scholarly journals Assessing depressive symptoms among people living with HIV in Yangon city, Myanmar: Does being a member of self-help group matter?

PLoS ONE ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (3) ◽  
pp. e0248807
Author(s):  
Myat Wint Than ◽  
Nicholus Tint Zaw ◽  
Kyi Minn ◽  
Yu Mon Saw ◽  
Junko Kiriya ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Protective Factor ◽  
Group Membership ◽  
People Living With Hiv ◽  
Self Help ◽  
Group Members ◽  
Self Help Groups ◽  
Living With Hiv ◽  
Self Help Group

Background While self-help groups have been formed among people living with HIV, few studies have been conducted to assess the role of self-help groups in mitigating depressive symptoms. This study investigated the association between self-help group membership and depressive symptoms among people living with HIV in Yangon, Myanmar. Methods In this cross-sectional study, data were collected from people living with HIV at three antiretroviral therapy clinics in 2017. Multiple logistic regression analyses were carried out to examine the associations between having self-help group membership and depressive symptoms. Three ART clinics were purposively selected based on the recommendation from the National AIDS Program in Myanmar. At these clinics, people living with HIV were recruited by a convenience sampling method. Results Among people living with HIV recruited in this study (n = 464), 201 (43.3%) were members of a self-help group. The membership was not associated with having depressive symptoms (adjusted odds ratio [AOR] 1.59, 95% confidence interval [CI] 0.98–2.59). Factors associated with having depressive symptoms were female (AOR 3.70, 95% CI 1.54–8.88) and lack of social support (AOR 0.97, 95% CI 0.96–0.98) among self-help group members, and female (AOR 3.47, 95% CI 1.70–7.09), lack of social support (AOR 0.98, 95% CI 0.97–0.99), and internalized stigma (AOR 1.28, 95% 1.08–1.53) among non-members. Conclusions This study did not find evidence on the association between membership in self-help groups and depressive symptoms among people living with HIV. Social support was a protective factor against depressive symptoms both self-help group members and non-members, although the level of social support was lower among members than non-members. The activities of self-help groups and care provided by the ART clinics should be strengthened to address mental health problems among people living with HIV in the study site.

Partnerships among Health Professionals and Self-Help Group Members

1997 ◽  
Vol 64 (5) ◽  
pp. 259-269 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sheila Banks ◽  
Doug Crossman ◽  
Dale Poel ◽  
Miriam Stewart
Keyword(s):  
Occupational Therapy ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
Occupational Therapists ◽  
Balance Of Power ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Qualitative Research Study ◽  
Self Help ◽  
Group Members ◽  
Self Help Groups ◽  
Self Help Group

Occupational therapy practice in partnership with self-help groups is consistent with the principles of client-centred practice and health promotion. This qualitative research study examined the meanings and interactional mechanisms of effective partnerships with a theoretical sample of 47 health professionals, including seven occupational therapists, and 49 self-help group members. Inductive analysis of semi-structured interview transcripts resulted in a number of themes: roles of health professionals and self-help group members, relationships between them, characteristics of effective partnerships, tensions/barriers to effective partnerships, and strategies to promote partnerships. Themes with particular implications for occupational therapy practice include trust and trust building; knowledge, empathy and understanding; and the balance of power between health professionals and self-help group members. Effective partnership relationships require a continued commitment by occupational therapists, other health professionals and self-help group members to understand the experiences and perceptions of each other.

Depressive Symptoms and Social Support Among People Living With HIV in Hunan, China

2014 ◽  
Vol 25 (6) ◽  
pp. 568-576 ◽  
Author(s):  
Honghong Wang ◽  
Caihong Zhang ◽  
Ye Ruan ◽  
Xianhong Li ◽  
Kristopher Fennie ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
People Living With Hiv ◽  
Living With Hiv

Economic burden on people living with HIV who attend self‐help groups in Yangon, Myanmar

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hsu Nwe Yee Aung ◽  
Arthorn Riewpaiboon ◽  
Montaya Sunantiwat ◽  
Montarat Thavorncharoensap ◽  
San Hone
Keyword(s):  
Economic Burden ◽  
People Living With Hiv ◽  
Self Help ◽  
Self Help Groups ◽  
Living With Hiv

scholarly journals A Study on Women Empowerment of Self Help Groups in Thoothukudi District

2021 ◽  
pp. 108-114
Author(s):  
Dr. V. Sangeetha
Keyword(s):  
Rural Areas ◽  
Women Empowerment ◽  
Economic Activities ◽  
Self Help ◽  
Group Members ◽  
Four Blocks ◽  
Self Help Groups ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Self Help Group

This study examines the women empowerment of self help groups in Thoothukudi district. It aims to analyze the demographic profile of the respondents and characteristics of the Self Help Group members and to evaluate the impact of service quality of SHGs. The data collected from 125 respondents selected using random sampling method covering the villages of Ottapidaram, Pudur, Vilathikulam and Kayathar. It concluded that the economic activities of SHGs are quite successful. In this way, SHGs in four blocks from Thoothukudi District were very successful in women empowerment in rural areas and poverty alleviation.

scholarly journals Mental health, coping, and social support among people living with HIV in the Americas: A comparative study between Argentina and the USA during the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Deborah L. Jones ◽  
Jamile Ballivian ◽  
Violeta J. Rodriguez ◽  
Claudia Uribe ◽  
Diego Cecchini ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Social Support ◽  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Significant Risk ◽  
Ordinary Least Squares ◽  
People Living With Hiv ◽  
Least Squares Regression ◽  
Coping With Stress ◽  
Living With Hiv ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Background: The COVID-19 pandemic pose significant risk to mental health and may disproportionately affect people living with HIV (PLWH). This study examined the interaction of social support and resilient coping in predicting depressive symptoms among PLWH.Methods: PLWH residing in Buenos Aires, Argentina and in Miami, Florida (US) were asked to complete an anonymous survey on the impact of COVID-19. Statistical analysis included ordinary least squares regression.Results: A total of 1,554 participants were included. Mean age was 47.30 years; 63.7 % were men. A test of three-way interaction of social support resilient coping study site indicated differences by site (b = -0.63.862, p = .043010, 95% CI [-1.24, -0.02.205, 1.52]). In Argentina, at higher social support and resilient coping, depressive symptoms were lowest. At lower social support and resilient coping, depressive symptoms were highest.Discussion: The impact of COVID-19 on mental health illustrates the need to develop innovative strategies to support resilience and to enhance coping with stress and adversity among PLWH.

scholarly journals A Study on Personal, Socioeconomic, Communicational and Psychological Characteristics of Self Help Group Members

2021 ◽  
pp. 23-32
Author(s):  
Bolleboina Shilpa ◽  
P. P. Bhople
Keyword(s):  
Middle Age ◽  
Social Research ◽  
Psychological Characteristics ◽  
Marginal Land ◽  
Sources Of Information ◽  
Self Help ◽  
Medium Level ◽  
Group Members ◽  
Self Help Groups ◽  
Self Help Group

The present study was carried out in Akola District of Vidarbha region in Maharashtra state. Three talukas namely Akola, Balapur and Telhara of Akola district were purposively selected for the study as they were having self help groups which were actively running, reaping profits and sustaining their livelihoods when compared to other talukas in Akola district. Total 120 respondents were selected for the present study. An exploratory design of social research was used. Majority of self help group members were young and middle age, possessing marginal land holding, having medium level of social participation and exposed to medium level of sources of information.

scholarly journals Constraints Faced and Suggestions Received by Self Help Group Members of Akola District, Maharashtra

2021 ◽  
pp. 155-158
Author(s):  
Bolleboina Shilpa ◽  
P. P. Bhople ◽  
Banda Sainath
Keyword(s):  
Skills Training ◽  
Pilot Project ◽  
Positive Outcomes ◽  
Credit Availability ◽  
Self Help ◽  
Timely Access ◽  
Group Members ◽  
Household Activities ◽  
Self Help Groups ◽  
Self Help Group

Self Help Groups (SHGs) emerged as a key programming strategy in India for most of the women development activities starting with the NABARD led pilot project in 1992 that aimed at promoting and financing 500 SHGs across the country; the SHG – Bank Linkage programme has come a long way. However, given the SHG approach's positive outcomes, there are many problems and constraints that conflict with the SHGs. The present study was carried out in Akola district of Maharashtra state of India during the year 2018-19 with a sample size of 120 to define the constraints faced and suggestions offered by the members of SHGs. The Major constraints faced were lack of credit availability at low rates of interest, its adequacy and timely access followed by difficulty in managing time to spare for SHG activities from everyday household activities and non Cooperation of family members. Among the suggestions offered majority of the members offered women beneficiaries should be provided with adequate financing and subsidies, more income generating skills training should be organized for the members.

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