scholarly journals Teaching staff physical and psychological health: an empirical study during the COVID-19 pandemic

2020 ◽  
Vol 2-3 (20) ◽  
pp. 72-83
Author(s):  
Liudmyla Karamushka ◽  
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Oksana Kredentser ◽  
Kira Tereshchenko ◽  
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...  
Keyword(s):  
Empirical Study ◽  
Physical Health ◽  
Psychological Health ◽  
Work Experience ◽  
Organizational Factors ◽  
Teaching Staff ◽  
Health It ◽  
Low Level ◽  
Health Promoting ◽  
Physical And Psychological Health

Introduction. In modern conditions, the analysis of the personal and organizational factors behind teaching staff health has become a serious challenge. Aim: to empirically investigate the level of and factors behind teaching staff health. Methods. R. Straub "Assessment of Lifestyle and Health Level" (adapted by G. Zalevski) and a passport form. Results. In general, teaching staff have low-level physical and psychological health with the life mobility indicator being the most critical. Teaching staff psychological health is higher than their physical health. It has been shown that teaching staffs age, work experience and qualifications have negative correlations with the levels of their physical and psychological health. Conclusions. The results of the study indicate that teaching staff health is a serious problem, which has become especially acute during the pandemic COVID-19. There is a pressing need for effective organizational and individual teaching staff health promoting programs.

scholarly journals Book Review: Stress in the Modern World: Understanding Science and Society

2017 ◽  
Vol 57 (2) ◽  
pp. 153
Author(s):  
Mina Chercourt
Keyword(s):  
Psychological Health ◽  
Modern World ◽  
Health It ◽  
Science And Society ◽  
Impact Stress ◽  
Stress Experience ◽  
Physical And Psychological Health ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Understanding Science

Stress in the Modern World: Understanding Science and Society is a two-volume reference set that looks at a wide array of aspects of stress. It looks at the impact stress has on both physical and psychological health. It offers both theoretical and practical perspectives. It “presents a variety of theories, external and internal triggers of the stress experience, and both effective and ineffective coping mechanisms” (xvi).

scholarly journals Emotional and physical health benefits of expressive writing

2005 ◽  
Vol 11 (5) ◽  
pp. 338-346 ◽  
Author(s):  
Karen A. Baikie ◽  
Kay Wilhelm
Keyword(s):  
Physical Health ◽  
Psychological Health ◽  
Expressive Writing ◽  
Health Benefits ◽  
Psychological Outcomes ◽  
Therapeutic Tool ◽  
Writing Paradigm ◽  
Physical And Psychological Health ◽  
Emotional Events ◽  
Do So

Writing about traumatic, stressful or emotional events has been found to result in improvements in both physical and psychological health, in non-clinical and clinical populations. In the expressive writing paradigm, participants are asked to write about such events for 15–20 minutes on 3–5 occasions. Those who do so generally have significantly better physical and psychological outcomes compared with those who write about neutral topics. Here we present an overview of the expressive writing paradigm, outline populations for which it has been found to be beneficial and discuss possible mechanisms underlying the observed health benefits. In addition, we suggest how expressive writing can be used as a therapeutic tool for survivors of trauma and in psychiatric settings.

scholarly journals Perceived Physical and Psychological Health in Middle Adulthood : Links to Marital Satisfaction, Age of Marriage, and SES

2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
pp. 31-54
Author(s):  
Nilay Pekel Uludağlı ◽  
Şeyda Pekçetin
Keyword(s):  
Theoretical Model ◽  
Marital Satisfaction ◽  
Physical Health ◽  
Psychosocial Factors ◽  
Psychological Health ◽  
Marital Relationship ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Middle Adulthood ◽  
Physical And Psychological Health ◽  
Age Of Marriage

Background: The life course health development approach, as a new theoretical model relating to health, dwells on psychosocial factors as well as biological factors, and it proposes that the effects of developmental timing unfolding over one’s lifespan should be considered. Based on this theoretical model, as well as empirical studies relating to marriage and health, one of the psychosocial factors that may contribute to the health of middle-aged individuals is the marital relationship. Aims: The aim of this study – conducted with individuals in middle adulthood – is to investigate the relationships between marital satisfaction, age at the time of marriage, SES (socioeconomic status) and psychological and physical health. Method: Data was collected from middle-aged individuals between 40–69 years in Turkey (160 women and 142 men). The World Health Organization Quality of Life Measurement Tool, Brief Symptom Inventory, Marriage Life Scale, and a Demographic Information Form were used to assess the participants’ perceived physical and psychological health, their marital satisfaction, their age of marriage, and SES. Results: A path analysis indicated that the age of marriage was positively related, and perceived psychological health problems were negatively related to perceived physical health. Both marital satisfaction and SES were negatively related to perceived psychological health problems. Upon examination of the mediator role of psychological health problems and SES, it was observed that both marital satisfaction and SES were related to perceived physical health through perceived psychological health problems. Also, the age of marriage was related to perceived psychological health problems via SES. Conclusion: The findings showed that marriage is an important component in the evaluation of perceived health in middle age; individuals are healthier when they get married at a more mature age and have a positive marital relationship.

scholarly journals The Current Health and Wellbeing of the Survivors of the Rana Plaza Building Collapse in Bangladesh: A Qualitative Study

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (13) ◽  
pp. 2342 ◽  
Author(s):  
Humayun Kabir ◽  
Myfanwy Maple ◽  
Md Shahidul Islam ◽  
Kim Usher
Keyword(s):  
Physical Health ◽  
Psychological Health ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
Building Collapse ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Health And Wellbeing ◽  
Emotional Outcomes ◽  
Physical And Psychological Health ◽  
Depth Interviews

This study aims to identify the ongoing physical and psychological health vulnerabilities of the readymade garment (RMG) factory workers involved in the Rana Plaza building collapse in 2013, along with their experiences within the current socioeconomic and political contexts of Bangladesh. Seventeen Rana Plaza survivors participated in unstructured, face-to-face, in-depth interviews. Interviews were thematically analyzed using Haddon’s matrix to examine pre-event, event, and post-event injury experiences. The collapse of the Rana Plaza building resulted in significant physical and emotional trauma for those who survived the event. The majority of the participants were forced to attend work on the day of the collapse. Participants reported physical health complaints related to bone injuries/fractures and amputation, severe headache, kidney problems, and functional difficulties. In addition to the reported physical health issues, the participants revealed psychological health issues including trauma, depression and suicidal ideation, sleep disorders, anxiety, and sudden anger. Participants described barriers to their potential for re-employment in the RMG sector and outlined their limited access to free healthcare for follow-up treatment. Those who survived the collapse of the Rana Plaza building continue to experience significant adverse physical and emotional outcomes related to the disaster. Yet, they have little recourse to ensure the availability of adequate health care and rehabilitation. Given the international reliance on the Bangladeshi RMG industry, continued pressure to ensure care is provided for these survivors, and to reduce the risk of future disasters, is necessary.

Study on Sports Games Based on Smart Materials

2014 ◽  
Vol 484-485 ◽  
pp. 22-25
Author(s):  
Juan Li
Keyword(s):  
Physical Fitness ◽  
Physical Health ◽  
Future Development ◽  
Psychological Health ◽  
Smart Materials ◽  
Active Role ◽  
Human Being ◽  
Development Education ◽  
Physical Health Problems ◽  
Physical And Psychological Health

Health has been an important topic on which the human being is very concerned. If the human civilization intends to pass on from generation to generation, the life must continue. As the juveniles and children are the successors of the future of mankind, therefore, their health has been paid more and more attention. As a survey showed, in recent years, China's juvenile physical health problems became more and more serious. With the decline of physical fitness, the psychological health is also severely affected. These problems would affect our future development. Education in form of sports games is an effective method for the juveniles, which can not only develop a fit body and a healthy mind of them, but also explore their intelligence and change their mentality. This article through the researches on sports games based on smart materials identifies the influence of sports games on the juvenile's physical and psychological health, intelligence and personality and so on, in hopes of playing an active role in guiding the juveniles health development.

scholarly journals BEHAVIORAL ACTIVATION FOR FAMILY CAREGIVERS OF PEOPLE WITH DEMENTIA: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW AND META-ANALYSIS

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. S109-S109
Author(s):  
Xinyi Xu ◽  
Rick Kwan ◽  
Angela Y M Leung
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Physical Health ◽  
Family Caregivers ◽  
Psychological Health ◽  
Behavioral Activation ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Neuropsychiatric Symptoms ◽  
People With Dementia ◽  
Physical And Psychological Health

Abstract Behavioural activation (BA) aims to increase positive response-contingent environmental reinforcement and help caregivers to engage in pleasant and constructive activities, and therefore improve psychological and physical health among family caregivers of people with dementia (PWD). However, knowledge of the effectiveness of BA in this population remains limited. The current study applied a systematic review and meta-analysis in order to determine the effectiveness of BA among family caregivers of PWD. Literature was searched in PubMed, Medline, CINAHL, Cochrane, Embase and PsycINFO published from March 1988 to March 2018. Seven Randomized Control Trials (RCT)s evaluating the effects of BA in family caregivers of PWD were eligible to be included in this review. Cochrane’s guideline was used in order to measure risk of bias and extract data. A random effects model was used to pool the effect size. Family caregivers of PWD receiving BA that only for caregivers demonstrated a statistically significant reduction in depression (n=3; 311 participants; Cohen’d=0.55; 95% CI: 0.30 to 0.81; P<0.001). BA also had a positive impact on interlukin-6, negative affect of caregiving, relationship satisfaction, dysfunctional thoughts and distress related to neuropsychiatric symptoms of PWD for family caregivers. The available evidence suggests that future studies are needed to focus on better ways of administering BA to family caregivers of PWD, to improve their physical and psychological health. Meanwhile, more RCTs to investigate the effects of BA on psychological and physical health for family caregivers of PWD is needed.

Cultural differences in the association between subjective age and health: evidence from the Israeli component of the Survey of Health, Ageing and Retirement in Europe (SHARE-Israel)

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-16
Author(s):  
Yoav S. Bergman ◽  
Amit Shrira
Keyword(s):  
Soviet Union ◽  
Physical Health ◽  
Psychological Health ◽  
Former Soviet Union ◽  
Subjective Age ◽  
Access To Health Services ◽  
Access To Health ◽  
Israeli Arabs ◽  
Physical And Psychological Health

Abstract Research has demonstrated that holding a young subjective age (i.e. feeling younger than one's chronological age) has been associated with various positive aspects of physical and psychological health. However, little is known about how such associations differ between cultural sub-groups within a given society. Accordingly, the current study focused on the Israeli component of the Survey of Health, Ageing and Retirement in Europe (SHARE-Israel) and aimed to explore the moderating role of culture on the association between subjective age and objective physical health, subjective physical health and psychological health. Data were collected from 1,793 respondents, who were classified into three groups: veteran Israeli Jews, immigrants from the former Soviet Union and Israeli Arab citizens. Age ranged from 50 to 105 (mean = 69.65, standard deviation = 9.49). All participants rated their subjective age and filled out scales examining six dimensions covering psychological health, as well as objective and subjective physical health. Across all examined dimensions, an older subjective age was associated with unfavourable health outcomes. For the majority of health dimensions, the subjective age–health links were most prominent among Israeli Arabs. Results are discussed from both a general societal standpoint (i.e. group differences in access to health services), as well as from the individual's specific role in his or her culture and society.

scholarly journals Sense of Coherence and Physical Health. Testing Antonovsky’'s Theory

2006 ◽  
Vol 6 ◽  
pp. 2212-2219 ◽  
Author(s):  
Trine Flensborg-Madsen ◽  
Søren Ventegodt ◽  
Joav Merrick
Keyword(s):  
Physical Health ◽  
Sense Of Coherence ◽  
Psychological Health ◽  
Medical Center ◽  
Strong Association ◽  
Causal Link ◽  
Emotional Aspects ◽  
Mental Construct ◽  
Physical And Psychological Health ◽  
The University

In a previous paper, we argued that the original 29-item sense of coherence (SOC) scale developed by Aaron Antonovsky (1923–1994) was insufficient according to its reflection of SOC. The purpose of this study was to create a new version of the original 29-item SOC scale in order to test his hypothesis of a causal link between SOC and physical health. This shorter version was built on the exact same idea, theory, and conceptualization used by Antonovsky, which resulted in a SOC scale containing only 9 abstract questions. These nine questions, in addition to two questions about physical and psychological health, made up a questionnaire answered by 100 people at the entrance hall of the University Medical Center (Rigshospitalet) in Copenhagen. According to Antonovsky’s famous hypothesis, a strong association should be found between SOC and physical health, but surprisingly, we found that the new scale was falsifying the hypothesis, with a correlation between SOC and physical health of only r = 0.044 (NS). However, a highly significant correlation was found with psychological health with r = 0.502 (p= <0.0005). The authors are in a predicament since we strongly believe in Antonovsky’s famous idea of the relationship between SOC and health. However, we believe that it is our emotional aspects that primarily determine our physical health, which we will demonstrate in a subsequent study, but the reason we did not find any significant correlation in this study was the fact that our nine-item SOC scale was very mental (mental in the sense of applying to conscious cognition and attitude). We consider the mental aspects to determine our psychological health and the emotional aspects to determine our physical health. Our conclusion is that the original 29-item SOC scale mixed a few emotional aspects into the otherwise mental construct, which is the reason for the relatively low correlations found until now, when using the original scale.

scholarly journals Physical and Psychological Health Conditions of Older Adults Classified as Gardeners or Nongardeners

HortScience ◽  
2009 ◽  
Vol 44 (1) ◽  
pp. 206-210 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sin-Ae Park ◽  
Candice A. Shoemaker ◽  
Mark D. Haub
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Physical Health ◽  
Psychological Health ◽  
Leisure Time ◽  
Health Conditions ◽  
Hand Strength ◽  
Pinch Force ◽  
Sf 36 ◽  
Physical And Psychological Health

The objective of this study was to compare the physical and psychological health conditions and leisure-time activities, particularly physical activities (PAs), of older gardeners and nongardeners. Fifty-three older adults were recruited from the community of Manhattan, KS. Three groups were classified based on results from the Community Healthy Activities Model Program for Seniors questionnaire: active gardeners (n = 11) classified as gardeners that met the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) PA recommendation through gardening; gardeners (n = 14) classified as gardeners that did not meet the CDC's PA recommendation through gardening; and nongardeners (n = 28). Overall physical and mental health conditions were determined with the Short-Form 36 Health Survey (SF-36), hand function (hand strength and pinch force) was determined by dynamometers, and bone mineral density (BMD) was determined by dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry. Active gardeners were significantly different from gardeners and nongardeners in physical health (P ≤ 0.05) on SF-36. There were no differences in mental health among the three groups, but all groups had scores higher than the U.S. general population. Active gardeners + gardeners had greater hand strength and pinch force than nongardeners. There was no difference in BMD among the groups, but all subjects had higher scores than the standard BMD value for their age. The only significant difference of caloric expenditure in leisure-time PAs among the groups was gardening (P < 0.001). In conclusion, gardening can be a useful strategy to meet the CDC's PA recommendation. In addition to the health benefits linked to regular PA, this study showed that gardening promotes hand strength, pinch force, and overall physical health.

scholarly journals Association Between Mode of Birth and Self-Reported Maternal Physical and Psychological Health Problems at 10 Weeks Postpartum

2012 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 115-125 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jennifer Fenwick ◽  
Yvonne Hauck ◽  
Virginia Schmeid ◽  
Satvinder Dhaliwal ◽  
Janice Butt
Keyword(s):  
Physical Health ◽  
Psychological Health ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Physical Problems ◽  
Emergency Cesarean ◽  
Physical Health Problems ◽  
Mode Of Birth ◽  
Physical And Psychological Health

AIM:To determine the association between mode of birth and physical and psychological health problems reported at 10 weeks postpartum.METHODS:A cross-sectional, self-report survey was completed by 2,699 Western Australian women at 10 weeks postpartum. Information on birth mode and physical and psychological health was sought. Descriptive statistics and frequency distributions were performed to describe the sample. Logistic regression was used to determine the association between mode of birth and the reported number of physical health problems (two or more and three or more) and two psychological health problems.RESULTS:The occurrence of physical health problems for all women were incontinence (11.5%), no bowel control (2.6%), backache (41%), heavy bleeding (14.1%), and excessive fatigue or tiredness (35.7%). A significant association was found between all cesarean sections (elective and emergency) and the number of physical health problems compared to spontaneous vaginal births. Women who had an emergency cesarean were most likely (OR= 3.15, CI = 2.40–4.13,p< 0.0005) to report two or more physical problems, whereas women who had an elective cesarean were more likely (OR= 2.75, CI = 2.08–3.63,p< 0.0005) to report three or more physical problems.Nearly 15% of women reported being unhappy for more than a few days. This was highest in women having an emergency cesarean (16.4%) and lowest in women giving birth spontaneously (13.5%). Some 6.4% of women stated they were constantly reliving negative thoughts of birth and/or labor. Women who had an emergency cesarean were more likely (OR= 3.10, CI = 1.96–4.89,p< 0.0005) to choose this item and they were also more likely (OR= 2.04, CI = 1.01–4.13,p< 0.047) to experience both psychological health items.CONCLUSION:Women’s reports of health problems within the first 10 weeks postpartum are concerning and warrant ongoing attention. The prevalence of health problems was higher in women who had experienced a cesarean. This information on morbidity postbirth is essential for women and their care providers in making informed decisions around available birth options.

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