Family Support Research Articles

Impact of Family Support on Breast Cancer Patient’s Nutritional Status in Jakarta

Impact of Family Support on Breast Cancer Patient’s Nutritional Status in Jakarta

Implementation and evaluation of a navigation program for people with cancer in old age and their family caregivers: study protocol for the EU NAVIGATE International Pragmatic Randomized Controlled Trial

BackgroundCancer navigation programs aim to support, educate, and empower patients and families, addressing barriers to diagnostics, treatment, and care. Navigators engage with people to ensure timely access to services and resources. While promising for older people with cancer, these programs are scarce in Europe, and research on their effectiveness and implementation is limited. We describe the protocol of the EU NAVIGATE randomized controlled trial, aimed to evaluate (1) effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of NavCare-EU, an intervention that aims to support older people with cancer throughout their illness trajectory, spanning the continuum of supportive, palliative, and end-of-life care, and (2) the intervention’s implementation processes and feasibility of its integration into different health care systems in Europe, contextual barriers and facilitators for effective and sustainable implementation, and mechanisms involved in reaching the outcomes.MethodsWe will conduct a multisite pragmatic fast-track randomized controlled trial with embedded convergent mixed-method process evaluation in Belgium, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, and Portugal. The study targets people with cancer and declining health, 70 years or older, and their close family caregivers. The trial compares the NavCare-EU intervention plus standard care with standard care alone. We will perform a baseline measurement prior to randomization and follow-up measurements at 12 weeks, 24 weeks, and 48 weeks in intervention and control group, and an additional measurement at 72 weeks in the control group. Primary outcomes, measured at 24 weeks are (1) the older person’s global health status/quality of life, a 2-item subscale from EORTC-QLQ-C30 (revised) measuring health-related quality of life, (2) level of social support measured with Medical Outcomes Study Social Support Survey (MOS-SSS scale). The study will include at least 246 older persons with completed global health status/quality of life at 24 weeks.DiscussionThe EU NAVIGATE trial will cross-nationally test the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of a navigation intervention for older people with cancer and their family caregivers, and its implementation in different health care systems in Europe. As continuity and access to health, social, and community care is a priority for patients and caregivers, the trial is timely and critically needed.Trial registrationClinicaltrials.gov: identifier NCT06110312 (2023/10/31).

Representasi Karakter Utama dalam Film My Idiot Brother 2014

This study aims to analyze the emotional representation of characters with intellectual limitations in the film My Idiot Brother. This study uses a descriptive qualitative approach with the aim of describing the emotional meaning displayed by the characters in the film My Idiot Brother using a semiotic approach. The focus of the research is how the main character, Hendra, displays emotions such as anger, sadness, emotion, and happiness to convey a moral message about acceptance and empathy. Data is collected through repeated observation and documentation of cutouts of relevant scenes. Semiotic analysis is carried out to interpret the symbolic meaning of the expression of the character. The results indicate that the visualized emotions reflect social dynamics within a family with a member who has special needs, underscoring the importance of family support free from stigma. These findings demonstrate the role of film in shaping public perceptions of individuals with disabilities and fostering social inclusion. This study contributes to the discourse on character representation in media and promotes inclusivity

Factors Affecting the Wellness Tourism Intention of Chinese Older Adults Tourists: Hainan Island as a Tourism Destination

This research aims to 1) examine how perceived benefits, perceived susceptibility, and cues to action influence the wellness tourism intention of Chinese older adults, specifically focusing on Hainan Island as a tourism destination; 2) explore the mediating roles of cognitive destination image and self-efficacy in the relationships between perceived benefits, perceived susceptibility, cues to action, and wellness tourism intention; and 3) analyze the moderating effect of social influence on the relationships between perceived benefits, perceived susceptibility, cues to action, and wellness tourism intention. Using a purposive sampling method, through online and onsite survey, we collect 551 valid questionnaires from older adults tourists aged 60 and above from major provinces in China, including Beijing, Shanghai, Guangdong, Zhejiang, and Sichuan.Structural equation modeling (SEM) was applied to analyze the data. the results show that perceived benefits, perceived susceptibility, and cues to action significantly influence wellness tourism intentions, with cognitive destination image and self-efficacy playing important mediating roles. Additionally, social influence, such as peer recommendations and family support, moderates these relationships, particularly enhancing the effects of perceived benefits and cues to action on wellness tourism intentions. These findings offer valuable insights for tourism stakeholders in Hainan, suggesting the importance of tailored marketing strategies that highlight both the health benefits and social influence, while promoting Hainan as an ideal wellness destination for older adults.

Achieving a Balanced Professional and Personal Life Still Remain a Challenge for Women Journalists

Today women are seen making their presence felt in all the professions, but presently each profession is competitive and demands more time at work. Journalism is one of them which comes with deadline, pressure, and competition which makes it much more challenging for women journalists to balance out their professional and personal life. The study explores the challenges faced by women journalists in balancing work and life. Based on survey the study is conducted with 30 women journalists working in print and electronic media in Himachal Pradesh. The findings of the study reveal that women journalist somewhere face challenges while simultaneously performing their responsibilities at home and work. It affects their family life and also their career opportunities and performance at one point which result into changing or leaving the profession. Research concludes that along with family and partner support, organisational support plays significant role in the life of working women. Balancing is a holistic approach it demands and requires professional and personal support, responsibility sharing, and is associated with psychological, physiological wellbeing of a person.

Family caregivers' needs for information on pediatric cystic fibrosis: A qualitative study.

Cystic fibrosis (CF) affects not just patients but also their families, highlighting the need for a comprehensive care approach. This descriptive qualitative study aimed to explore the informational needs of family caregivers of children with CF, focusing on how these needs can be addressed within a Patient and Family-Centered Care (PFCC) framework. The study was conducted at a public hospital in Brazil. Thirteen caregivers were interviewed, and their responses were analyzed using content analysis guided by PFCC principles. Analysis revealed three primary themes: Types of Information for Family Caregivers of Children and Adolescents with CF; sources of Information for Family caregivers of Children and Adolescents with CF; and Beyond Information: the need for emotional support and family-centered care in CF management. Caregivers sought comprehensive information about CF management from healthcare professionals and informal sources like social media. Our findings emphasize the diverse and evolving informational needs of family caregivers. Overall, this study underscores the necessity of incorporating PFCC principles, especially those addressing information sharing, in managing CF, extending beyond medical treatment to include emotional support and active family participation in care and decision-making processes.

Impact of Social Determinants of Health on Follow-Up for Neonates Requiring Neurocritical Care.

Exploration of associations of social determinants of health (SDH) with attrition rates of neurocritical care graduates at follow-up. An observational retrospective cohort study conducted to evaluate the attrition rates of infant's first appointment scheduled with the NeuroNICU follow-up clinic in correlation with SDH. The "No Show" group was more likely to have unemployed (p=0.014), black or multiracial mothers (p=0.005), public insurance (p<0.001), have lower gestational age (p<0.001), live further from the clinic (0.011), and have a lower zip code associated income (p=0.008). After controlling for driving time, race, and education, infants who had private insurance were 2.268 times more likely to attend their follow-up visit when compared to infants who had public insurance (p=0.014). A significant SDH-related difference existed among "Show" and "No Show" groups. Identifying these factors during NICU admission can facilitate targeted support for families while inpatient and promote improved outpatient follow-up.

Multi-Professional Family Support Programme: A Collective Development at the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

This study was undertaken to structure and validate a Multi-Professional Family Support Programme that was collectively developed at a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). This is participative research of the action-research category with a qualitative–quantitative approach conducted at a University Hospital in the southeast of Brazil with the participation of their multi-professional staff. The study was done in four interdependent stages, adapted from the method proposed by Thiollent (2011): organisation, structuring, validation, and diffusion. Qualitative data were analysed following Bardin’s (2016) Content Analysis Technique and presented in categories and sub-categories. The evaluation instruments followed the evaluation criteria proposed by Pasquali (2010). In the analysis of quantitative data, Cronbach’s Alpha coefficient was used to verify reliability, Fleiss’ Kappa coefficient for measuring agreement, and the Content Validity Index for relevance and representativeness. The programme was built collectively and is based on the Family-Centred Care model. Cronbach’s Alpha reached values above 0.90, which is excellent reliability. There was varying agreement between substantial/perfect and significant (k = 0.68–1.00; p &lt; 0.001), and all the evaluation criteria were considered relevant and representative (CVI &gt; 90.0%). The programme and its guiding technologies were structured and validated with high levels of reliability, agreement, relevance, and representativeness.

Fenomena Keikutsertaan Isteri Dalam Pemenuhan Nafkah Perspektif Hukum Islam

Islam has divided the roles of husband and wife in the household in detail. This includes the task of fulfilling family finances (breadwinner), where this is the responsibility of the husband, while the wife is obliged to regulate the domestic sector in the household. However, the reality exists, many wives participate in the task of financial maintenance. This phenomenon is important to continue to discuss because disputes over duties in the household will have an impact on life together. This research is a library research with a qualitative approach and uses a content analysis methodology. This research aims to reveal the phenomenon of wife's participation in the fulfillment of family support, such as factors, impacts, and reviews of Islamic law. This research produces the phenomenon of wife's participation in the task of family finances has several factors, internal from the wife's own personal self and external factors that cause a wife to need to do it. This phenomenon also has positive and negative impacts that affect the lives of married couples, children, and families. Meanwhile, according to a review of Islamic law, the participation of the wife in the fulfillment of the maintenance which is the husband's duty is allowed but with several conditions. The most important requirement is to maintain her main duties as a wife and housewife.

The Role of Saudi Nurses in the Care of Patients with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder: A Systematic Review

This systematic review investigates the pivotal, yet underexplored, role of Saudi nurses in caring for patients with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), a prevalent mental health condition that profoundly impacts individuals' daily lives and well-being. Given the rising mental health challenges in Saudi Arabia and the cultural stigma often surrounding mental health care, it is essential to better understand and strengthen the support provided by nurses—frequently the frontline caregivers in OCD treatment. The study synthesizes existing research on the contributions of Saudi nurses to OCD care across multiple domains, including patient assessment, therapeutic interventions, and family support, which is particularly significant within the Saudi cultural context. By examining current practices and the challenges nurses face, such as limited mental health training, lack of institutional resources, and cultural barriers to open discussions of mental health, this review reveals structural limitations that impact the effectiveness of nursing care. At the same time, the analysis highlights the resilience and adaptability of Saudi nurses, who frequently operate with limited specialized resources and navigate considerable obstacles in their work. The findings underscore an urgent need for a culturally informed approach to OCD care that combines enhanced mental health training specific to OCD with strengthened institutional support to address the unique challenges faced by Saudi nurses. This review calls on healthcare policymakers to prioritize mental health within the Saudi healthcare system and advocates for developing comprehensive mental health nursing frameworks that integrate cultural sensitivity with clinical expertise. By providing a nuanced understanding of Saudi nurses' roles in OCD care, this study illuminates the specific barriers they face and suggests pathways to improve mental health care quality across Saudi Arabia. Ultimately, it establishes a foundation for future research aimed at transforming mental health nursing practices to better meet the complex needs of OCD patients in ways that are both culturally respectful and clinically effective.

Analysis of Factors Influencing Pregnant Women's Participation HIV Screening in Indonesia

Indonesia is the third largest contributor of HIV/AIDS sufferers in Asia Pacific, after India and China. Several factors that can influence HIV screening in pregnant women include education, knowledge, attitudes about HIV screening, family support and support from health workers. This study aims to analyze the factors that influence the participation of pregnant women in HIV screening in Indonesia in 2024. This study uses a quantitative analysis method with a cross-sectional design. The research sample was 35 respondents in the first trimester of pregnancy using a purposive sampling technique. The research instrument used a questionnaire. The data used is primary data analyzed using the chi square test. The results of the univariate analysis showed that 62.90% of pregnant women underwent HIV screening, with a high level of education of 58.4%, good knowledge of 56.70%, positive attitudes of 58.00%, family support of 55.1%, and support from health workers of 55.90%. Pregnant women are expected to be able to actively seek information related to HIV screening other than from health workers or from various media so that they can have high participation in participating in the implementation of HIV screening examinations as an effort to detect HIV early.

"I Felt Supported, Empowered, and Encouraged": Early Findings from a Community Initiative to Strengthen and Support Families Through the First 1,000 Days of Life.

Evaluation of the First 1,000 Days Suncoast Family Navigation program aimed to (1) describe the social needs of families in Southwest Florida and (2) measure the program's impact on client-reported mental health and social support outcomes. A multi-method design was employed, including quantitative data collected through an online social care referral network and longitudinal surveys, supplemented by qualitative key informant interview data. A convenience sample of 538 parents who submitted online assistance request forms to First 1,000 Days between August 2020 and January 2024 were included. Phone surveys were conducted from October 2022 to October 2023 with a subset of individuals (n=33) at three timepoints: (1) initial intake; (2) 30 days; and (3) 60 days after receiving assistance. Key informant interviews were conducted (n = 20) to explore the themes of parental coping and resilience. Parents reported statistically significant improvements in concrete and social support networks. We observed an average reduction in perceived stress scores of 3.88 points by 30 days and of 4.82 points by 60 days post intervention. The number of unhealthy mental health days per month was reduced from 9.9 to 6.0 days per month. Social care technology paired with family navigation support demonstrates the potential for long-term impact on the quality of life, well-being, and self-sufficiency. These early results make a compelling case for incorporating social care coordination services into clinical practice to achieve improved patient outcomes.

Towards a Framework of Culturally Responsive Boarding

First Nations students from remote communities frequently make the choice to move to boarding school to complete their secondary education because of the limited educational opportunities in their local communities. To do this, students leave their family and peer support structures during adolescence. Although governments have provided funding for First Nations students to attend boarding school long before the Closing the Gap targets were set, outcomes of boarding for many of these students continue to disappoint, with low retention rates and below-average academic outcomes. Building on the principles of Culturally Responsive Pedagogy, a Culturally Responsive Boarding framework is proposed that reflects the unique needs of remote First Nation students. A rapid review included 21 peer reviewed articles about First Nations student experiences at boarding schools. The results were thematically coded to reveal that five Culturally Responsive Pedagogy strands were evident in the experiences of First Nations boarding students: having sociocultural consciousness; affirming views of students; acting as agents of change; learning about students and their communities; and culturally responsive teaching practices. Three additional strands emerged from the literature to generate an eight-strand framework of Culturally Responsive Boarding : building cultural safety in boarding; providing health and wellbeing services; and supporting aspirations. Most of the experiences analysed from the literature were negatively positioned relative to the strands in Culturally Responsive Boarding. The framework is limited because of the dearth of independent evaluations of boarding school outcomes for First Nations students. The proposed framework provides a pragmatic placeholder to support First Nations boarding students and their families until broader reforms happen across the boarding school sector in Australia.

The Caregiver-Child Relationship Checkup Program for Infants 4–12 Months of Age: Application for Family Centers

The current government support for families with infants centers around financial aid and physical health checkups. This study aims to extend these narrow approaches by developing a new type of checkup that focuses on the relationship between caregivers and infants, as well as the entire family system. Based on various theoretical perspectives, including family systems theory, attachment theory, and cognitive-behavioral theory, the online caregiver-child relationship checkup, which consists of assessment and feedback sessions, was conducted using multiple methods (self-report questionnaires, observations of parent-child play interactions, and clinical interviews). Four families with infants aged 4 to 12 months participated in this study. A single-case research design, specifically a multiple baselines design, was employed. The results from 7 to 9 assessment points over 4 months showed that the relationship checkup improved multiple outcome indices, including the understanding of parental strengths and weaknesses, knowledge of relationship improvement, co-parenting relationships, parental stress, and parent-child relationships. Additionally, participants reported a high level of satisfaction with the program and a strong intention to recommend it. Qualitative interviews indicated that they received reliable guidance from their family consultant amidst the abundant information provided by pseudo-experts on social networking sites (SNS). Coaching while reviewing videos of parent-child interactions was also considered effective in terms of improving their parental competence. Implications for practice and policy were also discussed.

Randomized Trial of the Four Supports Intervention for Surrogate Decision Makers in Intensive Care Units.

Individuals acting as surrogate decision-makers for critically ill patients frequently struggle in this role and experience high levels of long-term psychological distress. Prior interventions designed solely to improve information sharing between clinicians and family members have been ineffective. To examine the impact of a multicomponent family support intervention on patient and family outcomes Methods: Patient-level randomized clinical trial at 6 intensive care units (ICUs) in a healthcare system in Pennsylvania. An external interventionist interacted daily with surrogate decision-makers of incapacitated, critically ill patients at high risk of death or severe long-term functional impairment to deliver four types of protocolized support during the ICU stay-emotional support, communication support, decisional support, and, if indicated, anticipatory grief support. The control condition involved usual care plus two brief education sessions about critical illness. Primary outcome: surrogates' score on the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) at 6 months (range 0-42). 444 surrogates of 291 patients were enrolled (233 surrogates in intervention and 211 in control). The Four Supports intervention was delivered with high fidelity (frequency of per protocol delivery of key intervention elements 97.1%; quality rating of intervention delivery 2.9 ± 0.2 on a 1-3 scale, with higher scores indicating higher quality of intervention delivery). There was no intervention effect on the primary outcome, surrogates' HADS total scores at 6-month follow-up (β=0.06; CI: -0.07-0.19; p=0.35), nor on the prespecified secondary outcomes. Among critically ill patients at high risk of death or functional impairment, a family support intervention delivered by an external interventionist did not reduce surrogates' long-term psychological symptom burden. Clinical trial registration available at www. gov, ID: NCT01982877.

Personality traits and other factors associated with psychotropic medication non-adherence at two hospitals in Uganda. A cross-sectional study

Mental illnesses, like other chronic illnesses, require medications for both immediate, short term and long-term treatment. Medication adherence is the first and most important factor for better treatment outcomes. Non-adherence to psychotropic medications is associated with relapse, readmission, and early death. Psychological factors are among the common factors associated with non-adherence. Specific personality traits moderate the beliefs about medication that influence non-adherence to medications. Sociodemographic and clinical factors can also influence non-adherence to psychotropic medications. Non-adherence to psychotropic medications is high in Africa. Still, to the best of our knowledge, there is a lack of studies on the level of psychotropic medication non-adherence and associated personality traits. The aim was to determine the prevalence of psychotropic medication non-adherence and associated personality traits among people with mental illness attending Kampala International University Teaching Hospital (KIU-TH) and Jinja Regional Referral Hospital (JRRH). This study employed a hospital-based cross-sectional design. 396 adult patients suffering from mental illness were collected from KIU-TH and JRRH outpatient clinics. Medication adherence was assessed using the Medication Adherence Rating Scale (MARS) while personality traits were assessed by the short form of the Big Five Inventory (Ten Items Personality Inventory). In our study, we first assessed sociodemographic and clinical factors influencing psychotropic medication non-adherence (confounders). A questionnaire with sociodemographic information was also used. Logistic regression was used to assess personality traits and other factors associated with psychotropic medication non-adherence. The majority of the study participants were males (59.1%), from rural areas (74.2%), with a secondary educational level (47.5%) and unemployed (44.9%). The prevalence of psychotropic medication was 46.21%. Poor family support (aOR = 6.915, CI = 3.679–12.998, P&lt;0.001), belief in witchcraft/sorcery (aOR = 2.959, CI = 1.488–5.884, P = 0.002), experiencing side effects (aOR = 2.257, CI = 1.326–3.843, P = 0.003), and substance use (aOR = 4.174, CI = 2.121–8.214, P&lt;0.001) were factors significantly associated with psychotropic medication non-adherence. The personality traits significantly associated with psychotropic medication non-adherence after controlling for the confounders were neuroticism (aOR = 7.424, CI = 3.890–14.168, P&lt;0.001) and agreeableness (aOR = 0.062, CI = 0.024–0.160, P&lt;0.001). In this study, medication non-adherence was high. Non-adherent patients were more likely to have predominant neuroticism personality traits. Non-adherence to medication was shown to be less common in individuals with agreeableness personality traits. Other factors associated with psychotropic medication non-adherence were poor social support, witchcraft beliefs, the presence of side effects, and substance use. Specific interventions should be done for patients with a high risk of being non-adherent to psychotropic medications, with the involvement of all stakeholders including caregivers, parents, tutors, and trustees.

Physical Activity Environments and Adherence to Health Guidelines in Postsecondary Students

Sedentary lifestyle is one of the greatest contributors to global mortality. From a public health perspective, identifying modifiable factors that reduce sedentary is important. The objective is to examine associations between postsecondary students&amp;rsquo; physical activity environments, including joint physical activity with parents during childhood, engagement in physical activity during adolescence, current parental physical activity, and adherence to screen time and physical activity recommendations during young adulthood. We used a community-based sample of 1,514 Canadian students, aged 17-22 years (60.8% female) enrolled during Fall 2021 and Winter 2022. Participants reported joint physical activity with parents during childhood, engagement in physical activity during adolescence, and current parental physical activity. Participants also self-reported screen time (hours/day), physical activity (minutes of moderate to vigorous intensity/week), and sociodemographic characteristics (age, sex, disability, employment status). Multivariate logistic regressions modeled associations between physical activity environments and adherence to screen time and physical activity recommendations while controlling for sociodemographic characteristics. Engagement in physical activity during adolescence showed a stronger relation with adherence to screen time and physical activity recommendations (odds ratio = 1.42, 95% CI, 1.09-1.83; odds ratio = 2.76, 95% CI, 2.11-3.60). Parental involvement in childhood physical activity was associated with adherence to screen time (odds ratio = 1.30, 95% CI, 1.03&amp;ndash;1.64) and physical activity recommendations (odds ratio = 1.32, 95% CI, 1.03&amp;ndash;1.68). There were no associations with current parental physical activity. Findings highlight the importance of family support for physical activity during childhood and continued activity during adolescence in promoting health.

Technological Innovations to Support Family Caregivers: A Scoping Review

Introduction: Population aging increases the risk of dependency among older adults, which in turn necessitates care, primarily provided by family caregivers. This situation leads to physical and emotional strain on these caregivers. New technologies, such as tele-education, digital platforms, or mobile applications, can offer an accessible and equitable alternative for caregiver training and self-care support. Objective: The objective of this review is to analyze interventions targeted at family caregivers, both for their own self-care and for the care of dependent individuals, using new technologies. Design: A scoping review was conducted, including a total of thirty-two articles extracted from three databases: CINAHL, Scopus, and PubMed. Articles in any language were included, with no fixed time limit, while articles with samples that included family caregivers of oncology patients were excluded. Results: Most of the interventions were conducted via videoconference, showing outcomes that indicated a reduction in depressive symptoms among family caregivers. Conclusions: The implementation of new technologies for the development of interventions presents a viable alternative to in-person sessions. These technologies have shown positive results, while also helping to overcome time and geographical barriers imposed by caregiving responsibilities.

Positive cascades effect in care leavers resilience processes: the association of self-compassion, SRH, self-efficacy and readiness for independent living

Young adults transitioning from out-of-home placements to independent living face numerous challenges, navigating a pivotal shift without familial support and while facing diminishing care resources. Research on protective factors for care leavers in independent living is limited, necessitating an expansion of theoretical knowledge to enhance their readiness for independent living. This study aimed to investigate the association between self-compassion, self-rated health (SRH), and self-efficacy in explaining the readiness of care leavers for independent living. A sample of 171 Israeli care leavers residing in transitional housing programs participated in the study using a self-reported questionnaire. Path analysis was employed to explore the direct and indirect effects of self-compassion, SRH, and self-efficacy on readiness for independent living. The study variables collectively explained 47% of the variance in readiness for independent living. Mediation analyses indicated that self-efficacy significantly mediated the association between self-compassion and readiness for independent living. Both self-efficacy and self-rated health served as mediators in the relationship between self-compassion and independent living readiness. Moreover, SRH emerged as a significant mediator in the association between self-efficacy and readiness for independent living. The study’s findings highlight the possible positive cascades initiated by self-compassion in resilience pathways, shaping internal experiences and leading to tangible outcomes in the capacity of care leavers to navigate independent living post-discharge from care. These findings can contribute to interventions that facilitate a successful transition to independence among care leavers.

Impostor phenomenon and self- reported satisfaction among medical and surgical postgraduate trainees in Sri Lanka

BackgroundPsychological phenomena such as impostor phenomenon (IP) and low work-related satisfaction increase the risk of burnout among medical professionals. The prevalence of these contributory risk factors among South Asian medical professionals has not been examined thus far. This study aims to assess the prevalence, severity and associations of IP, including self-reported satisfaction with training, in a cohort of postgraduate doctors in Sri Lanka.MethodsThis cross-sectional study was conducted among medical and surgical postgraduate trainees enrolled at Post Graduate Institute of Medicine, University of Colombo. A self-administered questionnaire including the Clance Impostor Phenomenon Scale was used for data collection. SPSS version 26 was used for analysis, and associations were analysed using Chi Square and logistic regression.ResultsThe response rate was 75.3% (n = 201). Of the study population, 9% (n = 18) experienced few impostor characteristics, 51.7% (n = 104) experienced moderate impostor characteristics, 38.8% (n = 78) experienced frequent impostor characteristics and 0.5% (n = 1) experienced intense impostor characteristics. The mean IP value was 55.55 (SD-12.03), in the category of moderate IP. Significant associations were seen between IP and sociodemographic factors of being single, lack of friendships outside medicine and improvement in financial status related to medical profession (p < 0.05); academic factors such as satisfaction with pursuing postgraduate training and satisfaction with academic performance (p < 0.05); work-related factors such as early stages of postgraduate training, lack of confidence in communicating with superiors and other specialties, receiving criticism from the team and sense of guilt regarding patient outcomes (p < 0.05). Self-reported satisfaction with postgraduate training was expressed by 79.1% (n = 159) of trainees, with 59.2% (n = 119) self-reporting poor work-life balance. Self-reported satisfaction with training was associated with satisfaction with chosen specialty, self-reported satisfaction with academic performance, good work-life balance, confidence in interpersonal interactions, financial stability and family support (p < 0.05).ConclusionsA significant number of Sri Lankan medical and surgical postgraduate trainees experienced IP. This phenomenon is significantly associated with sociodemographic, academic and work-related factors. Self-reported trainee satisfaction with postgraduate training was high and associated with positive psychosocial factors.