scholarly journals A Study on Personal, Socioeconomic, Communicational and Psychological Characteristics of Self Help Group Members

2021 ◽  
pp. 23-32
Author(s):  
Bolleboina Shilpa ◽  
P. P. Bhople
Keyword(s):  
Middle Age ◽  
Social Research ◽  
Psychological Characteristics ◽  
Marginal Land ◽  
Sources Of Information ◽  
Self Help ◽  
Medium Level ◽  
Group Members ◽  
Self Help Groups ◽  
Self Help Group

The present study was carried out in Akola District of Vidarbha region in Maharashtra state. Three talukas namely Akola, Balapur and Telhara of Akola district were purposively selected for the study as they were having self help groups which were actively running, reaping profits and sustaining their livelihoods when compared to other talukas in Akola district. Total 120 respondents were selected for the present study. An exploratory design of social research was used. Majority of self help group members were young and middle age, possessing marginal land holding, having medium level of social participation and exposed to medium level of sources of information.

Partnerships among Health Professionals and Self-Help Group Members

1997 ◽  
Vol 64 (5) ◽  
pp. 259-269 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sheila Banks ◽  
Doug Crossman ◽  
Dale Poel ◽  
Miriam Stewart
Keyword(s):  
Occupational Therapy ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
Occupational Therapists ◽  
Balance Of Power ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Qualitative Research Study ◽  
Self Help ◽  
Group Members ◽  
Self Help Groups ◽  
Self Help Group

Occupational therapy practice in partnership with self-help groups is consistent with the principles of client-centred practice and health promotion. This qualitative research study examined the meanings and interactional mechanisms of effective partnerships with a theoretical sample of 47 health professionals, including seven occupational therapists, and 49 self-help group members. Inductive analysis of semi-structured interview transcripts resulted in a number of themes: roles of health professionals and self-help group members, relationships between them, characteristics of effective partnerships, tensions/barriers to effective partnerships, and strategies to promote partnerships. Themes with particular implications for occupational therapy practice include trust and trust building; knowledge, empathy and understanding; and the balance of power between health professionals and self-help group members. Effective partnership relationships require a continued commitment by occupational therapists, other health professionals and self-help group members to understand the experiences and perceptions of each other.

scholarly journals A Study on Women Empowerment of Self Help Groups in Thoothukudi District

2021 ◽  
pp. 108-114
Author(s):  
Dr. V. Sangeetha
Keyword(s):  
Rural Areas ◽  
Women Empowerment ◽  
Economic Activities ◽  
Self Help ◽  
Group Members ◽  
Four Blocks ◽  
Self Help Groups ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Self Help Group

This study examines the women empowerment of self help groups in Thoothukudi district. It aims to analyze the demographic profile of the respondents and characteristics of the Self Help Group members and to evaluate the impact of service quality of SHGs. The data collected from 125 respondents selected using random sampling method covering the villages of Ottapidaram, Pudur, Vilathikulam and Kayathar. It concluded that the economic activities of SHGs are quite successful. In this way, SHGs in four blocks from Thoothukudi District were very successful in women empowerment in rural areas and poverty alleviation.

scholarly journals Constraints Faced and Suggestions Received by Self Help Group Members of Akola District, Maharashtra

2021 ◽  
pp. 155-158
Author(s):  
Bolleboina Shilpa ◽  
P. P. Bhople ◽  
Banda Sainath
Keyword(s):  
Skills Training ◽  
Pilot Project ◽  
Positive Outcomes ◽  
Credit Availability ◽  
Self Help ◽  
Timely Access ◽  
Group Members ◽  
Household Activities ◽  
Self Help Groups ◽  
Self Help Group

Self Help Groups (SHGs) emerged as a key programming strategy in India for most of the women development activities starting with the NABARD led pilot project in 1992 that aimed at promoting and financing 500 SHGs across the country; the SHG – Bank Linkage programme has come a long way. However, given the SHG approach's positive outcomes, there are many problems and constraints that conflict with the SHGs. The present study was carried out in Akola district of Maharashtra state of India during the year 2018-19 with a sample size of 120 to define the constraints faced and suggestions offered by the members of SHGs. The Major constraints faced were lack of credit availability at low rates of interest, its adequacy and timely access followed by difficulty in managing time to spare for SHG activities from everyday household activities and non Cooperation of family members. Among the suggestions offered majority of the members offered women beneficiaries should be provided with adequate financing and subsidies, more income generating skills training should be organized for the members.

scholarly journals Assessing depressive symptoms among people living with HIV in Yangon city, Myanmar: Does being a member of self-help group matter?

PLoS ONE ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (3) ◽  
pp. e0248807
Author(s):  
Myat Wint Than ◽  
Nicholus Tint Zaw ◽  
Kyi Minn ◽  
Yu Mon Saw ◽  
Junko Kiriya ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Protective Factor ◽  
Group Membership ◽  
People Living With Hiv ◽  
Self Help ◽  
Group Members ◽  
Self Help Groups ◽  
Living With Hiv ◽  
Self Help Group

Background While self-help groups have been formed among people living with HIV, few studies have been conducted to assess the role of self-help groups in mitigating depressive symptoms. This study investigated the association between self-help group membership and depressive symptoms among people living with HIV in Yangon, Myanmar. Methods In this cross-sectional study, data were collected from people living with HIV at three antiretroviral therapy clinics in 2017. Multiple logistic regression analyses were carried out to examine the associations between having self-help group membership and depressive symptoms. Three ART clinics were purposively selected based on the recommendation from the National AIDS Program in Myanmar. At these clinics, people living with HIV were recruited by a convenience sampling method. Results Among people living with HIV recruited in this study (n = 464), 201 (43.3%) were members of a self-help group. The membership was not associated with having depressive symptoms (adjusted odds ratio [AOR] 1.59, 95% confidence interval [CI] 0.98–2.59). Factors associated with having depressive symptoms were female (AOR 3.70, 95% CI 1.54–8.88) and lack of social support (AOR 0.97, 95% CI 0.96–0.98) among self-help group members, and female (AOR 3.47, 95% CI 1.70–7.09), lack of social support (AOR 0.98, 95% CI 0.97–0.99), and internalized stigma (AOR 1.28, 95% 1.08–1.53) among non-members. Conclusions This study did not find evidence on the association between membership in self-help groups and depressive symptoms among people living with HIV. Social support was a protective factor against depressive symptoms both self-help group members and non-members, although the level of social support was lower among members than non-members. The activities of self-help groups and care provided by the ART clinics should be strengthened to address mental health problems among people living with HIV in the study site.

scholarly journals A STUDY ON ASSESSMENT OF KNOWLEDGE ON PRACTICE REGARDING FIRST AID MEASURES AMONG THE SELF HELP GROUPS IN SELECTED AREAS OF MANGALORE WITH A VIEW TO DEVELOP INFORMATION MODULE

2012 ◽  
Vol 02 (03) ◽  
pp. 68-71
Author(s):  
Deepak M. ◽  
Sabitha Nayak
Keyword(s):  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Study Finding ◽  
Educational Status ◽  
First Aid ◽  
Self Help ◽  
Group Members ◽  
Self Help Groups ◽  
Teaching Programs ◽  
Source Of Information ◽  
Self Help Group

AbstractA descriptive study was conducted to assess the knowledge on first aid measures among self help group members. The study was conducted in selected community areas of Natekal PHC. The sample for the study comprised of 100 self help group members selected by nd th purposive sampling technique. The data was collected between 2nd October 2011 and 13th November 2011 by using structured questionnaires. The data was analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. The study finding revealed that majority of the samples 55% were in the age group of 25-30 years, 64% were females, 44% of them were manual laborers and 39 % received information from the teaching programs, 20% from mass media 13% from friends and 17% of them do not have exposure to any source of information about the first aid practices. The results showed that majority of the samples 62% had good knowledge, and 38% had average knowledge about the first aid practice. Among the seven areas of the knowledge assessment on first aid measures the mean percentage score of the samples were highest (70%) in the area of poisoning and lowest score (28.8%) in the area of bleeding. There is no significant association between knowledge and selected demographic variables like age, educational status, membership in any social organization, occupation, place of living, and source of information other than gender.

Partnerships among Health Professionals and Self-Help Group Members

1997 ◽  
Vol 64 (3) ◽  
pp. 259-269 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sheila Banks ◽  
Doug Crossman ◽  
Dale Poel ◽  
Miriam Stewart
Keyword(s):  
Occupational Therapy ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
Occupational Therapists ◽  
Balance Of Power ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Qualitative Research Study ◽  
Self Help ◽  
Group Members ◽  
Self Help Groups ◽  
Self Help Group

Occupational therapy practice in partnership with self-help groups is consistent with the principles of client-centred practice and health promotion. This qualitative research study examined the meanings and interactional mechanisms of effective partnerships with a theoretical sample of 47 health professionals, including seven occupational therapists, and 49 self-help group members. Inductive analysis of semi-structured interview transcripts resulted in a number of themes: roles of health professionals and self-help group members, relationships between them, characteristics of effective partnerships, tensions/barriers to effective partnerships, and strategies to promote partnerships. Themes with particular implications for occupational therapy practice include trust and trust building; knowledge, empathy and understanding; and the balance of power between health professionals and self-help group members. Effective partnership relationships require a continued commitment by occupational therapists, other health professionals and self-help group members to understand the experiences and perceptions of each other.

scholarly journals Peningkatan Kualitas Hidup Orang Dengan Gangguan Jiwa Dengan Self Help Group Di Kota Surakarta

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 260-268
Author(s):  
Endang Caturini ◽  
Insiyah Insiyah
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Mental Disorders ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
The Self ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Self Help ◽  
Group Members ◽  
Self Help Groups ◽  
Self Help Group

Introduction: People who experience mental disorders who experience various problems, with different symptoms, generally they have characteristics with some combination of abnormal thoughts, emotions, behavior and relationships with other people that manifest in the form of a series of symptoms and / or changes in behavior which is meaningful and can cause suffering and obstacles in carrying out people's functions as humans (UU Kesehatan no 18 tahun  2014; WHO, 2017; &  WHO, 2018). This is a serious health problem, which usually has problems with poor quality of life. They are associated with feelings of distress, lack of control over symptoms and life in general, negative perceptions of self, stigmatization and rejection, reduced activity and difficulty with daily functioning, and negative outlook. (Connell, J, Brazier, J, O'Cathain, A, Jones, M.L. & Paisley, S., 2012). Group interventions carried out by nurses such as group activity therapy, supportive therapy and self-help groups to help individuals improvement in  their quality of life. Group therapy, one of the self help group, is a group where each member has the same desire to overcome mental disorders or increase the level of cognitive or emotional well-being among group members (Sulistyowati., E.C. & Sulistyowati D, 2018). Self Help Group aims to develop empathy among fellow group members where fellow group members provide mutual reinforcement which has an impact on improving the quality of life. This study aims to determine the improvement of the quality of life of people with mental disorders (ODGJ) with the self help group in the city of Surakarta. Methods: This was a quasi-experimental study with a pre-post test control group design. Data were taken before and after giving the intervention of self-help groups of schizophrenia patients in the intervention group. The total sample was 160 clients divided into  2 groups, namely 80 respondents for group 1 at Griya PMI and 80 respondents for group 2 at RSJD Dr Arif Z Surakarta, each group consisting of 40 respondents for intervention and 40 respondents for the control group. This study measures the quality of life with a research instrument using a life quality questionnaire. Data were analyzed using Paired t-test, Wilcoxon signed ranks test, independent t-test and Mann Whitney-test. Results: The study proved that there was a statistically significant difference in the quality of life before and after giving the self help group (p value, 0.000) between the intervention group and the control group, both at Griya PMI with a mean difference of 20.23 and at RSJD Dr. Arif Z. self help group with a mean difference of 10.85. Conclusion: self help group which is used for intervention is considered effective to improve quality of life. Suggestion: self help group is used as a mental nursing group intervention in caring for mentally ill patients.

Pengaruh Self Help Group Terhadap Kemampuan Keluarga Dalam Merawat Klien Skizofrenia Di Poli Jiwa Puskesmas Kalitidu

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yusuf Efendi ◽  
Errix Kristian Julianto
Keyword(s):  
Mental Disorders ◽  
Group Intervention ◽  
Family Members ◽  
Wilcoxon Test ◽  
Sign Test ◽  
Significance Level ◽  
Self Help ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Self Help Groups ◽  
Self Help Group

ABSTRAKDiera perkembangan jaman saat ini, beberapa keluarga dihadapkan dengan permasalahna tentang adanya angggota keluarga yeng mengaami gangguan jiwa, tak jarang keluarga tidak mengetahui bagaimana merawat angota keluarga dengan gangguan jiwa. Self help group pada keluarga dengan gangguan jiwa perlu dilakukan untuk membantu keluarga mengatasi permasalahannya yang diselesaikan bersama dalam kelompok. Manfaat yang didapatkan pada terapi ini adalah terdapatnya peningkatan pengetahuan keluarga tentang Skizofrenia. Peningkatan pengetahuan ini akan berdampak terhadap kemampuan keluarga dalam merawat klien Skizofrenia..Desain penelitian ini menggunakan desain pre eksperimental dengan rancangan one group pre-posttest design. Sampel pada penelitian ini adalah keluarga penderita Skizofrenia di PKU Jiwa Kalitidu yang berjumlah 32. . Data dikumpulkan menggunakan kuesioner kemudian dianalisis dengan menggunakan uji Wolcoxon sign dengan tingkat kemaknaan 0,05. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa kondisi responden sebelum dan sesudah dilakukan intervensi dengan self help group pada kemampuan merawat dengan  nilai uji wilcoxon sebesar 0,001 yang berarti ada pengaruh dari intervensi self help group dengan merawat keluarga dengan gangguan jiwa. Kata Kunci       : Self Help Group, Kemampuan Merawat, Skizofrenia   ABSTRACT. In the current era of development, some families are faced with problems about family members who suffer from mental disorders, often families do not know how to care for family members with mental disorders. Self help groups for families with mental disorders need to be done to help families overcome the problems that are solved together in a group. The benefit of this therapy is that there is an increase in family knowledge about Schizophrenia. This increase in knowledge will have an impact on the ability of families to care for Schizophrenia clients.The design of this study used a pre-experimental design with one group pre-posttest design. The sample in this study was the families of Schizophrenics in  Kalitidu public helath centre, amounting to 32.. Data were collected using a questionnaire and then analyzed using the Wolcoxon sign test with a significance level of 0.05.The results showed that the condition of the respondents before and after the intervention with self help group on the ability to care for Wilcoxon test value of 0.001, which means there is an influence of self help group intervention by caring for families with mental disorders. Keywords: Self Help Group, Caring Ability, Schizophrenia

scholarly journals Pembentukan Self Help Group Keluarga Orang Dengan Ngangguan Jiwa (ODGJ)

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Efri Widianti ◽  
Taty Hernawaty ◽  
Titin Sutini ◽  
Aat Sriati ◽  
Nur Oktavia Hidayati ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Group Therapy ◽  
Role Play ◽  
Self Help ◽  
Self Help Groups ◽  
Self Help Group

Kondisi yang dialami oleh klien gangguan jiwa seringkali menyebabkan ketakutan dan kecemasan pada keluarga dan masyarakat sehingga diperlukan suatu upaya untuk bisa membantu keluarga beradaptasi dengan proses perawatan keluarganya yang mengalami gangguan jiwa. Proses adaptasi keluarga lebih cepat diwujudkan ketika keluarga dengan masalah yang sama berkumpul dan sharing untuk mengatasi masalah yang sama dalam sebuah kelompok swabantu yang disebut self help group. Tujuan dari kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini adalah untuk memfasilitasi pembentukan self help groups keluarga klien gangguan jiwa di wilayah kerja puskesmas Sukamerang Kabupaten Garut. Tahapan dalam kegiatan terdiri dari sosialisasi kegiatan nersama tokoh masyarakat setempat, pelatihan kader kesehatan, psikoedukasi keluarga, terapi suportif keluarga, dan proses pembentukan self help group. Metode pelaksanaan kegiatan pengabdian pada masyarakat ini adalah psikoterapi kelompok (group therapy) yang dimana dalam kelompok tersebut dilaksanakan diskusi, sharing experience, role play, dan tanya jawab. Luaran yang akan dihasilkan dalam kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini adalah terbentuknya self help group atau kelompok swabantu pada keluarga klien dengan gangguan jiwa. Kesimpulan dari kegiatan ini adalah self help group yang terbentuk pada keluarga klien dengan gangguan jiwa merupakan suatu cara untuk menurunkan dampak psikososial pada keluarga dalam perawatan klien gangguan jiwa dan meningkatkan adaptasi dan produktifitas keluarga dalam merawat klien gangguan jiwa di rumah Kata Kunci: Gangguan jiwa,  kelompok swabantu,keluarga, self help group.

scholarly journals Possibilities of Psychological Intervention on Social Networks

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 35-49 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marek Madro
Keyword(s):  
Social Networks ◽  
Domestic Violence ◽  
Psychological Intervention ◽  
Personal Contact ◽  
Online Groups ◽  
Field Worker ◽  
Self Help ◽  
Group Members ◽  
Online Disinhibition ◽  
Self Help Groups

AbstractIntroduction: Nowadays we are looking for help and answers to our questions more and more often on the Internet. People use social networks to search for communities or groups whose members experience similar difficulties. These are often online groups that focus on psychological problems, domestic violence, etc. Members receive instant feedback and at the same time, due to the online disinhibition effect, they do not feel the fear, shame or worries they would feel in personal contact (Griffiths, 2005). The content of such self-help groups is not always helpful, but may rather induce pathological behaviour. However, the group administrator can influence the atmosphere in the group and its content itself (Niwa & Mandrusiak, 2012).Purpose: The purpose of this research was to find a space to perform professional psychological interventions inside online self-help groups on social networks. The concept of a field worker was used in this research. The field worker offers helping services to clients in an environment natural to them and where the worker can provide the client with emergency help during the crisis and prevent other clients from offering risk advices (Ambrózová, Vitálošová, & Labáth, 2006).Methods: We have conducted qualitative research using the method of content-frequency analysis. The sample for this study consisted of 10 closed online self-help groups focusing on topics such as depression, anxiety disorder, domestic violence, self-injurious and suicidal thoughts and tendencies, etc. For the purpose of this research we created an online group moderated by professionals, focusing on similar topics of mental disorders.Conclusions: The research results indicated that group members exchanged useful information (35.43%), described their current difficulties they were experiencing (32.33%), shared their own experiences (10.53%), and also published information on what had helped them manage the difficult feelings and situations they had been experiencing (6.39%). However, we also identified risky statements and threatening recommendations in posts and comments. Based on the results, we outlined the possibilities of online field worker interventions and described techniques of interventions that the professional can use for the benefit of group members.

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