The Impact of Social Support on Nurses’ Motivation: A Cross-Sectional Study in Malaysia

2020 ◽  
Vol 32 (8) ◽  
pp. 430-435 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aizzat Mohd Nasurdin ◽  
Cheng Ling Tan ◽  
Sabrina Naseer Khan
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Organizational Support ◽  
Work Motivation ◽  
Least Squares Method ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Public Hospitals ◽  
Supervisory Support ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
The Impact

Motivation is exceptionally crucial in influencing the quality of health care work outcomes. In view of the mounting challenges and stressful work environment faced by nurses, social support has been identified as an essential resource that helps promote their work motivation. The central aim of this study is to explore three forms of social support (perceived organizational support, perceived supervisory support, and perceived peer support) on nurses’ motivation. Cross-sectional data were collected via questionnaires from a sample of 354 nurses working in Malaysian public hospitals. The hypothesized model was tested using partial least squares method. Our results disclosed that all forms of social support have positive effects on motivation.

scholarly journals A Cross-Sectional Study on the Impacts of Perceived Job Value, Job Maintenance, and Social Support on Burnout among Long-Term Care Staff in Hawaii

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
pp. 476
Author(s):  
Bum Jung Kim ◽  
Sun-young Lee
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Long Term Care ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Care Staff ◽  
Hierarchical Regression ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Term Care ◽  
The Impact

Extensive research has demonstrated the factors that influence burnout among social service employees, yet few studies have explored burnout among long-term care staff in Hawaii. This study aimed to examine the impact of job value, job maintenance, and social support on burnout of staff in long-term care settings in Hawaii, USA. This cross-sectional study included 170 long-term care staff, aged 20 to 75 years, in Hawaii. Hierarchical regression was employed to explore the relationships between the key independent variables and burnout. The results indicate that staff with a higher level of perceived job value, those who expressed a willingness to continue working in the same job, and those with strong social support from supervisors or peers are less likely to experience burnout. Interventions aimed at decreasing the level of burnout among long-term care staff in Hawaii may be more effective through culturally tailored programs aimed to increase the levels of job value, job maintenance, and social support.

Factors Associated with Coping Strategies among Primigravida Pregnant Women in Jakarta

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (5) ◽  
pp. 269-275
Author(s):  
Vivi Silawati ◽  
Afrizal ◽  
Nursyirwan Effendi ◽  
Masrul ◽  
Retno Widowati ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Structural Model ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Coping Ability ◽  
Perceptions And Attitudes ◽  
The Impact

Stress in women, before and during pregnancy, may result in a negative impact on the mother and fetus. In Indonesia, the anxiety rate in primigravida pregnant women when facing labor is higher than multigravida. Every pregnant woman makes an attempt to overcome or manage stress in her pregnancy in order to adapt and cope with stress. To find out the coping ability, pregnant women should find the source of stress prior to labor. This study was conducted to determine the direct and indirect factors affecting the coping ability in primigravida pregnant women. The study used a cross sectional study method through PLS analysis. The study population consisted of primigravida pregnant women, and a sample of 200 of them was taken. The measurement results of Path Coefficients and TStatistics on the influence of variables in the structural model and overall variables showed a positive and significant effect. The T statistic value of all variables was above the critical value (1.96). The results of the PLS test indicated that the empowerment and social support variables, directly and indirectly, influenced the coping abilities. Trust, personality, lifestyle, perceptions, and attitudes had impacts directly on the coping abilities. The percentage of the direct and indirect influence between variables was 97.92%. Empowerment, social support, personality, lifestyle, perceptions, and attitudes variables had an influence on the coping abilities of primigravida pregnant women. A controlled trial study should be done to see the impact of this model on reducing the risks during pregnancy.

scholarly journals Social Support and Self- Care Behaviour among Heart Failure Patients

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (12) ◽  
pp. 165
Author(s):  
Husna Ahmad Ainuddin ◽  
Siti Salwa Talib ◽  
Mohd Zhafran Zainal Abidin ◽  
Diana Katiman
Keyword(s):  
Heart Failure ◽  
Social Support ◽  
Clinical Training ◽  
Publishing House ◽  
Self Care ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Training Centre ◽  
Heart Failure Patients ◽  
The Impact

Heart failure is a disease that could cause a significant medical burden. This study aims to determine the relationship between social support and self-care behaviour among heart failure patients. Thirty patients from a Clinical Training Centre participated in this cross-sectional study. Instruments used in the study were the Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS) and The European Heart Failure Self-care Behaviour Scale-9 item (EHFSCBC). The results showed that there was a relationship between social support and self-care behaviour (r=0.40, p<0.05). Awareness of the impact of social support on self-care behaviour is vital for heart failure patients and their families.Keywords: Heart failure, social support, self-care behavioureISSN: 2398-4287 © 2019. The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA cE-Bs by e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK. This is an open-access article under the CC BYNC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). Peer–review under responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioural Researchers on Asians) and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies), Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia.DOI: https://doi.org/10.21834/e-bpj.v4i12.1906

The impact of emotional intelligence on the emotional state of nurses in public hospitals in Cyprus

2017 ◽  
Vol 41 (S1) ◽  
pp. S184-S184
Author(s):  
M. Symeou ◽  
A. Evstathiou ◽  
G. Charalambous ◽  
E. Jelastopulu
Keyword(s):  
Emotional Intelligence ◽  
Emotional State ◽  
Negative Relationship ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Public Hospitals ◽  
Nursing Personnel ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Emotional Skills ◽  
Leading Position ◽  
The Impact

IntroductionThe term emotional intelligence (EI) has gained more and more popularity in the last two decades and has been studied in various workplace settings.Objectives/aimsThe purpose of the present study was to estimate the EI in nursing personnel, to examine which factors are associated with EI and how EI correlates with their emotional state.MethodsA cross-sectional study was conducted from April to May 2016 in a representative sample of nursing personnel from seven public hospitals of Cyprus. A total of 585 nurses completed the Greek Emotional Intelligence Scale (GEIS), consisting of 52 items measuring four basic emotional skills and scored on a 5-point Likert scale (from low (52) to high (260) EI). Furthermore, the Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale (DASS 21) was applied. Statistical analyses were performed using the SPSS v.20.0.ResultsOverall mean EI scores were 184.11 for males and 184.82 for females. Being married and having children as well as having leading position was associated with higher EI (P = 0.024, P = 0.002, P = 0.012, respectively). The highest EI scores were identified between the middle aged nurses (36–50 years, EI = 191.5, P = 0.000) and nurses with more years of work (> 12 years, EI = 189.59, P = 0.000). The overall EI scores have moderate negative correlation with the emotional state of the nurses (P = 0.000).ConclusionsThe present study reveals under-optimal EI scores and confirms the negative relationship with the emotional state of nurses. Based on the literature, the EI can be developed, thus suitable programs could substantially improve the emotional skills in nursing personnel.Disclosure of interestThe authors have not supplied their declaration of competing interest.

Food packaging design and consumer perception of the product quality, safety, healthiness and preference

2020 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Christelle Bou-Mitri ◽  
Marilyn Abdessater ◽  
Hani Zgheib ◽  
Zeina Akiki
Keyword(s):  
Food Packaging ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Health Claims ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
Economic Implications ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Packaging Design ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
The Impact

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to assess the impact of the packaging design on consumers’ perception of the food quality, safety, healthiness and preference to buy. Design/methodology/approach A cross-sectional study recruited a convenience sample of 547 Lebanese adults with a median age of 30 years old and 54% being females, between November and December 2016, using an interviewer-based questionnaire. Findings As identified by the participants, packaging should “protect the food” (54.9%) and be safe (52%). Most participants especially those who reported that protecting the food is the most important packaging functionality tended to select the vacuum package [OR (95% CI) = 2.19 (1.32; 3.66); p = 0.002] for having the highest quality, being the healthiest and the more frequently bought (24.3, 30.2 and 29.1% respectively). Regarding the juice, most of the participants thought that the glass bottles have the highest quality, were the safest, the healthiest and the most frequently bought (64.9, 37.4, 68.4 and 52.9%, respectively). Those who reported that safety is the most important characteristic for food packaging, have selected transparent as the most attractive color to use [OR (95% CI) = 2.10 (1.25; 3.55); p-value = 0.005]. Among the consumers, 87% considered that nutrition and health claims were among the most important informative cues. Around 73.1% (n = 399) were willing to pay more for a better packaging with 59.4% willing to pay 3% more. Originality/value This market research identifies the packaging characteristics and features which have positive effects on consumer attitudes. Therefore, it will help manufacturers track consumers’ trends and interests, and accordingly impact their business decisions in responding adequately in their package design. The social behavior will increase the product sale and its market success leading to direct economic implications.

scholarly journals Prevalence and Associated Factors of Psychological Distress Among Nurses in public Hospitals, Southwest, Ethiopia: A Cross-Sectional Study Design

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alemayehu Sayih Belay ◽  
Melak Menberu Guangul ◽  
Wondwossen Niguse Asmare
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Psychological Distress ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Public Hospitals ◽  
Predictor Variables ◽  
Considerable Proportion ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Southwest Ethiopia

Abstract Background: Psychological distress is broadly defined as a state of emotional suffering characterized by symptoms of depression and anxiety combined by other somatic symptoms like; insomnia, headaches, and lack of energy that is likely to vary across different areas. Therefore, this study aimed at assessing the prevalence of psychological distress and its’ associated factors among nurses in public hospitals, Southwest Ethiopia, 2017/18.Method: An institutional-based cross-sectional study was conducted in public hospitals, Southwest Ethiopia from February 1st, 2018 to April 1st, 2018. The total number of nurses who fulfill the inclusion criteria were enrolled. Data was collected using the predesigned tool like Self-Reporting Questionnaire version 20 (SRQ 20). Data were entered using EPI INFO version 7 and was exported to statistical packages for social science (SPSS) version 21.0 for analysis. Bivariate and multivariate logistic regression was employed and odds ratio with 95% confidence interval was used to assess the degree of association between variables. Variables with a P-value of less than 0.05 were considered as statistically significant.Result: A total of 282 eligible nurses were enrolled in the study with mean age of 28.71 [SD ±7.047]. The prevalence of psychological distress among nurses was 78(27.7%). Predictor variables like; job title [AOR= 10.13, 95% CI (1.85, 55.41)], work experience [AOR= 4.98, 95% CI (1.59, 15.568)], interaction with staffs [AOR= .305, 95% CI (.117, .796)], fatigue [AOR= 2.54, 95% CI (1.072, 6.02)], social support [AOR= .189, 95% CI (.075, .474)], perfectionism [AOR= 5.697, 95% CI (1.449, 22.39)] and insomnia [AOR= 3.82, 95% CI (1.52, 9.579)] were found to be strong predictor variables for psychological distress.Conclusion: This study revealed that a considerable proportion of nurses had psychological distress. Therefore, strong social support, upgraded working status, and good interaction with staff should be encouraged among nurses working in the health setting to cope up with different stressors.

scholarly journals The Role of the Sense of Belonging During the Alarm Situation and Return to the New Normality of the 2020 Coronavirus Pandemic (COVID-19) in Spain

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jesús Saiz ◽  
Clara González-Sanguino ◽  
Berta Ausín ◽  
Miguel Ángel Castellanos ◽  
Ana Abad ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Sense Of Belonging ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Linear Regression Models ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Related Data ◽  
Spiritual Well Being ◽  
The Impact

AbstractIn this study we intend to understand the impact of the COVID-19 crisis and the subsequent stay-at-home orders, on the Spanish population's sense of belonging at three moments in time: at the beginning of the lockdown, after one month of lockdown and with the return to the “new normality”. A cross-sectional study was conducted through an online survey (N0 = 3480; N1 = 1041; N2 = 569). The sense of belonging was evaluated by means of four Likert-type items. These questions included membership in different groups: work/studies, friends, family and neighborhood or community. Sociodemographic and COVID-19-related data were collected. Additionally, mental health, spiritual well-being, loneliness, social support and discrimination were assessed. Descriptive analyses were carried out and linear regression models compiled. The sense of belonging increased significantly during confinement, dropping dramatically with the start of the return to the “new normality” process. The only variable that showed interaction with time and sense of belonging was discrimination. Work condition (not working providing the lowest sense of belonging scores), social support from friends and loneliness were the main predictors of the sense of belonging. The impact caused by the pandemic and the actions adopted during the first weeks regarding the sense of belonging is evident. It has been a key variable in dealing with COVID-19. Actions are now needed to increase our sense of belonging to face the post-epidemic crisis and avoid a greater impact in other areas.

scholarly journals Amid COVID-19 pandemic, are non-COVID patients left in the lurch?

2021 ◽  
Vol 37 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Laima Alam ◽  
Syed Kumail Hasan Kazmi ◽  
Mafaza Alam ◽  
Varqa Faraid
Keyword(s):  
Demographic Data ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Health Care Facilities ◽  
Public Hospitals ◽  
Health Seeking ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Healthcare Facilities ◽  
Creative Commons ◽  
Number Of Patients ◽  
The Impact

Objectives: 1) To explore the possible impact of the pandemic on the health seeking behavior of the patients, 2) To explore the relation of socio-demographics on the utility of health-care facilities. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted by enrolling all patients ≥15 years of age presenting to the Out-Patient-Department of three main public-hospitals after obtaining ethical committee approval. A questionnaire with validated Urdu translation was filled by each participant that included socio-demographic data, pre-Covid and Covid-19 era health seeking behaviors and the impact of the pandemic on the utilization of healthcare facilities. Data was analyzed using SPSS V.19. Results: A total of 393 patients were enrolled with a male preponderance (72%) and a median age range of 31-45 years. Fifty-eight percent of the study population was unemployed and 47.3% were seeking follow up care. The frequency of ER and multiple (>4 times) OPD visits were significantly decreased in the Covid-19 times whereas, the laboratory and radiology services were largely unaffected. A significant number of patients were not satisfied with the current healthcare facilities that was seen irrespective of the socio-demographic status. Emergency Room and radiology services were largely unaffected whereas, elective procedures and laboratory facilities were reported to be severely affected or delayed in relation to socio-demographic variables. Conclusions: Healthcare inequalities have widened and depression has shown a sharp rise during this pandemic. The over-burdened healthcare facilities at the verge of collapse may miss out on the chronic non-Covid patients which would ultimately lead to increased morbidity and mortality. doi: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.37.2.3536 How to cite this:Alam L, Kazmi SKH, Alam M, Faraid V. Amid COVID-19 pandemic, are non-COVID patients left in the lurch? Pak J Med Sci. 2021;37(2):---------. doi: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.37.2.3536 This is an Open Access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0), which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.

scholarly journals Predictors of psychological adjustment after bereavement

2006 ◽  
Vol 19 (5) ◽  
pp. 921-934 ◽  
Author(s):  
Simone Onrust ◽  
Pim Cuijpers ◽  
Filip Smit ◽  
Ernst Bohlmeijer
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Outcome Measures ◽  
Longitudinal Research ◽  
Depressive Symptomatology ◽  
Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Buffer Effect ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Physical Disorders ◽  
The Impact

Background: The impact of spousal bereavement on mental health varies among the widowed. More information is needed on factors influencing bereavement outcome.Method: We conducted a cross-sectional study on a sample of 216 widowed individuals. Initial non-response was high, with only 8% of all approached persons participating in the study. The influence of demographic and psychosocial predictors on four general outcome measures (depression, anxiety, somatization, and quality of life) and one loss-related outcome (complicated grief) was studied by means of backward linear regression analysis. Further analyses were performed to explore the possibility of a buffer effect.Results: Depressive symptomatology was best predicted by: age, duration of widowhood, perceived non-supportiveness, physical disorders, and mastery. The other outcome measures were predicted by the same predictors supplemented by gender and education. Mastery interacted with the number of physical disorders while perceived social support interacted with duration of widowhood and age.Conclusions: Enhancement of mastery should probably be one of the components of effective support for widowed individuals most vulnerable to psychiatric complications. The widowed could furthermore benefit from social support. Obviously, these suggestions need to be further examined in longitudinal research with more representative samples.

Spirituality, Social Support, and Diabetes: A Cross-Sectional Study of People Enrolled in a Nurse-Led Diabetes Management Program in Peru

2019 ◽  
Vol 17 (4) ◽  
pp. 162-171
Author(s):  
Sherin L. Krederdt-Araujo ◽  
Karen A. Dominguez-Cancino ◽  
Reynelda Jiménez-Cordova ◽  
Mariella Y. Paz-Villanueva ◽  
Julio Mendigure Fernandez ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Diabetes Management ◽  
Lifetime Cost ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Management Program ◽  
Life Questionnaire ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Diabetes Management Program ◽  
The Impact

Introduction: In Peru, people living with diabetes mellitus (PLDM) represent 7% of the adult population, each with a $54,000 lifetime cost. For Latinos, spirituality provides meaning and purpose of life while social support affects behavioral choices and adherence decisions. The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between spirituality and social support for PLDM participating in a nurse-led diabetes management program in a public hospital in Lima, Peru. Method: This cross-sectional study included adult PLDM ( N = 54). The instrument included demographic items and the Spanish versions of the social/vocational concern dimension of the Diabetes Quality of Life Questionnaire and the Reed’s scale of spiritual perspective. Results: There was an inverse relation between social support and spiritually practices ( p = .020) and spiritual beliefs ( p = .005). PLDM with 5 years or more in the program had significantly higher scores in social support ( p = .020) and spiritual practices ( p = .010). Conclusion: Spirituality and social support are important factors for managing PLDM. Nurse-led diabetes management programs with Latino participants should consider targeted spiritual and social support strategies to expand the holistic management. Future studies should explore the impact and effectiveness of spiritual and social support interventions on clinical outcomes.

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