scholarly journals The Relationship Between the Self-Care Agency and the Health of Patients with Chronic Illness in Mature Adulthood

2000 ◽  
Vol 20 (3) ◽  
pp. 50-59 ◽  
Author(s):  
Keiko Honjo
Keyword(s):  
Chronic Illness ◽  
Self Care ◽  
The Self ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Care Agency

The effect of activities of daily living on the self-care agency of patients in a cardiovascular surgery clinic

2017 ◽  
Vol 35 (2) ◽  
pp. 78-85 ◽  
Author(s):  
Papatya Karakurt ◽  
Necla Kasimoğlu ◽  
Aybike Bahçeli ◽  
Sebahat Atalikoğlu Başkan ◽  
Burcu Ağdemir
Keyword(s):  
Activities Of Daily Living ◽  
Daily Living ◽  
Cardiovascular Surgery ◽  
Self Care ◽  
The Self ◽  
Care Agency

Self-Care of African Immigrant Adults with Chronic Illness

2021 ◽  
pp. 105477382110561
Author(s):  
Onome Henry Osokpo ◽  
Lisa M. Lewis ◽  
Uchechukwu Ikeaba ◽  
Jesse Chittams ◽  
Frances K. Barg ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Chronic Illness ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Self Care ◽  
African Immigrants ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
The Self ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Income Adequacy ◽  
The Us ◽  
Scale Scores

This cross-sectional study aims to describe the self-care of adult African immigrants in the US with chronic illness and explore the relationship between acculturation and self-care. A total of 88 African immigrants with chronic illness were enrolled. Self-care was measured with the Self Care of Chronic Illness Inventory v3 and the Self-Care Self-Efficacy scale. Scores are standardized 0 to 100 with scores >70 considered adequate. Acculturation was measured using a modified standardized acculturation instrument and predefined acculturation proxies. The self-care scores showed adequate self-care, with the mean scores of 78.6, 77.9, and 75.6 for self-care maintenance, monitoring, and management. Self-care self-efficacy mean score was 81.3. Acculturation was not significantly associated with self-care. Self-care self-efficacy was a strong determinant of self-care maintenance ( p < .0001), monitoring ( p < .0001), and management ( p < .0001). The perception of inadequate income was a significant determinant of poor self-care management ( p = .03). Self-care self-efficacy and perceived income adequacy were better determinants of self-care than acculturation.

The family of a child with chronic illness and its social relationships

2020 ◽  
Vol 30 (Supplement_5) ◽  
Author(s):  
M H N Souza ◽  
T J Santos ◽  
R N Vasconcellos ◽  
M M Costa ◽  
A S Lira ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Network ◽  
Chronic Illness ◽  
Self Care ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Health Protection ◽  
Major Public Health Problem ◽  
Research Committee ◽  
The Social ◽  
The Family ◽  
The Relationship

Abstract Introduction The family life of a child with chronic illness is marked by several determinants and demands for care. Within that context, the greater the support received, the greater the resources available to face vulnerability, and to respond positively to guidance and care. Objectives describing the social network of families of children with chronic illness, and understanding the meaning of the relationship of the family caregiver with the members of his/her social network. Methods Qualitative research with nineteen relatives of children with chronic diseases at a rehabilitation center in the city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The theoretical framework of Sanicola's social network was used. Data were collected in November 2019 by semi-structured interviews and analyzed using the content analysis technique. The research was approved by the Ethics and Research Committee of the participating institutions. The social network map showed the presence of few members and mothers as the main caregivers. The main problems among children were: autism, Down syndrome, cognitive disorders and cerebral palsy. Among the most involved people with the caregivers, friends, sisters and grandparents stood out as the ones who offered material, financial and emotional support. Rehabilitation unit support (secondary level) and dissatisfaction with the primary health unit were mentioned. Conclusions The social network of children with chronic illness is a small family network marked by social vulnerability and the female gender as responsible for care. It is noteworthy that the weakness in the relationship with health professionals at primary care level can compromise care continuity. Therefore, it is recommended to professionals to know the social network of the clientele served, as well as interacting and strengthening this network in order to provide more effective actions for health protection, rehabilitation and supported self-care strategies. Key messages Chronic childhood disease is a major public health problem. Being aware of social network favors the implementation of more actions toward health protection, rehabilitation and supported self-care strategies.

Study on the Living Style of the Isolated Old and the Sustainable Residential Unit Design

2014 ◽  
Vol 584-586 ◽  
pp. 239-242
Author(s):  
Wen Jie Lin ◽  
Yu Jun Yang ◽  
Xu Bo Yang
Keyword(s):  
Daily Living ◽  
Self Care ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
The Self ◽  
Residential Unit ◽  
Unit Design ◽  
The Relationship

Targeted at the isolated old (including the isolated old living with nanny), this paper analyzes the characteristic of the living style of the isolated old through the place in which the elderly sleep, have meals and do daily living, and the relationship between the living styles and the health stages. On the basis of it, this paper comes up with suggestions for the sustainable residential unit design for the isolated old from the self-care stage to the nursing-cared stage.

scholarly journals Cross-cultural assessment of the Self-Care of Chronic Illness Inventory: A psychometric evaluation

2019 ◽  
pp. 103422 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maddalena De Maria ◽  
Maria Matarese ◽  
Anna Strömberg ◽  
Davide Ausili ◽  
Ercole Vellone ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Chronic Illness ◽  
Self Care ◽  
Psychometric Evaluation ◽  
Cross Cultural ◽  
The Self ◽  
Cultural Assessment

scholarly journals Alcohol and Drug Use in European University Health Science Students: Relationship with Self-Care Ability

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (24) ◽  
pp. 5042 ◽  
Author(s):  
Natura Colomer-Pérez ◽  
Elena Chover-Sierra ◽  
Rut Navarro-Martínez ◽  
Virginia Andriusevičienė ◽  
Eugenia Vlachou ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Alcohol Intake ◽  
Illicit Drugs ◽  
Drugs Of Abuse ◽  
Self Care ◽  
Health Science ◽  
The Self ◽  
European University ◽  
Care Agency

Background: Drug abuse in university students is an emerging social and health issue. The present study assesses alcohol and abuse of other illicit drugs and the adverse consequences related to such use and its relationship with self-care agency among European university students. Methods: A multicenter cross-sectional study was performed among 592 European students from different health science degrees. The screening of alcohol abuse was evaluated with the Alcohol Use Disorder Test (AUDIT), and the screening for substance-related risks and problems was conducted with the Car, Relax, Alone, Forget, Friends, Trouble (CRAFFT) screening test. We analyzed the relationship of substance abuse with self-care agency, assessed by the Appraisal of Self-Care Agency Scale (ASA). Results: 51.4% of the surveyed students reported alcohol intake, 16.6% of the students consumed both alcohol and cannabis, 1.6 % reported alcohol and other illicit drugs, and 3.7% consumed alcohol, marijuana, and other illicit drugs (73.3% of students reported alcohol intake alone or together with cannabis/hashish and/or other illicit drugs). The self-care agency scores were significantly different among groups in relation to certain sociodemographic factors such as gender (p = 0.008) and country of residence (p = 0.031). The self-care agency scores significantly correlated (p = 0.001) with the personal motivations and consequences related to the consumption of drugs of abuse evaluated by the CRAFFT screening tool. Within the ASA domains, the most significant effects were observed regarding the subdomains of resources, awareness, and health behaviors. Conclusions: Self-care agency should be promoted to counteract the health and social consequences of the consumption of drugs of abuse among university students who will be future health care professionals.

scholarly journals The self-care agency in dialyzed patients

2007 ◽  
Vol 36 (2) ◽  
pp. 57-70 ◽  
Author(s):  
Serap Unsar ◽  
Ozgul Erol ◽  
Mukadder Mollaoglu
Keyword(s):  
Self Care ◽  
The Self ◽  
Care Agency
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