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Guillaume M, Haghighi S, Goudard P, Ruelle Y. Experiences of a Circus Performance Among Patients with Depressive Symptoms: A Phenomenological Study. JOURNAL OF INTEGRATIVE AND COMPLEMENTARY MEDICINE 2024; 30:762-769. [PMID: 38411688 DOI: 10.1089/jicm.2023.0346] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/28/2024]
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Introduction: Depression is the leading cause of disability worldwide. Support can be provided by the arts. Objective: The aim of the study was to explore the experiences of patients with depressive symptoms after a circus performance. Methods: A qualitative research study using a phenomenological approach was carried out. The design was approved by an ethics committee. Volunteers were referred by general practitioners to an ambulatory cultural program and were invited to express their experience throughout interviews that were analyzed with the interpretative phenomenological analysis method. Results: Twelve patients participated in the interviews. The effect on the patient was linked to interactions with the performance. It was an effective way of socializing for patients. The show offered patients distance from their daily difficulties. The circus provided specific elements as a resource for patient empowerment. The experience lived by patients during a circus performance is a cognitive phenomenon inducing an influence on the spectator with depressive symptoms. A beneficial effect depended on the artistic content selected, the support offered by the organization operator, and the medical orientation. Conclusions: The observations characterized the emotional reception of a circus show among people. This study invites further exploration of the impact of circus art on the quality of life of patients with depressive symptoms.
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- Maddly Guillaume
- Département Universitaire de Médecine Générale (DUMG), Université Sorbonne Paris Nord, Villetaneuse, France
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- Département Universitaire de Médecine Générale (DUMG), Université Sorbonne Paris Nord, Villetaneuse, France
- Centres Municipaux de Santé Universitaires, Ville de Pantin, Pantin, France
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- Département Arts du Spectacle (Section 18), Université Paul-Valéry Montpellier 3, Montpellier, France
- Laboratoire RIRRA21 (EA 4209), Université Paul-Valéry Montpellier 3, Montpellier, France
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- Département Universitaire de Médecine Générale (DUMG), Université Sorbonne Paris Nord, Villetaneuse, France
- Centres Municipaux de Santé Universitaires, Ville de Pantin, Pantin, France
- Laboratoire Éducations et Promotion de la Santé (LEPS), UR 3412, Université Sorbonne Paris Nord, Villetaneuse, France
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Hulkkonen E, Kouvonen A, Nordquist H. Associations between paramedics' salutogenic health experience and the intention to stay in the profession: A cross-sectional survey. Nurs Open 2024; 11:e2133. [PMID: 38500397 PMCID: PMC10948950 DOI: 10.1002/nop2.2133] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/17/2023] [Revised: 02/06/2024] [Accepted: 02/21/2024] [Indexed: 03/20/2024] Open
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AIM To investigate the association between paramedics' salutogenic health and their intentions to stay in their profession. DESIGN A cross-sectional survey. METHODS Paramedics from eight purposively selected organizations participated in this study (n = 433). The data were collected in 2022 with the Salutogenic Health Indicator Scale and validated single questions that assessed work ability, recovery and self-rated stress. Intention to stay was measured using two questions about the intention to leave prehospital emergency medical service work and leave the nursing sector completely during the next 2 years. Data were analysed using logistic regression and statistical significance tests. RESULTS Men had higher mean salutogenic health scores than women. No significant differences in salutogenic health were observed across work experience or occupational groups. Paramedics intending to stay in their profession exhibited higher salutogenic health scores than those intending to leave. In the logistic regression models, increasing levels of salutogenic health and work ability were associated with intention to stay in the profession.
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- Eve Hulkkonen
- Emergency Medical ServicesThe Wellbeing Services County of Southern SavoniaSavonlinnaFinland
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- Faculty of Social SciencesUniversity of HelsinkiHelsinkiFinland
- Centre for Public HealthQueen's University BelfastBelfastNorthern Ireland
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- South‐Eastern Finland University of Applied SciencesKotkaFinland
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Kulcar V, Kreh A, Juen B, Siller H. The Role of Sense of Coherence During the COVID-19 Crisis: Does it Exercise a Moderating or a Mediating Effect on University Students' Wellbeing? SAGE OPEN 2023; 13:21582440231160123. [PMID: 36942126 PMCID: PMC10018232 DOI: 10.1177/21582440231160123] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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The COVID-19 crisis caused extensive mental health strains. Sense of coherence (SOC) is considered a protective factor for mental health in crisis that might also be decisive during the COVID-19 pandemic, but the mechanisms are not yet well understood. Using longitudinal survey data of 117 Austrian university students collected in 2020, we tested both moderating and mediating effects of SOC for the association of different stressors with later wellbeing. SOC did not buffer but mediated the effects of stressors on wellbeing. Students especially suffered from reduced feelings of manageability when confronted with financial strains, dissatisfying study situations, or disrupted plans. Supporting them in managing the difficulties of the crisis should therefore be considered a crucial part of psychosocial support.
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Fekete OR, Kinn LG, Larsen TMB, Langeland E. Salutogenesis as a theoretical framework for psychosocial rehabilitation: the case of the Clubhouse model. Int J Qual Stud Health Well-being 2020; 15:1748942. [PMID: 32249690 PMCID: PMC7170324 DOI: 10.1080/17482631.2020.1748942] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Purpose: This study explored whether the holistic theory of salutogenesis may be a suitable theoretical framework for the Clubhouse model of psychosocial rehabilitation, a pioneer among psychosocial rehabilitation programmes. Methods: A systematic examination of elements of the Clubhouse model, as prescribed by the Clubhouse standards, was performed within the context of the theory of salutogenesis including its basic salutogenic orientation and the main concepts of sense of coherence and resistance resources. Results: We found that several standards and practices within the Clubhouse model can be understood as applications of salutogenesis. We have hypothesized that the Clubhouse model promotes peoples’ sense of coherence and mental health. However, our investigation also showed that, to enhance the recovery of Clubhouse members, more explicitly incorporating some salutogenic principles, such as “appropriate challenges” and “active adaptation as the ideal in treatment”, may benefit Clubhouse practice. Conclusions: The Clubhouse model of psychosocial rehabilitation is very consistent with the salutogenic orientation and main salutogenic concepts. The present study suggests that salutogenesis may be a suitable theoretical framework for the Clubhouse model and possibly in the psychosocial rehabilitation field in general.
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- Orsolya Reka Fekete
- Department of Welfare and Participation, Faculty of Health and Social Sciences, Western Norway University of Applied Sciences and Department of Health Promotion and Development Faculty of Psychology, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway
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- Department of Welfare and Participation, Faculty of Health and Social Sciences, Western Norway University of Applied Sciences, Bergen, Norway
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- Department of Health Promotion and Development Faculty of Psychology, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway
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- Department of Health and Caring Sciences, Faculty of Health and Social Sciences, Western Norway University of Applied Sciences, Bergen, Norway
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Bibi A, Lin M, Margraf J. Salutogenic constructs across Pakistan and Germany: A cross sectional study. Int J Clin Health Psychol 2020; 20:1-9. [PMID: 32021613 PMCID: PMC6994757 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijchp.2019.10.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/19/2019] [Accepted: 10/03/2019] [Indexed: 01/07/2023] Open
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Background/Objective Protective factors are relevant for mental health in general, however, universality of the instruments has been rarely tested. Therefore, the current study aimed to examine psychometric properties and cross-cultural measurement invariance of salutogenic constructs. Method Data was collected from university students of Pakistan (n = 1,841) and Germany (n = 7,890). Single-group confirmatory analysis (CFA) and multiple-group CFA was tested to examine the proposed factor structure and measurement invariance of Positive Mental Health Scale, Resilience Scale, Perceived Social Support Questionnaire, and Life Satisfaction Scale across student samples from Pakistan and Germany respectively. Results We found strong measurement invariance for the Positive Mental Health Scale, Life Satisfaction Scale, and partial strong measurement for the Resilience Scale, and Perceived Social Support Questionnaire. Conclusions The results indicate that these scales could be recommended for the meaningful comparison of latent means across cultures. Understanding these differences would further advance our knowledge about the mechanism underlying positive mental health.
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- Akhtar Bibi
- Mental Health Research and Treatment Center, Faculty of Psychology, Ruhr-Universität Bochum, Bochum, Germany
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- Mental Health Research and Treatment Center, Faculty of Psychology, Ruhr-Universität Bochum, Bochum, Germany
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- Mental Health Research and Treatment Center, Faculty of Psychology, Ruhr-Universität Bochum, Bochum, Germany
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Pelters B, Roxberg Å. "Don't stop believing!" From health religiosity to an equality-enhancing hermeneutic of health promotion. Int J Qual Stud Health Well-being 2019; 13:1555420. [PMID: 30909824 PMCID: PMC6372043 DOI: 10.1080/17482631.2018.1555420] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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Purpose: Health beliefs are usually regarded as subjective understandings of one’s health. They can, however, be re-interpreted by drawing on the understanding that the structural features of the health discourse resemble the characteristics of a religion and on the spiritual dimension of health with its possibly salutogenic influence. The applicability of the notion of “health religiosity” and its consequences for individual health promotion are explored. Method: Data consist of already existent semi-structured interviews. These have been reanalyzed in a deductive-hermeneutical way by using a five-dimensional concept of religiosity as deductive template. Results: The concept of religiosity proved to be productive and revealed that all health dimensions in the case are infused with spiritually ennobled ideas. Conclusion: We conclude that, irrespective of their factual accuracy, the salutogenic potential of ennobled ideas may best be utilized by understanding them hermeneutically. An exploration of a narrative hermeneutic approach to individual health promotion is suggested as the merging of meaning horizons in a hermeneutic dialogue is expected to increase awareness of spiritualized aspects of health beliefs. This may mitigate healthism and health disparities. Moreover, three challenges for individual health promotion are anticipated: realizing the situation, recognizing its complexity and resisting a simplistic practical approach.
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- Britta Pelters
- a School of Health and Welfare , Halmstad University , Halmstad , Sweden
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- a School of Health and Welfare , Halmstad University , Halmstad , Sweden
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OBJECTIVE To provide an up-to-date overview of health assets in a global context both from a theoretical perspective and its practical applications to address health inequalities and achieve sustainable health. DESIGN A systematic review was conducted according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines. DATA SOURCES A comprehensive search, including 10 electronic bibliographic databases and hand searches, was undertaken to capture the wide range of terms associated with 'health assets' and 'asset-based approaches to health'. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA Any peer-reviewed published and grey literature in English related to 'health assets' or 'assets' in a 'health' context was included without any date, country or study design restrictions and the quality of evidence was appraised according to the Oxford Level of Evidence. OUTCOMES A broad consideration of all outcome measures including clinical outcomes, patient-level, community-level and population-level impacts and costs, was adopted. RESULTS 478 publications were included. Health assets were researched in 40 countries, predominantly in the West such as the USA and the UK. A number of broad health assets were identified including community and individual assets. Even though research was conducted in a number of different settings, most occurred in the community, clinical, care or educational settings. A wide variety of interventions and approaches were implemented, most commonly related to education and/or training, asset mapping or asset approaches. CONCLUSIONS Globally, authors most often referred to general 'health assets', 'assets' or some form of 'community asset' in relation to health. Overall, the idea of health assets is framed within a positive paradigm focusing on health creation rather than curative approaches. The sustained credibility of the global 'health assets' literature depends on future research on definitional, theoretical and evaluative issues in order to convince policy-makers and service commissioners of its necessity and added value to the traditional deficit approach.
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- Tine Van Bortel
- Institute for Health and Human Development, University of East London, London, UK
- Cambridge Institute of Public Health, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK
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- Cambridge Institute of Public Health, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK
- Department of Community Medicine, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka Faculty of Medicine and Allied Sciences, Saliyapura, Sri Lanka
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- Yunus Centre for Social Business and Health, Glasgow Caledonian University, London, UK
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- Institute for Health and Human Development, University of East London, London, UK
- Cambridge Institute of Public Health, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK
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Hult M, Pietilä AM, Koponen P, Saaranen T. Good work ability among unemployed individuals: Association of sociodemographic, work-related and well-being factors. Scand J Public Health 2017; 46:375-381. [PMID: 28720022 DOI: 10.1177/1403494817720103] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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AIMS The aims of this study were to describe the perceived work ability of unemployed individuals and to explore the association between perceived good work ability and sociodemographic, work-related and well-being factors. METHODS The data were derived from the Finnish Regional Health and Well-being Study (ATH) collected by postal and Internet-based questionnaires in 2014-2015. The random sample was selected from the Finnish National Population Register. The present study includes data from unemployed or laid-off respondents ( n=1975) aged 20-65 years. Logistic regression was used in the statistical analysis. Perceived work ability was measured with the Work Ability Score. RESULTS Factors significantly associated with good work ability were having young children living in the household, short-term unemployment, low or moderate physical strain in most recent job, moderate mental strain in most recent job, satisfaction with most recent job, good self-rated health and good quality of life. Good self-rated health (odds ratio=10.53, 95% confidence interval 5.90-18.80) was the most substantial factor in the multivariate model. CONCLUSIONS The findings provide further evidence on the factors related to good work ability of the unemployed. These factors should be considered when designing interventions for promoting work ability and to minimise the harmful effects of long-term unemployment.
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- Marja Hult
- 1 Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Nursing Science, University of Eastern Finland, Finland
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- 1 Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Nursing Science, University of Eastern Finland, Finland.,2 Kuopio Social and Health Care Services, Finland
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- 3 Department of Health, Health Monitoring Unit, National Institute of Health and Welfare, Finland
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- 1 Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Nursing Science, University of Eastern Finland, Finland
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Moreno C, García-Moya I, Rivera F, Ramos P. Characterization of Vulnerable and Resilient Spanish Adolescents in Their Developmental Contexts. Front Psychol 2016; 7:983. [PMID: 27458397 PMCID: PMC4931796 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2016.00983] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2015] [Accepted: 06/14/2016] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Research on resilience and vulnerability can offer very valuable information for optimizing design and assessment of interventions and policies aimed at fostering adolescent health. This paper used the adversity level associated with family functioning and the positive adaptation level, as measured by means of a global health score, to distinguish four groups within a representative sample of Spanish adolescents aged 13-16 years: maladaptive, resilient, competent and vulnerable. The aforementioned groups were compared in a number of demographic, school context, peer context, lifestyles, psychological and socioeconomic variables, which can facilitate or inhibit positive adaptation in each context. In addition, the degree to which each factor tended to associate with resilience and vulnerability was examined. The majority of the factors operated by increasing the likelihood of good adaptation in resilient adolescents and diminishing it in vulnerable ones. Overall, more similarities than differences were found in the factors contributing to explaining resilience or vulnerability. However, results also revealed some differential aspects: psychological variables showed a larger explicative capacity in vulnerable adolescents, whereas factors related to school and peer contexts, especially the second, showed a stronger association with resilience. In addition, perceived family wealth, satisfaction with friendships and breakfast frequency only made a significant contribution to the explanation of resilience. The current study provides a highly useful characterization of resilience and vulnerability phenomena in adolescence.
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- Carmen Moreno
- Developmental and Educational Psychology, University of SevilleSevilla, Spain
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- Developmental and Educational Psychology, University of SevilleSevilla, Spain
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- Department of Behavioral Sciences, University of HuelvaHuelva, Spain
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- Developmental and Educational Psychology, University of SevilleSevilla, Spain
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