Multidimensional Scale Of Perceived Social Support Research Articles

The impact of a videoconferencing-ımplemented program on older adults' psychosocial health in the COVID-19 pandemic: an experimental study.

Social distancing and 'stay-at-home' orders are essential to contain the coronavirus outbreak; however, it has affected older adults very negatively psychosocially. The present study explored the impact of a videoconferencing-implemented program on older adults' psychosocial health during the COVID-19 pandemic. We carried out this experimental research with pretest-posttest and control groups between November 02 to December 26, 2020 on individuals aged 60 years and over who were enrolled at Fethiye Refreshment University (60+ FRU). While the intervention group consisted of 40 people, we recruited 52 participants in the control group. Unlike the control group, the intervention group participated in a structured videoconferencing program held there days a week for 8 weeks. We collected the data using the Fear of COVID-19 Scale (FCV-19S), the Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPS), the Depression Anxiety Stress Scale (DASS-21), and the Loneliness Scale for Elderly (LSE). The data were then analysed on the SPSS 22.0 program. The participants had a mean age of 66.13 ± 5.13 years; 65.2% were females, 58.7% were married, 55.4% held a university degree and 93.5% had a regular income. Following the intervention, we found the experimental group to have significantly a lower posttest FCV-19S score (p < 0.05) and a higher posttest MSPS score than the control group (p < 0.05). Besides, the experimental group had significantly lower posttest scores on the DASS-21 and the anxiety and stress subscales than the control group (p < 0.05). Moreover, the posttest score of the experiential group on the emotional loneliness subscale (LSE) was found to be significantly lower than that of the control group (p < 0.05); nevertheless, we could not conclude significant differences between the groups' pretest and posttest LSE scores and their scores on the other LSE subscales (p > 0.05). Overall, the videoconferencing program was found to be efficient in providing older adults with psychosocial support amid social isolation.

The predictive role of impulsivity and perceived social support in psychiatric symptoms of women with methamphetamine use disorder.

Currently, few studies have examined the mental states of Women methamphetamine patients, and the influence of impulsivity and perceived social support on substance misuse-induced mental disorders is unclear. We want to examine the mental state of women with methamphetamine use disorder and compare it to the Chinese norm value of healthy women. Investigate the connection between impulsivity, perceived social support and mental state of women with methamphetamine use disorder. Two hundred thirty women subjects with a history of methamphetamine usage were recruited. The Chinese version of the SCL-90-R, (SCL-90) was used to evaluate psychological health problems, while the Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS) and Barratt Impulsiveness Seale-11 (BIS-11) were utilized to evaluate perceived social support and impulsivity, respectively. The t-test, Pearson correlation analysis, multivariable linear regression, stepwise regression models, moderating effect analysis were used to analyze the statistics. There was a noticeable difference between the Chinese norm and all participants' SCL-90 ratings, especially for Somatization (t = 24.34, p < 0.001), Anxiety (t = 22.23, p < 0.001), Phobic anxiety (t = 26.47, p < 0.001), and Psychoticism (t = 24.27, p < 0.001). In addition, perceived social support levels and impulsivity levels are independently predictive of SCL-90 scores. Lastly, the impact of Impulsivity on SCL-90 can be modulated by perceived social support. According to this study, women with methamphetamine use disorder have worse mental health conditions compared to healthy subjects. Furthermore, certain psychological symptoms associated with methamphetamine use in women can be aggravated by impulsivity, while perceived social support acts as a protective factor for methamphetamine-related psychiatric symptoms. Specifically, perceived social support weakens the impact of impulsivity on psychiatric symptoms in women with methamphetamine use disorder.

Correlation of Depression, Anxiety with Perceived Social Support among Nursing Staff Working in COVID- 19 Pandemic

Objective: To determine the correlation between perceived social support, anxiety and depression among nursing staff working in a COVID-19 dedicated hospital setup.Study Design: Cross-sectional study.Place and Duration of Study: The study was carried out at the Armed Forces Institute of Mental Health (AFIMH), Rawalpindi, Pakistan, from August 2020 to July 2021.Materials and Methods: We consecutively sampled 128 subjects. Basic demographic data, including age, gender, ethnicity, and socioeconomic status, were recorded. All participants were requested to complete a brief demographic sheet, the Urdu version of the Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale 21 (DASS-21) and the Urdu version of the Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS).Results: The mean age of patients was 30.81 ± 6.56 years with range of 21-45 years. There were 80(62.50%) male and 48(37.50%) female nurses. ean total depression score was 7.90 ± 5.71. The mean total anxiety score was 8.49 ± 6.23. The mean multidimensional scale of perceived social support (MSPSS) score was 47.29 ± 22.53. There was a significant negative correlation between the MSPSS score and the depression score (r= -0.407, p-value &lt; 0.001). There was a significant negative correlation between the MSPSS score and anxiety score (r= -0.365, p-value &lt; 0.001).Conclusion: Results of this study highlight that there is a statistically significant negative correlation between perceived social support and depression, anxiety and stress levels found among nursing staff working in a COVID-19 dedicated hospital setup.

Postpartum quality of life and associated factors: a cross-sectional study

PurposeTo determine factors associated with postpartum quality of life (QOL).MethodsAn analytic cross-sectional design was used in this study, and data was collected from December 2019 to March 2020. Participants were 252 postpartum women visiting eight governmental primary healthcare centers in Madinah city, Saudi Arabia. Data were collected using a sociodemographic questionnaire, the World Health Organization Quality of Life Assessment-BREF, Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS), and Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale. Sleep problems were assessed using an item from the Prime-MD Patient Health Questionnaire.ResultsMaternal age between 26 and 35 years had a significant independent association with the physical health domain of QOL (p < .01). Postpartum depression was significantly associated with lower QOL in all dimensions (p < .01). In addition, sleep problems were associated with three out of the four QOL domains (p < .05). The significant other subscale of the MSPSS was significantly associated with higher QOL scores in all dimensions (p < .01); additionally, family and friends subscales of the MSPSS were significantly associated with the social domain of QOL (p < .01).ConclusionsMaternal QOL, during the postpartum period, showed negative associations with age, postpartum depression, and sleep disturbances. Ultimately, social support appeared to be an essential factor in mothers’ ability to cope with the physical and psychological problems experienced during this period.

The adolescent HIV executive function and drumming (AHEAD) study, a feasibility trial of a group drumming intervention amongst adolescents with HIV

ABSTRACT AHEAD feasibility trial assessed the feasibility and acceptability of an 8-session group drumming programme aiming to improve executive function, depression and anxiety symptoms, and perceived social support in adolescents living with HIV in a rural low-income South African setting. Sixty-eight 12- to 19-year-old adolescents participated. They were individually randomised. The intervention arm (n = 34) received weekly hour-long group drumming sessions. Controls (n = 34) received no intervention. Feasibility and acceptability were assessed using rates of: enrolment; retention; attendance; logistical problems; adolescent-reported acceptability. Secondary measures included: five Oxford Cognitive Screen-Executive Function (OCS-EF) tasks; two Rapid Assessment of Cognitive and Emotional Regulation (RACER) tasks; the Self-Reporting Questionnaire-20 (SRQ-20) measuring depression and anxiety symptoms; the Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS). All feasibility criteria were within green progression limits. Enrolment, retention, and acceptability were high. There was a positive effect on adolescent depressed mood with signal for a working memory effect. There were no significant effects on executive function or socio-emotional scales. Qualitative findings suggested socio-emotional benefits including: group belonging; decreased internalised stigma; improved mood; decreased anxiety. Group drumming is a feasible and acceptable intervention amongst adolescents living with HIV in rural South Africa. A full-scale trial is recommended.

Diyabet ve hipertansiyon hastalarında kronik hastalığa bağlı stigma düzeyinin değerlendirilmesi

Introduction and Aim: The two most common chronic diseases in primary care chronic disease follow-up are diabetes (DM) and hypertension (HT). The aim of this study is to evaluate the level of chronic disease stigma, perceived social support and depression in DM and HT patients, and to examine their effects on treatment regulation. Materials and Methods: A single-center, descriptive study was conducted with randomly selected 50 DM and 50 HT patients who applied to a Family Health Center between September and December 2020. Patients with DM were divided into regulated and non-regulated groups according to HbA1c level, and HT patients according to target cytolic/diastolic arterial pressure.The level of stigmatization with the Expected Stigma Scale in Chronic Diseases (CIASS), psychological health status with the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 Scale (PHQ-9), and perceived social support status with the Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS) were questioned face-to-face. SPSS program was used in the analysis of the data. Results: One hundred patients with a mean age of 56.4±11.4 years and a diagnosis period of 10.4±7.2 years were included in the study. Stigma levels of patients with unregulated DM (38.0%) and unregulated HT (14%) were compared. DM patients had higher total expected stigma score of chronic diseases (p=0.001), related to work life (p&lt;0.001) and healthcare workers (p=0.007). In the linear regression analysis, it was determined that the current depression level of the patient is the determinant of the level of stigma in chronic diseases in both HT patients (F = 4.073, p=0.012, R² = 0.21) and DM patients (F = 3.154, p =0.012, R² = 0.30). Discussion and conclusion: The level of chronic disease stigma was found to be higher in DM patients than in HT patients, and the rate of treatment regulation was lower. The role of depression level, expected stigma level from work environment and healthcare professionals were pointed out in the regulation of DM.

Biopsychosocial factors should be considered when evaluating central sensitization in axial spondyloarthritis.

To identify the determinants of central sensitization (CS) in patients with axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA). Central Sensitization Inventory (CSI) was used to determine CS frequency. Disease-related variables including Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Disease Activity Index (BASDAI), Ankylosing Spondylitis Disease Activity Score (ASDAS-CRP/-ESR), Maastricht Ankylosing Spondylitis Enthesitis Score (MASES), Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Functional Index (BASFI), Ankylosing Spondylitis Quality of Life Questionnaire (ASQoL) and Numeric Rating Scale (NRS)GLOBAL were assessed. Biopsychosocial variables were evaluated by the Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS), Brief Illness Perception Questionnaire (B-IPQ), Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) and subscales for Anxiety (HADS-A) and Depression (HADS-D), and Jenkins Sleep Evaluation Scale (JSS). To determine the predictors of the development and severity of CS, multiple linear and logistic regression analyses were performed. The frequency of CS was 57.4% in the study population (n = 108). CSI score was correlated with the duration of morning stiffness, BASDAI, ASDAS-CRP, ASDAS-ESR, NRSGLOBAL, BASFI, MASES, ASOoL, JSS, HADS, and B-IPQ total scores (ρ ranged from 0.510 to 0.853). Multiple regression analysis indicated that BASDAI (OR: 10.44, 95% CI: 2.65-41.09), MASES (OR: 2.47, 95% CI: 1.09-5.56) and HADS-A (OR: 1.62, 95% CI: 1.11-2.37) were independent predictors of the development of CS. Additionally, higher NRSGLOBAL, JSS, HADS-D, and HADS-A scores appeared to determine the severity of CS. This study confirms that worse disease activity, more enthesal involvement, and anxiety independently predict the development of CS. Additionally, higher patient-perceived disease activity, sleep impairment and poor mental health significantly contribute to the severity of CS.

Peran dukungan sosial dalam menghadapi fase quarter life crisis dewasa awal penyandang disabilitas fisik

Early adulthood is a time when individuals will experience complex developmental problems related to the role of adults and the underlying psychological processes. Persons with disabilities are someone who experiences physical or sensory limitations for a long time, called physical limitations if the individual loses (all or part) his body functions motorly, activities such as fine motor skills, talking, walking, hand movements and so on. At this time individuals will tend to have negative feelings such as feelings of uncertainty, anxiety, anxiety, and frustration which is usually called the quarter life crisis phase. Social support is a feeling of comfort, attention, and assistance received by individuals from other individuals. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of social support and quarter life crisis on early adults with disabilities. This study used a descriptive quantitative technique on 102 participants. The research subjects were taken using a purposive sampling technique with the criteria for early adulthood persons with physical disabilities, male or female, aged 18-25 years. The instruments in this study consisted of the Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS) and the Quarter Life Crisis Scale. The results showed that there was an effect of social support on quarter life crises in early adulthood with disabilities (r = .053; p = .020 &lt;.05). Keywords: Early adulthood, quarter life crisis, physical disabilities, social support

Perceived social support and compliance on stay-at-home order during COVID-19 emergency in Nepal: an evidence from web-based cross-sectional study

BackgroundAfter COVID-19 was declared a Public Health Emergency of International Concern by WHO, several non-pharmaceutical interventions were adopted for containing the virus. Success to which largely depend upon citizens’ compliance to these measures. There is growing body of evidence linking social support with health promoting behaviour. Hence, this research aimed to study the effects on compliance with stay-at-home order in relation to their perceived social support.MethodsA web-based cross-sectional study was conducted among adult participants aged 18 years and above residing in Bagmati Province, Nepal. A convenient non-probability sampling method was adopted to select the required number of samples. The questionnaire was developed through an extensive review of literature, and consultations with the research advisor, subject experts, as well as peers and converted to online survey form using Google Forms. Perceived social support was measured using the Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS) scale whereas compliance was assessed using a single screening question. Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS version 20 involving both the descriptive and inferential statistics.ResultsTwo fifth (40.2%) of the participants reported poor compliance with stay-at-home order which was found higher among participants who were not vaccinated against COVID-19 compared to those vaccinated (p value < 0.05). A significant difference was observed between sex and perceived support (p value < 0.05) with higher proportion (80.8%) of female participants reporting perceived support from family, friends, and significant others in comparison to male participants.ConclusionOverall, the results of this study suggest that the perceived support from family is higher compared to others. Further evidence might be helpful to understand contextual factors on compliance with public health measures. Tailoring behaviour change messages as per the community needs would help the response in such emergencies. The findings from this study might be useful as one of the evidence base for formulating plans and policy during emergencies of similar nature.

Mediating Role of Coping Strategies and Defense Mechanisms in Relationship of Mental Health, Resilience, and Perceived Social Support with Posttraumatic Growth in COVID-19 Survivors

Background &amp; Aims: Posttraumatic growth (PTG) refers to positive changes resulting from trauma. As a traumatic stressor, COVID-19 can affect various aspects of one’s life. The present study aimed to investigate the mediating role of coping strategies and defense mechanisms in the relationship of PTG and mental health, resilience, and perceived social support in COVID-19 survivors. Materials and Methods: This study was conducted using a path analysis method from the correlation matrix. The research population included all COVID-19 recovered patients in Golestan province, Iran. Using the convenience sampling method, 300 patients who recovered from COVID-19 were selected. The participants were given questionnaires online. The research instruments included the Posttraumatic Growth Inventory (PTGI), the General Health Questionnaire (GHQ-28), the Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS), Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale (CD-RISC), the Defense Style Questionnaire (DSQ), and the Ways of Coping Questionnaire (WOC). The data were analyzed through structural equation modeling (SEM) using SPSS and AMOS version 25. Results: The findings of SEM revealed that the model fits the data. The relationship between problem-focused coping strategies and PTG, mental health, and perceived social support, the relationship between PTG and perceived social support, resilience, and mental health, and the relationship between mature defense mechanisms and PTG, mental health, resilience, and perceived social support were positive and significant (P&lt;0.01). The relationship between emotion-focused strategies and PTG, resilience, and perceived social support, the relationship between neurotic defense mechanisms and mental health, resilience, PTG, and perceived social support, and the relationship between immature defense mechanisms and mental health, resilience, and PTG were negative and significant (P&lt;0.01). Furthermore, the direct path analysis revealed that the relationships between mental health and emotion-focused strategies and between perceived social support and immature defense mechanisms were not significant. Conclusion: The study results suggested that mental health, resilience, perceived social support, as well as problem-focused coping strategies played a crucial role in increasing PTG in COVID-19 patients. Therefore, they can be utilized to reduce the mental damage caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Measuring hope and resilience in carers of people living with dementia: The positive psychology outcome measure for carers (PPOM-C).

Positive psychology outcome measures aim to quantitatively document the character strengths that people use to maintain their wellbeing. Positive aspects of caregiving including the use of character strengths is gaining credence in dementia carer literature but there remain few psychometrically robust tools by which to capture this. The current study evaluated the psychometric properties of a newly developed measure of hope and resilience for family carers of people living with dementia. An online study where family carers (n = 267) completed the newly adapted Positive Psychology Outcome Measure - Carer version (PPOM-C), the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale - Depression subscale (HADS-D), The Short Form Health Survey (SF-12), and The Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS). Psychometric analysis indicated strong properties for the PPOM-C in family carers, with two items dropped to improve the internal consistency. Convergent validity was established, with strong correlations between the hope, resilience, depression symptomology, quality of life and social support. A Confirmatory Factor Analysis indicated acceptable model fit. The PPOM-C is a psychometrically robust tool that can be recommended for use in large scale psychosocial research. The use of this measure in research and practice will provide a more nuanced understanding of the caregiving role and how to support wellbeing in this population.

EXAMINING FACTORS INFLUENCING COPING WITH THE OUTBREAK DURING THE COVID-19 EPIDEMIC IN ELDERLY INDIVIDUALS

In this study, we aimed to examine the factors affecting coping with the epidemic during the COVID-19 epidemic in elderly individuals. Participants were asked to complete the Coping with the Outbreak Scale (CwOS), the Spirituality Scale (SS), and the Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS). A total of 76 people (61.8% females) with a mean age of 73.1±8.2 were included in the study. Multivariate linear regression analysis using the backward method was used to examine the factors affecting coping with the epidemic. Multidimensional perceived social support, spirituality, and perceived economic status were significant predictors, and an increase of 1 unit in these variables resulted in an increase of 0.305, 0.410, and 4.426 units in the CwOS variable, respectively. It was observed that the variable dwelling place was also a significant predictor, and an increase of 1 unit in this variable caused a decrease of -4.362 units in the CwOS variable. The independent variables in the model explained 65.1% of the change in the CwOS score. Social support, spirituality, perceived income status and dwelling place are the factors that affect coping with the COVID-19 outbreak in elderly individuals. These factors are recommended to be considered by healthcare professionals dealing with elderly individuals.

Comorbid anxiety and depressive symptoms and the related factors among international medical students in China during COVID-19 pandemic: a cross-sectional study

BackgroundThe two most prevalent mental health conditions are anxiety and depression and they often coexist (comorbidity) in an individual aggravating the person’s psychological or medical conditions. College students suffered from anxiety and depressive symptoms during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to numerous studies. The lack of information on the comorbidity of anxiety and depression (CAD) among international medical students, however, makes it difficult to develop effective policies or strategies to support these students.ObjectiveThe present research seeks to investigate the incidence of CAD among international medical students in China and to identify the variables that may be useful in predicting CAD.MethodA cross-sectional study was conducted at China Medical University in Shenyang, China, for international medical students during November 2020. A total of 519 international students provided information on their demographics, stress related to the COVID-19 pandemic, generalized anxiety disorder assessment (GAD-7), patient health questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9), simplified coping style questionnaire (SCSQ), perceived stress scale (PSS-10), the multidimensional scale of perceived social support (MSPSS), revised life orientation test (LOT-R), and resilience scale-14 (RS-14). To investigate the potential predictors of CAD, a chi-square test, a nonparametric test, and multinomial logistic regression analyses were carried out as appropriate.ResultsThe incidence of anxiety, depression, and CAD in the current study was 5.8%, 8.9%, and 22.7%, respectively. The predictors for students having symptoms of anxiety were observed to be the negative coping style (β = 0.662, OR = 1.938, CI:1.07–3.694) and perceived stress (β = 0.167, OR = 1.181, CI:1.076–1.297); the predictors for students having symptoms of depression were observed to be the COVID-19 pandemic-related stress (β = 0.323,OR = 1.382,CI:1.211–1.577), negative coping style (β = 0.693,OR = 2.000, CI:1.21–3.568), and perceived stress (β = 0.135,OR = 1.145,CI:1.050–1.248); whereas the predictors for students with CAD were observed to be staying up late (Yes VS No) (β = 1.028,OR = 2.794,CI:1.227–6.364), current place of residence (Other continents VS China) (β = -1.413, OR = 0.243,CI:0.065–0.910), COVID-19 pandemic-related stress (β = 0.371,OR = 1.450,CI:1.284–1.636), negative coping style (β = 1.092,OR = 2.979,CI:1.706–5.203), and perceived stress (β = 0.339,OR = 1.403,CI:1.289–1.527).ConclusionSingle anxiety and depressive symptoms were moderately prevalent among international medical students in China. However, CAD turned out to be the most prevalent mental health issue due to its relatively higher incidence. Negative coping style and perceived stress were the communal predictors of the three categories, whereas stress related to the COVID-19 pandemic was linked to both depression and CAD, and staying up late and in residential places were specific predictors for CAD. Study results suggest that COVID-19 pandemic-related stress was related to students’ CAD and depressive symptoms, and specific intervention measures with stress reduction, proper coping strategy, and a good lifestyle might be useful in improving the international students’ mental health status.

Prevalence and Factors Associated with Depression in Older Adults in Tabriz, Iran: Data from the Health Status of Aged People in Tabriz (HSA-T Study)

Objectives: To determine the prevalence of depression and identify the factors predicting depression among older people. Design: Cross-sectional study. Setting(s): Tabriz, the capital city of the East Azerbaijan Province in northwestern Iran. Participants: A representative sample of≥60 years who were not institutionalized participated in this study. A total of 1071 participants (514 males and 557 females) were selected using the probability proportional to the size (PPS) sampling method. Outcome Measures: Depression, perceived social support, socioeconomic status (SES), and life satisfaction were assessed using the Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS), Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS), Socioeconomic Status Questionnaire for Urban Households (SES Iran), and the Satisfaction with Life Scale (SWLS), respectively. Results: Depression was highly prevalent among Iranian older adults, and more than 77.0% (95% confidence interval (CI: 0.75-0.80) of the participants suffered from some level of depression. In addition, the prevalence of depression was significantly higher among women (85.0% vs. 70.0%, P&lt;0.001). Furthermore, being female, older age, lower levels of physical activity, lower perceived social support, and lower life satisfaction were all associated with depression severity. Conclusions: The high prevalence of depression among older people in Iran and the significant role of social factors highlight the need to use a multidimensional approach when developing interventions to reduce depression among older adults.

Prevalence and Factors Associated with Mental Distress among Caregivers of Children with Mental Illness Attending Child and Adolescent Clinic at Muhimbili National Hospital, Dar Es Salaam

Background: Caregivers play an exceptionally important role in the lives of those they provide care for as well as to the healthcare system. The burden of caring for children with mental illness (CWMI) often falls on their caregivers, especially the mothers. Caregivers of CWMI experience significant challenges and are at an increased risk of experiencing mental distress than the general population. Resilience, emotion regulation, and social support are identified as protective factors against mental distress among caregivers. Objective: To determine the prevalence and factors associated with mental distress among caregivers of CWMI attending the child and adolescent mental health clinic at Muhimbili National Hospital (MNH) in Tanzania. Methodology: Hospital-based descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted at MNH Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. A purposive and convenient sample of 120 caregivers of CWMI attending the child and adolescent mental health clinic at MNH were recruited in the study. Interviewer-administered paperless questionnaire consisting of a socio-demographic questionnaire, self-reporting questionnaire (SRQ), 10-item Connor- Davidson Resilience Scale (CD-RISC), Emotion Regulation Questionnaire (ERQ), and Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS) were used to collect data. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 28.0.1.1, where descriptive, bivariate and multivariate analyses were conducted. Results: Among the 120 caregivers studied, 97 (80.8%) were female, and 43 (35.8%) were aged between 35 – 44 years. Among the 120 participants 27 (22.5%) had mental distress, 35 (29.2%) had low resilience, 22 (81.7%) had low cognitive reappraisal, 27 (47.5%) had high expressive suppression, and 5% (6) had low perceived social support. All variables with a p-value of &lt; 0.20 in the bivariate analysis were entered into the multivariate analysis model, where the independent risk of mental distress was four times higher amongst those living out of ..........

Disability Among Older Adults Residing in Poldasht, Iran in 2018: The Role of Social Aupport as A Protective Factor

Objectives: The present study examined the role of social support in protecting against disability among older people residing in Poldasht, West Azerbaijan Province, Iran in 2018. Methods: This cross-sectional study was undertaken on 305 older adults who were selected by random sampling method. The World Health Organization standardized disability scale (WHODASS2) and multidimensional scale of perceived social support (MSPSS) were applied to collect the data. Data analysis was run through a multiple linear regression model by SPSS software, version 23. The significance level was set at P≤0.05. Results: The mean age of older people was 69.13±7.63 years. The highest incidence of disability was in the subscale of community participation (n=111, 36.4%) and mobility (n=111, 36.4%). The results revealed that age (β=0.32, P&lt;0.001), financial status (β=0.14, P=0.002), job (β=-0.18, P=0.02), number of physical illnesses (β=-0.21, P&lt;0.001), and social support (β=-0.17, P&lt;0.001) were predictive factors of disability among older people. Discussion: The results showed a high prevalence of disability among older people. Given the protective role of social support in reducing disability, it is suggested to consider this cost-effective factor in attempts to deal with disability and then promote the quality of life of this vulnerable group.

The impact of perceived social support on sleep quality in a sample of patients undergoing hemodialysis in Somalia.

The main objective of the present study is to examine the relationship between perceived social support and the quality of sleep and to determine the predictors of sleep quality in a sample of patients undergoing hemodialysis (HD) in Somalia. A sample of 200 patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) who were undergoing hemodialysis treatment approximately two to three times a week were included. All participants were administered a sociodemographic data form, the Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS), the Insomnia Severity Index (ISI), and the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI). Patients undergoing HD for less than 3 months prior to the study date were excluded. Of the patients undergoing hemodialysis, 200 patients aged between 18 and 68 years (mean = 52.29; SD = 14.13) gave consent and participated in the study. Sixty-three subjects (31.5%) reported poor sleep quality, defined as having a total PSQI score > 5. Forty-one subjects (20.5%) reported clinically significant (moderate-to-severe) insomnia. The majority of our patients undergoing HD reported remarkably high family support, but low friends and significant other support. Poor sleep quality significantly correlated with perceived friends' support and perceived total social support. While perceived family support significantly correlated with both family income and the duration of chronic kidney disease (CKD), perceived friends' support significantly correlated with age and family income. Hierarchical regression analyses showed that perceived family support and friends' support were significant predictors of poor sleep quality. Perceived friends' support was a significant predictor of insomnia severity. Perceived family support was a significant predictor of subjective sleep quality and sleep duration. Perceived friends' support was a significant predictor of subjective sleep quality, sleep duration, sleep latency, sleep disturbance, and daytime dysfunction. Family income was a significant predictor of sleep duration. Age and gender were significant predictors of sleep efficiency. The duration of CKD and duration of HD were significant predictors of sleep disturbance. This present study has highlighted the value of family as a principal support system in Somalian culture. Understanding the impact of perceived social support on the quality of sleep in patients undergoing HD will help healthcare providers and social services to focus on and improve the social support systems of the patients as an integral part of their treatment.

Gebelerde Yalnızlık, Sosyal Destek ve Yenidoğanın Hijyenik Bakımına Hazır Oluşluk Arasındaki İlişkinin İncelenmesi

Objective: In the study, we aim to examine the relationship between loneliness, social support, and readiness to hygienic care for newborns in pregnant women. Materials and Methods: The descriptive, cross-sectional and correlational study was conducted on primigravida pregnant women (n=254). The data were collected by using Questionnaire Form, the UCLA Loneliness Scale (UCLA), the Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS), and the Scale for Readiness of Pregnant Women to Hygienic Care of the Newborn (SRPWHCN) were evaluated with Pearson correlation analysis. Results: Median NO2 levels for all countries decreased between 1-The mean age of the pregnant women was 25.75±4.64. A significant relationship was found between various descriptive characteristics of the pregnant women and the scales. It was determined that there was a significant negative relationship between MSPSS and some sub-dimensions and UCLA of the pregnant women (p&amp;lt;0.05). There was a negative relationship between the mean scores of the UCLA and SRPWHCN of the pregnant women and a positive relationship between the mean scores of the MSPSS and SRPWHCN. Conclusions: It was observed that the risk of loneliness increased as social support decreased in pregnant women and their readiness for hygienic care of their newborns decreased as their level of loneliness increased.

Relationship of smartphone use severity with sleep quality in bipolar patients

IntroductionMaintaining a good sleep-wake cycle is an important factor for the prognosis and management of bipolar disorder. However, studies on the to various technological advances including smartphoe usage affecting inter-episodic sleep quality are yet relatively less thoroughly investigated.ObjectivesThis study aims to identify the association between smartphone usage and inter-episodic sleep quality of bipolar patients.MethodsA total 52 Bipolar I or II subjects who were euthymic for at lest 6 months were included in this analysis. Pearson correlation analysis was used to examine the association among psychological assessments, including the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI-K), Smartphone Addiction Scale (SAS), Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (K-HDRS), Young Mania Rating Scale (K-YMRS), and Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MDPSS). Significant results were then analyzed using a multiple linear regression analysis with PSQI-K as the dependent variable to assess the impact of clinical variables on sleep quality.ResultsPSQI-K was positively correlated with SAS (r = 0.457, p &lt; 0.001), K-HDRS (r = 0.447, p &lt; 0.001), and negatively correlated with MDPSS (r = -0.336, p &lt; 0.05). Smartphone use, depressive symptoms, and perceived social support seemed to explain 35.7% of sleep quality. After adjusting for confounders, more smartphone use and more severe depressive symptoms were associated with poor sleep quality (SAS: β = 0.383, p = 0.002; K-HDRS: β = 0.339, p = 0.006), but perceived social support did not reach statistical significance (MDPSS: β = -0.204, p = 0.086).ConclusionsThe results of this study show that the more a person uses a smartphone, the worse their sleep is. This effect is significant, even when other factors are taken into account. These results support the possibility that improving the degree of smartphone use could be an essential intervention target for improving sleep quality during the inter-episode period in patients with bipolar disorder.Disclosure of InterestNone Declared

Psychosocial factors and coping strategies associated with alcohol use during the COVID-19 pandemic

IntroductionThe investigation of alcohol use and its correlates during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic is of utmost importance.ObjectivesThis study aimed to examine alcohol use during COVID-19 pandemic, while nationwide lockdowns were in effect in Greece, and its relationship with demographic, clinical, and psychosocial factors.MethodsThe study included 378 individuals (225 women) with a mean age of 30.22 years who completed an online questionnaire during the third wave of the pandemic while restriction measures were in effect (March to April 2021). Participants completed Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT), Fear of COVID-19 Scale (FCV-19S), Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale (DASS-21), Coping Orientation to Problems Experienced Inventory (Brief-COPE) and the Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS).ResultsAccording to the results, alcohol use was negatively associated with COVID-19 fear (p = 0.011), and positively associated with anxiety (p = 0.024), depression (p&lt;0.001) and avoidance-focused coping strategies (p = 0.003). Furthermore, perceived social support emerged as a significant protective factor against alcohol use. Men presented higher alcohol use levels compared to women (p = 0.002). Additionally, individuals identified as problematic users, based on AUDIT scores, displayed increased levels of anxiety (p = 0.028) and depression (p = 0.017) and used avoidance-focused coping strategies to a greater extent (p&lt;0.001). Of note, higher alcohol use was observed in participants who lived alone (p&lt;0.001) and in those whose work status had changed during the pandemic (p = 0.004).ConclusionsOur findings highlight the importance of identifying individuals with problematic alcohol use, as well as recognizing crucial psychosocial factors related to alcohol use especially during the pandemic.Disclosure of InterestNone Declared