Predictors Of Help-seeking Behavior Research Articles

Prevalence and predictors of help-seeking behavior among post-partum women with urinary incontinence in China and Indonesia: A cross-sectional survey based on Andersen Help-Seeking Model

IntroductionUrinary incontinence (UI) is a prevalent condition among post-partum women, and it can significantly affect their physical and psychosocial well-being. Therefore, it's crucial for post-partum women to discuss any UI symptoms they may be experiencing with their healthcare provider and seek appropriate treatment. PurposeTo investigate what leads post-partum women with UI to seek help in China and Indonesia based on the Andersen Help-Seeking Model. MethodsA cross-sectional digital survey among post-partum women (6 weeks to 1 year) was conducted from May to November 2021 in China and Indonesia. The survey contents included: (1) demographic characteristics, (2) social support, (3) health care needs, (4) capacity and resources. For analysis, descriptive statistics, independent sample t-tests and chi-square tests were used to determine the differences between help-seeking and non-help-seeking women with UI, and logistic regression analysis and the receiver operating characteristic curve (ROC) was used to determine the predictors of heal-seeking behavior in post-partum women with UI. ResultsThe prevalence of UI was 25 % (215/868) and 31 % (187/605) among post-partum women in China and Indonesia. Among post-partum women with UI, the help-seeking rate was 46 % (98/215) and 52 % (98/187) in China and Indonesia. Incontinence quality of Life, support from women of the family (Yes), knowing the available department for UI (Yes), current knowledge of UI and the current status of UI were independent risk factors for China (P<0.05). Support from husband (Yes), being asked about UI by a doctor (Yes) and the current status of UI were independent risk factors for Indonesia. The obtained area under ROC curve (AUC) for the model were 0.884 and 0.935 in China and Indonesia. ConclusionsThe prevalence of UI and the rate of seeking help for UI in Indonesia were higher than those in China. Social support, needs and the availability of resources and organizational support to assist patients in their help-seeking efforts, were the main predictors affecting help-seeking behavior among post-partum women with UI.

Predictors of help-seeking behaviors in women with urinary incontinence: Based on Iranian women's lens.

This cross-sectional, analytical study was conducted on 199 women with urinary incontinence who met the inclusion criteria by convenience sampling from the beginning of 2020 to the middle of 2021. The Incontinence Severity Index, Bradley's Questionnaire for Urinary Incontinence Diagnosis, Medical Embarrassment Questionnaires, Brief-Illness Perception Questionnaire, Incontinence Quality of Life Questionnaire, Barrier to Incontinence Care Seeking Questionnaire, Medical Help Seeking Scale, and Medical Outcomes Study Social Support Survey were all self-administered data collection tools used in this study. Multiple linear regression was used to investigate the relationship and prediction of help-seeking behaviors by other variables. To analyze the data, SPSS software version 20 was used. The variables of shame, barriers to care, social support, quality of life, and age were found to be predictors of help-seeking behavior in the research population of women with urinary incontinence. Help-seeking had a direct relationship with quality of life and an inverse relationship with other factors. Among these factors, shame has the greatest impact (P = 0/001, β = - 0/37). The extracted predictors, especially the variable of "shame" as the most important negative factor related to the treatment decisions of women with urinary incontinence, will help to health service providers to take into account these factors in the regular service provision programs that promote women's health, which are effective in facilitating the help-seeking of sufferers and correct guidance towards treatment or rehabilitation.

Predictors of help-seeking behavior in mothers of preschoolers.

Mental health difficulties in the preschool years require early intervention, but preschool children are underserved in mental healthcare. One explanation might be that parents do not seek services because their problem recognition, or labeling, ability is lacking. While previous research demonstrates that labeling is positively associated with help-seeking, interventions aimed at improving help-seeking by improving labeling are not always successful. Parental perceptions of severity, impairment, and stress also predict help-seeking, but have not been examined alongside labeling. Thus, it is unclear how much they add to the parental help-seeking process. The present study simultaneously examined labeling and parental perceptions of severity, impairment, and stress on help-seeking. Participants (82 adult mothers of children ages 3-5years) read vignettes describing preschool-aged children with symptoms of depression, anxiety, and ADHD, and answered a series of questions to assess their labeling and likelihood of help-seeking for each of the problems presented. Help-seeking was found to be positively associated with labeling (r = .73; r = .60), severity (r = .66), impairment (r = .31), and stress (r = .25). Furthermore, severity, impairment, and stress predicted endorsements of help-seeking above and beyond what was predicted by labeling alone (R2 change = .12; χ2 (3) = 20.03, p < .01). These results underscore the importance of parental perceptions of children's behavior to the help-seeking process.

Exploring Help-Seeking Predictors Among Colombian Victims of Intimate Partner Violence in Different Age Groups.

This study examined the extent, source, and individual, microsystem, exosystem, and macrosystem-level (Heise's Ecological Model) predictors of help-seeking behaviors among women of different age groups in Colombia. Data on 12,915 married or cohabitating women who had experienced diverse forms of intimate partner violence (IPV) were obtained from the Colombia Demographic Health Survey 2015. More than half of the Colombian women who reported some form of IPV experience did not seek any help. Women aged 25-39 were less likely to seek help. Type of violence and experience of IPV and education were the strongest predictors of help-seeking among women in all age groups. Implications for research and programming are discussed.

Pattern and predictors of help-seeking behaviour among women exposed to violence in Tanzania

Background There is limited research evidence on the pattern and factors influencing help-seeking among women experiencing intimate partner violence (IPV) in sub-Saharan Africa and in Tanzania in particular. This study sought to assess the pattern and predictors of help-seeking among women reporting ever experienced violence in Tanzania. Methods This was analysis of secondary data of the 2015-2016, Tanzania Demographic and Health Survey and Malaria Indicator Survey (TDHS – MIS). Out of 13,266 eligible women, for 9,322 (70.3%) women were analyzed using STATA. The findings were summarized using descriptive statistics – frequencies and percentages. The association between the dependent variable (help-seeking behavior) and independent variables was established using Pearson’s Chi Square test and Chi square test for trend; and associations with p-value <0.05 were considered statistically significant. Additionally, the Poisson regression model was used to determine independent predictors associated with the dependent variable. Results Overall, 4060 (43.6%) women reported ever experienced physical, sexual, or emotional violence. Of these, 2196 (54.1%) [95% CI=52.5, 55.6] reported seeking help in response. The victims of violence mentioned preferred several sources where they sought help. These include consanguine relative, husband’s or partner’s relatives. Independent factors associated with help-seeking include advanced age and not being in marital union (p< 0.001). Conclusion Combating violence may require addressing factors that impair help-seeking by the victims. Young women and those in union (married or cohabiting) need be particularly supported to seek help in rponse to violence. Factors that contribute to the culture of silence in these groups such as lack of assertiveness and self-confidence among young women and socioeconomic dependence and cultural inhibitions among married or cohabiting women need to be recognized and addressed accordingly.

The Risk of Bullying and Probability of Help-Seeking Behaviors in School Children: A Bayesian Network Analysis.

An increase in aggressive behaviors in adolescents has been observed for a few years. The participation in bullying is associated with many psychosocial difficulties in adolescent development. On the other hand, the help-seeking behavior can be one of the most important protective factors that reduce the risk for this type of violence. The study was aimed at estimating the risk factors, as well as the protective factors of school bullying, by using the Bayesian networks to build a model allowing to estimate the probability of occurrence of the aggressive and help-seeking behaviors among school children. The focus was on individual risk/protective factors related to EAS temperament (emotionality, activity, and sociability) and variables related to the family context (level of cohesion, flexibility, family communication, and family life satisfaction). Bayesian methods have not been particularly mainstream in the social and medical sciences. The sample comprised 75 students (32 boys and 43 girls), aged 13–15 (M = 13.82; SD = 0.47). Assessment comprised The EAS Temperament Questionnaire, Family Adaptability & Cohesion Evaluation Scales FACES IV-SOR (Family Rating Scale), and Survey questionnaire. The Bayesian networks were applied. Depending on the values of the identified variables, very high a posteriori probability of bullying and help-seeking behaviors can be predicted. Four EAS subscales (Distress, Fear, Activity, Sociability) and two SOR subscales (Balanced Flexibility and Balanced Cohesion) were identified as predictors of bullying. Moreover, two SOR subscales (Family Communication and Life Family Satisfaction) and one EAS subscale (Sociability) were identified as predictors of help-seeking behaviors. The constructed network made it possible to show the influence of variables related to temperament and variables related to the family environment on the probability of bullying or the probability of seeking help and support. The Bayesian network model used in this study may be used in clinical practice.

Geographic variation and determinants of help seeking behaviour among married women subjected to intimate partner violence: evidence from national population survey

BackgroundHelp seeking behaviour amongst married women who experienced Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) has received limited attention in Africa. This study examines the geographic variation and investigates determinants of help seeking behaviour amongst married women in Ethiopia.MethodsThis study analysed data from the 2016 Ethiopian Demographic and Health Survey (EDHS). Data was extracted for married women age 15–49 years old who experienced IPV. Factors associated with help seeking behaviour were identified using multiple logistic regression adjusted for clustering and weighing. The weighted proportion of factors associated with help seeking behaviour was exported to ArcGIS to conduct autocorrelation analysis.ResultsThe prevalence of help seeking behaviour among married women who experienced IPV was 19.8% (95% CI: 15.9–24.3%). Only 9.2% of them sought help from a formal source (such as police, lawyer or doctor). Multiple logistic regression analyses showed physical violence (Adjusted odds ratio (AOR)=2.76), educational attainment (AOR=2.1), a partner’s alcohol consumption (AOR=1.9), partner’s controlling behaviour (AOR= 2.4), partner’s employment status, (AOR= 1.9) and wealth index (AOR=2.8) were significantly associated factors with help seeking behaviour among married women who experienced IPV in Ethiopia (P< 0.05). Women in Benishangul-Gumuz, Gambella, Harari, Western and Eastern Amhara, and Afar had the lowest odds of help seeking behaviour (P< 0.001) after experiencing IPV.ConclusionThe findings of this study suggest that poor help seeking behaviour for married women experiencing IPV is a significant public health problem in Ethiopia. Multiple interrelated factors were associated with poor help seeking behaviour. These factors include women’s level of educational attainment, women experiencing physical violence, partners exhibiting controlling behaviour, partner’s alcohol consumption, the employment status of the partner, and wealth status of the household were important predictors of help seeking behaviour. Policies and interventions need to be tailored to address these factors to improve women’s health outcomes and to prevent IPV.

Help-Seeking Behavior of Returning to Work in Healthcare Workers and its Influencing Factors During COVID-19 Subsiding.

To explore the level and influencing factors of help-seeking behavior of returning to work in healthcare workers (HCWs). A total of 861 HCWs were surveyed. A structured self-administered questionnaire was used to collect data. Multivariable logistic regression was performed to examine the influencing factors of help-seeking behavior. HCWs sought help with respect to COVID-19-diagnosized problem most. Help-seeking intention, problems encountered after return, test for return, work condition during COVID-19, relatives or friends diagnosed or suspected as COVID-19, and socio-demographic characteristics such as occupation, education, title, and marriage status are predictors of help-seeking behavior. Education and intervention should lay particular stress on HCWs featured rest at home before return, doctor, lower education and lower title to ensure the safety, accuracy, and quality of work after they return to work for a better occupational environment.

Predictors of help-seeking behavior among parents of children with autism spectrum disorders

Predictors of help-seeking behavior among parents of children with autism spectrum disorders

Internationalization and Its Discontents: Help-Seeking Behaviors of Students in a Multicultural Environment Regarding Acculturative Stress and Depression

Stress and depression can be seen as the major obstacles for sustained education and attainment of foreign students, and in turn, the sustainability of an education system as a whole. However, the mainstream consideration following Berry’s model on acculturation does not take into account whether students of the host countries are immune to these problems. This study aims to examine the prevalence and predictors of help-seeking behaviors among international and domestic students in a multicultural environment by employing ANOVA and polynomial regression. Some significant results from this study are: (1) Informal sources were the most prevalent sources of help-seeking among international and domestic students, while formal help-seeking was not popular; (2) international students were more likely to overcome emotional difficulties alone and seek help on the Internet than domestic students; (3) acculturative stress was a positive predictor of formal, informal, and miscellaneous help-seeking behaviors among international students and informal help-seeking behaviors or among domestic students; and (4) depression was negatively correlated with the willingness of international students to seek help from informal sources. The findings hint at the risk of acculturative stress faced by domestic students in a multicultural environment being overlooked and the lack of help-seeking sources for international students. The study also provides empirical evidence for policy-planners to design a sustainable education system better at supporting students dealing with depression and acculturative stress.

Help-seeking behavior among individuals with overactive bladder in type 2 diabetes mellitus and its influencing factors

Objective To estimate help-seeking behavior among individual with overactive bladder (OAB) in type 2 diabetes mellitus and its influencing factors. Methods This was a cross-sectional survey with a representative sample of 133 patients with OAB in type 2 diabetes mellitus responded the questionnaires, including a self-designed Demographic Data Questionnaire, 12-item Short-Form health survey questionnaire, Overactive Bladder Symptom Score, Patient Perception of Bladder Condition, Help-seeking Behavior Questionnaire. Results Among cases, 21.8%(29/133) had seen a doctor for voiding problems. In the Logistic model, educational status, Charlson comorbidity index, glycosylated hemoglobin, and OAB symptom bother were found to be associated with help-seeking behavior, OR value(95% confidence interval) were 3.158(1.511-6.599), 2.537(1.327-4.849), 0.631(0.430-0.926), 1.655(1.126-2.434), P<0.01 or 0.05. Conclusions The help-seeking rate of OAB individuals in type 2 diabetes mellitus patients is low. Health care providers should understand the predictors of help-seeking behavior and take actions to improve patient's health care utilization and quality of life. Key words: Diabetes mellitus, type 2; Urinary bladder, overactive; Help-seeking behavior

Behavioral and Wealth Considerations for Seeking Professional Financial Planning Help

This study uses a proprietary survey of Canadians to examine factors that lead people to seek professional financial planning help. The main hypothesis is that financial self-efficacy will positively predict whether one seeks help. We also examine the effects of subjective and objective financial stress and wealth on the decision to seek help. We find that wealth, self-efficacy, and objective financial stress are predictors of help-seeking behavior. Individuals with high subjective financial stress are less likely to seek financial help, but if they are high in self-efficacy they become more likely to seek financial help.

A meta-analysis of predictors of help seeking behaviors III

A meta-analysis of predictors of help seeking behaviors III

A meta-analysis of predictors of help seeking behaviors II

A meta-analysis of predictors of help seeking behaviors II

A meta-analysis of predictors of help seeking behaviors

A meta-analysis of predictors of help seeking behaviors

Associations between suicidal high school students' help-seeking and their attitudes and perceptions of social environment.

Suicide is a leading cause of death among adolescents, many of whom fail to disclose suicide concerns to adults who might help. This study examined patterns and predictors of help-seeking behavior among adolescents who seriously considered suicide in the past year. 2,737 students (50.9 % female, 46.9 % male; racial distribution 79.5 % Caucasian, 11.9 % Hispanic/Latino, and 3.6 % Black/African-American) from 12 high schools in rural/underserviced communities were surveyed to assess serious suicide ideation (SI) in the past year, disclosure of SI to adults and peers, attempts to get help, attitudes about help-seeking, perceptions of school engagement, and coping support. Help-seeking was defined as both disclosing SI to an adult and perceiving oneself as seeking help. The relationship between adolescents' help-seeking disclosure and (1) help-seeking attitudes and (2) perceptions of social resources was examined among suicidal help-seeking youth, suicidal non-help-seeking youth, and non-suicidal youth. Of the 381 (14 %) students reporting SI, only 23 % told an adult, 29 % sought adult help, and 15 % did both. Suicidal help-seekers were similar to non-suicidal peers on all measures of help-seeking attitudes and social environment perceptions. Positive attitudes about help-seeking from adults at school, perceptions that adults would respond to suicide concerns, willingness to overcome peer secrecy requests, and greater coping support and engagement with the school were associated with students' increased disclosure of SI and help-seeking. This study supports prevention strategies that change student norms, attitudes and social environments to promote help-seeking among adolescents with SI. Promising intervention targets include increasing students' perceptions of the availability and capability of adults to help them, and strengthening students' understanding of how existing resources can help them cope.

Predictors of help seeking among a longitudinal sample of the general population, 1984-1992.

This article considers the predictors of help-seeking behavior, and the types of help sought among the general population. Longitudinal data are used, collected during in-person interviews with 2,234 (1190 female) individuals in 1984 and again in 1992. The focus is on help seeking during the follow-up interval, with an emphasis on baseline alcohol-related problems as predictors of seeking help for one's drinking over the 8-year period. Correlates of help seeking are shown separately for respondents who at baseline had already experienced, in their lifetime, three or more dependence-related symptoms, and those who had not. Significant predictors of help seeking during the longitudinal follow-up period include male gender, younger age. Hispanic ethnicity, and having already (at baseline) experienced three or more alcohol-related social consequences. Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) was the most frequent treatment experience that was reported among those seeking help during the study period. Longstanding social consequences appear to play a key role in decisions to seek help for one's drinking, even when dependence-related symptoms are also considered. In this study Hispanics had an increased likelihood to seek help for their drinking (compared to whites), but blacks did not. AA continues to attract the largest number of help-seekers when compared to other alternatives.

Determinants of perceived mental health status and help-seeking behavior: preliminary testing of a conceptual model.

This paper presents a preliminary test of the conceptual model of cognitive determinants of the perception of mental health status. Path analysis was used to examine the causal relationships between education, awareness of higher level needs, one's definition of mental health, and self-rating of mental health status. Discriminant analyses was used to evaluate these variables and others as predictors of help-seeking behavior. Results indicate the importance of cognitive factors in the perception of mental health status and support a direct causal interpretation of model variables. Symptom checklist scores and path variables were found to be the best predictors of help-seeking behavior.