• This study aims to describe the results of a pilot randomized controlled trial of imi , a web application designed to improve mental health by supporting lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and other sexual and gender minority identity affirmation, coping self-efficacy, and coping skill practice. (jmir.org)
  • Independence was achieved by Large Improvers through newly cultivated problem solving skills, self-efficacy, decreased fear of pain and improved stress coping. (researchgate.net)
  • Social and emotional self-efficacy of adolescents: measured and analysed interdependencies within and across academic achievement level. (um.es)
  • Perceived self-efficacy in the exercise of personal agency. (um.es)
  • This study was to analyse the factors affecting youth smoking, especially self-efficacy and perceived social norm, based on the stage of change. (rcphn.org)
  • Also this study showed that high-level self-efficacy and perceived social norm were acting as inhibiting factors of smoking. (rcphn.org)
  • Standard tools were used to collect data from 93 abused women seeking help at a welfare centre in relation to forms of abuse, depression, coping, suicidal ideation, substance use, social support and self-efficacy. (who.int)
  • Although half the women had a low level of perceived social support, abused Jordanian women reported moderate to very high levels of self-efficacy and used approach coping more frequently than avoidance coping strategies. (who.int)
  • The components of a comprehensive pain assessment for older adults are similar to those for younger people but may be complicated by unique circumstances associated with aging, including sensory and cognitive impairment, lifelong patterns of pain coping (ranging from heightened attention to pain to suppression or denial of pain), and fear of consequences of reporting pain or loss of independence. (nursingcenter.com)
  • Lazarus and Folkman (1984), one of the pioneers of the coping theory, defined coping as: constantly changing cognitive and behavioural efforts to manage specific external and internal demands that are appraised as taxing or exceeding the resources of the person. (artscolumbia.org)
  • These psychological manifestations are associated with personal, social, behavioral and cognitive variables that, taken together, encompass psychosocial determinants of how people respond to menacing situations ( 8 ). (frontiersin.org)
  • Despite the significance of social-cognition in everyday life, the cognitive and cultural origins of such processes leave many questions unanswered. (psychologicalscience.org)
  • I believe that the study of social cognitive development will pave the way for producing real change in adult behavior, especially in the domain of intergroup cognition where attitudes and stereotypes are known to have a profound influence. (psychologicalscience.org)
  • Similarly, I plan to identify the cognitive mechanisms underlying the acquisition of intergroup attitudes and stereotypes in early childhood, and how such representations interface with infants' burgeoning understanding of the social world. (psychologicalscience.org)
  • Asian cultural values gap, cognitive flexibility, coping strategies, and parent-child conflicts among Korean Americans. (um.es)
  • Social foundations of thought and action: A social cognitive theory. (um.es)
  • Coping is defined as frequently changing cognitive and behavioral efforts in dealing with the demands of particular stressful situations [ 12 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
  • With regard to pregnancy, coping efforts may have effects on birth outcomes through reducing or impeding negative emotional, cognitive, behavioral, and physiological responses to stressors. (biomedcentral.com)
  • RESEARCH OBJECTIVES The study of emotion encompasses a wide range of psychological, social, cognitive, developmental, and biological phenomena. (nih.gov)
  • The ev- idence suggests that social distancing can be the main cause for the onset of delays in child development, in its motor, language, cognitive, and socioemotional areas. (bvsalud.org)
  • This article provides a summary of potential community-based health promotion strategies to address racial and ethnic disparities in COVID-19 outcomes and educational inequities among children and teens, specifically in the implementation of strategic partnerships, including initial collective work, outcomes-based activities, and communication. (cdc.gov)
  • In combination, these factors exacerbate poor health outcomes in populations disproportionately affected by social conditions beyond their control, including infection with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), the virus that causes COVID-19. (cdc.gov)
  • Both arms were assessed via web-based surveys at baseline and 4-week follow-up for intervention satisfaction, stress appraisals (ie, challenge, threat, and resource), coping skills (ie, instrumental support, positive reframing, and planning), and mental health symptoms among other outcomes. (jmir.org)
  • GRASSP is UNICEF Office of Research-Innocenti's new research programme examining gender-responsive and age sensitive social protection systems to enhance gender equality outcomes, and is funded by the UK's Department for International Development (DfID) and other partners. (unicef-irc.org)
  • Social protection can reduce income poverty and food and economic insecurity, address financial barriers to accessing social services, and promote positive development outcomes throughout the life course - particularly for women and girls. (unicef-irc.org)
  • However, less is known about the patterns of perceived social support following combat, and its relationship with wellbeing outcomes. (kcmhr.org)
  • modify the patient's beliefs and consider patient's characteristics (21/25 statements) to influence patient outcomes during chronic LBP rehabilitation. (biomedcentral.com)
  • All five CF domains were perceived as capable of influencing patient outcomes, with the patient-practitioner relationship being perceived as the most important CF during routine clinical practice. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Given the adverse consequences perinatal anxiety and stress has for maternal and child outcomes, supporting women during this period is essential. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Our objective is to provide a user-centered commentary upon current trends and innovations in assistive technology, illuminating real impacts and outcomes from a social perspective and adding a rarely-heard voice to the literature. (mdpi.com)
  • This PA also encourages research on emotional reactions in the context of the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, and the study of emotion as it relates to this disease or increased risk of this disease, including outcomes such as social relationships, health care provider relationships, adherence and others. (nih.gov)
  • Variance in adverse outcomes was explained by a protective effect of the perceived adequacy of training and support and by a provocative effect of maladaptive coping style and other individual factors. (cdc.gov)
  • Some postulate that the chronic stress documented to occur in some communities near hazardous waste sites could possibly lead to an array of biopsychosocial effects, including physical health effects from chronic stress (possible health outcomes affected by stress include cardiovascular, gastrointestinal disorders, and skin), increases in the prevalence of certain psychological disorders, and social disruption. (cdc.gov)
  • A community sample of 480 adult residents of Panama completed a survey that included sociodemographic questions, COVID-19 related questions (e.g., health concerns regarding the virus, knowledge and behaviors in biosafety) and scales of stress, anxiety, depression, prosocial behavior, resilience, perceived social support, and insomnia. (frontiersin.org)
  • Self-perceived health status and self-perceived social support were negatively associated with depression, anxiety, and stress symptoms. (frontiersin.org)
  • Self-perceived social isolation was positively associated with depression, anxiety, and stress symptoms. (frontiersin.org)
  • The results provide initial evidence that asynchronous psychosocial interventions delivered via a web application to sexual and gender minority youth can support their ability to cope with minority stress. (jmir.org)
  • Studies have indeed shown that supportive social networks are protective during times of stress and aid recovery from mental and physical health problems, in a variety of populations and contexts. (kcmhr.org)
  • Studies have shown social support, unit cohesion and feeling able to talk about personal problems has been linked to an increase in mental health help-seeking behaviours and reduced risk of probable post-traumatic stress disorder. (kcmhr.org)
  • Residual fear and poor stress coping meant Small Improvers were easily distressed and lacked independence. (researchgate.net)
  • It also uses well-being to define mental health as the following: "a state of well-being in which every individual realizes his or her own potential, can cope with the normal stress of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to his or her community" [ 12 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Understanding women's lived experiences of perinatal anxiety and stress is essential to better support women. (biomedcentral.com)
  • The aim of this qualitative evidence synthesis was to examine women's experiences and perceptions of, and barriers and facilitators to coping with, perinatal anxiety and stress. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Enhancing women's social support networks and provision of clear and consistent information are also essential to support women and minimise stress and anxiety in the perinatal period. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Understanding women's lived experiences of anxiety and stress is essential to inform the development and delivery of effective interventions to help women cope with perinatal anxiety and/or stress [ 45 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
  • The aim of this QES was to comprehensively explore women's lived experiences and perceptions of anxiety and stress across the perinatal period and to examine coping strategies for perinatal anxiety and stress. (biomedcentral.com)
  • For example, various coping behavior and coping skills may lead to different psychological and physiological effects of stress exposure during pregnancy [ 11 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
  • For instance, coping in those who seek emotional support or take action to resolve the problem has fewer harmful effects of stress. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Since 2004, she has worked with the National Child Traumatic Stress Network, Treatment Services Adaptation Center for Resiliency, Hope and Wellness in Schools, to train school district and school leaders, educators and support staff in multi-tiered systems of support for psychological trauma. (umaryland.edu)
  • A survey of life stress and coping strategy of college students. (ntnu.edu.tw)
  • The low efficiency of strategies aimed at minimizing the risks of work-related stress can be explained by the lack of necessary skills to address the challenges resulting from work-related stress, and the significant pressure with regard to overtime shifts, work-related accidents, and poor quality management (Al-Raqadi et al. (business-essay.com)
  • 2013), it is possible to choose appropriate strategies to minimize the risks of work-related stress. (business-essay.com)
  • Psychosocial hazards cause increased levels of stress, occupational burnout, increase sickness absenteeism, or intent to leave the job. (environmed.pl)
  • Relationships of work-related psychosocial risks, stress, individual factors and burnout - Questionnaire survey among emergency physicians and nurses. (environmed.pl)
  • Baum and colleagues (18) found indicators of psychophysiological effects from stress, including elevated levels of psychological distress, perceived threat, subclinical anxiety disorders, and depression in many of the community members they surveyed at TMI as compared with controls. (cdc.gov)
  • These collaborations can facilitate policy, systems, and environmental changes in school systems that support emergency preparedness, recovery, and resilience when faced with public health crises. (cdc.gov)
  • They comprised lifestyle characteristics (at least moderate, regular exercise), trait resilience and other psychological characteristics presumed to be associated with illness adaptation, the emotional status of the patient (particularly on month 3), and specific, illness-related physical symptoms. (bounce-project.eu)
  • The description of participant characteristics before deployment combined with future longitudinal data analysis may allow researchers to identify modifiable multisystem risk and resilience factors for combat-related PTSD. (cdc.gov)
  • Urbanization often compounds disaster risk, particularly in low-resource areas, where population density presents significant threats to health, social capital and community resilience in humanitarian emergencies (4-5). (who.int)
  • The population health impact of COVID-19 has exposed decades, if not centuries, of inequities that have systematically undermined the physical, social, material, and emotional health of racial and ethnic minority groups (1,2). (cdc.gov)
  • These social determinants of the pandemic have impacted individual emotional distress ( 9 ). (frontiersin.org)
  • Feedback will also be provided regarding one's most distinctive characteristics (and when they work to one's advantage and disadvantage), decision-making and problem-solving tendencies, planning/organizing/implementation skills, styles of relating to others, and one's "emotional signature" (i.e., personal emotional style). (niagaraneuropsychology.com)
  • 1 International efforts to promote the social and emotional well-being of children with disabilities through participation in recreational sports and physical fitness activities began with the first competitive sporting event for individuals with disabilities in 1948, followed by the first Paralympics competition in 1960, and the establishment of the Special Olympics in 1968. (aap.org)
  • The four unique dimensions of well-being in HRP are physical, mental-emotional, social, and spiritual well-being. (biomedcentral.com)
  • psychological characteristics and coping reactions (i.e. perceptions of illness, optimism, emotional self-regulation strategies, etc. (bounce-project.eu)
  • and promote social and emotional competence to thrive in all aspects of life now and in the future (Kipke, 1999). (cdc.gov)
  • Psychosocial distress. (cancer.gov)
  • Parents of children newly diagnosed with cancer: anxiety, coping, and marital distress. (cancer.gov)
  • These include lack of nutritional requirements to withstand the effects of ART, poor treatment adherence, lack of sustained social support, stigmatization, relational distress and pregnancy related mortality. (joghr.org)
  • Regulation of stressful emotions (emotion-focused coping strategies such as passive and active avoidance, escaping, seeking social support, and positively reappraising the stressor) and management of the problem which causes the distress (problem-focused coping strategies such as planning how to change the stressor, seeking practical or informational support, and confronting the stressful situation) are two widely known major functions of coping [ 12 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
  • This form of self-isolation and contact restrictions seems to be a massive burden, especially for individuals with a strong need for social exchange and belonging. (frontiersin.org)
  • To prevent the propagation of the virus, many countries adopted different mitigation strategies such as quarantines, rigorous lockdowns, mobility restrictions, closure of schools and the isolation of vulnerable populations ( 1 ). (frontiersin.org)
  • The material was analyzed using Gilmore and Somerville's (1994) four processes of stigmatizing responses: the definition of the problem HIV/AIDS, identification of people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA), linking HIV/AIDS to immorality and other negative characteristics, and finally behavioural consequences of stigma (distancing, isolation, discrimination in care). (hindawi.com)
  • Coping with Hospitalization Scale) and psychosocial risk (Psychosocial Assessment To- ol/PAT) were assessed. (bvsalud.org)
  • Data collection was performed via questionnaires (Brief cope, Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale, CDA, and Demographic questionnaire). (biomedcentral.com)
  • 2015) Past research has found that lack of time, low motivation, tiredness/fatigue, caregiving responsibilities and lack of social support are major barriers to physical activity among African American women. (sc.edu)
  • In a sample of 719 German participants and data collection during the first COVID-19 lockdown (March 30th until April 3rd 2020), a structural equation model was calculated showing that higher levels of need to belong and FoMO increase perceived COVID-19-related strain, which is related to symptoms of a problematic social-networks use. (frontiersin.org)
  • Before the SARS coronavirus was identified ( 14 - 17 ), SARS was an infection of unknown cause, unknown mode of transmission, global spread, and high mortality, c haracteristics that generally increase perceived risk ( 18 ). (cdc.gov)
  • This study aims to characterize the sociodemographic and psychosocial profile of WHS caregivers and analyze how these variables impact their quality of life (QoL) and well-being. (biomedcentral.com)
  • The sociodemographic and clinical profile of 22 Spanish caregivers of children with WHS and the characteristics of those affected have been described. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Significant relationships were found between sociodemographic and psychosocial characteristics among caregivers. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Humans are innately social beings and researchers have long acknowledged that human development is shaped by interpersonal interactions. (kcmhr.org)
  • The present findings suggest that self-regulation and coping in boys with BS was interpersonal and contingent on parental awareness such that parents were aware that their child had a limited energy reserve and that had to be managed due to the implications of fatigue for daily living. (biomedcentral.com)
  • The effects of exposure to psychosocial risks on the health of workers depend, among other things, on the work environment, type of activity, technology used and compliance with occupational health and safety rules and regulations. (environmed.pl)
  • In order to minimize negative health effects it is reasonable to monitor the work environment to eliminate or reduce psychosocial risks and implement countermeasures at each stage of the work process. (environmed.pl)
  • Monitoring psychosocial risks will improve the health of paramedics. (environmed.pl)
  • Expert Forecast on Emerging Psychosocial Risks Related to Occupational Safety and Health. (environmed.pl)
  • Abused women in Jordan face mental health and psychosocial risks that could compromise their quality of life. (who.int)
  • By bringing better insights into the relationship between risk factors and their impact on perceived and biological health, this study also aims at identifying possible interventions and protective measures to ensure aged workers' well-being, consistent with all the eminent calls for actions promoted by key International and European labour organizations. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Workers and Institutions should collaborate in creating health promotion interventions that support older employees. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Modifiable drivers include policy interventions such as those related to the control of secondary infections associated with HIV, negative social and cultural norms, HIV testing, status disclosure and elimination of economic and educational disparities. (joghr.org)
  • Detailed Background Form in order to help Dr. Friesen obtain a comprehensive picture of one's life history and perceived difficulties to aid in the assessment process. (niagaraneuropsychology.com)
  • There is substantial evidence supporting the positive effects physical activity has on one's health (Lee et al. (sc.edu)
  • To assess the perceived strain due to COVID-19-related restrictions, we developed a specific questionnaire asking for perceived COVID-19-related strain in several domains of everyday-life. (frontiersin.org)
  • The psychosocial status of the family caregivers of children diagnosed with WHS is unknown. (biomedcentral.com)
  • This article is part of a series, Supporting Family Caregivers: No Longer Home Alone , published in collaboration with the AARP Public Policy Institute. (nursingcenter.com)
  • Results of focus groups, conducted as part of the AARP Public Policy Institute's No Longer Home Alone video project, supported evidence that family caregivers aren't given the information they need to manage the complex care regimens of family members. (nursingcenter.com)
  • Research has shown that the social determinants related to worse psychological responses to the pandemic include being female, age, previous mental health diagnosis, lower income, racial and ethnic disparities, poor subjective and objective health status, and being a healthcare worker ( 10 - 13 ). (frontiersin.org)
  • Therefore this study aimed to explore self-regulation and coping strategies and inter-personal responses in individuals and families affected by Barth syndrome. (biomedcentral.com)
  • There are important differences between technologic and natural disasters that are believed to affect the psychological and social responses to technological disasters. (cdc.gov)
  • Lerman C, Kash K, Stefanek M: Younger women at increased risk for breast cancer: perceived risk, psychological well-being, and surveillance behavior. (cancer.gov)
  • Secondary study aims were to assess the personal characteristics of MTA clients, addiction and risk taking behaviours, factors associated with program completion, as well as to assess the reliable change in participants' mental health and quality of life on exit. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Preventing spread of the HIV requires an education strategy effective in modifying risk-associated behaviors. (cdc.gov)
  • The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) initiated the AIDS Health Education/Risk Reduction (HE/RR) Program which was designed in part to carry out this component of the AIDS prevention strategy. (cdc.gov)
  • The second component of the AIDS prevention strategy is designed to reach high risk people at a personal level, as individuals. (cdc.gov)
  • Levels of poverty and social exclusion have worsened, mainly in groups that were already at risk [ 10 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
  • During this recession, more people have been reporting being at risk of being unable to cope with unexpected expenses and even facing difficulties with paying ordinary bills or buying food over the coming year [ 8 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
  • The purpose of this study is to present possible negative health effects resulting from exposure to psychosocial risk factors in the context of the work of paramedics. (environmed.pl)
  • Fernandes C, Pereira, A. Exposure to psychosocial risk factors in the context of work: a systematic review. (environmed.pl)
  • But our data show that self-esteem among short youth is tied to social support networks and adaptive coping strategies, not their stature. (news-medical.net)
  • Regarding the need of coping, adaptive strategies were found, such as distraction and social support, as well as less adaptive strategies, such as brooding. (bvsalud.org)
  • Pregnant women are vulnerable to psychological problems depending on the adaptive capacities of their personality and coping strategies. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Since my early years as an undergraduate at the University of Michigan working with Drs. Oscar Ybarra and Eugene Burnstein, I have been fascinated with understanding the psychology of social-cognition. (psychologicalscience.org)
  • The psychology curriculum is anchored in a liberal arts approach to education with the goal of helping students apply critical thinking skills to social and psychological questions. (lasell.edu)
  • The undergraduate psychology major prepares the capable student for graduate programs in areas such as clinical or counseling psychology, school psychology, organizational psychology, social work, hospital administration, public health and criminal justice. (lasell.edu)
  • The emotion regulation of college students: Processes and developmental characteristics. (ntnu.edu.tw)
  • B ehavioral and developmental problems are major challenges for U.S. children (Committee on Psychosocial Aspects of Child and Family Health, 1993). (nationalacademies.org)
  • Psychosocial and developmental problems, and their interference with normal functioning, have been termed the "new morbidity" (Haggerty et al. (nationalacademies.org)
  • There is a notion among some parents and caregivers that short stature will negatively impact their children in terms of self-esteem and social adjustment, so they seek out growth hormone treatment in the hopes that making their children taller will make them happier. (news-medical.net)
  • Given that adolescence is such a critical period for identity formation, addressing short stature in otherwise healthy children and teens through a broader, psychosocial approach might have a more positive impact on self-esteem than focusing on increasing their height. (news-medical.net)
  • Given the critical gap in understanding how patient and parent characteristics alter the potential impact of being short, the researchers conducted a prospective observational study to assess self-esteem and quality of life metrics of children between the ages of 8 and 14 who were scheduled for provocative GH testing at CHOP between June 2019 and May 2021. (news-medical.net)
  • More women suffered from at least one negative impact on their social lives compared to men. (who.int)
  • Reducing these disparities along with the inequitable economic and social impact of the pandemic on families from racial and ethnic minority groups requires broad community-based and underused collaborations, as well as innovative approaches. (cdc.gov)
  • We discuss education as a major social determinant of health and the impact of restricted access to in-person school, and we describe disparities in underlying chronic medical conditions and social inequities associated with poverty and systemic disadvantage. (cdc.gov)
  • In this podcast, Camila Perera talks to Francesca Bastagli, Director of the Equity and Social Policy programme and Principal Research Fellow at global think tank ODI, and Shivit Bakrania, Knowledge Management Specialist at the UNICEF Office of Research-Innocenti to discuss the results of our recent systematic review investigating the impact of social protection programmes on gender equality in low and middle-income countries. (unicef-irc.org)
  • In order to analyze the psycho- social impact of a cancer diagnosis, this study included 12 children aged between 6 and 12 years old ( M = 8.75, SD = 2.05) and their respective caregivers in a hospital located in Grande Vitória, in the State of Espírito Santo, in Brazil. (bvsalud.org)
  • We describe the ORT's innovative approach, the characteristics and experiences of incarcerated people who participated in it, its reported impact on the behavior, health, and well-being of incarcerated persons and correctional staff, and ways to optimize its effectiveness and expand its use. (bvsalud.org)
  • In addition to the physiologic benefits of decreased body fat and increased fitness overall, regular physical activity for children with disabilities has been shown to help in controlling or slowing the progression of the chronic disease, improving overall health and function, and mediating the psychosocial impact of the condition on children and their families (J. H. Rimmer, PhD, written communication, 2007). (aap.org)
  • Five key themes emerged: Social support, women's experiences of healthcare, social norms and expectations, factors that impact on coping and mother and baby's health. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Opioid use impacts the individual's mental health, physical health, social wellbeing and has an impact on Australian society. (biomedcentral.com)
  • and the Mental Health and Wellness Study Group (MEHEWE) that, with support from Africa's CDC and the WHO Regional Office for Africa, seeks to determine the impact of COVID-19 on the ongoing financial, medical, and social welfare of adults across the globe. (regents.ac.uk)
  • The impact of psychosocial hazards during the work process can negatively affect both physical and psychological health. (environmed.pl)
  • An exploratory factor analysis identified five factors: perceived strain related to restrictions of (1) social contacts, (2) travel, (3) childcare, (4) work, and (5) own health. (frontiersin.org)
  • There were differences between males and females regarding specific psychosocial factors motivating health care seeking behaviour. (who.int)
  • We provide a summary of potential community-based strategies that can be used to address health disparities and educational inequities among minority children and teens that have been exacerbated during the pandemic. (cdc.gov)
  • Of particular importance is the policy implication geared towards promoting advocacy with meaningful inclusion of the opinion of PLWHA in designing, delivery, and monitoring of HIV/AIDS-related social and health services. (joghr.org)
  • Social protection, such as cash transfers or health insurance, can help address poverty and vulnerability, as well as supporting people during shocks from childhood through to old age. (unicef-irc.org)
  • It is important to understand the psychosocial support mechanisms behind rehabilitation to inform the current and future health and wellbeing needs of combat-exposed military personnel. (kcmhr.org)
  • The World Health Organization considers well-being as a keyword in the definition of health, with physical, spiritual, and social dimensions. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Findings indicate that increased support for perinatal mental health in antenatal and postpartum care is needed. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Residential opioid rehabilitation aims to improve the mental health and quality of life of opioid users through participation in a residential program which includes psychological support. (biomedcentral.com)
  • She currently leads national efforts to support states, districts and schools in the adoption of national performance standards of comprehensive school mental health systems ( www.theSHAPEsystem.com ). (umaryland.edu)
  • As an advisor to the World Health Organization, Dr. Hoover has provided consultation and technical assistance on comprehensive school mental health in several countries, including developing and implementing a student mental health curriculum for teachers throughout the Middle East and developing and evaluating a school-based intervention to support immigrant and refugee youth in Canada and the United States. (umaryland.edu)
  • It is known that the health of populations is shaped by the socioeconomic context, welfare systems, labour markets, public policies, and demographic characteristics of countries [ 4 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
  • A review of current approaches used to help children and parents cope with health care procedures. (mcmaster.ca)
  • Accumulation of economic hardship and health during the COVID-19 pandemic: Social causation or selection? (mcmaster.ca)
  • Outlined in this program announcement are current needs that stem from these advances and that constitute critical components of a comprehensive basic research strategy, with the ultimate aim of fostering mental and physical health and the understanding of human development and aging. (nih.gov)
  • The work environment of paramedics, in which there is an increased exposure to psychosocial factors, is associated with deterioration in the physical and mental health indicators of those in the profession. (environmed.pl)
  • Additionally, this information has wider relevance to health systems in planning for emerging infections, including pandemic influenza ( http://www.who.int/csr/disease/influenza/inforesources/en ) and the potential for bioterrorism ( 19 ). (cdc.gov)
  • Glob- still lack a clear understanding of the of these deteriorations do not meet the ally, between 10% and 60% of women psychosocial and mental health conse- formal criteria of the Diagnostic and Sta- have at some time suffered abuse in quences of abuse among help-seeking tistical Manual of Mental Disorders (4th their relationship, and about 5% have Jordanian women. (who.int)
  • a state of well-being in which the individual realizes his or her own abilities, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to his or her community (World Health Organization, 2001). (cdc.gov)
  • However, the secondary surge in demand for health care and other forms of psychosocial support often occurs when attention has shifted away from the disaster, and funding for health services has already been channel ed into the treatment of injuries, infectious diseases and pre-existing chronic conditions. (who.int)
  • As a first step towards creating a European strategy on mental health, the European Commission published the Green Paper, Improving the mental health of the population: Towards a strategy on mental health for the European Union in 2005. (lu.se)
  • Additionally, the European Commission emphasises the multisectoral involvement required for a comprehensive European mental health strategy. (lu.se)
  • The most prevalent coping strategy used by pregnant women was the avoidance strategy. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Hierarchical regression revealed that the coping strategy of avoidance was a significant predictor of depression (β = 0.226, p = 0.046) after controlling background characteristics. (biomedcentral.com)
  • To achieve this goal, we studied a wide range of variables related to the illness itself (clinical, biological, and treatment-related), patient family and social environment (actual and perceived), as well as social and psychological resources patients could rely upon to help them bounce back. (bounce-project.eu)
  • The Marine Resiliency Study (MRS) is singular among these investigations in its combined study of operational units and its biological, psychological, and social scope. (cdc.gov)
  • Pressure faced and coped by senior students of National Taiwan Normal University and related factors. (ntnu.edu.tw)
  • This study seeks to further understand the factors that support or undermine engagement in physical activity among African American women. (sc.edu)
  • Challenging the assumption that short stature negatively impacts children and adolescents' self-esteem, a new study by researchers at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) has found that in otherwise healthy short youth, quality of life and self-esteem are associated with coping skills and how supported they feel and not the degree of their short stature. (news-medical.net)
  • Using statistical models, the researchers found that among children and adolescents in the study, perceived social support and coping skills were associated with quality of life and self-esteem, but youth height was not. (news-medical.net)
  • Being socially integrated in a network of meaningful relationships not only helps children and adolescents cope successfully with life's adversities, but it also encourages them to pursue life opportunities for growth and development. (news-medical.net)
  • The research programme will examine how gender-responsive and age-sensitive social protection can sustainably reduce poverty and achieve gender equality. (unicef-irc.org)
  • Receiver-operating-characteristic analysis was used to examine the area under the curve and to define count-to-activity thresholds for the vertical axis (all monitors) and the sum of the vector magnitude (ActiGraph wGT3X-BT and activPAL3 micro) for 15 s (all monitors) and 60 s (ActiGraph monitors) epochs. (humankinetics.com)
  • This finding suggests that there is a need to re-examine why patients overuse medical services and to supplement specific strategies for encouraging appropriate medical service utilization, and enhancing case management efforts for the over-use group. (rcphn.org)
  • During the competition, participants receive cessation support (counselling, brochures, access to hot-lines et cetera) (12). (cancercentrum.se)
  • Researchers developed the intervention based on the rational that the potential of winning a large price would attract a lot of participants, which would create social support systems. (cancercentrum.se)
  • Paramedics, due to the nature and character of their work, perform professional activities in exposure to psychosocial hazards. (environmed.pl)
  • The current study investigates the interplay of perceived strain due to COVID-19-related restrictions and the fear of missing out (FoMO) as well as of symptoms of problematic social-networks use. (frontiersin.org)
  • Furthermore, the rise in psychological and psychiatric symptoms is also a result of COVID-19 related deaths and illnesses as well as social unrest and economic crises ( 14 , 15 ). (frontiersin.org)
  • Four key themes were identified: diagnosis and treatment, social support, identity and social integration, symptoms and self-regulation. (biomedcentral.com)
  • We conclude that specific needs and fear-associated predisposing variables contribute to experiencing physical distance and other pandemic-related restrictions as more stressful, which may increase problematic social-networks use and potentially other addictive behaviors as well in the context of the COVID-19-related lockdown. (frontiersin.org)
  • Overall, this project aims to explore (1) the role of perceived social support following combat, (2) whether perceptions of social support differ in those with a physical combat injury and (3) the effects of perceived social support on psychological trauma. (kcmhr.org)
  • We hypothesized that perceived strain due to COVID-19-related restrictions mediates the effect of specific predisposing variables related to social needs on the symptom severity of a problematic use. (frontiersin.org)
  • Stigma prevents the delivery of effective social and medical care (including taking antiretroviral therapy) and also enhances the number of HIV infections. (hindawi.com)
  • Although the reaction to PLWHA varies, with some PLWHA receiving support which positively affects them, HIV/AIDS stigma negatively affects seeking HIV testing, seeking care after diagnosis, quality of care given to HIV patients, and finally the negative perception and treatment of PLWHA by their communities and families, including partners [ 4 , 5 ]. (hindawi.com)
  • It is being increasingly acknowledged, however, that effective treatment and care strategies require an understanding of the cultural context [ 6 , 8 ] in which stigma exists. (hindawi.com)
  • This study aimed to investigate the association between coping strategies of pregnant women during the COVID-19 pandemic and depression. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Psychosocial effects of SARS on hospital staff: survey of a large tertiary care institution. (environmed.pl)
  • For the activation of visiting nurse services, methods for improving the performance in the intensive care area and management strategy establishment which highlights the advantages of strength maintenance area are needed. (rcphn.org)
  • Conclusions There is no evidence from the trial that either peer support or reminiscence is effective in improving the quality of life. (bmj.com)
  • Overall, people are more fearful about losing their employment [ 8 ] since competition for jobs is rising and finding work quickly is perceived as unlikely. (biomedcentral.com)
  • 52:329-356), supports the prevention work of the past two decades and expands and strengthens our efforts by modeling new strategies on proven approaches that have been used successfully in preventing other infectious diseases. (cdc.gov)
  • The findings support previous quantitative work demonstrating that children and parents tend to share a coherent view of BS. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Through their internship experiences and their academic course work, students develop and practice professional skills and master the writing styles needed for careers in counseling or social services or for graduate school. (lasell.edu)
  • Perceived social support refers to a person's beliefs about how much support is available from their relationships, including quality of support. (kcmhr.org)
  • For example, in Maslow's hierarchy of needs, belonging and social needs appear directly after safety needs, illustrating the necessity of social relationships for optimal wellbeing. (kcmhr.org)
  • The unique characteristics of military culture may give rise to differences in social relationship structures compared to civilians. (kcmhr.org)
  • All the subgroups displayed significant differences in blood pressure, self-management, social support, and their characteristics of medical service utilization. (rcphn.org)
  • In this context, the WHO as well as several scientists have declared that the usage of digital communication and information technologies could be a good way to stay in touch with family members, friends, and colleagues, and that it may help to maintain a form of social exchange and connectedness with others ( 1 , 2 ). (frontiersin.org)
  • Both the social and environmental features of the treatment context inform these psychological processes, which are conscious and non-conscious. (biomedcentral.com)
  • However, there is a need for greater awareness from others within the wider context of social and employment networks to minimise adverse implications for future life choices. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Pychosocial support groups involving parents caring for children with the same disease could improve caregivers' well-being and QoL by strengthening their social support network and using positive coping styles. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Davis-Ali SH, Chesler MA, Chesney BK: Recognizing cancer as a family disease: worries and support reported by patients and spouses. (cancer.gov)
  • We used photographs taken and selected by PLWHA to identify perceived needs and challenges related to daily living with the disease. (joghr.org)
  • Despite advancements in the control measures and treatment of HIV, this region is still experiencing many challenges including high rates of new infections, AIDS-related deaths and suboptimal disease management strategies. (joghr.org)
  • People living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) face not only medical problems but also social problems associated with the disease. (hindawi.com)
  • Through the content analysis method, PLWHA needs were generated based on major categories of financial resources , psychological support , cultural competency and patient empowerment and engagement in HIV care and services. (joghr.org)
  • Debido a la importancia del éxito en el desarrollo durante esta etapa, con implicaciones del desarrollo adulto y la salud mental positiva, el presente estudio tiene como objetivo examinar los roles predictores de la flexibilidad cognitiva y la autoeficacia en el bienestar mental de los adolescentes turcos. (um.es)
  • Además, dado que se considera que la asociación entre la flexibilidad cognitiva y la autoeficacia tiene efectos cru-ciales en el bienestar mental de los adolescentes, se suponía que la autoefi-cacia académica, social y emocional podría mediar la relación entre la flexi-bilidad cognitiva y el bienestar mental. (um.es)
  • El Inventario de Flexibilidad Cognitiva, la Escala de Autoeficacia para Niños y la Escala de Bienestar Mental Warwick-Edinburgh se aplicaron en la recolección de datos. (um.es)
  • Los resultados del modelo mediacional indicaron que la autoeficacia académica, social y emocional sirvió para mediar la relación entre la flexibilidad cognitiva y el bienestar mental. (um.es)
  • Los resultados de la investigación se discutieron a la luz de la litera-tura y se propusieron algunas sugerencias para expertos e investigadores en salud mental. (um.es)
  • Pregnancy is a critical period in women's lives because pregnant women experience different physical, mental, and social changes. (biomedcentral.com)
  • HRP is associated with different physical complications which in turn can cause mood changes and mental and social problems. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Therefore, obtaining further knowledge about impacts of coping strategies on pregnant women seems to be essential. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Although patients with fibromyalgia do not have characteristic or consistent abnormalities on laboratory testing, routine laboratory and imaging studies can help to rule out diseases with similar manifestations and to assist in diagnosis of certain inflammatory diseases that frequently coexist with fibromyalgia. (medscape.com)
  • The baseline data collection of BOUNCE was designed to cover the psychological state of the patients as they take in, and attempt to mentally cope with the diagnosis of breast cancer. (bounce-project.eu)
  • 2 While the origins of the fertility difficulty will be relevant to how individuals and couples negotiate their experience, journeys to treatment often involve significant other life experiences or decisions, which will add complexity to how the diagnosis of infertility is perceived by each individual, and managed by the couple. (bacp.co.uk)
  • Figure 4 presents two mediation models (one for the mediation of the effect of sex on protective behaviour, and the other for the mediation of the effect of frequency of social contact on protective behaviour), that were tested separately. (sachecucine.it)
  • Free copy of Achieve: Find out who you are, what you really want, and how to make it happen in order to help the First Responder further understand how their personality and other characteristics are affecting their lives and what to do about it. (niagaraneuropsychology.com)
  • The questions explored their experiences/challenges faced on their studies, how these challenges affect their studies, how do they handle it, which motivates them to continue studying despite of their condition and what kind of help or support does the student with special needs expect from SSU. (artscolumbia.org)
  • This sampling strategy was used to capture a range of participant experiences, but was not used to define the final qualitative groupings. (researchgate.net)
  • Experiences and psychosocial problems of nurses caring for patients diagnosed with COVID-19 in Turkey: A qualitative study. (environmed.pl)
  • A modified two-round online Delphi-consensus survey was conducted to measure the extent of panel agreement regarding the perceived acceptability and influence of five main types of CFs during clinical management of patients with chronic LBP. (biomedcentral.com)
  • There was a lower degree of consensus regarding the influence and use of approaches related to the treatment characteristics (6/12 statements) and treatment environment (3/7 statements), and these CFs were viewed as the least important. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Targeted carnitine tandem mass spectrometry analysis in the patient revealed complete absence of plasma-free carnitine and only trace levels of total carnitine, further supporting the causality of the SLC22A5 variant. (blogspot.com)
  • This PhD aims to fill a research gap by investigating the potential effects of perceived social support within this cohort. (kcmhr.org)
  • It builds on the Gender-Responsive Age-Sensitive Social Protection (GRASSP) conceptual framework, and on the theoretical, conceptual and empirical literature on gender and social protection. (unicef-irc.org)
  • Equally important, courses in the major emphasize humane and ethical practice through a curriculum designed to increase appreciation of diversity and develop sensitivity to the dynamics of social oppression and the consequences of social change. (lasell.edu)
  • and the provision of psychosocial and community support during the early stages of recovery will likely reduce the incidence of more severe psychological issues (11-13). (who.int)