scholarly journals The influence of social support and health promotion behaviors on nursing work performance among nurses

2021 ◽  
Vol 27 (3) ◽  
pp. 333-341
Author(s):  
Eunbi Choi ◽  
Kyung Hee Yoo
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Health Promotion ◽  
Nursing Education ◽  
Emotional Support ◽  
Work Performance ◽  
Interpersonal Relations ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Stepwise Multiple Regression ◽  
Health Promotion Behaviors

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to examine the predicting factors of nursing work performance. Methods: The participants in this study were 148 nurses working in S university hospital in P city. The scales included social support, health promoting lifestyle profile-Ⅱ (HPLP-Ⅱ), and nursing work performance. A descriptive analysis and stepwise multiple regression were used for data analysis. Results: Significant correlations were found among social support, health promotion behaviors and nursing work performance. The significant predictive factors of nursing work performance were the emotional support subscale of social support (β=.31, p<.001) and the interpersonal relations subscale of health promotion behaviors (β=.32, p<.001). These two subscales explained 27% of nursing work performance. Conclusion: Nursing education programs should include an emphasis on developing methods of emotional support and interpersonal relations in order to improve nursing work performance among clinical nurses.

Factors Affecting Health-Promoting Lifestyle Behaviors Among Arab American Women

2019 ◽  
Vol 31 (3) ◽  
pp. 267-275 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kholoud Hardan-Khalil
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Health Promotion ◽  
Psychological Stress ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Arab American ◽  
Lifestyle Behaviors ◽  
Personal Factors ◽  
Health Promotion Behaviors ◽  
Health Promoting ◽  
Health Promoting Lifestyle

Introduction: An estimated 3.6 million Arab Americans live in the United States. Limited studies have addressed Arab American women’s health needs. The purpose of this study was to explore the relationships between personal factors (sociodemographic factors, degree of acculturation, psychological stress), health self-efficacy, social support, and health-promoting lifestyle behaviors among Arab American women in California. Method: A cross-sectional, correlational survey study involved 267 women. The survey assessed women’s personal factors, health self-efficacy, social support, and health promotion behaviors. Results: Age, education, orientation to American culture, psychological stress, health self-efficacy, and social support were strongly correlated with health promotion behaviors and explained 46% of its variance among participants, F(18, 248) = 10.657, p = .000, R2 = .46. Discussion: Participants scored low on both the physical activity and stress management of the health promotion subscales. Culturally sensitive interventions are needed to improve engagement in health promotion behaviors among these women.

scholarly journals Anxiety in Frontline and Non-Frontline Healthcare Providers in Kelantan, Malaysia

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (3) ◽  
pp. 861
Author(s):  
Norhayati Mohd Noor ◽  
Ruhana Che Yusof ◽  
Mohd Azman Yacob
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Work Performance ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Healthcare Providers ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Analysis Of Covariance ◽  
Anxiety And Depression ◽  
Case Report Form ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Cross Sectional Design

In response to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, healthcare providers are exposed to psychological and mental health implications, including vicarious traumatization, anxiety, and depression. Gradual increases in the number of COVID-19 cases meant they were inadequately protected from contamination due to a shortage of protective equipment, excessive workloads, emotional exhaustion and frustration. These circumstances affect their work performance in delivering health services. This study aims to compare the levels of anxiety in frontline and non-frontline healthcare providers during the COVID-19 pandemic. This study applied a comparative cross-sectional design between May and July 2020 at the Hospital Raja Perempuan Zainab II. Convenient sampling was applied in the selection of eligible participants. The case report form contained two self-administered questionnaires, namely, The Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale and Medical Outcome Study Social Support Survey. Descriptive analysis, analysis of variance, and analysis of covariance were conducted using SPSS version 26. The number of participants recruited was 306, including 160 healthcare providers in the frontline group and 146 in the non-frontline group. The non-frontline healthcare providers reported a significantly higher anxiety mean score of 1.7 than the frontline providers after adjusting for gender, duration of employment, and social support. It indicates that non-frontline healthcare providers require psychological support similar to that of frontline healthcare providers during the COVID-19 pandemic.

scholarly journals Determinants of Health Promotion Behaviors among Family Caregivers of Stroke Survivors

Diseases ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 10
Author(s):  
Anna Kavga ◽  
Ourania Govina ◽  
Petros Galanis ◽  
Ioannis Kalemikerakis ◽  
Eugenia Vlachou ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Health Promotion ◽  
Family Caregivers ◽  
Healthy Lifestyle ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Stroke Survivors ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Health Promotion Behaviors ◽  
High Level

Purpose:To record the health promotion behaviors of family caregivers of stroke survivors, as well as potential determinants that could affect these behaviors. Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out through home visits in the Attica region using the convenience sampling method. The studied population included 109 survivors who had suffered a stroke and experienced functional problems, and their 109 primary caregivers, who were family members, lived in the same house and were fully responsible for their care. The dependent variables were the caregivers’ health promotion behaviors, while the independent variables were the survivors and caregivers’ demographic characteristics, survivors’ functional capacity, depression, social support and changes in caregivers’ lives from caring. Results: Better health promotional behaviors were associated with the following: patient having advanced age and a high level of functionality, caregivers assessing their own state of health as “good”, greater social support, a higher educational level and a higher income level. In addition, more hours of patient care were associated with a less healthy lifestyle for caregivers. Conclusions: Promoting the health of family caregivers of stroke survivors is crucial for both survivors and caregivers. For this reason, it is of great importance to detect factors that affect the health promotion behaviors of caregivers in order to carry out appropriate interventions and improve their quality of life.

scholarly journals Digital social support for undergraduate students during COVID-19: Pivotal support for the digital transformation

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shaista Rashid ◽  
Orchida Fayez ◽  
Hala Ismail ◽  
Raheen Fatimah Khan
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Emotional Support ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Private University ◽  
The Body ◽  
Digital Platforms ◽  
Academic Administration ◽  
Factors Affecting

Background: In a time of crisis, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, digital social support can prove helpful in buffering the stress and anxiety especially for students whose lives were being affected both socially and academically. The present study aims to explore the emotional and informational social support available to students during the online transformation of their education. It further investigates factors affecting anxiety and stress among students.Design and Methods: An online survey was administered among 479 undergraduate students at a private university in Saudi Arabia from 2nd March till 17th June 2020. Descriptive analysis was used to report the findings of students’ self-reported data.Results: The results revealed that more than 70% of the students reported that they were satisfied with the informational and emotional support available to them via digital platforms. However, they felt less connected with the teachers and academic administration. Feeling sick (46%), being locked down at homes and isolation (43%) were major causes of stress and anxiety. 71% of the students reported their ability to keep themselves busy, however, only 55% of students mentioned that they did not feel lonely while confined to their homes. In these circumstances, the continuation of studies via online platforms helped students reduce stress and anxiety (52%).Conclusions: Although this online transformation was not planned, the university was able to provide adequate informational support to the students. However, students were dependent upon friends, family and relatives for emotional support. The results of the study point towards the need of training for teachers and academic administrative staff in order to better address students’ needs for social support during the crisis.  The results also contribute to the body of data reporting the various effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on students in a way to reach a sustainable framework for supporting students.

scholarly journals Self-efficacy, Depression and Health Promotion Behaviors of Nursing and Non-nursing Female College Students

2018 ◽  
Vol 24 (3) ◽  
pp. 290-299
Author(s):  
Yeon Hee Jeong ◽  
Min Sun Song
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Health Promotion ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Correlation Coefficients ◽  
Influential Factor ◽  
Female College Students ◽  
Stepwise Multiple Regression ◽  
Female College ◽  
Health Promotion Behaviors ◽  
Nursing College

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to compare the self-efficacy, depression, and health promotion behaviors of nursing and non-nursing female college students, and to develop a program to improve the health promotion behaviors of female college students. Methods: One hundred sixty-six females (84 nursing, 82 non-nursing) college students participated in the study. Data collection was conducted between November 20 and December 8, 2017. Data was analyzed using descriptive statistics, ${chi}^2$ test, ANCOVA, t-test, ANOVA, Pearson's correlation coefficients and stepwise multiple regression analysis with the SPSS/WIN 22.0. Results: The results of health promotion behaviors of the nursing college students were higher than non-nursing college students (F=7.14, p=.008). Both nursing and non-nursing college students showed a positive correlation between health promotion behaviors and self-efficacy, and there was a negative correlation between health promotion behaviors and depression. Self-efficacy was the most influential factor in health promotion behaviors for both nursing and non-nursing female college students. Conclusion: In order to improve the health promotion behaviors of female college students, it is necessary to educate individuals to help them improve their self-efficacy and be able to maintain healthy lifestyles by perceiving and managing their own health conditions.

scholarly journals HEALTH, BEHAVIOR, AND MANAGEMENT: IMPACT ON INTERPERSONAL RELATIONS

2020 ◽  
Vol 29 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jennifer Specht Dias ◽  
Laurelize Pereira Rocha ◽  
Deciane Pintanela de Carvalho ◽  
Jamila Geri Tomaschewski-Barlem ◽  
Edison Luiz Devos Barlem ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Interpersonal Relations ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Field Method ◽  
Self Report ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
P Value ◽  
Emotional Instability ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Managerial Support ◽  
Quantitative Descriptive

ABSTRACT Objective: to identify the factors impacting interpersonal relations in the nursing field. Method: cross-sectional, quantitative, descriptive, and exploratory study conducted with 213 nursing workers from a university hospital: 54 nurses, 69 nursing technicians, and 90 nursing aids. Data were collected from July to August 2016 using a semi-structured questionnaire addressing the participants’ characteristics and those of the work process, and a validated self-report questionnaire. Descriptive analysis, Pearson’s correlation coefficient, analysis of variance, and linear regression were performed, adopting a p-value<0.05. Results: affective constructions obtained the highest mean (4.62), showing this construct strengthen interpersonal relations at work, followed by administrative actions with a mean equal to 3.86, also a positive factor for interpersonal relations; however, workers seldom perceive their relational difficulties (1.72). The most significant factors were physical and emotional weariness accruing from interpersonal relations (p=0.000) and perception of emotional instability when facing relationship difficulties (p=0.010). Conclusion: interpersonal relations in the nursing field impact the workers’ health, with the potential to cause physical and emotional weariness though managerial actions and the workers’ behaviors also influence interpersonal relations. Thus, actions are needed to promote healthy interpersonal relations within institutions such as regular meetings and managerial support, fostering respect, cordiality, and empathy.

Urban Diabetic Women’s Perception of Healthy Eating Lifestyles from West Java

1970 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mayumi Mizutani ◽  
Junko Tashiro ◽  
Nia Damiati ◽  
Uswatun Khasanah
Keyword(s):  
Type 2 Diabetes ◽  
Health Promotion ◽  
Healthy Eating ◽  
Health Care Services ◽  
Interpersonal Relations ◽  
Social Situation ◽  
West Java ◽  
Care Services ◽  
Social Events

This study aimed to explore perceptions about a healthy-eating lifestyle and reasons to practice a healthy-eating lifestyle of women with type 2 diabetes in a city of West Java by using a case study design. Six female patients, with type 2 diabetes, ages 47–63 from a hospital were interviewed guided by the health promotion model. Their healthy-eating lifestyle included currently practicing or not practicing a healthy-eating lifestyle. Reasons to practice were: beliefs for health and for physical energy to work for family, definition of multidimensional health and self-efficacy increased by: support from God, support from family, support from health professionals and improved or deteriorated health status by prior experience. Reasons not to practice were: difficulty in arranging diet, rejecting eating, controlling appetite, and accessing health care services. Related difficulties were interpersonal relations with family and social situation such as social events, expensive medical fee, and distance to the hospital. These findings suggest that women with type 2 diabetes in Indonesia need to be supported with the reasons to practice a healthy-eating lifestyle.Key words:Diet, health promotion, Indonesia, type 2 diabetes, women AbstrakTujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengeksplorasi persepsi tentang gaya hidup mengonsumsi makanan sehat dan alasan untuk mempraktikkan gaya hidup memakan makanan sehat pada wanita penderita diabetes tipe 2 di satu kota di Jawa Barat dengan menggunakan desain penelitian studi kasus. Enam pasien wanita penderita diabetes tipe 2 berumur antara 47–63 tahun. Penelitian ini dilakukan di sebuah rumah sakit. Pasien diwawancara secara terbimbing menggunakan model promosi kesehatan. Gaya hidup partisipan dalam mengonsumsi makanan sehat dinilai dalam penelitian ini, termasuk yang sedang dipraktikkan atau tidak sedang dipraktikkan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan alasan partisipan untuk mengonsumsi makanan sehat adalah: keyakinan untuk sehat dan kekuatan fisik untuk bekerja bagi keluarga, definisi kesehatan multidimensi dan efikasi diri meningkat oleh dukungan Tuhan, dukungan dari keluarga, dukungan dari petugas kesehatan, dan meningkatnya atau menurunnya status kesehatan oleh pengalaman sebelumnya. Alasan untuk tidak mengonsumsi makanan sehat adalah kesulitan dalam: mengatur diet, menolak makan, mengontrol nafsu makan, dan kesulitan mengakses pelayanan kesehatan. Kesulitan-kesulitan yang terkait dengan masalah ini adalah hubungan interpersonal dengan keluarga dan situasi sosial seperti acara-acara sosial, biaya medis yang mahal, dan jarak ke rumah sakit. Penelitian ini menyarankan peningkatan dukungan bagi wanita penderita diabetes tipe 2 di Indonesia agar mempraktikkan gaya hidup memakan makanan yang sehat.Kata kunci:Diabetes tipe 2, Indonesia, makanan, promosi kesehatan, wanita

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