Supportive Attitudes Research Articles

Factors Affecting Attitude for Green Transformation Policy in Vietnam

The Vietnamese government is interested in green energy transition through many international commitments to sustainable development. In the past time, the government of this country has developed many green energy transition policies. However, there is a lack of quantitative studies assessing the impact of this policy. To contribute to filling this gap, this study examines the influencing factors on the policy support attitude of the Vietnamese people. This study was conducted through a cross-sectional survey using Purposive Sampling (n=200). A multivariate linear regression analysis technique was applied to prove the hypotheses. The research results show that all three factors of awareness of economic benefits, perception of social benefits, and understanding of environmental benefits by green energy transition policies have positive and significant impacts on the environment policy support. Among them, the perceived factor of economic benefits has the most substantial effect. This study implies that the Vietnamese government needs to communicate the help of the green energy transition policy to the people in the coming time.

Autolesiones y conducta suicida en niños y adolescentes. Lo que la pandemia nos ha desvelado

IntroductionSuicidal behavior and self-harm are increasing in children and adolescents. Non-suicidal self-harm are a dysfunctional method of emotional regulation, and it must be distinguished from suicidal behaviors. MethodsNarrative review of the current situation on suicide and self-harm in Spain. Descriptive study of suicidal behaviors in pediatric emergencies. ResultsMental health consultations were analyzed (March-2019 to March-2020 and March-2020 to March-2021) in a multicentric study of the Spanish Society of Pediatric Emergencies (SEUP), finding a 122% increase of the diagnosis of «non-accidental drug intoxication» and 56% of «suicide/suicide attempt/suicidal ideation». In another prospective analysis, 281 attempts were recorded, with the patient profile being: female (90.1%), 14.8 years old, 34.9% without previous psychiatric diagnosis; 57.7% with previous suicidal behavior. The presence of psychiatric disorders, especially depression, and previous attempts, are the best-known risk factors for suicidal behavior, although other factors are involved (family, personal or social). Pediatricians should be trained to deal with questions about suicide and acquire the skills to conduct an interview with a supportive and empathetic attitude. In Spain, suicide prevention plans are heterogeneous among communities, and there is not a unified national suicide prevention plan. ConclusionsPrimary, hospital and mental health care resources for pediatric population should be strengthened to prevent suicidal behaviors. Specific training for school staff, and child and adolescent psychiatry training for pediatricians and nurses are crucial in the prevention of suicide in children and adolescent population.

Student Perceptions of Online Education and Digital Technologies during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Systematic Review

We designed a bibliometric review combined with a systematic review of relevant research on student perceptions of online education, which was conducted from March 2020 until September 2022 (focused on emergency remote teaching). By exploring the Scopus and Web of Science (WoS) databases, we selected 154 articles addressing mostly positive/negative as well as neutral student perceptions. The methodology followed the Khan five-step approach and included a PRISMA flowchart integrating keywords for selecting the relevant quantitative data for the analysis. Evidence was brought forward identifying the advantages of online education based on efficiency-related factors, contributing to the supportive attitudes of the learners (digital technology application, self-directed learning and flexibility). Our analysis revealed that the pursued research field is still insufficiently explored. Universities must prepare more consciously for embedding current technological challenges to cope with unforeseen situations, such as an immediate switch from the classic face-to-face teaching to online based on digital technology education. The greatest challenge for the universities in the digital society is given by the just-in-time, flexible adaptation to the unplanned situations. Therefore, universities must always be prepared to make the switch from offline to online and vice versa—at the same time, guaranteeing the quality of teaching processes and student satisfaction. Future trends in education reveal the role of digitalization of the educational sector in integrating innovative technologies in the educational curriculum and calls for a new pedagogical approach that is centred on learners’ self-directed learning, collaborative learning and the cognitive and social presence of students and teachers. The most important contributions of the paper reside in an in-depth analysis of student perceptions of online education processes and their perceived advantages and disadvantages related to online learning experienced during the COVID-19 pandemic. These advantages were analysed against efficiency-related factors, and, among them, the “application of technologies” is considered relevant for a niche investigation of the technology acceptance model (TAM).

When things go wrong: experiences of vaginal mesh complications

IntroductionPrevious research has suggested that complications stemming from vaginal mesh can lead to life-changing negative physical consequences including erosion and chronic pain. However, there has been little research on the experiences of women who have had complications. This study was aimed at exploring the individual experiences of women who have had vaginal mesh complications and how this has impacted them.MethodsAn explorative qualitative design was followed. Eighteen semi-structured interviews were conducted with women who had experienced complications with vaginal mesh due to stress urinary incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse. The mean age was 52 and the mean time since the mesh was fitted was 8 years (6 had since had it removed and a further 6 had had partial removal), and the mean time since first mesh-related symptom was 10 months. Data were analysed using thematic analysis.ResultsFour main themes were identified: perceived impact of mesh complications, attitudes of medical professionals, social support and positive growth. Results showed that participant experiences of their mesh complication were psychologically traumatic, including feelings of increased anxiety and fears relating to suicidal thoughts. Intimate relationships were also affected, with reduced sexual functioning and intimacy stemming from mesh complications. Negative experiences with medical professionals included feeling dismissed, a lack of recognition of their symptoms, and anger towards the profession.ConclusionsThe impacts of vaginal mesh complications were found to be wide-reaching and life-changing, affecting numerous aspects of participants’ lives. Greater awareness in this area is needed to provide further support for women experiencing vaginal mesh complications.

Willingness of intensive care unit patients’ family members to donate organs: A cross-sectional study

The large gap between the demand for, and the supply of organs worldwide makes promoting organ donation an important global social issue. Even after someone has signed a consent form or registered for organ donation, ethically, the hospital still requires a family member's written permission before organ donation can proceed. As a result, a family member rather than the patient makes the final decision. This study investigated the willingness of the family members of hypothetical patients in intensive care units (ICUs) suffering from an irreversible condition to sign an organ donation consent form. A cross-sectional survey was conducted among family members of ICU patients recruited from one medical center in southern Taiwan from April to October 2014, which followed the STROBE guidelines. Of 110 ICU family members, 71 (64.5%) were willing to donate the organs of hypothetical patients with irreversible conditions. Based on logistic regression, family support, attitude, and knowledge of organ donation significantly predicted 34% of the variance in willingness to sign consent. Attitude toward organ donation and behavioral knowledge of organ donation correlated significantly with a willingness to sign a consent form. This study found that family support and organ donation attitudes were important factors in predicting the willingness to sign a consent form for the organ donation of hypothetical patients. The study provides evidence that nurses and healthcare staff need to consider family support and educate families on organ donation to encourage potential donors to accept and agree to organ donation.

Hypertension in an Emergency Department Population in Moshi, Tanzania; A Qualitative Study of Barriers to Hypertension Control.

Sub-Saharan Africa has a high prevalence of hypertension with a low rate of awareness, treatment adherence, and control. The emergency department (ED) may represent a unique opportunity to improve hypertension screening, awareness, and linkage to care. We conducted a qualitative study among hypertensive patients presenting to the ED and their healthcare providers to determine barriers to hypertension care and control. In northern Tanzania, between November and December 2017, we conducted three focus group discussions among patients with hypertension presenting to the emergency department and three in-depth interviews among emergency department physicians. In our study, hypertension was defined as a single blood pressure of ≥160/100 mm Hg or a two-time average of ≥140/90 mm Hg. Barriers to care were identified by thematic analysis applying an inductive approach within the framework method. We enrolled 24 total patients into three focus groups and performed three in-depth interviews with individual providers. Thematic analysis identified two major domains: 1) patient knowledge, attitudes, and practices, and 2) structural barriers to hypertension care. Four major themes emerged within the knowledge, attitudes, and practices domain, including disease chronicity, provider communication, family support, and fear-based attitudes. Within the structural domain, several themes emerged that identified barriers that impeded hypertension follow-up care and self-management, including cost, access to care, and transportation and wait time. Patients and physicians identified multiple barriers and facilitators to hypertension care. These perspectives may be helpful to design emergency department-based interventions that target blood pressure control and linkage to outpatient care.

Knowledge level of cardio-oncology in oncologist and cardiologist: a survey in China.

Knowledge level of cardio-oncology in oncologist and cardiologist: a survey in China.

Prevalence and associated factors of physical inactivity among adult diabetes mellitus patients in Felege Hiwot Referral Hospital, Bahir Dar, Northwest Ethiopia

Physical inactivity has been viewed as an emerging public health problem in developing countries including Ethiopia. Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a group metabolic disorder characterized by chronic hyperglycemia resulting from defects in insulin secretion, function, or both. Its prevalence increases with changing lifestyles including physical inactivity across the globe. However, there is limited research, and not yet received attention in Ethiopia. This study aimed to assess the prevalence and associated factors of physical inactivity among adult diabetic patients in Felege Hiwot Referral Hospital, Bahir Dar, Northwest Ethiopia. An institutional-based cross-sectional study design was conducted among 308 participants from February to June 2018 at Felege Hiwot Referral Hospital. A face-to-face interview was conducted using a structured questionnaire by trained data collectors. Participants were selected through a systematic random sampling technique. Physical inactivity was assessed by the international physical activity questionnaire (IPAQ). Collected data were entered in Epi info version 7 and transferred to SPSS version 20 for analysis. A summary of descriptive statistics and multiple binary logistic regression analyses were computed to identify associated factors of physical inactivity among adult diabetic patients. P < 0.05 with 95% CI was considered statistically significant. The overall prevalence of physical inactivity among diabetic patients was 30.5% ( 95% CI: 22.8–33.5%). Gender (AOR = 1.5, 95% CI: 1.1, 3.62), Old age (AOR = 18.17, 95% CI: 22.7, 61.9) Residence (AOR = 4.24, 95% CI: 1,12,16.028), Low self-efficacy (AOR = 20.59, 95% CI: 10.598, 41.608), Poor attitude (AOR = 2.75, 95%CI: 1.44,5.28), and Lack of social support (AOR = 4.22, 95% CI: 1.28,4.07) were found significantly predictor factors of physical inactivity. The prevalence of physical inactivity in this study was high. Being female, old age, dwelling in an urban, having low efficacy, poor attitude, and lack of social support was greater risk factors for being physically inactive. Diabetic education should focus on engagement in physical activity by overcoming barriers to performing physical activity. Government and health professionals should emphasize that evidence-based physical activity important to change their attitudes and require reaching a consensus on social support by their families.

Influencing Factors and Preventive Strategies of Job Burnout in Preschool Teachers

Early childhood education is the starting point of a person's socialization process. The rudiments of some thinking and habits formed in early childhood will affect the thinking mode and behavior choice in the process of personal growth. The professional enthusiasm of preschool teachers will affect the formation of children's emotional stability, personality and behavior. The study of preschool teachers' Job Burnout and its influencing factors has strong theoretical and practical significance. The results show that job intensity, career development opportunities and parents' support attitude are the three key factors affecting preschool teachers' job burnout. The prevention strategies of preschool teachers' job burnout are put forward from three aspects: Lifelong learning, platform construction and home school interaction.

Association between Interpersonal Trust and Prejudice and Supportive Attitudes towards COVID-19 Infected Individuals The Moderating Effect of General Belief in a Just World

Association between Interpersonal Trust and Prejudice and Supportive Attitudes towards COVID-19 Infected Individuals The Moderating Effect of General Belief in a Just World

Measurement Method and Experiment of Hydraulic Support Group Attitude and Straightness Based on Binocular Vision

Hydraulic supports are important equipment used in coal mining. Detecting the real-time attitude and straightness of hydraulic support group in unmanned working faces of coal mines in complex geological conditions is difficult. To address this issue, a method that measures the position and attitude of the hydraulic support using binocular vision detection-aided mark points was proposed. First, a combination of binocular vision positioning and a convolutional neural network (CNN) object detection is used to achieve the three-dimensional (3D) location of mark points. Then, the attitude calculation model of the hydraulic support based on the dual quaternion method is established. This method achieves the space attitude detection between multiple hydraulic supports and the straightness detection of hydraulic support group in 3D space. In the laboratory environment, the position and attitude detection test of the hydraulic support is obtained through the working face equipment position detection test bench. This method can adapt to the worse working environment in coal mine production and can provide early data for the automatic control of the straightness of the working face.

Changes of resilience in psychiatric nurses by psychoeducation to improve professionalism: A waiting list controlled trial in Japan

Aim: The present study aimed to examine changes in resilience after a psychoeducational intervention to improve professionalism in psychiatric nurses.Methods: A psychoeducation program for psychiatric nurses was developed, and 36 participants were randomly allocated to active intervention and waiting list intervention groups. The S-H Resilience Test was used to assess resilience twice (before and after the intervention/control period), and statistical comparisons were conducted according to time point.Results: Distributions of the resilience scale scores (total and three subscales) in the intervention and control phases were compared before and after psychoeducation or observation. For the intervention phase, total and social support subscale scores significantly increased post-intervention (p<0.05). Resilience types were compared between the two time points in the intervention and control phases, and there were significant changes in the intervention phase (positive type resilience increased).Conclusion: This psychoeducation approach to improve professionalism in psychiatric nurses may be effective in enhancing resilience, particularly by facilitating social support and positive attitudes in participants.

The Mediating Role between Parental Autonomy Support and Professional Psychological Seeking Attitude among Vocational College Students

The Mediating Role between Parental Autonomy Support and Professional Psychological Seeking Attitude among Vocational College Students

Clinical Practice Guidelines for Management of Suicidal Behaviour.

Clinical Practice Guidelines for Management of Suicidal Behaviour.

A Qualitative Study on What It Means for Patients with Schizophrenia Living in the Community to Remain on Medication

Background: Little is known about what the experience of “taking antipsychotics” means in a patient’s life. Therefore, this study aims to identify what it means for patients with schizophrenia living in the community to remain on medication. Methods: The participants were five residents of communities, who had been discharged from a psychiatric hospital, but were currently visiting a private psychiatric hospital. In this study, we used participants’ narratives as data and analyzed them according to the procedures described in “An Application of Phenomenological Method in Psychology” (Giorgi, 1975), and “Practice of analyzing materials describing experiences” (Giorgi, 2004). Results: The study results are as follows. 1) The drug may be effective, but Subject (below, S) still wants to take it as little as possible. Meanwhile, S has people who care about S and a person who S can rely on nearby, to manage S’s life. The people above tell S to take medicine, and S takes it. 2) S does not know what kind of medication S is consuming, but recently S has been having a hard time walking; S has people who care for S’s foot and look after S. S thinks taking medicine is for living. 3) S feel some drugs is ineffective. However, S met some people S could trust who passionately recommended the medication to S. S started being careful in remembering to take it. 4) S does not think drugs are necessary for S, but S can interact with people and spend S’s days. S has people who accept S as S is. S continues living in the community while taking medicine that a doctor offers. 5) S was skeptical about the drugs. However, S has a person S can trust, who recommended a way to take the medication in a way that S does not feel overwhelmed. S thinks that it may be a good idea to take it. Conclusions: Based on the analysis of the narratives of each of the five participants, the essential structure was read from the perspective of a third party regarding participants’ medication adherence. A generalized reading of the structure common to the above five essential structures reveals a structure that includes the following three opportunities: 1) Patients realize the importance of people; 2) They sometimes entrust themselves to people or follow people’s opinions when taking actions; 3) They have come to terms with their initial negative feelings about antipsychotic drugs, subsequently continuing to take antipsychotic drugs. This suggests that the following are important attitudes of supporters of patients with schizophrenia who continue to live in the community: To accept what is happening to the patients, to talk to them with encouragement and compassion, and to be there for them. It is also important for supporters to make patients feel comfortable in opening up while the patients reside in the community and to support patients in making decisions.

Assessing knowledge, attitude, and readiness to use e-health among doctors in a tertiary health care unit in Bhubaneswar city, Odisha - A cross-sectional survey.

The term ""e-health"" refers to all technological applications in the delivery of a more affordable, high-speed, and widely accessible mode of health care. It is a definite solution to managing the public's health and well-being during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, and doctors from all fields of expertise are required to be at par with it in terms of knowledge, attitude, and readiness to use it to their advantage under the current circumstances. A cross-sectional survey was conducted among the faculty, postgraduates, and interns of the medical and dental schools of a university, which used an expert-validated self-administered questionnaire assessing knowledge, attitude, and readiness to use e-health. Among the 400 participants, it was observed that the categories of age (P < 0.0001), gender (P = 0.018), designation (P = 0.031), and years of service (P < 0.0001) have significant differences across the groups. It was seen that the mean e-health knowledge (3.55 ± 0.52) and mean attitude (2.42 ± 0.59) to use e-health were more in dentists while participants from the medical field showed higher mean readiness (1.97 ± 0.58) to use e-health in daily practice. It was observed that male professionals had more mean knowledge (3.54 ± 0.60) than female professionals (3.43 ± 0.52) while female participants had more mean e-health readiness (1.96 ± 0.57). In a broad sense, the majority of participants responded positively to using e-health in their everyday practice. While medical doctors have a stronger outlook and preparedness, dentists showed more literacy and a supportive attitude to adopting e-health and telemedicine. Thus, it is necessary to step up comprehensive e-health workshops and training sessions for health care experts.

A study of assessing knowledge, attitude, and practice of materiovigilance among staff nurses in Medical College and Hospital, Kolkata

Background: Medical devices play a vital role in health-care delivery. However, the usage of medical devices is not devoid of potential risks. It is critical to evaluate the risks of medical devices during their use with implementing a strong monitoring system to detect medical device-associated adverse events (MDAEs). Drugs Controller General India launched Materiovigilance Programme of India (MvPI) with the primary aim to monitor MDAEs. Spontaneous reporting of MDAEs by health-care professionals is the fundamental element for successful functioning of medical device surveillance system. Although the program was launched 7 years ago, no such study regarding knowledge, attitude, and practice among Nurses was found in Eastern India. Aim and Objectives: This aimed to assess knowledge, attitude, and practice regarding MvPI and reporting of MDAEs among staff nurses posted in different departments of Medical College, Kolkata. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional, descriptive study among nurses was done. A self-administered, pre-tested, structured, pre-validated questionnaire was distributed to 230 nurses. A software called SPSS, version 21.0, was used to analyze the data. Results: A total of 227 responses were received. About 44.9% (102) of the staff nurses had adequate knowledge about various aspects of materiovigilance and MvPI. 91.2% (202) of the participating nurses had a positive attitude toward reporting a MDAE. However, only 8.3% (19) have reported an event. Conclusion: Among the study participants, there was a lack of transition from knowledge and a supportive attitude to practice of MDAE reporting. To improve spontaneous reporting of MDAEs, conducting various training programs such as workshops and CMEs may be beneficial.

An examination of underlying factors deciding supportive attitudes to people with disabilities

An examination of underlying factors deciding supportive attitudes to people with disabilities

KOMUNIKASI INTERPERSONAL GURU DAN SISWA DALAM PEMANFAATAN MICROSOFT TEAMS PADA BLENDED LEARNING

Good interpersonal communication between teachers and students in the learning process is very necessary for the smooth running of effective learning, after the implementation of restrictions in the Covid19 era made schools implement blended learning so that the use of Microsoft Teams was used by schools as LMS to help teachers and students. students in the learning process. The purpose of this study is to determine the interpersonal communication of teachers and students in the use of Microsoft Teams, the supporting factors and barriers to interpersonal communication and how effective interpersonal communication is between teachers and students in the blended learning process of Senior High Schools in Bekasi City. The research method used is descriptive qualitative with a case study approach. Data was collected through observation, documentation, and interviews. The results show that interpersonal communication between teachers and students has been running quite effectively with the use of Microsoft Teams as a learning medium that helps teachers and students to be able to connect to online learning in the Covid19 pandemic era. There is openness, empathy, supportive attitude, positive attitude, and equality shown by teachers and students so that there is effectiveness of interpersonal communication.

The Practice of Breastfeeding in Public and its Associated Factors Among Egyptian Mothers

Introduction: The practice of breastfeeding in public (BFP) is associated with the perceived social norms. No sufficient knowledge is available regarding this practice, the attitudes related, and the significant associated factors in Egypt. Aim: To assess the prevalence of BFP, attitudes, barriers, and enabling factors. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in Dakahlia Governorate, Egypt, including breastfeeding mothers whose babies were ≤12 months of age. A predesigned validated interviewer-administered questionnaire was used to collect data. Results: The study included 400 participants, 72.8% of them had practiced breastfeeding in public at least once. Regression analysis showed that being urban, high socioeconomic standard, having babies who were of normal birthweight and not the first in order were significant predictors of higher prevalence of BFP. Also, positive mother's attitude and having a family member who also practiced BFP were independent significant predictors. Finally, mothers who practiced breastfeeding in public are less likely to have supportive families' attitude. The most common causes of not practicing BFP is men's presence (94%), followed by husband disagreement (78.5%), absence of breast cover (69.3%), or feeling embarrassed (63.2%). Conclusion: Breastfeeding in public is a frequent practice among the studied mothers. Underlying factors associated with BFP can help guide tailored health education message to nursing mothers. Privacy was the keyword behind not practicing BFP.