scholarly journals AN INVESTIGATION OF PEER-TO-PEER ONLINE HEALTH COMMUNICATION: PERSPECTIVES OF PAKISTANI ADOLESCENT GIRLS

2021 ◽  
Vol 03 (02) ◽  
pp. 82-93
Author(s):  
Faiza Muneeb ◽  
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Akber Ali ◽  
Sana Mehmood ◽  
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...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Emotional Support ◽  
Healthy Lifestyle ◽  
Online Communication ◽  
Peer To Peer ◽  
Cultural Barriers ◽  
Physical And Mental Health ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Online Groups ◽  
Teenage Girls

Online communication has already replaced the traditional means of communications as it offers a great platform for boys and girls to have discussions on various topics including health issues. The objectives of the study were to examine the peer-to-peer online communication about the healthy lifestyle of Pakistani teenage girls. The study was qualitative in nature, which investigates experiences and reasons for using online tools by Pakistani teenage girls for discussing healthy lifestyles. For this purpose, (10) semi-structured interviews of Pakistani teenage girls were conducted. The results revealed that physical and mental health is positively affected by sharing experiences with online peers. Obtaining information, getting emotional support, sharing, and exchanging personal health problems and issues using online communication proved to be beneficial for teenage Pakistani girls. However, evaluation of positive results of online peer to peer communication on health-related topics is still attainable. One of the reasons for Pakistani teenage girls to seek a healthy lifestyle online is cultural barriers, expensive medical treatments, not consulting nutritionists, and unavailability of medical centers in Pakistan. Having a greater amount of discussion with the peer’s online, emotional support, trust, self-esteem extensively related to Pakistani girl’s perception. A positive environment and eminence of social and emotional support through online groups can yield good results on the health of an individual. Keyword: Online Communication, Health, Teen Age Girls, Pakistan, Mental Health

Ethical Implications of Cultural Barriers to the Depression Diagnosis: Conversations with Primary Care Physicians

2020 ◽  
Vol 51 (9) ◽  
pp. 683-701
Author(s):  
Diana Cagliero
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Primary Care ◽  
Primary Care Physicians ◽  
Ethical Issues ◽  
Treatment Options ◽  
Cross Cultural ◽  
Cultural Barriers ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Cultural Backgrounds ◽  
Ethical Implications

This article explores ethical issues raised by Primary Care Physicians (PCPs) when diagnosing depression and caring for cross-cultural patients. This study was conducted in three primary care clinics within a major metropolitan area in the Southeastern United States. The PCPs were from a variety of ethnocultural backgrounds including South Asian, Hispanic, East Asian and Caucasian. While medical education training and guidelines aim to teach physicians about the nuances of cross-cultural patient interaction, PCPs report that past experiences guide them in navigating cross-cultural conversations and patient care. In this study, semi-structured interviews were conducted with seven PCPs which were transcribed and underwent thematic analysis to explore how patients’ cultural backgrounds and understanding of depression affected PCPs’ reasoning and diagnosing of depression in patients from different cultural backgrounds. Ethical issues that arose included: limiting treatment options, expressing a patient’s mental health diagnosis in a biomedical sense to reduce stigma, and somatization of mental health symptoms. Ethical implications, such as lack of autonomy, unnecessary testing, and the possible misuse of healthcare resources are discussed.

scholarly journals Health-Related Quality of Life Domains and Household Preparedness for Public Health Emergencies: Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, 2006-2010

2013 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 191-200 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tara W. Strine ◽  
Linda J. Neff ◽  
Sara Crawford
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Mental Health ◽  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Emotional Support ◽  
Disaster Preparedness ◽  
Behavioral Risk ◽  
Physical And Mental Health ◽  
Social And Emotional ◽  
Impaired Quality

AbstractBackgroundThis study examined the association between self-reported levels of household disaster preparedness and a range of physical and mental health quality of life outcomes.MethodsData collected from 14 states participating in a large state-based telephone survey were analyzed (n = 104 654). Household disaster-preparedness items included having a 3-day supply of food, water, and prescription medications; a working battery-powered radio and flashlight; an evacuation plan; and a willingness to evacuate when instructed to do so. Quality-of-life items were categorized into 2 domains: physical health (general health, unhealthy physical days, and activity-limited days) and mental health (unhealthy mental days, social and emotional support, and life satisfaction).ResultsPersons with self-reported impaired mental health were generally less likely to report being prepared for a disaster than those who did not report impairment in each domain. Persons with low life satisfaction were among the least likely to be prepared, followed by those with inadequate social and emotional support, and then by those with frequent mental distress. Persons reporting physical impairments also reported deficits in many of the preparedness items. However, after adjusting for sociodemographic characteristics, some of the associations were attenuated and no longer significant.ConclusionPersons reporting impaired quality of life are vulnerable to increased mental and physical distress during a disaster, and their vulnerability is compounded if they are ill-prepared. Therefore, persons reporting impaired quality of life should be included in the list of vulnerable populations that need disaster preparedness and response outreach.

scholarly journals Bridging the Gap Between Diabetes Care and Mental Health: Perspectives of the Mental health IN DiabeteS Optimal Health Program (MINDS OHP)

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lucienne Ferrier ◽  
Chantal F Ski ◽  
Casey O’Brien ◽  
Zoe Jenkins ◽  
David R. Thompson ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Physical Health ◽  
Lived Experiences ◽  
Health Program ◽  
Diabetes Management ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Physical And Mental Health ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Optimal Health ◽  
Group Interviews

Abstract Background and Objective Mental health problems are highly prevalent in people with type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM), which adversely impacts physical health and quality of life. Therefore, the objective of this study was to explore the experiences of adults with T1DM toward the Mental health IN DiabeteS Optimal Health Program (MINDS OHP), a novel intervention developed to bridge the gap between physical and mental health care.Method We conducted semi-structured interviews among adults with T1DM. Participants were recruited from outpatient and community settings and invited to be interviewed face-to-face or in a focus group. Interviews were audio-recorded and transcribed verbatim. Thematic content analysis was used and identified themes were cross-validated by researchers and member-checked by participants.Results Ten people with TIDM were included. Two key themes emerged: ‘MINDS OHP experiences’ and ‘lived experiences of diabetes’. MINDS OHP experiences included five sub-themes: program benefits, follow-up and timing, suggested improvements, collaborative partners, and materials suitability. Lived experiences also included five sub-themes: bridging the gap between mental and physical health, support networks, stigma and shame, management intrusiveness, and adolescence and critical life points.Conclusions Recommendations for the MINDS OHP for people with T1DM are made for improved targeting in regard to early intervention, and expansion to include families. Consideration should also be given to the routine inclusion of such a program in diabetes management in primary care.

scholarly journals The Relationship between Social Ideas about a Healthy Lifestyle and the Level of Physical and Mental Health

2020 ◽  
pp. 19-26
Author(s):  
Olga Petrovna Krolevets
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Mental Health ◽  
Healthy Lifestyle ◽  
The Other ◽  
Physical And Mental Health ◽  
Quality Of Life Indicators ◽  
The One ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Mental And Physical Health

We studied social ideas about a healthy lifestyle, features of the quality of life and neurotic states of respondents. The relationship between the completeness of ideas about a healthy lifestyle, on the one hand, and mental and physical health, on the other, is revealed. The average values of quality of life indicators for a group with an unformed idea of healthy lifestyle are lower than for a group with a formed idea of healthy lifestyle.

Privacy Perceptions of an Aware Home with Visual Sensing Devices

2005 ◽  
Vol 49 (21) ◽  
pp. 1856-1858 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kelly E. Caine ◽  
Wendy A. Rogers ◽  
Arthur D. Fisk
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Physical And Mental Health ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Privacy Concerns ◽  
Visual Sensing ◽  
Sensing Systems ◽  
Home Based

Homes that can collaborate with their residents rather than simply provide shelter are becoming a reality. These homes such as Georgia Tech's “Aware Home” can potentially provide support to residents. Older adults in particular may benefit from the supports provided by these Aware Homes if they utilize the technologies they offer. The purpose of this study is to explore the privacy concerns that older adults may have about a home equipped with a visual sensing device. Using a structured interview approach we propose to investigate how variables such as the type of images the home captures and the physical and mental health of the residents of the home may affect privacy concerns. Findings from scenario-based structured interviews will be used to better understand the characteristics of these variables and how they relate to privacy concerns about visual sensing devices. Such data are critical for a model of home-based privacy concerns, for better design of home based visual sensing systems, and for providing information about sensing systems so that individuals may make informed choices concerning what devices to have in their homes.

scholarly journals ‘I’m over the moon!’: patient-perceived outcomes of hepatitis C treatment

2020 ◽  
Vol 26 (4) ◽  
pp. 319 ◽  
Author(s):  
Davoud Pourmarzi ◽  
Andrew Smirnov ◽  
Lisa Hall ◽  
Gerard FitzGerald ◽  
Tony Rahman
Keyword(s):  
Hepatitis C ◽  
Healthy Lifestyle ◽  
Physical And Mental Health ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Hcv Treatment ◽  
Mixed Methods Case Study ◽  
Receive Treatment ◽  
Direct Acting ◽  
Self Protection ◽  
Perceived Outcomes

Understanding patient-perceived outcomes is crucial for assessing the effectiveness and acceptability of hepatitis C virus (HCV) treatment. This study aimed to explore patient-perceived outcomes of receiving direct-acting antivirals (DAAs). This study was a part of a mixed-methods case study of the Prince Charles Hospital program for improving access to HCV treatment in community settings. Data were collected using semi-structured interviews with nine patients who were in different stages of their treatment for HCV. The participants were recruited using purposive sampling. All interviews were audio-recorded, transcribed verbatim and analysed using thematic analysis. Patients emphasised ‘having more energy’ when reporting improvements in their physical health following treatment. They also reported a newly developed sense of freedom and hope. Improved physical and mental health empowered them to start a healthy lifestyle and to practise self-protection from the risk of re-infection. Patients highlighted their desire to help other patients to receive treatment, which was connected to their experience of the services that they received and their perceived health outcomes. Patients expect and experience various outcomes that are related to the physical, psychological and social aspects of living with, and being cured of HCV. Emphasis on the short-term outcomes of receiving HCV treatment may improve HCV treatment uptake and adherence rates.

scholarly journals The influence of music on the psycho-emotional state of students during training activities

2021 ◽  
pp. 97-101
Author(s):  
V.I. Tereshchenko ◽  
P.Y. Livak ◽  
V.V. Viatokha ◽  
D.I. Frankiv ◽  
I.M. Naumenko
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Healthy Lifestyle ◽  
Modern Science ◽  
Physical Culture ◽  
Physical And Mental Health ◽  
Critical Situation ◽  
Human Motor ◽  
Training Activities ◽  
The Right

The study focuses on determining the role of music during training. Physical activity is an integral part of a healthy lifestyle, which is determined and determined by the totality of human motor activity. Physical culture, responding to the challenges of time, develops new and modernizes traditionally existing tools, forms and technologies to overcome this critical situation. The purpose. Determining the level of influence of music on performance and productivity during the training process. Find out what music is most appropriate for your workouts and when. Among the problems of suspension in the rest of the world is the decrease in the level of physical and mental health of the population. The number of illnesses is growing, which may cause psychosomatic etymology. Moreover, it is practical for all groups to reduce interest to physical culture. The physical culture, which is in the wake of the hour, the development of new and modernization in the traditional way, the formation and technology for the passage of a critical situation. Being a small part of the life of the suspension and modern science, along with the influx of foreign tendencies, it can also transform, integrate in itself those methods of the other sciences. It is especially important that it is reincarnated in the sphere of physical culture, not only by the development of theoretical and methodological foundations, but by the energies of practice. For the important, magistral employees, for the development of the physical and mental health of the population, it is closely related to the interest of the physical culture to take and take care of the general and social strata. There are a lot of possibilities for the development of buildings, maybe even for those who are physicists have the right to give a musical support for the development of specific possibilities for the development of health facilities, the organism and the psyche of training, and so that A retrospective analysis of the development and development of physical culture is overkill to bring uneasiness to the musical mystery.

scholarly journals Can the Development of Religious and Cultural Tourism Build a Sustainable and Friendly Life and Leisure Environment for the Elderly and Promote Physical and Mental Health?

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (22) ◽  
pp. 11989
Author(s):  
Hsiao-Hsien Lin ◽  
Ko-Hsin Chang ◽  
Chih-Hung Tseng ◽  
Yueh-Shiu Lee ◽  
Chih-Hsiang Hung
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mixed Method ◽  
Public Transportation ◽  
Leisure Activities ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Cultural Tourism ◽  
Service Center ◽  
Physical And Mental Health ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Local Construction

From the perspective of satisfaction, physical and mental health, and re-travel, this study explored whether the development of religious and cultural tourism could construct a sustainable and friendly life and leisure environment for the elderly to promote physical and mental health. This research adopted a mixed method, collected 700 questionnaires, used SPSS 22.0 statistical software, and analyzed basic statistics, t-test, and PPMCC test. Then, the researchers conducted semi-structured interviews, collected the opinions of six interviewees, and finally analyzed with multiple checks Law discussion. The results found that people of different genders and stakeholders had different opinions about DIY activities on leisure satisfaction, featured itineraries, relaxation areas, signs and instructions, community association and service center services, historical landmarks, and public transportation. They found people’s life satisfaction in physical and mental health was increased, their headaches or pressures on the top of their heads were relieved, backache problems were reduced, and they were no longer anxious and lost tempers. They had a greater willingness to revisit some places and share experiences. This study found significant differences among these topics (p < 0.01). Women, residents, and tourists had different opinions. In addition, although the natural environment landscape and feelings have the greatest influence, the better the physical and mental health was improved, the better the willingness to travel. However, the more perfect the local construction and development, the less favorable to attract people to engage in leisure activities or tourism consumption.

scholarly journals Explaining the problems faced by Iranian housewives during the COVID-19 quarantine period, and their adaption strategies: A qualitative study

2021 ◽  
Vol 17 ◽  
pp. 174550652110632
Author(s):  
Javad Yoosefi Lebni ◽  
Seyed Fahim Irandoost ◽  
Tareq Xosravi ◽  
Sina Ahmadi ◽  
Arash Ziapour ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Family Relationships ◽  
Qualitative Methodology ◽  
Healthy Lifestyle ◽  
Violent Behavior ◽  
Family Members ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Health Lifestyle ◽  
Content Analysis Method ◽  
Fear And Anxiety

Background: Housewives have several problems during the quarantine phase; so, the current study was designed to describe the challenges faced by Iranian housewives during the quarantine period in relation to COVID-19 and compatibility measures for it. Methods: The current research employed a qualitative methodology and a traditional content analysis method on 34 quarantined women in Tehran. Purposive sampling and snowballing were used to find participants, and semi-structured interviews were used to gather data. The Guba and Lincoln criteria were also employed to assess the quality of the study findings. Results: After analyzing the data, 4 main categories and 18 subcategories were extracted, including (1) individual problems (personal health problems, life with fear and anxiety, low mental health, lifestyle imbalance, Internet addiction); (2) family problems (violence and conflict in the family, tension in managing family members, disruption of the educational and economic situation of family members, intensification of domestic tasks and roles); (3) social problems (social isolation, disregard for social customs, restricted access to cyberspace); and (4) compatibility strategies (spirituality, strengthening family relationships, division of tasks between family members, optimal use of leisure, positive use of cyberspace, development of individual skills). Conclusion: Their problems can be ameliorated by providing contraception to housewives, improving their mental health and reducing their worries and fears, modeling a healthy lifestyle during quarantine, offering solutions that reduce violent behavior and manage family conflict, and expanding their access to virtual communications.

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