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The Use of a Digital Social Forum in a Parkinson's Disease Risk Cohort: A Thematic Analysis of Forum Messages.

BACKGROUND: Reduced social engagement is associated with increased risk of incident Parkinson's disease (PD). Online peer support provides opportunities to develop new social connections. A digital social forum was recently embedded within PREDICT-PD, an online UK cohort study that stratifies participants for risk of future PD, to explore the feasibility of digital social engagement as an intervention to modify PD risk. OBJECTIVE: This study reports on the content of messages exchanged on the forum to better understand how this was used and experienced. METHODS: 364 public posts from 218 dis

A longitudinal network analysis of social connection and professional quality of life among healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.

BACKGROUND: Society depends on people willing to serve in high stress occupations, such as healthcare workers who served on the front lines during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, these roles can take a toll on psychological health, fueling turnover and staff shortages. This toll can be mitigated with social connection. Yet, little is known about how the multifaceted constructs of psychological health and social connection influence one another over time. Understanding these dynamics is critical for identifying effective intervention targets in high-stress professions. METHODS: We conducted a

Are Experiences of Discrimination Associated With Views of Physical Activity and Climate Policy Support in Canada?

BACKGROUND: Social climate refers to the general feelings, norms, and opinions in a society and may be affected by experiences of discrimination. This study examined whether experiences of discrimination are associated with the social climate of physical (in)activity and support for policies addressing dual benefits of physical activity (PA) and climate change. METHODS: Data from the 2023 Social Climate Survey were used (n = 1950; ≥18 y). Adherence to PA guidelines, perceived importance of PA, social norms, and support for 8 policy actions addressing dual benefits were each regressed on exper

Life Satisfaction and Negative Affect Among Trans Men, Trans Women, and Nonbinary Individuals in a U.S. National Sample.

Purpose: Transgender and nonbinary individuals often have limited educational and economic resources, lack social capital such as family and community support, and face discrimination. These factors are likely to have negative consequences for subjective well-being of transgender individuals. Yet, there is limited research using a national sample and comparing trans women, trans men, and nonbinary individuals. This study examined the impact of social support, social belonging, transgender connectedness, and discrimination on trans and nonbinary individuals' life satisfaction and negative affec…

Social, professional and neuropsychiatric outcomes in patients with myasthenia gravis.

BACKGROUND: Recent medical advances have enabled the control of neurological symptoms and increased survival of patients with myasthenia gra … ropsychiatric symptoms were evaluated with the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) and the social support with the Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS). RESULTS: We enrolled 49 patients with MG. The mean age was 45.3 ± 18.1 years and 39 (79.6%) were women. There were 19 (38.8%) patients who become unemployed, 23 (46.9%) who had to …

Privacy, temporal flexibility and connection: how online spaces shape abortion support.

BACKGROUND: Online spaces are increasingly used by people seeking support around sexual and reproductive healthcare and can offer anonymity … y online spaces can be integrated into existing care pathways to reduce isolation and address unmet social support needs.

Who can best support us through cumulative trauma exposure in the media?: Data from civilians during an ongoing war.

In the digital age, exposure to media-related trauma is increasing, triggering clinical symptoms, including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), even in those without direct trauma exposure. This effect is especially pronounced during wartime, when civilians are not only inundated with images and stories from the battlefield but also experience a heightened sense of personal involvement as the suffering affects their own communities, acquaintances, or even loved ones. Social support may alleviate clinical symptoms, but its effectiveness varies by source. Whereas previous studies have primari…

Social cognitive performance in posttraumatic stress disorder: A meta-analysis.

BACKGROUND: Social support represents a key factor in the development of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Social cognition - the ability to perceive, interpret, and respond to other people - is considered fundamental in making use of social support. Gaining knowledge on the link between PTSD and social cognition is therefore essential. Whilst social cognitive difficulties in patients with PTSD are documented, an understanding of which particular social cognitive processes might be affected more than others, is lacking. The current meta-analysis was therefore aimed to examine social cogni…

Corticotropin-releasing hormone signaling from piriform cortex to amygdala mediates social homophily in opioid addiction.

Social partner selection can significantly influence one's social well-being, emotional support, and even cognitive functions. Drug-abstinen … iduals, elucidate the underlying APIR-BMA CRH signaling mechanism, and underscore the importance of social support from non-addicted peers for opioid-abstinent individuals during recovery.

Core features and psychological correlates of meaning in life among young and middle-aged people living with HIV/AIDS: A network analysis.

This study used network analysis to explore core features of meaning in life (MIL) among young and middle-aged people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) and to examine its relationships with social support, psychological capital, and perceived discrimination. A total of 472 PLWHA completed the Chinese Meaning in Life Questionnaire, Social Support Rating Scale, Positive Psychological Capital Questionnaire, and Berger HIV Stigma Scale. Network analysis identified a mixed network with 20 nodes and 82 non-zero edges. "My life has a clear sense of purpose" showed the highest expected influence and emerge…

Silent Struggles: Navigating Secondary Traumatic Stress in Dutch Practitioners Working With Individuals Who Have Committed Sexual Violence.

BACKGROUND: Exposure to stories of sexual violence can lead to secondary traumatic stress (STS) or the occurrence of posttraumatic stress symptoms in forensic nurses and other professionals. AIMS: To investigate the prevalence of STS among Dutch nurses and other professionals involved in the treatment of individuals convicted of sex offenses, and the predictive impact of coping styles and social support on STS levels. METHOD: Using a cross-sectional survey design, we collected data from 37 nurses and 66 other practitioners. RESULTS: Our findings indicate a low prevalence of STS symptoms amo…

Racism and violence in policing: Perspectives from a juvenile prison.

Following recent events involving racism and violence in policing, the current study sought to understand factors associated with support for related social movements and worries about personal, family, and peer safety. Data were from 78 currently incarcerated young people (M = 16.5 years; 31% Black) and 20 juvenile prison staff (M = 40.3 years; 72% Black) via online surveys. A comparable proportion of young people (47.3%) and staff (47.4%) reported participating in the Black Lives Matter movement. Among young people, prior experiences with police were significantly associated with support for

Effects of parental adjustment on the adaptation of children with congenital or acquired limb deficiencies.

Maternal and paternal depression, anxiety, and marital discord were investigated as predictors of depression, anxiety, and self-esteem in 54 … ly support had a positive effect on child adaptation, as did parent, classmate, teacher, and friend social support. The findings are discussed in terms of the risk and protective effects of parental distress, marital discord, and social support on the psychological adaptation of children with visible chronic physical disorders. J Dev Behav Pediatr 14:13-20, 1993 …

Отдельные факторы, обременяющие ухаживающего за хронически больным человеком пример множественного склероза.

ВВЕДЕНИЕ: Многие специалисты обеспокоены бременем, которое ложится на тех, кто ухаживает за хронически больными пациентами. Происхождение множественного склероза и связанное с этим изменение функциональных способностей пациента, а также ресурсов, имеющихся в распоряжении опекуна, связаны с бременем, которое испытывает тот, кто ухаживает за больным. Крайне важно, чтобы при оказании помощи оценивались факторы, которые могут определять бремя, лежащее на тех, кто ухаживает за детьми. Цель этого исследования заключалась в выявлении отдельных факторов, определяющих бремя, лежащее на тех, кто ухажива

Совпадение в аннотации оригинала
INTRODUCTION: The burden on caregivers of chronically ill patients is a subject of concern for many specialists. The course of multiple scle … s patients using the CBS Caregiver Burden Scale, Guy's Neurological Disability Scale (GNDS), Berlin Social Support Scale (BSSS), Antonovsky's SOC-29 Life Orientation Questionnaire, and the author's own questionnaire. The collected survey data were entered into a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet and then analyzed using Statistica 13 software. The level of statistical …

Peer support in adolescents and young adults with chronic or rare conditions in northern America and Europe: Targeted literature review.

PROBLEM: Adolescents and young adults with chronic or rare conditions face unique risks to their physical, social and emotional development. Research suggests that peer support improves their quality of life and reduces social isolation. However, there is a paucity of current information considering multiple intervention formats. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA: A targeted literature review was conducted to identify peer support interventions and assess their feasibility, acceptability and efficacy for this population. Searches were conducted in MEDLINE, Embase and American Psychological Association Psy

Effects of work-related stressors on subjective well-being of Chinese DHH workers.

This study explores the relationship between work-related stressors and the subjective well-being of deaf and hard-of-hearing (DHH) workers. It also examines the mediating role of perceived social support and how the degree of hearing loss moderates this pathway. Data were collected from an empirical survey of 411 DHH workers in China. Work-related stressors negatively predict the subjective well-being, and perceived social support mediates this relationship. Specifically, the indirect effect via perceived social support is positive, while the direct effect is negative, yielding a suppressor p…

["Filtered normality": psychological causes and sequelae of specific retinal diseases].

Until now there is a lack of investigation in psychological aspects of retinopathy in patients of the middle ages. The few studies have been found, focused on an old-fashioned psychopathology. Medical treatment, f.e. laser therapy is only partially available, constant visual loss to blindness is possible. Life events, coping strategies, social support, and symptomatic distress of patients with presumed ocular histoplasmosis (group 1) and patients with retinopathy centralis serosa (group 2) were compared with another and with a comparison group. Group 1 scored higher on the Schedule of Recent E…

"We Take Care of Our Young, No Matter What," Experiences of Engagement in HIV Care Among Black Mothers Parenting Dependent Children in Southwestern Pennsylvania: A Retrospective Descriptive Qualitative Study.

This retrospective descriptive study sought to explore the lived experiences of Black mothers with HIV navigating HIV medical care while parenting dependent children. Six themes were generated from the semi-structured interviews conducted with mothers ( N = 9) related to motherhood, interactions with health care systems and providers, coping, social support, HIV self-management, and HIV prevention. Findings suggested that supportive interpersonal relationships with HIV health care providers, HIV nondisclosure to family and friends, and social network support, inclusive of health care providers…

Financial Toxicity, Hope, and Satisfaction With Life in Patients Receiving Ambulatory Cancer Care.

IMPORTANCE: Financial toxicity significantly affects individuals with cancer, impacting not only treatment adherence and outcomes but also psychological dimensions such as satisfaction with life (SWL). Identifying mediators of psychological outcomes of financial toxicity, including hopefulness and social support, is critical for informing interventions to mitigate financial toxicity burdens. OBJECTIVE: To examine the association of financial toxicity with hopefulness, social support, and SWL in patients with cancer, and to test the roles of hopefulness and social support in the association be…

The mediating role of avoidant coping in the relationships between physical, psychological, and social wellbeing and distress in breast cancer survivors.

OBJECTIVE: Many breast cancer survivors (BCSs) recover from the negative sequelae of cancer treatment. However, some report persistent and d … ing, and physical (fatigue), psychological (fear of recurrence, attention, body image), and social (social support from a partner, social constraints from a partner) well-being. Multiple mediation analyses were conducted to determine if avoidant coping mediated the relationship between each distress variable (anxiety and depressive symptoms) and each well-being …