scholarly journals The influence of an osteopathic treatment on pregnant women on expected date of delivery on the course of parturition and the subjective well-being: A Pilot Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 3-12
Author(s):  
Andrea Tauch
Keyword(s):  
Treatment Group ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Subjective Well Being ◽  
Drug Induced ◽  
Induced Labor ◽  
Birth Complications ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Osteopathic Treatment

Background: The reduction of birth complications is of high interest in terms of the physical and mental health of mother and child. Furthermore, passing the calculated birth date comes along with physical and psychological stress in many late-term pregnant women. Objective: The purpose of this study was to explore the effect of one osteopathic treatment on selected birth complications and on the subjective well-being of the mother. The effect of OMT on vital signs as well as the actual date of delivery and the need of labor inductions was observed. The women’s subjective experience with the treatment was interrogated through a questionnaire. Methods: 58 pregnant women took part in this pragmatic controlled pilot study including one treatment group (n=29) and one control group with usual obstetric care (n=29). The treatment group received one osteopathic treatment on the expected date of delivery. Spielberger’s State test, fetal heart rate, mother´s heart rate and blood pressure were compared before and after the treatment tested through t-test. Selected maternal complications (using the Fisher Exact Test), actual date of delivery and drug-induced labor were compared between groups. Results: No differences in rate of selected complications were observed between groups (p=1). The subjective well-being showed significant differences before and after treatment (p<0.001) and correlated with the analysis of the questionnaire. The actual date of birth was significantly earlier in treatment group than control group (p=0.002). No statistically significant differences were ob-served in terms of drug-induced labor induction (p=0.104). Conclusions: In terms of birth complications further studies with higher number of treatments, earlier onset of treatment and/or treatment during birth with randomized subjects and three groups are highly recommended. Significant effects on the subjective well-being and the due date could be observed which indicate further studies. Keywords: pregnancy, birth process, osteopathic treatment, subjective well-being

Gratitude and Loneliness: Enhancing Health and Well-Being in Older Adults

2019 ◽  
Vol 41 (8) ◽  
pp. 772-793 ◽  
Author(s):  
Monica Y. Bartlett ◽  
Sarah N. Arpin
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Treatment Group ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Subjective Health ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Subjective Well Being ◽  
Health Symptoms ◽  
Group Self ◽  
Health And Well Being ◽  
Improve Health

We experimentally investigated gratitude’s impact on loneliness and health in older adults. Participants were assigned to a daily gratitude writing exercise (treatment group) or a control group. Self-reported loneliness and health (i.e., subjective well-being, subjective health, health symptoms) were measured daily over a 3-week period. In support of our hypotheses, within-person variability in gratitude predicted differences in loneliness and health. Furthermore, those in the treatment group showed stronger cumulative effects of gratitude on loneliness and health symptoms when aggregated across the 20-day study. Additionally, a series of conditional, multilevel indirect effect models found that loneliness acted as a mechanism for gratitude’s differential impact on subjective well-being and health symptoms across conditions. Taken together, this study provides initial evidence that a simple gratitude exercise can strengthen associations among daily gratitude and loneliness and, consequently, improve health, for older adults.

scholarly journals HUSBAND’S SUPPORT PARTICIPATION FOR PREGNANT WOMEN THROUGH VIDEO IN FE TABLET CONSUMPTION

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 52-57
Author(s):  
Utami Dewi ◽  
Fidyah Aminin ◽  
Nurniati TR ◽  
Vina Jayanti
Keyword(s):  
Treatment Group ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Control Group Design ◽  
Group Design ◽  
The Family ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Target Set ◽  
The Government

The Indonesian government has initiated the provision of iron tablet supplementations to pregnant women. However, the lack of support from the family, especially husbands, in controlling the consumption of these tablets has resulted in the government program not being able to achieve the target set. This quasi experimental study used a pre-posttest model with a control group design. In this study, there were two groups, namely the treatment group and the control group who were given a questionnaire before and after the intervention. The treatment group was given intervention in the form of a husband's mentoring video, while the control group received services in the form of health education with sample size for each group at 47 persons. The results of the analysis showed there were more respondents who experienced the increased knowledge, i.e., 30 persons when compared to those in the control group by only 16 persons. It was then concluded that the use of video to increase the participation of husbands as a companion to remind the wife to consume iron supplementation was significant.

scholarly journals Pelatihan Mindfulness Teaching untuk Meningkatkan Kesejahteraan Subjektif Guru Sekolah Inklusi

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 49-60
Author(s):  
Ulin Nuha Rahmawati ◽  
Fuad Nashori ◽  
Ratna S. Rachmahana
Keyword(s):  
Satisfaction With Life ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Satisfaction With Life Scale ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Subjective Well Being ◽  
School Teachers ◽  
Control Group Design ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Inclusive School

This study aimed to examine the effectiveness of mindfulness teaching training in improving the subjective well-being of teachers in an inclusive school in Yogyakarta. This research used non-randomized pretest-posttest control group design. There were 22 respondents which divided into 11 respondents for treatment group and 11 respondents for control group. They were asked to complete a survey consists of the satisfaction with life scale (SWLS) and positive and negative scale (PANAS) before and after experiment. The results showed that there is a significant difference between the subjective well-being of inclusive school teachers group given mindfulness teaching training and that of the teachers in the teachers group without mindfulness teaching training. This finding indicates that mindfulness teaching training was effective to improve inclusive school teachers’ subjective well-being.

scholarly journals Social Support and Acceptance Commitment Therapy on Subjective Well-Being and Mental Health of COVID-19 Patient

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (G) ◽  
pp. 238-243
Author(s):  
Imamatul Faizah ◽  
Yanis Kartini ◽  
Ratna Yunita Sari ◽  
Riska Rohmawati ◽  
Raden Khairiyatul Afiyah ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Social Support ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Subjective Well Being ◽  
Acceptance Commitment Therapy ◽  
Commitment Therapy ◽  
Before And After ◽  
The Difference

BACKGROUND: The COVID-19 pandemic does not only have a physical impact on the sufferers, restrictions on social interaction, and the existence of negative stigma from residents, but also have an impact on mental health and self-assessment on the patient. Nursing interventions can improve the mental health and happiness of patients, namely by providing social support and providing acceptance commitment therapy by the health workers. The provision of social support and acceptance commitment therapy aims to produce a meaningful life for patients undergoing treatment. AIM: The aim of this study was to determine the effect of social support and acceptance commitment therapy on subjective well-being and mental health of COVID-19 patients. METHODS: The research design used is quasi-experimental research with dependent pre-test and post-test samples. The sampling technique used is consecutive sampling to determine the sample according to the inclusion and exclusion criteria, with a total sample of 106 respondents who were divided into 53 respondents for the intervention group and 53 respondents for the control group. The independent variables in this study are social support and acceptance commitment therapy. Meanwhile, the dependent variables in this study are subjective well-being and mental health. The instruments used in this research are The Social Support Questionnaire, Mental Health Inventory, and Satisfaction with Life Scale. Statistical analysis was conducted using t-test with p < 0.5. RESULTS: The results show that in the intervention group, the difference in mean subjective well-being before and after the intervention is 6.88, while the difference in the mean of mental health before and after the intervention is 39.71. Furthermore, in the control group, the difference in mean subjective well-being before and after the intervention is 0.17, while the difference in the mean of mental health before and after the intervention is 0.02. Data analysis shows that social support and acceptance commitment therapy had an effect on subjective well-being and mental health of COVID-19 patients with p = 0.00. CONCLUSION: The provision of social support and acceptance commitment therapy can be done as a preventive effort to maintain the mental health and subjective well-being of COVID-19 patients during the treatment period both in the hospital and independent isolation at home.

scholarly journals Respiração lenta e profunda aumenta a modulação vagal em gestantes

2017 ◽  
Vol 27 (4) ◽  
pp. 28050
Author(s):  
Ana Claudia Silva Farche ◽  
Soraia Jurgensen ◽  
Paulo Giusti Rossi ◽  
Anielle Cristhine M. Takahashi ◽  
Audrey Borghi-Silva
Keyword(s):  
Heart Rate ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Respiratory Sinus Arrhythmia ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Sinus Arrhythmia ◽  
Rr Intervals ◽  
Autonomic Nervous ◽  
Before And After

AIMS: To compare the responses of the heart rate autonomic modulation in pregnant and non-pregnant women before and after the respiratory sinus arrhythmia maneuver.METHODS: A cross-sectional study was conducted with a sample of 24 women, divided into two groups: pregnant group (independent of gestational age) and control group (non-pregnant). The evaluation consisted of recording the RR intervals using a cardiofrequencimeter, for analysis of linear and nonlinear indices of heart rate variability. The evaluations were made at rest in left lateral decubitus, before and after the maneuver of accentuation of respiratory sinus arrhythmia, consisting of slow breaths five to six cycles per minute. The expiration/inspiration ratio and the difference between inspiration and expiration were evaluated during the maneuver. Results were compared between the two groups (pregnant and non-pregnant), as well as those obtained in each group before and after the maneuver. For the statistical analysis the level of significance considered was p <0.05. RESULTS: Linear indices showed increased baseline sympathetic modulation (low frequency band) in pregnant women when compared to non-pregnant women (pregnant women: 68.9±28.1; non pregnant women: 49.3±11.7; p=0,002). After the respiratory maneuver, the root mean square of successive differences in the RR intervals index increased in the pregnant group (pre-maneuver: 34.5±5.7; post-maneuver: 38.9±5.8; p=0,002) indicating an increase in the parasympathetic system for this population after the maneuver. In addition, there was an increase in the complexity values after the maneuver, suggested by the Shanon entropy for both groups, being the increase higher in the pregnant women. Regarding the indices evaluated during the respiratory sinus arrhythmia maneuver, both groups presented expiration/inspiration ratio values greater than 1, which suggests integrity of the autonomic nervous system.CONCLUSIONS: There was an improvement in the regulation of the autonomic nervous system after the respiratory maneuver for pregnant women, suggesting that the slow and deep breathing pattern may increase vagal modulation and confer a cardioprotective effect, besides causing relaxation and a sense of well-being.

scholarly journals Application Mother Class Of Pregnant Women For Culture Rekronstruction " Post Partum Continence " ( Do Not Eat Eggs , Chicken , Meat And Fish ) In The District Blitar

2014 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
pp. 184-190
Author(s):  
Zaenal Fanani ◽  
Bisepta Prayogi
Keyword(s):  
Treatment Group ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Post Partum ◽  
T Test ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Control Groups ◽  
Before And After ◽  
And Behavior ◽  
And Control ◽  
Paired T Test

Indonesian peoples is a multicultural society. Each region has a distinct culture that is embraced by the trust from the previous generation ( Tommey and Alligood ,2006) . Based on a preliminary study of 20 post partum mothers, there are 17 people did not want to eat chicken dishes, meat and eggs for fear of the seams are not cured and itching . Protein is needed in the process of wound healing episiotomy and in breastfed infants, these conditions need to be an intervention . The purpose of this study was to determine the effect mother class of pregnant women to the knowledge, attitudes and behavior of post partum continence. Method: Research design was pretest and posttest nonequivalent control group with a sample of 40 people, who were divided into 20 groups and 20 controls of the treatment group. Sampling technique by using consecutive. The treatment group got mother class while the control group got health education as usual in health centers. In both groups was measured knowledge , attitudes , and behaviors " post partum continence”. Results: The result of this study showed that on paired t test p = 0.000, that mean at treatment group change on knowledge before and after mother class. On control group showed that not change in knowledge with paired t test p = 0.083. In indepedent  t test p = 0.000 there is a difference of knowledge between treatment groups and control groups. Paired t test p = 0.000 at the attitude shown that there is a change in attitude before and after treatment. In control group paired t test p = 0.163 indicates that there is no change in attitude. Independent t test p = 0.000 shows that there are differences in attitudes between the treatment and control groups . Chi-square test p = 0.000 on the behavior of incontinence, there are differences in the proportion of incontinence behavior between the treatment and control groups. Discussion:The research recommended mother class intervention for enhance knowledge, attitude and behavior for pregnant women of post partum incontinence culture.

Clinical and microbiological aspects of vaginal microbiota at pregnant with threat of late miscarriages during treatment with vaginal gestagens forms

2017 ◽  
pp. 68-73
Author(s):  
I.P. Polishchuk ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Therapeutic Effect ◽  
Local Treatment ◽  
Vaginal Microbiota ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Low Efficiency ◽  
Late Miscarriage ◽  
Microbiological Aspects ◽  
Micronized Progesterone

The objective: was to examine the effectiveness of treatment of late miscarriage threat by micronized form of progesterone for 100 mg – 3 times a day in the form of gelatin pills and vaginal tablets with lactose. Patients and methods. Under our supervision there were 70 pregnant women with normocenosis of vagina (NCV) without extragenital pathology, which were not performed systemic or local treatment with antibacterial drugs in the last 4 weeks. Among them 25 pregnant women with TLSM treated by gelatin tablets of micronized progesterone (GTP) (group 1); 25 pregnant women with TLSM, treated by vaginal micronized progesterone tablets (VPT) (2nd group) and 20 healthy women with physiological pregnancy – PV (control group). The distribution of women in the group adhered to the principles of randomization. The age of examined women ranged from 19 to 32 years, most pregnant women were aged under 30 years (89.02%). General clinical examination was carried out according to the standard scheme according to the Order MH of Ukraine № 620. Results. During the research we have determined the colpocytologcal dynamics and state of vaginal microbiota in pregnant women with threatened late miscarriage with initial vaginal normocenosis before and after treatment whit vaginal forms of progesterone. Conclusion. The received results showed low efficiency of micronized progesterone gelatin dragee at threat of the late miscarriage that at small therapeutic effect has led to the development of vaginal dysbiosis in all surveyed. In contrast, the use of micronized progesterone vaginal tablets – the maximally rapid therapeutic effect without disturbance of vaginal normocenosis. Key words: the threat of a late miscarriage, vaginal micronized forms of progesterone.

scholarly journals 400 - Effects of Computerized Cognitive Training with an Elderly Community Sample

2020 ◽  
Vol 32 (S1) ◽  
pp. 116-116
Author(s):  
M Pires ◽  
A Antunes ◽  
C Gameiro ◽  
C Pombo
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Cognitive Training ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Community Sample ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Depression Symptoms ◽  
Intensive Training ◽  
Before And After

Community-focused programs that promote active and healthy aging can help preserve cognitive capacities, prevent or reverse cognitive deficits. Computer-based cognitive training (CCT) is a promising non-pharmacological, cost -effective and accessible intervention to face the effects of age-related cognitive decline. Previous studies proved CCT to have equal or better efficacy compared to traditional interventions. This comparative multifactorial study aims to test the efficacy of a CCT in a non-randomized community sample of 74 older adults: G1-CCT Experimental group (n=43) (Mean age M=72.21, SD=12.65) and G2- Paper-Pencil Control group (n=31; M=77.94, SD=10.51). Pensioners (97.3%), mostly women (83.8 %) with basic education (51.4%) and without dementia diagnosis, completed a cognitive training program of 17 or 34 group sessions (twice a week). G2 undertook a classic cognitive paper-pencil stimuli tasks. G1, performed, additionally, individual CCT with COGWEB® in a multimodal format (intensive training of attention, calculation, memory, gnosis, praxis, executive functions). Both groups completed Portuguese versions of Mini -Mental State Examination (MMSE),Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MOCA); Geriatric Depressive Scale (GDS); Mini Dependence Assessment (MDA); WHOOQL 5 and Social Support Satisfaction Scale (ESSS) before and after participating in the program. Both groups reported better post-test scores on basic cognitive functions (MMSE, MOCA), Depression symptoms (GDS-30), subjective well-being and quality of life (WHOOQL-5). G1 presented higher MOCA and lower GDS scores before and after CCT, although, group differences become less expressive when interaction effects are considered. Results are in line with findings from past studies, CCT supported by the new technologies, is as a relevant cost-effective therapeutic tool for health professionals working with older adults. Particularly for preventive purposes of neuro-cognitive disorders.

scholarly journals The utility of self-rated health in population surveys: the role of bodyweight

2021 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Robert Bozick
Keyword(s):  
Treatment Group ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Self Rated Health ◽  
Risk Of Mortality ◽  
Highly Sensitive ◽  
The Usa ◽  
Group Members ◽  
Nationally Representative

Abstract Background Self-rated health (SRH) is one of the most commonly used summary measures of overall health and well-being available to population scientists due to its ease of administration in large-scale surveys and to its efficacy in predicting mortality. This paper assesses the extent to which SRH is affected by its placement before or after questions about bodyweight on a survey, and whether differences in placement on the questionnaire affects SRH’s predictive validity. Methods I assessed the validity of SRH in predicting the risk of mortality by comparing outcomes of sample members who were asked to rate their health before reporting on their bodyweight (the control group) and sample members who were asked to rate their health after reporting on their bodyweight (the treatment group). Both the control and treatment group were randomly assigned via an experiment administered as a module in a nationally representative sample of adults in the USA in 2019 (N = 2523). Results The odds of reporting a more favorable appraisal of health are 30% lower for sample members who were in the treatment group when compared with the control group. Additionally, the SRH of treatment group members is significantly associated with their risk of mortality, while the SRH of control group members is not. Conclusion The findings from this study suggest that for researchers to maximize the utility of SRH, closer attention needs to be paid to the context of the survey within which it asked. SRH is highly sensitive to the questions that precede it, and this sensitivity may in turn mischaracterize the true health of the population that the survey is intending to measure.

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