scholarly journals STRESS AND AGE AS PREDICTORS OF POOR FAMILY RELATIONS AMONG FEMALE HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS

2021 ◽  
Vol 71 (Suppl-1) ◽  
pp. S19-22
Author(s):  
Nazia Mustafa ◽  
Tahir Sardar ◽  
Najm Us Saqib Khan ◽  
Muhammad Naveed Akhtar ◽  
Javaria Mumtaz ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Healthcare Professionals ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Family Relations ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Stress Scale ◽  
Poor Family ◽  
Significant Regression ◽  
Work Family

Objectives: The present study aimed to investigate the role of stress and age in managing family relations. Study Design: Cross sectional study. Place and Duration of Study: Public sector hospitals in Rawalpindi and Islamabad from May 2018 to June2018. Methodology: A sample of 103females healthcare professionals (Doctors=15, Psychiatrists= 14, psychologists=29, Nurses=22 and Others = 23) (Married=53, unmarried=50) with mean age of 30years (range from 20to50years) were taken from various hospitals in Rawalpindi and Islamabad. Data was collected by using the Perceived Stress Scale and the Index of Family Relations. Results: Results revealed significant positive correlation between age and poor family relations whereas correlation between stress and family relations is not significant. Regression analysis showed age as predictor of poor family relations. These findings were interpreted with thesupport of literature. Conclusion: It is concluded a work- family life balance should be achieved and presence of stress or mental health problems should be screened timely in order to manage them before it’s too late.

scholarly journals Factors associated with emotional exhaustion in healthcare professionals involved in the COVID-19 pandemic: an application of the job demands-resources model

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Serena Barello ◽  
Rosario Caruso ◽  
Lorenzo Palamenghi ◽  
Tiziana Nania ◽  
Federica Dellafiore ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Emotional Exhaustion ◽  
Patient Engagement ◽  
Healthcare Professionals ◽  
Job Demands ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Personal Resources ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Purpose The purpose of the present cross-sectional study is to investigate the role of perceived COVID-19-related organizational demands and threats in predicting emotional exhaustion, and the role of organizational support in reducing the negative influence of perceived COVID-19 work-related stressors on burnout. Moreover, the present study aims to add to the understanding of the role of personal resources in the Job Demands-Resources model (JD-R) by examining whether personal resources—such as the professionals’ orientation towards patient engagement—may also strengthen the impact of job resources and mitigate the impact of job demands. Methods This cross-sectional study involved 532 healthcare professionals working during the COVID-19 pandemic in Italy. It adopted the Job-Demands-Resource Model to study the determinants of professional’s burnout. An integrative model describing how increasing job demands experienced by this specific population are related to burnout and in particular to emotional exhaustion symptoms was developed. Results The results of the logistic regression models provided strong support for the proposed model, as both Job Demands and Resources are significant predictors (OR = 2.359 and 0.563 respectively, with p < 0.001). Moreover, healthcare professionals’ orientation towards patient engagement appears as a significant moderator of this relationship, as it reduces Demands’ effect (OR = 1.188) and increases Resources’ effect (OR = 0.501). Conclusions These findings integrate previous findings on the JD-R Model and suggest the relevance of personal resources and of relational factors in affecting professionals’ experience of burnout.

scholarly journals Role of Psychosocial Factors In Vicarious Traumatization: A Comparative Study

2022 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 53-57
Author(s):  
Nazia Mustafa ◽  
Hina Iqbal
Keyword(s):  
Psychosocial Factors ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Healthcare Professionals ◽  
Vicarious Traumatization ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Personal History ◽  
Vulnerable Group ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
History Of

OBJECTIVES: The present study aimed at investigating the role of psychosocial factors such as, gender, marital status, profession, and personal history of trauma in vicarious traumatization (VT). METHODOLOGY: Cross sectional study was conducted at various hospitals in Rawalpindi and Islamabad over the period of 6 months from January 2018 to June 2018. A sample of 170 healthcare professionals (doctors=39, psychiatrists=27, psychologists=36, nurses=30 and others=38) (men=67, women=103) was taken from various hospitals in Rawalpindi and Islamabad. Data were collected by using the Secondary Traumatic Stress Scale. RESULTS: Results revealed significant differences have been found among various groups of healthcare professionals (doctors, psychiatrist, psychologists, nurses and others) in whom psychiatrists are the most vulnerable group for vicarious traumatization and psychologists are the least vulnerable group. Moreover, healthcare professionals who are married and have personal history of trauma are more vulnerable for vicarious traumatization as compared to those who are unmarried and without personal history of trauma. No significant gender differences have been found among health care professionals on vicarious traumatization. CONCLUSION: The findings of present research have emphasized that vicarious traumatization must be addressed and identified in a health setting.

Sexual victimization, PTSD, depression, and social support among women survivors of the 2010 earthquake in Haiti: a moderated moderation model

2019 ◽  
Vol 50 (15) ◽  
pp. 2587-2598 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jude Mary Cénat ◽  
Kevin Smith ◽  
Catherine Morse ◽  
Daniel Derivois
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Sexual Assault ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Depression Symptoms ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Received Social Support ◽  
Moderation Model ◽  
Peritraumatic Distress

AbstractBackgroundIn 2010, an important earthquake devastated Haiti and caused thousands of deaths. In a social context where women are particularly vulnerable, this cross-sectional study examined the associations between sexual assaults experienced by women before the earthquake, the earthquake exposure, the traumatic consequences, and their satisfaction of social support received.MethodsA total of 660 women aged 18 to 86 completed questionnaires assessing exposure to the earthquake, sexual assault victimization, peritraumatic distress, Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, and social support. A moderated moderation model was computed to examine associations between exposure to the earthquake, sexual assault, social support, and traumatic consequences.ResultsResults showed that 31.06% of women were victims of sexual assault before the earthquake. They presented higher prevalence of peritraumatic distress, PTSD, and depression symptoms, compared to non-victims. The moderated-moderation model showed that sexual assault and exposure to the earthquake were positively associated with traumatic consequences (respectively, B = 0.560, p < 0.001; B = 0.196, p < 0.001), while social support was negatively associated with them (B = −0.095, p < 0.05). Results showed a triple interaction: women victim of sexual assault who were satisfied with received social support are less likely to develop traumatic consequences after being exposed to the earthquake(B = −0.141, p < 0.01).ConclusionsBy demonstrating the role of sexual assault in the development of mental health problems after the Haitian earthquake, this study shows the importance for clinicians to investigate interpersonal trauma experienced before or following natural disasters among survivors. Results also indicate the key role of family and communities to help survivors build resilience and coping strategies with their social support.

scholarly journals Prevalence and determinant factors of mental health problems among healthcare professionals during COVID-19 pandemic in southern Ethiopia: multicentre cross-sectional study

BMJ Open ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (12) ◽  
pp. e057708
Author(s):  
Mohammed Ayalew ◽  
Bedilu Deribe ◽  
Yacob Abraham ◽  
Yared Reta ◽  
Fikru Tadesse ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Healthcare Professionals ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Living Alone ◽  
Southern Ethiopia ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Determinant Factors ◽  
Stress Symptoms

ObjectiveTo assess the prevalence of depression, anxiety and stress and its determinant factors during COVID-19 pandemic among healthcare professionals in southern Ethiopia.DesignMulti-centre cross-sectional study.Setting and study periodRandomly selected public hospitals in Sidama, southern Ethiopia between 25 September 2020 and 25 October 2020.Participants387 healthcare professionals were randomly selected.Outcome measuresPrevalence and determinant factors of depression, anxiety and stress was assessed.ResultDepression, anxiety and stress prevalence were shown to be 50.1% (95% confidence interval (CI) 45.0% to 55.0%), 55.0% (95% CI 51.1% to 59.9%) and 38.5% (95% CI 33.6% to 43.2%), respectively. Being female (adjusted odd ratio (AOR) 3.71, 95% CI 2.31 to 5.97), married (AOR 2.28, 95% CI 1.34 to 3.86), living alone (AOR 1.87, 95% CI 1.09 to 3.20), nurses (AOR 2.94, 95% CI 1.44 to 5.99) and working in inpatients (AOR 0.53, 95% CI 0.29 to 0.93) were significantly associated with depressive symptoms. Moreover, older age groups (AOR 3.15, 95% CI 1.04 to 6.56), females (AOR 3.25, 95% CI 2.01 to 5.25), married (AOR 1.69, 95% CI 1.01 to 2.87) and nurses (AOR 3.32, 95% CI 1.63 to 6.78) were significantly associated with symptoms of anxiety. Stress symptoms were significantly high among females (AOR 2.47, 95% CI 1.53 to 3.97), married (AOR 2.77, 95% CI 1.60 to 4.78), living alone (AOR 2.01, 95% CI 1.15 to 3.52), nurses (AOR 2.34, 95% CI 1.11 to 4.92) and working in units other than emergency (inpatient (AOR 0.32, 95% CI 0.18 to 0.57) and other units (AOR 0.48, 95% CI 0.25 to 0.95)).ConclusionThe current study found that healthcare professionals have high levels of depression, anxiety and stress symptoms. Sex, age, marital status, type of profession, living status and working environment were significant factors for mental health problems in healthcare professionals during the pandemic. Healthcare professionals require mental health support at which monitoring and control can be performed during and after the pandemic.

scholarly journals The Role of Speech-language Pathologists in the Hospitals of Pakistan

2021 ◽  
Vol 19 (2) ◽  
pp. 165-172
Author(s):  
Mehwish Zikria ◽  
◽  
Nazia Mumtaz ◽  
Ghulam Saqulain ◽  
Muhammad Naveed Babur ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Healthcare Professionals ◽  
General Medicine ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Public Hospitals ◽  
Medical Professionals ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Working Day ◽  
Level Of Understanding ◽  
Night Shifts

Objectives: This study aimed to assess the knowledge and perception of the role of speech therapists by other medical professionals in public hospitals. Methods: This cross-sectional study recruited 200 healthcare professionals with >1year of job experience at the workplace of both genders and any age. Besides, the study subjects were selected using a non-probability convenience sampling approach. The study sample was recruited from 25 District and Tehsil Headquarter Hospitals from April 1, 2019, to September 30, 2019. A basic demographic datasheet and the Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices (KAP) survey were used for data collection. Statistical analysis was performed in SPSS. Results: Out of the total 200 eligible professionals from different departments, the Mean±SD scores of the responses were highest (75.14±24.87) in pediatric medical professionals. Moreover, the lowest scores (46.70±0.01) concerned Intensive Care Unit (ICU) experts; this difference was statistically significant (P<0.001). Similarly, a significantly higher Mean±SD score of 74.05±20.04 was noted for those working day shifts, compared to that of (35.01±8.52) those working in night shifts (P<0.001). Discussion: The knowledge and perception of different healthcare professionals serving in public hospitals vary regarding the role of SLPs. Such differences concern their profession, with pediatrics presenting the highest level of understanding, followed by general medicine. However, psychiatry and ENT professional provided the least understanding in this area. The professionals working in day shifts suggested better knowledge and perception, compared to night shifts staff.

scholarly journals Effect of COVID-19 pandemic on mental health among Bangladeshi healthcare professionals: A cross-sectional study

2021 ◽  
Vol 104 (2) ◽  
pp. 003685042110264
Author(s):  
Md Azim Uddin Repon ◽  
Sajuti Akter Pakhe ◽  
Sumaiya Quaiyum ◽  
Rajesh Das ◽  
Sohel Daria ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Health Outcomes ◽  
Sleep Disturbance ◽  
Healthcare Professionals ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Mental Health Outcomes ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional

The COVID-19 has been spreading across the world since December 2019. The pandemic has created tremendous fear of death from infection and awful psychological pressure on healthcare professionals (HCPs). The measures of psychological effects of the COVID-19 outbreak on the Bangladeshi HCPs are unknown. The present study aimed to assess the mental health outcomes of Bangladeshi HCPs and associated risk factors. We conducted this cross-sectional study from July 15 to September 20, 2020. A total of 355 HCPs aged between 20 and 60 years residing in Bangladesh participated in this study. All the participants completed a self-administered questionnaire through Google Forms consisting of socio-demographic characteristics and mental health outcomes. We measure loneliness, depression, anxiety, and sleep disturbance using the UCLA loneliness scale-8, patient health questionnaire-9, 7-item generalized anxiety disorder scale, Pittsburgh sleep quality index. The present study observed the prevalence of loneliness, depression, anxiety, and sleep disturbance among HCPs were 89%, 44%, 78%, and 87%, respectively. The factors significantly associated with the development of mental health problems among HCPs were working environment, economic condition, education level, area of residence, marital status, gender differences, professional category, body mass index, and smoking habit. Moreover, we have seen significant correlations among the different mental health outcomes. In Bangladesh, a large portion of HCPs reported mental health issues during the COVID-19 pandemic. COVID-19 pandemic incredibly impacted the psychological health of Bangladeshi healthcare professionals. Appropriate supportive programs and interventional initiatives might help the HCPs with mental health problems during and after this pandemic.

Evaluating the knowledge of health professionals on the prevention of myelomeningocele

2011 ◽  
Vol 5 (10) ◽  
pp. 2344 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sandra Cristina De Souza Carvalho ◽  
Adriano Almeida Calado ◽  
Maria Inês Bezerra de Melo
Keyword(s):  
Folic Acid ◽  
Prenatal Care ◽  
Healthcare Professionals ◽  
Family Health ◽  
Preventive Measure ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Self Evaluation ◽  
De Se

ABSTRACTObjective: to evaluate the knowledge of healthcare professionals on the prevention of myelomeningocele in Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil, with regard to time, dosage, and period for using folic acid, as well as its actual impact as a preventive measure. The study was approved by the Research Ethics Committee of Cisam/UPE under the Opinion 025/07, CAAE 0020.0.250.000-07. Method: this is a cross-sectional study, carried out in the sanitary districts of Recife city, in which 90 healthcare professionals (nurses and physicians) involved with prenatal care at health units were evaluated, between January and October 2008. Results: 93% of these professionals are women. Most of them is specialized in family health, with more than five years experience in prenatal care appointments, in which folic acid is regularly prescribed. With regard to the self-evaluation on the importance of folic acid, 28% considered themselves to have a great knowledge about it and 69% considered themselves to have a reasonable knowledge about it. Conclusion: those healthcare professionals who are less experienced in prenatal care have a greater knowledge on the role of folic acid for the prevention of myelomeningocele and that there was no statistically significant association between the length of experience in prenatal care and the correct  use of folic acid during pregnancy (p > 0.05). It is worth stressing the importance of creating educative campaigns, both for the woman who intends to get pregnant and those one who is pregnant, as well as intensification of permanent education in the family health units (FHUs), since the healthcare professional, as observed in this study, remains unprepared to offer a satisfactory  prevention of myelomeningocele. Descriptors: myelomeningocele; neural tube defects; folic acid; prevention.RESUMOObjetivo: avaliar o conhecimento dos profissionais de saúde sobre a prevenção da mielomeningocele em Recife-PE, quanto à época, dosagem e período da utilização do ácido fólico e seu o real impacto como medida preventiva. Método: estudo do tipo corte transversal, realizado nos distritos sanitários da cidade do Recife, no qual foram avaliados 90 profissionais de saúde (enfermeiros e médicos) envolvidos no atendimento pré-natal das unidades de saúde, entre janeiro e outubro de 2008 após aprovação pelo Comitê de Ética do Cisam n. 025/07, CAAE 0020.0.250.000-07. Resultados: 93% desses profissionais são do sexo feminino. A maioria dos profissionais é especializada em saúde da família, com experiência de mais de cinco anos em consultas de pré-natal, nas quais se prescreve o ácido fólico regularmente. No que se refere à autoavaliação sobre a importância do ácido fólico, 28% consideraram ter alto conhecimento e 69% consideraram ter razoável conhecimento. Conclusão: aqueles profissionais que estão há menos tempo no atendimento pré-natal têm um maior conhecimento do papel do ácido fólico na prevenção da mielomeningocele e que não houve associação estatisticamente significativa entre o tempo de atuação na área pré-natal e o uso correto do ácido fólico na gestação (p > 0,05). Vale ressaltar a importância de se instituir campanhas educativas, tanto para a mulher que pretende engravidar quanto para a gestante, assim como a intensificação da educação permanente nas unidades de saúde da família (USFs), já que o profissional de saúde, como observado neste estudo, ainda está despreparado para oferecer uma satisfatória prevenção da mielomeningocele. Descritores: mielomeningocele; defeitos do tubo neural; ácido fólico; prevenção.RESUMENObjetivo: evaluar el conocimiento de los profesionales de la salud acerca de la prevención de la mielomeningocele en Recife, Pernambuco, Brasil, en cuanto a la época, dosificación y período del uso de ácido fólico y su impacto real como medida preventiva. Método: esto es un estudio de corte transversal, realizado en los distritos sanitarios de la ciudad de Recife, que evaluó a 90 profesionales de la salud (enfermeros y médicos) que trabajan con la atención prenatal de las unidades de salud, entre enero y octubre de 2008. Resultados: 93% de eses profesionales son mujeres. La mayoría es especializada en salud de la familia, con experiencia de más de cinco años en consultas prenatales, donde el ácido fólico es prescrito con regularidad. En lo que respecta a la autoevaluación acerca de la importancia del ácido fólico, 28% consideraron tener un profundo conocimiento y 69% consideraron tener un razonable conocimiento. Conclusión: aquellos profesionales que están trabajando hay menos tiempo con la atención prenatal tienen un mejor conocimiento del papel del ácido fólico en la prevención de mielomeningocele y que no hubo asociación estadísticamente significativa entre el tiempo de trabajo en la área de prenatal y el uso correcto del ácido fólico durante el embarazo (p > 0,05). Vale resaltar la importancia de instituir campañas educativas, tanto para la mujer que pretende quedar embarazada como para la mujer embarazada, así como la intensificación de la formación continua en las unidades de salud de la familia (USFs), ya que el profesional de la salud, como se observó en este estudio, aún no está preparado para ofrecer una prevención satisfactoria de la mielomeningocele. Descriptores: mielomeningocele; defectos del tubo neural; ácido fólico; prevención. 

scholarly journals Suicidal thinking, depression, and religiosity in a freedom-deprived population

2020 ◽  
Vol 28 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cristina Ranuzi ◽  
Tamires Gomes dos Santos ◽  
Ana Cláudia Moura Caetano Araujo ◽  
Leiner Resende Rodrigues
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Female Gender ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Depression Score ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Suicidal Thinking ◽  
Stress Scale ◽  
Symptoms Of Depression ◽  
The Subject

Objective: to analyze the influence of sociodemographic variables, prison context, religiosity, and symptoms of depression on the presence of suicidal thinking in a population deprived of liberty. Method: a cross-sectional study with a quantitative approach, conducted with 228 participants, based on a sociodemographic questionnaire, on the prison context, and on the presence of suicidal thinking, from the Duke Religiosity Scale and the Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale (DASS-21). Results: the variables that showed a statistically significant correlation were the following: female gender, not having a partner, working inside the penitentiary, being a primary defendant and using controlled medication, and females are 7.2 times more likely to present suicidal thinking, for each point more in the depression score, increases by 21% in the chances and not having a partner increases the chances of thinking about suicide by three times. Although the scores of religiosity were high, they did not present a statistically significant correlation with the presence of suicidal thinking. Conclusion: the prison context is complex and contains peculiarities that cause the involvement of mental health problems, as well as self-harming thoughts. Considering the relevance of the subject at issue, this work stands out in view of the scarce scientific production on the subject.

The Influence of Religiosity and Spirituality on the Happiness, Optimism, and Pessimism of Brazilian Medical Students

2021 ◽  
pp. 109019812110575
Author(s):  
Luciano Magalhães Vitorino ◽  
Mariana Fernandes Cazerta ◽  
Natália Roriz Corrêa ◽  
Emanuelle dos Passos Foresto ◽  
Marcia Ap. F. de Oliveira ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Medical School ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Religiosity And Spirituality

Background Mental health problems are very common among medical students, becoming a concern for health care professionals and educators. Despite the fact that there is a growing body of literature supporting the role of religiosity and spirituality (RS) on mental health and on positive psychology outcomes, little evidence is available among medical students, a population subjected to important distress. Aims This study aimed to investigate the role of RS on the levels of optimism, pessimism, and happiness among Brazilian medical students. Methods This is a cross-sectional study including medical students from the first to the eighth semester of a private medical school. The instruments used were: TOT-R for optimism and pessimism, Lyubomirsk and Lepper subjective happiness scale, and sociodemographic profile. The independent variables were Brazilian Portuguese Duke University Religiosity Scale for religiosity, Brief Spiritual Religious Coping (SRC) for negative and positive SRC; and Facit-Sp for spiritual well-being. Results A total of 353 medical students were included (response rate 97.51%). Higher levels of intrinsic religiosity and peace were associated with greater happiness and optimism. However, negative SRC was associated with lower levels of happiness and optimism and higher levels of pessimism. Conclusion Medical students tend to use their RS as a resource for dealing with the challenges of medical school, influencing their happiness and optimism. In this context, it seems that religiousness acts in two different ways, not only have positive but also negative outcomes among the participants.

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