Coping Strategies and Health Symptoms among Women and Men in a Downsizing Organisation

2003 ◽  
Vol 92 (3) ◽  
pp. 899-907 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eva Torkelson ◽  
Tuija Muhonen
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Coping Strategies ◽  
Care Service ◽  
Health Care Service ◽  
Significant Proportion ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
County Council ◽  
Health Questionnaire ◽  
Reported Health ◽  
Explained Variance

This study examined how women and men cope with stress during a period of organizational change and how the coping strategies are related to health. Questionnaire responses were obtained from 98 female and male administrators of health care service working in a Swedish governmental County Council during a period of downsizing. In line with earlier studies, the results showed women to be more likely than men to endorse the emotion-focused strategies of Seeking Social Support and Focus on and Venting of Emotions. Contrary to earlier studies the men did not report using problem-focused strategies more frequently than the women. The results of a regression analysis indicated that the reported use of problem-focused strategies did not contribute significantly to the explained variance in health. Instead, the emotion-focused strategy Denial explained a significant proportion of variance in the health problems. No sex differences in reported health problems were found.

scholarly journals Stressors, social support and military performance in a modern war scenario

2015 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-18 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christian Moldjord ◽  
Jon Christian Laberg ◽  
Torbjørn Rundmo
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Coping Strategies ◽  
Hierarchical Regression ◽  
General Effect ◽  
Military Performance ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Stress Coping Strategies ◽  
Explained Variance ◽  
Modern War ◽  
Better Than

Abstract The present study examined differences in stressors, coping strategies, and military performance in two groups deployed in the same war scenario, but with operative and psychologically different challenges. A total of 173 military personnel participated in the study. Questionnaires measuring stress, coping strategies and military performance were administered before and after deployment in Afghanistan. Hierarchical Regression Analyses measured the extent to which stressors or coping strategies explained variance in military performance. Operational personnel judged their military performance better than Staff personnel. Social Support was the most important predictor variables of military performance. The results are discussed with regard to differences in the operative and psychological challenges during service and the general effect of stressors and social support on military performance. Social support was important for coping with challenges regardless of the type of service you completed.

scholarly journals Health Concerns among Sri Lankan Female Foreign Domestic Worker Returnees from the Middle East

2019 ◽  
Vol 13 (36) ◽  
pp. 3171-3202
Author(s):  
Mirna Hodzic Mun ◽  
Janithra De Silva ◽  
Justine Strand De Oliveira ◽  
Vijitha De Silva ◽  
Rahul Malhotra ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Middle East ◽  
Coping Strategies ◽  
Health Beliefs ◽  
Religious Practice ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Sri Lankan ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
Reported Health ◽  
And Coping ◽  
Belief Models

Female foreign domestic workers (FDWs) are an important and growing occupational group, especially in the Middle East. Although Sri Lankan female FDWs comprise a significant percentage of those employed in this region, little is known about the health issues this population experiences during their employment. Prompted by this dearth in the extant literature, this study aimed to explore self-reported health problems and perceived causes, as well as health behaviors, beliefs, coping, and concerns of Sri Lankan female FDWs through the narratives of returnees formerly employed in the Middle East. Implementing a multi-faceted qualitative approach, focus group discussions and in-depth interviews were utilized to investigate FDWs’ health problems, behaviors, and coping mechanisms. Participants’ health beliefs and concerns were explored through free listing and pile sorting. Data was analyzed using thematic analysis and descriptive statistics. Headaches, backache, irregular meals and symptoms of depression were the most frequently self-reported health issues, most commonly attributed to overwork. Cleanliness was the most commonly adopted health maintaining behavior. The presence of cultural health beliefs in terms of illness causation was revealed, and FDWs’ spoke of the perceived health benefits of social interaction and religious practice as coping strategies. Findings of this study have several implications for policy and future research. FDWs’ concerns and recommendations prompt the need for greater accountability, legal enforcement of policies, and strengthened training and health monitoring. Policy, prevention and intervention measures may be more effective if they consider FDWs’ self-reported health problems, health belief models, health maintaining behaviors, concerns and coping strategies

scholarly journals The use of medication and associated factors among adults living in Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil: differences between men and women

2014 ◽  
Vol 19 (12) ◽  
pp. 4909-4921 ◽  
Author(s):  
Priscila Maria Stolses Bergamo Francisco ◽  
Tássia Fraga Bastos ◽  
Karen Sarmento Costa ◽  
Maria Aparecida Medeiros Barros do Prado ◽  
Marilisa Berti de Azevedo Barros
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Chronic Diseases ◽  
Care Service ◽  
Health Care Service ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Sao Paulo ◽  
Cluster Sampling ◽  
São Paulo ◽  
Men And Women ◽  
Former Smokers

The objective of this study was to verify factors associated with the use of medication by adults, with emphasis on the differences between men and women. It was a population-based, cross-sectional study with cluster sampling conducted in two stages in Campinas in the state of São Paulo in 2008. Among the 2,413 individuals aged 20 or older, the prevalence of use of at least one drug in the three days before the research was 45.4% (95% CI: 41.3 - 49.4) in men and 64.6% (95% CI: 59.8 - 69.2) in women. For adult men over 40 years old who were not working, former smokers, with one or more chronic diseases, with two or more health problems and who sought health care or a health professional in the two weeks preceding the research showed higher prevalence of medication use. Among women, a higher prevalence of use was observed in females over 40, obese, former smokers, who reported a short sleep pattern, with one or more chronic diseases and two or more health problems, and who reported seeking a health care service or professional in the past 15 days. The findings showed some differences in the determinants of drug use in relation to gender, revealing the greater importance of health-related behavior among women.

scholarly journals What helps the unemployed to stay healthy? A qualitative study of coping with the negative effects of job loss

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dennis Mayer ◽  
Alfons Hollederer
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Coping Strategies ◽  
Job Loss ◽  
Social Role ◽  
Empirical Studies ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Time Structure ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
Financial Situation ◽  
The Unemployed

Introduction: A variety of empirical studies have shown the negative effects of unemployment on health. A research gap exists regarding salutogenic factors and successful coping strategies to master involuntary job loss and unemployment with the least damage to health. Hence, this study aims at generating a deeper understanding of coping with unemployment and maintaining health.Design and Methods: We conducted problem-centered guideline interviews with 21 unemployed people. For the analysis of the interviews, we followed the qualitative content analysis.Results: The study identified that five themes were particularly relevant in coping with unemployment: (1) the financial situation, (2) social support and psychosocial strains due family obligations, (3) health problems, (4) time structure and (5) coping strategies. The respondents expressed their financial situation as a major strain in unemployment. They emphasized the importance of social support by their families, but reported also stressful psychosocial demands due their family members. Furhter, our respondents mentioned their health problems as a barrier for re-integration into the labour market. In connection with social role demands, a rudimentary time structure was reported by the participants The common reported coping strategy in unemployment is seeking for social support.Conclusions: In summary, our results show – besides health problems and a deteriorated financial situation in unemployment – the great importance of social support and time structure for maintaining mental health in unemployment. Consequently, health promotion approaches for the unemployed should especially target social support and time structure.

scholarly journals Associations between Accessibility to Health Care Service, Social Support, and Korean Americans’ Mental Health Status Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jihyun Min ◽  
Shinwoo Choi
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Social Support ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Care Service ◽  
Health Care Service ◽  
Korean Americans ◽  
Healthcare Services ◽  
Poor Mental Health ◽  
Least Square ◽  
Community Healthcare

Abstract Background: While previous studies have examined the relationships between social support and healthcare accessibility among ethnic minority populations, studies on Korean Americans remain scarce. Therefore, this study aims to assess the relationship between Korean Americans’ mental health, accessibility to healthcare, and how they perceive their level of social support during the COVID-19 pandemic. Result: We distributed online surveys to Korean Americans from May 24, 2020 to June 14, 2020, generating 790 responses from participants residing in 42 states. Binary Logistic and Ordinary Least Square regression analyses revealed that poor mental health was associated with language barriers inhibiting Korean Americans’ access to COVID-19-related information. Their perceived social support from family members and close friends was positively associated with mental health. Conclusion: Our findings recommend that equipping community healthcare services with translators or interpreters is necessary. Additionally, health practitioners and staff should be trained to utilize telehealth tools to effectively treat individuals with mental health problems. American policymakers and healthcare professionals need to understand and address the unique hardships Korean Americans experience amid COVID-19.

scholarly journals Health status of families: A comparative study of one-parent and two-parent families in Ondo State, Nigeria

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Cecilia B. Bello ◽  
Omolola Irinoye ◽  
Oluwaseyi A. Akpor
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Health Status ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Care Service ◽  
Health Care Service ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Ondo State ◽  
Reported Health ◽  
Self Reported Health Status

Background: The family plays a central role in the provision and maintenance of health status of its members and all factors that contribute to achieving optimal health. Aim: To compare the health status of one-parent and two-parent families using the McMaster model of family functioning. Setting: Ondo State, Southwest Nigeria. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional design, using multi-stage simple random sampling technique. Data were collected using an adopted self-administered questionnaire from 250 purposely selected families from each sample group. The data entering was analysed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) software version 17.0. Results: Findings showed that one-parent fathers scored higher (mean = 74.4 ± 10.30) than two-parent fathers (70.5 ± 13.05), while one-parent mothers scored higher (mean = 69.7 ± 15.10) than two-parent mothers (mean 67.7 ± 14.78). This means that one-parent fathers have a better self-reported health status than two-parent fathers, while one-parent mothers have a better self-reported health status than two-parent mothers. One-parent fathers have the best self-reported health status. No significant (p > 0.05) difference in the health status of children from both families. Conclusion: Fathers are healthier than mothers, while one-parent fathers are healthier than two-parent fathers. Comparing the two groups of families, parents from one-parent families reported better health status than parents from two-parent families, whereas within each family group, fathers reported better health status than mothers. This places responsibility on health care professionals to explore family contexts during clinic visits so as to render a more comprehensive health care service to families.

scholarly journals Primary Immunodeficiency Diseases and Gastrointestinal Distress: Coping Strategies and Dietary Experiences to Relieve Symptoms

2020 ◽  
Vol 31 (2) ◽  
pp. 361-372
Author(s):  
Katrine K. Brede ◽  
Margareta Wandel ◽  
Ingrid Wiig ◽  
Charlotte von der Lippe
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Coping Strategies ◽  
Primary Immunodeficiency ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Care Service ◽  
Health Care Service ◽  
Primary Immunodeficiency Disease ◽  
Diverse Range ◽  
Gastrointestinal Distress ◽  
Immunodeficiency Disease

In this article, we focus on adults with primary immunodeficiency disease (PID) and their experiences with gastrointestinal (GI) distress with the aim of exploring how they experience living with their condition and the actions they take to relieve GI distress. Twelve adults with PID and GI distress participated in semi-structured, in-depth interviews. The interviews were analyzed following the steps of thematic analysis (TA). The study revealed the complexity of the psychosocial aspects of living with PID and GI distress. Participants experienced GI distress to be highly challenging in daily life and felt they had to cope with the condition alone, without adequate help from the health care service. Participants used a wide and diverse range of coping strategies, and the search for normalcy was evident. Health care professionals should be more proactive in supporting individuals with PID in their struggle to find solutions to problems arising from GI distress.

scholarly journals COVID-19 Pandemic and the Mental Health of Health Care Workers: Awareness to Action

2020 ◽  
Vol 56 (03) ◽  
pp. 171-176
Author(s):  
Pallavi Rajhans ◽  
Koushik Sinha Deb ◽  
Rakesh Kumar Chadda
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
Care Service ◽  
Health Care Service ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Stress Reactions ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Increased Risk

AbstractThe enormity of the coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has overwhelmed most health services and has placed health care service providers under unprecedented stress. The rapidity of spread, uncertain clinical course, and unavailability of effective treatment make clinical decisions cognitively demanding. Extended work hours inside uncomfortable protective gears, improper hydration, with conflictual health systems and patients at work; and social stigma and isolation after it ends, have created an unending downward spiral of mental health in care providers. Care providers are at increased risk of developing mental health problems in form of burnout, stress reactions, anxiety, depression, and post trauma stress. Concerted strategies for managing the mental health of care providers are urgently needed at individual and systems level. A plethora of strategies, developed from previous experience of crisis management, need to be made available to care providers through accessible mediums of delivery. This paper explores the mental health problems encountered by health care personnel and examines various strategies which need to be implemented to manage them.

scholarly journals Social Factors Associated With Psychological Distress and Health Problems Among Elderly Members of a Disaster-Affected Population: Subgroup Analysis of a 1-Year Post-disaster Survey in Ishinomaki Area, Japan

2016 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 64-71 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mariko Inoue ◽  
Kazue Yamaoka
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Psychological Distress ◽  
Social Factors ◽  
Psychological Health ◽  
Emotional Support ◽  
Subgroup Analysis ◽  
Care Service ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Term Care ◽  
Disaster Victims

AbstractObjectiveWe aimed to investigate the influence of social factors, especially social support, on psychological distress and the prevalence of health problems (HPs) among victims living in their homes 14 to 21 months after the Great East Japan Earthquake and tsunami.MethodsA subgroup analysis was performed for elderly participants of a cross-sectional household survey in Ishinomaki area, Japan. The prevalence of psychological HPs was assessed by using a psychological distress questionnaire (K6) and by recording the number of subjective HPs. Perceived social support was assessed in 3 dimensions: informational, emotional, and instrumental support. Univariate and multivariate logistic regression models were used to examine the association between social factors and psychological health.ResultsAn elderly subgroup with 879 participants was used for analyses. Psychological distress (K6 score≥9) was observed in 6.8% of the participants aged 65 to 74 years and in 8.0% of those aged ≥75 years. Receiving a long-term care service was associated with having HPs, and discontinuation of attendance at a hospital as an outpatient was associated with psychological distress. Receiving emotional support was associated with lower psychological distress and not having HPs.ConclusionsEmotional support was found to be an important factor for promoting health among elderly disaster victims. (Disaster Med Public Health Preparedness. 2017;11:64–71)

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