scholarly journals Factors Determining the Involvement in Non-Religious Activities in the Parish: A Cross-Sectional Study of the Catholic Laity

Religions ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (12) ◽  
pp. 1097
Author(s):  
Krzysztof Jurek ◽  
Jadwiga Plewko ◽  
Małgorzata Szyszka
Keyword(s):  
Catholic Church ◽  
Social Activity ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Social Attitudes ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Religious Activities ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Parish Community ◽  
Charitable Activities ◽  
Church Organizations

Charitable activities of the Catholic Church in Poland are carried out primarily at two levels: national church organizations, diocesan and religious, and at the level of less formalized parish organizations. The data show a relatively low percentage of people who are strongly involved in parish activities and in non-religious (social, charitable) affairs of the parish community. The first purpose of this paper is to indicate the socio-demographic features that characterize people who are socially engaged. The second aim is to search for model regularities indicating determinants of social activity of parishioners. We conducted the research in parishes of Lublin Archdiocese in 2020. The research sample was 1867 people, of whom 70% were women. The average age of the respondents was 54.31 years. We have selected predictors that characterise the participants of the non-religious activities in the parish. Referring to the theoretical model of social participation and the concept of social capital, we have indicated the factors that shape the pro-social attitudes of parish members.

Religious Beliefs along the Suicidal Path in Northern Taiwan

2011 ◽  
Vol 63 (3) ◽  
pp. 255-269 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chun-Kai Fang ◽  
Hsin-Chin Lu ◽  
Shen-Ing Liu ◽  
Yi-Wen Sun
Keyword(s):  
Suicidal Ideation ◽  
Religious Beliefs ◽  
Suicide Attempts ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Religious Groups ◽  
Religious Activities ◽  
Suicidal Tendency ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Northern Taiwan

This study aimed to understand the current inclinations toward depression and compulsion for members of four different religious groups, and to predict religious beliefs along the suicide path through analyzing the lifetime prevalence of suicidal ideation and suicide attempts for members of these religious groups. Participants in this cross-sectional study, which adopted purposive sampling, were members of Christianity, Catholicism, Buddhism, and Taoism in northern Taiwan. In the case of suicide experiences, suicides among people one knows, and tendency toward compulsion and depression, there are statistical differences between the four religions. According to the results, some people with suicidal tendency will attend religious activities; therefore, we predict that religious beliefs play an important role in suicide prevention.

scholarly journals Adherence to Traditional Chinese Postpartum Practices and Postpartum Depression: A Cross-Sectional Study in Hunan, China

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pengfei Guo ◽  
Dong Xu ◽  
Zeyan Liew ◽  
Hua He ◽  
Peter Brocklehurst ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Postpartum Depression ◽  
Social Activity ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Hunan Province ◽  
Personal Hygiene ◽  
Depression Symptoms ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Activity Restrictions

Background: The relationship between adherence to traditional Chinese postpartum practices (known as “doing-the-month”) and postpartum depression (PPD) remains unknown. Practices including restrictions on diet, housework and social activity, personal hygiene, and cold contact, could introduce biological, psychological, and socio-environmental changes during postpartum.Methods: The cross-sectional study included 955 postpartum women in obstetric clinics in Hunan Province of China between September 2018 to June 2019. Thirty postpartum practices were collected by a self-report online structured questionnaire. Postpartum depression symptoms were assessed by the Chinese version of the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS). Multivariable linear regression was used to estimate the differences in EPDS scores according to adherence to postpartum practices. Firth's bias-reduced logistic regression was employed to analyze the binary classification of having PPD symptoms (EPDS ≥ 10).Results: Overall, both moderate and low adherence to postpartum practices appeared to be associated with higher EPDS scores (adjusted difference 1.07, 95% CI 0.20, 1.94 for overall moderate adherence; and adjusted difference 1.72, 95% CI 0.84, 2.60 for overall low adherence). In analyses by practice domain, low adherence to housework-related and social activity restrictions was associated with having PPD symptoms compared with high adherence (OR 1.61, 95% CI 1.07, 2.43).Conclusions: Low adherence to traditional Chinese postpartum practices was associated with higher EPDS scores indicating PPD symptoms, especially in the domain of housework-related and social activity restrictions. Psychosocial stress and unsatisfactory practical support related to low adherence to postpartum practices might contribute to PPD. Longitudinal study and clinical assessment would be needed to confirm these findings.

scholarly journals KAP STUDY ON MENSTRUATION AND MENSTRUAL HYGIENE AMONG COLLEGE GIRLS - A CROSS SECTIONAL STUDY

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (9) ◽  
Author(s):  
Dr. Mitali G. Patel ◽  
Dr. Darshan K. Mahyavanshi ◽  
Dr. Sunil Nayak
Keyword(s):  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sufficient Information ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Religious Activities ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Menstrual Hygiene ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Culture Of Silence

Background: In many developing countries, a culture of silence surrounds the topic of menstruation and related issues; as results many young girls having lack of appropriate and sufficient information regarding menstrual hygiene. This may result in incorrect and unhealthy behavior during their menstrual periods. Objectives: To assess knowledge, belief, ideas, sources of knowledge and practice of menstrual hygiene among girls of GMERS Medical College, Valsad. Methods: It is a cross sectional study conducted in GMERS Medical College, Valsad. The sample size was 203 girls (1styr-61 girls, IIndyr – 82 girls, IIIrdyr – 60 girls) all girls those were present on the day of study were included in study sample. Data was collected by pre-designed Questionnaire. The obtained data was analyzed by using SPSS (Statistical Package for Social Science), Chi- Square test was used to associate various findings. Results: During our study, we found that 84% girls had knowledge about menstruation before they experienced first and Mother was found to be the main source of information. Most of girls religious activities were restricted during periods in both Hindus (73%) and Muslims (90%) religion.86.7% girls use sanitary napkins where as 13.3% girls use clothes and reuse them. Conclusion: Menstrual hygiene is a vital aspect of health education for girls. Significantly more number of girls in the urban area was using commercially available sanitary pads as compare to the rural girls. For improvement of menstrual hygiene, sanitary napkins should be made universally available and at affordable cost. Key words: Menstrual hygiene, Sanitary napkin, Reproductive health, College girls, Myths.

Combined Association of Multiple Chronic Diseases and Social Isolation With Functional Disability in Elderly Stroke Patients: A Multicentre Cross-sectional Study in China

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiangxiang Liu ◽  
Hong-jie Yu ◽  
Yan Gao ◽  
Jing Zhou ◽  
Mingchao Zhou ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Chronic Diseases ◽  
Social Isolation ◽  
Functional Disability ◽  
Social Activity ◽  
Clinical Information ◽  
Final Analysis ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Stroke Patients ◽  
Cross Sectional

Abstract BackgroundMultiple chronic diseases (MCDs) and social isolation are independent risk factors related with stroke and disability, but it is unknown whether the combination of these two conditions resulted from ageing related to functional disability in stroke patients. The purpose of this study was to probe the relationship between combination of MCDs, social isolation and functional disability in elderly stroke patients.MethodsA multicentre and cross-sectional study was conducted in the Departments of Rehabilitation Medicine of 103 hospitals located in 23 cities across China. Stroke patients aged over 60 years were selected as participants. Demographic characteristics, lifestyles and clinical information were investigated by questionnaire and medical records. Multi-nominal logistic regression model was used to explore the association of MCDs, social isolation and their combination with functional disability assessed by Barthel Index Scale.ResultsA total of 4281 elderly stroke patients were included in the final analysis. The proportion of social isolation and MCDs (>1) increased by the severity of functional disability. Social isolation was associated with increased risks for mild (33%), moderate (175%), and severe (833%) functional disability significantly in their comparisons with those without social isolation and MCDs. The intragroup odds ratio (OR) of MCDs increased by its number and the intergroup of OR increased by the severity of functional disability significantly. Social isolation and ≥3 MCDs associated the highest risk for severe (OR= 38.24, 95%CI: 14.76-99.07) and moderate (OR = 9.74, 95%CI: 3.62-26.22) functional disability, but not significant for mild group.ConclusionsMCDs, social isolation, and their combination were associated with functional disability in Chinese elderly stroke patients. Future secondary prevention and rehabilitation for functional disability in this population should underscore both social activity and the combined treatments of MCDs.Clinical Trial Registration NOChiCTR2000034067.

scholarly journals Khat Dependency and Psychophysical Symptoms among Chewers in Jazan Region, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

2016 ◽  
Vol 2016 ◽  
pp. 1-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maged El-Setouhy ◽  
Rashad M. Alsanosy ◽  
Abdallah Alsharqi ◽  
Ahmed A. Ismail
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Psychological Symptoms ◽  
Social Activity ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Khat Chewing ◽  
Structured Questionnaire ◽  
Saudi Male

Background. Khat chewing is highly prevalent in Africa, Yemen and Jazan region, southwest of Saudi Arabia. Most of Jazani Khat chewers consider khat session as a social activity and do not consider khat dependency. The aim of this study was to explore khat dependency and its relationship with the psychophysical symptoms among chewers.Methods. Cross-sectional study on seventy Saudi male khat chewers living in Jazan area. Psychological dependence to khat chewing was evaluated using the Severity of Dependency Scale (SDS). The participants filled in a self-administrated assisted structured questionnaire designed to collect data about their medical history, neurological symptoms, and their chewing behavior.Results. Half (52.2%) of khat chewers showed psychological dependency. Those having longer khat sessions (≥6 hours) were more liable for dependency. Physical and psychological symptoms were more prevalent among khat dependent chewers.Conclusions. khat has a psychological dependence effect that can be measured by the SDS, even in low doses and with irregular use. SDS scale is a useful tool to expect the burden of either physical or psychological symptoms on khat chewers.

scholarly journals Relationship Between Social Activity and Frailty in Japanese Older Women During Restriction on Outings due to COVID-19

2021 ◽  
Vol 24 (4) ◽  
pp. 320-324
Author(s):  
Michiko Akita ◽  
Naoto Otaki ◽  
Miyuki Yokoro ◽  
Megumu Yano ◽  
Norikazu Tanino ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Women ◽  
Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Social Activity ◽  
Mail Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Multivariate Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Study Setting

Background  This study investigated the relationship between social activities and frailty during the restriction on outings due to COVID-19.  Design  A cross-sectional study.  Setting and Subjects  This study was conducted in City Nishinomiya of Prefecture Hyogo, in Japan. A mail survey was carried out among women aged 65 years or older in May 2020. A population of 293 women aged 65 years or older living in the community was recruited for the study and 213 of them were analyzed.  Measurements  The survey included questions on sex, age, height, weight, and social activity. Social activity consisted of participation in social organizations and their frequency, as well as frequency of interaction with family and friends. The survey also asked if regular social activity had been impeded by COVID-19.  Results  A significant association was found between frailty and hindered interaction with friends (β: 0.176, p = .014). Multivariate linear regression analysis confirmed that this association was also significant in Model 1 (β: 0.158, p = .025), and Model 2 (β: 0.148, p = .034).  Conclusions  No association between being hindered in social activity and frailty was found in older women living in the community during the restriction on outings due to COVID-19. 

scholarly journals Self-Efficacy, Social Activity, and Spirituality in the Care of Elderly Patients with Polypharmacy in Germany—A Multicentric Cross-Sectional Study within the HoPES3 Trial

Healthcare ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (10) ◽  
pp. 1312
Author(s):  
Noemi Sturm ◽  
Regina Stolz ◽  
Friederike Schalhorn ◽  
Jan Valentini ◽  
Johannes Krisam ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Networks ◽  
Psychosocial Factors ◽  
Drug Safety ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Social Activity ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Spiritual Needs ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
And Behaviors

About one third of Europe’s elderly population takes ≥5 drugs. Polypharmacy increases their risk of adverse drug reactions. To ensure drug safety, innovative approaches are needed. The aim of this cross-sectional study was to explore the relationship between psychosocial factors and medication-related beliefs and behaviors. Medication lists of 297 patients were recorded according to the ATC classification. Correlations between the dependent variables, Medication Adherence (MARS) and Beliefs about Medicines (BMQ), and independent variables, General Self-Efficacy (GSE), self-efficacy for managing chronic diseases (SES6G), spiritual needs (SpNQ), patient activity (PAM), loneliness (DJG), and social networks (LSNS), were measured. Patients with higher self-efficacy (OR: 1.113; 95% CI [1.056–1.174]; p < 0.001) or self-confidence in managing their chronic condition (OR: 1.188; 95% CI [1.048–1.346]; p <0.007) also showed higher adherence. Lonely patients (OR: 0.420; 95% CI [0.267–0.660]; p <0.001) and those with a need for inner peace (OR: 0.613; 95% CI [0.444–0.846], p = 0.003) were more likely nonadherent. Stronger positive beliefs about medications’ usefulness weakly correlated with higher scores on the SES6G (ρ = 0.178, p = 0.003) and GSES scale (ρ = 0.121, p = 0.042), patient activity (ρ = 0.155, p = 0.010) and functioning social networks scale (ρ = 0.159, p = 0.008). A weak positive correlation was found between loneliness and the belief that drugs were harmful (ρ = 0.194, p = 0.001). Furthermore, interesting correlations were detected regarding the number of medications and overuse beliefs. Psychosocial factors, such as self-efficacy, loneliness, and spiritual needs and medication-related beliefs and behaviors seem to interrelate. Addressing these factors may improve medication management and drug safety.

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