Descriptive Correlational Study Research Articles

The Effects of Family Function, Nurse-Patient Communication, and Stigma on Depression Symptoms in Tuberculosis Patients at the DOTS Pulmonary Outpatient Clinic of RSUD Banyumas

Background: Tuberculosis (TB) and mental illness are prevalent worldwide and often coexist. Poor mental health has been linked to alterations in immune function. Through social, behavioral, and biological mechanisms, depression and tuberculosis together amplify the burden of disease. Collaboration from all parties is needed to alleviate depression in TB patients, including support from family function and positive societal stigma. Method: This was a descriptive correlational study, and data collection was carried out using a cross-sectional method. A total of 72 respondents who met the inclusion and exclusion criteria were selected as the sample using a non-probability sampling technique, specifically accidental sampling. Results: The results of the multiple regression test showed that only the variables of family function and stigma had a significant correlation with p-values of 0.00005 and 0.009 0.05, respectively. Meanwhile, the variable of nurse-patient communication had a p-value of 0.633 0.05, indicating no significant correlation. Additionally, the calculated F-value was 18.662, and the tabled F-value was 3.136, with a probability value of 0.000. Since the probability value was less than 0.05, the regression model could be used to predict depression symptoms. It can be stated that the three independent variables, namely family function, nurse-patient communication, and stigma, collectively influence depression symptoms in patients. Conclusion: There is a significant relationship between family function and stigma towards depression symptoms in Tuberculosis patients at the DOTS Pulmonary Clinic of Banyumas Regional Public Hospital in 2023.

Investigating the relationship between nurses' workplace behaviour and perceived levels of ethical leadership in managers.

There is increasing research interest in the relationship between ethical leadership and deviant workplace behaviour. Ethical leadership encompasses altruism, courage, ethical orientation, integrity and fairness. Examples of deviant workplace behaviours include theft, fraud, sabotage, assault, abuse, manipulation and bullying. It appears that when leaders are fair and emphasise ethical conduct, followers are less inclined to engage in deviant workplace behaviour. To investigate the relationship between nurses' self-rated levels of deviant workplace behaviour and perceived levels of ethical leadership in managers. For this descriptive correlational study, 355 nurses from one university hospital in Egypt responded to an online questionnaire comprising the Ethical Leadership Scale and the Workplace Deviance Behavior Scale. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used to explore results and examine the relationships between study variables. There was a statistically significant negative relationship between respondents' self-rated levels of deviant workplace behaviour and their perceptions of levels of ethical leadership in managers. The results appeared to confirm previous research. Nurses who feel that they are treated fairly by their managers tend to have positive attitudes towards work, colleagues and management. Ethical leadership on the part of managers is a significant determinant of nurses' behaviour in the workplace and should therefore be fostered by healthcare organisations.

The Mediating Role of Social Health in the Relationships Between Depression, Lifestyle, and Control Over Negative Thoughts Among Mothers of Children with Intellectual Disabilities

Background: Caring for children with intellectual disabilities presents physical and emotional challenges for mothers, who may experience increased depression as a result. Objectives: This study aimed to explore the mediating role of social health in the association between depression, lifestyle, and control over negative thoughts among mothers of children with intellectual disabilities. Methods: In this descriptive correlational study, the research population comprised mothers of children with intellectual disabilities in Tehran in 2020. A sample of 213 mothers was selected via convenience sampling according to the number of variables under investigation. Data collection tools included the Beck Depression Inventory, Thought Control Questionnaire, Lifestyle Assessment Inventory, and Social Well-being Scale. Structural equation modeling was utilized to assess the proposed model. Results: There was a significant direct and inverse relationship between control over negative thoughts and depression, as well as between social health and depression, among mothers of children with intellectual disabilities (P < 0.001). The findings indicated a significant positive relationship between control over negative thoughts and social health and between lifestyle and social health (P < 0.001). No significant relationship was found between lifestyle and depression. The study also revealed a significant indirect relationship between control over negative thoughts and depression, mediated by social health. Similarly, the association between lifestyle and depression, mediated by social health, was significant (P < 0.001). Conclusions: The model demonstrated a strong fit and can inform the creation and implementation of interventions aimed at alleviating stress and reducing depression among these mothers.

Eksplorasi faktor-faktor penentu kompetensi profesional guru MTs: Perspektif supervisi, pengalaman, dan disiplin kerja

Purpose − The purpose of this research was to determine (1) the contribution of principals academic supervision, teaching experience, and work discipline on the professional competencies of MTs teachers. 2) the contribution of school principals' academic supervision to the professional competence of MTs teachers. (3) the contribution of teaching experience to the professional competencies of MTs teachers. (4) the contribution of work discipline to the professional competence of MTs teachers.
 Method − This study was correlative descriptive study with quantitative approach followed. The population of this study were 220 MTs teachers in Buleleng regency. The samples of this research were taken by proportional cluster random sampling of 135 MTs teacher. Data collection used questionnaire for the school supervisor’s academic supervision variables, teaching experience, work discipline and teacher professional competence. In this study, validity testing of the instrument was using person’s product moment correlation while the reliability test used Alpha Cronbach. Data analysis used by the researcher was multiple regression analysis..
 Findings − Based on the result of the study, it has shown that: 1) There was a significant contribution between of headmaster academic supervision variables, teaching experience and work dicipline simultaneous to the professional competence of MTs teachers in Buleleng Regency. 2) There was a significant positive contribution between the principals academic supervision on the teacher’s professional competence of MTs teachers in Buleleng Regency. 3) There was a significant positive contribution between teaching experience on the teacher professional competence of MTs teachers in Buleleng Regency. 4) There was a significan positive contribution between work discipline on teacher professional competence of MTs teachers in Buleleng Regency.

Safe plates in the school space: Investigating compliance of food safety standards among school-based food service providers

Enhancing food safety measures within School-Based Food Service Providers (SBFSPs) is essential to safeguarding the well-being of students and school staff against foodborne risks. This study aims to assess the compliance of SBFSPs in primary and secondary schools with documentation protocols related to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Good Hygiene Practices (GHP), Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP), and the necessary operational permits. We conducted a descriptive-correlational study spanning from April 2020 to March 2022, involving 138 public and private elementary and high schools selected through proportional stratified sampling. Each school underwent an audit using standardized checklists for GMP, GHP, and HACCP. Descriptive statistics, Fleiss Kappa, and Pearson chi-square tests were employed for data analysis. The results indicate that the participating schools do not meet the documentation requirements for GMP/GHP (29.7%), HACCP (2.9%), and operational permits (55.1%). Additionally, the schools received a "Very Poor" rating in terms of food safety compliance, with weighted mean rating scores of 2.45 ± 0.73 (GMP/GHP), 0.09 ± 0.02 (HACCP), and 1.69 ± 0.40 (operational permits). Furthermore, a significant relationship was observed between GMP/GHP and HACCP compliance and the characteristics of SBFSPs such as school kinds, types, places, and categories. The school GMP/GHP and HACCP compliance were also associated to the health permit of SBFSP personnel, authority to operate and manage school, and food handlers training. This study emphasizes the enforcement of compliance to food safety regulations, need to provide schools with adequate facilities and infrastructure, to promote a safe food production and consumption environment. It also underscores the importance of establishing partnerships for support and educating school personnel, especially those involved in food production and consumption, about GMP/GHP and HACCP principles to ensure the safety of meals for students, teachers, and other educational stakeholders. The need for certification of food handler in schools are of paramount importance, thereby advocating for increased food safety education.

Marital Beliefs, Marital Virtues, and Neighborhood Cohesion as Predictors of Marital Satisfaction in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: A Multilevel Analysis

This study examines the role of marital beliefs, marital virtues, and neighborhood cohesion in marital satisfaction among 386 participants in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The study used a descriptive correlational study design. Participants were selected using multistage random sampling techniques, and data were collected using a questionnaire. Multilevel modeling was employed to analyze the data. Findings indicated that all marital beliefs, marital virtues, and neighborhood cohesion were positively and significantly associated with marital satisfaction. The findings from multilevel modeling showed that marital virtues and neighborhood cohesion significantly predicted marital satisfaction at both individual and neighborhood levels, whereas marital beliefs predicted marital satisfaction only at the individual level. Besides, marital virtues moderated the association between shared neighborhood cohesion and marital satisfaction, such that participants who reported lower marital virtues had a lower level of marital satisfaction when their neighbors experienced lower shared neighborhood cohesion. The interactive effect of shared marital virtues and marital beliefs can also influence marital satisfaction when participants reported low levels of marital belief and from a neighbor of fewer marital virtues; they tend to report low levels of marital satisfaction. The study concludes that the participants' positive beliefs about marriage, marital virtues, and cohesive relationships with their neighbors positively influence their marital satisfaction. Marriage practitioners, policymakers, and community workers might benefit from this study. Limitations and future directions are also discussed.

SELF-EFFICACY AND SAVING BEHAVIOR AMONG STUDENTS IN A LOCAL COLLEGE

This descriptive-correlational study aimed to determine the level of self-efficacy and saving behavior among students in a local college. The study involved 318 respondents who were selected via random sampling. Survey forms on self-efficacy and saving behavior were willingly answered by the students. The results of the study found that the self-efficacy of the students in terms of generality, magnitude, and strength has a descriptive equivalent of high. It also revealed that the level of saving behavior of the students has a descriptive equivalent of high, which includes the saving aims, saving consistency, and saving attitude. Moreover, the study showed that there is a significant relationship between self-efficacy and saving behavior among the study respondents. KEYWORDS: self-efficacy, saving behavior, quantitative research, Philippines

EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS AND CAREER COMPETENCIES AS PREDICTORS OF WORK ENGAGEMENT AMONG TECHNICAL-VOCATIONAL TEACHERS

<p>This study explores the relationship between employability skills, career competencies, and work engagement among Technical Vocational teachers. A descriptive-correlational study using a structured survey method of data collection involved 182 Technical Vocational teachers. Data analysis revealed very high levels of communication skills, personal and professional advancement, adaptability, and other key areas of employability skills. Career competencies, including computer and language skills, and work ethics, also scored very high. Work engagement indicators such as vigor, dedication, and absorption were notably very high. The correlation analysis highlighted significant relationships between specific employability skills and work engagement, with communication skills showing a strong association. Similarly, career competencies like knowledge and skills were significantly correlated with work engagement. Multiple regression analysis indicated that knowledge and skills, teamwork and leadership, and communication skills significantly predict work engagement. The study provides insights into how specific skills and competencies contribute to higher levels of work engagement, emphasizing the importance of these areas in professional development. </p><p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/soc/0758/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>

Utilization of Adolescent Information and Counseling Centers (PIK-R) on Knowledge, Attitudes and Behaviors About Premarital Sex in Nursing Study Program Students Mulawarman University Faculty of Medicine Samarinda City

Background: Youth PIK is a place for reproductive health services for adolescents developed by the government in the GenRe program, which is managed by and for adolescents. This PIK youth service provides benefits by providing information and counseling services on maturing marriage age, eight family functions, TRIAD KRR (sexuality, HIV and AIDS, and NAFZA), life skills (life skills), gender and advocacy skills, and IEC. Utilization of the Adolescent Counseling Information Center is greatly influenced by the level of knowledge, reflection of adolescent attitudes, motivation from the surrounding environment, peer support, and teacher support so that the incidence of premarital sex behavior, which is bad for adolescents, can be reduced.Objective: to identify the relationship between the utilization of information and youth health centers (PIK-R) towards adolescents in terms of knowledge level, attitudes, and premarital sexual behavior. This research is also expected to bring benefits to PIK-KRR organizational managers in the campus environment by directing activities that can become part of PIK-KRR activities to improve their functions.Methods: This research is a descriptive correlation study using a cross-sectional research design and a quantitative approach with a sample of 175 respondents. The data analysis used was the Chi-Square statistical test and the Spearman test to see the strength of the relationship.Results: In the Chi-Square analysis, the results show that there is a relationship between the PIK-R utilization variables and the level of knowledge (ρ- value 0.031 < 0.05) with the category of weak relationship strength (correlation coefficient = 0.163 in the range between 0.10-0, 29) and the relationship is unidirectional. The results of the analysis of the relationship between the utilization of PIK-R variables and attitude show that there is a relationship (ρ -value 0.034 < 0.05) with the category of strength of the weak relationship (correlation coefficient = 0.160 is in the range 0.10-0.29) and the relationship is unidirectional. The results of the analysis of PIK-R utilization and premarital sex behavior showed that there was a relationship (ρ -value 0.025 < 0.05), but the relationship was not in the same direction because the correlation was negative (-0.169).Conclusion: There is a relationship between the variable utilization of information centers and youth counseling (PIK-R) and the variables of knowledge, attitude, and behavior of premarital sex in adolescents.

Pelvic Pain and Sexual Function in Primiparous Pregnant Women with and without High/Severe Fear of Childbirth

Abstract Introduction This study aimed to determine pelvic pain and sexual dysfunction in primiparous pregnant women with varying levels of fear of childbirth (FOC). Methods This is a descriptive correlational study. This study was conducted with 400 pregnant women at 24–40 weeks of gestation who applied to the obstetrics polyclinic of a hospital between January 2022 and March 2022. Data were collected through a personal information form, the Wijma Delivery Expectancy Questionnaire (W-DEQ-A), the Pelvic Pain Impact Questionnaire (PPIQ), and Golombok-Rust Inventory of Sexual Satisfaction (GRISS) Female Form. Results Of the 400 pregnant women, 232 (58%) had high/severe FOC. High/severe FOC was a risk factor that negatively affected pelvic pain and sexual function (frequency of sexual intercourse, communication, sexual satisfaction, avoidance, touching, vaginismus, and anorgasmia) in pregnant women (p < 0.000). In addition, pregnant women with high/severe FOC avoided vaginal examination (p = 0.016), had higher fear of vaginal examination (p = 0.004), experienced more pain or burning during sexual intercourse (p = 0.017), and had more fear of pain during sexual intercourse (p = 0.003). Conclusions High/severe FOC during pregnancy is an important risk factor that negatively affects pelvic pain and sexual function. Policy Implications Identifying pregnant women with high/severe FOC and support programs such as antenatal education programs or cognitive coping strategies to cope with FOC may be useful in preventing pelvic pain and sexual functions that may be negatively affected.

An effort to understand parents’ media mediation roles and early childhood children's digital game addiction tendency: A descriptive correlational survey study

AbstractThis study aims to determine whether parents' media mediation roles are related to their early childhood children's digital game addiction tendencies. In addition, it examines whether these variables are related to the child's and parent's digital device usage habits and whether they differ according to various sociodemographic variables and digital device usage habits. In this context, we collected data from 433 parents (mother = 336, father = 97) with children aged 3–6. We analyzed the data using correlation analysis, one-way ANOVA, and t-test. Active-supportive, restrictive-supportive, active-limiting, restrictive-limiting, and active-interpreter roles of parents were negatively related to children's digital game addiction tendencies. In addition, parents' and children's digital device screen time was negatively associated with parents' media mediation roles and positively with children's digital game addiction tendencies. Mothers found their children more likely to have digital game addiction than fathers. Children of parents who play digital games have higher digital game addiction than those of parents who do not play, male children than female, children who have their own digital devices than those who do not, and children who only watch YouTube videos than those who only watch television channels for kids. Finally, we observed that mothers are more active in media mediation roles than fathers and that parents behave more restrictive toward their daughters.

Entrepreneurial leadership style towards sustainability through agile and lean base strategy in private universities

The problem and the aim of the study. Even though previous literature in academia has focused on sustainable business practices and the impact of entrepreneurial leadership style on the sustainability of organizations, there is still a gap in the literature regarding the effects of entrepreneurship leadership on the sustainability of employees and companies. This study sought to identify the degree of the impact of entrepreneurial leadership style towards sustainability through agilebased Strategy compared to lean Strategy in private universities. Research methods. The study’s research methodology employs structural equation modeling (SEM) combined with confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) to assess and validate the measurement model and to estimate indirect effects. This methodological approach aimed at achieving a high degree of confidence by focusing on academic and administrative staff across five private institutions in Jordan. The initial collection involved 400 cases, of which 385 passed data screening and were considered valid for the analysis. Data were gathered using online questionnaires in this descriptive correlational study. Results. Findings from this study on the impact of demographic factors on sustainability and leadership styles in a sample of 400 people (later reduced to 385 after outliers and missing data were removed) shed light on the significance of gender, education level, experience, and management level. A bachelor's degree was possessed by 90.4% of respondents, and the majority of those respondents were male 55.8%. There was also a considerable representation throughout different lengths of work. By examining comments on many characteristics, including Entrepreneurship Leadership Style, Lean and Agile Strategies, and sustainability factors, the Agile Strategy stood up as the top model, achieving an average score of 3.8104. The sustainability component with the highest mean score was Economic Sustainability, which also happened to be the highest rated. Through the use of Structural Equation Modeling (SEM), the study was able to hone down on its findings and ultimately eliminate five items based on item loadings. This resulted in a marked improvement in the new model's fit indices. This improved model outperformed the original one in terms of goodness of fit, as evidenced by a Chi-square of 584.663, RMSEA of 0.048, and CFI of 0.933. Analyzing the relationships between the Entrepreneurial Leadership Style and the sustainability outcomes via the lens of the Agile Strategy was a key finding. The importance of the Agile Strategy in improving sustainability at private institutions in Jordan was further supported by the considerable total impact of the Entrepreneurship Leadership Style on sustainability, as measured by p < 0.05, which was mediated by the Agile Strategy. With important ramifications for educational organization methods, this thorough investigation highlights the usefulness of the Agile Strategy in moderating the leadership influence on sustainability. Conclusion. Research shows that private universities in Jordan are more likely to be sustainable when entrepreneurial leadership is in place, and that agile strategy has a stronger impact on this than lean strategy. This highlights the significance of adaptive leadership strategies for promoting long-term viability in higher education. Based on the results, it would be wise to investigate how various leadership approaches affect sustainability in different types of educational settings. This study paves the way for future research in the field of higher education and beyond to investigate the wider effects of entrepreneurial leadership and strategy on the long-term viability of organizations.

Resistance to technological innovation and brand equity in the banking sector

Abstract Consolidating strategies in the banking sector to reduce the impact of resistance barriers to technological innovation can bring brands closer to older people, thus reinforcing the brand value of banking institutions; therefore, the objective of this research was to identify the incidence of resistance barriers to technological innovation on the dimensions of brand equity in the banking sector by elderly people. For this purpose, a descriptive correlational study was developed with 502 elderly people living in the city of Bogotá, Colombia, aged between 60 and 80 years old. Data collection was carried out using a questionnaire applied in person, which was adjusted and validated based on the information obtained. The questionnaire assessed brand equity components of brand image and awareness, brand associations, perceived quality and performance, and brand loyalty, and included items to assess psychological and functional barriers. A confirmatory factor analysis and structural equation modelling were developed for the different barriers of resistance to technology and for the dimensions of brand equity, identifying that the different types of resistance to innovation affect only the dimensions of brand awareness and brand importance. The results lead to the conclusion that elderly people experience different barriers to using the technological applications of their banking products and that the design of these applications must consider them in order to achieve or maintain brand recognition in this segment, as well as to achieve true financial inclusion for elderly people.

Unraveling The Relationship Between Kindergartners’ Fine Motor Skills with Their Numeracy Skills

Fine motor skills play a fundamental role in a kindergartner's development, serving as the building blocks for more advanced abilities. The purpose of this descriptive correlational study was to determine the influence of the kindergartners’ fine motor skills on their reading and numeracy skills. The study involved 54 kindergartners who were enrolled in a private school in Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines in the School Year 2022-2023. A checklist from Early Childhood was used to assess the fine motor skills of the kindergartners. A researcher-made instrument was also crafted to assess their numeracy. Frequency, mean, percentage, standard deviation and regression analysis were employed to analyse the collected data. The results revealed that the kindergartners’ fine motor skills need improvement, while the numeracy skills were good. Fine motor skills significantly influence the kindergartners’ numeracy skills indicating that kindergartners with better fine motor skills more likely exhibit good performance on their numeracy skills. The findings suggest that kindergartners have to progress and comprehend numerical concepts. Based on the result of the study, it is recommended that kindergarten teachers may provide remedial instruction or any intervention to assist kindergartners who perform poorly in numeracy skills.

THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN NURSING STUDENTS' HEALTH PERCEPTIONS AND HEALTH-SEEKING BEHAVIORS

Examine the effect of health perception on the health-seeking behaviors of nursing students. This descriptive-correlational study was made with a sample of 314 undergraduate nursing students. The Personal Introduction Form, Health Perception Scale, and Health-Seeking Behavior Scale were used to gather data. Kolmogorov Smirnov normality testing and Q-Q graphs were used to evaluate the data's normal distribution. Descriptive statistics, independent group t-tests, one-way variance (ANOVA), Kruskal-Wallis, and Pearson Correlation analysis were used. Additionally, the Dunn-Bonferroni and Tukey tests were used. According to the students' overall health status, between the mean Accuracy sub-dimension scores, a significant difference was found (p

Exploring youth’s satisfaction with Bicol Police Programs and activities in the Philippines

Filipino youths are considered the most valuable resource of the country comprising more than 40 percent of the total Philippine population. This descriptive-correlational study determined the satisfaction level of the 141 samples of young Bicolanos (81 were males and 60 were females) with the Philippine National Police (PNP)’s programs and activities. The multi-stage sampling designs were used to ensure representative samples from each of the six provinces in the Bicol region, Philippines. The gathered quantitative and qualitative data from a validated questionnaire revealed that Bicol youth respondents are generally satisfied with the PNP’s programs and activities in the campaign against criminality, the campaign against illegal drugs, public safety, and public security. The youth respondents in the region felt that they were publicly safe and secure when they observed the PNP’s visible campaigns against criminality and illegal drugs. The paper recommends promoting and enhancing programs and partnerships with the community involving the youth sector such as the out-of-school youth, students, and young professionals.

The Relationship Between Health Literacy and Diabetes Self-Efficacy and Foot Self-Care in Type II Diabetics.

This study was conducted to determine the effect of health literacy on diabetes self-efficacy and foot self-care in type II diabetics. This descriptive correlational study was conducted with 187 people. The research was conducted between 01 June 2021 and 31 December 2021 in a province located in the southeastern region of Turkey. Non-probability purposive sampling was used as the sampling method. An introductory information form, and the Turkish Health Literacy Scale-32 (THLS-32), Diabetes Self-Efficacy Scale and Diabetes Foot Self-Care Behavior Scale (DFSBS) were used in the study. Data were evaluated with frequency, percentage, mean, and correlation analyses using SPSS 25 software. It was determined that the participants had a low education level and were of advanced age, and that the feet of most of the patients were not examined and there were no wounds on their feet. The health literacy level of 57.8% of the participants was found to be insufficient. The mean THLS-32 score was 22.50 ± 10.65, the Diabetes Self-Efficacy Scale mean score was 72.83 ± 11.84, and the Diabetes Foot Self-Care Behavior Scale mean score was 22.60 ± 5.44. It was determined that there was a relationship between the THLS-32 and Diabetes Self-Efficacy score of those with type II diabetes, and that as health literacy increased, diabetes self-efficacy increased (p < 0.05). It was determined that the health literacy level was insufficient, whereas diabetes self-efficacy and foot self-care were at a good level. It was found that as health literacy increased, self-efficacy increased. Information on health literacy is effective in coping with the disease. For this reason, information on health literacy should be given from an early age.

Long COVID symptoms and associated factors in registered nurses with COVID-19

Purpose: The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has had significant physical and psychological impacts on registered nurses (RNs). This study aimed to identify long COVID symptoms and their associated factors specifically among RNs.Methods: This descriptive correlational study’s sample comprised 189 nurses (31.57±5.98 years, 93.7% female) in Korea. Self-reported long COVID symptoms were assessed using the COVID-19 Yorkshire Rehabilitation Scale. Data were collected from December 31, 2022, to January 13, 2023, using the online survey method and were analyzed using independent t-test, Wilcoxon signed-rank test, one-way ANOVA, Pearson’s correlation, and a multiple linear regression analysis with the IBM SPSS Statistics 26.0 program.Results: A total of 179 participants (94.7%) experienced one or more long COVID symptoms. The most prevalent symptoms were weakness (77.8%), fatigue (68.3%), breathlessness (67.7%), cough/throat sensitivity/voice change (50.3%), and sleep problems (50.3%). The factors related to long COVID symptoms were marital status, type of institution, working time, acute COVID-19 symptoms, and vaccination status. The quarantine period (β=.26, p&lt;.001) and the nursing workforce after COVID-19 (β=-.17, p=.018) were significantly associated with long COVID symptoms (Adjusted R&lt;sup&gt;2&lt;/sup&gt;=.33).Conclusion: Providing comprehensive recognition is necessary for the understanding of long COVID symptoms and their associated factors among nurses and could promote a long COVID symptom management education program targeted at nurses. Moreover, it could facilitate effective nursing care and education plans for long COVID patients.

Prevalence and risk factors of delirium of older adults after cardiac surgery at the intensive care unit: A retrospective study

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to identify the prevalence and risk factors of delirium of older adults after cardiac surgery at the intensive care unit (ICU). Methods: A retrospective descriptive correlational study design was used. Among 675 older adults who admitted to ICU after cardiac surgery in a tertiary hospital from May 2021 to April 2022, 528 were selected for data analysis. Data were collected through electronic medical records. Delirium and pain intensity were evaluated using the Confusion Assessment Method-Intensive Care Unit and Critical Care Non-verbal Pain Scale, respectively. Results: The incidence rate of delirium was 41.3% (n=218). Multivariate logistic regression analysis of the variables identified that ICU length of stay (odds ratio [OR]=1.77, p&lt;.001), anesthesia time (OR=1.21, p=.016), pain intensity (OR=1.14, p=.044), and age (OR=1.07, p=.002) were identified as risk factors of delirium after cardiac surgery. Conclusion: ICU length of stay, anesthesia time, pain score, and advanced age should be considered as the prevention and management of delirium at the intensive care unit of older adults after cardiac surgery.

PERCEIVED IMPACT OF PRAYER ON COLLEGE STUDENTS’ ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE

Prayer has long been recognized for its potential to positively impact well-being and influence academic performance positively. However, contemporary modern-day trends indicate a decline in prayer practices among millennials and a rising number of individuals with no religious affiliation. This descriptive correlational study aimed to determine the effects of prayer on academic performance as perceived by college students of De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde in a BIBCHUR (Bible and Church) course. An online survey was administered to 249 participants selected through convenient and purposive sampling to get their perspectives. Data were analyzed through mean and Pearson’s r to answer the research questions. Results showed that students’ perception of prayer is 3.40, or prayer moderately affects academic performance. This result indicates a negligible correlation between prayer and academic performance, or 0.0516. Therefore, the recommendation includes deepening prayer life through sustaining faith communities, enhancing formation programs, and developing resources for students’ spiritual growth to achieve holistic learning.