scholarly journals Apoyo social percibido y factores sociodemográficos en relación con los síntomas de ansiedad, depre- sión y estrés en universitarios chilenos

2019 ◽  
Vol 24 (2) ◽  
pp. 105 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ana Barrera Herrera ◽  
Mariajosé Neira-Cofré ◽  
Paola Raipán-Gómez ◽  
Patricio Riquelme-Lobos ◽  
Bertha Escobar Alaniz
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
University Students ◽  
Perceived Social Support ◽  
Demographic Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Apoyo Social ◽  
Mental Health Symptomatology ◽  
Socio Demographic Factors ◽  
Anxiety Depression ◽  
The Impact

Abstract: Perceived social support and socio-demographic factors in relation to symptoms of anxiety, depression and stress in Chilean university students. Research with university students shows a high prevalence of mental disorders, so it is necessary to study the impact of protective variables such as social support. The objective of this study was to determine the influence of perceived social support and the socio-demographic factors gender and socio-economical level on symptomatology related to depression, anxiety, and stress. In the framework of a non-experimental and cross-sectional design, 449 undergraduate students answered the Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scales (DASS-21) and the Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS). Results showed that perceived social support was negatively associated with psychopathological symptoms, and that family support is the strongest predictor of mental health symptomatology. These findings indicate that family social support is important to Chilean university students and plays a protective role against the symptoms of anxiety, depression and stress in this stage in life.Keywords: emerging adulthood; perceived social support; depression; anxiety; stress.Resumen: Las investigaciones con universitarios evidencian alta prevalencia de trastornos mentales por lo que es necesario estudiar el impacto de variables protectoras como el apoyo social. El objetivo del estudio fue determinar la influencia del apoyo social percibido y de los factores sociodemográficos de género y nivel socioeconómico en la sintomatología depresiva, ansiosa y de estrés. En el marco de un diseño no experimental y transversal, 449 estudiantes universitarios respondieron las Escalas de Depresión, Ansiedad y Estrés (DASS-21) y la Escala Multidimensional de Apoyo Social Percibido (MSPSS). Los resultados mostraron que el apoyo social percibido se asocia de forma inversa a los síntomas psicopatológicos y que el apoyo familiar es el mejor predictor ante la aparición de sintomatología de salud mental. Los resultados confirman que los jóvenes chilenos otorgan importancia al apoyo social familiar, el cual cumple un rol protector ante los síntomas de ansiedad, depresión y estrés en esta etapa vital.Palabras clave: Adultez emergente; apoyo social percibido; depresión; ansiedad; estrés.

Impact of perceived social support and parental bonding in predicting suicidal intent among self-harm patients

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-11
Author(s):  
Naila Yaqoob ◽  
Sadaf Ahsan
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Social Support ◽  
Perceived Social Support ◽  
Demographic Variable ◽  
Parental Bonding ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Suicidal Intent ◽  
Suicide Intent ◽  
Self Harm ◽  
The Impact

Objective: The present study investigated the impact of perceived social-support and parental-bonding in predicting suicidal intent among self-harm patients.Methods: Cross-sectional research design was used in current study. Study was conducted at Foundation University, Rawalpindi from February, 2019 to September, 2019. A purposive sample of 50 self-harm patients was collected from different mental health departments of hospitals of Rawalpindi, Jhelum and Peshawar. Participants were administered Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS), Parental-Bonding Instrument (PBI) and Beck Suicide Intention Scale (BSIS). Data was analyzed through SPSS using correlation, t test and regression. Differences on the basis of demographic variable were also studied.Results: The main results of the study specified that social support and parental bonding’ factor ‘care’ had significant negative correlation with suicide intent. Moreover, it negatively predicted suicide intent. Whereas, parental boding’ factor ‘overprotectiveness’ had significant positive correlation with suicide intent and significantly positively predicted suicide intent. Conclusion: The outcomes of present study emphasized that social-support and parental bonding both can play substantial roles in saving lives. Researchers and mental health experts will be able to start examine about the factors that distinguish deliberate self-harm from attempted suicide as well as the characteristics common to both conducts. Continuous...

Health awareness, lifestyle and dietary behavior of university students in the northeast part of Bangladesh

2018 ◽  
Vol 0 (0) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mahmuda Mohammad ◽  
Muhammad Abdul Baker Chowdhury ◽  
Md Nazrul Islam ◽  
Arifa Ahmed ◽  
Farha Nusrat Zahan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Status ◽  
University Students ◽  
Dietary Habits ◽  
Healthy Lifestyle ◽  
Dietary Behavior ◽  
Demographic Factors ◽  
Dietary Habit ◽  
Health Awareness ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Socio Demographic Factors

AbstractIntroductionUniversity students generally face a variety of challenges. During this period of life, they practice some unhealthy eating patterns and lifestyles. Therefore, we aimed to assess the health awareness status of university students from the northeast part of Bangladesh and to evaluate its associated factors.MethodsWe conducted a cross-sectional study using a stratified random sampling among public and private university students from the northeast region of Bangladesh and interviewed 1143 students. We used a self-reported questionnaire, including questions related to awareness status, lifestyle practice, dietary habit and socio-demographic factors. To assess students’ health awareness status and its association with their lifestyle practices and socio-demographic factors, we used logistic regression models.ResultsThe majority (61%) of the students were not aware of better health status and their dietary habits were not adequate. Smokers [odds ratio (OR): 0.66; 95% confidence interval (CI): 0.44, 0.99] were less likely to be aware of better health status. The participants who thought that they were leading a healthy lifestyle were less likely (OR: 0.71; CI: 0.56, 0.92) to be aware. Moreover, frequency of participating in sports and the psychological factors related to eating behaviors were significantly (p < 0.05) associated with health awareness status.ConclusionOur study findings may help to create a foundation for possible interventional programs on health awareness and nutritional education to improve the health awareness status and dietary behavior of university students. To prevent students from poor eating habits while feeling happy, effective programs (e.g. seminars, projects and media campaigns) should be held, which may include enhancing healthy and recommended amounts of food consumption.

scholarly journals Perceived Social Support predicts Psychological Problems among University Students

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Dr. Syeda Razia Bukhari ◽  
Firdous Afzal
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
University Students ◽  
Perceived Social Support ◽  
Psychological Problems ◽  
High Rate ◽  
Future Research ◽  
University Management ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Depression Anxiety Stress Scale ◽  
The Impact

Background: psychological problems are prevailing among university students, which need the attention of university management, government, social workers, and counsellors as well. Aims: to find out the prevalence of depression, anxiety, stress among students, and their level of perceived social support. Study also aims to find the impact of perceived social support on psychological problems (depression, anxiety, and stress). Methodology: Cross sectional survey designed was used to collect data, from 200 university students (m=100; f=100). They were selected through purposive sampling technique from various universities of Karachi, Pakistan with mean age (21.79 ±2.970). Depression anxiety stress scale (DASS-21) was used to measure the student’s level of depression, anxiety and stress (Lovibond & lovibond, 1995). Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MPSS) (Zimet et al. 1988) was used to measure social support. Regression analysis was used to test assumption. Results: In our sample out of 200 students, 58%, 69%, 40% have mild to severe level of depression, anxiety and stress respectively. Perceived social supports predict 6%depression and 2% anxiety in our sample respectively. Conclusion: Depression, Anxiety and Stress are highly prevailing among university students. Perceived social support is negatively associated with depression, anxiety and stress. While perceived social support is a significant negative predictor of depression and anxiety. Implications: It is implicated that university students needs counselling services as they are having high rate of psychological problems and low levels of perceived social support. University management should develop policies and programs for increasing perceived social support among students. Future research should look at role of coping in influence of perceived social support on psychological problems.

scholarly journals Borderline Personality Symptoms: What Not to Be Overlooked when Approaching Suicidal Ideation among University Students

Healthcare ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (10) ◽  
pp. 1399
Author(s):  
Nahathai Wongpakaran ◽  
Awirut Oon-Arom ◽  
Nuntaporn Karawekpanyawong ◽  
Trustsavin Lohanan ◽  
Thanakorn Leesawat ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Suicidal Ideation ◽  
University Students ◽  
Perceived Stress ◽  
Perceived Social Support ◽  
Borderline Personality ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Cross Sectional

Suicidal ideation is a serious condition antecedent to suicidal attempts and is highly related not only to depression but also other psychosocial factors. This study aimed to examine the predictive effects of these potential factors for suicidal ideation among young adult university students. A cross-sectional survey was conducted on a sample of university students in Thailand. An online questionnaire employed the perceived stress scale-10 (PSS-10), the patient health questionnaire-8 (PHQ-8), the multidimensional scale of perceived social support (MSPSS), and a screening instrument for borderline personality disorder. An ordinal regression analysis was applied to determine the predictive effects of the independent variables. Of 336 students, the mean age was 20.26 ± 1.3 years, 80.4% of whom were female; 14.3% had suicidal ideation. The significant predictors of suicidal thoughts were perceived stress (AOR 1.11, 95% CI 1.01 to 1.22); depressive symptoms (AOR 1.16, 95% CI 1.05 to 1.22); borderline personality symptoms (AOR 1.19, 95% CI 1.01 to 1.40); and perceived social support (AOR 0.97, 95% CI 0.94 to 1.00). Not only did depressive symptoms contribute to suicidal ideation but they also constituted important variables. Therefore, they should be included in intervention plans to prevent suicidality among university students.

scholarly journals Soporte social percibido por las personas con enfermedad crónica y sus cuidadores familiares en cinco macro regiones geográficas de Colombia

2016 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 102 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lucy Barrera Ortiz ◽  
María Stella Campos ◽  
Karina Gallardo Solarte ◽  
Rosa Del Carmen Coral Ibarra ◽  
Adriana Hernández Bustos
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Chronic Disease ◽  
Family Caregivers ◽  
Perceived Social Support ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Female Predominance ◽  
The Social ◽  
Geographical Regions ◽  
Apoyo Social

ResumenObjetivo: Describir y comparar el soporte social percibido por las personas con enfermedad crónica y sus cuidadores familiares. Materiales y métodos: Estudio de tipo descriptivo, comparativo, de corte transversal desarrollado con una muestra de 1.257 personas con enfermedad crónica y 1.184 cuidadores familiares en las cinco macro regiones geográficas de Colombia entre los años 2012 - 2014. Resultados: Las condiciones de las personas con enfermedad crónica y de los cuidadores familiares participantes en el estudio, reflejan predominio femenino con niveles de escolaridad medio-bajo, y con residencia en la zona urbana. La mitad de los participantes tienen pareja estable y trabajo remunerado. La situación de enfermedad crónica se presenta para la mayoría, por más de un año. La familia es la principal fuente de apoyo social y a pesar de ello, la cuarta parte de personas con enfermedad crónica perciben que son una carga para sus familias y la tercera parte de los cuidadores familiares, percibe sobrecarga intensa con el cuidado. Se reporta un nivel adecuado de soporte social, en especial en las regiones Amazonía y Orinoquía. Conclusiones: Las personas con enfermedad crónica y sus cuidadores familiares tienen niveles de soporte social percibido heterogéneos en las diferentes macro regiones geográficas de Colombia. El soporte social percibido es insuficiente para respaldar la experiencia del cuidado de la salud de estas personas. AbstractObjective: To describe and compare the social support perceived by people with chronic disease (CD) and their family caregivers (FC) in Colombia. Materials and methods: This is a descriptive, comparative cross-sectional study developed with a sample of 1257 people with CD and 1184 FC in the five macro geographical regions of Colombia between 2012 and 2014. Results: The conditions of participants with CD and their FC reflects female predominance with medium-low levels of schooling who live in the urban area. Half of the participants have a regular partner as well as a paid job. The situation of chronic disease occurs mostly for over a year. The family is the main source of social support and yet a quarter of people with CD perceive to be a burden to their families and the third of the FC perceived intense care overload. An adequate level of social support is reported, especially in the Amazon and Orinoco regions. Conclusions: People with chronic illness and their family caregivers have heterogeneous levels of perceived social support in the different macro geographical regions of Colombia. The perceived social support is insufficient to support the experience of health care of these people.

scholarly journals Perceived Social support and compliance with stay-at-home orders during the COVID-19 outbreak: Evidence from Iran

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Toktam Paykani ◽  
Geregory D. Zimet ◽  
Reza Esmaeili ◽  
Amir Reza khajedaluee ◽  
Mohammad Khajedaluee
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Perceived Social Support ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Social Distancing ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Socio Demographic Factors ◽  
Iranian Students ◽  
At Home

Abstract Background Strong evidence demonstrates that social support plays a key role in facilitating preventive health behaviors. The major aim of the current study was to assess the effects of perceived social support on compliance with stay-at-home advice in response to a COVID-19 outbreak during the Persian New Year (Nowruz) holydays, since Nowruz holidays of 2020 coincided with the peak of the coronavirus epidemic in Iran. Methods This cross-sectional survey was carried out based on phone interviews of 1073 adults aged over 18 years from 4 to 12 April 2020 in Mashhad, Khorasan-Razavi Province, as the second largest city of Iran. A systematic random sampling was carried out using fixed phone number lists provided by Telecommunication Company of Khorasan-Razavi Province. Phone interviews were carried out by four trained interviewers from the Iranian Students Polling Agency (ISPA) at various times of the day. The survey included sociodemographic questions, perceived social support scale (MSPSS) and questions about self-isolation. Statistical analysis included Chi-square test, Kruskal-Wallis and multivariate logistic regression. Results 20.5% of participants reported poor compliance with self-isolation during the first two weeks of Nowruz. Clear social gradients were not found in people’s compliance with self-isolation. When controlling socio-demographic factors, perceived social support, interestingly, both fostered and hindered personal compliance with self-isolation, depending on the source of support from family members (OR = .875, 95% CI = .800, .957, p < .005), friends (OR = 1.147, 95% CI = 1.073, 1.223, p < .001) and a significant other person (OR = .916, 95% CI = .833, 1.007, p = .069). Conclusions Public health messaging may need to emphasize the role that friends and families can play in helping to protect those in their friendship/family groups by promoting compliance with social distancing. Further in-depth studies are recommended to evaluate how this kind of messaging can most effectively encourage people to engage in social distancing practices.

scholarly journals Associations of exercise and social support with mental health during quarantine and social-distancing measures during the COVID-19 pandemic: A cross-sectional survey in Germany

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Leonie Louisa Bauer ◽  
Britta Seiffer ◽  
Clara Deinhart ◽  
Beatrice Atrott ◽  
Gorden Sudeck ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Social Support ◽  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Protective Factors ◽  
Perceived Social Support ◽  
German Population ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Social Distancing ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Sleeping Disorder

AbstractIntroductionSocial distancing and quarantine measures applied during the COVID-19 pandemic might result in mental health problems. In this cross-sectional study we examined if perceived social support, exercise in minutes per week and change in exercise are protective factors regarding symptoms of depression, anxiety, and sleeping disorders.MethodIn April 2020, n = 4271 German adults completed an online survey including mental health questionnaires regarding depression (PHQ-D), anxiety (PHQ-D) and sleep (PSQI), as well as questionnaires related to protective factors such as exercise (BSA-F), physical activity-related health competence (PAHCO) and social support (F-SozU).ResultsComplete case analysis (n = 3700; mean age 33.13 ± 11.73 years, 78.6 % females) resulted in elevated prevalence of depressive disorder (31.4%), panic disorder (5.7%) and other anxiety disorders (7.4%). 58.3% reported symptoms of insomnia. Three separate models of multiple regression were conducted. Perceived social support was associated with lower values of anxiety (beta = −0.10; t(19) = −6.46; p >0.001), lower values of depressive symptoms (beta = −0.22; t(19) = −15.71; p < .001) and lower values of sleeping disorder symptoms (beta = −0.15; t(19) = −9.55; p < .001). Change towards less exercise compared to the time before Covid-19 was associated with and higher values of anxiety (beta = −0.05; t(19) = −2.85; p= .004), higher values of depressive symptoms (beta = −0.08; t(19) = - 5.69; p < .001), and higher values of sleeping disorder symptoms (beta = −0.07; t(19) = −4.54; p < .000). Post-hoc analysis (ANOVAs) revealed that a change towards less exercise was significantly associated with more depressive, anxiety and sleeping disorder symptoms whereas a positive change was not. No significant association was found for exercise in minutes per week for all outcomes.ConclusionThe COVID-19 pandemic seems to have a negative impact on mental health in the German population. Social Support and a stable amount of exercise might attenuate these negative mental health consequences. Ongoing monitoring of the impact of the pandemic on mental health and possible protective factors is needed in order to create a basis for the development of appropriate prevention and intervention measures.

scholarly journals Influence of socio-demographic factors and length of disease on adherence of patients with arterial hypertension

2020 ◽  
Vol 45 (4) ◽  
pp. 140-144
Author(s):  
Marijana Jandrić-Kočič ◽  
Snežana Knežević
Keyword(s):  
Arterial Hypertension ◽  
Patient Adherence ◽  
Demographic Factors ◽  
Diagnostic Procedures ◽  
World Health ◽  
Place Of Residence ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
And Gender ◽  
Socio Demographic Factors ◽  
The Impact

INTRODUCTION: The World Health Organization defines patient adherence as the willingness to adapt its behavior (in terms of therapy, diet, lifestyle, and diagnostic procedures) to the recommendations agreed with the healthcare provider. Objective. The study aimed to determine the impact of socio-demographic factors and length of elevated blood pressure on the adherence of patients with arterial hypertension. METHOD: The study was performed as a cross-sectional study. The sample consisted of 170 patients, 88 (51.8%) women and 82 (48.2%) men, with a mean age of 58 ± 7.9 years. In addition to the general questionnaire, the study used the Adherence in Chronic Diseases Scale. RESULTS: Statistically significantly higher adherence was found in subjects aged 60-69 years and participants in the study with arterial hypertension for more than 15 years (p<0.05). Subjects with completed primary school had statistically significantly lower adherence (p<0.05). Place of residence, employment status and gender of the respondents did not show a statistically significant influence on the adherence of the respondents (NS). CONCLUSION: It uses the age, educational status and duration of arterial hypertension in the adherence of examination statistics. Place of residence, employee status and gender of respondents do not show a statistically significant impact.

scholarly journals Perceived social support as a predictor of academic success in Spanish university students

2019 ◽  
Vol 36 (1) ◽  
pp. 134-142 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carolina Tinajero ◽  
Zeltia Martínez-López ◽  
M. Soledad Rodríguez ◽  
M. Fernanda Páramo
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Academic Achievement ◽  
Academic Success ◽  
University Students ◽  
Emerging Adults ◽  
Perceived Social Support ◽  
Academic Failure ◽  
Apoyo Social ◽  
Academic Year ◽  
Estudiantes Universitarios

El apoyo social percibido es considerado un factor clave para la reducción del riesgo de estrés psicológico, fracaso académico y abandono de los estudios universitarios; sin embargo, la investigación relativa al modo en que el apoyo social puede incidir en el rendimiento académico de los estudiantes universitarios es escasa. El presente estudio examina la relación de diferentes provisiones y fuentes de apoyo social con el rendimiento académico de estudiantes universitarios españoles, en su primer y tercer curso. La muestra estaba compuesta por 219 adultos emergentes, 149 mujeres y 70 hombres, con una edad media de 18.01 años (SD= 0.46), matriculados en distintas titulaciones de una universidad pública española. Los datos se recabaron durante el primer año académico (tiempo 1) y de nuevo en el tercer año (tiempo 2). Los análisis de regresión realizados  mostraron que diferentes dimensiones del apoyo social percibido predecían el éxito académico en el intervalo de dos años. Los resultados del estudio podrían servir para mejorar programas y políticas dirigidas a promover el ajuste y rendimiento académico de los estudiantes. Perceived social support is considered a key factor for reducing the risk of psychological distress, academic failure and student withdrawal from university; however, research concerning how social support may influence academic performance in undergraduate students is scarce. This study aimed to examine the relation of different provisions and sources of perceived social support with academic achievement of Spanish university students in their first and third year. The sample consisted of 219 emerging adults, 149 women and 70 men, of average age 18.01 years (SD= 0.46), enrolled on different degree courses at a public Spanish university. Data were collected during the first academic year (time 1) and again during the third academic year (time 2). Regression analysis of the data showed that different dimensions of social support predicted academic success throughout a period of two years. The study findings could be used to help university counsellors and administrators refine programmes and policies aimed at enhancing students’ adjustment and academic achievement.

scholarly journals Perceived social support and compliance with stay-at-home orders during the COVID-19 outbreak: evidence from Iran

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Toktam Paykani ◽  
Gregory D. Zimet ◽  
Reza Esmaeili ◽  
Amir Reza Khajedaluee ◽  
Mohammad Khajedaluee
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Perceived Social Support ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Social Distancing ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Socio Demographic Factors ◽  
Iranian Students ◽  
At Home

Abstract Background Strong evidence demonstrates that social support plays a key role in facilitating preventive health behaviors. The aim of the current study was to assess the effects of perceived social support on compliance with stay-at-home orders in response to a COVID-19 outbreak during the Persian New Year (Nowruz) holydays, since Nowruz holidays of 2020 coincided with the peak of the coronavirus epidemic in Iran. Methods This cross-sectional survey was carried out based on phone interviews of 1073 adults aged over 18 years from 4 to 12 April 2020 in Mashhad, Khorasan-Razavi Province, as the second largest city of Iran. A systematic random sampling was carried out using fixed phone number lists provided by Telecommunication Company of Khorasan-Razavi Province. Phone interviews were carried out by trained interviewers from the Iranian Students Polling Agency (ISPA) at various times of the day. The survey included sociodemographic questions, perceived social support scale (MSPSS) and questions about self-isolation during the Nowruz holiday. Statistical analysis included Chi-square test, Mann-Whitney test and multivariate logistic regression. Results 20.5% of participants reported poor compliance with stay at home orders during the first 2 weeks of Nowruz. Clear social gradients were not found in stay-at-home compliance. When controlling socio-demographic factors, perceived social support, interestingly, both fostered and hindered people’s compliance with stay at home orders, depending on the source of support from family members (OR = .874, 95% CI = .803, .950, p < .005), friends (OR = 1.147, 95% CI = 1.076, 1.222, p < .001) and a significant other person (OR = .926, 95% CI = .849, 1.010, p = .084). Conclusions Public health messaging may need to emphasize the role that friends and families can play in helping to protect those in their friendship/family groups by promoting compliance with social distancing. Further in-depth studies are recommended to evaluate how this kind of messaging can most effectively encourage people to engage in social distancing practices.

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