Dimensions Of Support Research Articles

Delayed Oncology Care Related to the COVID-19 Pandemic: Case Studies

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Predictors of the Health-Related Quality of Life (HRQOL) in SF-36 in Knee Osteoarthritis Patients: A Multimodal Model With Moderators and Mediators.

PurposeThe study aimed to examine associations between the 36-item short form health survey (SF-36) in clinical and neurophysiological measures to identify its predictors in patients with knee osteoarthritis (KOA) in a rehabilitation program.MethodsWe analyzed data from our cohort study (DEFINE cohort). We analyzed data from our KOA arm, with 107 patients, including clinical assessments, demographic data, pain scales, motor function (Timed Up and Go Test (TUG), 10 meters walk test, and 6-minute walk), balance (BBS), sleepiness (ESS), and Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) and Electroencephalography (EEG).ResultsOur results showed 83.19% of patients were female with an average age of 68.6 years and an average number of days of pain was 96 days; around 31.86% were using more than five medications per day. Regarding the multimodal model to explain SF-36, the main variables relevant to the quality of life (QoL) were related to emotional aspects, such as anxiety and depression. Moreover, our study added findings with polymorphism (OPRM1/rs1799971) predicting mental aspects. Cognitive variables were important in predicting the mental health, emotional, and social support dimensions of the SF-36. In the physical domain, pain-related variables predominantly predicted QoL in these relationships. The domain of vitality significantly predicted all dimensions studied, except for mental and general health.ConclusionThe results help in understanding the aspects that contribute to QoL and are discussed considering the general literature on physical rehabilitation and specific to this clinical group. Furthermore, the statistical methods allowed us to explore and effectively understand the dimensions related to QoL.

Predicting social media use intensity in late adolescence: The role of attachment to friends and fear of missing out

The vast majority of research on social media use (SMU) is focused on its negative effects while often disregarding that it can also help adolescents form and maintain a network of social relations and support. This study explores the possibility of predicting SMU intensity based on peer attachment dimensions (Trust, Communication, Alienation) and FoMO on a sample of adolescents (N = 557; Mage = 18.09; SDage = .275). The results show that Trust and Communication (merged in one dimension of Peer support) are positive predictors of SMU and that this effect is partly mediated by FoMO which was also found to be a positive predictor. Alienation was not a significant predictor in the first step of regression analysis, but it became significant upon the addition of FoMO. The indirect effects analysis showed that FoMO suppresses the effect of Alienation on SMU intensity – the stronger FoMO the smaller the effect of Alienation. To sum up, when there is trust and good communication in relationships with friends, but also Fear of missing out, there will be more intensive use of SM. In addition, although being alienated from friends can restrict the use of SM, this effect is diminished if there is Fear of missing out. Taken together, these results point to the role of peer attachment and FoMO in predicting the intensity of SMU which can be viewed not as a negative phenomenon but as a way of acquiring social capital and a means of preserving and maintaining already acquired social capital.

How could hospitality employees survive? The individual costs, career decisions and autonomy support of furlough strategies in a crisis

The hospitality industries are fragile and have very little business in a public crisis such as the Covid-19 pandemic. Under a difficult time, the hospitality organizations still need to keep talent employees who are critical when the business is recovered. Furlough that employers keep talent employees without variable cost, becomes a common choice among hotels. However, the potential impacts of such furlough practices on employees have rarely been investigated. By analyzing the data set from 386 furloughed UK hotel employees, the present study illustrated that the perceived costs of furlough as well as the availability of alternative opportunities resulted in career changes, and that feelings of acknowledged as a dimension of autonomy support weakened the effects of social costs on career change decisions. The findings call for more balanced furlough strategies and extend knowledge about social justice at workplace.

Frailty Risk Prediction Model among Older Adults: A Chinese Nation-Wide Cross-Sectional Study.

Objectives: Numerous studies have been performed on frailty, but rarely do studies explore the integrated impact of socio-demographic, behavioural and social support factors on frailty. This study aims to establish a comprehensive frailty risk prediction model including multiple risk factors. Methods: The 2018 wave of the Chinese Longevity and Health Longitudinal Survey was used. Univariate and multivariate logistic regressions were performed to identify the relationship between frailty and multiple risk factors and establish the frailty risk prediction model. A nomogram was utilized to illustrate the prediction model. The area under the receiver operating characteristic curve (AUC), Hosmer–Lemeshow test and calibration curve were used to appraise the prediction model. Results: Variables from socio-demographic, social support and behavioural dimensions were included in the final frailty risk prediction model. Risk factors include older age, working as professionals and technicians before 60 years old, poor economic condition and poor oral hygiene. Protective factors include eating rice as a staple food, regular exercise, having a spouse as the first person to share thoughts with, doing physical examination once a year and not needing a caregiver when ill. The AUC (0.881), Hosmer–Lemeshow test (p = 0.618), and calibration curve showed that the risk prediction model was valid. Conclusion: Risk factors from socio-demographic, behavioural and social support dimensions had a comprehensive effect on frailty, further supporting that a comprehensive and individualized intervention is necessary to prevent frailty.

Investigation of the relationship between perceived social support and body image in women with breast cancer

BackgroundPatients with breast cancer have more body image disorders than healthy individuals. The present study aimed to determine the relationship between perceived social support and body image in women with breast cancer. This descriptive-analytical study was performed on 192 women with breast cancer undergoing mastectomy or tumor resection with breast preservation referred to Golestan Hospital in Ahvaz from February 2016 to May 2017. Data collection tools included Demographic Information, Perceived Social Support, and Multidimensional Body-Self Relationship Questionnaires (MBSRQ). Data analysis was performed using SPSS 22 and Pearson correlation coefficient and multivariate linear regression. A p value less than 0.05 was considered significant.ResultsThe Pearson correlation test showed a positive and significant relationship between perceived social support from family, friends, and leading people and body image in mastectomy (r 0.81) and tumor resection groups with breast preservation (r 0.78) (p < 0.001).ConclusionThe results showed a direct relationship between perceived social support and body image in women with breast cancer. Accordingly, by educating patients and their families and medical staff about the importance of perceived social support, it is possible to help improve the dimensions of social support in these patients and improve the body image of these patients.

How selves differ within and across cognitive domains: self-prioritisation, self-concept, and psychiatric traits

BackgroundHow we build and maintain representations of ourselves involves both explicit features which are consciously accessible on reflection and implicit processes which are not, such as attentional biases. Understanding relations between different ways of measuring self-cognition both within and across such cognitive domains is important for understanding how selves may differ from one another, and whether self-cognition is best understood as largely uni-dimensional or more multi-dimensional. Further, uncovering this structure should inform research around how self-cognition relates to psychiatric and psychological conditions. This study explores the relations between different constructs of self-cognition and how variability within them relates to psychiatric traits.MethodsOur final dataset includes within-subject (n = 288, general population) measures of explicit self-concept (using both the Self Concept Clarity Scale and Self Concept and Identity Measure), implicit self-prioritisation in a shape-label matching task (for both reaction time and sensitivity) and measurement of traits for five psychiatric conditions (autism, borderline personality disorder, schizophrenia, depression and anxiety). We first test whether self-cognitive measures within and across domains are correlated within individuals. We then test whether these dimensions of self-cognition support a binary distinction between psychiatric conditions that either are or are not characterised in terms of self, or whether they support self-cognition as transdiagnostically predictive of the traits associated with psychiatric conditions. To do this we run a series of planned correlations, regressions, and direct correlation comparison statistics.ResultsResults show that implicit self-prioritisation measures were not correlated with the explicit self-concept measures nor the psychiatric trait measures. In contrast, all the psychiatric traits scores were predicted, to varying degrees, by poorer explicit self-concept quality. Specifically, borderline personality disorder traits were significantly more strongly associated with composite explicit self-concept measures than any of depression, anxiety, or autism traits scores were.ConclusionsOur results suggest that selves can differ considerably, along different cognitive dimensions. Further, our results show that self-cognition may be a promising feature to include in future dimensional characterisations of psychiatric conditions, but care should be taken to choose relevant self-cognitive domains.

The Sustainability and Development Strategy of a Cattle Feed Bank: A Case Study

One of the Indonesian government’s policies to achieve national beef self-sufficiency is the 1000 beef village program. The program was piloted in many cattle-farming centers involving the operation of a feed bank to supply animal feed to tackle the challenge of feed limitation during the dry season. This study evaluates the sustainability status of an ongoing feed bank program and its development strategy based on the current progress of a feed bank used to serve five groups of farmers. Ninety sustainability attributes were derived based on six dimensions. The attributes were compiled from the primary data collected using a questionnaire. Expert opinions from practitioners were also considered in evaluating the attributes. The feed bank’s sustainability status and development strategy were determined using the multi-dimensional scaling method with the rapid appraisal approach. It was found that the overall sustainability status of the feed bank was less sustainable, with an overall score of 49.55. The individual dimensions of (A) policy and government support, (B) raw material, (C) facilities and infrastructure, (D) feed bank management, (D) human resource management, (E) price, production, and (F) distribution systems posed sustainability scores of 48.48, 60.33, 48.57, 47.89, 48.76, and 44.64, respectively. Among the 90 predefined attributes, 21 were identified as highly sensitive through both the root mean square and expert opinion. Those attributes led to five main recommended development strategies: (1) strengthening the institution, (2) intensifying training, (3) increasing human resources (4) partnership developments, and (5) increasing the role of multi-stakeholders.

The Quality in Psychiatric Care-Inpatient Staff Instrument: A Psychometric Evaluation.

Much work has focused on the development of instruments that measure the quality of care, but few studies have been published for staff assessment of the quality of care provided by inpatient psychiatric care. Therefore, an instrument is needed to measure the quality of care from the perspective of facility staff. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the psychometric properties and factor structure of the Quality in Psychiatric Care-Inpatient Staff (QPC-IPS) instrument. A sample of 104 staff at seven wards in four regions in Sweden completed the QPC-IPS, which consists of 30 items covering six dimensions of quality. Confirmatory factor analysis confirmed the proposed six factor structure of the QPC-IPS. Internal consistency for the full QPC-IPS was adequate, but poor for some of the dimensions. Staff ratings of the quality of care were generally high. The highest rating was for the Support dimension and the lowest for the Secure environment dimension.

School bullying victimization-associated anxiety in Chinese children and adolescents: the mediation of resilience

BackgroundSchool bullying victimization is associated with increased risk of anxiety in children and adolescents. However, little is known about the role of resilience in this association. The purpose of this study was to investigate the possible mediation by resilience in this association in a large group of Chinese children and adolescents.MethodsA population-based cross-sectional study adopting two-stage simple random cluster sampling was implemented in Yunnan province, southwestern China. A comprehensive questionnaire was used to collect information from the participants. Among all the participants, 4624 were included in the final analysis. Descriptive statistics were used to present general characteristics of the study participants. Univariate and multivariate logistic regression models were adopted to estimate crude and adjusted associations among bullying victimization, anxiety, and resilience. A path model was used to analyze the hypothesized mediation by resilience in the association between bullying victimization and anxiety.ResultsAnalytical results of multivariate logistic regression models suggested that bullying victimization was significantly associated with anxiety in Chinese children and adolescents; compared with individuals who had not been bullied, victims of bullying were more likely to experience anxiety symptoms, with an adjusted odds ratio (OR) of 3.02 (95% CI 2.46–3.71). Path analysis revealed a prominent mediating effect of resilience in the association between bullying victimization and anxiety, accounting for 31.89% of the total association. Further analysis indicated that, among the five dimensions of resilience, emotional regulation, interpersonal assistance, and family support were significant mediators, accounting for 30.34%, 10.79%, and 8.35% of the total association.ConclusionsOur major findings highlighted the promising role of resilience-based intervention measures in reducing the risk of anxiety associated with school bullying victimization in Chinese children and adolescents.

Hubungan Dukungan Suami dengan Pemberian ASI Eksklusif

Introduction: Husband support is an important factor that influences a mother's decision to give exclusive breastfeeding to their baby. Previous studies refer to the dimensions of husband's support, while research related to the relationship between husband's support and exclusive breastfeeding based on the husband's support component is still a little done and requires further research. The study aimed to examine the relationship of husband support needed by mothers with exclusive breastfeeding practice in the Simpang Tiga Health Care working area.Methods: The design of this study is a descriptive correlation with a cross-sectional study approach. The samples in this study were 89 participants taken using the purposive sampling technique with the inclusion criteria are mothers who are willing to be respondents, mothers who have babies aged 6 to 12 months, and mothers who have been given breast milk. Data analysis was performed by Chi-square test.Results: Main results distinguished that there is a relationship of husband support needed by mothers with exclusive breastfeeding practice p-value (0.015) &lt; alpha (0.05). This is indicative that there is a significant relationship between husband support needed by mothers with exclusive breastfeeding practice.Conclusion: The husband's support needed by mothers has a relationship with exclusive breastfeeding practice. Husbands need to provide support to mothers during breastfeeding period because it can affect the amount of milk produced by mothers, affect the duration of exclusive breast feeding and affect the mother's choice of breastfeeding.

The Effect of Remote-work Attitude on Life Satisfaction: Investigating the Mediating Role of Job Satisfaction

The Covid-19 pandemic emerged amid the transformations created by technological advances in working life and has led to the peak of remote and hybrid working settings worldwide. The present study aims to focus on the mediating role of job satisfaction regarding the relation between remote working and life satisfaction. The sample of the study consists of 415 white-collar workers living in different regions of Turkey, with at least an undergraduate degree, and has remote-working experience during the Covid-19 pandemic. SmartPLS 3 package program was used in the analysis of the data. As a result, we found that only skill development and organizational support dimensions of the remote working attitude affect job and life satisfaction. Also, we found that job satisfaction has a partial mediating role between skill development and life satisfaction. However, in the case of the relationship between organizational support and life satisfaction, job satisfaction emerged as a full mediator.

Social Support and Depressive Symptoms in the Context of COVID-19 Lockdown: The Moderating Role of Attachment Styles.

Objectives: COVID-19 sanitary measures (social distancing, school closures) have deeply impacted social life, support networks, and their protective role in mental health. The present study aims to understand how attachment styles influence the way individuals experience social support. Particularly, investigating its moderating role in the relationship between social support and depression. Methods: An online survey was designed to clarify the role of adult attachment styles (ECR-S) in the perceived social support (MOSS) and self-reported depressive symptoms (BDI-SF) in the COVID-19 context. Results: Positive social interactions was the most important dimension of social support for lower depression symptoms. Individuals attachment strategies have a moderating role in the relation between of social support and depression. Crucially, insecure attachment style wanes the positive impact of social support in depression. Conclusion: Aligned with the existing literature, attachment security is an essential factor in our current understanding of relationships and mental health. Exploring specific and indivual attachment strategies might be a powerful tool to protect population’s mental healt.

Comparison of the Level of Collaborative Learning in a Distance Course

In this research, collaborative learning was compared in four versions of a distance course, identified as V1, V2, V3, and V4, each designed with various learning strategies. This study aimed to achieve the following objectives: 1) Compare the level of collaborative learning obtained from a distance course over time. 2) Compare the level of collaborative learning obtained in the different versions of a distance course. 3) Identify the elements that influenced collaborative learning over time. 4) Identify if the modifications in the strategies carried out in the distance course impacted the level of collaborative learning. The study design was of the non-experimental evolutionary type, with a trend and group comparison. The instrument was administered at the end of each version of the course. This instrument was named Constructivist On-Line Learning Environment Survey, or COLLES, whose dimensions measure collaborative learning in a virtual learning environment. The results showed that both Interactivity and Relevance dimensions had an upward trend during the duration of the research, while in comparing the versions of the course, V3 had the highest scores in the six dimensions of collaborative learning, in addition to this. The version had a significant impact on Interactivity, Relevance, and Peer Support dimensions. In general, all versions of the course had satisfactory results at the level of collaborative learning. However, it is concluded that, due to its structure and strategies used, V3 is the one that favored collaborative learning the most.

Administrative Support and Provisionally-Licensed Special Education Teachers: Examining Support Dimensions During a Global Pandemic

The purpose of this qualitative phenomenological study was to report on the perspectives of provisionally-licensed special education teachers as to the administrative support they experienced and felt they needed in a distance learning environment. Utilizing a three-step convenience sampling process, five provisionally-licensed special education teachers who attended a Mid-Atlantic university participated in the study and described their perspectives of administrative support. Utilizing House’s (1981) theory of social support as a conceptual framework, data was collected through participant journal entries and semi-structured interviews and analyzed through a multi-step coding process. Findings revealed that provisionally-licensed special education teachers require support across all of House’s (1981) dimensions including instrumental support, informational support, emotional support, and appraisal support. Findings include four main takeaways: (a) provisionally-licensed special education teachers require supports across dimensions, most importantly, emotional support; (b) provisionally-licensed special education teachers reported a need for school-based administrators to establish open communication to inform special education teacher roles, establish expectations of collaboration, and demonstrate care and support; (c) school-based administrators who possess a background in special education were reported to possess knowledge and skills to support special education teachers and students with disabilities; and (d) support provided to provisionally-licensed special education teachers did not always align to needed support. Recommendations for administrative support approaches for provisionally-licensed special education teachers are described and limitations and implications for future research are discussed.

Prostate Cancer Eligible for Radical Prostatectomy: Self-Esteem of Patients and Forms of Coping with Stress.

The purpose of this study was to analyze the strategies and styles of coping with stress and self-esteem in patients diagnosed with prostate cancer. One hundred and five patients with prostate cancer participated in the study. Coping strategies were assessed with the Mini-Cope questionnaire, coping styles were assessed with the Coping Inventory for Stressful Situations, and self-esteem was assessed with the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale. Patients’ self-esteem and stress coping styles and strategies were analyzed using a Pearson correlation analysis. A stepwise linear regression analysis was performed to determine the predictors of self-esteem. The self-esteem level was positively related to the task-focused style (r = 0.228) and negatively related to the emotion-focused style (r = −0.329). The self-esteem level was significantly positively related to the strategies of active coping (r = 0.358), planning (r = 0.355), and seeking emotional support (r = 0.319) and was negatively related to self-blaming (r = −0.448) and to substance use (r = −0.301). The predictors of self-esteem level were: the strategies of self-blaming, planning, and the support-seeking dimension (F(3, 95) = 17.65; p < 0.001), explaining 33.8% of the variability in subjects’ self-esteem level. The moderating effect of age occurred in patients up to 65 years; it was statistically insignificant in patients older than 65 years. Replacement of the self-blame strategy and the emotion-focused style may lead to higher self-esteem of patients. The level of self-esteem can predict the strategies of self-blaming, planning, and the dimension of seeking support. For patients up to 65 years, psychological support should include reinforcement of adaptive forms of coping.

Caregiver’s Burden Among Families of Hemodialysis Patient: a Cross-Sectional Study

Background: The end-stage renal disease affects almost every aspect of the patients' and caregivers' lives. Several studies have been conducted to explore the experiences of family caregivers in caring for hemodialysis patients. However, a survey of the burden of family caregivers has yet to be conducted in Indonesia, a country with strong family bonds among family members. Purpose: This study aimed to identify the burden among family caregivers of hemodialysis patients. Methods: This study was a cross-sectional study conducted in May 2021 on 60 family caregivers of hemodialysis patients. selected using a purposive sampling technique. Semi structured questionnaires were used to measure socio-demographic. The Caregiver Reaction Assessment-Indonesian Version (CRA-ID) was used to measure their burden. Data were analyzed using descriptive analyzes and bivariate analyzes. Results: Women represented 65% (n=39) of participants, married participants were 83.3% (n=50), and were 63.3% employed (n=38). Most of them have minimum family income (51.7%). The least common association of caregivers was the spouses of the patients (n=32, 53.3%). The analysis showed that the mean overall burden score with CRA-ID was 2.88±0.69 (ranging 1.00 to 5.00). The highest burden was the lack of family support dimension of 3.47±0.42. Caregiver burden among caregivers of patients on hemodialysis showed that the variables related to family burden were age, an education level, and family income (p-value&lt;0,05). Conclusion: Caregivers of hemodialysis patients carry a significant burden. Interventions to provide appropriate social support to patients and increase caregivers' psychological conditions are critical.

Employee Work Discipline at the Patilanggio Sub-District Office, Pohuwato Regency

The purpose of the study was to find out and obtain an overview of employee discipline at the Patilanggio sub-district office, Pohuwato district. The object of the research is the employee at the Patilanggio sub-district office, Pohuwato district. which this research was conducted for approximately 2 months, while the research design, the authors used qualitative methods, with research informants 10 informants. The results showed that employee discipline through the role of leaders at the Patilanggio sub-district office, Pohuwato district, was seen in the implementation of the implementation through services provided by civil servants at the Patilanggio sub-district office, which had been carried out together. The leadership of the sub-district head who has supported the duties of employees carried out through direction, guidance and supervision has become an encouragement for employees to carry out their service duties properly. The camat's attention in disciplining his employees is an obligation that must be carried out in order to achieve the goals of the organization. Cmat as government administrators provide services to the community through the assistance of existing employees, in accordance with their respective duties. Effective leadership will only be realized if it is carried out in accordance with its function together with subordinates. Discipline in the concept of the motivational dimension for civil servants at the Patilanggio sub-district office is a very supportive dimension in the administration of government, especially in providing public services. Employees who are spearheading public services at the Patilanggio sub-district office always carry out their duties and functions in accordance with their duties and functions and based on applicable regulations. Employees are given motivation in improving all services provided to the community, it cannot be separated from the role of all elements of leadership, especially in building a conducive work climate and pleasing employees in carrying out their responsibilities. The encouragement given by the leadership to subordinates can grow in giving birth to initiative in carrying out their work. Overall, employees have the responsibility to achieve the organizational goals of the Patilanggio sub-district office, Pohuwato district. The third dimension of the work discipline of employees at the Patilanggio sub-district office is the enforcement of discipline through their daily activities.

Association between burnout and insomnia in U.S. Air Force Pararescue personnel: A cross-sectional study

ABSTRACT Studies have examined burnout and its impact on health, to include its influence on sleep. While many studies report a significant relationship between burnout and insomnia in civilian populations, no studies have examined this relationship in a military population. The United States Air Force (USAF) Pararescue personnel are an elite combat force who are specially trained to conduct both first-line combat and full spectrum personnel recovery and may be at high risk of burnout and insomnia. The current study investigated the association between dimensions of burnout and insomnia, and also examined potential moderators of the associations. A cross-sectional survey was administered to 203 Pararescue personnel (Mean Age = 32.1 years; 100% Male; 90.1% Caucasian) recruited from six US bases. The survey included measures of three dimensions of burnout (emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, personal achievement), insomnia, psychological flexibility, and social support. Emotional exhaustion was significantly associated with insomnia with a moderate to large effect size, when controlling for covariates. Depersonalization, but not personal achievement, was also significantly associated with insomnia. There was no evidence that associations between burnout and insomnia were moderated by psychological flexibility or social support. These findings help to identify individuals at risk of insomnia and may ultimately be useful in developing interventions for insomnia in this population.

Association Between Spritual Intelligence, Social Support and Mental Health of University Student During Covid-19 Based on Dependency Degree and Ordinal Logistics Regression

The modeling of mental health has been widely studied using statistical approaches such as the chi-square test, regression analysis, and ordinal logistics. However, not many studies apply ordinal logistic regression and dependency degree into this domain, where both of these approaches are good statistical and non-statistical approaches for investigating categorical data. In this study, the researcher is interested in combining the dependency degree and ordinal logistic regression and identifying the mental health factors of students in the Covid-19 era. The research sample was students majoring in Al-Qur'an and Tafsir Study at UIN Suska Riau. The results indicated that a significant relationship between the informative support dimension to the disorder, the instrumental dimension to avoidance and increased self-awareness with an average dependency value between dimensions of 4.13% and 4.53%. Through this relationship, it can be seen that students are more likely to experience stress disorder (PTSD) if they are reluctant to do good than the number of awards received by students.