Gender Difference in the Relationship Among Family Function, Health Behavior, and Stress in Midlife

2020 ◽  
Vol 91 (4) ◽  
pp. 476-500
Author(s):  
Hyun-E Yeom ◽  
Jungmin Lee
Keyword(s):  
Health Behaviors ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
Family Function ◽  
Study Results ◽  
The Family ◽  
Gender Based ◽  
Midlife Adults ◽  
The Relationship

This study investigated whether there are gender-based differences in the process wherein family functions influence stress through various health behaviors in midlife adults. A cross-sectional study was done using a convenience sample of 250 middle-aged Koreans. Data on the family APGAR index, four health behaviors (i.e., seeking health information, physical activity, healthy diet, and social interaction), and stress were collected by a self-administered survey and analyzed using hierarchical multiple linear regression analyses and a PROCESS macro for SPSS. The study results showed that an indirect effect of family function on stress through health behaviors was significant in women, whereas such a relationship was not shown in men. This study found that the process wherein family function is linked with stress through health behaviors differs by gender. Developing gender-specific interventions is essential to decrease stress in midlife adults.

Relationship Quality and Distress in Caregivers of Persons With Dementia: A Cross-Sectional Study

2017 ◽  
Vol 32 (3) ◽  
pp. 157-165 ◽  
Author(s):  
Heidi Bjørge ◽  
Kari Kvaal ◽  
Milada Cvancarova Småstuen ◽  
Ingun Ulstein
Keyword(s):  
Leisure Time ◽  
Expressed Emotion ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Regression Analyses ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Factor Analyses ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Family ◽  
The Relationship

This cross-sectional study aimed to investigate the relationship between caregivers and care receivers, defined as home-dwelling family members with dementia. We used a self-rating questionnaire, the Felt Expressed Emotion Rating Scale (FEERS; 6 simple questions), to measure caregiver perceptions of the care receiver’s criticisms (CCs) and emotional overinvolvement (EOI) toward the caregiver. We performed factor analyses to rank single items on the FEERS pertaining to CC and EOI. We included 208 caregiver/care receiver pairs. Logistic regression analyses tested associations between FEERS items and caregiver and care receiver variables. The main contributors to caregiver perceptions of CC were the caregiver’s own distress and the amount of time spent with the care receiver. Socially distressed caregivers perceived the care receiver as emotionally overinvolved. When offering a psychosocial intervention, a tailored program should target the caregiver’s perceived relationship with the family member and the caregiver’s distress. The program should also endeavor to give the caretaker more opportunities for leisure time.

scholarly journals Hubungan Pengetahuan, Keadaan Sosial Ekonomi Dan Tindakan Dengan Penanganan Sampah Rumah Tangga Di RT 01/RW 05 Kelurahan Klabulu Kota Sorong

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 51
Author(s):  
Febry Talakua
Keyword(s):  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Economic Conditions ◽  
Household Waste ◽  
P Value ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Family ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
The Relationship

Garbage is one of the environmental problems that has long been a concern of the world and needs serious handling so as not to cause harmful impacts. The large pile of garbage will hurt health, the environment, and socio-economic. In Klabulu Village, some people use vacant land or roadside as a garbage dump. If household waste is not handled properly, during the rainy season the waste will be carried away by water and enter the ditch resulting in flooding. The purpose of the study was to determine the relationship between knowledge, socio-economic conditions, and actions for handling household waste in RT 01/RW 05, Klabulu Village, Sorong City. This type of research was quantitative with a cross-sectional study design. The research was conducted in RT 01/RW 05, Klabulu Village, Sorong City in July-August 2020. The population of the study was 50 families. The sample was the head of the family as many as 50 people taken by total sampling. The research instrument used was a questionnaire. Data were analyzed using the Chi-square test with a confidence level of 0.05. The results showed that knowledge p-value 0.029

The Association between Bone Mineral Density and Complete Blood Count in Postmenopausal Women: A Cross-Sectional Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 104 (3) ◽  
pp. 432-437
Keyword(s):  
Bone Mineral Density ◽  
Postmenopausal Women ◽  
Bone Mineral ◽  
Blood Count ◽  
Complete Blood Count ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Mineral Density ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Study Results ◽  
The Relationship

Objective: To demonstrate the relationship between anemia and complete blood count (CBC) parameters with bone mineral density (BMD) in postmenopausal women. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional chart-review study was conducted between November 2017 and June 2019. Three hundred twenty-four postmenopausal women aged 50 years or older who had BMD and CBC results were included in the present study. Results: The prevalence of osteopenia and osteoporosis diagnosed by T-score were 53.1% and 32.7%, respectively. Simple and multiple linear regression analyses showed that no association between CBC parameter with BMD except basophil count, which was negatively associated with BMD (p=0.011). There was no correlation between anemia and BMD status (p=0.168). Conclusion: CBC parameters such as hemoglobin or white blood cell count were not statistically correlated with BMD. This is the first study demonstrating that basophil count may be an associated factor for deceased BMD. Keywords: Postmenopausal women, Bone mineral density, Complete blood count, Basophil

Job stress and organizational commitment in hospitals

2020 ◽  
Vol 28 (1) ◽  
pp. 226-242 ◽  
Author(s):  
Inas Mohammed Saadeh ◽  
Taghrid Saleh Suifan
Keyword(s):  
Organizational Commitment ◽  
Job Stress ◽  
Organizational Support ◽  
Mediating Effect ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Study Results ◽  
The Relationship

Purpose This study aims to examine the effect of job stress on perceived organizational support (POS) and organizational commitment in hospitals in Amman, Jordan. It also investigated the mediating role of POS on the relationship between job stress and organizational commitment. Design/methodology/approach The study used a cross-sectional, quantitative survey design to collect data from 500 employees in six hospitals in Amman, Jordan. An Arabic version of a reliable and valid measurement instrument was used. A convenience sample was selected from employees in the targeted hospitals. Mediating effect was tested using the approach proposed by Baron and Kenny (1986). Validity and reliability tests were applied, and regression analyses were used to test the study hypotheses. Findings The results revealed a significant negative effect of job stress on POS and organizational commitment. The results also indicated full negative mediating effect of POS on the relationship between job stress and organizational commitment. Practical implications This research promotes hospitals to implement strategies that reduce employees’ job stress, increase levels of POS among employees working at hospitals, which, in turn, will enhance employees’ commitment to their hospitals. Originality/value This study is one of the first to investigate the proposed effects in Jordan in particular, and the Middle East in general. In addition, it contributes to the literature by examining the mediating effect of POS on the relationship between job stress and organizational commitment. Recommendations are provided to practitioners in hospitals based on the study results.

scholarly journals Determinants of open-air defecation in rural Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 512
Author(s):  
Swarnapriya Vasudevan ◽  
Srinivasan Nallasamy ◽  
Arjun Loganathan
Keyword(s):  
Tamil Nadu ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Social Constraints ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Toilet Facility ◽  
Study Results ◽  
The Family ◽  
Study Population ◽  
Bodies Of Water

Background: Open defecation refers to the practice whereby people go out in fields, bushes, forests, open bodies of water, or other open spaces rather than using toilet to defecate. This practice contributes to the emergence of infectious diseases which forms a threat to health of people. This study attempts to find the prevalence of open-air defecation (OAD) and to explore factors influencing the practice.Methods: The present study was a community based cross-sectional study taken up in the C. Manampadi village covering 153 households. A semi structured questionnaire along with the Swachh Bharat Mission (Gramin) questionnaire was used to collect data.Results: Our study results show that 35.3% of the households had no toilet facility in their houses and were practicing open air defecation. There was a significant association between open air defection and variables like literacy level of head of the family, community and water adequacy.Conclusions: This study highlights that the study population practices OAD not due to economic in sufficiency but due to social constraints.

scholarly journals Understanding the influence of high novelty-seeking on academic burnout: Moderating effect of physical activity

2020 ◽  
Vol 30 (2) ◽  
pp. 318-324
Author(s):  
Mohsen Khosravi ◽  
Mahla Mirbahaadin ◽  
Rashya Kasaeiyan
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Depressive Disorders ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Novelty Seeking ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Academic Burnout ◽  
Study Results ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Moderating Role

A large number of studies have shown a positive correlation between high novelty-seeking (HNS), substance/medication use (S/MU), high physical activity (HPA), and academic burnout (AB); however, the outcome of individuals with HNS in the terms of catching AB is doubtful. The present study was conducted to find out whether the personality traits such as HNS in medical students predisposes the AB or decreases its severity by increased physical activity (PA). This cross-sectional study, 227 medical students with HNS were selected from three major cities of Iran during February, 2019 to July, 2019 using convenience sampling and were assessed using demographic information form, Baecke’s physical activity questionnaire, and Breso’s academic burnout questionnaire. In this study, 126 male and 151 female participants were divided into four groups namely HNS + low physical activity (LPA) (n = 68); HNS + HPA (n = 73); HNS + S/MU + LPA (n = 72); and HNS + S/MU + HPA (n = 64). The study results indicated that the maximum and minimum mean scores of AB and its subscales were in the HNS + S/MU + LPA and HNS + HPA groups, respectively. In addition, the hierarchical multiple regression analysis results for the two groups of students with and without S/MU indicated that PA plays a moderating role in the relationship between AB and HNS. Given that the AB can be considered as an antecedent of depressive disorders, its lowered level could be effective in preventing major depressive disorder. Regarding the moderating role of PA in the relationship between HNS and AB, PA, as a relatively simple and inexpensive alternative to pharmacotherapy and psychotherapy, can be raised in the treatment and prevention of the AB.

scholarly journals Motivation as Mediator between Family Support to the Readiness of Pregnant Woman in Exclusive Breastfeeding

2017 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 197
Author(s):  
Sri Mulyani ◽  
A. A. Subiyanto ◽  
Sapja Anantanyu ◽  
Supriyadi Heri Respati ◽  
Budiyanti Wiboworini
Keyword(s):  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Family Support ◽  
Exclusive Breastfeeding ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Path Coefficient ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Family ◽  
First Time ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Pregnant Mothers

The success of the implementation of exclusive breastfeeding in the community is depend on the readiness of pregnant mothers in exclusive breastfeeding. This readiness is influenced by several factors including motivation and support exclusive breastfeeding by family. This study aimed to examine the empirical model that shows the motivational role as mediators of the relationship between family support of readiness pregnant mothers in exclusive breastfeeding. Cross-sectional study performed on pregnant women in Surakarta. A sample of 150 respondents mother in her first time pregnancy. The closed questionnaire of Likert scale developed to measure three variables of the study. Path analysis procedure used to test the hypothesis of motivational role as mediator relations between two other variables. The results showed that all three variables had a significant relation (p <0.001). The relationship between family support to readiness pregnant women after entering motivation as covariates remained significant but decreased significantly path coefficient (β = 0.365; p <0.001 becomes β = 0.260; p = 0.001). Thus the motivation become a mediator relationship with the family support of readiness pregnant mothers in exclusive breastfeeding.

scholarly journals Health Behaviour of Adolescents: A Study on High School Students

2019 ◽  
Vol 26 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Md. Mizanur Rahman
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Health Behaviors ◽  
Human Life ◽  
Peer Groups ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
School Students ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Family

Adolescence is the most crucial stage of human life, and puberty is its beginning. Adolescents duringpuberty go through several biological and socio-psychological changes. They encounter various healthhazards, risks, and, sometimes, suffer from many physical and mental upsets, disarrays, and problemsthat shape their health behaviors in the future. This paper focuses on the exploration of health behaviorsof high-school-going adolescents and how they adapt to changes occurred during adolescence. In orderto elicit their health status and health behaviors, a cross-sectional study comprised of a sample of 160high-school-going boys and girls aged from 12 to 16 years was conducted in four schools under fourunions of four districts in Bangladesh. Significant findings show that high-school-going adolescents gothrough a series of physical, mental, and emotional changes in adolescence. Many have the knowledgeand are aware of these changes and contemporaneous health problems, but some are not and get fears.While their health behaviors depend on how they perceive their health and whom they share with andreceive suggestions. In most cases, girls first inform their mother or sisters or grannies; boys inform theirfriends and peer groups but share a little to their parents and seniors in the family. In both cases, theytend to hide their problems and seldom seeks healthcare from qualified healers. This study concludes thatmeasures like health education and knowledge of puberty should exactly be provided to help them growup smoothly throughout their future life.

scholarly journals Evaluation of The Relationship Between Child's Anthropometric Measurements and Maternal Perception

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yavuz Demirçelik ◽  
Oya Baltalı
Keyword(s):  
Eating Habits ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Additional Food ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Short Children ◽  
Low Weight ◽  
The Family ◽  
Hospital Pediatric ◽  
Duration Of Breastfeeding ◽  
The Relationship

INTRODUCTION: In this study, it was aimed to investigate the children's height, weight and the perception of mothers about these values and to reveal the factors that may affect it. METHODS: This cross sectional study included a total of 210 children and their mothers who applied İzmir Tepecik Education Research Hospital Pediatric Health and Diseases policlinics. Survey questions consisting of a total of 30 questions including child’s socio-demographic characteristics, duration of breastfeeding, time to start additional food, eating habits, mother's evaluations of appetite, nutrition, height and weight about their children were asked. RESULTS: The rate of mothers who were found to perceive the child's weight incorrectly was 54.3 % and the rate of mothers who were found to perceive their height incorrectly was 51.5%. Misperception rates were higher in mothers who have underweight and short children. Increased sibling number, the low level of education in the family, and the low household income affected the mother’s perceptions in false direction. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSION: In our study, it was seen that the ratio of mother’s misperceptions about their children's height and weight were about 50%. These misperceptions can cause the mother to be overly anxious about the child's nutrition and consequently develop negative nutritional behaviors which can lead to real nutritional problems such as low weight or obesity in the child. Therefore, more research is needed to reveal complications from maternal misperceptions.

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