Family Health Problems Research Articles

Treatment motivation in adolescent girls with obesity

Background. The prevalence of obesity among children is increasing, which is a serious healthcare problem. In healthcare, the problem of motivation affects an important area that reflects its effectiveness – patient motivation for treatment. A decrease in treatment motivation reduces therapeutic effect, increases the complication rate of the underlying disease, reduces the quality of life of patients and increases treatment costs.The aim of the work. To identify the differences in treatment motivation in adolescent girls with obesity.Materials and methods. The pilot study was carried out at the clinic of the Scientific Centre for Family Health and Human Reproduction Problems. The study included 40 girls aged 14–16 years suffering from grade 1 obesity. To study treatment motivation, we used the following methods: J. Nuttin’s, D. McClelland’s, S.R. Panteleev’s, J.K. Collins’, method of the self-conception research, the “Type of Attitude Towards the Disease” method; attitude towards the disease.Results. The study showed that the adolescents who were admitted into hospital for the first time had higher treatment motivation during the study than the adolescents who were readmitted into hospital. The adolescents who were readmitted into hospital felt guilty remorse, anxious suspiciousness, and fear of failure. The dominant type of treatment motivation in both groups consisted of the following attitudes: achieving symptomatic improvement; receiving a “secondary gain” from the disease; other motivation (passive position).Conclusion. The obtained data from the study of treatment motivation in adolescent girls with obesity can be used to optimize the process of therapy of such patients in a hospital setting.

Validation of the Employment Precariousness Scale and its associations with mental health outcomes: results from a prospective community-based study of pregnant women and their partners in Dresden, Germany

ObjectiveTo translate the Employment Precariousness Scale (EPRES) from Spanish into German (EPRES-Ge), adapt it to the German context, assess the psychometric properties and show prospective associations with mental health outcomes...

A national research survey of childhood autism assessment services in the UK: empirical evidence of diagnostic practice, challenges and improvement opportunities

BackgroundThe UK National Health Service (NHS) Long Term Plan aims to reduce waiting times for childhood autism diagnostic assessment and improve parent and child satisfaction. This empirical research investigated current...

Analysis of Family Nursing Problems: Inability of Family Coping in Tuberculosis Families with Diabetes Mellitus

Tuberculosis (TB) and Diabetes Mellitus (DM) are two health problems that are quite large epidemiologically and have a major impact globally because they are both chronic and interrelated diseases. Diabetes Mellitus health problems with tuberculosis can change coping in the family, the family will provide adaptive behaviors such as supporting sick family members or maladaptive such as limiting himself to adapt to family health problems. The purpose of this study is to analyze family nursing problems: family coping disabilities in Tuberculosis with Diabetes Mellitus families in the working area of the Ajung Health Center. The participants in this study were two families in the working area of the Ajung Health Center, Jember Regency, namely Mr. L's family and Mrs. N's family. This study was conducted through family nursing care coaching for 3 weeks, assisted families were given family nursing care with 6 times visits for 30 minutes. This case study method emphasizes the analysis of nursing problems from family coping disabilities in Tuberculosis with Diabetes Mellitus families in depth, meaning researchers who want to examine a single event. The results of the case study showed that both families had nursing problems, family coping disabilities. As a nurse, it is very important to recognize the emotional and psychological difficulties experienced by adapting families and learn how to coping with family coping disabilities. Providing emotional support is part of a nurse's job, understanding the nursing diagnosis in this case is key.

Utility and Implementation of the Distress Thermometer for Cancer Patients: A Cross-Sectional Study From Saudi Arabia.

Background Cancer patients suffer from variable degrees of distress. The distress thermometer (DT) is a valuable tool for screening those patients for distress. Few studies have addressed the utility of DT in screening cancer patients in Saudi Arabia. We aimed to measure the distress level of adult cancer patients utilizing the DT and identify the appropriate measures and interventions required to improve this population's well-being. Methods This cross-sectional study was carried out at the oncology center of King Saud University Medical City (KSUMC), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Enrollment criteria were Saudi adults (≥14 years old), with a diagnosis of cancer, whogave informed consent. They were screened for distress using the DT and its associated problem list (PL). A workflow for a psycho-oncology supportive program was suggested. Results Using DT at a cut-off score of ≥4, 22% of patients had significant distress. The most frequent problems reported were loss/change of physical activity, swelling/edema, change in eating, family health problems, and child care. The multivariable binary regression analysis showed that sadness, depression, worry/anxiety, fear, loss of interest, change in appearance, taking care of myself, swelling/edema, and memory/concentration problems were independent factors for significant distress in our cohort. The suggested workflow could effectively be implemented among cancer patients. Conclusion The current study's findings support previous reports concerning the utility of DT in screening cancer patients for distress. A considerable number of Saudi cancer patients suffered from significant distress, which was significantly related to the emotional, spiritual, social, and religious aspects of their problems. We suggested a workflow by which cancer centers can implement DT screening after developing a plan for timely distress evaluation, with further proper management and referrals accordingly. Additional studies are warranted.

Evaluation of absenteeism and presenteeism status of factory employees.

While absenteeism refers to not attending work, presenteeism is defined as not being present at work. These two conditions, which negatively affect employee health, can be indicators of work efficiency, work peace, work safety and work engagement. Several factors were evaluated in this study concerning absenteeism and presenteeism among factory workers. This cross-sectional study was conducted among workers in a factory operating in a heavy industry in southern Turkey in 2021. A survey consisting of 57 questions was applied to 152 factory workers by face-to-face interview method. The participants' behaviour over the last month was evaluated regarding absenteeism and presenteeism. It was reported that 24 (15.8%) of all employees were absent from work in the last month (absenteeism), excluding holidays and sick leave, and that 20 (13.2%) employees engaged in presenteeism, working when they should not have been at the workplace. There was a high absenteeism rate among employees who had an acute illness and were dissatisfied with their jobs. Several factors have been associated with presenteeism, including poor economic conditions, family health problems, previous unemployment, working overtime, job dissatisfaction, poor relationships with colleagues and difficulty finding a replacement, acute illness, sleep problems and fatigue. To increase the productivity and commitment of employees, it may be useful to identify the reasons for absenteeism and present behaviours, to facilitate effective interpersonal communication skills by examining the organisational climate of employees, and to regulate workload based on a comprehensive assessment of the health status of employees.

노인 장기요양기관 이용자의 일상스트레스가 삶의 질에 미치는 영향

The purpose of this study was to investigate the impact of daily stress on the quality of life of users of long-term care facilities for the elderly from October 2021 to April 2022, surveying and analyzing a total of 374 elderly care facilities in Seoul, Gyeonggi, and Chungcheong, and the results of the study are as follows. As for the impact of daily stress on quality of life, it can be seen that physical satisfaction decreases as health problems (=-.320) and economic problems (=-.287) increase. It can be seen that psychological satisfaction decreases as economic problems (=-.277) and health problems (=-.215) increase. It can be seen that social satisfaction decreases as family problems (=-.328) and health problems (=-.166) increase. In terms of satisfaction with the indoor living environment, it can be seen that the higher the economic problems (=-.160) and family problems (=-.146), the lower the satisfaction. In terms of satisfaction with the outdoor living environment, it can be seen that the higher the family problems (=-.194) and economic problems (=-.149), the lower the satisfaction. In this study, it was found that family problems affect social satisfaction, indoor and outdoor satisfaction, and economic problems affect physical satisfaction, psychological satisfaction, and indoor living environment satisfaction in order. Health problems affect physical satisfaction, psychological satisfaction, and social satisfaction, so efforts are needed to solve health problems. Therefore, in order to improve the quality of life of the elderly who use long-term care institutions, efforts to improve family relationships and opportunities for social participation can be expanded so that the elderly are not isolated or alienated.

Government Health Expenditure and Policy for Public Health Outcomes: A Systematic Literature Review

INTRODUCTION: The level of good governance, the efficiency of the healthcare system, and socioeconomic vulnerabilities all affect public health outcomes. Despite potential gains in terms of health outcomes, public healthcare investment has been extremely low in low-income countries. By improving the consolidation of healthcare system performance, this study helps the government and policymakers improve the quality of life in developing countries. MATERIALS AND METHODS: This study aims to assess the government health expenditure and policy for public health outcomes. The research is based on a review of empirical studies and reports. The PubMed search engine was used to locate research publications on government health expenditure and policy for public health outcomes. The PubMed Open Database was applied to find the publications using the keywords “health expenditure” and “health policy”. All papers that were published from January 1, 2013, to January 31, 2024, were checked for the study. 121 research papers were discovered during the initial inquiry; five duplicate articles were eliminated, and 84 were irrelevant to the study. Finally, 25 research papers and reports were selected for evaluation with the study titled “ Government Health Expenditure and Policy for Public Health Outcomes: A Systematic Literature Review”. RESULTS: Raising the nation’s social health insurance (SHI) coverage does not guarantee universal health care (UHC) or improved financial security. Extremely few people in poverty have health insurance and attempts to give them coverage through exemptions and waivers have not had the intended effect. To prevent families from being ruined due to family health problems, an innovative insurance plan needs to be created. Supply-side strategies, or health infrastructure, are needed to expand access to high-quality medical treatment. CONCLUSIONS: The quality of life in developing nations is directly improved by the consolidation of healthcare system performance, suggesting that policymakers should step in and offer financial and political help through a variety of policy options. Curative and preventive care are provided by health systems, which can greatly enhance people’s health. Developing a robust health finance system has been a primary objective for numerous countries worldwide, as increased public spending on healthcare leads to better health outcomes and more effective healthcare services. Financial limitations are one of the largest barriers to obtaining high-quality healthcare. A national health insurance program increased public financing for healthcare, and the construction of community-based clinics in rural areas could all contribute to the nation’s transition to universal health care. Policymakers ought to pay greater attention to the quality of care since it significantly affects the amount of money that patients must pay out-of-pocket. Governments must develop new internal financing sources and devise strategies to refocus on health promotion and prevention.

Administrative Burden of the Compensation Claim System - Physicians and Union Compensation Representatives’ Views

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is the third leading cause of death worldwide, causing 3.23 million deaths in 2019. Cigarettes are the leading cause of this disease. However, workplace exposures, including those in the mining industry, may also lead to COPD. These exposures include dust and fumes that can be higher for mineral industry workers who work in confined areas. As a result, workers in the minerals industry may submit compensation claims. Sadly, work-related COPD is not well compensated or recognized by the Ontario Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB). Physicians and union representatives struggle to complete forms and have claims approved, and because of this, workers can struggle with money, family, and mental health problems. This qualitative narrative study used in-depth telephone interviews (eight) to collect information. The information collected from physicians (four) and union representatives (four) was analyzed to understand their perspectives and experiences when assisting workers with compensation claims. This is the first study to examine how COPD could affect underground mineral workers in Northeastern Ontario. Themes identified in this study include 1) additional administrative and human support resources are required, 2) smoking cessation is essential, 3) COPD is a crippling disease, 4) education is required to support documenting an occupational illness, 5) the compensation claim process is challenging; 6) occupational diseases are challenging to prove, 7) occupational COPD is costly. This study may help with compensation services and provide support for physicians and union representatives involved with an underground mineral worker diagnosed with occupational COPD.

Hubungan Dukungan Keluarga Dengan Tingkat Stres Pada Lansia di Lingkungan V Kelurahan Bailang Kecamatan Bunaken

Family support is a form that should be given to the family that is included in the implementation of stress on the elderly because through the family health problems can arise and can be overcome.This study aims to find out if there is a relationship between family support and the stress level of the elderly in the poor environment v poor environment The objective of the research employed in this study is to describe the nature or qualities of a symptom, event, or occurrence that is currently taking place. The methodology used is quantitative research with a descriptive analytical research design. Cross tabulation statistical tests showed that there was no relationship between family support and stress levels in the elderly in the Bailang district of Bunaken. The study used the spearman rank test, with the result of the correlation coefficient analysis obtained a value (P) = 0.905 ≥ α. Based on the results of the research, analysis of data, and discussion, it can be concluded that: Family support for the elderly in the Environment V Kelurahan Bailang District Bunaken majority is good. Stress level in the Elderly In the Environments V kelurahan bailang district Bunaken is severe majority. There is no significant relationship of family support with the stress level in older persons in the neighborhoods V Kelorahan Bailang Districts Bunaken (p≥0,05) with a weak non-significance of 0.905

SURVEI MAWAS DIRI DI POSYANDU ANGGREK 2 KELURAHAN BELO KOTA KUPANG

National health development focuses on preventive and promotive efforts to increase awareness, willingness, and the ability to live healthily for everyone. The activities carried out at the Anggrek 2 Belo Sikumana Posyandu used the stages of work, namely: Conducting an anamnesis with several residents in the area and providing KIE to residents in the area. Conduct a through evaluation of processes and performance as well as reporting of all activity results, including temporary conclusions and suggestions for further activities. From the results of the Self-Introspective Survey, it was found that there was still a lack of public knowledge and information about the health problems surrounding them. It was also found that the information they obtained regarding a health problem was obtained if someone in their family experienced it, direct information from health workers and the public media around them. There is still a lack of information that they know about health problems such as stunting, information on prenatal care, childbirth, and information on complete basic immunization. From the survey results it was also found that there was still a lack of community behavior in maintaining health such as exercising and washing hands due to the bathroom being outside the home. Education related to family and community health problems needs to be carried out so that public health knowledge increases and a better understanding of existing health problems.

Revisiting the caregiver stress process: Does family caregiving really lead to worse mental health outcomes?

While the act of caregiving is often characterized as a stressful experience detrimental to mental health, recent studies are challenging this view by reporting robust health and well-being benefits linked to family caregiving. The current study attempted to provide an explanation of this apparent paradox by focusing on the role played by family health problems in the association between being a caregiver and mental health. Framed within the life course perspective and focusing on caregiving provided to aging mothers, the current study aimed 1) to demonstrate how the linkage between caregiving and depression reported in earlier studies may be misleading and 2) to further investigate whether caregiving to an aging mother may lead to any mental health benefits. Using longitudinal data drawn from the nationally representative US Health and Retirement Study, I follow adult children 50 and older who had a living mother during the observation period (N = 4812; 18,442 person-wave observations). A series of within-between random effects models were estimated to explicate how health conditions of aging mothers (i.e., disability and dementia) and caregiving transitions of adult children were associated with changes in depressive symptoms of adult children. Findings demonstrated that caregiving transitions were unrelated to depressive symptoms among adult children once the model controlled for the confounding effects of having their mother experience disability and dementia. Further, caregiving behavior was found to buffer the direct detrimental effect of maternal disability on adult children’s depressive symptoms. This study adds to the growing body of research that cautions against characterizing caregiving as a chronic stressor detrimental to mental health and further echoes earlier calls for a more balanced portrayal of caregiving in policy reports and research literature.

Parent-child Discrepancies in Reporting Children’s Mental Health: Do Physical Custody Arrangements in Post-separation Families Matter?

Most analyses of children’s well-being in separated families are based on reports provided by parents. Thus, the question arises whether discrepancies between parents’ proxy reports and children’s self-reports exist and whether they impact explanatory models of children’s well-being. Since a family’s physical custody arrangement could systematically affect parents’ ratings of their children’s mental health, and this association has not been examined before, this study investigates parent-child discrepancies in reporting children’s mental health problems in separated families with different physical custody arrangements. Drawing on data from the German Family Panel (pairfam), multinomial logistic regression and multilevel mixed-effects models were estimated for 786 parent-child dyads nested in 622 families with children between the ages of 9 and 17. To measure children’s mental health, we used two subscales (emotional and conduct problems) of the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ). The findings suggested that the relationship between physical custody arrangements and children’s mental health differs depending on whether the children’s or the parents’ data are used. Physical custody arrangements and informant discrepancies were not associated. Parents’ mental health and the quality of parent-child relationships appear more relevant in understanding informant discrepancies than physical custody arrangements.

Insomnia Burden among Informal Caregivers of Hospitalized Lung Cancer Patients and Its Influencing Factors

ObjectiveThis study aimed to reveal the insomnia burden and relevant influencing factors among informal caregivers (ICs) of hospitalized patients with lung cancer. MethodsA cross-sectional study on ICs of hospitalized patients with lung cancer was conducted from December 31, 2020 to December 31, 2021. ICs’ burden was assessed using the Caregiver Reaction Assessment (CRA), Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS), and Insomnia Severity Index (ISI). Linear and logistic regression models were used to identify the influencing factors. ResultsAmong 289 ICs of hospitalized patients with lung cancer, 83 (28.72%), 53 (18.34%), and 14 (4.84%) ICs experienced mild, moderate, and severe insomnia, respectively. The scores concerning self-esteem, lack of family support, financial problems, disturbed schedule, and health problems were 4.32 ± 0.53, 2.24 ± 0.79, 2.84 ± 1.14, 3.63 ± 0.77, and 2.44 ± 0.95, respectively. ICs with higher Activities of Daily Living Scale (ADLS) scores were associated with a lower risk of insomnia, with an odd ratio (OR) and 95% confidence interval (CI) of 0.940 (0.898–0.983). Among the ICs, female gender (OR = 2.597), alcohol consumption (OR = 3.745), underlying medical conditions (OR = 11.765), long-term caregiving experience (OR = 37.037), and higher monthly expenses (OR = 5.714) were associated with a high risk of insomnia. ConclusionOf the hospitalized patients with lung cancer, 51.9% experienced insomnia. Patients’ ADL, ICs gender, alcohol consumption, underlying medical conditions, caregiving duration, and monthly expenses were influencing factors. Therefore, prompt screening and early intervention for ICs of patients with lung cancer is necessary.

Family adversity and health characteristics associated with intimate partner violence in children and parents presenting to health care: a population-based birth cohort study in England

Little is known about the clinical characteristics of children and parents affected by intimate partner violence (IPV) presenting in health-care settings. We examined the associations between family adversities, health characteristics, and IPV in children and parents using linked electronic health records (EHRs) from primary and secondary care between 1 year before and 2 years after birth (the first 1000 days). We compared parental health problems in in children and parents with and without recorded IPV. We developed a population-based birth cohort of children and parents (aged 14-60 years) in England, comprising linked EHRs from mother-child pairs (with no identified father) and mother-father-child triads. We followed the cohort across general practices (Clinical Practice Research Datalink GOLD), emergency departments, outpatient visits, hospital admissions, and mortality records. Family adversities included 33 clinical indicators of parental mental health problems, parental substance misuse, adverse family environments, and high-risk child maltreatment-related presentations. Parental health problems included 12 common comorbidities, ranging from diabetes and cardiovascular diseases to chronic pain or digestive diseases. We used adjusted and weighted logistic-regression models to estimate the probability of IPV (per 100 children and parents) associated with each adversity, and period prevalences of parental health problems associated with IPV. We included 129 948 children and parents, comprising 95 290 (73·3%) mother-father-child triads and 34 658 (26·7%) mother-child pairs only between April 1, 2007, and Jan 29, 2020. An estimated 2689 (2·1%) of 129 948 children and parents (95% CI 2·0-2·3) had recorded IPV and 54 758 (41·2%; 41·5-42·2) had any family adversity between 1 year before and 2 years after birth. All family adversities were significantly associated with IPV. Most parents and children with IPV had recorded adversities (1612 [60·0%] of 2689) before their first IPV recording. The probability of IPV was 0·6 per 100 children and parents (95% CI 0·5-0·6) with no adversity, increasing to 4·4 per 100 children per parents (4·2-4·7) with one adversity, and up to 15·1 per 100 parents and children (13·6-16·5) with three of more adversities. Mothers with IPV had a significantly higher prevalence of both physical (73·4% vs 63·1%, odds ratio [OR] 1·6, 95% CI 1·4-1·8) and mental health problems (58·4% vs 22·2%, OR 4·9, 4·4-5·5) than mothers without IPV. Fathers with IPV had a higher prevalence of mental health problems (17·8% vs 7·1%, OR 2·8, 2·4-3·2) and similar prevalences of physical health problems than those without IPV (29·6% vs 32·4%, OR 0·9, 0·8-1·0). Two in five of the children and parents presenting to health care had recorded parental mental health problems, parental substance misuse, adverse family environments, or high-risk presentations of maltreatment in the first 1000 days. One in 22 children and parents with family adversity also had recorded IPV before age 2 years. Primary and secondary care staff should safely ask about IPV when parents or children present with family adversity or health problems associated with IPV, and respond appropriately. NIHR Policy Research Programme.

Burden of Family Caregivers of Patients with Oral Cancer in Home Care in Taiwan.

Oral cancer is currently the fourth leading cause of cancer-related death in Taiwan. The complications and side effects of oral cancer treatment cause a tremendous burden on patients' family caregivers. This study explored the burden on primary family caregivers of patients with oral cancer and its related factors. One hundred and seven patients with oral cancer and their primary family caregivers were included through convenience sampling. The Caregiver Reaction Assessment (CRA) scale was employed as the primary research instrument. The primary factors of caregiver burden, in descending order, were disrupted schedules (M = 3.19, SD = 0.84), a lack of family support (M = 2.82, SD = 0.85), health problems (M = 2.67, SD = 0.68), and financial problems (M = 2.59, SD = 0.84). The CRA scores of the caregivers differed significantly in terms of education level (t = 2.57, p < 0.05) and household income (F = 4.62, p < 0.05), which significantly predicted caregiver burden (R2 = 0.11, F = 4.32, p = 0.007). The study results provide a reference for healthcare professionals to identify the factors for family caregiver burden, as well as the characteristics of patients and family caregivers particularly vulnerable to caregiver burden, thus improving family-centred care.

Increasing the value of Community-Based Education through Interprofessional Education

Introduction: This study aimed to examine the usefulness of Community Based-Education (CBE) and Interprofessional Education (IPE) to community health outcomes. Methods: The design was a mixed-method study. Each small group worked together to identify family health problems, implement interventions, and evaluate the results. The Readiness for Interprofessional Learning Scale (RIPLS) questionnaire was applied to compare students' perceptions before and after the implementation. In addition, qualitative data were acquired from students' comments on the questionnaire, interviews with community representatives, and FGDs with instructors at the end of the program. Results: Three hundred and sixty-seven out of 465 students returned the completed paired questionnaire (78.9 % response rate). Paired t-test showed that student perception of responsibility slightly increased, whereas teamwork and collaboration, negative and positive professional identity decreased somewhat. However, most pre-post students' responses already trended to the positive side (scales 4 and 5). Moreover, the Chi-square test showed that pre-post students' confidence levels significantly increased. Most small groups of students successfully empowered the community to solve health problems. Students, instructors, and representatives of community members appreciated the program. However, several students felt their instructors were not motivated to mentor their tasks, and sometimes they had difficulty conducting home visits together. Conclusion: This study showed that the combination of CBE-IPE contributes to more favourable community health outcomes. However, it was challenging in several aspects of preparation, including highly motivated instructors. Nevertheless, pre and post-implementation students' attitudes are still positive.

COUNSELLING AND LANGUAGE EDUCATION AS TOOLS FOR PROMOTING FAMILY HEALTHCARE IN A DIVERSE SOCIETY IN NIGERIA

In medical and health care centres, the medical practitioners and health care specialists make provision of support and medical treatment to the individuals, particularly the ones who suffer from health problems and illnesses. Apart from medical treatment and facilities, the individuals need to be provided with health care counselling and language. It was shown that, ccounselling and language education focuse upon in imparting information in terms of ways of promoting good health and well-being of an individual and the family at large. Furthermore, it focuses on ways to prevent the occurrence of family health problems, illnesses and promoting healthy lifestyles. Counselling education for family healthcare takes place simultaneously with medical treatment. When medical practitioners and health care specialists are providing treatment to health problems and illnesses, they need to provide counselling as well. Counselling in terms of health care is considered important in the case of physical as well as psychological health. The important measures to promote health care counselling are, conducting analysis of areas, augmenting one’s knowledge, improving communication skills, implementing listening skills, implementing anti-discrimination policies, concentrating on facts, focusing on personality traits of counselees, focusing on reflection, practicing rephrasing and summarising and writing. The areas requiring the implementation of health care counselling are in terms of promoting good health, preventing diseases and health problems, curbing psychological problems, promoting healthy mind-sets, and promoting healthy lifestyles. Finally, it can be stated, Counselling and language education contribute significantly in making provision of knowledge and understanding to the individuals in promoting good health and well-being. There is need to be ensured that counselling is suitable to the individuals. The medical practitioners, health care specialists and professional counsellors need to make use of innovative methods in counselling sessions.

PISANG GEN ALFA: Smartphone Application for Mental Health Families of Alpha Generation in Indonesia

Families with alpha generation in the industrial era 4.0 have problems in mental health care, however, effortare made to prevent the occurrence through health education. The prevention model in the industrial revolution era 4.0 used a mobile application on a smart phone. PISANG GEN ALFA is a smartphone application that contains the method of parenting, assertive care, and stress management. The purpose of this study is to develop PISANG GEN ALFA as an application for reducing mental health problems in families with alpha generation. The application was developed through two stages, the first was carried out by creating application content and sophisticated systems by technology experts. Furthermore, in the second stage, a perception test was performed in the fields of mental, pediatric, and maternity nursing. Then, 100 families with alpha generation children were assessed in Malang Regency, East Java, Indonesia using a learning media questionnaire, and Intraclass Correlation Coefficients (ICC) test. The application consists of Education menu about PISANG GEN ALFA, parenting in industrial revolution era 4.0, stress prevention and management, assertive care, and parenting tension. The statistical analysis showed the value of 0.875, while the average of 3 assessors was 0.964&gt; 0.5 (high stability). Furthermore, from the diligence results, 86.78% of the families stated that the application was very suitable for use, while 13.22% commented that it was feasible. PISANG GEN ALFA was a health education application used for families with alpha generation children in reducing mental health problems during parenting.

Procrastination and Parenting Styles in Retrospective Evaluation of Adolescents

We examined a retrospective assessment of their parenting style and its relation to procrastination. Most studies focus on parents’ reports; therefore, we sought to determine how children see it. The association between parenting style and the behaviour of their offspring seems obvious. Nevertheless, reports on associations between parenting styles and procrastination raise questions. All the more so because procrastination results in academic and work failures, the disruption of family life, and mental and health problems. The target group encompassed 130 Polish high school students (92 girls and 38 boys), all aged 17, and came from middle-class families. We used two tests: the Parental Authority Questionnaire and the Pure Procrastination Scale. The correlation analysis did not confirm the relationship between procrastination and gender or the number of siblings. The study showed that parenting style is essential for children’s well-being, self-regulation, and academic achievements, which are closely linked to procrastination behaviours. The coupled parenting styles of both parents have a greater impact on children’s well-being, self-regulation, and academic achievements than the mother’s and father’s styles considered separately. It shows a need to offer parents support in the raising of their children, which should be taken into consideration by educators and policymakers.