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Improving Outcomes for Traumatised Health and Social Care Staff Through the Implementation of a Trauma Pathway Within an NHS Staff Support Service: A Case Study.

RATIONALE: Health and care professionals experience Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) at higher rates than the general population with occupational trauma being as prevalent as is personal trauma. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: The aim of this case study was to demonstrate the trauma-informed model of care implemented as part of the trauma pathway within the Humber and North Yorkshire (HNY) Resilience Hub. METHOD: We use a case study methodology to illustrate how the pathway supported a member of healthcare staff who struggled with symptoms of PTSD due to personal trauma and was unable to access s

Partner phubbing and quality of romantic relationship in emerging adults: testing the mediation role of perceived partner responsiveness and moderation role of received social support.

BACKGROUND AND AIMS: The association between partner phubbing and the quality of romantic relationships (QR) is inconsistent in previous studies. Furthermore, the mechanisms underlying such an association are still unclear. The current study examined the association between partner phubbing and QR, the potential mediating role of perceived partner responsiveness (PPR), and the moderation effects of received social support (RSS) and gender in this association among emerging adults. METHODS: An online cross-sectional survey was conducted among 772 Chinese young adults with regular romantic part…

Associations among health-related quality of life, mental resilience and social support in patients early after surgery for osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures: a longitudinal study.

OBJECTIVE: This study aims to explore the profile of health-related quality of life (HRQoL) of postoperative osteoporotic vertebral compression fracture (OVCF) patients through a longitudinal investigation, especially in the early postoperative phase, discern the effect of mental resilience and social support on postoperative HRQoL and further explore the mechanisms by which mental resilience exerts influences on HRQoL. DESIGN: This longitudinal observational study was conducted to examine the HRQoL of OVCF patients during the early postoperative period. Data collection occurred at three dist…

Associations of depressive symptoms, social engagement and support, and lifestyle behaviors among non-Hispanic black and Hispanic men with chronic conditions in the United States.

INTRODUCTION: Self-management of depressive symptoms is influenced by co-morbidity, social support, and health-related behaviors. Men are less likely to discuss depressive moods and seek healthcare. This study examines factors associated with depressive symptoms among non-Hispanic Black and Hispanic men ages ≥40 years with ≥1 chronic condition in the U. S. METHODS: Data from 1,907 non-Hispanic Black (n = 1,117) and Hispanic (n = 790) males with chronic conditions were analyzed using logistic regression to assess depressive symptoms, identified as a Patient Health Questionnaire-2 score ≥3. One…

Structural and functional social support in UK military veterans during the COVID-19 pandemic and associations with mental health and wellbeing: a cross-sectional study.

BACKGROUND: The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic led to the implementation of social distancing laws in the UK. This had several negative consequences on health, wellbeing and social functioning within the general population. Military veterans may have had unique experiences of social isolation during this time. This study examined the level of, and relationship between, structural and functional social support, and its association with mental health and wellbeing in a sample of UK veterans during the COVID-19 pandemic. METHODS: Throughout the first summer of the pandemic (June-Septemb…

Understanding coping and social support among U.S. college students during the pandemic: A 3-year examination of qualitative descriptions and their links to perceived health.

This exploratory study examined U.S. college students' (N = 1003) self-reported coping strategies during the COVID-19 pandemic, perceived impact of the pandemic on social support, and their associations with perceived physical and mental health. Participants were recruited from 146 institutions across the U.S. in years 2020-2023. Both quantitative and write-in data were collected, with the latter inductively coded to identify common coping strategies and experiences of social support. A wide array of coping strategies were found, with social engagement and physical activity consistently being …

Prevalence and factors influencing low social support from family, friends, and significant others among people with mental illness attending psychiatric outpatient clinics in Gondar, Ethiopia.

BACKGROUND: Evidence demonstrates a correlation between high social support and better health outcomes. However, people with mental illness are less likely to receive adequate social support to overcome mental health challenges when compared with the general population. The main objective of this study is to determine the prevalence and associated factors of low perceived social support from family, friends and significant others among people with mental illness attending a psychiatry outpatient clinic in Gondar, Ethiopia. METHODS: Data were collected from 636 participants attending a psychia…

Взаимосвязь между предполагаемой социальной поддержкой, психологическим благополучием и уровнем принятия-отрицания в отношении своих детей у родителей с множественным склерозом: модель условного процесса.

В ходе этого исследования изучалось, каким образом предполагаемая социальная поддержка и психологическое благополучие связаны с отказом родителей от родителей у лиц, у которых диагностирован множественный склероз (МС), с использованием модели условного процесса. В общей сложности 208 родителей, имеющих MS в Тюркийе, завершили работу над шкалами, измеряющими предполагаемую социальную поддержку, психологическое благополучие и прием-отказ родителей. Результаты показали, что психологическое благополучие частично способствует установлению связи между предполагаемой социальной поддержкой и отказом р

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This study examined how perceived social support and psychological well-being relate to parental rejection in individuals diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS), using a conditional process model. A total of 208 parents with MS in Türkiye completed scales measuring perceived social support, psychological well-being, and parental acceptance-rejection. Results…

Effects of Anxiety, Stress and Perceived Social Support on Depression and Loneliness Among Older People During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Cross-Sectional Path Analysis.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, older people were exposed to high levels of anxiety and stress leading to loneliness and depressive disorders. The purpose of the present study was to investigate the effects of anxiety, positive coping, perceived social support, and perceived stress on depression and loneliness among older people during the COVID-19 pandemic. This was a cross-sectional online/telephone survey. A non-probability convenience sampling method was used. Participants were 112 people aged 60 years and above, without cognitive impairment, who experienced confinement (from March 2020 onwa…

Patient mistreatment, emotional exhaustion and work-family conflict among nurses: a moderated mediation model of social sharing of negative work events and perceived organizational support.

BACKGROUND: Nursing literature suggested that patient mistreatment has significant impacts on nurses' emotions and job burnout. Yet, further research is needed to understand the underlying mechanism and the spillover effect on nurses' families. Leveraging the goal progress theory, this study aimed to examine the association between patient mistreatment, nurses' emotional exhaustion, and work-family conflict, as well as the mediating role of social sharing of negative work events and the moderating role of perceived organizational support. METHODS: During the COVID-19 pandemic in China, a cros

Perceived Social Support and Health-Related Quality of Life Among Hypertensive Patients: A Latent Profile Analysis and the Role of Delay Discounting and Living Alone.

BACKGROUND: Improving health-related quality of life (HRQoL) among hypertensive individuals has emerged as a significant public health issue. However, current research has ignored the individual heterogeneity of perceived social support (PSS) among hypertensive patients. The potential mechanism of delay discounting (DD), living alone, and PSS on HRQoL remains unclear, and further exploration is required. AIM: This study aimed to ascertain PSS profiles among hypertensive patients and examine the hypotheses that DD mediates the relationship between PSS and HRQoL and that this mediating process …

Understanding suicidal ideation disparity between sexual minority and heterosexual Chinese young men: a multiple mediation model of social support sources, self-esteem, and depressive symptoms.

OBJECTIVES: Although sexual minorities have reported higher levels of suicidal ideation than heterosexuals across cultures, the role of vari … er heterosexual men (n=552, aged 18-39 years) completed an online questionnaire measuring perceived social support, self-esteem, depressive symptoms, and suicidal ideation. RESULTS: Young sexual minority men reported significantly higher suicidal ideation and lower social support than their heterosexual peers. Structural equation modelling revealed two multiple …

Social support and symptoms of antenatal depression among women screened for gestational diabetes mellitus: A cross-sectional study in Northern Vietnam (the VALID II study).

OBJECTIVES: This study from Northern Vietnam aims to assess the association between social support and symptoms of depression among pregnant women screened for gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM). METHODS: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 823 pregnant women in Thai Binh, Vietnam. The women were screened for GDM and structured questionnaire were used to collect data on social support factors, GDM factors, and symptoms of depression. The diagnosis of GDM was based on the 2-hour 75-g OGTT according to WHO 2013 criteria. The Edinburg Postpartum Depression Scale (EPDS) with a cut-off of…

Impact of health literacy, social support, and socioeconomic position on the serum uric acid level in asymptomatic hyperuricaemia patients in China: a structural equation model.

BACKGROUND: Hyperuricaemia (HUA) poses a significant public health challenge on a global scale. It is mostly asymptomatic hyperuricemia (AHU) with unsatisfactory recognition and control rates. The role of health literacy in influencing health outcomes is of utmost importance, and enhancing health literacy is helpful for patients in managing risk factors. Additionally, social support and socioeconomic position (SEP) have been identified as potential factors influencing health. However, the exact relationships between these factors and AHU remain unclear. This study aimed to investigate the stat…

The Moderating Role of HIV Stigma on the Relationship between Perceived Social Support and Antiretroviral Therapy Adherence Self-Efficacy among Adult PLHIV in South Africa.

BACKGROUND: People living with human immune deficiency virus (PLHIV) grapple with distinct challenges, including HIV stigma which affects their antiretroviral therapy (ART) adherence self-efficacy. This study investigates the interaction of HIV stigma and perceived social support on ART adherence self-efficacy among adult PLHIV in South Africa. METHODS: This study utilized a cross-sectional design that involved 201 participants selected using time location sampling at a tertiary health facility in Durban. RESULTS: HIV stigma was significantly and negatively associated with self-efficacy (β =…

A novel approach to frontline health worker support: a case study in increasing social power among private, fee-for-service birthing attendants in rural Bangladesh.

BACKGROUND: Expanding the health workforce to increase the availability of skilled birth attendants (SBAs) presents an opportunity to expand the power and well-being of frontline health workers. The role of the SBA holds enormous potential to transform the relationship between women, birthing caregivers, and the broader health care delivery system. This paper will present a novel approach to the community-based skilled birth attendant (SBA) role, the Skilled Health Entrepreneur (SHE) program implemented in rural Sylhet District, Bangladesh. CASE PRESENTATION: The SHE model developed a public-

Negative Stressful Life Events and Social Support Are Associated With White Matter Integrity in Depressed Patients and Healthy Control Participants: A Diffusion Tensor Imaging Study.

BACKGROUND: Negative stressful life events and deprivation of social support play critical roles in the development and maintenance of major depressive disorder (MDD). The present study aimed to investigate in a large sample of patients with MDD and healthy control participants (HCs) whether these effects are also reflected in white matter (WM) integrity. METHODS: In this diffusion tensor imaging study, 793 patients with MDD and 793 age- and sex-matched HCs were drawn from the Marburg-Münster Affective Disorders Cohort Study (MACS) and completed the Life Events Questionnaire (LEQ) and Social …

Exposure to Terror Attacks and Traumatization Among Immigrants From the Former Soviet Union to Israel: The Positive Effects of Bicultural Identity and Bicultural Social Support.

THE STUDY GOALS: The study examines the connection between exposure to terror attacks from the Gaza Strip, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms, cultural identities, and social support among immigrants from the Former Soviet Union (FSU) to Israel. SUBJECTS: The study was conducted using a community sample of immigrants from the FSU to Israel living within a radius of 60 kilometers from the Gaza Strip (n = 601). METHOD: The study was cross-sectional and used anonymous questionnaires. The following scales were applied: the Measure of Exposure to Terrorism (Pat-Horenczyk, R., Abramovi…

Do Social Support, Self-Efficacy, Emotional Quality of Life, and Sociodemographic Factors Associate With Substance Use?: Findings From Health Professional Students in North of Turkey.

Substance use among university students is a common problem in the world. However, there are insufficient data on its prevalence among health school students. Similarly, there are very few studies about the use of substances by health students in Turkey. These studies have been mostly limited to the use of alcohol and tobacco. To the best of our knowledge, no previous studies have examined the substance use among students studying at health-related departments. This study investigated the pattern of substance abuse and its relationship with social support, self-efficacy, emotional quality of l…

Anxiety and depression in patients with breast cancer undergoing radiotherapy: the role of intelligence, life history, and social support-preliminary results from a monocentric analysis.

PURPOSE: It is known that the diagnosis of breast cancer often causes anxiety and depression. Radiotherapy of the breast as an obligatory pa … chronic diseases at all time points of measurement. Moreover, women with high intelligence and low social support had stronger symptoms of depression than women with low intelligence and a stable family background at some time points of measurement. The degree of anxiety was neither related to intelligence nor to social support. CONCLUSION: For the first time, …