Partner Condition Research Articles

Penyesuaian Pernikahan pada Pasangan Perjodohan

ABSTRACT
 The research uses qualitative phenomenological research methods and data collection techniques, namely in-depth interviews. The data analysis technique used is qualitative data analysis which consists of: (a) data reduction (b) data presentation, and (c) drawing conclusions. The data source was obtained from 5 married couples who were arranged marriages and were ready to provide some information to researchers. The results of this research can be stated that the form of adjustment to marriage in arranged marriage couples in Sabbang Paru Village, Lembang District, Pinrang Regency is through 4 aspects, namely adjustment to the partner in the form of always building communication, understanding the partner's condition, being open to each other, and understanding each other. Sexual adjustment consists of always building communication before sexual intercourse, conveying complaints and desires during sexual intercourse. Financial adjustments in the form of couples always communicating about the family's income and expenses so that there are no misunderstandings. Adjustments with your partner's family consist of always building communication with your partner's family and always visiting your partner's family home. Efforts to control conflict in arranged marriage couples include using coping strategies, planful problem solving, which means analyzing every situation that causes problems and trying to find direct solutions to the problems faced and turning to religion, which means returning to religious teachings, namely efforts to implement and improve religious teachings. which is adhered to.

PELATIHAN PENGEMBANGAN DIGITALISASI LOCAL WISDOM BERBASIS MOBILE APPS SEBAGAI RINTISAN DESA PANCASILA

Kraton Village, Krian District, Sidoarjo Regency is one of the pioneering Pancasila villages. Krian District borders Balongbendo District which was once the center of the spread of radicalism, precisely in the Islamic Center. This area is one of the places of study that is often filled by Abu Bakar Ba'asyir. The Kraton Village area has also indicated that there are educational institutions that have begun to invite studies whose directions are indicated to influence the community on invitations that lead to a reduction in the sense of nationalism towards the Unitary State of the Republic of Indonesia. The partner's condition is currently in a state of crisis of Pancasila values ​​due to the radicalism that is developing around the partner area. Therefore, it is important for partners to provide more knowledge regarding the importance of Pancasila values ​​in everyday life, but partners also experience obstacles in disseminating information more quickly and effectively to the public due to lack of knowledge about digital technologyThis study aims to provide training on the development of digitalization of local wisdom based on mobile apps which can later be used by the people of Kraton Village to disseminate information related to Pancasila values ​​more effectively and efficiently. The results of the study indicate that training activities are effective in increasing public knowledge about digitalization, and with the development of Mobile Apps, it is effective in increasing the level of public awareness regarding the values of Pancasila.

Pengelolaan Keuangan dengan menggunakan Aplikasi Buku Kas pada Jasa Penjahit Pakaian Rayon

The business opportunity to sell clothes made of rayon is very promising, but in terms of financial management, partners who are engaged in a rayon tailoring service business located in Blahbatuh, Gianyar, Bali still record it manually in a book so that monthly financial reports still need to be calculated manually. manually. The purpose of this service activity is to solve the problems faced by partners by providing training using the BukuKas application in terms of financial management management, where the implementing team of this activity involves lecturers and students with areas of expertise that are in accordance with field needs. The method of activities carried out in this service is to conduct socialization and initial evaluation of the partner's condition, the preparation stage, the provision of materials and direct practice, and the final evaluation stage. The results of the training show that partners are able to use the BukuKas application as seen from the fulfillment of activity achievements above 50% in accordance with the initial design indicators expected by the service team.

Experiences of oldest-old caregivers whose partner is approaching end-of-life: A mixed-method systematic review and narrative synthesis.

Background and objectivesPopulation ageing has rapidly increased the number of people requiring end-of-life care across the globe. Governments have responded by promoting end-of-life in the community. Partly as a consequence, older spouses are frequently providing for their partner’s end-of-life care at home, despite potentially facing their own health issues. While there is an emerging literature on young-old caregivers, less is known about spouse carers over 75 who are likely to face specific challenges associated with their advanced age and relationship status. The aim of this review, therefore, is to identify and synthesise the literature concerning the experiences of caregiver’s aged 75 and over whose partner is approaching end-of-life. We conducted a mixed-method systematic review and narrative synthesis of the empirical literature published between 1985 and May 2019, identified from six databases: Medline, PsychINFO, Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature, Embase, Sociological s and Social Service s. Hand searching and reference checking were also conducted. Gough’s Weight of Evidence and Morgan’s Feminist Quality Appraisal tool used to determine the quality of papers. From the initial 7819 titles, 10 qualitative studies and 9 quantitative studies were included. We identified three themes: 1) “Embodied impact of care” whereby caring was found to negatively impact carers physical and psychological health, with adverse effects continuing into bereavement; 2) “Caregiving spouse’s conceptualisation of their role” in which caregiver’s navigated their self and marriage identities in relation to their partner’s condition and expectations about gender and place; 3) “Learning to care” which involved learning new skills and ways of coping to remain able to provide care. We identified a recent up-surge in published papers about very old spousal caregivers, which now comprise a small, medium-quality evidence base. This review outlines a range of potential lines of inquiry for future research including further clarification of the impact of caregiving on the likelihood of mortality, the incidence of men and women providing end-of-life care amongst this age group, and the role of anticipatory grief in shaping their perceptions of their relationship and their own longevity.

Men's experience of their partners' breast cancer diagnosis, breast surgery and oncological treatment.

To investigate the experiences of male partners of female breast cancer patients who had undergone surgery and oncological treatment and who were still raising children. Research on the psychological effects of breast cancer has focused primarily on the patients undergoing treatment, neglecting the effect of such a condition on their closest family members. This study addresses this gap by focusing on understanding the effects of this disease on male partners of these patients. An interpretative phenomenological approach was used. Eight males whose female partners were diagnosed with primary breast cancer between the ages of 30 and 55 and who had young children still living at home at the time were interviewed by the first author of this article. Interviews were transcribed verbatim and analyzed using an interpretative phenomenological framework, in accordance with the guidelines in the COREQ checklist for qualitative studies. Participants emphasized the difficulties they faced in trying to juggle work and family responsibilities while offering support to their partners, a task they felt ill-prepared for. At times, they felt excluded by their partners and worried about the impact of the disease on their children. A common fear was that of recurrence of the disease, and while some discussed the financial difficulties associated with treating the disease, others saw it as enhancing the potential for their personal and couple growth. This study adds to the topic by uncovering the perspectives of male partners of breast cancer patients and the effects of their partner's condition on them and their families. The results of this study can be used to inform policy when providing holistic care. They also highlight the importance of counselling and support interventions for partners of breast cancer patients.

Facultative multiple breeding as a female conditional strategy in Japanese tits: partner's quality affects the initiation of second clutches

AbstractMultiple breeding within the same season is a typical reproductive strategy among short‐lived species. Despite the apparent increase in the number of offspring, not all individuals become multiple breeders in most species or populations, known as facultative multiple breeding (FMB). Elucidating the mechanisms producing FMB would be a significant contribution to a better understanding of the complex life histories in wild populations. In the present study, we regarded FMB as a female alternative reproductive tactic (ART) and examined the factors affecting reproductive decisions. ARTs have been investigated mostly in males and male conditions. However, in many bird species both parents raise their offspring and, therefore, a partner's condition may also affect ARTs. We analyzed 6 years of data on multiple breeding in Japanese tits (Parus minor) in northern Japan, where nearly half of breeding pairs reproduce multiple times within breeding seasons. We found that females started breeding early were more likely to breed again in that season. Also, females paired with older males start breeding earlier, suggesting that factors associated with male age, such as territory quality, influence whether a female has multiple broods or not. We found no trade‐off between multiple breeding and female apparent survival. Rather, multiple breeders exhibited a higher apparent survival than single breeders. These results suggested that late‐started females may take an alternative tactic by avoiding the cost of second breeding and concentrating on post‐fledging care of the first broods. We also demonstrated the partner's roles in the decision of conditional strategy.

Impact of changing wind conditions on foraging and incubation success in male and female wandering albatrosses.

Wind is an important climatic factor for flying animals as by affecting their locomotion, it can deeply impact their life-history characteristics. In the context of globally changing wind patterns, we investigated the mechanisms underlying recently reported increase in body mass of a population of wandering albatrosses (Diomedea exulans) with increasing wind speed over time. We built a foraging model detailing the effects of wind on movement statistics and ultimately on mass gained by the forager and mass lost by the incubating partner. We then simulated the body mass of incubating pairs under varying wind scenarios. We tracked the frequency at which critical mass leading to nest abandonment was reached to assess incubation success. We found that wandering albatrosses behave as time minimizers during incubation as mass gain was independent of any movement statistics but decreased with increasing mass at departure. Individuals forage until their energy requirements, which are determined by their body conditions, are fulfilled. This can come at the cost of their partner's condition as mass loss of the incubating partner depended on trip duration. This behaviour is consistent with strategies of long-lived species which favoured their own survival over their current reproductive attempt. In addition, wind speed increased ground speed which in turn reduced trip duration and males foraged further away than females at high ground speed. Contrasted against an independent data set, the simulation performed satisfactorily for males but less so for females under current wind conditions. The simulation predicted an increase in male body mass growth rate with increasing wind speed, whereas females' rate decreased. This trend may provide an explanation for the observed increase in mass of males but not of females. Conversely, the simulation predicted very few nest abandonments, which is in line with the high breeding success of this species and is contrary to the hypothesis that wind patterns impact incubation success by altering foraging movement.

Attitudes of significant others of people with Ménière's disease vary from coping to victimization

Objective: To explore the impact, reactions and coping methods of the significant others (SOs) of people with Ménière's disease (MD). Design: SOs of people with MD were asked to answer open-ended questions reporting the ‘life effects’ and ‘positive experiences’ they have had as a result of the partner's condition. The replies to the ‘life effects’ question was categorized using the WHO-ICF framework. The responses of ‘life effects’ from this study and the ‘positive experiences’ reported in a recent study (Manchaiah et al, 2013) were evaluated with K-means clustering analysis. Study sample: Eighty-eight SOs (42 male, 42 female, and four did not state gender). Results: While the SOs mainly listed their own problems, a significant number of responses related to the problems of their partner. Personal perspectives tended to focus on the consequences of their partner's condition, whereas in perspectives of their partner they focussed on his/her symptoms. Further, replies from 81 SOs were used in evaluation of responses and were classified into four categories: constrained life attitude; disease burden attitude; care and support attitude; and social isolation attitude. Conclusions: The results of this study support the importance of including the SO of people with MD in the rehabilitation process.

Marital interactions in partners of ostomized patients

ObjectivesThe present study aimed to investigate the sociodemographic profile of ostomized patients, describe their daily marital interactions, and identify these individuals’ health demands. MethodThe present investigation consisted of a descriptive and quantitative study of partners of ostomized patients. ResultsA total of 36 individuals were interviewed, of whom 24 (66.7%) were female. Participants were aged between 31 and 70 years, and reported an annual family income of $20,000. The present study found that the stoma surgery did not lead to significant changes in marital relationships. The study participants appeared to be significantly invested in overcoming the barriers imposed by their partner's condition. Respondents also demonstrated dedication, sensitivity and a willingness to help their partner adapt to physiological and gastrointestinal changes. ConclusionThe changes following stoma surgery also have an impact on patients’ partners, and both individuals must work together to keep it a secret if necessary. The present results made it clear that respondents empathized with their partners, and agreed that undergoing stoma surgery is a difficult ordeal.

The effects of Ménière's disorder on the patient's significant others

Objective: To determine the effects of their partners’ MD on the significant others of the patients. Design: Open-ended questionnaire. Study sample: Significant others of members of the Finnish Ménière's Federation. Results: The predominant responses concerned effects on their lives and lifestyle—participation restrictions (effects on personal and community life)—and on personal contextual factors (uncertainty of life). In contrast they fail to list such effects of the patients, focussing rather on the patients’ symptoms. Five percent of the responses given entailed positive experiences. Conclusions: Significant others of patients with MD listed a wide range of effects of their partner's condition on them. We encourage doctors and therapists to include the significant others in the rehabilitation process to enable them to understand the patient's condition, to help the significant other, and so better support the patients concerned.

Living with HIV infection: Perceptions of patients with access to care at a non‐governmental organization in Chennai, India

Through interviews, we examined explanatory frameworks of living with HIV infection among 50 HIV‐positive individuals (23 women, 27 men) receiving care at a non‐governmental organization in Chennai, India. Results were analysed according to three sets of issues, all of which were found to differ by gender: causal beliefs about HIV, impact of HIV, and care/treatment of HIV. HIV‐positive participants attributed their infection to biological, moral and social causes, and the physical, financial and relationship dimensions of their lives were impacted upon by the infection. Furthermore, HIV‐related stigma evoked fears about isolation and discrimination. Regarding care/treatment, men were most usually first initiated into the healthcare system while women often entered as a consequence of their partner's condition. Non‐adherence to medication was reported by 32% of the participants due to financial constraints or side‐effects. Although all participants were hopeful about a cure for HIV, women were less positive than men about treatment. Results highlight the importance of a gender‐sensitive approach to HIV care, nuanced to accommodate an individual's gender, marital status and social background. Résumé Nous avons examiné les schémas explicatifs de la vie avec le VIH à partir d’entretiens avec 50 personnes séropositives (23 femmes, 23 hommes) recevant des soins dans une organisation non gouvernementale à Chennai, en Inde. Les résultats ont été analysés en fonction de trois séries de questions, qui diffèrent selon le genre : croyances sur les origines de la contamination par le VIH, impact du VIH et soins/traitements du VIH. Les participants attribuent leur contamination à des causes biologiques, morales ou sociales, et aux dimensions physiques, financières et relationnelles de leurs vies qui ont subi l’impact de l’infection. De plus, le stigma lié au VIH suscite la peur de l’isolement et de la discrimination. Concernant les soins/traitements, les hommes sont la plupart du temps les premiers à entrer dans le système de soins, alors que souvent, les femmes y entrent en raison de la maladie de leurs partenaires. Une non adhésion aux médicaments, due aux contraintes financières ou aux effets secondaires est rapportée par 32 % des participants. Bien que tous les participants aient l’espoir que l’on trouve un traitement curatif du VIH, les femmes se montrent moins optimistes que les hommes concernant les traitements. Les résultats soulignent l’importance d’une approche des soins du VIH spécifique au genre, suffisamment nuancée pour à la fois tenir compte du genre d’un individu, de son statut marital et de son milieu social. Resumen Con ayuda de entrevistas, examinamos las estructuras explicativas de vivir con la infección del VIH entre 50 sujetos seropositivos (23 mujeres, 27 hombres) que reciben atención en una organización no gubernamental en Chennai, India. Se analizaron los resultados según tres grupos de problemas, que se observaron que diferenciaban según el sexo: creencias sobre las causas del VIH, el impacto del sida y el cuidado y tratamiento del VIH. Los participantes seropositivos atribuían su infección a causas biológicas, morales y sociales, y valoraron el impacto que la enfermedad había tenido en sus vidas en factores físicos, financieros y en sus relaciones. Asimismo el estigma del sida suscitaba temores de aislamiento y discriminación. Con respecto al cuidado y tratamiento, normalmente los hombres eran los primeros en recibir atención sanitaria mientras que las mujeres la recibían como consecuencia de la enfermedad de sus compañeros. Un 32% de los participantes informaron que no cumplían con la medicación debido a limitaciones financieras o efectos secundarios. Aunque todos los participantes tenían la esperanza de que se encontrase una cura para el sida, las mujeres mostraron una actitud más pesimista hacia un tratamiento que los hombres. Los resultados destacan la importancia de un enfoque sensible a los diferentes sexos hacia el cuidado del VIH, y más exhaustivo para ajustarse a las necesidades de cada persona y sexo, el estado civil y la procedencia social.

PAIR BOND MAINTENANCE IN PILEATED WOODPECKERS AT ROOST SITES DURING AUTUMN

Individuals in a number of bird species have the opportunity to maintain contact with their mates during nonbreeding periods. This contact may be important to synchronize the partners' reproductive cycles before breeding begins. As a first step toward exploring the function of pair bond maintenance in nonbreeding birds, I studied the behavior of three pairs of Pileated Woodpeckers (Dryocopus pileatus) and an unpaired male at roost sites during autumn. At dawn and dusk, paired individuals exchanged visual, vocal, and other acoustical signals identical to those given during the breeding season. Demonstration tapping away from a nest is reported here for the first time. The possible function of these behaviors may be related to monitoring the partner's condition and investing in the pair bond to enhance future reproductive success.