
High Level

Improving nursing students’ subjective happiness is germane for efficiency in the nursing profession. This study examined the subjective happiness of nursing students by applying social network analysis (SNA) and developing a strategy to improve the subjective happiness of nursing. The study adopted a cross sectional survey to measure subjective happiness and social network of 222 nursing students. The results revealed that the centralization index, which is a measure of intragroup interactions from the perspective of an entire network, was higher in the senior year compared with the junior year. Additionally, the indegree, outdegree, and centrality of the social network of students with a high level of subjective happiness were all found to be high. This result suggests that subjective happiness is not just an individual’s psychological perception, but can also be expressed more deeply depending on the subject’s social relationships. Based on the study’s results, to strengthen self-efficacy and resilience, it is necessary to utilize strategies that activate group dynamics, such as team activities, to improve subjective happiness. The findings can serve as basic data for future research focused on improving nursing students’ subjective happiness by consolidating team-learning social networks through a standardized program approach within a curriculum or extracurricular programs.

scholarly journals Schizophrenia and Its Genetic Basis: A Review Study

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Somayeh Maleki ◽  
Mohammad Ali Taheri
Keyword(s):  
Mental Illness ◽  
Research Method ◽  
Genetic Basis ◽  
Psychotic Disorders ◽  
Field Studies ◽  
Effective Index ◽  
Preventive Interventions ◽  
Occupational Functioning ◽  
Review Study

Background: Schizophrenia is a devastating mental illness that interferes with the patient’s social and occupational functioning and impairs the patient’s life. Methods: The research method is a Review Study based on library, documentary and field studies. Results: Studies indicate the bio-genetic basis in the etiology of schizophrenia disorder; however, the mystery of the formation of this disease is still somewhat unknown. Parents’ age is considered as an effective index on incidence of children to psychotic disorders. Studies show that parents’ higher age is associated with having children with schizophrenia and mostly parents, who have children with schizophrenia under the legal age, do not live with their child. Conclusion: This study was a review study, the results of which can be useful in planning preventive interventions.

scholarly journals EFFECT OF EDUCATION ON STIGMA AND DISCRIMINATION TOWARDS MENTAL ILLNESS: A MULTIVARIATE ANALYSIS OF COVARIANCE

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (2) ◽  
pp. 329-337
Author(s):  
Mariana Tumin ◽  
Md Mizanur Rahman ◽  
Zulkifli Jantan
Keyword(s):  
Mental Illness ◽  
Mentally Ill ◽  
Education Level ◽  
Analysis Of Covariance ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Linear Effect ◽  
Stigma And Discrimination ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Related Stigma

People with mental illness often encounter stigma and discrimination. Mental illness-related stigma and discrimination represent the enormous obstacles that stand in the way of delivering mental health care. Little is known about stigma and discrimination toward mental illness in rural Sarawak. Thus, this study aimed to identify the stigma and discrimination towards mental illness among Sarawak’s rural community and the factors affecting them. A cross-sectional survey was carried out on 840 respondent adults aged 21 and above. A validated Community Attitude towards Mental Illness (CAMI) and Discrimination towards Mental Illness questionnaire was used for data collection. A Two-way Multiple Analysis of Covariance (Two-way MANCOVA) test was carried out to determine how much gender and education level influence stigma and discrimination towards mentally ill patients. Analysis showed that there was a statistically significant difference of standardised stigma and discrimination scores with education level (p<.001), but not with gender (p>.05). Age had a positive linear effect on both stigma and discrimination, whereas experience with mentally ill patients negatively affected both stigma and discrimination. Individuals with a lower level of education, older in age, and lesser experience in dealing with the mentally ill would have a higher level of stigma and discrimination towards mental illness. Thus, targeted and practical strategies need to be organised and implemented to combat mental illness-related stigma and discrimination.

The COVID-19 Pandemic and its Impact on Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices among Dental Students in Davanagere City, Karnataka: A Cross-Sectional Survey

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Allama Prabhu CR
Keyword(s):  
Healthcare Workers ◽  
Viral Disease ◽  
Dental Students ◽  
Medical Illness ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The People ◽  
Dental Diseases ◽  
Important Evidence ◽  
Knowledge Attitude And Practice

The spread of viral disease in community and its occurrence among healthcare workers is important evidence of person-to-person transition. Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) was declared as a pandemic by the WHO. It has affected most of the people and especially the ones with pre-existing medical illness. This prospective study was conducted in a dental college to evaluate impact of the COVID-19 on the knowledge, attitude and practice of the dental students. The students were aware of the Precautions to be taken care of while treating the patients with dental diseases.

DETERMINANTS OF COVID-19 VACCINE ACCEPTANCE AMONG THE GENERAL ADULT POPULATION IN CHENNAI – A CROSS SECTIONAL SURVEY

2021 ◽  
pp. 12-14
Author(s):  
Monica Kalyanaraman ◽  
Parameswari Srijayanth ◽  
Srinivas Govindarajulu
Keyword(s):  
Public Perception ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Adult Population ◽  
Vaccine Hesitancy ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Vaccine Acceptance ◽  
Total N ◽  
Study Objective ◽  
The People

Background: Coronavirus outbreak was a highly unpredicted global burden that caused millions of deaths across the world. Vaccination against the infection declines the morbidity and mortality rates. This study objective aims to determine the reasons for the vaccine acceptance. Methods: A cross sectional study was conducted through an online survey among the people living in chennai, Tamilnadu. An E-survey Google forms are circulated through the social platforms and email. Excluding the non-response all the data gained was descriptively analyzed. Results: Out of total (n =376 ≥ 18 years) participants majority of them showed High acceptance and got already vaccinated whereas some revealed the fear of vaccine safety and risk effects. Vaccine hesitancy is seen in terms of lack of trust and proper awareness, myths about adverse effects. In addition our ndings positively convey the knowledge of effective preventive measures for infection and proper following of government guidelines. Conclusion: The study outcomes even though shows willingness of the people in receiving the vaccine at some point still a notable interruption is seen. Prioritization should be given to those critical areas to inuence the public perception about vaccine benets because now vaccination is the only essential measure to suppress the healthcare pressure which halts the covid 19 infection.

scholarly journals Quality of life in patients with severe mental illness: a cross-sectional survey in an integrated outpatient health care model

2020 ◽  
Vol 29 (8) ◽  
pp. 2073-2087 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anne Berghöfer ◽  
Luise Martin ◽  
Sabrina Hense ◽  
Stefan Weinmann ◽  
Stephanie Roll
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Mental Illness ◽  
Severe Mental Illness ◽  
Care Model ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Health Care Model

scholarly journals Traditional faith healers as referral sources: A hospital-based descriptive study

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 46-50
Author(s):  
D.K. Thapa ◽  
N. Lamichhane ◽  
S. Subedi
Keyword(s):  
Mental Illness ◽  
Mental Disorders ◽  
Psychotic Disorders ◽  
Psychiatric Patients ◽  
Descriptive Study ◽  
Mental Illnesses ◽  
General Observation ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Faith Healer ◽  
Common Notion

Introduction: Mental illnesses are commonly linked with a higher disability and burden of disease than many physical illnesses. But despite that fact, it is a general observation that a majority of patients with mental disorder never seek professional help. To elaborate further, the widely prevalent magico-religious beliefs associated with mental illness and lower literacy, poses significant social obstacles in seeking appropriate health care for psychiatric patients. In general, mental illness is seen as related to life stresses, social or family conflicts and evil spirits and the concept of biological causes of mental illness is rare even among the educated. The idea that illness and death are due to malevolent spirits is common notion that is shared practically by all level of society from the so-called primitive to modern industrialized societies, thus indicating the strong influences of cultural background. When there is a magico- religious concepts of disease causation, there is tendency to consult indigenous healers. Therefore, the patients with mental illness often either visit or are taken to faith healers by their relatives. The objective of the study was to determine the various psychiatric cases that were referred by the traditional faith healers to the authors. Material and Method: This is a cross- sectional, hospital- based descriptive study, conducted at the Psychiatric outpatient department of Pokhara Om Hospital, Pokhara, Kaski, Nepal for the period of one year, from June 2016 to May 2017. The total of 35 cases, referred by the traditional faith healers was included in the study. Subjects of any age, any gender, any literacy level, any caste, from any locality and religious background were included in the study after their consent. Subjects who refused to consent were not included in the study. The psychiatric diagnosis was based on the complete history and examination and ICD- 10 DRC criteria. Results: Though the sample size is small, it is interesting to note that patients with various kinds of mental disorders were referred by traditional faith healers. There were patients suffering from neurotic disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, seizure, substance use disorder, intellectual disability etc seeking the treatment from traditional faith healers. Among the cases referred, predominantly were female and neurotic cases. Most patients were educated. Conclusion: The study shows that patients with various mental disorders visit traditional faith healer. This area surely requires further in-depth look as traditional faith healers can be an important source of referral of psychiatric patients.

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