Mental health disorders among students from rural areas three months after returning to school: a cross-sectional study among Polish students (12-13 y.o.)

Background: All over the world, the negative impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on children and adolescents’ mental health is observed. The conducted research aims to verify whether returning to schools, to the education inside the classroom in the company of their peers, improved or undermined the students’ mental health. Metods: The study was carried out on a sample of students inhabiting rural areas in a borderland region. The research sample was collected using purposive sampling and consisted of 552 respondents from 7th and 8th grades of primary school. An auditorium questionnaire was used to gather the research material. Results: Three months after returning to school, the students are in a bad mental condition. 61% of the respondents are satisfied with their lives, 52% of the respondents show symptoms of depression measured with the WHO-5 index, whereas 85% of them have average and high stress levels as measured with the PSSC scale. Higher levels of mental disorders was observed among females, the students inhabiting villages and evaluating their financial status as worse. Conclusions: Returning to schools failed to have a positive impact on the students’ mental health. Disorders occurring at a large scale will have a negative influence on the students’ performance and hinder their re-adaptation to school. Educational authorities shall immediately provide the students with support and monitor the situation in the next months.

Effect of Coronavirus-19 on Mental Condition of International Students in China

Despite its importance, no study investigates the effects of COVID-19 on the mental condition of international students in China. By using data from international students in China, this study finds the positive and affirmative connection between fear of COVID-19 and generalized anxiety disorder among foreign students. Furthermore, this study reveals a negative association between fear of COVID-19 and the psychological well-being of foreign students in China. We also find that emotional intelligence has a positive and optimistic moderating influence on the relationship between fear of COVID-19 and generalized anxiety disorder but it has not moderating effect on the relationship between fear of COVID-19 and psychological well-being. Our study contributes to the body and knowledge and offers new insights concerning the effects of COVID-19 on the mental condition of international students.

The Recontextualization of the Spiritual Value Fasting in Improving the Body's Immune System During the Covid 19 Pandemic

<p>This study focuses on how the process of fasting in Ramadan and sunnah (Monday-Thursday) among Muslims can improve the immune system of practitioners and even affect their social life to practice sunnah fasting. The Corona Virus pandemic, which is still a global problem, not only has an impact on people's social lives, but also encourages many Muslim communities to look for alternative solutions to maintain the vitality of their bodies. Fasting is one method that is currently becoming a trend in society because it is believed by the community that this method is able to ward off various kinds of diseases, especially as exemplified by Prophet Muhammad and Prophet Musa. This study uses a qualitative descriptive method that analyzes the practice of fasting in Ramadan and Monday-Thursday and its implications for the immune system. Data collection techniques used in this study were social observation and interviews with fasting practitioners. The analysis technique consists of data collection, data reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions and levers. The results of this study indicate that fasting performed by Muslims is not only able to improve the quality of health but also mental condition because they have a sense of optimism about their condition, especially in the face of a pandemic.</p><p> <em>Penelitian ini berfokus pada bagaimana proses puasa Ramadhan dan sunah (Senin-Kamis) di kalangan umat Islam mampu meningkatkan sistem kekebalan para praktisi dan bahkan mempengaruhi kehidupan sosial mereka untuk menjalankan puasa sunnah. </em><em>Pandemi Virus Corona yang masih menjadi masalah global tidak hanya berdampak pada kehidupan sosial masyarakat, tetapi juga mendorong banyak komunitas Muslim untuk mencari solusi alternatif demi menjaga vitalitas tubuh mereka. Puasa merupakan salah satu metode yang saat ini menjadi tren masyarakat karena diyakini masyarakat bahwa metode ini mampu menangkal berbagai macam penyakit, terutama seperti yang dicontohkan Nabi Muhammad dan Nabi Musa. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode deskriptif kualitatif yang menganalisis praktik puasa Ramadhan dan Senin-Kamis serta implikasinya terhadap sistem kekebalan tubuh. Teknik pengumpulan data yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah observasi sosial dan wawancara dengan praktisi puasa. Teknik analisis terdiri atas pengumpulan data, reduksi data, penyajian data, serta penarikan kesimpulan dan verifikasi. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa puasa yang dilakukan oleh umat Islam tidak hanya mampu meningkatkan kualitas kesehatan tetapi juga kondisi mental karena mereka memiliki rasa optimisme terhadap kondisi mereka, terutama dalam menghadapi pandemi</em><em>.</em></p>

Komunikasi Terapeutik Tenaga Kesehatan (NAKES) Terhadap Pasien Covid-19 di Medan dan Pekanbaru

<strong>Abstrak</strong><p>Layanan keperawatan yang bermutu adalah layanan keperawatan yang senantiasa berupaya memenuhi harapan klien sehingga klien akan selalu puas terhadap pelayanan yang diberikan perawat. Pelayanan dan komunikasi yang baik dapat memotivasi pasien untuk segera sembuh ketika terkena penyakit. Pada masa pandemi Covid-19 sekarang banyak tenaga kesehatan (nakes) yang merawat pasien yang terjangkit penyakit akibat virus Covid-19. Para tenaga nakes tidak hanya merawat pasien secara fisik saja tetapi juga perlu menjalin komunikasi dengan baik kepada pasien agar kondisi mental dari pasien juga dapat termotivasi untuk kembali pulih dari sakit. Tujuan dari penelitian ini yaitu menganalisis komunikasi terapeutik tenaga kesehatan dalam pemulihan pasien Covid di kota Medan dan Pekan Baru serta faktor-faktor pendukung dan penghambatnya. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian kualitatif, data didapatkan dengan melakukan observasi dan wawancara informan secara mendalam. Informan dalam penelitian ini adalah tenaga kesehatan (NAKES) di kota Medan dan Pekan Baru yang akan dipilih sesuai dengan kriteria penelitian. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bentuk komunikasi terapeutik dilakukan dengan memberikan dukungan psikologis agar memberikan rasa tenang dan percaya diri serta menumbuhkan keyakinan pasien untuk sembuh, menyentuh aspek perasaan supaya pasien lebih rileks dan nyaman untuk meningkatkan imunitas dan mempercepat proses kesembuhan pasien COVID 19. Faktor pendukung dari komunikasi terapeutik ini adalah komunikasi yang positif dari pihak keluarga pasien, sedangkan faktor penghambatnya yaitu banyaknya penerimaan berita negatif yang dapat memicu pikiran buruk pada pasien sehingga kesehatannya menjadi buruk kembali.</p><p> </p><p><em><strong>Abstract</strong></em></p><p><em>Quality nursing services are nursing services that always try to meet client expectations so that clients will always be satisfied with the services provided by nurses. Good service and communication can motivate patients to recover quickly when exposed to illness. During the Covid-19 pandemic, now many health workers (nakes) are treating patients infected with diseases caused by the Covid-19 virus. Health workers not only take care of patients physically but also need to establish good communication with patients so that the mental condition of the patient can also be encouraged to recover from illness. The purpose of this study was to analyze the therapeutic communication of health workers in the recovery of Covid patients in the cities of Medan and Pekanbaru as well as the supporting and inhibiting factors. This research is a qualitative research, data obtained by conducting in-depth observations and interviews with informants. Informants in this study are health workers (NAKES) in the cities of Medan and Pekanbaru who will be selected according to the research criteria. The results showed that the form of therapeutic communication was carried out by providing psychological support in order to provide a sense of calm and confidence as well as growing the patient's self-confidence to recover, touching the emotional aspect so that the patient was more relaxed and comfortable for activities. boost immunity. and accelerate the healing process of COVID 19 patients. The supporting factor for this therapeutic communication is positive communication from the patient's family, while the inhibiting factor is the large number of negative news receipts that can trigger bad thoughts in patients so that their health becomes bad again.</em></p>

Improving School Health Literacy for Teachers-Students-Parents as Steps to Control Covid-19 Transmission Regarding School Re-Opening Attempts

Background: The Covid-19 pandemic has changed all activities into nearly completed by online action. in online teaching and learning activities, students interact a little and less socializing with peers who are feared to affect the level of students’ confidence and ability to socialize during teaching and learning activities in class re-opening. Purpose: To prepare mental and psychological conditions of students in offline teaching and learning activities, also pays attention to measure the readiness of teachers in school re-opening attempt. Methods: Prepare mental condition and psychic students in offline teaching and learning activities, by increasing the readiness of teachers in the implementation of offline teaching and learning activities, as well as assessing the effectiveness of students’ psychological and mental character development activities in facing offline teaching and learning activities. Results: The results of the pre-test about the readiness to release the child during the teaching and learning process carried out offline in the midst of the Covid-19 Pandemic dominated by the answer “Very” not ready” with a percentage of 43.80%; “ready” answers as many as 30.43%. In addition, respondents the percentage of those who choose the “Ready” option in the post-test is higher, namely 26.09% compared to the pre-test which was only 7.44%. Conclusion: Efforts are applied to prepare students’ physical and psychological conditions in offline teaching and learning activities in anticipation of the impact of post-based education digital service carried out by the community service team are successfully triggered the readiness of teachers and facilities at the school is considered to be ready, based on after consideration carry out three work programs that are reviewed from very good facilities adequate, strictly enforced health protocols, as well as teaching staff who are able to carry out health promotion campaigns withfluent.

گڈیکو نظر، افسانہ نا نفسیاتی جاچ اس

Psychological analysis of Brahui short story is quite new in Brahui research. This paper describes the psychological disorders of various characters of ‘’Guddiko Nazar”. In the 1986 century Waheed Zaheer penned down “Guddiko Nazar”, a psychological short story in Brahui language. It was first published in his book “Shanza”. The aim of this paper was to reveal the mental disorders as depicted in the mentioned short story. Mental illness is a state of mind where psychological problems impose not only hurdles in a harmonious co-existence but create distress felt by the individual who suffers from one. A mental condition may even hurt those around the sufferer. In this study, the researcher employed content analysis, a branch of descriptive and analytical research to conduct a psychological review of fiction writing, in comparison with modern psychological theories, especially related to mental illness. The investigation revealed that “Guddiko Nazar” is a master piece of literary work of Brahui language, which focuses the important psychological disorders, like obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) including anxiety, guilt, complexes and many more mental disorders. The short story reflects the writing skills in line with contemporary psychological fiction writing techniques.

Application of the Nursing Model Based on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) in Improving Mental Health and Quality of Life after Colorectal Cancer Drug Chemotherapy

According to the most current cancer impact statistics, third most commonly diagnosed cancer worldwide is colorectal cancer. Colon cancer, in addition to its physical symptoms, has been linked to mental health issues in patients, according to the study. Dealing with colorectal cancer drug chemotherapy may lead to depression and anxiety in some people. Others are affected by the physical and mental condition of undergoing many therapies at the same time. Throughout the process of diagnosis, a large number of colorectal cancer patients report clinically relevant degrees as well as a decline in overall mental wellness. In the majority of cases, colon cancer patients are cured following therapy, but those who have survived the disease confront a medical range, physical, and challenges in society, for a variety of mental and physical problems such as anxiety and depression. First, meditation therapy is to urge patients to address their issues and feelings instead of dismissing them, but in the dispassionate and unbiased manner that defines the attentive state. Both the patient and the treating professional may benefit from this treatment method, since it appears to be a very effective therapeutic strategy. After colorectal cancer treatment, in studies, it has been demonstrated that ACT improves mental health, and Internet search engines such as Web of Science and Google Scholar as well as Dialnet were utilized to conduct a systematic literature There were 19 articles that fit the criteria. This includes a discussion of the ACT’s philosophical and theoretical basis, as well as the treatment itself. On the other hand, the study on ACT for enhancing mental health and quality of life is examined. Several of the available trials had serious flaws, making it impossible to establish reliable conclusions about the effectiveness of ACT for improving mental health and quality of life. The study determined that there is only a small amount of data supporting the use of ACT for improving mental health. The aim of this study is the application of the nursing model on improving the mental health of the colorectal patients. In addition, the limits of the current empirical state of ACT are acknowledged, and the importance of further research is highlighted.

Kompetencje emocjonalno-społeczne nauczyciela wobec potrzeb współczesnej edukacji

This article concerns the issue of emotional and social competences of a teacher in the face of the needs of contemporary education, in relation to the global situation caused by the spread of the SARS-CoV-2 virus. The state of emergency introduced today is a new context for the changes taking place, challenging every sphere of life, including education. The publication presents reports from selected international and national reports, showing the state of the introduced remote education, which highlighted a multitude of problems for representatives of the school environment. The most important educational problems concern the deteriorating mental condition of pupils and teachers and the crisis in interpersonal relations. Attention was drawn to a neglected area in pedagogy, which is the sphere of emotional and social competences of the student and the teacher, as well as to the necessity of their compulsory inclusion in the problems of research. The article presents the position that school can be an environment for conscious learning of emotions, therefore it is important that teachers have emotional and social competences at an optimal level in order to provide effective support. It is assumed that only emotionally and socially competent teachers can stimulate the development of these competences in pupils. It has been recognised as a new task, challenge and educational need.

Pandemic heroes or victims? Healthcare professionals’ well-being during Covid-19 pandemic

Introduction and aim: The SARS-CoV-2 pandemic had a significant impact on the mental condition of the society, increasing anxiety and fear for the future. High levels of anxiety, stress and depression have been observed in the general population. Nurses and doctors, who are in direct contact with patients and their body fluids, are at the highest risk of infection. The aim of this study was to look at the psychiatric health aspects of health care professionals in general during the pandemic. State of knowledge: Work overload and stress-related symptoms make healthcare workers particularly vulnerable to mental distress, increasing the risk of developing mental disorders. Among them, women, students and nurses were most affected. A German study found that nurses working with COVID-19 patients in particular are mentally affected by the consequences of the pandemic. This may be due to the higher workload and the longer time spent in direct contact with COVID-19 patients compared to doctors. The available literature confirmed the construct of coronaphobia in health care workers. The issue of insufficient personalization of protective equipment and the associated feelings of fear and stigma as well as the need for psychological help are addressed and psychiatric services for healthcare professionals. Material and methods: At the beginning of this year, 30 people from the clinical hospital in Lublin were surveyed using a questionnaire containing several questions concerning, among others, comfort of work in the current epidemiological situation, The Patient Health Questionnaire-9, The Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 and Mini-COPE. Conclusions: The work shows the mental health problems faced by health service representatives on a daily basis in connection with the pandemic that has been going on for many months. The features of depression-anxiety disorders affect the medical staff. The attitude of solidarity and cooperation of all members of society during the pandemic is important.

Understanding social influence of social media for healthy nutrition and lifestyle: qualitative insights (Preprint)

BACKGROUND Although previous studies have highlighted the negative effects of the promotion of unhealthy food and beverages on social media, there is limited understanding regarding the role of social media to develop social influence that can trigger social learning for the development of healthy lifestyle behaviour. This study intends to contribute by upgrading the knowledge on how advance social platforms can act as an effective educational medium for health professionals to engage with a community about healthy nutrition and lifestyle. OBJECTIVE This study intends to contribute by upgrading the knowledge on how advance social platforms can act as an effective educational medium for health professionals to engage with a community about healthy nutrition and lifestyle. METHODS The study took a social constructionist approach because such an approach can improve understanding of the social context of food consumption, living habits, use of social media and awareness about healthy lifestyle behaviour in the context of Saudi Arabia. This study collected data from health professionals (dietitians, psychiatrists, nutritionists) as well as the general public of Saudi Arabia using focus groups discussion and semi-structured interviews. RESULTS The findings of this study reveal that information and knowledge sharing among celebrities, friends, friends of friends, health professionals and patients created a social wave to learn from each other’s experiences and develop the motivation to practice healthy lifestyle behaviour. The painful stories of patients, warnings of health professionals, and the benefits of compliance with social influence led to improvements in health (happy mood, low diabetes and blood pressure, better mental condition) and increased motivation in the community to adopt healthy lifestyle behaviour. CONCLUSIONS The findings of this study reveal that information and knowledge sharing among celebrities, friends, friends of friends, health professionals and patients created a social wave to learn from each other’s experiences and develop the motivation to practice healthy lifestyle behaviour. The painful stories of patients, warnings of health professionals, and the benefits of compliance with social influence led to improvements in health (happy mood, low diabetes and blood pressure, better mental condition) and increased motivation in the community to adopt healthy lifestyle behaviour.