scholarly journals Help-seeking behavior in Norwegian adolescents: the role of bullying and cyberbullying victimization in a cross-sectional study

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
pp. 81-90
Author(s):  
Sabine Kaiser ◽  
Henriette Kyrrestad ◽  
Sturla Fossum
Keyword(s):  
Help Seeking ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Help Seeking Behavior ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Cyberbullying Victimization ◽  
Seeking Behavior

scholarly journals Factors Associated with Help Seeking Behavior of Turkish Women with Urinary Incontinence; A Single Center Cross-Sectional Study

2017 ◽  
Vol 23 (3) ◽  
pp. 153
Author(s):  
Seyhan Sönmez ◽  
Ersen Eraydın ◽  
Yalçın Arıcan ◽  
Ferhan Sönmez
Keyword(s):  
Urinary Incontinence ◽  
Help Seeking ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Help Seeking Behavior ◽  
Turkish Women ◽  
Consultation Rate ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Seeking Behavior

<p><strong>Objectives:</strong> The aim of this study was to determine the patient and UI-related factors affecting help seeking behavior of Turkish women with undiagnosed urinary incontinence</p><p><strong>Methods:</strong> This cross-sectional study was conducted on 490 female patients aged &gt; 18 years old and were seen in general gynecology outpatients’ clinic of Denizli State Hospital. According to referral complaint and results of UDI-6 questionnaire, the participants were classified into 3 groups: Group A: Help seeker patient, Group B: Non help seeker patient and Group C: Continent patient.</p><p><strong>Results:</strong> Overall UI prevelance was 24%. Nearly two thirds ( 67% ) of the UI patients do not complaint about their UI symptoms unless they were asked specifically about UI. Consultation rate increased with age, duration of incontinence, menopause and the severity of UI. After logistic regression analyses, only increasing age, UDI-6 score and severity (SSS) were found to be associated independently with help seeking behavior.<strong></strong></p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>This study showed that, older, more bothered and severe UI patients visit physician and seek medical help. Still nearly half of women who are suffering from clinically significant UI remain undiagnosed and untreated. Regardless the visiting reason if its asked specifically for UI symptoms by using simple questionnaires, we can reveal and diagnose this patients’ group that is suffering from UI but yet keeps it disguise .</p><p><strong>Keywords: </strong>Urinary incontinence, help seeking behavior, undiagnosed urinary incontinence</p>

scholarly journals Determinants of help-seeking behavior in depression: a cross-sectional study

2016 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Anke M. Boerema ◽  
Annet Kleiboer ◽  
Aartjan T. F. Beekman ◽  
Kim van Zoonen ◽  
Henriëtte Dijkshoorn ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Help Seeking ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Help Seeking Behavior ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Seeking Behavior

scholarly journals A cross-sectional study to explore causes of domestic violence among married women

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (12) ◽  
pp. 5963
Author(s):  
Pushti V. Vachhani ◽  
Nishant R. Bhimani ◽  
Premaram T. Choudhary ◽  
Punit Patel
Keyword(s):  
Domestic Violence ◽  
Help Seeking ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Married Women ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Gender Based Violence ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Seeking Behavior ◽  
Gender Based

Background: Domestic violence, as with all forms of gender-based violence, represents a barrier to development due to its negative impact not only on women, but also on men, children and the wider community. Objective was to find out the causes of domestic violence. To trace the reasons for which abused women continue to stay in abusive relationship. To find out help-seeking behavior of abused women.Methods: A community based cross-sectional study was carried out among 600 ever married women of 15-49 years of age.  All the information was gathered based on self-administered questionnaire. Confidentiality was maintained strictly.Results: Out of 600 respondents, 231 respondents were victims of domestic violence. Alcoholism of the husband was found the main cause of domestic violence as reported by a majority of about 29% of the respondents. Regarding reaction of victims to the violence, 168 of the respondents informed that they become silent. Total 159 respondents approached the informal or formal sources to seek help.Conclusions: Alcoholism of the husband was found the main cause of domestic violence against women. Majority of the victims could not resist or fight back. A majority of women were unaware about the relief available to the victims of domestic violence. 

scholarly journals The Role of Parental Mediation, Mental Health, High-Risk Behaviors, and Cyberspace Activities in Internet Addiction: A Cross-Sectional Study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shekoofeh Mottaghi Dasteaee ◽  
Fahimeh Koohestani ◽  
Mohammad Hossein Sorbi
Keyword(s):  
Risk Behaviors ◽  
Internet Addiction ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Parental Mediation ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
High Risk Behaviors ◽  
Cyberbullying Victimization

Abstract Background: Today, the Internet provides an important tool to access information and opportunities for learning and entertainment, but its use is not without potential risks. This study investigates the relationship between parental mediation, mental health, high-risk behaviors, and cyberspace activities in Iranian adolescent Internet addiction. Methods: This was a cross-sectional study that lasted from January 10 to June 14, 2019. The sample consisted of 300 high school students aged 14-17 years in Kerman, Iran. Cluster sampling method was used to collect data. Data were analyzed using SPSS-21 software. Results: The prevalence of internet addiction disorder in adolescents was 51.7% (girls=26.7% and boys=25%). Chi-square results showed a significant negative relationship between mother's job and internet addiction (p<0.016). The t-test result showed that the role of mediate active parental immunity was more in people with Internet addiction and they experienced more online activities, cyberbullying victimization, substance use, and depression, whereas the role of restrictive mediation, parental attachment and self-esteem were higher in people without internet addiction. Logistic regression showed that variables of online activities OR=1.21 (95% CI: 1.12-1.3), cyberbullying victimization OR=1.18 (95% CI: 1.04-1.34) and depression OR=1.05 (95% CI: 0.99-1.09) had positive effect on Internet addiction, and self-esteem OR=0.92 (95% CI: 0.86-0.97) and restrictive parental mediation OR=0.89 (95% CI: 0.83-0.97) had negative effect (p<0.05). Conclusions : The prevalence rate of internet addiction in Iranian adolescents is high which important factors such as inappropriate parental mediation, psychological weakness (such as low self-esteem and depression), high levels of cyber activities, and cyberbullying victimization are considered as important factors to predict this disorder. Keywords: internet addiction, parental mediation, attachment, depression, self-esteem

scholarly journals A study of help seeking behavior of psychiatric patients

2014 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 21-24 ◽  
Author(s):  
SN Pradhan ◽  
SC Sharma ◽  
DP Malla ◽  
R Sharma
Keyword(s):  
Mental Illness ◽  
Help Seeking ◽  
Psychiatric Patients ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Psychiatric Ward ◽  
Help Seeking Behavior ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Medical Practitioners ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Seeking Behavior

Background: A large number of mentally ill patients prefer to visit non-medical practitioners such as faith healers becauseof the stigma attached to mental illness and/or belief that mental illness are caused by supernatural powers. Faith healersare more convenient to be approached fi rst because of ease of availability and prevalent cultural belief and persuasion.Objective: The current study aims to fi nd the help seeking behavior of patients suffering from mental illness and whomthey approach fi rst once affected, either psychiatrists or faith healers.Methods: A cross sectional study was conducted among patients admitted in the psychiatric ward of Kathmandu MedicalCollege Teaching Hospital during 1st January to 30th July 2012. All patients admitted in the ward during that period wereinformed about the purpose of the study and a written informed consent was taken. In case of psychotic patients, theconsent was obtained from nearby relatives.Results: Among 54 patients enrolled in the study, signifi cant number of psychotic patients (n=15) visited faith healersin comparison to only 4 non-psychotic patients. Number of females (n=12) visiting faith healers in comparison to males(n=7) was higher. Patients having belief in black magic were more likely to visit faith healers than those who were nonbelievers.In contrary to the popular belief, patients approaching the faith healers spent more money (>$20) in the treatment thanwho approached psychiatrists (<$20).Conclusion: The study shows that most of the patients suffering from mental illness prefer to approach faith healers fi rstbecause of the prevailing trust on faith healers, because they are locally available and because of a prevailing belief insupernatural causation of mental illness.DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/jkmc.v2i1.10538 Journal of Kathmandu Medical College, Vol. 2, No. 1, Issue 3, Jan.-Mar., 2013: 21-24

scholarly journals Attitude Towards Suicide and Help-Seeking Behavior Among Medical Undergraduates in a Malaysian University

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Suzaily Wahab ◽  
Nicholas Elam Shah ◽  
Sarmeswaran Sivachandran ◽  
Izzati Shahruddin ◽  
Nik Nor Shaida Ismail ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Suicide Prevention ◽  
Help Seeking ◽  
Medical Curriculum ◽  
Medical Personnel ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Help Seeking Behavior ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Seeking Behavior ◽  
Medical Undergraduates ◽  
Suicidal Patients

Abstract Objective The attitude of medical personnel towards suicide may influence the outcome of suicidal-patients management. This study aimed to determine the attitudes of medical undergraduates towards suicide and its association with their help-seeking behavior. Methods A cross-sectional study involving 290 medical undergraduates was conducted in a Malaysian university. The questionnaires on the attitude towards suicide and general help-seeking behavior were used as research instruments. Results The mean age of the participants was 22.4 years. Participants who did psychiatry posting indicated a greater tendency to agree on suicide as a way of communication (p = 0.008) than those who did not. Participants previously diagnosed with a psychiatric illness indicated a greater ability to understand and accept suicide (p < 0.001) as well as a greater tendency to agree on the normality of suicide (p = 0.019) than those without a previous diagnosis. Those who attended a suicide prevention program also indicated a greater tendency to agree that loneliness and avoidance could be triggers to suicide (p = 0.037) than those who did not. No correlation was found between the “attitude towards suicide” and “general help-seeking behavior” variable. Conclusion Education programs in suicide prevention and management need to be incorporated early into the undergraduate medical curriculum to cultivate a more positive attitude towards suicide and help-seeking behavior.

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