scholarly journals Homeless people's social representations about self-care

2020 ◽  
Vol 73 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Dejeane de Oliveira Silva ◽  
Jeane Freitas de Oliveira ◽  
Carle Porcino ◽  
Antônio Marcos Tosoli Gomes ◽  
Cleuma Sueli Santos Suto ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Professionals ◽  
Social Representations ◽  
Self Care ◽  
Personal Hygiene ◽  
Biomedical Model ◽  
Human Needs ◽  
Basic Human Needs ◽  
Care Practices ◽  
Theory Of Social Representations

ABSTRACT Objectives: To capture and analyze the structure of homeless people’s social representations about self-care. Methods: Research based on the theory of social representations, with 122 people in street situation. A semistructured questionnaire and free evocation technique were applied with the inducing words “caring for myself is”. The evocations were processed by the software Evoc and Iramuteq, allowing to identify central and peripheral elements and the connection between them. Results: For the group studied, “feeding oneself, personal hygiene, protecting oneself and visiting the doctor” are actions and attitudes that represent caring for themselves. In the streets, “feeding oneself” is an essential action for living/surviving that underpins the others. Final considerations: Despite behaviors based on the biomedical model, self-care was represented by extended actions to meet basic human needs. This study offers elements of reflection to rethink care practices developed by health professionals.

scholarly journals Nursing attitudes about the strenuous of nursing procedures in comatose neurosurgical patients

2020 ◽  
Vol 23 (81) ◽  
pp. 16-19
Author(s):  
Ivana Dondo ◽  
Milica Domazet ◽  
Jovana Božičić ◽  
Dragana Simin
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Social Characteristics ◽  
Personal Hygiene ◽  
Disorder Of Consciousness ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Human Needs ◽  
Neurosurgical Patients ◽  
Basic Human Needs ◽  
Health Care Procedure

Introduction: Virginia Henderson considered that every person is unique with all her biological, psychological and social characteristics, and therefore defines 14 basic human needs, that each person has to satisfy. She also advised that a nurse should help helpless people who do not have the strength, desire, or knowledge to satisfy one or more of the basic human needs. Neurosurgical patients with the most severe quantitative disorder of consciousness certainly represent a particularly vulnerable group of patients, who have deficits in all domains of basic life needs. Goal: The aim of this study was to determine the attitudes of nurses about the strenous of health care procedures in comatose neurosurgical patients. Material and methods: The research was conducted at the Clinic for Neurosurgery, Clinical Center of Vojvodina as a descriptive cross-sectional study, by surveying 30 nurses. A modified questionnaire, by Marianne Neuberg, was used to assess the degree of complexity of conducting 19 health activities in patients with impaired consciousness concerning meeting their basic human needs, used is as a research instrument. Results: The results show that the nursing procedures of maintaining personal hygiene, movement and positioning of patients are considered by about 90% of nurses to be very demanding. Similar results were obtained for nursing procedures in the domains of communication, religious and religious needs. Only 4% of nurses believe that providing informational and psychological support and support to the family is not a required health care procedure. Conclusion: The nurses' attitudes indicated that the most demanding procedures for them are the provision of mental and physical care, such as transfers and positioning of patients whose extremities are in spasm. A particular challenge for nurses is health care procedures aimed at providing support to family members.

scholarly journals Assitencias as practical nursing in peritoneal dialysis: a review / As práticas assistências de enfermagem na diálise peritoneal: uma revisão / Assitencias enfermería como práctica en diálisis peritoneal: una revisión

2015 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 111
Author(s):  
Francisca Elisangêla De Araújo ◽  
Vinicius Lino De Souza Neto ◽  
Ana Elza Oliveira de Mendonça ◽  
Tamiris Lanny Claudino Estrela Lins ◽  
Francisco Márcio Leite Granjeiro
Keyword(s):  
Peritoneal Dialysis ◽  
Latin American ◽  
Home Environment ◽  
Vital Role ◽  
Practical Nursing ◽  
Electronic Library ◽  
Human Needs ◽  
Basic Human Needs ◽  
Care Practices ◽  
Nursing Data

Objective: The study aimed to identify the literature the nursing care practices to the patient on peritoneal dialysis procedure. Methodology: This is an integrative literature review conducted in the databases Latin American and Caribbean Center on Health Sciences Information (LILACS), Bank of Nursing data (BDENF) in electronic library Scientific Electronic Library Online (SciELO) between the months of June to August 2014, with a sample size 12 articles that met the inclusion criteria. Results: in the peritoneal dialysis process, care can be categorized as follows: pre-, intra- and post-procedure, all as the basic human needs of the patient. In the home environment the nurse should assess the environment of the house and suggests the necessary modifications. Conclusion: It is concluded that the nurse plays a vital role in patient care on dialysis, in order to minimize risks and improve the lives of patients. Descriptors: Renal insufficiency chronic. Peritoneal dialysis. Nursing.

scholarly journals Lived experiences of homelessness among elderly women: a phenomenological study

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (8) ◽  
pp. 2413-2420
Author(s):  
Ebtesam Mo'awad El-Sayed Ebied ◽  
Naglaa El-Sayed Eldardery
Keyword(s):  
Suicidal Ideation ◽  
Lived Experiences ◽  
Phenomenological Study ◽  
Elderly Women ◽  
Self Care ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Human Needs ◽  
Basic Human Needs ◽  
Care Deficit

Background: Homelessness is a global issue that has a devastating impact on elderly women’s health. It is estimated that100 million people are considered homeless worldwide. Aim: to explore the lived experiences of homelessness among elderly women. Research question: What are the lived experiences of homelessness among elderly women? Sample: A purposive sample of 30 homless elderly women. Setting: a selected homelessness shelter. Tools: 1- A structured questionnaire of personal and medical data. 2- Semi-structured interview with open-ended questions. 3- Field notes. Results/Themes: five themes were represented; (1) Living without basic human needs (food, water, sleep &shelter), (2) Self-care deficit. (self-neglect, poor hygiene and bad odor). (3) Bio- psycho- social health problems (fear, aggressive behavior, depression, suicidal ideation, isolation, hopelessness, loss of family role, vision problems, diabetic foot and lack of acces to health care services), (4) Emotional distress (uncertainity, loss of interest, suicidal ideation, bad feeling, feeling lonely), (5) Strategies for resolution (religious and expression of feelings). Conclusion: Majority of homless elderly women experienced living without basic human needs, bio-psychsocial health problems, self-care deficit which predispose them to many devastating health consequences. Recommmendations: Employ urgent interventions to solve the unique and challenging health problems/needs of this vulnerable group; raising community awarness about the nature, and process of homelessness phenomena and conduct bio-psychosocial interventions studies of homeless elderly women. Key words: Lived experiences, homeless elderly women, phenomenological study.

Self-care and Well-being in Mental Health Professionals: The Mediating Effects of Self-awareness and Mindfulness

2010 ◽  
Vol 32 (3) ◽  
pp. 247-264 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kelly Richards ◽  
C. Campenni ◽  
Janet Muse-Burke
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mental Health Professionals ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
Self Care ◽  
Clinical Work ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Self Awareness ◽  
Mediating Effects ◽  
Care Practices ◽  
Significant Mediator

Because mental health professionals are susceptible to impairment and burnout that may negatively affect clinical work, it is ethically imperative that they engage in self-care. Previous research has found direct effects of self-care on self-awareness and well-being (e.g., Coster & Schwebel, 1997). Likewise, mindfulness has been found to positively affect well-being (Brown & Ryan, 2003). However, no studies currently available demonstrate a link between self-awareness and well-being. Mindfulness may be the link needed to support this association. A survey of mental health professionals (N = 148) revealed that mindfulness is a significant mediator between self-care and well-being. Consequently, mental health professionals are encouraged to explore their involvement in and beliefs about self-care practices.

scholarly journals A enfermagem estimulando o autocuidado de adolescentes a partir das representações sociais desses sobre as bebidas alcoólicas*

2011 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 160-163
Author(s):  
Silvio Eder Dias Da Silva ◽  
Maria Itayra Coelho de Souza Padilha ◽  
Lucialba Maria Silva Dos Santos
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Alcohol Consumption ◽  
Health Education ◽  
Social Representations ◽  
Self Care ◽  
The Social ◽  
Investigación Cualitativa ◽  
Stimulation Of ◽  
Theory Of Social Representations ◽  
Descriptive Qualitative

Objetivou-se identificar as representações sociais de adolescentes sobre as bebidas alcoólicas a fim de promover o estímulo desses ao autocuidado. Trata-se de uma pesquisa descritiva qualitativa, adotando a Teoria das Representações Sociais na perspectiva de Moscovici. Fizeram parte deste estudo 40 adolescentes com idade entre 12 e 20 anos do Projeto Tribos Urbanas do município de Belém, Pará. Notou-se que o consumo de álcool gerou um déficit no autocuidado dos adolescentes, que contribuiu para a exposição desses a situação de risco. Assim, há necessidade de ações educativas em saúde que despertem atitudes de autocuidado nos adolescentes a fim de mantê-los longe das drogas.Descritores: Enfermagem, Adolescente, Bebidas Alcoólicas.Nursing encouraging self-care for the teens from social representations of these on alcoholic beveragesThe objective of this study was to identify the social representations of teenagers on alcohol in order to promote the stimulation of self-care. That is a descriptive qualitative research, adopting the theory of social representations in Moscovici perspective. Forty adolescents aged between 12 and 20 years participated this study, Project Urban Tribes of Belém city, Pará. It was noted that alcohol consumption led these adolescents to a deficit of self-care, which contributed to the exposure of them in risk situations. Thus, there is need for health education actions that arouse self-care attitudes among adolescents. in order to keep them away from drugs.Descriptors: Nursing, Adolescent, Alcoholic Beverages.La enfermería promoviendo el cuidado de los adolescentes de la representación social de ellos acerca de las bebidas alcohólicasEl objetivo de este estudio fue identificar las representaciones sociales de los adolescentes sobre el alcohol para fomentar el auto-cuidado. Se trata de una investigación cualitativa y descriptiva, que adopta la teoría de las representaciones sociales por la perspectiva de Moscovici. Cuarenta jóvenes entre 12 y 20 años participaron en el estudio, del Proyecto tribus urbanas de la ciudad de Belém, Pará. Se observó que el consumo de alcohol condujo a un déficit en el autocuidado de los adolescentes, lo que contribuyó para la exposición en estas situaciones de riesgo. Por lo tanto, hay necesidad de acciones de educación en salud que despierten actitudes de auto-cuidado en los adolescentes a fin de mantenerlos lejos de las drogas.Descriptores: Enfermería, Adolescentes, Las Bebidas Alcohólicas.

Knowledge, Attitudes, and Self-Care Practices Associated with Age-Related Eye Disease in Saudi Arabia

2020 ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Abdullah Shammari ◽  
Abdullah Alotaibi ◽  
Athari Albalawi ◽  
Fayez Almedhadi ◽  
Rahaf Alruwaili ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Self Care ◽  
Eye Disease ◽  
Age Related ◽  
Care Practices

scholarly journals The role of self-care interventions on men’s health-seeking behaviours to advance their sexual and reproductive health and rights

2021 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Manjulaa Narasimhan ◽  
Carmen H. Logie ◽  
Kevin Moody ◽  
Jonathan Hopkins ◽  
Oswaldo Montoya ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Reproductive Health ◽  
Social Norms ◽  
Sexual And Reproductive Health ◽  
Self Care ◽  
Men’S Health ◽  
Men's Health ◽  
Health Seeking ◽  
Digital Platforms ◽  
Care Practices

Abstract Background Self-care interventions are influencing people’s access to, expectation and understanding of healthcare beyond formal health delivery systems. In doing so, self-care interventions could potentially improve health-seeking behaviours. While many men proactively engage in maintaining and promoting their health, the focus on men’s health comes from the recognition, at least partially, that male socialization and social norms can induce men and boys to have a lower engagement in institutionalized public health entities and systems around their sexual and reproductive health and rights, that could impact negatively on themselves, their partners and children. Main text A research agenda could consider the ways that public health messaging and information on self care practices for sexual and reproductive health and rights could be tailored to reflect men’s lived realities and experiences. Three examples of evidence-based self-care interventions related to sexual and reproductive health and rights that men can, and many do, engage in are briefly discussed: condom use, HIV self-testing and use of telemedicine and digital platforms for sexual health. We apply four core elements that contribute to health, including men’s health (people-centred approaches, quality health systems, a safe and supportive enabling environment, and behaviour-change communication) to each intervention where further research can inform normative guidance. Conclusion Engaging men and boys and facilitating their participation in self care can be an important policy intervention to advance global sexual and reproductive health and rights goals. The longstanding model of men neglecting or even sabotaging their wellbeing needs to be replaced by healthier lifestyles, which requires understanding how factors related to social support, social norms, power, academic performance or employability conditions, among others, influence men’s engagement with health services and with their own self care practices.

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