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Fontesse S, Creupelandt C, Bollen Z, Pabst A, Maurage P. Metadehumanization, fundamental needs and coping strategies: A comparison of drinkers at low versus high risk of alcohol use disorder. Alcohol 2024; 115:61-67. [PMID: 37774958 DOI: 10.1016/j.alcohol.2023.09.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/29/2021] [Revised: 03/17/2023] [Accepted: 09/26/2023] [Indexed: 10/01/2023]
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The interpersonal difficulties documented in chronic excessive drinking might foster the progression toward severe alcohol use disorder (SAUD). Characterizing these interpersonal difficulties and their commonalities with patients already presenting a diagnosed SAUD is needed to develop targeted prophylactic interventions. Patients with SAUD present metadehumanization (i.e., the perception of being considered as less than human by others), which is associated with deleterious consequences (e.g., reduced fundamental needs satisfaction, increased negative emotions, reduced self-esteem, disrupted coping strategies) involved in the persistence of this disorder. No study has investigated metadehumanization among individuals not diagnosed with SAUD but at high risk of alcohol use disorder. We measured metadehumanization, emotions, self-esteem, coping strategies, and fundamental needs threat among such high-risk drinkers (N = 86; AUDIT score higher than 15), and matched low-risk drinkers (N = 100, AUDIT score <8). Compared to low-risk drinkers, high-risk drinkers felt more dehumanized and reported increased fundamental needs threat, negative emotions, anxiety, depression, and more frequent use of both adaptive and maladaptive coping strategies, including alcohol use. Mediation analyses controlling for anxiety/depression revealed that the differences in emotions and coping strategies were explained by metadehumanization and fundamental needs threat. Despite not being diagnosed with SAUD and being untreated, high-risk drinkers are more similar to patients with SAUD than to low-risk drinkers. In view of its links with factors favoring SAUD, metadehumanization should be considered in experimental studies among high-risk drinkers and treated by specific interventions.
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- Sullivan Fontesse
- Louvain Experimental Psychopathology Research Group (LEP), Psychological Sciences Research Institute, UCLouvain, Place C. Mercier 10, B-1348 Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium
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- Louvain Experimental Psychopathology Research Group (LEP), Psychological Sciences Research Institute, UCLouvain, Place C. Mercier 10, B-1348 Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium
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- Louvain Experimental Psychopathology Research Group (LEP), Psychological Sciences Research Institute, UCLouvain, Place C. Mercier 10, B-1348 Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium
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- Louvain Experimental Psychopathology Research Group (LEP), Psychological Sciences Research Institute, UCLouvain, Place C. Mercier 10, B-1348 Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium
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- Louvain Experimental Psychopathology Research Group (LEP), Psychological Sciences Research Institute, UCLouvain, Place C. Mercier 10, B-1348 Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium.
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van Dixhoorn IDE, te Beest DE, Bolhuis JE, Parmentier HK, Kemp B, van Mourik S, Stockhofe-Zurwieden N, van Reenen CG, Rebel JMJ. Corrigendum: Animal-based factors prior to infection predict histological disease outcome in porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus- and Actinobacillus pleuropneumoniae-infected pigs. Front Vet Sci 2024; 11:1350387. [PMID: 38414652 PMCID: PMC10897753 DOI: 10.3389/fvets.2024.1350387] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/05/2023] [Accepted: 01/26/2024] [Indexed: 02/29/2024] Open
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[This corrects the article DOI: 10.3389/fvets.2021.742877.].
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- Adaptation Physiology Group, Wageningen University & Research, Wageningen, Netherlands
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- Adaptation Physiology Group, Wageningen University & Research, Wageningen, Netherlands
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- Adaptation Physiology Group, Wageningen University & Research, Wageningen, Netherlands
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- Farm Technology Group, Wageningen University & Research, Wageningen, Netherlands
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- Wageningen Livestock Research, Department of Animal Health and Welfare, Wageningen, Netherlands
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- Wageningen Livestock Research, Department of Animal Health and Welfare, Wageningen, Netherlands
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Temeng E, Hewitt R, Pattinson R, Sydor A, Whybrow D, Watts T, Bundy C. Nurses' coping strategies caring for patients during severe viral pandemics: A mixed-methods systematic review. J Clin Nurs 2024; 33:242-254. [PMID: 37032642 DOI: 10.1111/jocn.16711] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/19/2022] [Revised: 12/04/2022] [Accepted: 03/24/2023] [Indexed: 04/11/2023]
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BACKGROUND Nurses play an essential role in responding to severe viral disease which bring considerable challenges to their personal and professional well-being. This subsequently can affect the delivery of care and healthcare systems' organisational capacity to respond. Understanding nurses' experiences of these challenges will help inform healthcare policies. AIM To explore the experiences and coping strategies of nurses caring for patients during severe viral disease pandemics. DESIGN A mixed-methods systematic review informed by the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) methodology. METHODS A mixed-methods systematic review. Five electronic databases Medline, CINAHL, PsychInfo, ASSIA and Scopus were searched on 4th April 2021. Results were reported in accordance with PRISMA. The findings were analysed and reported in the context of the Self-Regulatory Common-Sense Model. RESULTS In total, 71 peer-review primary research articles describing nurses' experiences of caring for patients during SARS, MERS, Swine flu H1N1, Avian influenza or SARS-CoV-2 / COVID-19 published in English from 2003 to 2021 were included. We found links between nurses' perception of the health threats, their emotional reactions, and coping strategies. Perceived health threats were influenced by organisational factors including frequent changes in clinical guidelines and workplace protocols, onerous workloads and working hours, unavailability of PPE, and lack of knowledge and training in pandemic management. These impacted nurses' physical, psychological and social well-being. Nurses also reported helpful and unhelpful coping strategies to manage the health threats. CONCLUSIONS It is vital for stakeholders, policymakers, government and healthcare institutions to recognise and monitor the wider impact on healthcare workers from health emergencies. In addition, support to develop and implement effective systems and individual mechanisms to offset the anticipated impact pre and post pandemics/epidemics is needed. Our findings can inform those strategies for similar future health emergencies. RELEVANCE TO CLINICAL PRACTICE Nurses are often the first point of contact in providing direct care to patients, hence they are at high risk of being infected. The findings from this review can help managers and policymakers in developing programmes to enhance resilience in the nursing workforce. NO PATIENT OR PUBLIC CONTRIBUTION This was a literature review study.
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- Eunice Temeng
- School of Healthcare Sciences, Cardiff University, Cardiff, UK
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- School of Healthcare Sciences, Cardiff University, Cardiff, UK
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- School of Healthcare Sciences, Cardiff University, Cardiff, UK
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- School of Healthcare Sciences, Cardiff University, Cardiff, UK
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- School of Healthcare Sciences, Cardiff University, Cardiff, UK
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- School of Healthcare Sciences, Cardiff University, Cardiff, UK
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Saharia B, Ghosh S. Cross-sectional study on the psychosocial factors, the severity of depression, and coping strategies among patients attempting suicide. Indian J Psychiatry 2024; 66:26-35. [PMID: 38419923 PMCID: PMC10898527 DOI: 10.4103/indianjpsychiatry.indianjpsychiatry_199_23] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/20/2023] [Revised: 10/17/2023] [Accepted: 11/03/2023] [Indexed: 03/02/2024] Open
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Background With around 10-20 million individuals attempting suicide each year, suicide attempts have been considered a significant public health issue. A significant fraction of it is caused by depression. Life events and other psychosocial stressors were frequently linked to both depression and suicidal behavior. Coping strategies are cognitive, emotional, and behavioral approaches used to lessen and cope with the negative impacts of stressful situations. Aim This study aimed to find the psychosocial factors, the severity of depression, and coping strategies among patients attempting suicide. Materials and Methods Study design: This study was a hospital-based descriptive cross-sectional study. A total of 120 consecutive cases were selected using Patient Health Questionnaire 2 (PHQ-2) scales and assessed for severity of depression and coping strategies using the Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HAM-D) and Coping Orientation to Problem Experienced Inventory (Brief-COPE) scales, respectively. Pearson's Chi-square or Fisher's exact test and independent-samples t-test have been performed to see the association between categorical and continuous variables. The Pearson correlation coefficient has been used to see the relationship between two continuous variables. Results Most of the cases (33.3%) were found to be severely depressed. Among all the cases, the majority, that is, 90.8%, were using avoidant-type coping strategies and only 9.2% were using approach-type coping strategies. A significant positive correlation between the avoidant-type coping strategy and depression and a negative correlation between the approach-type coping strategy and depression was found. Conclusion Patients with depression attempting suicide were found to utilize avoidant-type coping strategies to cope with life stresses. Hence, it is crucial to place greater emphasis on assessing coping strategies and focus on teaching approach-oriented coping strategies as a means to prevent suicidal attempts.
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- Barasha Saharia
- Department of Psychiatry, Tezpur Medical College and Hospital, Tezpur, Sonitpur, Assam, India
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- Department of Psychiatry, Tezpur Medical College and Hospital, Tezpur, Sonitpur, Assam, India
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Noda Y, Asano K, Shimizu E, Hirano Y. Assessing the association between probable posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms and quality of life among emergency service workers using path analysis. Work 2024; 77:573-587. [PMID: 37718827 DOI: 10.3233/wor-220551] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/19/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Emergency service workers have highly stressful occupations; the stressors encountered can contribute to the development of mental disorders such as depression, anxiety, and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). OBJECTIVE The present study used a conceptual model and survey to identify variables influencing the association between probable PTSD and quality of life (QOL) in emergency service workers. METHOD PTSD was assessed using the Impact of Event Scale-Revised. QOL was assessed using the Medical Outcomes Study 36-Item Short-Form Health Survey. Path analysis was used to determine whether stress-coping (Brief Coping Orientation to Problems Experienced [Brief COPE] scores), social support (Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support [MSPSS] scores), and resilience (Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale scores) explain the association between probable PTSD and QOL among 220 emergency service workers in Japan. RESULTS Impact of Event Scale-Revised scores were significantly positively associated with Brief COPE Active coping scores and significantly negatively associated with MSPSS scores. Brief COPE Active coping and MSPSS scores were significantly positively associated with Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale scores, which were in turn significantly positively associated with Medical Outcomes Study 36-Item Short-Form Health Survey scores. CONCLUSION Active coping in response to stressful situations is important for maintaining good mental health among emergency service workers. Active coping and social support may strengthen resilience, and resilience may improve QOL. Screening for mental health and QOL should include simultaneous assessment of stress-coping, social support, and resilience. Although the findings of this cross-sectional study are important, it could not confirm a causal relationship between PTSD and QOL.
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- Yoshikazu Noda
- Research Center for Child Mental Development, Chiba University, Chiba, Japan
- Department of Nursing, Faculty of Human Care at Makuhari, Tohto University, Chiba, Japan
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- Research Center for Child Mental Development, Chiba University, Chiba, Japan
- Department of Psychological Counseling, Faculty of Psychology, Mejiro University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Research Center for Child Mental Development, Chiba University, Chiba, Japan
- United Graduate School of Child Development (Osaka University, Kanazawa University, Hamamatsu University School of Medicine, Chiba University and University of Fukui), Osaka, Japan
- Department of Cognitive Behavioral Physiology, Graduate School of Medicine, Chiba University, Chiba, Japan
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- Research Center for Child Mental Development, Chiba University, Chiba, Japan
- United Graduate School of Child Development (Osaka University, Kanazawa University, Hamamatsu University School of Medicine, Chiba University and University of Fukui), Osaka, Japan
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He Z, Ke Y. Challenge and future of cancer screening in China: Insights from esophageal cancer screening practice. Chin J Cancer Res 2023; 35:584-594. [PMID: 38204451 PMCID: PMC10774134 DOI: 10.21147/j.issn.1000-9604.2023.06.03] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/02/2023] [Accepted: 12/15/2023] [Indexed: 01/12/2024] Open
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Cancer stands as a prominent public health concern in China, with elusive intervention targets due to unidentified high-risk causal factors for most cancers. Consequently, emphasis has shifted towards screening, diagnosing, and treating early cancer cases within the general population. However, China faces considerable obstacles in its cancer prevention and control efforts, attributing to the complexity and heterogeneity of the occurrence, progression, and prognosis of malignant tumors across populations, time, and regions. Taking esophageal cancer screening practices as an example, this review outlines the importance and assessment of cancer screening, delineating major challenges in China's cancer prevention and control: 1) limited comprehension of cancer's natural history; 2) lack of "China Evidence" supporting screening effectiveness and value; 3) compromised efficiency and accuracy in current screening modality; and 4) insufficient sustainability of the current screening practices and translation of relevant scientific research achievements. To address these challenges, we propose potential coping strategies: 1) establishing tailored technologies and pathways for cancer prevention and control based on population-based and clinical epidemiological studies using high-quality designs; 2) breaking conventional constraints to establish a novel cancer screening strategy aligned with real-world needs; and 3) establishing enhanced communication platforms among scientific research teams, policymakers, and industrial institutions to foster collaboration and innovation.
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- Zhonghu He
- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Oncology, Beijing Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Translational Research, Department of Genetics, Peking University Cancer Hospital & Institute, Beijing 100142, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Oncology, Beijing Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Translational Research, Department of Genetics, Peking University Cancer Hospital & Institute, Beijing 100142, China
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Yeh YC, Kuo SF, Lu CH. The relationships between stress, coping strategies, and quality of life among gynecologic cancer survivors. Nurs Health Sci 2023; 25:636-645. [PMID: 37852298 DOI: 10.1111/nhs.13056] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/11/2023] [Revised: 09/05/2023] [Accepted: 09/22/2023] [Indexed: 10/20/2023]
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Many studies have reported that gynecologic cancer diagnosis, surgery, adjuvant therapy, and survivorship can be extremely stressful for many people during their cancer journey, and most cancer survivors have experienced stress after cancer, which impacts their quality of life. Importantly, healthy stress management will assist patients in overcoming obstacles in their lives and enhance both the quality of life and the cancer adjustment process. This study aimed to investigate the relationships between stress, coping strategies, and quality of life among gynecologic cancer survivors and to assess the mediating effects of coping on the relationship between quality of life and stress. A series of regression models and Sobel test were conducted to investigate whether coping strategies mediated the relationship between stress and quality of life. Stress was a predictor of quality of life. Acceptance was the mediator between stress and quality of life. Tailored programs that foster coping strategies, such as the strategy of acceptance, to reduce stress and maintain quality of life in this vulnerable group need to be developed.
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- Yueh-Chen Yeh
- Department of Nursing, College of Health, National Taichung University of Science and Technology, Taichung, Taiwan
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- School of Nursing, College of Nursing, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Taichung Veterans General Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan
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Shekhawat BS, Meena D, Yadav S, Dhaka V, Vignesh K. Stress and coping strategy among coaching and non-coaching students in Kota: A comparative study. Ind Psychiatry J 2023; 32:S105-S111. [PMID: 38370969 PMCID: PMC10871398 DOI: 10.4103/ipj.ipj_203_23] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2022] [Revised: 04/19/2023] [Accepted: 05/11/2023] [Indexed: 02/20/2024] Open
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Background About 1.5 lakh students study in over 100 coaching centers in Kota. There is a highly competitive environment, and students often land up in stress and even suicide. So, the estimation of the magnitude of this problem and timely intervention can be of great value to students. Aim This study aimed to assess and compare stress and coping strategies used by coaching and non-coaching students studying in Kota. Material and Methods This cross-sectional study included 90 coaching and 90 non-coaching students fulfilling inclusion criteria that were specifically laid down for the study. A semi-structured specially designed pro forma, Scale of Academic Stress (SAS), and Coping Strategies Scale (CSS)-Hindi version were used. Appropriate statistical methods were then used to classify, tabulate, and analyze the collected data. Results In this study, it was found that of all coaching students, 44.45% were suffering from high levels of academic stress, 34.44% suffered from average and 21.11% reported suffering from low levels of academic stress. Likewise, among non-coaching students, 70% were suffering from low academic stress, 26.67% from average, and 3.33% from high levels of academic stress. It was also evident that the majority of both coaching and non-coaching students used a low level of active coping strategy (cognitive approach, behavioral approach, and cognitive behavioral approach) and a high level of avoidance coping strategy (cognitive avoidance and behavioral avoidance). Conclusion There is a significantly high prevalence of stress among coaching students as compared to non-coaching students. Stress levels of greater severity were found to be more prevalent in female students, 12th-class students, those belonging to urban and middle-class backgrounds, and those whose stream was chosen by their parents. Both coaching and non-coaching students used the same type of coping strategies to cope with stress.
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- B. S. Shekhawat
- Department of Psychiatry, Government Medical College, Kota, Rajasthan, India
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- Department of Psychiatry, Government Medical College, Chittorgarh, Rajasthan, India
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- Department of Psychiatry, Government Medical College, Kota, Rajasthan, India
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- Department of Psychiatry, Government Medical College, Kota, Rajasthan, India
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- Department of Psychiatry, Government Medical College, Kota, Rajasthan, India
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Rahnama M, Abdollahimohammad A, Shahdadi H. Bipolar Coping Strategies of Nurses in Facing the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Meta-synthesis Review. Psychol Rep 2023:332941231207955. [PMID: 37863514 DOI: 10.1177/00332941231207955] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2023]
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Nurses on the front line of facing the COVID-19 pandemic have applied many coping strategies to adapt to their experienced physical and psychosocial challenges. This review aimed to identify coping strategies of nurses in the face of Covid-19. In this meta-synthesis review, qualitative articles related to the coping strategies published in English in the Google Scholar, PubMed, Web of Science, ScienceDirect, and CINAHL databases were selected and analyzed. The review of selected articles showed nurses have used various coping strategies that can be categorized into one main theme, two themes, and ten sub-themes. The theme of efficient coping strategies includes the sub-themes of spiritual-religious coping, protective coping (protection of family members and colleagues), supportive coping by obtaining support from family, friends, colleagues, society, and government organizations, committed coping, positive mind coping, emotional coping, operational coping, and fun coping. The theme of inefficient coping strategies includes the sub-themes of avoidance and risky behaviors. The strategies lead to the synthesis of bipolar coping strategies of nurses during the COVID-19 pandemic. Therefore, healthcare policymakers should emphasize using efficient strategies and avoiding inefficient ones.
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- Mozhgan Rahnama
- Nursing Department, Faculty of Nursing & Midwifery, Zabol University of Medical Sciences, Zabol, Iran
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- Nursing Department, Faculty of Nursing & Midwifery, Zabol University of Medical Sciences, Zabol, Iran
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Vicente MA, Gil Hernández E, Carrillo I, Fernández C, López-Pineda A, Guilabert M, Martín-Delgado J, Solis C, Camba K, Cañizares Fuentes WR, Mira JJ. Coping Strategies Used by Health Care Workers in Ecuador During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Observational Study to Enhance Resilience and Develop Training Tools. JMIR Hum Factors 2023; 10:e47702. [PMID: 37672317 PMCID: PMC10512111 DOI: 10.2196/47702] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2023] [Revised: 07/21/2023] [Accepted: 07/28/2023] [Indexed: 09/07/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The COVID-19 pandemic has generated immense health care pressure, forcing critical decisions to be made in a socially alarmed environment. Adverse conditions have led to acute stress reactions, affective pathologies, and psychosomatic reactions among health personnel, which have been exacerbated by the successive waves of the pandemic. The recovery of the entire health system and its professionals has been hindered, making it essential to increase their resilience. OBJECTIVE This study aimed to achieve 2 primary objectives. First, it sought to identify coping strategies, both individual and organizational, used by health care workers in Ecuador to navigate the acute stress during the early waves of the pandemic. Second, it aimed to develop training materials to enhance team leaders' capabilities in effectively managing high-stress situations. METHODS The study used qualitative research techniques to collect information on institutional and personal coping strategies, as well as consensus-building techniques to develop a multimedia psychological tool that reinforces the resilience of professionals and teams in facing future crises. RESULTS The findings from the actions taken by health care workers in Ecuador were categorized into 4 types of coping strategies based on Lazarus' theories on coping strategies. As a result of this study, a new audiovisual tool was created, comprising a series of podcasts, designed to disseminate these strategies globally within the Spanish-speaking world. The tool features testimonials from health care professionals in Ecuador, narrating their experiences under the pressures of providing care during the pandemic, with a particular emphasis on the coping strategies used. CONCLUSIONS Ensuring the preparedness of health professionals for potential future outbreaks is imperative to maintain quality and patient safety. Interventions such as this one offer valuable insights and generate new tools for health professionals, serving as a case study approach to train leaders and improve the resilience capacity and skills of their teams.
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- Foundation for the Promotion of Health and Biomedical Research of Valencia Region, Sant Joan d'Alacant, Spain
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- Health Psychology Department, Miguel Hernandez University, Elche, Spain
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- Health Psychology Department, Miguel Hernandez University, Elche, Spain
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- Foundation for the Promotion of Health and Biomedical Research of Valencia Region, Sant Joan d'Alacant, Spain
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- Hospital Luis Vernaza, Junta de Beneficencia de Guayaquil, Guayaquil, Ecuador
- Instituto de Investigación e Innovación en Salud Integral, Facultad de Ciencias Médicas, Universidad Católica de Santiago de Guayaquil, Guayaquil, Ecuador
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- Endocrinology Service, Hospital IEES Norte Los Ceibos, Guayaquil, Ecuador
- Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de Guayaquil, Guayaquil, Ecuador
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- Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad de Especialidades Espíritu Santo, Guayaquil, Ecuador
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- Instituto de Investigación e Innovación en Salud Integral, Facultad de Ciencias Médicas, Universidad Católica de Santiago de Guayaquil, Guayaquil, Ecuador
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- Health Psychology Department, Miguel Hernandez University, Elche, Spain
- Foundation for the Promotion of Health and Biomedical Research of Valencia Region, Sant Joan d'Alacant, Spain
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Salih S, Mahmoud SS, Abudeyah MA, Albeladi FI, Mohsen WM, Hayyan AI, Alfaifi NAY, Hakami GM, Alnamazi NA. Stressors and coping strategies among medical students in Jazan, Saudi Arabia: A cross-sectional study. J Family Med Prim Care 2023; 12:2075-2081. [PMID: 38024946 PMCID: PMC10657106 DOI: 10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_545_23] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2023] [Revised: 05/14/2023] [Accepted: 06/14/2023] [Indexed: 12/01/2023] Open
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Background Medical education is known to be stressful and demanding. Medical students face a various stressors, which include academic pressure, fear of not reaching goals, and difficulty integrating into systems. This study aims to assess levels of stress and coping strategies among medical students at Jazan University in Saudia Arabia. Materials and Methods A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted that comprised of 240 students at Jazan Faculty of Medicine using a self-administrated questionnaire to obtain data on socio-demographic characteristics, perceived stress, stressors, and coping strategies. Results Respondents mean age was 22.08 ± 1.82 years and 52.7% were female. Of these, 51.9% were in preclinical years of study, 29.5% were in the second academic year, and 39.8% had a GPA greater than 4. Students stress level ranges from moderate to high. The most common causes were academic problems and frequency of examinations and work overload (92.1%), worrying about the future (61.8%), and lack of entertainment and time for recreation (58.9%). The most common coping strategy was recreational activity such as going to movies, watching TV, reading, sleeping, or shopping (36.5%). Mean perceived stress scale (PSS) and Brief-COPE scores were 24.1 ± 4.85 and 66.16 ± 10.71, respectively. Participant age and PSS score have significant positive correlation (P < 0.05). Conclusion Stress level is moderate to high especially among students in preclinical years and among females. It is recommended to improve teaching and learning environment plus proper counseling and academic support. Also, active involvement of students in the educational process may help reduce academic stressors. Plain Language Summery Medical students face a range of stressors due to the demands of study. This research found medical Students suffer stress level ranging from moderate to high. Most common causes of stress are academic problems, frequency of examinations, and work overload. Most common coping strategy performed by students was recreational activities like going to movies, watching TV, reading, sleeping, or shopping. It is recommended to improve teaching and learning environment plus proper counseling and academic support. Also, active involvement of students in the educational process may help reduce academic stressors.
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- Sarah Salih
- Department of Family and Community Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Jazan University, Jazan, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Family and Community Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Jazan University, Jazan, Saudi Arabia
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- Public Health and Occupational Medicine Department, Faculty of Medicine, Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt
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Pavlova I, Krauss S, McGrath B, Cehajic-Clancy S, Bodnar I, Petrytsa P, Synytsya T, Zhara H. Individual and contextual predictors of young Ukrainian adults' subjective well-being during the Russian-Ukrainian war. Appl Psychol Health Well Being 2023. [PMID: 37652753 DOI: 10.1111/aphw.12484] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2023] [Accepted: 08/07/2023] [Indexed: 09/02/2023]
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The Russian invasion of Ukraine is accompanied by horrific losses among civilians. This study investigates various individual (hope, optimism, resilience, post-traumatic growth, and coping strategies) and contextual predictors (experience of life under occupation, actively hostile home environment, and frequent moves) of subjective well-being among the youth living in Ukraine. A total sample of 593 students from several universities participated in the study using surveys that contained questions about sociodemographic characteristics, life satisfaction, hope, optimism, personal post-traumatic growth, resilience, and coping strategies. Data were analyzed using JAMOVI software. The level of dissatisfaction with their own lives was 34.7%; most of the respondents had a higher incidence of minimal/mild hopelessness (88.7%) and high/moderate level of optimism (60.9%). The majority of participants had moderate and high levels of post-traumatic growth (51.9% and 6.7%, respectively) and resilience (46.0% and 14.5%, respectively). Optimism, hope, resilience, post-traumatic growth, using emotional support, and life in occupation predicted life satisfaction among the study sample.
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- Iuliia Pavlova
- Department of Theory and Methods of Physical Culture, Lviv State University of Physical Culture, Lviv, Ukraine
- Lesya Ukrainka Volyn National University, Lutsk, Ukraine
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- Institute for Social Science Studies, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang, Malaysia
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- The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Department of Theory and Methods of Physical Culture, Lviv State University of Physical Culture, Lviv, Ukraine
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- Department of Physical Education and Rehabilitation, Ternopil Volodymyr Hnatiuk National Pedagogical University, Ternopil, Ukraine
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- Faculty of Physical Culture and Sports, National University "Yuri Kondratyuk Poltava Polytechnic", Poltava, Ukraine
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- Department of Biological Bases of Physical Education, Health and Sports, T.H. Shevchenko National University "Chernihiv Colehium", Chernihiv, Ukraine
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Rubio G, Esteban Rodríguez L, Sion A, Ramis Vidal L, Blanco MJ, Zamora-Bayon A, Caba-Moreno M, Macias-Molina AI, Pérez-Sánchez D, Rubio-Escobar E, Ruiz-Diez J, Marin M, Arias F, Lora D, Jurado-Barba R. How, when, and to what degree do people with alcohol dependence recover their psychological wellbeing and quality of life? The Madrid Recovery Project. Front Psychiatry 2023; 14:1130078. [PMID: 37398602 PMCID: PMC10313403 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyt.2023.1130078] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2022] [Accepted: 05/16/2023] [Indexed: 07/04/2023] Open
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Introduction The consensus on recovery from alcohol use disorder (AUD) has shifted toward encompassing psychological wellbeing and quality of life dimensions. However, few studies have explored the long-term recovery process and its dimensions, timing, styles, and modes. The aim of this study was to investigate the extent, timing, and process of psychological wellbeing and quality of life recovery in alcohol use disorder (AUD) patients, as well as the relationship with classic dimensions of AUD recovery. Method A cross-sectional study has been carried out with 348 participants with AUD, in different abstinence periods (1 month-28 years), and 171 control subjects. Participants underwent a psychological evaluation, which included self-informed measures of psychological wellbeing, quality of life, negative emotionality, and coping strategies related to alcohol consumption avoidance. Statistical analysis included linear and non-linear regression models between psychological dimensions and maintenance of abstinence, as well as matching the scores of the sample with AUD to those of controls. Scatter plots were used to explore inflection points. In addition, mean comparison tests were performed between participants with AUD and controls and by gender. Results In general, according to the regression models, there were pronounced increases in indices of wellbeing and coping strategies (and pronounced decreases in negative emotionality) during the first 5 years of abstinence, followed by less pronounced improvements. The matching of AUD subjects in wellbeing and negative emotionality indices with controls occurs at different times: (a) 1 year or less: physical health; (b) 1-4 years: psychological health; (c) 4-10 years: social relationships, wellbeing, and negative emotionality; and (d) more than 10 years: autonomy and self-acceptance. There are statistically significant differences by gender for the negative emotionality and physical health variables. Conclusion Recovery from AUD is a long process that involves improvements in wellbeing and quality of life. Four stages can be described in this process, with the most pronounced changes occurring during the first 5 years of abstinence. However, AUD patients take more time to obtain similar scores to controls in several psychological dimensions.
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- Gabriel Rubio
- Biomedical Research Institute, Hospital 12 de Octubre, Madrid, Spain
- Medicine Faculty, Complutense University of Madrid, Madrid, Spain
- Primary Care Research Network on Addictions (RIAPAd), Madrid, Spain
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- Biomedical Research Institute, Hospital 12 de Octubre, Madrid, Spain
- Medicine Faculty, Complutense University of Madrid, Madrid, Spain
- Psychology Faculty, Complutense University of Madrid, Madrid, Spain
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- Alcoholics Federation of the Community of Madrid (FACOMA), Madrid, Spain
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- Alcoholics Federation of the Community of Madrid (FACOMA), Madrid, Spain
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- Alcoholics Federation of the Community of Madrid (FACOMA), Madrid, Spain
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- Alcoholics Federation of the Community of Madrid (FACOMA), Madrid, Spain
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- Biomedical Research Institute, Hospital 12 de Octubre, Madrid, Spain
- Medicine Faculty, Complutense University of Madrid, Madrid, Spain
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- Biomedical Research Institute, Hospital 12 de Octubre, Madrid, Spain
- Medicine Faculty, Complutense University of Madrid, Madrid, Spain
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- Biomedical Research Institute, Hospital 12 de Octubre, Madrid, Spain
- Faculty of Statistical Studies, Complutense University of Madrid, Madrid, Spain
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- Biomedical Research Institute, Hospital 12 de Octubre, Madrid, Spain
- Medicine Faculty, Complutense University of Madrid, Madrid, Spain
- Department of Psychology, Education and Health Science Faculty, Camilo José Cela University, Madrid, Spain
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Irie N, Morijiri Y, Yoshie M. Symptoms of and coping strategies for music performance anxiety through different time periods. Front Psychol 2023; 14:1138922. [PMID: 37325759 PMCID: PMC10264607 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2023.1138922] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/06/2023] [Accepted: 04/21/2023] [Indexed: 06/17/2023] Open
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Music performance anxiety (MPA) manifests itself at mental, physiological, and behavioral levels. The present study investigated how the experience of the three levels of symptoms changes over time, and how musicians cope with these temporal changes in MPA symptoms. To this end, we conducted a questionnaire survey in which 38 student musicians freely commented on their experiences of mental and physical changes, as well as their coping strategies for these changes. This was examined during five different time periods around public performance, extending from the beginning of the preparation for a public performance until shortly before the next public performance. The free-text comments obtained from the questionnaire were analyzed thematically and classified into different response themes. We then examined the temporal changes in the frequency of comments on each response theme. We further conducted a semi-structured interview involving eight musicians to explore the responses to the questionnaire in greater detail. We analyzed the contents of the free-text comments obtained from the questionnaire and the interview for each response theme, focusing on the most frequently mentioned sub-themes. The results indicate that musicians started to experience mental MPA symptoms (e.g., negative feelings) as soon as they began to prepare for public performance. To cope with mental symptoms, musicians employed mental strategies such as positive thinking/self-talk and concentration both before and during public performance. The experience of physiological MPA symptoms (e.g., increased heart rate) peaked shortly before public performance and remained throughout performance. To cope with a variety of physiological symptoms, musicians employed physical strategies, especially deep breathing and exercise, shortly before public performance. In contrast, behavioral MPA symptoms (e.g., tremor) were experienced mostly during public performance. Some musicians also reported experiencing the actual impairment of performance quality. To avoid this, musicians employed a variety of practicing techniques (e.g., playing at a slower tempo) during the preparation for public performance and performing techniques (e.g., paying attention to expressions) during public performance. Together, the present findings indicate that mental, physiological, and behavioral symptoms of MPA exhibit differential timelines and that musicians effectively utilize different coping strategies according to the temporal changes in MPA symptoms.
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- Nanako Irie
- Department of Information Technology and Human Factors, National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST), Tsukuba, Japan
- Graduate School of Education, Yokohama National University, Yokohama, Japan
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- Department of Information Technology and Human Factors, National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST), Tsukuba, Japan
- Graduate School of Education, Tokyo Gakugei University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Information Technology and Human Factors, National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST), Tsukuba, Japan
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Cao Y, Rajendran S, Sundararajan P, Law R, Bacon S, Sumner SA, Masuda N. Web-Based Social Networks of Individuals With Adverse Childhood Experiences: Quantitative Study. J Med Internet Res 2023; 25:e45171. [PMID: 37252791 DOI: 10.2196/45171] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2022] [Revised: 03/25/2023] [Accepted: 04/17/2023] [Indexed: 06/01/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), which include abuse and neglect and various household challenges such as exposure to intimate partner violence and substance use in the home, can have negative impacts on the lifelong health of affected individuals. Among various strategies for mitigating the adverse effects of ACEs is to enhance connectedness and social support for those who have experienced them. However, how the social networks of those who experienced ACEs differ from the social networks of those who did not is poorly understood. OBJECTIVE In this study, we used Reddit and Twitter data to investigate and compare social networks between individuals with and without ACE exposure. METHODS We first used a neural network classifier to identify the presence or absence of public ACE disclosures in social media posts. We then analyzed egocentric social networks comparing individuals with self-reported ACEs with those with no reported history. RESULTS We found that, although individuals reporting ACEs had fewer total followers in web-based social networks, they had higher reciprocity in following behavior (ie, mutual following with other users), a higher tendency to follow and be followed by other individuals with ACEs, and a higher tendency to follow back individuals with ACEs rather than individuals without ACEs. CONCLUSIONS These results imply that individuals with ACEs may try to actively connect with others who have similar previous traumatic experiences as a positive connection and coping strategy. Supportive interpersonal connections on the web for individuals with ACEs appear to be a prevalent behavior and may be a way to enhance social connectedness and resilience in those who have experienced ACEs.
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- Yiding Cao
- Department of Systems Science and Industrial Engineering, Binghamton University, State University of New York, Binghamton, NY, United States
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- Tri-Institutional Program in Computational Biology and Medicine, New York, NY, United States
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, United States
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- Division of Injury Prevention, National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA, United States
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- Office of Strategy and Innovation, National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA, United States
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- Office of Strategy and Innovation, National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA, United States
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- Department of Mathematics, State University of New York at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY, United States
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Shaukat A, Rashid S, Sadiq M. Coping strategies, emotion regulation and quality of life among psoriasis patients. Int J Psychiatry Med 2023:912174231170204. [PMID: 37051686 DOI: 10.1177/00912174231170204] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/14/2023]
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BACKGROUND This study set out to investigate the connections between coping strategies, and quality of life in psoriasis patients. SUBJECTS AND METHODS 150 psoriasis patients (M = 74, F = 76) participated in this study. The data were compiled using the Dermatology Life Quality Index, the Coping Style Scale, and the Emotion Regulation Questionnaire. MAIN FINDINGS The results revealed a negative association between problem-focused coping and quality of life. Additionally, there was a significant positive relationship between emotion-focused coping and quality of life. Results revealed that psoriasis patients' ability to regulate their emotions differs significantly by gender. CONCLUSION The study's findings suggest that emotion regulation reappraisal moderates the relationship between coping techniques and quality of life among psoriasis patients.
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- Aaisha Shaukat
- Department of Psychology, University of Wah, Wah Cantt, Pakistan
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- Department of Psychology, University of Wah, Wah Cantt, Pakistan
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Niamh Espiner, Gebeyaw Degarege, Emma J. Stewart, Stephen Espiner. From backyards to the backcountry: Exploring outdoor recreation coping strategies and experiences during the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic in New Zealand. Journal of Outdoor Recreation and Tourism 2023; 41. [PMID: 37521270 PMCID: PMC8882411 DOI: 10.1016/j.jort.2022.100497] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/12/2023]
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This paper explores the impacts that the New Zealand government's lockdown measures to contain the COVID-19 virus during 2020 had on the activity and experiences of outdoor recreationists in New Zealand. Concepts related to coping strategies such as rationalisation, displacement and substitution, have been used frequently to explain the behavioural changes and processes involved in outdoor recreation when disruptions arise such as crowding and recreational conflict. However, such concepts have rarely been applied to rapid on-set disruptors such as pandemics. This paper adopts coping strategy theory to help document the strategies adopted by outdoor recreationists in response to the national lockdown in 2020. Based on a qualitative analysis of twenty interviews with outdoor recreationists in New Zealand, various coping mechanisms such as temporal, activity, and spatial displacement are identified. These include increased appreciation for outdoor settings, discovery of local activities and microadventures, and increased walking activity across the restricted, reaction and reset periods. Outdoor recreation coping strategies may contribute to increased resilience to disruptive and rapid on-set events and enhance understanding of how recreationists respond and adapt to disruption. This research presents a unique insight of coping strategies adopted in response to the national lockdown that may have implications for participation and management of outdoor recreation in New Zealand in the coming years. This paper also offers a new perspective on the behaviourist tradition in the field of outdoor recreation which may be fruitful for future research examining rapid on-set disruptions and crises.
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Kim YJ, Shin KL, Kang SW. Variation in leisure sport conflicts and coping strategies depending on participation type and proximity during the COVID-19 pandemic. Front Public Health 2023; 11:1093541. [PMID: 36923028 PMCID: PMC10008941 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2023.1093541] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2022] [Accepted: 02/09/2023] [Indexed: 03/02/2023] Open
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Introduction New conflict types have arisen in leisure sports activities due to social regulations designed to address COVID-19. We analyze the differences in conflict-inducing factors and coping strategies across various types of leisure sports and levels of spatial proximity. Methods Korean adults aged between 20 and 60 years, who had participated in leisure sports activities since the COVID-19 outbreak in January 2020, were surveyed, and 508 responses were collected for analysis. The differences in leisure sports conflicts and coping strategies across the types of leisure sports participation and spatial proximity were tested. Results The results show that conflict due to prejudice was higher in typical indoor sports activities, such as Pilates, yoga, and gym workouts, whereas conflict due to competition or not observing etiquette was higher in indoor golf. Second, conflict due to prior expectations and prejudice was high in outdoor sports activities, such as jogging and hiking. Finally, all participants showed avoidance behavior, but it was observed more frequently in outdoor sports than indoor sports. Discussion The study reveals how much leisure conflict is induced by various types of leisure sports participation, particularly during outdoor activities, which usually feature a relatively low density of participants. It underscores the necessity of developing structural approaches to resolving leisure conflicts in dangerous spaces or requiring intensive management and creating new leisure sports activities.
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- Young-Jae Kim
- Department of Physical Education, Chung-Ang University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Sports Science, Seoul National University of Science and Technology, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Physical Education, Chung-Ang University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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Karram M, D’Alessandro-Lowe AM, Ritchie K, Brown A, Xue Y, Pichtikova M, Altman M, Beech I, Millman H, Hosseiny F, Rodrigues S, Heber A, O’Connor C, Schielke H, Malain A, Lanius RA, McCabe RE, McKinnon MC. A Qualitative Approach to Understanding Canadian Healthcare Workers' Use of Coping Strategies during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Int J Environ Res Public Health 2023; 20:2551. [PMID: 36767913 PMCID: PMC9915458 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph20032551] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2022] [Revised: 01/18/2023] [Accepted: 01/28/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, healthcare workers (HCWs) have been exposed to highly stressful situations, including increased workloads and exposure to mortality, thus posing a risk for adverse psychological outcomes, including acute stress, moral injury, and depression or anxiety symptoms. Although several reports have sought to identify the types of coping strategies used by HCWs over the course of the pandemic (e.g., physical activity, religion/spirituality, meditation, and alcohol), it remains unclear which factors may influence HCWs' choice of these coping strategies. Accordingly, using a qualitative approach, the purpose of the present study was to gain a deeper understanding of the factors influencing HCWs' choice of coping strategies during the COVID-19 pandemic in Canada. Fifty-one HCWs participated in virtual, semi-structured interviews between February and June 2021. Interview transcripts were analysed through an inductive thematic approach, yielding two primary themes. First, HCWs described an ongoing shift in their approach to coping depending on their mental "bandwidth", ranging from "quick fix" to more "intentional effort" strategies to engage in proactive strategies to improve mental health. Second, many HCWs identified various barriers to desired coping strategies during the pandemic, including the preponderance of pandemic- and other circumstantial-related barriers. The findings from this study offer a unique understanding of the factors influencing HCWs' choice of coping strategies under novel and increased stress. This knowledge will be central to developing appropriate forms of support and resources to equip HCWs throughout and after the pandemic period, and in mitigating the potential adverse mental health impacts of this period of prolonged stress and potential trauma.
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- Mauda Karram
- Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON L9C 0E3, Canada
- Department of Psychology, Neuroscience and Behaviour, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON L8S 4L6, Canada
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- Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON L9C 0E3, Canada
- Homewood Research Institute, Guelph, ON N1E 6K9, Canada
- Trent/Fleming School of Nursing, Trent University, Peterborough, ON K9L 0G2, Canada
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- Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON L9C 0E3, Canada
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- Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON L9C 0E3, Canada
- Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON M5S 1A8, Canada
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- Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON L9C 0E3, Canada
- Department of Applied Psychology and Human Development, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON M5S 1V6, Canada
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- Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON L9C 0E3, Canada
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- Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON L9C 0E3, Canada
- Homewood Research Institute, Guelph, ON N1E 6K9, Canada
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- Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON L9C 0E3, Canada
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- Atlas Institute for Veterans and Families, Ottawa, ON K1Z 7K4, Canada
- Institute of Mental Health Research at the Royal, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON K1Z 7K4, Canada
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- Atlas Institute for Veterans and Families, Ottawa, ON K1Z 7K4, Canada
- Institute of Mental Health Research at the Royal, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON K1Z 7K4, Canada
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- Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON L9C 0E3, Canada
- Veteran’s Affairs Canada, Ottawa, ON K1H 1A1, Canada
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- Homewood Health Centre, Guelph, ON N1E 6K9, Canada
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- Homewood Research Institute, Guelph, ON N1E 6K9, Canada
- Lawson Health Research Institute, University of Western Ontario, London, ON N6C 2R5, Canada
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- Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON L9C 0E3, Canada
- St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton, Hamilton, ON L8N 4A6, Canada
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- Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON L9C 0E3, Canada
- Homewood Research Institute, Guelph, ON N1E 6K9, Canada
- St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton, Hamilton, ON L8N 4A6, Canada
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Wu S, Xiao LD, Nan J, Zhao S, Yin P, Zhang D, Liao L, Li M, Yang X, Feng H. Nursing Home Residents' Perceptions of Challenges and Coping Strategies during COVID-19 Pandemic in China. Int J Environ Res Public Health 2023; 20:1485. [PMID: 36674245 PMCID: PMC9862260 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph20021485] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2022] [Revised: 01/02/2023] [Accepted: 01/10/2023] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Older people in nursing homes are at a high risk of being infected by coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). They also experienced nursing home lockdowns that harm their psychological wellbeing. Better support for this vulnerable population requires understanding their perceptions of challenges and coping strategies during the COVID-19 pandemic. A qualitative descriptive study was conducted using semi-structured interviews. Thematic analysis approach was used to analyze the data. Participants were recruited from six nursing homes in three cities in Hunan Province, China. Fourteen nursing home residents participated in the study. Four themes were identified from interviews and described as: mental stress and coping strategies, self-regulation to respond to lockdown, the lack of social connection and coping strategies, and the need for medical care services and coping strategies. This study revealed that nursing home residents perceived stress during the nursing home lockdown, but they reported initiating activities to maintain health and connections with their families and peers. Resilience improvement interventions are necessary to enable residents' autonomy and develop their resilience in coping with difficulties and hardship during crises. The findings also indicate that a supportive environment with interactions from families, peers, and staffs played a key role in enabling residents' positive health and wellbeing during the lockdown.
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- Shuang Wu
- Xiangya School of Nursing, Central South University, Changsha 410013, China
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- College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Flinders University, Adelaide, SA 5042, Australia
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- Xiangya School of Nursing, Central South University, Changsha 410013, China
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- Xiangya School of Nursing, Central South University, Changsha 410013, China
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- Xiangya School of Nursing, Central South University, Changsha 410013, China
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- Xiangya School of Nursing, Central South University, Changsha 410013, China
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- Xiangya School of Nursing, Central South University, Changsha 410013, China
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- Xiangya School of Nursing, Central South University, Changsha 410013, China
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- Xiangya School of Nursing, Central South University, Changsha 410013, China
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- Xiangya School of Nursing, Central South University, Changsha 410013, China
- Xiangya-Oceanwide Health Management Research Institute, Central South University, No. 172, Tongzipo Road, Yuelu District, Changsha 410013, China
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Sollerhed AC, Bringsén Å. Appearance between professionalism and work-related stress among marketing employees. Work 2023; 75:1231-1242. [PMID: 36744358 PMCID: PMC10473140 DOI: 10.3233/wor-220307] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/14/2022] [Accepted: 10/06/2022] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Appearance and body language are key components of non-verbal communication and play an important role in the service and marketing sector. OBJECTIVE The aim was to explore experiences and perceptions of appearance issues related to work among employees in the marketing sector in Sweden. METHODS Interviews were conducted with 15 marketing and communication employees (five males, ten females), at multinational companies and a university. Thematic analyses were conducted, and content was organised in two themes with sub-themes: 1. Appearance from a resource perspective (Appearance benefits; Physical activity resources; Age benefits). 2. Appearance from a demand perspective (Adaptation to gender roles; Investment in appearance; Adaptation to situation and culture). RESULTS The findings showed that appearance was perceived as a resource for professionalism, work engagement and career in various ways. Appearance-related issues were not considered on organisational work level, but employees perceived unspoken demands to look good and appropriate to represent the company brand. The employees spent a considerable amount of time, money, and effort on appearance. CONCLUSION Appearance creates dualistic questions and points out several dilemmas that the individual struggle to solve, which creates stress in work. The character of unspoken demands on appearance and absent communication on organisational level make the stress-coping strategies complicated and the stress coping is mostly left for the individual to handle. A gender difference shows that compared to men, women more often experience negative stress generated by appearance-related issues in work. Education and actions at the managerial level of companies are needed.
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, Kristianstad University, Kristianstad, Sweden
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Choi S, Kim D, Cho A, An S, Kim C, Yoo I. Pathways to post-traumatic growth in Korean female cancer patients: the mediation effects of coping strategies and resilience. Eur J Psychotraumatol 2023; 14:2187187. [PMID: 36930959 PMCID: PMC10026760 DOI: 10.1080/20008066.2023.2187187] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/19/2023] Open
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ABSTRACTBackground: Cancer is a life-threatening disease in Korean women. Female cancer patients in Korea have reported poor physical functioning and psychological distress after diagnosis. However, some patients experience post-traumatic growth (PTG), which includes positive feelings and changes.Objective: The main purpose of this study was to examine the relationships between PTG and its associated factors in Korean female cancer patients to understand how female cancer patients achieve PTG while experiencing cancer diagnosis and treatment. This study aimed to improve the quality of life of many Korean female patients with cancer.Methods: This study investigated the structural model of the paths from the disruption of core beliefs (CBD), coping strategies, and resilience to PTG in a sample of female cancer patients. In total, 164 middle-aged women diagnosed with cancer were included in the final sample.Results: First, it was determined that the proposed structural model was substantial and had high fit indices. Second, problem-solving was positively associated by the CBD routes. Third, it was also favorably expected that problem-solving would lead to resilience and resilience would lead to PTG. These findings are important for developing future interventions for Korean female cancer patients and can be considered as an important variable to improve their PTG.
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- Sumi Choi
- Department of Education, Konkuk University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Education, Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- KU Wellness Integrative Therapy Institution, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Education, Konkuk University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Education, Konkuk University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Education, Konkuk University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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Kotozaki Y. Editorial: Knock-on mental health effects of substance and drug use as a coping strategy. Front Public Health 2022; 10:1110781. [PMID: 36620269 PMCID: PMC9822513 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2022.1110781] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2022] [Accepted: 11/30/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Shikimoto R, Nozaki S, Sawada N, Shimizu Y, Svensson T, Nakagawa A, Mimura M, Tsugane S. Coping in Mid- to Late Life and Risk of Mild Cognitive Impairment Subtypes and Dementia: A JPHC Saku Mental Health Study. J Alzheimers Dis 2022; 90:1085-1101. [PMID: 36213991 PMCID: PMC9741735 DOI: 10.3233/jad-215712] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND The relationship between coping in mid- to late life and cognitive functions remains unclear. OBJECTIVE To investigate the relationship between habitual coping behaviors of a large Japanese population in their mid- to late-lives and their risk of cognitive decline 15 years later. METHODS Overall 1,299 participants were assessed for coping behaviors (in 2000) and cognition (2014-2015). We used the Stress and Coping Inventory to assess the frequency of six coping behaviors (i.e., consulting, planning, positive reappraisal, avoidance, fantasizing, and self-blame). Logistic regression analyses were conducted to examine odds ratios (ORs) for the diagnosis of mild cognitive impairment (MCI), MCI subtypes (single- and multiple-domain MCI), and dementia for coping behaviors. RESULTS Among the eligible 1,015 participants (72.6 [SD = 5.5] years old in 2014-2015), the numbers for cognitively normal, single-domain MCI, multiple-domain MCI, and dementia were 650 (64.0%), 116 (11.4%), 213 (21.0%), and 36 (3.5%), respectively. Among the six coping behaviors, avoidant coping was significantly associated with noticeable cognitive decline (multiple-domain MCI and dementia). This association remained significant after adjusting for sex, age, education, diagnosis of current major depressive disorder, past history of ischemic heart disease, diabetes, regular alcohol consumption, and smoking (OR = 2.52, 95% CI = 1.23 to 5.15). No significant association with other coping behaviors was found. CONCLUSION Avoidant coping in mid- and late life is associated with cognitive decline among older people.
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- Ryo Shikimoto
- Department of Neuropsychiatry, Keio University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan,
Center for Supercentenarian Medical Research, Keio University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Neuropsychiatry, Keio University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan,
Department of Psychiatry, National Hospital Organization Shimofusa Psychiatric Medical Center, Chiba, Japan,Correspondence to: Shoko Nozaki, MD, PhD, Department of Neuropsychiatry, Keio University School of Medicine, 35 Shinanomachi, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 160-8582 Japan. Tel.: +81 3 3353 1211; Department of Psychiatry, National Hospital Organization Shimofusa Psychiatric Medical Center, 578 Heta-cho, Midori-ku 266-0007, Chiba-city, Chiba, Japan. E-mail: and Norie Sawada, MD, PhD, Division of Cohort Research, National Cancer Center Institute for Cancer Control, Tokyo, Japan 5-1-1 Tsukiji, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 104-0045, Japan. Tel.: +81 3 3547 5201 (extension3338); E-mail:
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- Division of Cohort Research, National Cancer Center Institute for Cancer Control, Tokyo, Japan,Correspondence to: Shoko Nozaki, MD, PhD, Department of Neuropsychiatry, Keio University School of Medicine, 35 Shinanomachi, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 160-8582 Japan. Tel.: +81 3 3353 1211; Department of Psychiatry, National Hospital Organization Shimofusa Psychiatric Medical Center, 578 Heta-cho, Midori-ku 266-0007, Chiba-city, Chiba, Japan. E-mail: and Norie Sawada, MD, PhD, Division of Cohort Research, National Cancer Center Institute for Cancer Control, Tokyo, Japan 5-1-1 Tsukiji, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 104-0045, Japan. Tel.: +81 3 3547 5201 (extension3338); E-mail:
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- Division of Cohort Research, National Cancer Center Institute for Cancer Control, Tokyo, Japan
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- Division of Cohort Research, National Cancer Center Institute for Cancer Control, Tokyo, Japan,
Department of Bioengineering, Precision Health, Graduate School of Engineering, The University of Tokyo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, Japan,
School of Health Innovation, Kanagawa University of Human Services, Kawasaki-ku, Kawasaki-shi, Kanagawa, Japan,
Department of Clinical Sciences, Lund University, Skåne University Hospital, Malmö, Sweden
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- Department of Neuropsychiatry, Keio University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Neuropsychiatry, Keio University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Division of Cohort Research, National Cancer Center Institute for Cancer Control, Tokyo, Japan,National Institute of Health and Nutrition, National Institutes of Biomedical Innovation, Health and Nutrition, Tokyo, Japan
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Khai TS, Asaduzzaman M. 'I Doubt Myself and Am Losing Everything I Have since COVID Came'-A Case Study of Mental Health and Coping Strategies among Undocumented Myanmar Migrant Workers in Thailand. Int J Environ Res Public Health 2022; 19:15022. [PMID: 36429741 PMCID: PMC9690308 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph192215022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/18/2022] [Revised: 11/07/2022] [Accepted: 11/11/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Migrant populations have always been vulnerable to a high burden of social exclusion, mental disorders, physical illnesses, and economic crises. The current COVID-19 pandemic has further created a frantic plight among them, particularly for undocumented migrant workers in the global south. We have conducted a mixed method study among the undocumented Myanmar migrant workers (UMMWs) in Thailand to explore how the COVID-19 disruption has impacted their mental health and what coping strategies they have adopted. Following the onset of COVID-19 and the recent coup d'état in Myanmar, our current study is the first attempt to understand the mental health status and predicament of this neglected migrant group. A total of 398 UMMWs were included in the online survey, of which 23 participated in qualitative interviews. The major mental health issues reported by the study participants were depression, generalized anxiety disorder, frustration, stress, and panic disorders, while loss of employment, worries about the pandemic, social stigma, lack of access to healthcare, lockdown, and fear of detention were the predominant contributing factors. In response, we identified two key coping mechanisms: coping at a personal level (listening to music, playing online game, praying, and self-motivation) and coping at a social level (chatting with family and friends and visiting religious institutions). These findings point to the importance of policy and intervention programs aimed at upholding mental health at such humanitarian conditions. Sustainable institutional mental health care support and social integration for the migrant workers, irrespective of their legal status, should be ensured.
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- Tual Sawn Khai
- Sociology and Social Policy, School of Graduate Studies, Lingnan University, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Community Medicine and Global Health, Institute of Health and Society, Faculty of Medicine, University of Oslo, 450 Oslo, Norway
- Planetary Health Working Group, Be-Cause Health, Institute of Tropical Medicine, Nationalestraat 155, 2000 Antwerp, Belgium
- Planetary Health Alliance, Boston, MA 02115, USA
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Yang HM, Kim HR. Mediation Effect of Maladaptive Coping between Work-to-Family Conflict and Cardiovascular Health Behaviors. Int J Environ Res Public Health 2022; 19:14121. [PMID: 36360999 PMCID: PMC9656550 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph192114121] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/07/2022] [Revised: 10/26/2022] [Accepted: 10/27/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Work-to-family conflicts (WFC), an aggravating factor of stress, may affect cardiovascular health. However, the link between WFC and cardiovascular health behaviors is not fully defined. This study intends to identify the mediating effect of coping strategy on the relation between WFC with cardiovascular health behaviors, such as smoking, stress management, increased physical activity, and healthy diet habits. The study is a cross-sectional online survey with 358 call center counselors. We adopted a linear regression to confirm the relationship between WFC, coping strategy, and cardiovascular health behavior, which are the main variables of the study. Maladaptive coping partially mediated the relationship between WFC and cardiovascular health behavior. Based on the results, we insist that a support system to reduce WFC is necessary, as well as increasing the availability of resources and policies to reduce WFC in the workplace and find ways to improve maladaptive coping to promote healthy behaviors of call center workers.
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- Hwa-Mi Yang
- Department of Nursing, Daejin University, Pocheon-si 11159, Korea
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- College of Nursing, ShinHan University, 30, Beolmadeul-ro 40beon-gil, Dongducheon-si 11340, Korea
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Chen YH, Lee WC, Kao YY, Chen LC, Ho LH, Shih WM. The Post-Traumatic Growth of Primary Caregivers of Patients after Liver Transplantation. Healthcare (Basel) 2022; 10. [PMID: 36141229 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare10091617] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2022] [Revised: 08/23/2022] [Accepted: 08/24/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Liver transplantation is a very important surgery. In many cases, it involves two loved ones (receiver and donor in the same family) and causes stress and feelings of burden in family caregivers. The purpose of this study was to investigate post-traumatic growth in primary caregivers of liver transplant patients. A cross-sectional research design was adopted to recruit 84 participants. The Perceived Stress Scale, Short-Form Coping Strategies Scale, and Post-traumatic Growth Scale were used. The results revealed that the total score of perceived stress of the main caregivers of liver transplantation was 27.27 ± 6.63; problem-oriented coping and emotion-oriented coping were used as the main coping strategies, and the traumatic growth score was 42.01 ± 13.84. All three variables were significant predictors of post-traumatic growth (F = 13.71, p < 0.05), explaining 38% of the total variance. This study can help nurses understand the post-traumatic growth status and related factors of the main caregivers of liver transplant patients. It can also help caregivers understand their own perceived pressure and then take relevant care measures to reduce the degree of physical and mental load and achieve a balanced state.
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Kim HK. In the COVID-19 Era, Effects of Job Stress, Coping Strategies, Meaning in Life and Resilience on Psychological Well-Being of Women Workers in the Service Sector. Int J Environ Res Public Health 2022; 19:ijerph19169824. [PMID: 36011460 PMCID: PMC9408044 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19169824] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/16/2022] [Revised: 08/06/2022] [Accepted: 08/07/2022] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
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The purpose of this study is to analyze the factors affecting the psychological well-being by using variables of job stress, coping strategies, meaning of life, and resilience to improve the quality of working life during COVID-19. The subjects were 135 adult women working for banks. Data were collected by having the subjects fill out a paper-and-pencil questionnaire, and analyzed through t-test, ANOVA, Pearson’s correlation coefficients, and multiple regression analysis. The subjects’ psychological well-being showed positive correlations with the social support-seeking coping mechanism (r = 0.33, p < 0.001), problem-solving-focused coping mechanism (r = 0.55, p < 0.001), meaning in life (r = 0.45, p < 0.001), and resilience (r = 0.37, p < 0.001). Psychological well-being showed negative correlations with job stress (r = −0.44, p < 0.001) and avoidance-focused coping mechanism (r = −0.28, p = 0.001). The factors affecting the psychological well-being were problem-solving-focused coping mechanism (β = 0.35, p < 0.001), job role stress (β = −0.24, p < 0.001), meaning inlife (β = 0.29, p < 0.001), avoidance-focused coping mechanism (β = −0.23, p < 0.001), and resilience (β = 0.15, p = 0.023). It is necessary to formalize psychological intervention to induce the improvement of the quality of work life by increasing the psychological well-being of working women during the COVID-19 pandemic. It is suggested that intervention is made in consideration of variables identified as influencing factors to increase the psychological well-being of women workers.
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- Hee-Kyung Kim
- Department of Nursing, Kongju National University, Gongju 32588, Korea
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Nagarathna R, Sharma MNK, Ilavarasu J, Kulkarni R, Anand A, Majumdar V, Singh A, Ram J, Rain M, Nagendra HR. Coping Strategy, Life Style and Health Status During Phase 3 of Indian National Lockdown for COVID-19 Pandemic-A Pan-India Survey. Front Public Health 2022; 10:814328. [PMID: 35664115 PMCID: PMC9157816 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2022.814328] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/13/2021] [Accepted: 04/06/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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The implementation of timely COVID-19 pan-India lockdown posed challenges to the lifestyle. We looked at the impact of lifestyle on health status during the lockdown in India. A self-rated scale, COVID Health Assessment Scale (CHAS) was circulated to evaluate the physical health or endurance, mental health i.e. anxiety and stress, and coping ability of the individuals under lockdown. This is a pan-India cross-sectional survey study. CHAS was designed by 11 experts in 3 Delphi rounds (CVR = 0.85) and was circulated through various social media platforms, from 9th May to 31st May 2020, across India by snowball circulation method. CHAS forms of 23,760 respondents were downloaded from the Google forms. Logistic regression using R software was used to compare vulnerable (>60 years and with chronic diseases) with non-vulnerable groups. There were 23,317 viable respondents. Majority of respondents included males (58·8%). Graduates/Postgraduates (72·5%), employed (33·0%), businessmen (6·0%), and professionals (9·7%). The vulnerable group had significantly (OR 1.31, p < 0.001) higher representation of overweight individuals as compared to non-vulnerable group. Regular use of tobacco (OR 1.62, p = 0.006) and other addictive substances (OR 1.80, p = 0.039) showed increased vulnerability. Respondents who consume junk food (OR 2.19, p < 0.001) and frequently snack (OR 1.16, p < 0.001) were more likely to be vulnerable. Respondents involved in fitness training (OR 0.57, p < 0.001) or did physical works other than exercise, yoga, walk or household activity (OR 0.88, p = 0.004) before lockdown were less likely to be vulnerable. Majority had a very good lifestyle, 94.4% never smoked or used tobacco, 92.1% were non-alcoholic, 97.5% never used addictive substances, 84.7% had good eating habits, 75.4% were vegetarians, 82.8% had “good” sleep, 71.7% did physical activities. Only 24.7% reported “poor” coping ability. Depression with somewhat low feeling were more likely to be vulnerable (OR 1.26, p < 0.001). A healthy lifestyle that includes healthy eating, proper sleep, physical activeness and non-addictive habits supports better coping ability with lesser psychological distress among Indian population during lockdown.
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- Swami Vivekananda Yoga Anusandhana Samsthana, Bengaluru, India
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- Swami Vivekananda Yoga Anusandhana Samsthana, Bengaluru, India
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- Neuroscience Research Lab, Department of Neurology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India.,CCYRN - Collaborative Centre for Mind Body Intervention Through Yoga, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India.,Centre of Phenomenology and Cognitive Sciences, Panjab University, Chandigarh, India
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- Swami Vivekananda Yoga Anusandhana Samsthana, Bengaluru, India
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- Swami Vivekananda Yoga Anusandhana Samsthana, Bengaluru, India
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Neuroscience Research Lab, Department of Neurology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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Begotti T, Ghigo MA, Acquadro Maran D. Victims of Known and Unknown Cyberstalkers: A Questionnaire Survey in an Italian Sample. Int J Environ Res Public Health 2022; 19:ijerph19084883. [PMID: 35457750 PMCID: PMC9029310 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19084883] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2022] [Revised: 04/13/2022] [Accepted: 04/15/2022] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Cyberstalking is a behavior in which an individual, group, or organization uses information technology to harass one or more people, with possible consequences for the victims. The purpose of this study was to analyze the effects of cyberstalking in terms of physical and emotional consequences, depression, anxiety symptoms, attitudes toward telling of cyberstalking experiences, and coping strategies, comparing young adult victims of known cyberstalkers with those harassed by strangers. A self-administered questionnaire was completed by 689 individuals. Of these, 242 victims were included in the analysis: 115 victims of unknown (UC) and 127 of known cyberstalkers (KC). The results emphasize that victims of KC more often reported fatigue as a physical symptom and sadness and lack of trust in others as emotional symptoms. In addition, scores for depressive symptoms and anxiety did not differ significantly between the two groups, whereas significantly higher scores for trait anxiety were found among victims of KC. Finally, victims of KC were significantly more inclined to use alcohol and drugs, reduce social contact with friends, buy a weapon, and try to reason with the cyberstalker, while victims of UC were more inclined to block online contact and ask a social network administrator to intervene. Implications of the findings were discussed, such as the need to intervene immediately and to promote victims’ ability to seek help.
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- Tatiana Begotti
- Department of Psychology, Università di Torino, 10124 Torino, Italy; (T.B.); (M.A.G.)
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- Department of Psychology, Università di Torino, 10124 Torino, Italy; (T.B.); (M.A.G.)
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- Department of Psychology, Università di Torino, 10124 Torino, Italy; (T.B.); (M.A.G.)
- WOW-Work and Organizational Wellbeing Research Group, 10124 Torino, Italy
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Edwards-Callaway L, Simpson H, Román-Muñiz N, Cramer C, Mijares S, Stallones L, Rivera-Gonzalez J, Aberle J. Preliminary Exploration of Weekly Peer Group Discussions as a Strategy for Coping with Feelings Associated with Euthanasia in Dairy Caretakers. Int J Environ Res Public Health 2022; 19:2177. [PMID: 35206363 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19042177] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/24/2021] [Revised: 02/04/2022] [Accepted: 02/11/2022] [Indexed: 12/05/2022]
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Dairy caretakers experience a variety of occupational risks including stress related to performing euthanasia and making euthanasia-related decisions for cattle in their care. Few supportive interventions exist to help caretakers cope with euthanasia-related stress. The aim of this study was to assess the impact of weekly peer discussion sessions as an intervention to reduce euthanasia-related stress and grief in dairy caretakers. This study utilized scores from a modified pet-based bereavement questionnaire to assess the change in bereavement of caretakers in response to euthanasia-related stress in a non-treatment group (who did not attend peer discussion sessions, n = 7) and a treatment group (who attended peer discussion sessions, n = 15). Key findings of this study were that discussion sessions did not have a direct impact on the study outcomes as measured using a pet bereavement scale, as there was no difference in the change in bereavement scores during the 8 week study period between the treatment and non-treatment groups. Thematic analysis of peer discussions revealed that compassion towards dairy cattle is a prominent factor in areas of decision making, protocols, and training. Further studies should continue to explore how performing euthanasia and making euthanasia-related decisions impacts caretakers and what supportive interventions can reduce stress and grief.
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Wu J, Zheng Y, Xiong S, Zhang W, Guo S. The Effect of Perceived Threat Avoidability of COVID-19 on Coping Strategies and Psychic Anxiety Among Chinese College Students in the Early Stage of COVID-19 Pandemic. Front Psychiatry 2022; 13:854698. [PMID: 35432040 PMCID: PMC9005873 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyt.2022.854698] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/14/2022] [Accepted: 03/03/2022] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak has seriously threatened the mental health of college students. This study intended to invest whether perceived threat avoidability of COVID-19 relates to psychic anxiety among college students during the early stage of the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as the mediating roles of COVID-19-specific wishful thinking and COVID-19-specific protective behaviors in this relationship. METHODS A cross-sectional study was conducted in China, using a random sampling method (February 6-25, 2020). Self-reported questionnaires were conducted online included the Perceived Threat Avoidability of COVID-19 Scale, COVID-19-specific Wishful Thinking Scale, COVID-19-specific Protective Behaviors Scale, and the Hamilton Psychogenic Anxiety Scale. The data were analyzed using Structural equation modeling and Bootstrapping procedure. RESULTS A total of 2922 samples were collected in this study. Perceived threat avoidability of COVID-19 is negatively related to psychic anxiety (β = -0.158, p< 0.001), and both COVID-19-specific wishful thinking (β = -0.006, p = 0.029, 95% CI: [-0.012, -0.001]) and protective behaviors (β = -0.029, p< 0.001, 95% CI: [-0.043, -0.018]) mediate this relationship. Also, COVID-19-specific wishful thinking is found to correlate with COVID-19-specific protective behaviors negatively (β = -0.112, p < 0.001). CONCLUSION Perceived threat avoidability of COVID-19 contributes to psychic anxiety among college students. COVID-19-specific wishful thinking strategy plays a negative mediating role and increases the level of anxiety; COVID-19-specific protective behaviors strategy plays a positive mediating role and reduces the level of anxiety; meanwhile, wishful thinking also suppresses college students from adopting protective behaviors.
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- Jinnan Wu
- Department of Business Administration, School of Business, Anhui University of Technology, Ma'anshan, China
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- Department of Business Administration, School of Business, Anhui University of Technology, Ma'anshan, China
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- Department of Business Administration, School of Business, Anhui University of Technology, Ma'anshan, China
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- Department of Business Administration, School of Business, Anhui University of Technology, Ma'anshan, China
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- Department of Business Administration, School of Business, Anhui University of Technology, Ma'anshan, China
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It is common knowledge that bullying victimization and coping strategies significantly affect the psychological well-being of children. However, which coping strategies are more effective at a particular level of bullying victimization is underexplored. Using survey data from 1,634 children from 10 schools in Wuhan, China, this study aims to investigate the abovementioned research gap. The results of factor analysis suggest that coping strategies of children in China can be divided into three types: help-seeking, avoidance, and self-defense. The results of multilevel modeling suggest that children adopting different coping strategies have distinct levels of depression. Help seekers show a significantly lower level of depression than self-defenders and avoiders. However, with increased bullying victimization, the effectiveness of the help-seeking strategy gradually decreases to offset the negative effect of bullying victimization on psychological well-being. Instead, those who adopt the self-defense strategy display a lower level of depression. The findings of this study suggest that there is no single coping strategy that is best for children, and the more effective strategy largely relies on the level of bullying victimization. The findings also imply that without external support, it is almost impossible for children to completely overcome the negative consequences of bullying on their own.
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- Central China Normal University, Wuhan, China
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Italia S, Costa C, Briguglio G, Mento C, Muscatello MRA, Alibrandi A, Larese Filon F, Spatari G, Teodoro M, Fenga C. Quality of Life, Insomnia and Coping Strategies during COVID-19 Pandemic in Hospital Workers. A Cross-Sectional Study. Int J Environ Res Public Health 2021; 18:12466. [PMID: 34886191 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph182312466] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/22/2021] [Revised: 11/24/2021] [Accepted: 11/25/2021] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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COVID-19 became a pandemic in a few months, leading to adverse health outcomes, reducing the quality of life, affecting the sleep/wake cycle, and altering coping strategies, especially among hospital personnel. Life quality, insomnia, and coping strategies were thus assessed among hospital personnel during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic in Italy. This cross-sectional study was conducted from May to November 2020 through an online survey. There were 558 participants (28.5% males and 71.5% females) enrolled in two different metropolitan areas (in North and South of Italy, respectively). Three standardized questionnaires were administered: European Quality of life–5 Dimensions (EQ-5D), Athens Insomnia Scale (AIS), and Brief COPE. Differences in sociodemographic characteristics and work-related factors were also investigated in order to identify possible predictors through a generalized linear model and logistic regression analysis. Results showed good perceived life quality and high insomnia prevalence. After sample stratification, the statistical analysis highlighted that personal (gender, age, educational level) and work-related factors (employment in COVID wards, remote working) played different roles in predicting quality of life, insomnia, and coping attitude. Active, Planning, and Acceptance were the most frequently adopted coping strategies. Despite women confirming their attitude in reacting to the difficulties, adopting emotion-focused coping strategies, they showed a higher probability to develop insomnia, so a gender perspective should be considered in the health protection of this working category. An integrated approach should be implemented at individual, interpersonal and organizational levels aiming to monitor psychological distress, favor regular sharing and communication between peers, and also allow conciliation of work with family life. At the organizational level, preventive and protective measures adequate to work-related risk to COVID-19 should be adopted.
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van Dixhoorn IDE, te Beest DE, Bolhuis JE, Parmentier HK, Kemp B, van Mourik S, Stockhofe-Zurwieden N, van Reenen CG, Rebel JMJ. Animal-Based Factors Prior to Infection Predict Histological Disease Outcome in Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome Virus- and Actinobacillus pleuropneumoniae-Infected Pigs. Front Vet Sci 2021; 8:742877. [PMID: 34869719 PMCID: PMC8635501 DOI: 10.3389/fvets.2021.742877] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/16/2021] [Accepted: 10/12/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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A large variety of clinical manifestation in individual pigs occurs after infection with pathogens involved in porcine respiratory disease complex (PRDC). Some pigs are less prone to develop respiratory disease symptoms. The variation in clinical impact after infection and the recovery capacity of an individual animal are measures of its resilience. In this paper, we examined which ones of a range of animal-based factors (rectal temperature, body weight, skin lesion scores, behavior, natural antibody serum levels, serum levels of white blood cells, and type of T and granulocyte subsets) when measured prior to infection are related to disease severity. These animal-based factors and the interaction with housing regimen of the piglets (conventional or enriched) were modeled using linear regression to predict disease severity using a dataset acquired from a previous study using a well-established experimental coinfection model of porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus (PRRSV) and Actinobacillus pleuropneumoniae. Both PRRSV and A. pleuropneumoniae are often involved in PRDC. Histological lung lesion score of each animal was used as a measure for PRDC severity after infection. Prior to infection, higher serum levels of lymphocytes (CD3+), naïve T helper (CD3+CD4+CD8-), CD8+ (as well as higher relative levels of CD8+), and memory T helper (CD3+CD4+CD8+) cells and higher relative levels of granulocytes (CD172a) were related to reduced disease severity in both housing systems. Raised serum concentrations of natural IgM antibodies binding to keyhole limpet hemocyanin (KLH) were also related to reduced disease severity after infection. Increased levels of skin lesions at the central body part (after weaning and before infection) were related to increased disease severity in conventional housing systems only. High resisters showed a lower histological lung lesion score, which appeared unrelated to sex. Body temperature, behavior, and growth prior to infections were influenced by housing regimen but could not explain the variation in lung lesion scores after infection. Raised basal lymphocyte counts and lower skin lesion scores are related to reduced disease severity independent of or dependent on housing system, respectively. In conclusion, our study identifies intrinsic animal-based measures using linear regression analysis that predicts resilience to infections in pigs.
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- Adaptation Physiology Group, Wageningen University & Research, Wageningen, Netherlands
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- Adaptation Physiology Group, Wageningen University & Research, Wageningen, Netherlands
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- Adaptation Physiology Group, Wageningen University & Research, Wageningen, Netherlands
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- Farm Technology Group, Wageningen University & Research, Wageningen, Netherlands
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- Wageningen Livestock Research, Department of Animal Health and Welfare, Wageningen, Netherlands
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- Wageningen Livestock Research, Department of Animal Health and Welfare, Wageningen, Netherlands
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Atout M, Almomani EM, Alhusban RY, Al-Tarawneh FS, Mohammad S. Stress levels and coping strategies among Jordanian parents caring for newly diagnosed children with leukemia: A cross sectional descriptive correlational study. J Psychosoc Oncol 2021; 40:632-651. [PMID: 34711128 DOI: 10.1080/07347332.2021.1995802] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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The purpose of this study was to describe the stress experienced and coping approaches exhibited by Jordanian parents of children recently diagnosed with leukemia. This cross-sectional study collected data from parents of children who had been diagnosed with leukemia within the previous three months (N = 130; 57 fathers (43.8%) and 73 mothers (56.2%), age (Mean = 37.5, SD = 8.4)). The Parenting Stress Index-Short Form was used. Similarly, parents' coping approaches were assessed with the Coping Health Inventory for Parents. Parents' mean total stress and coping strategies scores were 108 (± 26.8) and 93.9 (± 15.6), respectively. There were significant negative relationships between parents' stress levels and age (r = -0.46, p = .01), education level (f = 28.5, p < .05), and income (r = -0.65, p = .01). Additionally, there were significant positive relationships between parents' coping strategies and age (r = 0.34, p = .01) and income (r = 0.53, p < .01). There were non-significant differences between fathers' and mothers' stress levels and coping strategies. Parents of children with leukemia experienced high stress. The findings also confirmed the negative relationship between parents' stress, age, education level, and income; and the positive relationship between parents' coping strategies, age, and income. Several strategies are needed to manage said stress; for example, respite care for parents who spend long hours at the hospital. Volunteers to care for children at home or hospital might also relieve parents' stress.
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- Maha Atout
- School of Nursing, Philadelphia University, Amman, Jordan
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- USAID Health Service Delivery-Abt Associates, Sweifieh, Amman, Jordan
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Thai TT, Nguyen TH, Pham PTT, Bui HHT, Bui TNM. Healthcare Workers' Emotions, Stressor Experiences and Coping Strategies During the COVID-19 Pandemic in Vietnam. Risk Manag Healthc Policy 2021; 14:4281-4291. [PMID: 34703339 PMCID: PMC8524256 DOI: 10.2147/rmhp.s322929] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2021] [Accepted: 10/07/2021] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Purpose Healthcare workers (HCWs) are a crucial resource in the battle against the COVID-19 pandemic but are vulnerable to both SARS-CoV-2 infection and negative psychological consequences. This study evaluated HCWs’ emotions, stressor experiences and coping strategies during the pandemic. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted among HCWs at the University Medical Center in Ho Chi Minh City. The questionnaire was adapted from the MERS-CoV Staff Questionnaire to measure HCWs’ emotions, stressor experiences and coping strategies during the COVID-19 pandemic. Results Among the 1423 participants eligible in the data analysis, the majority were female (71.1%) with a mean age of 34.2 (standard deviation 7.8) years. While most participants reported that they did their job because of their professionalism and duty as HCWs (87.4%), a high number reported feeling nervous and scared (86.0%). Most participants reported worry about transmitting SARS-CoV-2 to their families or friends (76.6%) and concern that a small mistake or lapse in concentration could infect themselves and others (76.7%). The most common coping strategies were following strict personal protective measures (95.3%), avoiding going out (92.5%) and reading about SARS-CoV-2 (92.3%). Females who had a higher educational level and less than 5-years work experience and those who worked at clinical departments and subclinical departments were more vulnerable. Conclusion This study indicates an urgent need for psychological support for HCWs, especially for those at high risk of having stress. Interventions and support should utilize psychological resources and approaches effectively to adapt to the new situation during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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- Truc Thanh Thai
- Faculty of Public Health, University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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- Training and Scientific Research Department, University Medical Center Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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- Hospital for Rehabilitation - Occupational Diseases at Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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- Training and Scientific Research Department, University Medical Center Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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Tong H, Zhou Y, Li X, Qiao S, Shen Z, Yang X, Zhang Q, Zeng C. Stress coping strategies and their perceived effectiveness among HIV/AIDS healthcare providers in China: a qualitative study. PSYCHOL HEALTH MED 2021; 27:937-947. [PMID: 34579602 DOI: 10.1080/13548506.2021.1983184] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Previous studies have suggested that many HIV/AIDS healthcare providers (HCPs), especially those in resource-poor settings, suffer from various work-related stress because of the complexity of HIV/AIDS patients' medical conditions, occupational exposure, HIV-related stigma, and challenges with patients' physical, mental, and social conditions. However, data are limited regarding how HIV/AIDS HCPs cope with the stress and their perceived effectiveness of these coping strategies. This qualitative study was designed to explore HCPs' coping strategies and their perceptions of effectiveness of these strategies. We conducted in-depth face-to-face interviews with 46 HIV/AIDS HCPs in Guangxi, China. The interviews were audio-recorded, transcribed and imported into NVivo V.11. Data were analyzed using a thematic approach. The analysis of the data revealed six general coping strategies: seeking social support, applying problem-solving strategies, adopting healthy lifestyle, developing self-compassion, using mindfulness-based stress reduction methods, and avoidance and escaping. It is imperative to increase institutional support and develop training programs to improve problem-solving skills, healthy lifestyle, and self-compassion among HIV/AIDS HCPs in China.
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- Huiru Tong
- Foreign Language Department, Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine, P.R.C, Nanning, China
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- Department of HIV/STD Prevention, Guangxi Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Nanning, China
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- Department of Health Promotion, Education, and Behavior, Arnold Health of Public Health, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC, USA
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- Department of Health Promotion, Education, and Behavior, Arnold Health of Public Health, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC, USA
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- Department of HIV/STD Prevention, Guangxi Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Nanning, China
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- Department of Health Promotion, Education, and Behavior, Arnold Health of Public Health, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC, USA
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- Department of Health Promotion, Education, and Behavior, Arnold Health of Public Health, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC, USA
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- Department of Health Promotion, Education, and Behavior, Arnold Health of Public Health, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC, USA
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Chui PL, Chong MC, Abdullah KL, Ramoo V, Tang LY, Lee WL, Che CC, Yahaya NA, Rasaiah K, Zaini NH, Ahmad NZ, Teo CH. The COVID-19 Global Pandemic and Its Impact on the Mental Health of Nurses in Malaysia. Healthcare (Basel) 2021; 9:1259. [PMID: 34682939 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare9101259] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2021] [Revised: 09/15/2021] [Accepted: 09/16/2021] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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The Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) global pandemic since its onset has had a dramatic and often devastating impact, both physical and psychological, on all healthcare workers. This study aimed to assess the impact of psychological distress that COVID-19 has on nurses, as well as the coping strategies that they employed. This is a cross-sectional national online survey. A total of 859 nurses actively involved in caring for patients with suspected or confirmed COVID-19 in Malaysia participated in the study. More than three-quarters of the nurses experienced stress (77.2%). A total of 88.7% and 7.2% of nurses revealed a moderate and high stress level, respectively. Approximately one in eight (12.1%) nurses reported feeling depressed. Nurses working in the outpatient departments reported significantly higher stress levels than nurses working in inpatient care departments. Nurses having chronic health problems reported significantly higher depression levels than nurses with no chronic health problem. Highly stressed or depressed nurses tend to adopt avoidance coping strategies while religion and emotional support were used regardless of the stress or depression levels experienced. The findings of the study provide insight into the mental health and coping strategies of nurses actively involved in caring for patients with suspected or confirmed COVID-19 in Malaysia. This would be of tremendous help to nursing administrators in implementing mental health services for nurses during and following the COVID-19 global pandemic.
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Hsieh HL, Kao CW, Cheng SM, Chang YC. A Web-Based Integrated Management Program for Improving Medication Adherence and Quality of Life, and Reducing Readmission in Patients With Atrial Fibrillation: Randomized Controlled Trial. J Med Internet Res 2021; 23:e30107. [PMID: 34550084 PMCID: PMC8495568 DOI: 10.2196/30107] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/01/2021] [Revised: 06/17/2021] [Accepted: 07/26/2021] [Indexed: 01/19/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Atrial fibrillation (AF) is related to a variety of chronic diseases and life-threatening complications. It is estimated that by 2050, there will be 72 million patients with AF in Asia, of which 2.9 million will have AF-associated stroke. AF has become a major issue for health care systems. OBJECTIVE We aimed to evaluate the effects of a web-based integrated management program on improving coping strategies, medication adherence, and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in patients with AF, and to detect the effect on decreasing readmission events. METHODS The parallel-group, single-blind, prospective randomized controlled trial recruited patients with AF from a medical center in northern Taiwan and divided them randomly into intervention and control groups. Patients in the intervention group received the web-based integrated management program, whereas those in the control group received usual care. The measurement tools included the Brief Coping Orientation to Problems Experienced (COPE) scale, Medication Adherence Rating Scale (MARS), the three-level version of the EuroQoL five-dimension self-report questionnaire (EQ-5D-3L), and readmission events 2 years after initiating the intervention. Data were collected at 4 instances (baseline, 1 month, 3 months, and 6 months after initiating the intervention), and analyzed with generalized estimating equations (GEEs). RESULTS A total of 231 patients were recruited and allocated into an intervention (n=115) or control (n=116) group. The mean age of participants was 73.08 (SD 11.71) years. Most participants were diagnosed with paroxysmal AF (171/231, 74%), and the most frequent comorbidity was hypertension (162/231, 70.1%). Compared with the control group, the intervention group showed significantly greater improvement in approach coping strategies, medication adherence, and HRQoL at 1, 3, and 6 months (all P<.05). In addition, the intervention group showed significantly fewer readmission events within 2 years (OR 0.406, P=.03), compared with the control group. CONCLUSIONS The web-based integrated management program can significantly improve patients' coping strategy and medication adherence. Therefore, it can empower patients to maintain disease stability, which is a major factor in improving their HRQoL and reducing readmission events within 2 years. TRIAL REGISTRATION ClinicalTrials.gov NCT04813094; https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT04813094.
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- Hui-Ling Hsieh
- Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei, Taiwan
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- School of Nursing, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Tri-Service General Hospital, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Mathematics, Tamkang University, Taipei, Taiwan
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Akbar Z, Aisyawati MS. Coping Strategy, Social Support, and Psychological Distress Among University Students in Jakarta, Indonesia During the COVID-19 Pandemic. Front Psychol 2021; 12:694122. [PMID: 34512450 PMCID: PMC8427281 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2021.694122] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2021] [Accepted: 07/19/2021] [Indexed: 01/27/2023] Open
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The COVID-19 pandemic has challenged the world for a year, where a study in China showed that the disease increased psychological distress among adolescents and college students, such as anxiety about the academic setback, economic effects, and impact on their daily life. However, a further study examining the impact of the disease on the mental health of students is required. Social support is the most vital psychosocial protective resource, where effective coping can reduce stress levels and prevent individuals from experiencing more severe psychological distress. Therefore, this study investigated the coping strategy, social support, and psychological distress among university students in Jakarta who are also the epicenter of COVID-19 in Indonesia. The psychological distress and coping strategy variable were measured through the Hopkins Symptoms Checklist-25 (HSCL-25) and the COPE Brief instrument, respectively. Meanwhile, the Multidimensional Perceived Social Support-12 instrument was used to measure the social support variable. The study was disseminated via an online form and the number of research subjects included 250 students who matched the research criteria, including DKI Jakarta domicile and active students registered in the area that were confirmed to be COVID-19 positive. According to the results, coping strategies and increased social support were significantly correlated with decreased psychological distress and may serve as the basis for interventions.
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- Zarina Akbar
- Department of Psychology, Faculty of Education Psychology, Universitas Negeri Jakarta, Jakarta, Indonesia
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Jiang Y, Hu B, Tu B, Zhuang Q. Late-onset PTSD and coping strategies for frontline nurses during the COVID-19 epidemic in China. Nurs Open 2021; 8:3055-3064. [PMID: 34392610 PMCID: PMC8441903 DOI: 10.1002/nop2.1018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/20/2021] [Revised: 05/31/2021] [Accepted: 07/19/2021] [Indexed: 01/22/2023] Open
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Aim To evaluate the late‐onset post‐traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) situation, coping strategies and social supports for frontline clinical nurses 6 months after involvement in fighting against coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID–19) outbreak in China. Design A cross‐sectional design. Methods We recently randomly distributed a questionnaire online to Chinese nurses who had taken care of COVID‐19 patients since the end of January 2020. The questionnaire was made up of three professional scales, the impact of event scale‐revised, simplified coping style questionnaire and social support rating scale included. Results The general prevalence of late‐onset PTSD among frontline nurses was 88.19%. Nurses who worked in Hubei Province (the kindle place of the COVID‐19 outbreak) showed lower risk of late‐onset PTSD symptoms than those who did not. We also found that positive coping strategies were correlated with less late‐onset PTSD symptoms. Meanwhile, getting more social supports could help these nurses to obtain positive coping strategies.
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- Yongfang Jiang
- Transplantation Center, The 3rd Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China.,Department of Infectious Diseases, The 2nd Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Xiangya School of Medicine, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Transplantation Center, The 3rd Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China.,Research Center on Transplantation Medicine of National Health Ministry, Changsha, China
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- Transplantation Center, The 3rd Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China.,Research Center on Transplantation Medicine of National Health Ministry, Changsha, China
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Boumans J, Scheffelaar A, van Druten VP, Hendriksen THG, Nahar-van Venrooij LMW, Rozema AD. Coping Strategies Used by Older Adults to Deal with Contact Isolation in the Hospital during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Int J Environ Res Public Health 2021; 18:ijerph18147317. [PMID: 34299774 PMCID: PMC8304333 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph18147317] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2021] [Revised: 07/01/2021] [Accepted: 07/02/2021] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many older adults have experienced contact isolation in a hospital setting which leads to separation from relatives, loss of freedom, and uncertainty regarding disease status. The objective of this study was to explore how older adults (55+) cope with contact isolation in a hospital setting during the COVID-19 pandemic in order to improve their physical and psychological wellbeing. The realist evaluation approach was used to formulate initial program theories on coping strategies used by (older) adults in an isolation setting. Twenty-one semi-structured interviews with older patients (n = 21) were analysed. This study revealed that both emotion-focused coping strategies as well as problem-focused coping strategies were used by older adults during contact isolation. The study also uncovered some new specific coping strategies. The results have useful implications for hospital staff seeking to improve the wellbeing of older adults in contact isolation in hospitals. Problem-focused coping strategies could be stimulated through staff performing care in a person-centred way. Trust in staff, as part of emotion-focused coping strategies, could be stimulated by improving the relationship between patients and staff.
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- Jogé Boumans
- Tranzo, Tilburg School of Social and Behavioral Sciences, Tilburg University, 5037 AB Tilburg, The Netherlands; (A.S.); (V.P.v.D.); (A.D.R.)
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- Tranzo, Tilburg School of Social and Behavioral Sciences, Tilburg University, 5037 AB Tilburg, The Netherlands; (A.S.); (V.P.v.D.); (A.D.R.)
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- Tranzo, Tilburg School of Social and Behavioral Sciences, Tilburg University, 5037 AB Tilburg, The Netherlands; (A.S.); (V.P.v.D.); (A.D.R.)
- Jeroen Bosch Academy Research, Jeroen Bosch Hospital, 5223 GZ ‘s-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands; (T.H.G.H.); (L.M.W.N.-v.V.)
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- Jeroen Bosch Academy Research, Jeroen Bosch Hospital, 5223 GZ ‘s-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands; (T.H.G.H.); (L.M.W.N.-v.V.)
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- Jeroen Bosch Academy Research, Jeroen Bosch Hospital, 5223 GZ ‘s-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands; (T.H.G.H.); (L.M.W.N.-v.V.)
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- Tranzo, Tilburg School of Social and Behavioral Sciences, Tilburg University, 5037 AB Tilburg, The Netherlands; (A.S.); (V.P.v.D.); (A.D.R.)
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Thai TT, Le PTV, Huynh QHN, Pham PTT, Bui HTH. Perceived Stress and Coping Strategies During the COVID-19 Pandemic Among Public Health and Preventive Medicine Students in Vietnam. Psychol Res Behav Manag 2021; 14:795-804. [PMID: 34177277 PMCID: PMC8219298 DOI: 10.2147/prbm.s317059] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/27/2021] [Accepted: 05/26/2021] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
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PURPOSE Little is known about the effect of COVID-19 pandemic on public health and preventive medicine students, particularly in resource-limited countries. This study evaluated stress level in this population in Vietnam and their coping strategies during the COVID-19 pandemic. PATIENTS AND METHODS A cross-sectional study was conducted in April 2020 among 563 public health and preventive medicine students. A structured questionnaire included background information, the level of stress measured by the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) and coping strategies evaluated by the Brief COPE. To compare the PSS score and Brief COPE score among participants with different characteristics, two-sided t tests or ANOVA tests were used when appropriate. RESULTS Most participants were females (71.4%), and the mean age was 21.6 years old (SD = 2.1). Almost all had moderate to high levels of knowledge, attitude and skill toward COVID-19 prevention and protection. The mean PSS score was 17.02 (SD 4.06), and more than 80% had a certain level of stress. The mean score of approach coping strategies was higher than avoidant coping strategies (2.74 and 1.84). Students with a high level of stress had a higher preference for avoidance coping strategies. CONCLUSION Although students reported relatively good knowledge, attitude and skill as well as the preference for adaptive coping strategies, they experienced a high level of stress during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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- Truc Thanh Thai
- Faculty of Public Health, University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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- Faculty of Public Health, University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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- Faculty of Public Health, University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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- Hospital for Rehabilitation - Occupational Diseases, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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The purpose of this study was to examine the daily social pressure and socioeconomic factors related to women's alcohol consumption in China. Cross-sectional data were obtained from the 2012 China Family Panel Studies. A multivariate logistic regression analysis of a sample of 16 339 female adults with the mean age of 45.3 years was used to examine the relationships between dependent and independent variables. According to the results, first, the greater the daily social pressure, the more likely women were to engage in general alcohol consumption (odds ratio = 1.061) and risk drinking (odds ratio = 1.057). Second, while there is a positive relationship between the general level of social pressure and women's alcohol consumption, the relationship between the severe level of social pressure and women's alcohol consumption was not significant. Finally, women in the Central region were less likely to engage in risk drinking than women in the Western region; women with secondary school education were more likely to engage in risk drinking than women with primary school education or below; and age was significantly positively associated with both general and risk drinking. In conclusion, increasing alcohol consumption among women may be due to increased social pressure.
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- Shanghai University, Shanghai, China
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Shafiq S, Parveen S, Oyebode JR. How people of African Caribbean or Irish ethnicity cope with long-term health conditions in UK community settings: A systematic review of qualitative, quantitative and mixed method studies. Health Soc Care Community 2021; 29:319-327. [PMID: 33025714 DOI: 10.1111/hsc.13181] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/24/2020] [Revised: 08/11/2020] [Accepted: 09/02/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Living with a chronic or mental health condition can be challenging and requires considerable adjustment. As ways of coping are culturally influenced, it is important to understand how minority ethnic populations cope, to inform appropriate services. This review aimed to explore the coping strategies used by UK residents from an African Caribbean or Irish background between 1960 and 2020. A systematic literature search on strategies used to cope with chronic health conditions in both populations living in the United Kingdom identified 26 relevant studies. Data were extracted, quality of papers was appraised and critical interpretive synthesis was applied. Two major foci of the studies were coping strategies and barriers to coping. The main coping strategies were denial/scepticism, self-management, spirituality and religion. Within each population, there was variation in ways of coping. The review highlights the complex role of religion in influencing coping strategies. It demonstrates how personal and minority ethnic populations' experiences of service use are connected with stigma, fear and mistrust, which also act as barriers to seeking help and to coping. Coping with a chronic or mental health condition in the Irish and African Caribbean populations is under-researched. Stigma, fear and mistrust in services act as key barriers to help-seeking and religion is a prominent coping strategy. However, few detailed examples were given on how it was used to assist individuals when managing a chronic or mental health condition. Also due to a lack of research, firm conclusions cannot be drawn for the Irish population.
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- Saba Shafiq
- Centre for Applied Dementia Studies, University of Bradford, Bradford, UK
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- Centre for Applied Dementia Studies, University of Bradford, Bradford, UK
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- Centre for Applied Dementia Studies, University of Bradford, Bradford, UK
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Li DJ, Ko NY, Chang YP, Yen CF, Chen YL. Mediating Effects of Risk Perception on Association between Social Support and Coping with COVID-19: An Online Survey. Int J Environ Res Public Health 2021; 18:1550. [PMID: 33561974 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph18041550] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2021] [Revised: 01/30/2021] [Accepted: 02/02/2021] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a novel infectious disease which has had a great impact on the public. Further investigations are, therefore, needed to investigate how the public copes with COVID-19. This study aimed to develop a model to estimate the mediating effects of risk perception and confidence on the association between perceived social support and active coping with the COVID-19 pandemic among people in Taiwan. The data of 1970 participants recruited from a Facebook advertisement were analyzed. Perceived social support, active coping with COVID-19, risk perception and confidence were evaluated using self-administered questionnaires. Structural equation modeling was used to verify the direct and indirect effects between variables. The mediation model demonstrated that lower perceived social support was significantly associated with a higher level of active coping with COVID-19, and this was mediated by a higher level of risk perception. The present study identified the importance of risk perception on the public’s coping strategies during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Tahara M, Mashizume Y, Takahashi K. Coping Mechanisms: Exploring Strategies Utilized by Japanese Healthcare Workers to Reduce Stress and Improve Mental Health during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Int J Environ Res Public Health 2020; 18:ijerph18010131. [PMID: 33375444 PMCID: PMC7795636 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph18010131] [Citation(s) in RCA: 55] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2020] [Revised: 12/23/2020] [Accepted: 12/23/2020] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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The COVID-19 pandemic is a major problem affecting the mental health of millions of people, including healthcare workers. In this study, we analyzed risk factors and coping mechanisms that could reduce the risk of poor mental health among healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic in Japan. A cross-sectional survey was conducted for 7 days from 30 April 2020 using a web-based questionnaire. The survey assessed various outcome measures, including the General Health Questionnaire-12 (GHQ-12), health status, satisfaction with daily life activities, work, leisure, and new activities, and anxiety over COVID-19. Data from 661 participants were analyzed, and 440 participants (66.6%) showed poor mental health (GHQ-12 ≥ 4). Also, our result showed that female gender, lower levels of communication with friends, and high anxiety were associated with poorer mental health. In contrast, good health status, high work satisfaction, and high satisfaction from new activities were associated with buffering mental health problem. Most participants chose an escape-avoidance coping strategy, and participants with worse mental health were more likely to adopt seeking social support as a coping strategy. These results may support healthcare workers to cope with mental health problems associated with the COVID-19 pandemic.
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- Masatoshi Tahara
- Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kitasato University, 1-15-1, Kitasato, Minami-ku, Sagamihara, Kanagawa 252-0373, Japan; (Y.M.); (K.T.)
- Department of Rehabilitation Therapist, Saiseikai Higashikanagawa Rehabilitation Hospital, 1-13-10, Nishikanagawa, Kanagawa-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa 221-0822, Japan
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +81-45-324-3600
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- Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kitasato University, 1-15-1, Kitasato, Minami-ku, Sagamihara, Kanagawa 252-0373, Japan; (Y.M.); (K.T.)
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- Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kitasato University, 1-15-1, Kitasato, Minami-ku, Sagamihara, Kanagawa 252-0373, Japan; (Y.M.); (K.T.)
- Department of Occupational Therapy, School of Allied Health Sciences, Kitasato University, 1-15-1, Kitasato, Minami-ku, Sagamihara, Kanagawa 252-0373, Japan
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Yilmaz Kafali H, Kalyoncu T, Ozbaran B, Kalyoncu E, Tuncer ON, Ozturk P, Engin C, Yagdi T, Ulger Z, Atay Y, Ozbaran M. Association between caregivers' coping and children's psychiatric symptoms in the heart transplantation process: A pilot study. Artif Organs 2020; 45:354-363. [PMID: 33090474 DOI: 10.1111/aor.13839] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/13/2020] [Revised: 09/27/2020] [Accepted: 09/29/2020] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Our aim was to investigate whether there is an association between caregivers' coping and children's psychiatric symptoms and quality of life in adolescent heart transplant (HTx) recipients and HTx candidates with left ventricular assist device (LVAD). Fourteen patients were recruited for this pilot study (HTx (n = 8), LVAD (n = 6)). Schedule for Affective Disorders and Schizophrenia for School Aged Children, Present and Lifetime Version (K-SADS) was administered to detect the psychiatric diagnosis of patients. Children's Depression Inventory (CDI), State-Trait Anxiety Inventory, and Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory (PedsQL) were completed by adolescents; Brief Coping Styles Inventory by their caregivers. Six of the participants had an internalizing disorder. Optimistic coping strategy score was significantly higher in the caregivers of adolescents without an internalizing disorder than caregivers of those with an internalizing disorder (U = 2.500, P = .005). Utilizing Spearman's correlation, caregivers' optimistic approach (rho = -0.736, P = .004), and self-confident approach (rho = -0.634, P = .020) had significant negative correlations with children's CDI scores. Moreover, caregivers' optimistic approach score had a significant positive correlation with children's PedsQL score (rho = 0.563, P = .045). According to our preliminary results, it seems that caregivers' optimistic and self-confident coping strategies may be associated with fewer internalizing symptoms and a better quality of life in adolescents in the HTx process. A future multicentered longitudinal study will be planned to assess the effect of caregivers' coping strategies on the psychological adjustment of these children.
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- Helin Yilmaz Kafali
- Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Ministry of Health Ankara City Hospital, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Tepecik Training and Research Hospital, Izmir, Turkey
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- Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Ege University School of Medicine, Izmir, Turkey
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Ege University School of Medicine, Izmir, Turkey
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Ege University School of Medicine, Izmir, Turkey
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Ege University School of Medicine, Izmir, Turkey
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Ege University School of Medicine, Izmir, Turkey
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Ege University School of Medicine, Izmir, Turkey
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- Department of Pediatric Cardiology, Ege University School of Medicine, Izmir, Turkey
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Ege University School of Medicine, Izmir, Turkey
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Ege University School of Medicine, Izmir, Turkey
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Background Understanding the stress related to work among community health workers (CHWs) might be beneficial to plan intercessions to draw in and spur health-care professionals to toil in remote and disadvantaged region as well as to guarantee the quality of care. Objectives This study was conducted to determine the prevalence, level, and sources of occupational stress among CHWs and coping strategies adopted by the CHWs. Methods This cross-sectional study was conducted from January to April 2019 among 347 CHWs in 16 Primary Health Centres of Mangalore taluk, Karnataka. Occupational Stress Index and the Brief COPE scale were used to assess the stress level and coping strategy, respectively. Descriptive statistics and Chi-square test were used. The P = 0.05 was considered as significant. Results The prevalence of occupational stress was found to be 40.5%. Stressors such as under participation, powerlessness, low status, and unprofitability were significantly associated with occupational stress. CHWs used various coping strategies such as self-distraction, active coping, denial, substance use, behavioral disengagement, venting, positive reframing, humor, and self-blame to manage their stress. Conclusion Stress intercession programs could be conducted on a regular interval to make CHWs "stress-free". Higher stress level might impede the performance of the workers, and hence addressing this is necessary. Similarly, positive coping strategies, such as active coping, should be promoted to manage stress.
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- Santosh Aryal
- MPH Scholar, Department of Public Health, K S Hegde Medical Academy, Nitte (Deemed to be University), Mangalore, Karnataka, India
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- Assistant Professor, Department of Public Health, K S Hegde Medical Academy, Nitte (Deemed to be University), Mangalore, Karnataka, India
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