Attitude towards School, Conflict, Violence and Mental Health Status among School Going Adolescents: A Gender Comparison

2016 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
B. Surchandra Sharma ◽  
Dr Arif Ali
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Health Status ◽  
Gender Difference ◽  
Demographic Data ◽  
Conduct Problem ◽  
Mental Health Status ◽  
Emotional Symptoms ◽  
Positive Correlation ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
School Conflict

In Manipur violence is very common in different forms. Its impact is significant. During the time of conflict and violence, Adolescents are restless and actively involved in such psycho-social conflict, which leads to disruptive in mental health and education. The aim of the study was to assess the gender difference in attitude towards school, conflict, violent and mental health status among the school going adolescents. The present study was a survey on school going adolescents aged 13-17 years, from class VIII to XII in Imphal, Manipur, India. For the study two private schools and two hundred students, both boys & girls were selected using simple random sampling technique. Semi Structured Socio demographic data sheet, Attitude towards School scale, Attitude towards Conflict scale, Attitude towards Violence scale and Strength and Difficulties Questionnaire were administered to the students.  The result shows that there was no gender difference on attitude towards school and conflict. On attitude towards violence significant difference was found between boys and girls  (t=2.84,p≤0.05). In mental health status,  9% of boys and 11% girls were having  emotional symptoms; 33% of boys and 28% girls were having Conduct Problem, 16% of boys and 5 % of girl students were having hyperactivity. Further, attitude towards schools was positively correlated with emotional (r=.096) and it has negative correlation with conduct problem (r=-.52) and hyperactivity (r=-.128). Attitude towards conflict has positive correlation with emotional symptoms (r=.164), conduct problem (r=.008), hyperactivity (r=.107) and Attitude towards violence has positive correlation with emotional symptoms (r=.014), conduct problem (r=.046), hyperactive (r=.133).. School-based mental health program are needed for adolescents who are at high risk for exposure to community violence is required.

scholarly journals Factors associated with mental health outcomes across healthcare settings in Oman during COVID-19: frontline versus non-frontline healthcare workers

BMJ Open ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (10) ◽  
pp. e042030 ◽  
Author(s):  
Muna Alshekaili ◽  
Walid Hassan ◽  
Nazik Al Said ◽  
Fatima Al Sulaimani ◽  
Sathish Kumar Jayapal ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Health Status ◽  
Health Outcomes ◽  
Healthcare Workers ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Demographic Data ◽  
Mental Health Status ◽  
Mental Health Outcomes ◽  
Healthcare Settings ◽  
Frontline Healthcare Workers

ObjectiveThis study aims to assess and compare demographic and psychological factors and sleep status of frontline healthcare workers (HCWs) in relation to non-frontline HCWs.Design, settings, participants and outcomesThis cross-sectional study was conducted from 8 April 2020 to 17 April 2020 using an online survey across varied healthcare settings in Oman accruing 1139 HCWs.The primary and secondary outcomes were mental health status and sociodemographic data, respectively. Mental health status was assessed using the Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale (DASS-21), and insomnia was evaluated by the Insomnia Severity Index. Samples were categorised into the frontline and non-frontline groups. χ2 and t-tests were used to compare groups by demographic data. The Mantel-Haenszel OR was used to compare groups by mental health outcomes adjusted by all sociodemographic factors.ResultsThis study included 1139 HCWs working in Oman. While working during the pandemic period, a total of 368 (32.3%), 388 (34.1%), 271 (23.8%) and 211 (18.5%) respondents were reported to have depression, anxiety, stress and insomnia, respectively. HCWs in the frontline group were 1.5 times more likely to report anxiety (OR=1.557, p=0.004), stress (OR=1.506, p=0.016) and insomnia (OR=1.586, p=0.013) as compared with those in the non-frontline group. No significant differences in depression status were found between the frontline and non-frontline groups (p=0.201).ConclusionsTo our knowledge, this is the first study to explore the differential impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on different grades of HCWs. This study suggests that frontline HCWs are disproportionally affected compared to non-frontline HCWs, with managing sleep–wake cycles and anxiety symptoms being highly endorsed among frontline HCWs. As psychosocial interventions are likely to be constrained owing to the pandemic, mental healthcare must first be directed to frontline HCWs.

scholarly journals Dual-Factor Mental Health from Childhood to Early Adolescence and Associated Factors: A Latent Transition Analysis

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kimberly J. Petersen ◽  
Neil Humphrey ◽  
Pamela Qualter
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Health Status ◽  
Peer Support ◽  
Early Adolescence ◽  
Mental Health Status ◽  
Latent Transition Analysis ◽  
Emotional Symptoms ◽  
Transition Analysis ◽  
Targeted Interventions ◽  
Latent Transition

AbstractThe dual-factor model of mental health indicates the importance of simultaneously assessing symptoms and subjective wellbeing, but there is limited understanding of how dual-factor mental health changes during the transition from childhood to early adolescence and factors associated with change. The current study investigated dual-factor mental health over a 2-year period from when children were 8–9 years old to 10–11 years old (N = 2402; 48% female), using latent transition analysis. Further analyses determined whether sex and peer support were associated with initial mental health status or specific transitions during this period. Following class enumeration procedures, a 5-class model was selected at both timepoints. Classes were: (1) complete mental health, (2) vulnerable, (3) emotional symptoms but content, (4) conduct problems but content, and (5) troubled. Half of the sample changed mental health status during the study period. Sex and peer support were associated with specific mental health statuses and subsequent transitions. The findings have implications for mental health screening practice and identifying those in need of targeted interventions.

A Study on Mental Health Status of the Freshman and Graduates of in Five Universities of Shanxi Province of China

2009 ◽  
Vol 24 (S1) ◽  
pp. 1-1
Author(s):  
B. Han ◽  
R. Tang ◽  
S. Zhao ◽  
M. Xu
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Health Status ◽  
Liberal Arts ◽  
College Graduates ◽  
Mental Health Status ◽  
Shanxi Province ◽  
Medical Graduates ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Technological Universities ◽  
Liberal Arts Students

Aims:To study on mental health status of the freshman and graduates in five different universities.Methods:The 1022 freshman and 956 college graduates from five different universities were tested with the Symptom Checklist 90 (SCL-90). They came from one was general university, two technological universities, one is medical university, one is agricultural university.Results:All of the freshman and college graduates’ mental health status is inferior to the contemporaries; there are about 8.5% freshman and 11.4% graduates who have psychological problems. the SCL-90 factor scores of liberal arts students are higher than those of the science in freshman and graduates. There is significant difference between two groups (P< 0.05~P< 0.01). among the five different universities, freshman is same, but in graduates of five different universities, medical graduates have a better mental health status than other college's students do.Conclusion:It is necessary that positive educating mental health status to college students’ and trained always-cheerful character and stable mood so level of mental health status of college freshman and graduates will be improved.

scholarly journals Mental Health Status of Hostlers and Non-Hostlers in relation to Academic Achievement

2015 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Rizwan Hassan Bhat ◽  
Dr. Syed Ahmad Shah
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Academic Achievement ◽  
Health Status ◽  
Random Sampling ◽  
Sampling Method ◽  
Significant Positive Correlation ◽  
Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Mental Health Status ◽  
Positive Correlation ◽  
Clear Cut

This study was conducted to evaluate the mental health status of Hostlers and Non- Hostlers in relation to their academic achievement.. Sample random sampling method was used in this study to obtain applicable and clear-cut information. The sample of the study includes 160 students selected by sample random sampling from the Aligarh Muslim university .The mental health was measured by means of the Mental Health inventory (MHI),developed by jadish and srivastav,1995.The participants „previous two years academic achievement scores were used for assessing their academic achievement. The first finding of the study showed that academic achievement appeared as a significant predictor of mental health among hostlers .It means that there is a significant positive correlation „R‟= .931 between academic achievement and mental health among hostlers ,The second finding also showed that academic achievement appeared as a significant predictor of mental health among non- hostlers, It means that there is a significant positive correlation „R‟=.491 between academic achievement and mental health among non-hostlers. The results also reveal that hostlers showed significantly better academic achievement and mental health when compared with non- hostlers. For the analysis of the obtained data, simple linear regression analysis and t-test was used.

scholarly journals Assessing the Mental Health, Physical Activity Levels, and Resilience of Today’s Junior College Students in Self-Financing Institutions

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (17) ◽  
pp. 3210 ◽  
Author(s):  
Susan Ka Yee Chow ◽  
Edward Kwok Yiu Choi
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
College Students ◽  
Health Status ◽  
Junior College ◽  
Positive Mental Health ◽  
Mental Health Status ◽  
Health Science ◽  
Positive Correlation ◽  
Junior College Students

In recent decades, the number of adolescents and young adults with poor mental health has been increasing, particularly among students in tertiary institutions. This study investigates the physical activities, resilience, and mental health status of junior college students in Hong Kong. The questionnaire consisted of demographic characteristics, the Positive Mental Health Scale, the Brief Resilience Scale, and the Godin-Shephard Leisure-Time Physical Activity Questionnaire. Four hundred and sixteen students participated in the study. The results showed a moderate positive correlation (r = 0.485) between resilience and mental health, and a low positive correlation (r = 0.258) between resilience and physical activity. The one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) with a post hoc test showed that arts students engaged in more physical activity than students from other disciplines. A multiple regression analysis was used to examine the predictors of a positive mental health status. The significant predictors are: resilience (β = 0.704; 95% CI = 0.575–0.833; P < 0.001), physical activity score (β = 0.032; 95% CI = 0.016–0.048; P < 0.001), the male gender (β = 1.035, 95% CI = 0.171–1.900; P < 0.05), and students’ enrollment in a health science discipline (β = 1.052, 95% CI = 0.175–1.930; P < 0.05). Preventive measures, such as strengthening resilience, a broad curriculum and taking note of the demographic and cognitive characteristics of students are essential for improving the mental health of freshmen in colleges.

scholarly journals A Study of Mental Health Status of College Going Youths of Kashmir

2015 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Rizwan Hassan Bhat ◽  
Jahangeer Majeed
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Health Status ◽  
Emotional Stability ◽  
Mental Health Status ◽  
Self Concept ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
College Going ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Difference ◽  
The One

This study was conducted to evaluate the mental health status among youths. Descriptive survey Method was used in this study to obtain pertinent and precise information. The hypotheses of the study were to know the relationship between mental health status and emotional stability, overall-adjustment, autonomy, self concept, security-insecurity and intelligence of youths, to find out the difference in mental health status of youth boys and girls, to find out the difference in emotional stability, overall-adjustment, autonomy, self concept, security-insecurity and intelligence. The sample of this study included 300 youths selected by stratified random sampling from the district Baramulla Kashmir. The one standardized tool was used by the investigator to evaluate the mental health status of youths in relation to their emotional stability, overall-adjustment, autonomy, self concept, security-insecurity and intelligence. In order to draw out the results the investigator used statistical techniques like t‘tests, mean and standard deviation with graphical representations. The conclusions of the study are that there exists no significant difference between Mental health status and emotional stability, Mental health status and overall-adjustment, Mental health status and autonomy, Mental health status and self concept, Mental health status and security-insecurity, Mental health status and intelligence of youth boys and girls.

scholarly journals Mental health status of primary school children of Chittagong town

2013 ◽  
Vol 6 (1-2) ◽  
pp. 119-133
Author(s):  
Arunavo Bairagi ◽  
Md Shahinoor Rahman ◽  
Tanzir Ahmmad Tushar
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Health Status ◽  
Conduct Problem ◽  
Sampling Procedure ◽  
Mental Health Status ◽  
Primary School Children ◽  
Emotional Symptom ◽  
Dimension Score ◽  
Peer Problems ◽  
Pro Social Behavior

A total of 197 respondents (129 parents of boys and 68 parents of girls) constituted the sample of the study. To measure mental health status, Bengali version of (Mullick, 2001) Strength and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ) was used for the collection of data which was originally developed by Michael Rutter and Robert Goodman. Purposive sampling procedure was used for this purpose. The results showed that about 20.3% students had pro-social problem and 19.3% students were in borderline level in pro-social behavior. Only 0.5% students had Peer problems and 15.7% students were found at borderline level of this problem. About 6.6% students had hyperactivity problem and about 5.6% students were found at borderline level of this problem. About 1.5% students had Emotional symptom problem and 0.5% students were found at borderline level. About 19.3% students had conduct problem and 23.9% students were in borderline level of this problem. About 27.4% students were facing total difficulties problems and 38.1% students were in borderline level. In terms of above all mental health status, boys were found to have more problems than girls. But no significant differences were found between boys and girls at any dimension score or even total difficulties score. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/cujbs.v6i1-2.17238 The Chittagong Univ. J. B. Sci.,Vol. 6(1&2):119-133, 2011

scholarly journals Mental Health Status & Stress: A Comparative Study among Yoga- doer and Yoga- non doer Older Adults

2015 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Dr. Krishna J. Vaghela1
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Health Status ◽  
Comparative Study ◽  
Mental Health Status ◽  
Inventory Data ◽  
Male And Female ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Stress Inventory ◽  
The Difference

The present study has been designed to investigate the difference of mental health status and stress among yoga- doer and yoga – non doer older adults. The research was conducted over a sample of 120 older adults both yoga – doer and yoga – non doer as well as male and female.[30 yoga – doer and 30 yoga – non doer male older adults and 30 yoga – doer and 30 – yoga non doer female older adults.] All the participants were administered the mental health inventory and stress inventory. Data was analyzed using t test. The results reported that there exists a significant difference in mental health status among yoga- doer and yoga – non doer older adults both male and female. Yoga – doer older adults had better mental as compare to yoga – non doer older adults. Significant difference is also observed between yoga- doer and yoga – non doer older adults as regarding to their level of stress scores. Yoga also helpful in reduce stress level.

Impact of pharmacist provided counseling on mental health status of postmenopausal Women

2018 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 109
Author(s):  
Deekshitha P ◽  
Dhivya K ◽  
Lakshmi Prasanna S ◽  
Anusha T
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Health Status ◽  
Postmenopausal Women ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Mental Health Status ◽  
Care Hospital ◽  
Hormone Levels ◽  
Validated Questionnaire ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Impact

Menopause is described as the point of time when the last menstruation occurs in a woman. This is the period during which changes in the bleeding patterns due to alterations in the hormone levels were noticed. Due to alterations in these hormone levels, physical as well as mental health changes occur in women resulting in menopausal symptoms. Hence, this study was conducted to analyze the impact of counseling on MHS of postmenopausal women. This simple prospective interventional study was conducted in the Gynecology department of Tertiary Care Hospital for a period of 4 months in 200 patients divided into two groups. Mental health status (MHS) scores were calculated by using a validated questionnaire. Statistically significant difference in the score of baseline MHS was found between the two groups. Reduction in the score of MHS was seen in both the groups after counseling. Thus, this study revealed that providing counseling to postmenopausal women has positive impact on their mental health. Therefore, rendering effectual and repeated counseling to menopausal women depends on their need assist in leading a happy moreover healthy life. Keywords: Post menopause; Estrogen deficiency Mental health; Counseling

scholarly journals A Comparative study of Mental Health among Employed and Unemployed Young Technical Personnel

2014 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Dr. Manju Khokhar ◽  
Dr. Vibha Nagar
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Health Status ◽  
Comparative Study ◽  
Research Paper ◽  
Mental Health Status ◽  
T Test ◽  
Cultural Milieu ◽  
Technical Personnel ◽  
Significant Difference

The Purpose of the present research paper is to highlight the mental health status of employed and unemployed young technical personnel who were recently employed and also on those who remain unemployed. Mental health status was measured by M.M.H.S.I. developed by Kumar and Thakur (1986). t-test was used to find out significant difference. Results obtained by t-test showed that young technical personnel who were employed have better mental health as compared to those who were not employed. Results were interpreted in terms of Indian socio-cultural milieu.

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