scholarly journals Psychological hardiness and its relationship to health awareness Among Kurdish people in Kurdistan Region during the pandemic of Covid-19.

2021 ◽  
pp. 29-36
Author(s):  
Trifa Murad Mohammed ◽  
Hanaw Hasan Mohammedhkan ◽  
Delan Jamal Qader ◽  
Fatah Hama Rahim
Keyword(s):  
Future Research ◽  
Kurdistan Region ◽  
Wide Spread ◽  
Health Awareness ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Low Level ◽  
Psychological Hardiness ◽  
Cross Sectional Design ◽  
Significant Factors

Objective: Like Iraq and neighboring countries, the Kurdistan region was affected by the epidemic which gradually led to a lockdown in March and April and a wide-spread disruption of people’s life and activates. In this study, the researcher investigated the psychological hardiness and its relation to health awareness among citizens of the Kurdistan region during the Corona epidemic. Methods: This study followed a cross-sectional design quantitative survey that was conducted online from 1 to 18 April 2020. After two months of lockdown due to coronavirus pandemic in the Kurdistan Region. A questionnaire of 25 questioners to measure psychological hardiness, later the researchers got the psychometric qualities. Results: The researcher observed high psychological hardiness levels in the study, because of the Covid-19 pandemic. It has shown the non-significant association between psychological hardiness and health awareness and identified several significant factors associated with this psychological hardiness and health awareness. Conclusion: Using contractive tools, the study showed that the psychological hardiness of the citizens of the Kurdistan region is at a low level during the COVID-19 pandemic. The results could serve as a framework for future research to examine the influence of the pandemic on the population's association of psychological hardiness with health awareness.          

scholarly journals CORRELATION BETWEEN MENARCHEAL AGE WITH MENSTRUAL HEALTH AWARENESS AMONG COLLEGE STUDENTS IN A PRIVATE UNIVERSITY

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 16
Author(s):  
Dora Samaria ◽  
Theresia Theresia ◽  
Doralita Doralita
Keyword(s):  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Economic Education ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Health Awareness ◽  
Study Program ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Menarcheal Age ◽  
Menstrual Health ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Cross Sectional Design

Adolescent females who had their menarche experience cognitive and psychological development. In that period, it takes adolescents’ awareness of menstrual health in order to behave appropriately and maintains the quality of health. This study aims to identify the correlation between menarcheal age and menstrual health awareness. This research used cross-sectional design done to 117 female students of Economic Education Study Program in Universitas Pelita Harapan from October to November 2017. This research used purposive sampling method. Data were analyzed using Spearman Correlation Test. The results showed that there was a significant correlation between menarcheal age and menstrual health awareness. It can be concluded that adolescents female who had their menarche at normal age (12-14 years) had increased menstrual health awareness. It is recommended for future research to use quasi-experimental or randomized controlled trial study on larger sample size.

Factors Associated with The Incidence of Infection in Tracheostomy Stoma at Mohammad Hoesin Hospital

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (9) ◽  
pp. 842-850
Author(s):  
Lisa Apri Yanti ◽  
Nelly Oktriyani ◽  
Erial Bahar
Keyword(s):  
Multivariate Analysis ◽  
Tracheostomy Tube ◽  
Bivariate Analysis ◽  
Medical Record Data ◽  
Design Data ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Record Data ◽  
Cross Sectional Design ◽  
Significant Factors

Introduction: Tracheostomy is a surgery to open the trachea to allow air to enter the airway. Tracheostomy cannot be separated from possible complications. Tracheostomy stoma infection is one of the complications of post-tracheostomy that occurs due to the activity of several bacteria. Many factros can cause the incidence of tracheostomy stoma infection. Objective: The aim of this study is to determine the factors associated with the incidence of tracheostomy stoma infection. Methods: Observational study with cross-sectional design. Data collection was carried out using medical record data on 71 subjects who underwent tracheostomy tube replacement from july 2019 to November 2020. Results: From 71 subjects, it was found that the subjects who had tracheostomy stoma infection were 54.9%. The results of bivariate analysis showed that age (p=0.031), comorbidities (p=0.009), the type of tracheostomy tube (p=0.015), the use of antiseptic in tracheostomy dressing (p=0.020), tracheostomy tube care (p=0.013), and the interval of changing the tracheostomy tube (p=0.041) are the significant factors. The results of multivariate analysis showed that tracheostomy tube care and the interval of changing the tracheostomy tube had a significant effect on tracheostomy stoma infection. Tracheostomy tube care has a risk of 9.362 times to experience infection with CI95%(1.535-57.086) and the interval of changing the tracheostomy tube has a risk of 10.669 with CI95% (1.074-105.985). Conclusion: There is a significant relationship between age, comorbidities, type of tracheostomy tube, the use of antiseptic in tracheosotmy dressing, tracheosotmy tube care, and interval of changing the tracheostomy tube with the incidence of tracheostomy stoma infection.

scholarly journals Factors Associated with The Incidence of Infection in Tracheostomy Stoma at Mohammad Hoesin Hospital

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
pp. 814-822
Author(s):  
Lisa Apri Yanti ◽  
Nelly Oktriyani ◽  
Erial Bahar
Keyword(s):  
Multivariate Analysis ◽  
Tracheostomy Tube ◽  
Bivariate Analysis ◽  
Medical Record Data ◽  
Design Data ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Record Data ◽  
Cross Sectional Design ◽  
Significant Factors

Introduction: Tracheostomy is a surgery to open the trachea to allow air to enter the airway. Tracheostomy cannot be separated from possible complications. Tracheostomy stoma infection is one of the complications of post-tracheostomy that occurs due to the activity of several bacteria. Many factros can cause the incidence of tracheostomy stoma infection. Objective: The aim of this study is to determine the factors associated with the incidence of tracheostomy stoma infection. Methods: Observational study with cross-sectional design. Data collection was carried out using medical record data on 71 subjects who underwent tracheostomy tube replacement from july 2019 to November 2020. Results: From 71 subjects, it was found that the subjects who had tracheostomy stoma infection were 54.9%. The results of bivariate analysis showed that age (p=0.031), comorbidities (p=0.009), the type of tracheostomy tube (p=0.015), the use of antiseptic in tracheostomy dressing (p=0.020), tracheostomy tube care (p=0.013), and the interval of changing the tracheostomy tube (p=0.041) are the significant factors. The results of multivariate analysis showed that tracheostomy tube care and the interval of changing the tracheostomy tube had a significant effect on tracheostomy stoma infection. Tracheostomy tube care has a risk of 9.362 times to experience infection with CI95%(1.535-57.086) and the interval of changing the tracheostomy tube has a risk of 10.669 with CI95% (1.074-105.985). Conclusion: There is a significant relationship between age, comorbidities, type of tracheostomy tube, the use of antiseptic in tracheosotmy dressing, tracheosotmy tube care, and interval of changing the tracheostomy tube with the incidence of tracheostomy stoma infection.

scholarly journals Prevalence of suicidal ideation and associated factors among HIV positive perinatal women on follow-up at Gondar town health institutions, Northwest Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Leul Belachew Zewdu ◽  
Mebratu Mitiku Reta ◽  
Niguse Yigzaw ◽  
Koku Sisay Tamirat
Keyword(s):  
Suicidal Ideation ◽  
Unplanned Pregnancy ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Hiv Positive ◽  
Hiv Status ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Gondar Town ◽  
Perinatal Women ◽  
Significant Factors

Abstract Background Suicidal behaviors cover a range or continuum of acts from suicidal ideations to a series of actions, commonly known as suicidal attempts or deliberate self-harms. Though different mental disorders related studies were conducted among HIV/AIDS patients, there is a scarcity of information about the magnitude and determinants of suicidal thoughts among perinatal women. Therefore, this study aimed to determine the prevalence of suicidal ideation and associated factors among HIV positive perinatal women in the study setting. Methods An institution-based cross-sectional study was conducted among perinatal women on treatment to the prevention of mother to child transmission of HIV/AIDS at Gondar town health facilities. A total of 422 HIV-positive perinatal women were selected systematically and the data collected through medical record review and interview using a Composite International Diagnostic Interview (CIDI) toolkit. A binary and multivariable logistic regression model was employed to identify factors associated with suicidal ideation. An Adjusted Odds Ratio (AOR) with 95% Confidence Interval (CI) was computed to see the strength of association between outcome and independent variables. Characteristics having less than 0.05 p-value had been taken as significant factors associated with the outcome of interest. Result The prevalence of suicidal ideation was found to be 8.2% (95% CI; 5.7 to 11.3) and with a standard error of 0.013. Perinatal depression (AOR=4.40, 95%CI: 1.63 11.85), not disclosed HIV status (AOR=3.73, 95%CI: 1.44 9.65), and unplanned pregnancy (AOR=2.75, 95%CI: 1.21 6.21) were significant factors associated with suicidal ideation. Conclusion The magnitude of suicidal ideation among HIV positive perinatal women was found to be low. Perinatal depression, non-disclosed HIV status, and unplanned pregnancy were factors significantly associated with suicidal ideation. This finding suggests the integration of mental health services with maternal and HIV support programs.

scholarly journals Current status of periodontitis and its association with tobacco use amongst adult population of Sunsari district, in Nepal

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
K. Goel ◽  
S. Sharma ◽  
D. D. Baral ◽  
S. K. Agrawal
Keyword(s):  
Tobacco Use ◽  
Smokeless Tobacco ◽  
Periodontal Diseases ◽  
Adult Population ◽  
Multivariate Logistic Regression Analysis ◽  
Case Definition ◽  
Current Status ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Significant Factors

Abstract Background Tobacco products are considered significant, but preventable factors related to initiation and progression of periodontal diseases. We assessed the prevalence of periodontitis and evaluated its association with tobacco use and other factors amongst the adult population of Sunsari district in eastern Nepal. Methods A community-based, cross-sectional study was conducted in rural municipalities in the province one of eastern Nepal. A total of 440 adults were interviewed with a set of a pre-tested semi-structured questionnaire. Data on social demographics, adverse oral habits followed by periodontal clinical examination were recorded. Prevalence of periodontitis was assessed by a case definition provided by CDC-AAP. Univariate and multivariate logistic regression analysis was done to measure the association between tobacco use and other factors with periodontitis. Results The overall prevalence of periodontitis was found to be 71.6%. Majority (85.4%) of tobacco users had periodontitis and they were significantly associated with the disease and its severity. The study identified age groups, 45–65 years (AOR = 7.58, 95% CI 3.93–14.61), plaque accumulation (AOR = 1.01, 95% CI 1.00–1.02), smoking (AOR = 3.14, 95% CI 1.36–7.27), khaini users (smokeless tobacco, AOR = 2.27, 95% CI 1.12–4.61) and teeth loss (AOR = 2.02, 95% CI 1.21–3.38) as the significant factors associated with periodontitis. Conclusion The prevalence of periodontitis is high in the surveyed rural adult population. Cigarette smoking along with the use of smokeless tobacco in the form of khaini were identified as significant factors associated with periodontitis.

Factors associated with feelings of reward during ongoing family palliative caregiving

2014 ◽  
Vol 13 (3) ◽  
pp. 505-512 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anette Henriksson ◽  
Ida Carlander ◽  
Kristofer Årestedt
Keyword(s):  
Palliative Care ◽  
Family Caregivers ◽  
Influential Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Spousal Relationship ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Specialized Palliative Care ◽  
Cross Sectional Design ◽  
Bereaved Family ◽  
Demographic Background

AbstractObjective:Of the few studies that have paid attention to feelings of reward in family palliative caregiving, most are retrospective and examine the experiences of bereaved family caregivers. Although feeling rewarded has been described as an influence that may facilitate the way family caregivers handle the caregiving situation, no study has sought to identify the factors associated with feelings of reward while providing ongoing family palliative care. The aim of this study, therefore, was to identify influential factors in feelings of reward experienced by family palliative caregivers.Method:Our study had a correlational cross-sectional design. Family caregivers (n = 125) of patients receiving specialized palliative care were consecutively recruited from four settings. These caregivers answered a questionnaire that included the Rewards of Caregiving Scale (RCS). This questionnaire included questions about demographic background and scales to measure preparedness for caregiving, feelings of hope, perceived health, and symptoms of anxiety and depression. Correlation and regression analyses were conducted to identify factors associated with rewards.Results:The results demonstrated that the more prepared caregivers with higher levels of hope felt more rewarded, while caregivers with higher levels of anxiety and those in a spousal relationship with the patient felt less rewarded by caregiving.Significance of results:It seems reasonable that feeling rewarded can be a significant contributor to the overall experience of providing ongoing palliative care. The situation of family caregivers has been shown to be multifaceted and complex, and such covariant factors as preparedness, anxiety, hope, and being in a spousal relationship with the patient to influence this experience.

A test of the interpersonal-psychological theory of suicidal behaviour in a sample of mental health outpatients

2018 ◽  
Vol 49 (3) ◽  
pp. 430-445 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sarojini Naidoo ◽  
Steven Collings
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Suicidal Behaviour ◽  
Suicide Ideation ◽  
Psychological Theory ◽  
Interactive Effects ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Theoretical Predictions ◽  
Cross Sectional Design ◽  
Interpersonal Psychological Theory

Suicidality is a growing mental health problem, with statistics for South Africa being in line with global estimates. There has, however, been relatively little empirical advancement in the conceptualization of suicidal behaviour in recent years. Joiner’s interpersonal-psychological theory of suicidal behaviour is a relatively new theory that appears to hold promise for advancing our understanding of the mechanisms that underlie suicidal behaviour. The theory proposes that people die by suicide because they want to and because they can. This study sought to test two key hypotheses of the interpersonal-psychological theory of suicidal behaviour using a cross-sectional design and a sample of 239 mental health outpatients. Consistent with theoretical predictions, levels of suicidal ideation were significantly predicted by the interactive effects of high levels of thwarted belongingness and perceived burdensomeness in the presence of high levels of hopelessness in relation to both of these distressing states; with estimates of risk for suicide being most strongly predicted by the interactive effects of suicide ideation and an acquired capability for suicide. These findings are discussed in terms of their implications for theory, practice, and future research.

scholarly journals Factors Associated with Depression and Anxiety in Adults ≥60 Years Old during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Systematic Review

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (22) ◽  
pp. 11859
Author(s):  
Gianluca Ciuffreda ◽  
Sara Cabanillas-Barea ◽  
Andoni Carrasco-Uribarren ◽  
María Isabel Albarova-Corral ◽  
María Irache Argüello-Espinosa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Female Gender ◽  
Cochrane Library ◽  
Poor Sleep ◽  
Depression And Anxiety ◽  
Poor Sleep Quality ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Population Prevalence ◽  
Cross Sectional Design

COVID-19 represents a threat to public health and the mental health of the aged population. Prevalence and risk factors of depression and anxiety have been reported in previous reviews in other populations; however, a systematic review on the factors associated with depression and anxiety in older adults is not currently present in the literature. We searched PubMed, Embase, Scopus, ProQuest Psychology Database, Science Direct, Cochrane Library and SciELO databases (23 February 2021). The results were obtained by entering a combination of MeSH or Emtree terms with keywords related to COVID-19, elderly, depression and anxiety in the databases. A total of 11 studies were included in the systematic review. Female gender, loneliness, poor sleep quality and poor motor function were identified as factors associated with both depression and anxiety. Aspects related to having a stable and high monthly income represent protective factors for both depression and anxiety, and exercising was described as protective for depression. This study synthesised information and analysed the main factors associated with depression and anxiety in the older population during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the cross-sectional design of most of the included studies does not allow a causal relationship between the factors analysed and depression or anxiety.

scholarly journals The Relationship between Adolescent Rumination and Maternal Rumination, Criticism and Positivity

2017 ◽  
Vol 45 (3) ◽  
pp. 300-311 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jessica L. Douglas ◽  
Deirdre Williams ◽  
Shirley Reynolds
Keyword(s):  
Parenting Practices ◽  
Female Adolescent ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Mothers And Daughters ◽  
Observational Measure ◽  
Cross Sectional Design ◽  
Prospective Longitudinal ◽  
The Relationship

Background: Rumination predicts depression in adults and adolescents. The development of rumination has been linked to parenting practices, but only limited research has investigated this and research has tended to rely on self-report parenting measures. Aims: To investigate the relationship between female adolescent rumination and maternal modelling, criticism and positivity using an observational measure of parental behaviour. Method: A cross-sectional design was used. Daughters aged 16–18 years and their mothers (n = 154 dyads) completed questionnaire measures of rumination and affect. Mothers of girls with rumination scores in the upper and lower quartile (both n = 26) also completed the Five Minute Speech Sample, which was used to measure maternal criticism and positivity. Results: Mothers of low rumination girls made significantly more positive comments about their daughters than the mothers of high ruminators. Mothers made very few critical comments. Self-reported rumination was not correlated in mothers and daughters, suggesting a lack of support for the potential role of modelling. Conclusion: Overall, low maternal positivity was associated with rumination in female adolescents. There was no evidence that maternal rumination or criticism were associated with adolescent rumination. The results suggest a number of implications for future research, including the need for prospective longitudinal studies using observational parenting measures.

Changes in Burnout Among Oncology Physician Assistants Between 2015 and 2019

2021 ◽  
pp. OP.21.00051
Author(s):  
Eric D. Tetzlaff ◽  
Heather M. Hylton ◽  
Karen J. Ruth ◽  
Zachary Hasse ◽  
Michael J. Hall
Keyword(s):  
Maslach Burnout Inventory ◽  
Physician Assistants ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Hours Worked ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Patients With Cancer ◽  
Professional Characteristics ◽  
Cross Sectional Design ◽  
The Individual

PURPOSE Burnout has significant implications for the individual provider, the oncology workforce, and the quality of care for patients with cancer. The primary aim of this study was to explore temporal changes in burnout among physician assistants (PAs) in oncology in 2019 compared with 2015. METHODS Oncology PAs were surveyed to assess for burnout using the Maslach Burnout Inventory according to the same cross-sectional design of the study performed in 2015. Comparison between oncology PAs in 2015 and 2019 in the prevalence of burnout and personal and professional characteristics was performed. RESULTS Two hundred thirty-four participants completed the full-length survey. The participants in 2015 and 2019 were similar in age (41.8 v 40.3 years), sex (88.8% v 86.3% female), number of years as a PA in oncology (9.6 v 10), and percentage involved in academic practice (55.2% v 59.2%). There was a significant increase in burnout in 2019 compared with 2015 with 48.7% of PAs reporting at least one symptom of burnout compared with 34.8% (odds ratio for burnout, 2019 v 2015 = 1.92 [95% CI, 1.40 to 2.65], P < 0.001). The odds of burnout remained higher in 2019 compared with 2015 when adjusted for age, sex, relationship status, practice setting, subspecialty, practice type, and hours worked. Factors associated with burnout in both 2015 and 2019 include the percentage of time spent on patient care, collaborative physician relationship, number of hours worked, and satisfaction with compensation. No new factors associated with burnout emerged in 2019 that were not identified in 2015. CONCLUSION The rate of burnout of oncology PAs has significantly increased. Burnout in oncology PAs is multifactorial, and the increase cannot be easily explained. Additional research is needed to better define the drivers of PA burnout.

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