Feelings Of Insecurity Research Articles

Health-related Quality of Life and Determinants of the Mental Dimension Among Tunisian Nurses in Public Hospitals.

The health-related quality of life (HR-QoL) has been in-creasingly investigated in health sciences. The Objectives of this study are to evaluate the HR-QoL among nurses in Tunisian public hospitals and to identify the determinants of its mental dimension. A cross-sectional, bi-centric study was conducted within a representative sample of the 1,179 nurses assigned to 28 departments of two Tunisian public hospitals. A structured inquiry (socio-professional characteristics, occupational perceived workload) and validated questionnaires (SF12, Job Content Questionnaire of Karasek, Work Ability Index) have been completed. Response rate was equal to 97.34%. The mean age of nurses was 42.60 ± 21 years. Nearly half of caregivers (49.07%) had a poor mental quality of life. The multivariate analysis concluded that mental HR-QoL was correlated with the female gender (0.010), obesity and the non-practice of regular physical activity (0.027), musculoskeletal diseases (<10-3), the low ability to work (<10-3). This deterioration of the mental HR-QoL dimension was also associated with the job tenure (0.002), the perceived workload (0.015), and conflictual relationships with colleagues (0.006) the feeling of insecurity at work (0.034), and the intention to leave the profession early (0.007) Conclusion: The results of this study showed that a considerable number of nurses had a poor mental quality of life. This study also identified factors associated with this deterioration. Acting on these determining factors may improve the well-being and global health of nurses, as well as their work performance and quality of care provided.

Gambaran Perasaan Insecure di Kalangan Mahasiswa yang Mengalami Kecanduan Media Sosial Tiktok

TikTok is one of the results of advances in the world of technology that can make it easier for someone to do anything online. It is not surprising that most people today use various social media to disseminate the information they get, both in groups and individually. The purpose of the study is to get an overview of the feelings of insecurity among Satya Wacana Christian University psychology students who are addicted to TikTok social media, as well as the factors that affect insecurity that cause feelings of insecurity among Satya Wacana Christian University psychology students who are addicted to TikTok social media. This type of research is qualitative research with a phenomenological research design. Data collection in this study used interviews and observations of 3 participants. This study uses technical triangulation and time triangulation as a test of the credibility of the data. From the results of this study, it was found that the insecurity of the Satya Wacana Christian University psychology faculty students felt anxious and nervous about their own appearance, as well as a feeling of lack of confidence in their abilities. There are factors that affect the insecurity of Satya Wacana Christian University psychology students, namely comparing their work too much and comparing their physical appearance to other people who are more famous.

Experiences of Mothers Receiving Donated Embryos.

The efficacy of Assisted Reproductive Techniques (ARTs) or technologies used to treat infertile couples has been approved. One such technique is embryo donation. However, there is insufficient knowledge of the experiences of mothers receiving donated embryos. Thus, the present study was conducted with the aim to determine the experiences of mothers receiving donated embryos. This qualitative conventional content analysis study was conducted in 2018 for 8 months (from February to September). The research setting was Royan Institute. Mothers receiving donated embryos were selected from among those who were pregnant or were at the postpartum stage using the purposive sampling method. A total of 15 interviews were performed with 13 participants. The qualitative data were collected using deep unstructured interviews and analyzed using the Graneheim and Lundman (2004) method in (version 10; VERBI GmbH, Berlin, Germany) software. Data analysis resulted in 412 open codes that were then categorized into 7 main categories and their subcategories. The main categories were as follows: sociocultural constraint, feeling of insecurity in personal and family identity, protection of personal and family identity, confounded support, pressure and hardship, and achieving relative tranquility. The results of this study showed that the mothers who underwent embryo donation experienced feelings of insecurity regarding both individual and family identities, were confronted with sociocultural difficulties, and faced various pressures. It is suggested that future care plans be focused on the identity crisis of these families and the children resulting from these methods, and that future plans balance the socioeconomic pressures resulting from the use of these methods.

School bullying victimization and post-traumatic stress symptoms in adolescents: the mediating roles of feelings of insecurity and self-disclosure

BackgroundPosttraumatic stress symptoms (PTSSs) is known to be a typical problem for school bullying victims. However, the underlying mechanism between school bullying victimization and PTSSs remains unknown. This study examined the mediating roles of feelings of insecurity and self-disclosure in the relationship between school bullying victimization and PTSSs in adolescents.MethodsSelf-report questionnaires were used to assess 5013 adolescents; 443 of them with school bullying experiences were selected to carry out this study.ResultsThe results found that school bullying victimization was directly related to more PTSSs, indirectly associated with more PTSSs through feelings of insecurity, and through the path from feelings of insecurity to self-disclosure. However, school bullying victimization did not exert an indirect effect on PTSSs through one step effect of self-disclosure.ConclusionsThese findings indicated that feelings of insecurity and self-disclosure mediated the relationship between school bullying victimization and PTSSs. The psychological service should reduce adolescents’ feelings of insecurity and give them more chances to disclose their bullying experiences.

FACTORS OF TRANSFORMATION OF THE SELF-CONCEPT OF PERSONALITY

The self-concept of an individual is constantly in interaction with the environment, which often has a negative impact on it. A positive self-concept is an important condition for the full functioning of an individual. A positive self-concept manifests itself through a person's positive attitude towards himself/herself, adequate self-esteem, a sense of his/her own integrity, and the desire to realize his/her potential. A person with a formed positive self-concept is characterized by stable psychological health and, in general, has a high level of psychological well-being. The self-concept of an individual faces various life challenges every day, functions in traumatic situations, is influenced by the social environment, and therefore can undergo transformations. Often, a person is not aware of these transformations, but notices that his/her life has changed for the worse - apathy, feelings of insecurity, emotional exhaustion, decreased self-esteem, etc. have appeared. These negative formations appear due to the transformation of the self-concept, therefore, the study of the factors and features of this process is necessary for the development of measures to overcome the consequences, restore harmony, and master effective strategies of behavior in specific situations. The self-concept of an individual is affected by two groups of factors - external and internal. They cause constructive and destructive transformations that lead to the formation of a positive or negative self-concept. Empirically, transformation factors were identified for two components of self-concept: emotional-evaluative and behavioral. The constructive transformation of the emotional-evaluative component of the self-concept of the individual takes place under the influence of emotional stability, dominance, courage, straightforwardness, trustworthiness, calmness and relaxation, the desire for creativity, flexibility in communication, tolerance for uncertainty, values and autonomy, constructive sexuality, constructive aggression, constructive external delimitation of the Self, constructive anxiety, satisfaction with work experience in the specialty. The constructive transformation of the behavioral component of the self-concept of the individual takes place under the influence of courage, expressiveness, trustworthiness, dominance and calmness, constructive narcissism, constructive aggression, constructive external demarcation of the self. Destructive transformation of the emotional-evaluative component of the self-concept of a person occurs under the influence of emotional stability, courage, practicality of directness, anxiety, radicalism, intolerance of uncertainty, disorientation in time, contact and autonomy, deficit aggression, destructive anxiety, constructive narcissism, deficit narcissism, constructive internal demarcation of self. The destructive transformation of the behavioral component of the self-concept of the individual occurs under the influence of radicalism, sociability, courage, emotional stability, contact, values, destructive narcissism, constructive external demarcation of the self, deficient external demarcation of the self.

Impact of Urinary Incontinence on Quality of Life

Introduction. Urinary incontinence is the uncontrolled outflow of urine at the age of a person’s life when it should be under voluntary control. It occurs in both sexes but is more common in women. Incontinence is a major social, medical and hygienic problem. Quality of life is seriously threatened when incontinence occurs and limits the individual’s daily functioning. Aim. To identify the impact of urinary incontinence on the quality of life by reviewing research papers and professional literature. Methods. The study was focused on the analysis of data on the quality of life of patients diagnosed with urinary incontinence. Articles published between 2017 and 2022 that were recognized as relevant for the investigation were used. Seven articles were selected for investigation. Results. The results are shown in two steps. The first step consisted of finding suitable, high-quality research papers. The second step was the analysis of the relevant papers. Conclusion. Urinary incontinence is proven to have a great effect on the quality of life and brings with it a number of mental problems such as loss of self-esteem, feelings of discomfort, insecurity, withdrawal and depression. It is important to recognize urinary incontinence on time and implement appropriate treatment methods in order to maintain a level of quality of life that is acceptable for the individual.

Feasibility and acceptability of a virtual diagnostic sleep disorders service: A qualitative study.

The electronic collection of patient data is used for a large variety of conditions. The boundaries of its use in initial diagnostics and the extent to which it can replace specialist contact, however, remain vague. Our newly developed virtual diagnostic process for common sleep disorders involves digital questionnaire administration, neurophysiological diagnostic studies, and virtual consultation with a sleep specialist. In this study, we evaluated patients' virtual diagnostic process experiences as part of a full evaluation of this process. Patients who completed the virtual diagnostic process participated in online semi-structured interviews based on the following criteria: age ≥ 18 years, no obvious cognitive deficits, and access to the internet. Patients who did not complete the virtual diagnostic process were contacted by telephone and given the opportunity to explain why. Of the 24 patients included, 14 completed the virtual diagnostic process. Most participants understood the concept of the virtual diagnostic process, could navigate the process, and felt that the combined use of a questionnaire and virtual consultation was meaningful. Although participants could provide information as free text, the simplified closed questions, required for diagnostic classification, triggered feelings of insecurity and the inability to sufficiently describe symptoms, thereby evoking concern. All patients deemed the complementary personal contact important. The findings demonstrate that the virtual diagnostic process is feasible and highly accepted by most patients. However, (virtual) personal (telephone or video) contact is mandatory to address patients' concerns. The virtual diagnostic process application evaluated here likely represents the outer limit of the use of electronic data collection in virtual diagnostic procedures.

Interrogating the Myths of Education: Dorothy Bryant'sElla Price's JournalandMiss Giardino

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ESTRATÉGIAS DE COMUNICAÇÃO DOS PROFISSIONAIS DE SAÚDE COM PESSOAS COM DEFICIÊNCIA AUDITIVA: REVISÃO INTEGRATIVA

ABSTRACT Objective: to identify studies in the scientific literature on the communication between health professionals and hearing impaired people during care provision. Method: an integrative review carried out in February 2021 in 14 databases and with manual search, without time frame, in Portuguese, English, Spanish and through the Hearing Impaired People and Health Professionals descriptors and their variations, without context delimitation. The results were analyzed by organizing them into thematic groups according to their frequency. Results: a total of 16 studies were selected, with the following results standing out: use of writing and mimicry as main communication strategies; non-qualification of the professionals for effective communication, with the use of LIBRAS as the least used means; and feelings of insecurity, blockage and disability experienced by the professionals in communicating with hearing impaired people. Conclusion: it is necessary to invest in health professionals’ qualification in LIBRAS, making communication more effective and contributing to improvements in the care practice.

СОЦІАЛЬНЕ ВІДТОРГНЕННЯ ПЕНСІОНЕРІВ: ДОВОЄННИЙ СТАН ТА ЗМІНИ ВНАСЛІДОК ВІЙНИ

The article is devoted to the study of the problem of measurement and prevalence of social exclusion among pensioners in the pre-war period and the changes that took place under the influence of the war. The assessment of the level of social exclusion was carried out according to its four key types: economic, political, cultural and actually social. For each type, a corresponding list of indicators and sources of information is defined. The level of prevalence of signs of social exclusion among different types of pensioner households was analyzed. It was established that in the pre-war period, single pensioners suffered the most from various manifestations of economic exclusion. This applies to both food and the purchase of clothes, shoes, non-food items of basic necessity. It is shown that the level of material exclusion of pensioners, determined according to the European methodology, significantly exceeds the indicator for able-bodied persons. Before the full-scale invasion of Russia, every second pensioner suffered from three or more signs of exclusion, defined according to the European methodology, and every third suffered from four or more, that is, from deep material deprivation. Based on the forecast of the Institute of Demography and Social Research named after M.V. Ptukha of the National Academy of Sciences, it has been proven that the vast majority of elderly people will fall into the category of poor and excluded for economic reasons. It is shown that with the beginning of a full-scale invasion of Russia, damage and destruction of residential buildings, the problems of exclusion due to living conditions move to another level. For families whose homes were partially or completely destroyed, the problem is the availability of housing in general, and only then - about equipping it with certain amenities. Retired households have been proven to suffer the most from health care exclusion. With age, the need for medical services objectively increases, and the opportunities for obtaining them narrow. The scale of actual social exclusion due to the impossibility of receiving certain social services, feelings of insecurity and discomfort, problematic social environment, impossibility to maintain constant contacts, to communicate with friends, relatives, and family members was assessed. The level of cultural exclusion in the pre-war period and during the war is analyzed. The changes that will take place in the perception of social exclusion among pensioners living in the territories where there were no active hostilities, in the front-line and front-line territories, in the occupation, are determined.

Cognitive Behavior Therapy for Anger and Aggression

Aggression is an emerging psychological issue in society. Adolescents and aggression are crucial and ardent issues of the current scenario and steps need to be taken to reduce violence among youth. Exposure to media, gadgets, chaotic family environment, and locality can precipitate the aggressive behavior of an individual to a great extent. The rise of conflict with parents is increasing nowadays even though it is regarded as normal during teens. Adolescents generally have an identity crisis, are often temperamental, venture into risky behavior, seek more independence, and love to be in the company of friends rather than family. Aggression is an act of hurting or harming others by direct means such as hitting, kicking, punching, biting, and indirect means like backbiting, rejection, social isolation, telling rumors, using bad words, threatening others. Anger has always been associated with a multitude of problems such as substance abuse, emotional and physical abuse, domestic violence, psychological disturbances like poor concentration, sleeplessness, insecure feeling, and self-mutilative behavior. Cognitive behavioral therapy is a therapeutic intervention that helps in identifying maladaptive cognitive schemas that leads to negative emotions and behaviors. It aids in resolving behavioral problems of adolescents and youths. It inculcates instruction, coaching, and strengthening positive human behaviors and certain intervention strategies such as social skill training, moral reasoning training, and anger management. Cognitive behavioral therapy is a kind of umbrella that covers all kinds of behavioral intervention strategies in psychology

Multicultural Curriculum in India

By applying the concept of a multicultural curriculum and approaches to it as advocated by James Banks, this paper critically analyses the presence and absence of a multicultural curriculum in Indian text books after NCF 2005 through the case study of the “Vasant Part II” (Hindi text book for 7th Std). A multicultural curriculum is the need of the hour in contemporary India to create a learning environment for people from diverse cultures and backgrounds so that they can access education free from all insecure feelings and have fair chances of learning. NCF 2005 calls for an epistemological shift in the curriculum that accommodates multiple ways of imagining the Indian nation. The analysis of the case study clearly presents a different picture away from this call. The majority of the units propagate mainstream Hindu culture instead of taking along multicultural perspectives. The non-transformative and uncritical representations of women, minorities, and differently abled people often lead to a reinforcement of stereotypes and misconceptions. In this gloomy picture a couple of units send rays of hope for a multicultural curriculum in the future, so that our future generation may be a generation with transformed attitude and convictions to form a better citizenry.

Pre-operative Teaching is Important on Post-operative Self-care Activities among Cardiac Surgery Patients: An Overview

The patient will experience stress before undergoing any form of surgery. The fact that the heart is such an essential organ results in an increase in the amount of stress experienced. Some patients may experience feelings of helplessness, insecurity, and isolation as a response to the inconvenience, distress, and anxiety brought on by their stitches breaking. The all-encompassing pre-operative education can contribute to a reduction in the intensity of these feelings. Pre-operative education is an important component of the approaches for improved recovery after surgery, which aims to empower patients and their families to make their own health decisions. Pre-operative education reduces hospital stays, surgical complications, and recovery time. Thorough pre-operative instruction helps patients cope with surgery, control pain, and self-care. Post-operative problems, compliance, and anxiety must be reduced. According to a study on self-care knowledge and performance, early extubating, pain management, duration of stay, and complications, scheduled pre-operative training may help patients. Pre-operative teaching can prepare cardiac surgery patients. According to a study on the effect of the Orem self-care program on sleep quality, daily activities, and lower extremity edema in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass graft surgery, the program can reduce post-operative complications and improve self-care in long-term care patients.

Ontološka bezbednost i kolektivni identitet kroz prizmu strateške kulture na primeru Kosova i Metohije

The paper theoretically investigates the phenomena of ontological security and collective identity through the prism of strategic culture, with an empirical elaboration of the case study of Kosovo and Metohija. The authors supplement the realistic understanding of security with a social-constructivist perspective, emphasizing the influence of values, ideas, perceptions and culture in general in the shaping of collective identity, which is closely related to the subjective sense of security. The main hypothesis is that the solidity of the collective identity survives regardless of external pressures and reshaping tendencies because its survival is perceived as an inseparable essence of ontological security. The authors conclude that the strength of collective identity in certain situations overcomes the problems of collapsed institutions and the absence of actors who advocate the basic values of that identity. Kosovo and Metohija is more than a material part of the territory, strongly building the foundations of collective identity. An individual who feels a sense of belonging to such a collective identity will almost instinctively reject any solution which affects that identity, so he will perceive an attack on those values, no matter how intense, as a feeling of personal insecurity.

DESAFIOS E CONSTRUÇÃO DE CONHECIMENTOS POR ENFERMEIROS NA ASSISTÊNCIA ÀS PESSOAS COM SÍNDROME PÓS-COVID-19

ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: to understand how nurses describe the challenges and construction of knowledge related to the care provided to people with post-COVID-19 syndrome. METHOD: this is qualitative-descriptive research, guided by the social constructionist perspective, carried out with seven nurses in a 24-hour Emergency Care Unit located in Minas Gerais. Data were collected from March to June 2022 through recorded semi-structured interviews. Data analysis took place through the transcription of interviews, followed by a curious reading of the material and definition of categories, step-by-step, anchored by social constructionism. The theoretical framework was composed of the set of authors who helped in the analysis and discussion of the categories constructed to respond to the study objectives. RESULTS: four categories emerged from the interviews, namely: 1) Initial reflexes of the pandemic, in which nurses’ feelings of fear, concern and insecurity were evidenced; 2) COVID-19 traces, of which the respiratory sequels caused by the disease stood out; 3) Knowledge about post-COVID-19 syndrome, which detected lack of knowledge about signs and symptoms and nursing care, due to lack of training and use of protocols; 4) Care for post-COVID-19 syndrome, which highlighted the lack of knowledge about referring people to rehabilitation services. CONCLUSION: despite the lack of protocols and training provided by the institution, nursing professionals provided assistance care on knowledge provided by their experiences and the exchange of experiences with other collaborators.

The "Iron Swords" war and its effect on the perception of the Nakba among the younger generation in Arab society in Israel

This article examines the effect of the war between Israel and Hamas on the perception of the Nakba among members of the younger generation in the Arab society living in Israel. Although the research began before the outbreak of the war, the flight of more than a million Gazan Palestinians from their homes was a catalyst for the examination of this issue because the discourse of the Nakba against the background of scenes similar to those of the war in 1948 came up for public discussion again. The results of the study show that the Nakba is an integral part of the collective memory of the younger generation among Israeli Arabs. Since the beginning of the third millennium, it has been present with them more strongly than previous generations. It was also found that the more the younger generation deals with the Nakba and remembers it, the greater the fear of the possibility of another Nakba following a security escalation between the State of Israel and the Palestinians in Gaza, and against the background of the sight of hundreds of thousands of Palestinians leaving their homes on their shaky ground. This concern is also accompanied by feelings of loss of trust in Israeli democracy and an increase in the feeling of personal insecurity following the coming to power of a right-wing government in Israel in January 2023.

Experience of ambulance drivers on transfer of suspected or confirmed patients for COVID-19.

To unveil the experience of ambulance drivers regarding the transfer of suspected or confirmed patients for COVID-19. Exploratory study with a qualitative approach conducted in October 2021 with 18 drivers from the Northwestern Mesoregion of the State of Ceará-Brazil. The individual interviews occurred virtually, via Google Meet®, and for data processing the IRAMUTEQ® software was used. Six classes were obtained: Feelings experienced during transfers; Concern about contamination of the work team and family members; Therapeutic itinerary, patients' clinical status and increase in the number of transfers; Disinfection of ambulances between transfers of patients with suspected and/or diagnosed COVID-19; Gowning for patient transfers and Psychospiritual aspects of drivers during the pandemic. The experience was marked by challenges in adapting to the new routine and procedures during transfers. It was evidenced feelings of fear, insecurity, tension and anguish in the worker's reports.

Implementing an Undergraduate Nursing Elective Advanced Perinatal Course and Its Effect on Perceived Perinatal Nursing Knowledge and Self-Efficacy Levels of Students Who Aim to Enter a Perinatal Specialty as New Graduate Nurses

Nursing schools face challenges within maternal/newborn practicum courses for undergraduate nursing students, such as a lack of consistent clinical sites or experiences that capture the high acuity needs of perinatal environments. Additionally, perinatal units face challenges in orienting and retaining new graduate nurses, while new graduate nurses entering perinatal units may be likely to experience feelings of insecurity or self-doubt due to perceived inadequate preparation for such specialties (Lesher et al., 2021). There are multiple negative impacts that may stem from a lack of confident and competent novice perinatal nurses. The rise in maternal morbidity and mortality rates in the United States are of particular concern, and knowledge gaps on behalf of novice perinatal nurses may result in the lack of skills and confidence in recognizing complications and intervening appropriately, potentially jeopardizing patient safety. The literature suggests that perinatal units face challenges in effectively orientating new graduate nurses, leading to burnout and financial burdens (Dickerson et al., 2022). Recognizing the potential benefits of improving preparation for students interested in entering a perinatal specialty as new graduates, such as improved patient outcomes and increased staff retention, this study aims to analyze the impact of an elective advanced perinatal course on student perception of knowledge and self-efficacy levels for those who aim to enter a perinatal specialty as a new graduate nurse. Content will be focused on advancing knowledge of normal physiologic birth, high-risk obstetrical and newborn considerations, obstetric emergencies, perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, bereavement care, diversity/equity/inclusion care, and resiliency tips.

Evaluation of Pedometer Interfaces for Mobile Apps.

The use of mobile health apps has been on the rise, as they allow people to get their health information more conveniently. Many people are using their mobile health apps to track their health status (KC et al., 2021), but there are known issues with people being unable to use their health apps effectively due to poor design. According to Wildebos et al. (2019), if users are continuously failing to get the information they need, they could develop feelings of insecurity and stop using the app. To mitigate these negative interface design impacts, Universal Design Principles (Story, 1998) and Gestalt's Principle of Perceptual Grouping (Smith-Gratto & Fisher, 1999) could be used to improve the interfaces. In the present study, we evaluated several interfaces of pedometer apps that varied in terms of flexibility (low and high) and three levels of simplicity (simple, intermediate, and complex). Ninety six participants were recruited from MTurk. The participants responded to questions on a survey that require them to extract information from a pedometer interface. After answering the comprehension questions for the specific interface, participants were asked to indicate their perceived ease of use (Brooke, 1996) and the likelihood of utilizing the pedometer app (Pasha & Indrawati, 2020). We found that participants had higher accuracy scores with the interface that was intermediate in terms of simplicity, but they preferred the simple or complex interface design. Results of this study suggest that users may not prefer designs that lead to better task performance and designers will need to balance features that enhance performance versus those that users find to be more attractive or desirable for continued use.

Labor market hardships and preferences for public sector employment and employers: Evidence from Russia

A growing literature connects labor market hardships to stronger preferences for government welfare and redistribution programs. Potential preference shifts with respect to other types of state involvement in the economy, however, have gone unexplored. We draw on both longitudinal and pseudo-panel data from Russia to explore how labor market hardships relate to preferences for public sector employment and employers. In fixed effects specifications, we demonstrate that recent feelings of job insecurity, experiences with wage arrears, and spells of unemployment all increase the attractiveness of work in the public sector. Pseudo-panel data provide evidence that labor market hardships, particularly when experienced at times of economic crisis and social upheaval, can shape preferences over the longer run.