Social Support Characteristics Research Articles

Mastering the organizational art of unlocking potential

Purpose This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies. Design/methodology/approach This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context. Findings This research paper sets out to explore the relationship between employee development and engagement, based on a review of 64 studies. The results reveal a reciprocal relationship between development and engagement, with work environment, social support, and individual characteristics as key influencing factors. Overall, job performance acts as a catalyst in this relationship, leading to an upward gain spiral. The key managerial insights include the value of cultivating a learning climate, and of fostering social support for employee development efforts. Originality/value The briefing saves busy executives, strategists and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format.

Substance Use Among Illinois Farmers

Background: People in agriculture face unique stressors and occupational hazards, and relatively little is known about substance use in this population. The purpose of this study was to describe substance use among farmers in Illinois. Methods: We conducted a mail survey of Illinois farmers that included the Brief ASSIST to assess substance use for lifetime and past three-month use of ten different substances. The survey also included questions about farming characteristics, mental health, stress, coping, social support, and demographic characteristics. We used chi-square and non-parametric tests to assess group differences. Results: Alcohol, tobacco, cannabis, and sedatives were most reported as used for a lifetime and in the past three months. About three-quarters of the sample had recently used alcohol. Recent tobacco use was associated with not being married, less education, and less concern about climate-related farm stress. Recent sedative use was associated with greater concern about isolation-related farm stress. People who reported multiple substance use were at a greater risk for suicide and were more likely to meet the criteria for generalized anxiety disorder. None of the participants reported recent use of cocaine, heroin, inhalants, or hallucinogens. Conclusion: Specific social and cultural aspects of farming and farm communities may contribute to substance use among people working in agriculture. Future research can help to better understand this intersection and make recommendations for programs and resources to promote adaptive coping strategies.

Egyptian youth and eating disorders: a cross-sectional study on prevalence and contributing factors

BackgroundEating disorders (EDs) are complex mental health conditions with significant implications for the physical and psychological well-being of youth. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of eating disorders among a sample of Egyptian youth and explore the association between anxiety, social support, and sociodemographic characteristics with eating disorder behaviors.ResultsThe findings revealed a significant prevalence of eating disorders among the youth participants, with 13.3% meeting the diagnostic criteria. Bulimia Nervosa was the most commonly diagnosed eating disorder, affecting 8.4% of the participants, followed by 1.4% experiencing Binge Eating Disorder. No cases of Anorexia Nervosa were reported. There were no statistically significant sex differences in the prevalence of different types of eating disorders. Higher body mass index (BMI) values and greater anxiety levels were associated with an increased likelihood of having an eating disorder.ConclusionsThis study highlights a significant prevalence of eating disorders among Egyptian youth, with Bulimia Nervosa being the most common type. These findings emphasize the need for targeted interventions and support systems to address the mental health challenges faced by Egyptian youth and promote healthy relationships with food and body image.

Social support moderates association between area deprivation index and changes in physical health among adults in the Baltimore Study of Black Aging (BSBA)

ABSTRACT Despite the association of neighborhood quality with poorer adult health, limited research has explored the association between neighborhood disadvantage, e.g. Area Deprivation Index (ADI), and older Black adults’ health, prospectively. This observational study examined the association between ADI and changes in longitudinal physical health within older Black adults. The analytic sample (n = 317) included data from waves 1 & 2 of the Baltimore Study of Black Aging: Patterns of Cognitive Aging (BSBA-PCA). Study variables included the Area Deprivation Index (ADI), objective (e.g. average heart rate) and subjective (e.g. activities of daily living) measures of physical health. Multiple linear regression models were conducted controlling for sociodemographic and social support characteristics. Participants living in more disadvantaged neighborhoods, based on national and state ADIs, were more likely to have a decreasing heart rate even after adjusting for covariates. Likewise, participants reporting increasing levels of ADL difficulty were living in a neighborhood with greater disadvantage based on national and state ADI rankings. Significant social support received and ADI (national and state) interactions were observed for average heart rate. The findings suggest that research on the effect of neighborhood quality and social support can enhance our understanding of its impact on older Black adults’ health prospectively.

The Influence of Social Support, Self-Esteem, and Optimism on Resilience of High School Students During the Covid-19 Pandemic

Resilience is an important thing that adolescents should have in dealing with changes during the Covid-19 pandemic. The purpose of this study is to analyze the influence of social support, self-esteem, and optimism on high school student resilience during the Covid-19 pandemic. The research design used is explanatory with voluntary sampling techniques and involves 193 high school students in the Kebumen regency, data analysis was performed using descriptive and inferential analysis used SPSS and Microsoft Excel. The results showed that children get the highest social support from parents and the lowest from teachers. In addition, the largest proportion of students have moderate self-esteem and resilience. However, the largest proportion for optimism is in a low category. The results also showed a very significant positive relationship between social support, self-esteem, and optimism with high school students' resilience. The other result also shows that high school students' resilience during the Covid-19 pandemic was directly affected by self-esteem and optimism. Variables of social support, self-esteem, optimism, adolescent and family characteristics are important aspects in improving the resilience of high school students during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Utilization of outpatient service of pneumoconiosis patients in Chongqing and its influencing factors

Objective: To understand the utilization and characteristics of outpatient services for pneumoconiosis patients within two weeks in Chongqing, and analyze the influencing factors, so as to provide reference for relevant policy making. Methods: From October 2020 to October 2022, 1771 pneumoconiosis patients who met the inclusion criteria were selected by multi-stage stratified random cluster sampling. A questionnaire survey was conducted on their basic situation, utilization of outpatient services within two weeks, treatment for pneumoconiosis-related symptoms, and selection of medical service institutions using χ(2)-test and logistic regression analysis. Results: All the 1771 pneumoconiosis patients were male, with the average age of (56.1±10.19) years old. In the pneumoconiosis patients were treated in outpatient department within 2 weeks.40.0% (204/510) of aged 41~50 years Rural patients accounted for 87.8% (448/510) ; 65.1% (332/510) of silicosis patients, 37.5% (191/510) of stage II patients, 75.1% (383/510) of patients did not continue to engage in dust work after diagnosis of pneumoconiosis, and 57.1% (291/510) of patients never had work-related injury insurance at work. The outpatient rate within two weeks of pneumoconiosis related assistance and subsistence allowance was 17.6% (90/510) and 12.5% (64/510), respectively. The average self-health score of the patients was (52.9±16.2). 28.2% of the patients had purchased work-related injury insurance; Among the 1204 patients who received the treatment within two weeks, 42.2% were in the outpatient department, 20.7% were in the inpatient department, and 36.9% were self-buyers. There was a significant difference between the different treatment methods of the patients (χ(2)=27.53, P<0.05). There was a significant difference in patients from different residence choosing to visit different medical institutions (χ(2)=13.97, P<0.05). The stage of pneumoconiosis, presence of complications, presence of work injury insurance, self-health score, and whether he/she has been hospitalized in the past year are the important factors affecting the outpatient treatment of pneumoconiosis patients. Conclusion: The utilization of outpatient service of pneumoconiosis patients is influenced by demographic sociology, social support and disease characteristics. The quality of occupational disease medical service in primary health institutions should be strengthened so that pneumoconiosis patients can get convenient and effective treatment. Establish a more perfect social security support system to reduce the disease burden of pneumoconiosis patients.

Identifying and comparing types of social comparisons on social networking sites among mothers with infants: Differences in maternal loneliness by types.

Loneliness among mothers of infants is a serious problem that leads to increased stress and depression. Social networking sites (SNS) are platforms commonly used by mothers to gain information and socialize; however, the sites can also lead to social comparison. This study aimed to identify and compare the types of parentalsocial comparisons on SNS among mothers with infants and examine their differences regarding maternal loneliness. A random sampling cross-sectional survey of 233 Japanese mothers with infants aged 6-11months old was conducted. The questionnaire considered the frequency ofparental social comparisonson SNS and the associated positive/negative emotions, loneliness, perceived social support, SNS use, and participant characteristics. Hierarchical cluster analysis and analysis of covariance were used to examine differences in loneliness by social comparison type. Identified types ofparental social comparisons on SNS included: "Negative-leaning comparisons (n = 40)," "Ambivalent comparisons (n = 53)," "Heavy comparisons (n = 39)," and "Positive-leaning comparisons (n = 67)." The "non-comparative group (n = 34)" made no comparisons. The loneliness scores of the "Negative-leaning comparisons" group were significantly higher than those of the "Ambivalent comparisons," "Positive-leaning comparisons," and "Non-comparative" groups (p = 0.019, p = 0.017, and p < 0.001, respectively). Additionally, the loneliness scores of the "Heavy comparisons" group were higher than those of the "Non-comparative" group (p = 0.005). Interventions aimed at enhancing digital literacy among mothers and providing tailored support based on their social comparison types are crucial for mitigating the negative effects ofparental social comparisons on SNS.

Parenting Stress in Autistic and ADHD Children: Implications of Social Support and Child Characteristics.

High levels of parenting stress have been detected in mothers of children with Autism (ASD) and children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) comparing with mothers of typically developing (TD) children. The current study explored the implications of social support (confidant and affective support) and child characteristics (emotional, behavioral and sleep problems) on parenting stress in ASD and ADHD. Furthermore, the differences between mothers of children with autism, ADHD and TD on the studied variables were examined.A total of 120 mothers of 30 TD children, 47 with ASD without intellectual disability and 43 with ADHD collaborated in the study. Significant differences were found between clinical and TD groups in parenting stress, social support, and child characteristics.Correlation analysis in the group with ADHD revealed that parental stress correlated significantly with social support and with children's emotional problems. In the ASD group, parental stress also correlated significantly with children's sleep and behavioral problems. Moreover, multiple regressions showed that confidant support was a significant predictor of parenting stress in both clinical groups.The findings provide new insights to consider social support as a fundamental part of treatments for parenting stress in mothers of children with ASD and ADHD.

Predictive modeling of antidepressant efficacy based on cognitive neuropsychological theory

BackgroundWe aimed to develop a clinical predictive model based on the cognitive neuropsychological (CNP) theory and machine-learning to examine SSRI efficacy in the treatment of MDD. MethodsBaseline assessments including clinical symptoms (HAMD, HAMA, BDI, and TEPS scores), negative biases (NEO-PI-R-N and NCPBQ scores), sociodemographic characteristics (social support and SES), and a 5-min eye-opening resting-state EEG were completed by 69 participants with first-episode major depressive disorder (MDD) and 36 healthy controls. The clinical symptoms and negative bias were again assessed after an 8-week treatment of depression with selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). A multi-modality machine-learning model was developed to predict the effectiveness of SSRI antidepressants. ResultsAt baseline, we observed significant differences between MDD patients and healthy controls in terms of social support, clinical symptoms, and negative bias characteristics (p < 0.001). A negative association was found (p < 0.05) between neuroticism and alpha asymmetry in both the central and central-parietal areas, as well as between negative cognitive processing bias and alpha asymmetry in the parietal region. Compared to responders, non-responders exhibited less negative cognitive processing bias and greater alpha asymmetry in both central and central-parietal regions. Importantly, we developed a multi-modality machine-learning model with 83 % specificity using the above salient features. ConclusionsResearch results support the CNP theory of depression treatment. To some extent, the multimodal clinical model constructed based on the CNP theory effectively predicted the efficacy of this treatment in this population. LimitationsSmall sample and only focus on the mechanisms of delayed-onset SSRI treatment.

Effect of an Online Intervention on Nursing Students' Alcohol Consumption and Social Support.

This research aimed to evaluate the impact of custom-developed software on nursing students' alcohol consumption and perception of social support. A quasi-experimental study was conducted with 88 students in the early years of nursing courses at a Brazilian public university. The members of the intervention group (n = 40) participated in a lecture delivered by a nurse and used online software developed based on cognitive behavioral techniques and social skills training. The members of the control group (n = 48) participated only in the lecture. Data on alcohol consumption profiles and social support characteristics were collected. Descriptive statistics, an analysis of variance test, and the Dunnett's test were utilized for data analysis. Alcohol consumption decreased in both groups without significant differences between them. However, in terms of frequency of use, binge drinking, and the number of drinks consumed, a significant decrease occurred among participants in the intervention group. Regarding social support, both groups showed an increase in satisfaction with support and a decrease in the number of supporters. This reduction was less pronounced in the intervention group than in the control group. This investigation presents relevant results that suggest the potential of using online technologies as supplemental materials for promoting students' mental health.

A Systematic Review of the Characteristics of Social Support and Poverty Alleviation among Asylum-seekers and Refugees Resettled in Countries in Western Europe

Forced migration and poverty among asylum-seekers and refugees (ASRs) in Western Europe have increased substantially in the last decade and have profound psychosocial ramifications. This systematic review synthesises recent literature that explores the contributions of social support in alleviating the psychological effects of poverty among ASRs resettled in countries in Western Europe. The review was conducted in line with the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses. Nine studies were identified through searches in Scopus, PsycINFO, and MELINE via Ovid and Sage. These studies described the family, friendship and professional networks of ASR as important sources for providing informational, instrumental, emotional, and appraisal support that empowers them to cope with social and financial hardship in the resettlement context. These findings suggest the need to bring social support of ASRs to the forefront of practice and research as an important resource for mitigating the psychological effects of poverty.&#x0D;

Effects of Social Support on Medication Adherence Among Patients with Schizophrenia: Serial Multiple Mediation Model.

This study aims to explore the serial mediating effect of stigma and depression on the association between social support and medication adherence. A cross-sectional survey was undertaken in the Changning District of Shanghai using a five-part questionnaire from August to December 2023. A convenient sampling method was employed, and 35 patients with schizophrenia were invited from each of the 9 streets in Changning District to participate in the survey, resulting in a total of 305 valid questionnaires collected. The questionnaire measured social support, stigma, depression, medication adherence, and demographic characteristics. Data analysis involved descriptive statistics, independent samples t-tests, ANOVA, Pearson correlation analysis, and the bootstrap method. There was a direct and significantly positive association between social support and medication adherence (β = 0.69, p < 0.001). Moreover, increased levels of stigma (β = - 0.45, p = 0.013) and depression (β = - 0.09, p = 0.017) were both associated with a decline in medication adherence. Bootstrapping analysis revealed that the association between social support and medication adherence operated indirectly through stigma (β = 0.11, 95% CI: 0.03, 0.18). Additionally, social support was indirectly associated with medication adherence through depression (β = 0.15, 95% CI: 0.04, 0.30). Further analysis indicated that social support had an indirect association with medication adherence through both stigma and depression (β = 0.04, 95% CI: 0.01, 0.07). Stigma and depression serially mediate the association between social support and medication adherence among patients with schizophrenia. This serial multiple mediation model underscores the importance of integrating social support interventions with psychological interventions aimed at reducing stigma and depression, thereby effectively enhancing medication adherence in patients with schizophrenia.

An Assessment of Social Well-being of the Elderly in Ovia North-East Local Government Area, Edo State, Nigeria

The paper focused on the Assessment of Social Well-being of the Elderly in Ovia North-East Local Government Area Edo State. It specifically examined social supports for the elderly; it accessed how the family members render social supports for the elderly; it accessed the relevance of the informal caregivers to the elderly; it also investigated how neglect affect the well-being of the elderly and examined the causes of neglect of the elderly. It was found that a majority of people have good intention towards the welfare of the elderly. The main source of income and care of the elderly was mainly from their family members. The various forms of informal social support and certain demographic characteristics predicted the wellbeing of the elderly. The elderly would prefer a combination of both formal and informal social support. It is recommended that all stakeholders involved in the welfare of the elderly should deliberately make adequate efforts to adopt a proactive approach rather than reactive approach in the health of the elderly persons. Keywords: Care, Elderly. Support, Welfare, Well-being

Personal and social protective factors of cyberhate: A general strain theory approach.

Adolescents of today grow up in a connected world. While online communication offers great opportunities, it can also have negative impact on adolescents' life. In this work, we are interested in the use of online communication tools to share and create cyberhate content. Anchored in the general strain theory, we studied how social support (i.e., parental, peers and teacher support) may be related to cyberhate perpetration. We further tested how personal characteristics such as empathy, self-esteem and anxiety could predict the propensity to be involved as cyberhate perpetrators. We collected self-reported questionnaires of 1019 French young people (13.04 years; ranging from 9 to 17) and measured their perceived (a) parental, (b) peers and (c) teachers' support as well as their (d) empathy/benevolence, (e) self-esteem and (f) anxiety. We also measured cyberhate perpetration and the association between perpetration, social support and personal characteristics. Our results highlight that parental and teacher support represent protective factors for cyberhate perpetration. Our results further suggest that self-esteem is negatively linked to the propensity to cyberhate perpetration.

Drivers of Community-Entry Home Health Care Utilization Among Older Adults

ObjectivesA growing proportion of Medicare home health (HH) patients are “community-entry,” meaning referred to HH without a preceding hospitalization. We sought to identify factors that predict community-entry HH use among older adults to provide foundational information regarding care needs and circumstances that may prompt community-entry HH referral. DesignNationally representative cohort study. Setting and ParticipantsHealth and Retirement Study (HRS) respondents who were aged ≥65 years, community-living, and enrolled in Medicare between 2012 and 2018 (n = 11,425 unique individuals providing 27,026 two-year observation periods). MethodsHRS data were linked with standardized HH patient assessments. Community-entry HH utilization was defined as incurring one or more HH episode with no preceding hospitalization or institutional post-acute care stay (determined via assessment item indicating institutional care within 14 days of HH admission) within 2 years of HRS interview. Weighted, multivariable logistic regression was used to model community-entry HH use as a function of individual, social support, and community characteristics. ResultsThe overall rate of community-entry HH utilization across observation periods was 13.4%. Older adults had higher odds of community-entry HH use if they were Medicaid enrolled [adjusted odds ratio (aOR) = 1.49, P = .001], had fair or poor overall health (aOR = 1.48, P < .001), 3+ activities of daily living limitations (aOR = 1.47, P = .007), and had fallen in the past 2 years (aOR = 1.43, P < .001). Compared with those receiving no caregiver help, individuals were more likely to use community-entry HH if they received family or unpaid help only (aOR = 1.81, P < .001), both family and paid help (aOR = 2.79, P < .001), or paid help only (aOR: 3.46, P < .001). Conclusions and ImplicationsFindings indicate that community-entry HH serves a population with long-term care needs and coexisting clinical complexity, making this an important setting to provide skilled care and prevent avoidable health care utilization. Results highlight the need for ongoing monitoring of community-entry HH accessibility as this service is a key component of home-based care for a high-need subpopulation.

The impact of pet ownership on healthcare access and utilization among people with HIV.

Though bonds with pets can be health-promoting for people with HIV (PWH), recent studies indicate that owning pets may complicate healthcare access, especially for those with fewer economic resources, poorer social support, and a strong human-animal bond. In this study, we make a case for considering pets to be an important element of the social environment that can influence healthcare access and utilization among PWH. Pet-owning PWH (n = 204) were recruited at healthcare and community sites throughout Florida as part of a larger survey study (the “Florida Cohort”). We developed a 12-item index of pet-related barriers to healthcare, which was designed to assess whether the participants experienced or anticipated any barriers to accessing and/or utilizing timely healthcare or health-related services due to pet caregiving or concerns about pet welfare. We estimated a series of regression models (negative binomial, logistic regression) to assess the effects of comfort from companion animals, human social support, healthcare needs, and sociodemographic characteristics on 1) the total number of pet-related healthcare barriers endorsed, 2) previously experienced pet-related healthcare barriers, and 3) anticipated pet-related healthcare barriers. Thirty-six percent of the sample reported at least one experienced or anticipated pet-related barrier to their healthcare; 17% reported previous healthcare barriers and 31% anticipated future healthcare barriers. Greater comfort from companion animals, greater healthcare needs, and poorer social support were associated with a greater probability of experiencing or anticipating any pet-related healthcare barriers. Those who identified racially as Black were less likely to anticipate future healthcare barriers than those who were White. Income was associated with pet-related healthcare barriers in all models. Given the importance of health maintenance for PWH and previous research suggesting pets may be an important emotional support for this population, social safety net programs and community partnerships that support multispecies families are strongly recommended.

Anxiety, Depression, and Perceived Social Support in Patients with Transfusion Dependent Beta Thalassemia Major

OBJECTIVE: To assess the frequency and severity of depression and anxiety, social support and demographic characteristics that could be associated with their disease. METHODOLOGY: This cross-sectional study with TD-BTM patients conducted from four different thalassemia centres (Kashif Iqbal, HELP, Saylani, and Omair Sana Foundation) located in Karachi from December 2018 to May 2019, 197 young (8-18 years) males and 203 (50.8%) young females requiring at least one unit of packed red cells in a month were included with the convenient sampling technique. We used psychometrically standardized tests. RESULTS: Eleven percent of patients suffered severe depression, and a majority (44.2%) had high anxiety. Male patients, patients with comorbid conditions, and patients not satisfied with their treatment had significantly (p &lt; .05) more significant depression; and male patients, patients with no schooling and patients not satisfied with their treatment had significantly (p &lt; .05) greater anxiety. Patients who were schooled belonged to lower socioeconomic status and were not satisfied with their treatment had significantly (p &lt; .05) more significant support from family. Patients who were schooled and had no comorbid conditions were significantly (p &lt; .05) supported by friends. Finally, patients with comorbid conditions were significantly (p &lt; .05) supported by others. CONCLUSION: In TD-BTM patients we sampled, most suffered from anxiety and less so with depression. Most patients had strong family support, followed by friends and others. Assessment of depression, anxiety and social support are discussed in the context of psychotherapeutic interventions, which could attenuate full-blown mental disorders in these patients. KEYWORDS: Anxiety, beta thalassemia major, B.M.T, depression, social support, school going, TDBTM, transfusion dependent beta thalassemia major

Posttraumatic stress symptom profiles of aid workers: Identifying risk and protective factors.

Researchers have documented elevated rates of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in aid workers. Yet, few have investigated the heterogeneity of PTSD presentations in this population. This study examined clinically relevant patterns of PTSD symptomatology in aid workers and examined whether factors such as the degree of trauma exposure (e.g., morally injurious events), social support, and sociodemographic and work characteristics predict symptom profiles. Participants were 243 aid workers who had completed 8.2 assignments on average. They completed measures of trauma exposure, PTSD symptoms, and various types of social support. Latent profile analysis was used to identify PTSD symptom profiles using PCL-5 subscale scores. Next, profiles were compared on 15 potential risk and protective factors. Five profiles were identified: a no PTSD profile (49.4%), a low subclinical PTSD profile (21.8%), a dysphoric subclinical PTSD profile (5.8%), an intermediate clinical PTSD profile (14.8%), and a severe clinical PTSD profile (8.2%). Profiles differed in terms of witnessed traumatic events, morally injurious exposure, social support adequacy, age, number of assignments, types of assignments, and organizational support. This study is the first to identify distinct patterns of PTSD symptomatology in aid workers and to investigate novel psychological risk factors such as potentially morally injurious events. Overall, these findings provide further insight into the risk and protective factors for the psychological well-being of aid workers as well as avenues for improving the psychological assessment and support. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2023 APA, all rights reserved).

FİZYOTERAPİ VE REHABİLİTASYON BÖLÜMÜ SON SINIF ÖĞRENCİLERİNDE TÜKENMİŞLİK DÜZEYİ İLE UMUTSUZLUK, MENTAL İYİLİK HALİ VE ALGILANAN SOSYAL DESTEK İLİŞKİSİ

Purpose: This study aimed to investigate the relationship between burnout level and hopelessness, perceived social support, and mental well-being among physiotherapy and rehabilitation senior undergraduate students.&#x0D; Methods: Three hundred sixty-nine physiotherapy and rehabilitation senior undergraduate students (195 female, mean age: 22.81±3.72 years) were included in the present study. Data were collected using the online survey with a combination of the Maslach Burnout Inventory-Student Survey (MBI-SS), Beck Hopelessness Scale (BHS), Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS), and Warwick-Edinburgh Mental Well-Being Scale (WEMWBS).&#x0D; Results: There are no gender differences in burnout level and hopelessness level, perceived social support, mental well-being, and sociodemographic characteristics (p&gt;0.05). There were significant relationships between the emotional exhaustion and cynicism subscales of MBI-SS and BHS, MSPSS, and WEMWBS (p

IS THERE ANY IMPACT OF DEMOGRAPHIC, PSYCHOLOGICAL HEALTH, AND SOCIAL SUPPORT ON THE MEDICAL STUDENT’S QUALITY OF LIFE DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC?

The Indonesian government implemented a policy called as the Enforcement of Limitations on Community Activities in response to the increasing risk of SARS CoV-2 transmission. As a result, medical students are dealing with a number of issues that lower their quality of life. This study aims to determine the factors associated with the quality of life of medical faculty students during the COVID-19 pandemic. This study is a cross sectional design. The subjects were medical students who were undergoing pre-clinical and clinical education. Data collection was carried out using an online questionnaire in Google Form. Quality of life was examined using the WHOQOL-BREF, whereas depression, stress, and anxiety were examined using the DASS-21, and social support was examined using the MSPSS. Univariate and bivariate chi-square analysis were both used in the study. From 300 students, 122 students (40.7%) had families with chronic diseases, 130 students (43.3%) had families with reduced income, 190 students and family (63.3%) had a confirmed history of COVID-19, 83 students (27%) experienced stress, 145 students (48%) experienced anxiety, 125 students (42%) experienced depression, and 16 students (5.3%) had low social support. The results of the statistical analysis showed an association between chronic disease (p&lt;0.05), family income (p&lt;0.001), stress (p&lt;0.05), anxiety (p&lt;0.001), depression (p=&lt;0.001), and social support (p=&lt;0.001) with QOL. Medical students' lower quality of life is correlated with social support, psychological issues, and demographic characteristics. More consideration should be given to medical students with significant risk factors for poorer quality of life.