Depression Differentially Predicts Quality of Life at levels of Self-Efficacy and Social Support in Cardiovascular Patients

Objective: The objectives of the study were twofold: i) to assess whether depression independently predicts four quality of life (QOL) domains in CVD patients; and ii) whether depression interacts with self-efficacy and perceived social support to predict QOL domains among cardiovascular diseases (CVD) patients. Methods: Participants were 174 CVD patients taken from three major government sector hospitals of Lahore who were assessed on self-report measures of depression, self-efficacy, social support and QOL. Results: It was found that depression was a significant negative predictor of all four QOL domains among CVD patients. Furthermore, results from regression analysis demonstrated that depression significantly interacted with self-efficacy to predict physical and environmental QOL. Additionally, depression interacted with social support to physical and social QOL. Specially, depression was a stronger negative predictor of QOL domains at lower levels of self-efficacy and social support while it was a poor predictor at higher levels of self-efficacy and support. Conclusion: It was concluded that social support and self-efficacy act as buffering factors against devastating effects of depression on QOL among CVD patients.

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Direct and Interactive Associations of Self-Efficacy and Social Support with Anxiety and Depression in Cardiovascular Patients

Journal of Cardiology Research ◽

10.36879/jcr.19.000123 ◽

2019 ◽

pp. 1-6

Keyword(s):

Social Support ◽

Self Efficacy ◽

Perceived Social Support ◽

Self Report ◽

Anxiety And Depression ◽

Patients Âgés ◽

Government Sector ◽

Cardiovascular Patients ◽

Predictors Of Depression ◽

Negative Predictor

The objectives of the study were twofold: i) perceived social support and self-efficacy would negatively predict depression and anxiety in Cardiovascular Diseases (CVD) patients; and ii) self-efficacy would moderate the association of perceived social support with anxiety and depression in CVD patients. There were 174 CVD patients (ages 19- 60 years) selected from cardiac units of government sector hospitals. They were assessed from self-report scales of self-efficacy, social support, anxiety and, depression. The results from correlation and regression analyses showed that only friend’s social support was a negative predictors of anxiety, and friend’s and significant other’s support were negative predictors of depression. Additionally, self-efficacy was a stronger negative predictor of both the anxiety and depression after controlling the effects due to social support. Finally, self-efficacy moderated the associations of friend’s and significant other’s support with anxiety and depression. It was concluded that self-efficacy and social support are significant positive resources for better mental health of CVD patients.

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Impact of Perceived Social Support on Mental Health, Quality of Life, and Disability in Post–9/11 U.S. Military Veterans

Armed Forces & Society ◽

10.1177/0095327x20919922 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 0095327X2091992

Author(s):

Eric Proescher ◽

Darrin M. Aase ◽

Holly M. Passi ◽

Justin E. Greenstein ◽

Christopher Schroth ◽

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Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Mental Health ◽

Social Support ◽

Support Group ◽

Psychosocial Functioning ◽

Perceived Social Support ◽

Self Report ◽

Post Traumatic Stress ◽

The Impact

This study examined the impact of perceived social support on mental health and psychosocial functioning in combat veterans after military deployment, including veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and veterans with comorbid PTSD and alcohol use disorder. Veterans ( n = 139; female = 23) completed self-report and clinician-administered measures of social support, mental and physical health, functional impairment, and quality of life. The cohort was divided into high, medium, and low perceived social support based on averages of the total score from the Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support. Relative to the low perceived social support group, the high perceived social support group reported fewer symptoms of PTSD, anxiety, and depression. The high perceived social support group also reported a more diverse and embedded social network, less disability, and better quality of life. Of note, the high and low perceived social support groups did not differ on age, gender, education, race ethnicity, or combat trauma exposure. These findings highlight that perceived social support may play an important role in the treatment of postwar veterans as they transition back to civilian life.

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Interplay of Self-efficacy and Social Support in Predicting Quality of Life in Cardiovascular Patients in Pakistan

Community Mental Health Journal ◽

10.1007/s10597-018-0361-6 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 55 (5) ◽

pp. 855-864 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Shameem Fatima ◽

Tahira Jibeen

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Social Support ◽

Self Efficacy ◽

Cardiovascular Patients

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Self-efficacy, social support, and quality of life among primary family-member caregivers of patients with cancer in Thailand

Journal of Health Research ◽

10.1108/jhr-01-2018-012 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 32 (2) ◽

pp. 111-122 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Anchalee Warapornmongkholkul ◽

Nopporn Howteerakul ◽

Nawarat Suwannapong ◽

Nopadol Soparattanapaisarn

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Social Support ◽

Family Member ◽

Self Efficacy ◽

Perceived Social Support ◽

Content Type ◽

Patients With Cancer ◽

The Family ◽

Primary Family

Purpose In Thailand, most patients with cancer primarily receive in-home care from their family members. However, information regarding the quality of life (QoL) of the primary family-member caregivers is scarce. The purpose of this paper is to assess primary family-member caregivers’ QoL and its association with self-efficacy and social support using a Thai version of the Caregiver Quality of Life Index-Cancer (CQOLC). Design/methodology/approach This hospital-based cross-sectional study was performed at a teaching hospital in Bangkok. Questionnaires were administered to 178 primary family-member caregivers of patients with cancer between June 2015 and July 2016, and their QoL was measured using a Thai translation of the CQOLC made by the research team. Hierarchical multiple regression analyses were performed using SPSS software (version 18). Findings Approximately 79.8 percent of primary family-member caregivers were female, 86.0 percent were 18-51 years old. In total, 52.8 percent reported having a good QoL, 60.1 percent reported a moderate level of perceived self-efficacy, and 56.7 percent reported a high level of perceived social support for providing care. Primary family-member caregivers, who provided care for male cancer patients and were co-responsible for covering the patient’s cost of care, had a lower level of perceived self-efficacy and perceived social support. They also reported having poorer QoL. The patients’ characteristics were more strongly associated with the family-member caregivers’ QoL, than the family-member caregivers’ characteristics, perceived self-efficacy, and perceived social support. Originality/value Approximately 50 percent of primary family-member caregivers reported having a good QoL. Healthcare providers should incorporate the self-efficacy concept to help improve primary family caregiver’s self-efficacy to provide care to patients with cancer, especially for individuals who are caring for male patients, and provide counseling for primary family-member caregivers regarding ways to obtain the necessary social and financial support to improve their QoL.

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The Role of Perceived Social Support on Quality of Life in Patients with Cardiovascular Diseases in Iran: A Cross-Sectional Study

10.21203/rs.3.rs-1134103/v1 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Khalil Maleki Chollou ◽

Shayesteh Shirzadi ◽

Soheila Ranjbaran ◽

Saber Gaffari-fam ◽

Towhid Babazadeh

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Social Support ◽

Perceived Social Support ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Demographic Variables ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Income Status ◽

Cardiovascular Patients

Abstract Background: Cardiovascular disease significantly impairs quality of life. Inadequate social support has been associated with poor quality of life in patients with Cardiovascular. The aim of this study was to describe social support and explore its association with quality of life among cardiovascular patients.Methods: This cross sectional study was conducted in 2020 from September to January. We selected 150 cardiovascular patients through convenience sampling. The structured questionnaires included: the Persian version of the WHOQOL-BREF was used to obtain the necessary data on the quality of life, psychometric evaluation of the interpersonal support evaluation list–short form as well as demographic variables were included in each questionnaire. Hierarchical linear regression models were used to explore the association between perceived social support and quality of life.Results: The demographic variables were able to predict 12.2% of the variance of quality of life in the first step. In the second step, after adjusting control variables, dimensions of social support the predictability increased to 29% of the variance with the addition of variables. All dimensions of social support, excluding tangible assets support, were significant predictors of quality of life in addition to monthly income status. Self-esteem support (β= 0.387) was the higher level of predictor of quality of life in cardiovascular patients.Conclusion: Overall, the current study revealed that social support is one of the strategies that cardiovascular patients can utilize to improve their quality of life and overcome their disease. It is possible to say that enhancing social support in patients improves their health and quality of life.

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Impact of hemodialysis on the wellbeing of chronic kidney diseases patients: a pre-post analysis

Middle East Current Psychiatry ◽

10.1186/s43045-020-00060-x ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 27 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Um-e-Kalsoom ◽

Sabiha Khan ◽

Israr Ahmad

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Social Support ◽

Perceived Social Support ◽

Kidney Diseases ◽

Chronic Kidney Diseases ◽

Group I ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Group Ii ◽

The Impact

Abstract Background Hemodialysis may have serious psychological impact upon patients suffering from chronic kidney diseases. The aim of the present study is to investigate the impact of hemodialysis on the wellbeing of individuals with chronic kidney diseases (CKD). Result A sample consists of (N = 100) CKD patients referred from neurology ward of Leady Reading Hospital Peshawar. Data was collected from both male (50%) and female (50%) in 2017. Participants were divided into two groups on the basis of pre-set criteria. In group I, individuals with 4–5 stage of CKD referred first time for dialysis treatment were recruited. Group II comprised of CKD patients with 1–3 stage. Demographic data sheet, Pakistan Anxiety and Depression, WHO Quality of Life scale, and Perceived Social support scale (PSS) were used to test the hypotheses. Paired sample t test was use to see the difference between pre- and post-analysis of depression, anxiety, QOL, and PSS in group I (experimental group). Results suggests significant difference on depression (p > .001), anxiety (p > .001), and QOL (p > .001), while no significant difference was reported on perceived social support (p <.673). Findings also indicate no significant difference between group I and group II on QOL depression, anxiety, and PSS. Conclusion The findings concluded that patients under hemodialysis treatment suffered from depression, anxiety, and poor quality of life.

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Theoretical Mediators of Diabetes Risk and Quality of Life Following a Diabetes Prevention Program for Latino Youth With Obesity

American Journal of Health Promotion ◽

10.1177/08901171211012951 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 089011712110129

Author(s):

Erica G. Soltero ◽

Stephanie L. Ayers ◽

Marvyn A. Avalos ◽

Armando Peña ◽

Allison N. Williams ◽

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Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Social Support ◽

Health Behaviors ◽

Self Efficacy ◽

Diabetes Prevention ◽

Latino Youth ◽

Diabetes Prevention Program ◽

Family Social Support

Purpose: This study tested self-efficacy and social support for activity and dietary changes as mediators of changes in type 2 diabetes related outcomes following a lifestyle intervention among Latino youth. Setting and Intervention: Latino adolescents (14-16 years) with obesity (BMI% = 98.1 ± 1.4) were randomized to a 3-month intervention (n = 67) that fostered self-efficacy and social support through weekly, family-centered sessions or a comparison condition (n = 69). Measures: Primary outcomes included insulin sensitivity and weight specific quality of life. Mediators included self-efficacy, friend, and family social support for health behaviors. Data was collected at baseline, 3-months, 6-months, and 12-months. Analysis: Sequential path analysis was used to examine mediators as mechanisms by which the intervention influenced primary outcomes. Results: The intervention had a direct effect on family (β = 0.33, P < .01) and friend social support (β = 0.22, P < .001) immediately following the intervention (3-months). Increased family social support mediated the intervention’s effect on self-efficacy at 6-months (β = 0.09, P < .01). However, social support and self-efficacy did not mediate long-term changes in primary outcomes ( P > .05) at 12-months. Conclusions: Family social support may improve self-efficacy for health behaviors in high-risk Latino youth, highlighting the important role of family diabetes prevention. Fostering family social support is a critical intervention target and more research is needed to understand family-level factors that have the potential to lead to long-term metabolic and psychosocial outcome in vulnerable youth.

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