scholarly journals The Protective Role of the Family and Social Support Network in a Sample of Hiv-Positive African American Women: Results of a Pilot Study

2003 ◽  
Vol 29 (1) ◽  
pp. 17-37 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael Robbins ◽  
José Szapocznik ◽  
Manuel Tejeda ◽  
Deanne Samuels ◽  
Gail Ironson ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
African American ◽  
Pilot Study ◽  
African American Women ◽  
Protective Role ◽  
Support Network ◽  
Hiv Positive ◽  
Social Support Network ◽  
The Family

scholarly journals The social support network for black psychiatric inpatients

Curationis ◽  
1994 ◽  
Vol 17 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
G. Ngubane ◽  
L. R. Uys
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Psychiatric Hospital ◽  
Psychiatric Inpatients ◽  
Support Network ◽  
Social Support Network ◽  
Family Network ◽  
State Psychiatric Hospital ◽  
State Psychiatric ◽  
The Social ◽  
The Family

A survey was carried out of almost 50% of Black inpatients in a state psychiatric hospital to evaluate the level of accessibility of the family network of the patients. Staff were interviewed on the problems they have with contacting families. The survey shows the extent of inadequate access and identifies reasons for the problem.

scholarly journals Social support network of nurses for the care of their own children

2014 ◽  
Vol 23 (2) ◽  
pp. 460-468 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bruna Caroline Rodrigues ◽  
Verônica de Azevedo Mazza ◽  
Ieda Harumi Higarashi
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Descriptive Study ◽  
Qualitative Approach ◽  
Support Network ◽  
Social Support Network ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
The Social ◽  
Need Support ◽  
The Family ◽  
Returning To Work

This exploratory descriptive study, using a qualitative approach, aimed to characterize the social support of nurses in the care of their own children. The participants were ten nurses who were mothers, selected through a snowball method. Data collection occurred from November 2011 to January 2012 through semi-structured interviews and construction of families' genograms and ecomaps. Data were analyzed through Bardin content analysis, leading to the establishment of two categories: (1) Returning to work: the importance of family support and (2) The family and their interactive contexts: types of bonds. The social support network of the family is essential to the lives of these women, who need support, assistance and guidance in directing their activities in everyday overload.

Social Support, Stress and Social Network Characteristics Among HIV-Positive Latino and African American Women and Men Who have Sex with Men

2010 ◽  
Vol 14 (5) ◽  
pp. 1149-1158 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amy Rock Wohl ◽  
Frank H. Galvan ◽  
Hector F. Myers ◽  
Wendy Garland ◽  
Sheba George ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
African American ◽  
Social Network ◽  
African American Women ◽  
Hiv Positive ◽  
American Women ◽  
Network Characteristics ◽  
Sex With Men

scholarly journals Social Support Network for the Family of Cerebral Palsy Bearing Children / Rede De Apoio Social À Família Da Criança Com Paralisia Cerebral

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (5) ◽  
pp. 1300
Author(s):  
Bruna Alves dos Santos ◽  
Viviane Marten Milbrath ◽  
Vera Lúcia Freitag ◽  
Ruth Irmgard Bärtschi Gabatz ◽  
Jéssica Cardoso Vaz
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Cerebral Palsy ◽  
Support Network ◽  
Social Support Network ◽  
The Family

Objetivo: Conhecer as redes de apoio social das famílias de crianças com paralisia cerebral. Métodos: Estudo qualitativo, exploratório e descritivo, realizado na Associação de Pais e Amigos dos Excepcionais, de um município situado no sul do Brasil, com mães e pais de crianças com paralisia cerebral. A coleta das informações ocorreu entre abril e maio/2017, por meio de entrevistas. Foram respeitados todos os preceitos éticos estabelecidos pela resolução nº. 466/12. Resultados: Constatou-se que a rede social é composta pela família e, principalmente, pelos profissionais de saúde e de assistência social em instituições de referência como a Associação de Pais e Amigos dos Excepcionais. Conclusão: As redes de apoio são imprescindíveis para que as famílias de crianças com paralisia cerebral possam cuidar adequadamente de seus filhos. Os profissionais de saúde podem prestar orientações sobre as necessidades da criança e suporte para o cuidado familiar.

A Church-based Culturally Sensitive Physical Activity Intervention in African American Women

2020 ◽  
pp. 019394592096140
Author(s):  
Elicia S. Collins ◽  
Susan W. Buchholz ◽  
Joan Cranford ◽  
Megan A. McCrory
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Social Support ◽  
African American ◽  
Pilot Study ◽  
African American Women ◽  
Self Regulation ◽  
Culturally Sensitive ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
American Women ◽  
Study Results

The purpose of this pilot study was to test a church-based, culturally sensitive, six-week intervention called GET FIT DON’T QUIT. The intervention aimed to increase knowledge and change beliefs about physical activity, and to improve social facilitation to increase self-regulation, in order to promote physical activity in African-American women. A two-group pretest/posttest, quasi-experimental design was conducted in a convenience sample ( N = 37) of African-American women. Participants were randomly assigned to the intervention or control group by church affiliation. The six-week intervention consisted of teaching and roundtable discussions, and email reminders to be physically active. There were significant differences ( p < .05) in the level of self-efficacy, self-regulation, and friend social support. There were no significant differences in knowledge of physical activity guidelines, beliefs, and family social support. These pilot study results suggested that multiple factors are associated with physical activity engagement in African-American women.

The Feasibility and Acceptability of the Developing Real Incentives and Volition for Exercise (DRIVE) Program: A Pilot Study for Promoting Physical Activity in African American Women

2020 ◽  
pp. 152483992093957
Author(s):  
Allison M. Sweeney ◽  
Dawn K. Wilson ◽  
Nicole Zarrett ◽  
M. Lee Van Horn ◽  
Kenneth Resnicow
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Social Support ◽  
African American ◽  
Pilot Study ◽  
African American Women ◽  
Process Evaluation ◽  
A Priori ◽  
Autonomous Motivation ◽  
Behavioral Skills ◽  
American Women

Background. The purpose of the current article is to demonstrate how formative process evaluation was used in a pilot study to optimize the design and implementation of two motivationally targeted community-based physical activity (PA) interventions for inactive African American women. Method. Fifteen African American women (M age: 41.6 years) were randomized to a challenge-focused program targeted toward high autonomous motivation or a rewards-focused program targeted toward low autonomous motivation. The challenge-focused program targeted enjoyment and valuation of PA and a team-based positive social climate through competitive intergroup activities and team-based goals, whereas the rewards-focused program targeted PA interest, competency, and partner-based social support through a walking program, individual-based goals with financial incentives, and partner-based action-plans. Results. Feedback from participants revealed high levels of acceptability of essential elements. Average weekly attendance exceeded the a priori goal of ≥75% of members in attendance each week. External systematic observation demonstrated that session content dose was ≥93% in both programs. Facilitator-level fidelity exceeded the a priori goal of averaging ≥3 on a 4-point scale for behavioral skills, communication, autonomy support, and session content. The process evaluation also revealed areas for improvement, including facilitator-level social support and behavioral skills at the group-level. Process data collected through FitBits revealed that participants were engaged in self-monitoring PA during the 6-week programs. Conclusions. The formative process evaluation demonstrated adequate levels of feasibility and acceptability and also provided key insights into adjustments needed before proceeding with implementing the motivationally targeted group-based programs in a larger randomized study.

African American Homicide Bereavement: Aspects of Social Support That Predict Complicated Grief, PTSD, and Depression

2010 ◽  
Vol 61 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-24 ◽  
Author(s):  
Laurie A. Burke ◽  
Robert A. Neimeyer ◽  
Meghan E. McDevitt-Murphy
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
African American ◽  
Complicated Grief ◽  
Psychological Adaptation ◽  
Support Network ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Traumatic Loss ◽  
Specific Support ◽  
Negative Relationships

Psychological adaptation following homicide loss is challenged not only by the violent nature of the death itself but also by the bereaved's relationships with would-be supporters. Recruiting a sample of 54 African-American homicidally bereaved individuals, we examined perceived and actual support, the size of the support network, family- versus non-family support, and number of negative relationships to gauge the role of social support in bereavement outcomes such as complicated grief, PTSD, and depression. Results of quantitative assessments revealed that size of available network, quantity of negative relationships, and levels of grief-specific support were correlated with bereavement outcome. Clinical implications and suggestions for future research on the role of social support in adaptation of African Americans to traumatic loss are discussed.

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