scholarly journals Elderly’s perceived social support

2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 325-329
Author(s):  
Anuradha M. ◽  
Pushpa K.
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Marital Status ◽  
Family Size ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Perceived Social Support ◽  
Economic Status ◽  
Family Members ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Family Type ◽  
Socio Economic Status

The study was conducted to know the perceived social support of elderly of Dharwad, Karnataka and Sibsagar district of Assam. A differential research design was used to compare the perceived social support of elderly residing in rural areas of Northern Karnataka and Upper Assam. The sample of the study 60 constituted 60 elderly aged 60 years and above, were randomly selected from two rural areas namely Kuburgatti (Dharwad district) and Halwating (Sibsagar district), comprising of 30 samples (15 male and 15 female) from each area. The tools used were the self structured questionnaire, Socio Economic Status (Aggarwal et al., 2005) and Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (Zimet et al., 1988). The result showed that 51.66 per cent of elderly of both the regions received high support from their spouse, family and friends, followed by 40.00 per cent who reported moderate support and 8.33 per cent who reported low support. Significant relationship was found between family type, family size, marital status, education, occupation, socio-economic status and perceived social support of elderly. Thus, age, education, occupation, marital status, family type, family size and socio-economic status might be the associated factors for perceived social support among older people. Apart from spouse, family members and friends also played non-negligible roles on the elderly’s wellbeing. Frequencies of contacting with family members and friends were more strongly associated with life satisfaction, happiness, and self esteem of the elderly.

scholarly journals Prediction of Psychological Well-Being in the Elderly by Assessing their Spirituality, Gratitude to God, and Perceived Social Support

Salmand ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 144-159
Author(s):  
Majid Sadoughi ◽  
◽  
Fatemeh Hesampour ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Social Support ◽  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Standard Deviation ◽  
Stepwise Regression ◽  
Perceived Social Support ◽  
Family Members ◽  
Well Being ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Psychological Well Being

Objectives: Today, psychological care for the elderly has received increasing attention due to potential threats posed by aging, loneliness, gradual decline in physical activity, increase of chronic diseases, social isolation, and physical and mental disabilities. The positive psychology approach to mental health seeks to promote the mental health of people by identifying and developing mental abilities and competences. The present study aimed to predict psychological well-being of the elderly based on the components of positive psychology including spirituality, gratitude to God, and perceived social support. Methods & Materials: This is a descriptive correlational study conducted on 211 elderly people aged 60-70 years (109 males and 102 females) who were selected randomly. Data collection tools were a demographic form (surveying age, gender, education, marital status, and socioeconomic status), and Paloutzian and Ellisons’ Spirituality Well-Being Scale, short form of Ryff’s Psychological Wellbeing Scale, Emmons and Crumpler’s Gratitude to God Questionnaire, and Zimet’s Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support. Collected data were analyzed in SPSS software V. 22 by using descriptive (Mean and Standard Deviation), Pearson correlation test, and stepwise regression analysis. Results: Mean and Standard Deviation of different study variables were reported as follows: Psychological well-being =7.1±10.68; Spirituality =90.22±15.36; Gratitude to God =14.09±2.41; Social support from family members =21.6±4.2; Social support from friends =16.5±5.8; and Social support from significant others =20.23±5. The results of stepwise regression analysis indicated that spirituality (F1,209=62.02, P=0.001), social support from family members (F1,208=11.06, P=0.001), and gratitude to God (F1,207=4.80, P=0.001) could significantly explain 27% of the psychological well-being variance in the elderly.  Conclusion: Increased spirituality, gratitude to God, and perceived social support especially from family members can improve psychological well-being of the elderly. Hence, Strengthening and paying special attention to their spiritual needs and perceived social support as well as planning health care for them can help increase their psychological well-being. 

scholarly journals Quality of Life of Mothers of Children with Intellectual Disability: Do Social Support, Maternal Stress and Socio-Economic Status Play a Role?

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Udeme Jacob ◽  
Jace Pillay ◽  
Bolanle Misitura Oyundoyin
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Social Support ◽  
Intellectual Disability ◽  
Maternal Stress ◽  
Perceived Social Support ◽  
Economic Status ◽  
Socio Economic Status ◽  
Relative Contribution ◽  
Children With Intellectual Disability

This study investigate the influence of perceived social support, maternal stress and socio-economic status on quality of life of mothers of children with intellectual disability, Oyo State, Nigeria. A total of 93 mothers of children with intellectual disability were respondents to a structured questionnaire. Findings revealed that perceived social support and socio-economic status had significant positive relationship with quality of life of mothers of children with intellectual disability. Result showed that the relationship between maternal stress and quality of life was negative and significant.  Moreover, the study revealed that perceived social support had the highest relative contribution on quality of life of mothers followed by socio-economic status while the least was by maternal stress. Furthermore, the joint contribution of perceived social support, maternal stress and socio-economic status on quality of life of mothers was significant; therefore, the three variables should be given proper consideration so as to enhance quality of life mothers of children with intellectual disability.

scholarly journals Association of Demographic Predictors with Multidimensional Aspects of Students’ Engagement and Their Academic Performance In High Schools of Southern Punjab, Pakistan

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 53-61
Author(s):  
Tehmina Sattar ◽  
Muhammad Imdad Ullah ◽  
Asad Ur Rehman ◽  
Hina Ismail
Keyword(s):  
Academic Performance ◽  
High School Students ◽  
High Schools ◽  
Family Size ◽  
Academic Outcomes ◽  
Parental Education ◽  
Economic Status ◽  
Family Type ◽  
Socio Economic Status ◽  
Demographic Predictors

The present study addressed the major demographic predictors affecting the integrated paradox of students’ engagement and their academic performance in high schools of Southern Punjab, Pakistan. By using multistage sampling technique, N=2758 high school students were sampled out through cross sectional survey research design. The findings of the study revealed that students of highly educated parents i.e. up to tertiary level, residing in family size of 5-10 members and having middle class socio-economic status were more engaged in studies and performed better in exams. In conclusion, gender, parental education, socio-economic status, family size, family type and geographical residence were the major demographic factors affecting students’ academic outcomes. Usage of social constructionism strategies, analytical thinking and multifarious instruction techniques can be helpful in increasing the students’ academic outcomes.

scholarly journals Assessment of Nutritional Status among Adolescent Garo in Sherpur District, Bangladesh

2013 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 269-275 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sonia Tamanna ◽  
Md. Masud Rana ◽  
Aysha Ferdoushi ◽  
Shah Adil Ishtiyaq Ahmad ◽  
Mustafizur Rahman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Family Size ◽  
Economic Status ◽  
Indigenous Communities ◽  
Physical Growth ◽  
Family Type ◽  
Special Focus ◽  
Adolescent Nutrition ◽  
Socio Economic Status ◽  
Working Status

Background: Garo is one of the largest indigenous communities of Bangladesh. Adolescence is a golden period of time for nutritional promotion. Adolescent nutrition did not receive adequate attention in Bangladesh. Tribal people like the Garo are even more unaware about the importance of adolescent nutrition. Objectives: To find out physical growth as well as nutritional status among adolescent Garo children in Sherpur district on the basis of anthropometric indices. Methods and materials: This cross sectional descriptive study was conducted among 384 adolescent Garo children (boys and girls) aged 10- 18 years. A structured pre-tested questionnaire and a checklist were used to collect data through interview. Anthropometric survey of randomly selected adolescent was carried out and compared against the NCHS/WHO reference indicators such as BMI-for-age, Height-for-age and Weight-for-age. Standard methods were applied to measure the height and weight of the adolescent and BMI was calculated. Associations of nutritional status with socio-economic status, maternal working status, family type and family size were determined. Results: In most of the age groups it is notable that the mean height and weight of both boys and girls were lower than the WHO/NCHS standards. The prevalence of thinness, stunting and underweighting was 49.74%, 15.1% and 7.29% respectively. Conclusions: Significant association between malnutrition and socio-economic parameters was observed. So socio-economic status, maternal working status, family type and family size are important determinants of nutritional status of adolescent. Therefore, comprehensive programmes are required to be undertaken for the overall nutritional development of the Garo population with special focus on the adolescents. Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science Vol. 12 No. 03 July ’13 Page 269-275 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/bjms.v12i3.15423

Perceived social support and burden of care of male and female caregivers of patient with schizophrenia

2017 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 10
Author(s):  
Narendra Kumar Singh ◽  
Nishant Goyal
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Perceived Social Support ◽  
Family Members ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Burden Of Care ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Male And Female ◽  
The Social ◽  
The Difference

Background: Schizophrenia is associated with a high familial, social and economic burden. Schizophrenia is also associated with a high level of disability which may create impediments on the social and economic areas of the patients as well as on their respective family networks. Families with schizophrenia may encounter problems such as impairment of health and well being of other family members, restriction of social activities of the family members and shrinking of support from the social network. Aims: The present study examined the difference in perceived social support and burden of care between the male and female caregivers of patients with schizophrenia. Methods: This was a cross-sectional study examining the difference in perceived social support and burden of care between the male and female caregivers of patients with schizophrenia. The sample consisted of 60 (30 male and 30 female) caregivers of the patients with the diagnosis of schizophrenia as per ICD-10-DCR. Results and Conclusion: This study revealed that male caregivers perceived more social support and less burden of care as compared to female caregivers. Key words: Gender, social support, burden

scholarly journals Does Social Support Affect the Health of the Elderly in Rural China? A Meta-Analysis Approach

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (18) ◽  
pp. 3471 ◽  
Author(s):  
Natuya Zhuori ◽  
Yu Cai ◽  
Yan Yan ◽  
Yu Cui ◽  
Minjuan Zhao
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Rural China ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Empirical Studies ◽  
Relevant Literature ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Meta Regression ◽  
The Impact

As the trend of aging in rural China has intensified, research on the factors affecting the health of the elderly in rural areas has become a hot issue. However, the conclusions of existing studies are inconsistent and even contradictory, making it difficult to form constructive policies with practical value. To explore the reasons for the inconsistent conclusions drawn by relevant research, in this paper we constructed a meta-regression database based on 65 pieces of relevant literature published in the past 25 years. For more valid samples to reduce publication bias, we also set the statistical significance of social support to the health of the elderly in rural areas as a dependent variable. Finally, combined with multi-dimensional social support and its implications for the health of the elderly, meta-regression analysis was carried out on the results of 171 empirical studies. The results show that (1) subjective support rather than objective support can have a significant impact on the health of the elderly in rural areas, and there is no significant difference between other dimensions of social support and objective support; (2) the health status of the elderly in rural areas in samples involving western regions is more sensitive to social support than that in samples not involving the western regions; (3) among the elderly in rural areas, social support for the older male elderly is more likely to improve their health than that for the younger female elderly; and (4) besides this, both data sources and econometric models greatly affect the heterogeneity of the effect of social support on the health of the elderly in rural areas, but neither the published year nor the journal is significant. Finally, relevant policies and follow-up studies on the impact of social support on the health of the elderly in rural areas are discussed.

Inequalities in the Regional Distribution of Private Psychiatric Services Provided under Medicare

1993 ◽  
Vol 27 (4) ◽  
pp. 630-637 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anthony F. Jorm ◽  
Stephen J. Rosenman ◽  
Patricia A. Jacomb
Keyword(s):  
Rural Areas ◽  
Economic Status ◽  
Social Indicators ◽  
Regional Distribution ◽  
National Health Survey ◽  
Psychiatric Services ◽  
Socio Economic Status ◽  
Medicare Data ◽  
Consultant Physician ◽  
Using Data

An analysis was carried out on Medicare data to find out if there are inequalities in the geographical distribution of private psychiatric services in Australia. The number of psychiatric services and persons becoming patients per 100,000 population was calculated for each federal electorate for the year 1985/86 and related to social indicators derived from the 1986 census. As a comparison, services provided by consultant physicians were analyzed as well. The data were based on the electorate of the patient rather than the electorate of the practitioner. Consultant psychiatrist services were found to be received more often in high socio-economic status electorates and those with older populations, and less often in rural areas. A similar pattern was found for consultant physician services, although the relationship with socio-economic status was not as strong. Frequent psychiatric consultations of longer duration, which are an indicator of insight psychotherapy, were more common in higher socioeconomic status electorates. A limitation of the Medicare data is that they cover only private services. To overcome this limitation, a supplementary analysis was carried out on the distribution of consultations for mental disorders using data from the National Health Survey. These data confirmed that individuals of high socio-economic status with a mental disorder are more likely to receive specialist treatment.

Determinants of Maternal Mortality in Rural China

1996 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 45-54 ◽  
Author(s):  
Q. Li ◽  
M. D. Fottler
Keyword(s):  
Maternal Mortality ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Maternal Care ◽  
Economic Status ◽  
Care Facility ◽  
Health Care Facility ◽  
Mortality Rates ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Socio Economic Status ◽  
On The Road

A case-control study of maternal mortality was conducted in selected rural areas of two provinces in China: Henan province, which has a relatively lower socio-economic status and higher maternal mortality rates, and Jiangsu province with higher socio-economic status and lower maternal mortality rates. The major cause of maternal mortality in the two provinces was postpartum hemorrhage and the largest proportion of deaths occurred on the road between the women's home and the health care facility. Results indicate that the expectant mother's socio-economic status, knowledge of maternal care, and the nature and level of maternal care provided all influence rural maternal death rates. However, socio-economic factors were only significant predictors of mortality in the poorer province. Implications for health policy and future research are discussed.

scholarly journals Predictors of Health Care Seeking Pace Among Newly-Diagnosed Pulmonary Tuberculosis Patients In Cebu City, Philippines: A Cross-Sectional Study

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
MARK JOHNUEL MATABILAS DUAVIS1
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Marital Status ◽  
Perceived Social Support ◽  
Social Stigma ◽  
Health Care Seeking ◽  
Care Seeking ◽  
Newly Diagnosed ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Perceived Dangerousness

Abstract Background Tuberculosis remains a major public health dilemma in the Philippines. While free and effective TB diagnosis and treatment have been made available since 1996, a number of patients still delay accessing them re­sulting to increased TB mortality and community transmission. This study is aimed at determining the significant variables that can predict a TB patient’s pace in seeking appropriate health care. Methods A descriptive, correlational cross-sectional survey was done to 127 newly-diagnosed TB patients from 10 government-owned TB DOTS facilities in Cebu City. Participants were categorically grouped into Prompt Health Seekers and Delayed Health Seekers using a norm-referenced median dichotomy. Descriptive and inferential analysis utilized included Chi-square Test, Pearson’s Correlation and Discriminant Analysis. Results A mean health care seeking delay of 59 days (median=49) was recorded. Most of the participants experienced unexplained cough which they perceived as only slightly dangerous. 38% of them reported not knowing any symptom related to TB while 39% were not aware of the free public TB services. Most patients have made 2-3 prior health recourses, mostly through self-medication, before finally contacting a DOTS facility. Marital status (p=0.004), the number of symptoms experienced (p=0.000), first symptom experienced (p=0.016), perceived dangerousness of all symptoms experienced (p=0.009), perceived dangerousness of the first symptom experienced (p=0.001), perceived social stigma (p=0.035) and, perceived social support (p=0.002) were found to be significantly associated with the patients’ health care seeking pace. Extending to multivariate analysis, five independent variables namely marital status (p=0.037), number of symptoms experienced (p=0.018), perceived dangerousness of all the symptoms experienced (p=0.028), perceived social stigma (p=0.026) and, perceived social support (p=0.001) can significantly predict the patients’ health care seeking pace. Conclusion A considerable health care seeking delay of 59 days was documented, especially among those with lower perception of social support, higher perception of social stigma and those who do not currently have partners. Patients who experienced more symptoms and those who view these symptoms as less dangerous were, however, likely to seek immediate health care. Reducing health care seeking delays through intensified health information campaigns, strengthening social support systems and reducing social stigma is recommended.

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