scholarly journals Perceived Social Support of HIV/AIDS Orphans

2016 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Shikha Verma ◽  
Dr. Swaran Lata
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Perceived Social Support ◽  
Protective Role ◽  
School Principal ◽  
Significant Group ◽  
The North ◽  
Aids Orphans ◽  
And Gender ◽  
Perception Of Support ◽  
Hiv Aids

The present study examined the group and gender deference in Perceived social support (PSS) on a sample of HIV/AIDS orphans and non- HIV/AIDS orphans. The sample of the study consisted of 236 orphans (116 HIV/AIDS orphans and 120 non- HIV/AIDS orphans) the mean age of HIV/AIDS orphans, 11.66 years and mean age of non-HIV/AIDS orphans, 11.78 years living in the north Indian orphanages. The tools employed for present study is PSS scale for children consisting of 30 items and comprising of three subscales assessing the source of the emotional support (i.e., family, friends, or teacher). Result related to MANOVA indicates that significant group difference (F=2.66, p<0.05) and significant gender difference (F=2.66, p<0.05) was found in HIV/AIDS orphans and non-HIV/AIDS orphans on perceived social support. The present research explored low PSS of HIV/AIDS orphans living in Indian orphanages. PSS plays a protective role in dealing with psychosocial outcomes of HIV/AIDS orphans. Strong perception of support from cares, siblings, school teachers, school principal, friends, and others may reduce the deleterious effects of exposure to illness and psychological problems.

Relationship of Perceived Competencies, Perceived Social Support, and Gender to Substance Use in Young Adolescents

1997 ◽  
Vol 36 (7) ◽  
pp. 933-940 ◽  
Author(s):  
PATRICIA D. LIFRAK ◽  
JAMES R. MCKAY ◽  
ANTHONY ROSTAIN ◽  
ARTHUR I. ALTERMAN ◽  
CHARLES P. O'BRIEN
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Substance Use ◽  
Perceived Social Support ◽  
Young Adolescents ◽  
And Gender ◽  
Relationship Of

scholarly journals Functions and sources of perceived social support among children affected by HIV/AIDS in China

AIDS Care ◽  
2011 ◽  
Vol 23 (6) ◽  
pp. 671-679 ◽  
Author(s):  
Guoxiang Zhao ◽  
Xiaoming Li ◽  
Xiaoyi Fang ◽  
Junfeng Zhao ◽  
Yan Hong ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Perceived Social Support ◽  
Hiv Aids

scholarly journals Evaluation of the Sustaining Effects of Tai Chi Qigong in the Sixth Month in Promoting Psychosocial Health in COPD Patients: A Single-Blind, Randomized Controlled Trial

2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 ◽  
pp. 1-11 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aileen W. K. Chan ◽  
Albert Lee ◽  
Diana T. F. Lee ◽  
Janet W. H. Sit ◽  
S. Y. Chair
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Tai Chi ◽  
Perceived Social Support ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Psychosocial Health ◽  
Exercise Group ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Chronic Obstructive ◽  
Significant Group ◽  
Copd Patients

Objectives. To evaluate the sustaining effects of Tai Chi Qigong (TCQ) in improving the psychosocial health in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients in the sixth month.Background. COPD affects both physical and emotional aspects of life. Measures to minimize patients' suffering need to be implemented.Methods. 206 COPD patients were randomly assigned into three groups: TCQ group, exercise group, and control group. The TCQ group completed a three-month TCQ program, the exercise group practiced breathing and walking exercise, and the control group received usual care.Results. Significant group-by-time interactions in quality of life (QOL) using St. George's respiratory questionnaire (P= 0.002) and the perceived social support from friends using multidimensional scale of perceived social support (P= 0.04) were noted. Improvements were observed in the TCQ group only.Conclusions. TCQ has sustaining effects in improving psychosocial health; it is also a useful and appropriate exercise for COPD patients.

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