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Castro-Figueroa EM, Peña-Vargas C, Rodríguez-Santiago M, Figueroa JI, Hernández R, Rodríguez Z, Jim H, Pereira C, Torres-Blasco N, Flores I, Costas-Muñiz R, Armaiz-Pena GN. Hispanic Cancer Survivors Exposed to Multiple Natural Disasters: Pre-Post-Disaster Changes in Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Perceived Stress, and Physical Symptom Burden. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2024; 21:1237. [PMID: 39338119 PMCID: PMC11431579 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph21091237] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/17/2024] [Revised: 09/02/2024] [Accepted: 09/06/2024] [Indexed: 09/30/2024]
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BACKGROUND Studies evaluating the effects of natural disasters on cancer outcomes are scarce, especially among USA ethnic minority groups, and none have focused on the effects of concurrent natural disasters and the COVID-19 pandemic. The goal of this secondary data analysis is to explore the impact of concurrent exposure to COVID-19 and earthquakes on psychological distress and symptom burden among Puerto Rican cancer survivors. METHODS This secondary data analysis (n = 101) was part of a longitudinal case-control cohort study (n = 402) aimed at describing unmet psychological needs among Puerto Rican cancer patients and non-cancer subjects previously exposed to Hurricane María in 2017. The research team pooled data from participants (cancer survivors and non-cancer group) from their baseline assessments and from follow-up assessments conducted during January-July 2020 (earthquake and the lockdown period). A descriptive, paired t-test, non-parametric mean rank test, and two-sided Pearson correlation analyses were performed. RESULTS Psychological distress and cancer symptom burden diminished over time. Resilience was significantly correlated with all the psychological and symptom burden variables during both pre- and post-earthquake and COVID-19 assessment periods. CONCLUSIONS The results support the role of resilience, social support, and post-traumatic growth as potential protective factors preventing psychological distress and diminishing cancer symptom burden among cancer survivors exposed to natural disasters and the COVID-19 pandemic.
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- Eida M. Castro-Figueroa
- Clinical Psychology Department, School of Behavioral and Brain Sciences, Ponce Health Sciences University, Ponce 00716, Puerto Rico;
- School of Medicine, Ponce Health Sciences University, Ponce 00716, Puerto Rico
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- Clinical Psychology Department, School of Behavioral and Brain Sciences, Ponce Health Sciences University, Ponce 00716, Puerto Rico;
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- Biomedical Sciences Department, School of Medicine, Ponce Health Sciences University, Ponce 00716, Puerto Rico; (J.I.F.); (I.F.); (G.N.A.-P.)
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- Wilmot Cancer Institute, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY 14627, USA;
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- Clinical Psychology Department, School of Behavioral and Brain Sciences, Ponce Health Sciences University, Ponce 00716, Puerto Rico;
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- Moffitt Cancer Center, Tampa, FL 33612, USA;
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- Clinical Psychology Department, School of Behavioral and Brain Sciences, Ponce Health Sciences University, Ponce 00716, Puerto Rico;
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- Biomedical Sciences Department, School of Medicine, Ponce Health Sciences University, Ponce 00716, Puerto Rico; (J.I.F.); (I.F.); (G.N.A.-P.)
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- Biomedical Sciences Department, School of Medicine, Ponce Health Sciences University, Ponce 00716, Puerto Rico; (J.I.F.); (I.F.); (G.N.A.-P.)
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Cengiz S, Peker A. Depression and life satisfaction after Kahramanmaraş earthquakes: The serial mediation roles of life meaning and coping with earthquake stress. J Health Psychol 2024; 29:1228-1240. [PMID: 38321711 DOI: 10.1177/13591053241229554] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/08/2024] Open
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This study aims to examine the meaning of life, and the mediating effect of strategies for coping with earthquake stress in the relationship between depression, and life satisfaction in survivors of the 2023 Kahramanmaraş centered earthquakes. The participants of this study were 472 adults (31.1% male, 68.9% female; Mage = 24.52) who were affected by earthquakes. The data of the study were tested with the bootstrapping-based PROCESS macro program (Model-81). The results showed that depression negatively predicted life satisfaction. Meaning of life mediated the relationship between depression and life satisfaction. However, problem solving and cognitive avoidance coping strategies reduced the effects of depression and the meaning of life on life satisfaction. These results can be a resource for mental health services for earthquake victims. At the same time, the study provides evidence that protecting personal resources in disaster situations positively affects life satisfaction in terms of conservation of resources theory (COR).
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Li Q, Zhu Y, Qi X, Lu H, Han N, Xiang Y, Guo J, Wang L. Posttraumatic growth of medical staff during COVID-19 pandemic: A scoping review. BMC Public Health 2024; 24:460. [PMID: 38355487 PMCID: PMC10865690 DOI: 10.1186/s12889-023-17591-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/28/2023] [Accepted: 12/26/2023] [Indexed: 02/16/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND The COVID-19 pandemic has imposed unprecedented stress and challenges upon medical staff, potentially resulting in posttraumatic growth (PTG). This scoping review aims to synthesize the existing knowledge on PTG among medical staff during the pandemic by identifying its current status and potential influencing factors. The findings may provide a foundation for future research and interventions to enhance the medical staff's psychological resilience and well-being. METHODS Literature was systematically searched on PTG among medical staff during the COVID-19 pandemic from 01 January 2020 to 31 December 2022. The following databases were searched: PubMed, Web of Science, Embase, CINAHL, PsycINFO, Cochrane Library, China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), Chinese Biomedical Literature Service System (SinoMed), and Wanfang Data. Eligibility criteria included: (1) medical staff as research subjects; (2) a focus on "posttraumatic growth" or "alternative posttraumatic growth" related to the COVID-19 outbreak and pandemic; (3) discussion of the situation and influencing factors of PTG; and (4) study types, such as qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods. Two researchers independently selected and extracted study characteristics (study design, study population, region, measurement instruments, and primary outcomes) from the included literature. The data were synthesized qualitatively and descriptively. RESULTS Thirty-six papers from 12 countries met the inclusion criteria. Moderate PTG levels were observed among healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic, with emphasis on "interpersonal relationships," "changes in life philosophy," and "growth in personal competence." Influencing factors included trauma exposure, sociodemographics, psychological characteristics (resilience and positive qualities), coping, and social support. CONCLUSIONS This review discovered moderate PTG levels among medical staff during the COVID-19 pandemic, with critical areas in interpersonal relationships, life philosophy, and personal competence. The identified influencing factors can inform future research and interventions to enhance healthcare workers' psychological resilience and well-being.
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- Qian Li
- Department of Nursing, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine, No. 88 Jiefang Road, Shangcheng District, Hangzhou, 310009, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Department of Nursing, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine, No. 88 Jiefang Road, Shangcheng District, Hangzhou, 310009, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Department of Nursing, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine, No. 88 Jiefang Road, Shangcheng District, Hangzhou, 310009, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Department of Nursing, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine, No. 88 Jiefang Road, Shangcheng District, Hangzhou, 310009, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Department of Nursing, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine, No. 88 Jiefang Road, Shangcheng District, Hangzhou, 310009, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Department of Nursing, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine, No. 88 Jiefang Road, Shangcheng District, Hangzhou, 310009, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Department of Nursing, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine, No. 88 Jiefang Road, Shangcheng District, Hangzhou, 310009, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Department of Nursing, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine, No. 88 Jiefang Road, Shangcheng District, Hangzhou, 310009, Zhejiang Province, China.
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Ye H, Wang D, Chen X, Chen M, Ouyang H, Chen C, Chen S, Ding J, Fan F. Mediating roles of social support and posttraumatic growth in the relation between mindfulness and quality of life in disaster-exposed survivors. J Public Health (Oxf) 2023. [DOI: 10.1007/s10389-023-01881-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/19/2023] Open
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García FE, Cova F, Vázquez C, Páez D. Posttraumatic growth in people affected by an occupational accident: A longitudinal multilevel model of change. Appl Psychol Health Well Being 2023; 15:409-424. [PMID: 35851747 DOI: 10.1111/aphw.12386] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/19/2022] [Accepted: 06/30/2022] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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This study analyzed a predictive model of posttraumatic growth (PTG) in a cohort of 244 workers affected by an occupational accident. A longitudinal design with three points in time (i.e., 1, 6, and 12 months after the accident) was used. PTG, posttraumatic stress symptoms (PTSS), subjective severity of the event, deliberate rumination, and seeking social support were evaluated. In addition, time since the accident, age, and gender were included as predictors in our model. Deliberate rumination and seeking social support significantly predicted PTG trajectory in a multilevel model. Practical conclusions from the results suggest that work accident victims should be encouraged to seek social support and to positively reframe their experience.
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- Felipe E García
- Departamento de Psiquiatría y Salud Mental, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de Concepción, Concepción, Chile
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- Departamento de Psicología, Facultad de Ciencias Sociales, Universidad de Concepción, Concepción, Chile
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- University of the Basque Country, San Sebastián, Spain
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Llistosella M, Castellvi P, Miranda-Mendizabal A, Recoder S, Calbo E, Casajuana-Closas M, Leiva D, Manolov R, Matilla-Santander N, Forero CG. Low Resilience Was a Risk Factor of Mental Health Problems during the COVID-19 Pandemic but Not in Individuals Exposed to COVID-19: A Cohort Study in Spanish Adult General Population. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:15398. [PMID: 36430116 PMCID: PMC9690878 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph192215398] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2022] [Revised: 11/17/2022] [Accepted: 11/18/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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BACKGROUND The aim is to analyze whether people with low resilience are at higher risk of mental health problems during the COVID-19 pandemic in Spanish adults. METHODS a longitudinal cohort study was carried out. Resilience was measured with the CD-RISC. Mental health problems that were assessed included: Major Depressive Episode (MDE), Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviors (STB), and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) symptoms. RESULTS we found statistically significant differences between groups and resilience scores in MDE [F (3; 48.40) = 19.55], GAD [F (3; 19.63) = 6.45] and STB [F (3; 111.74) = 31.94]. Multivariable analyses showed individuals with very low resilience were at a 5-fold risk of Incidence of MDE and a 4-fold risk of STB. Persistent group presented a 21-fold risk of MDE and 54-fold risk of STB. No evidence of higher risk was found for GAD. Individuals with low resilience and exposed to COVID-19 were not at higher risk. Individuals with low resilience were at higher risk of PTSD in general population [β(95% CI) = -3.25 (-3.969 to -2.54)], but not for individuals with COVID-19. CONCLUSIONS in the general population, having low or very low resilience increases the risk of suffering MDE, STB, and PTSD, but not GAD during the COVID-19 pandemic, and not in the population with COVID-19.
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- Maria Llistosella
- Primary Health Care, Consorci Sanitari de Terrassa, 08227 Terrassa, Spain
- Department of Nursing, Universitat International de Catalunya (UIC), 08195 Sant Cugat del Vallès, Spain
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- School of Medicine, International University of Catalonia (UIC), 08195 Sant Cugat del Vallès, Spain
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- Department of Basic Sciences, International University of Catalonia (UIC), 08195 Sant Cugat del Vallès, Spain
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- Servei Català de la Salut, 08028 Barcelona, Spain
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- Institut Universitari de Investigació en Atenció Primaria Jordi Gol (IDIAP Jordi Gol), 08007 Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Social Psychology and Quantitative Psychology, University of Barcelona (UB), 08007 Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Social Psychology and Quantitative Psychology, University of Barcelona (UB), 08007 Barcelona, Spain
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- Unit of Occupational Medicine, The Institute of Environmental Medicine (IMM), Karolinska Institutet, 171 65 Stockholm, Sweden
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- School of Medicine, International University of Catalonia (UIC), 08195 Sant Cugat del Vallès, Spain
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Psychological resilience and posttraumatic growth in adolescent survivors of earthquake: A 10-year cohort study. J Psychiatr Res 2022; 155:331-337. [PMID: 36174368 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpsychires.2022.09.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2022] [Revised: 07/17/2022] [Accepted: 09/16/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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This 10-year cohort study explored whether individual differences in resilience during early stages post-earthquake could have diverse impacts on future PTG and whether the impacts varied by sex. 1357 Chinese adolescent survivors of the Wenchuan earthquake were assessed on their resilience at 6-, 12-, 18-, and 24-months post-earthquake. 799 participants responded to an online survey 10 years later, and 744 of which provided useable data for subsequent analysis. Resilience trajectories were modeled using the latent class growth analysis. Linear regressions were used to test the predictive effects of different resilience trajectories on subsequent PTG. Of 744 samples (Mage=15.44, SD = 0.66 at baseline), 59.1% were females. Three trajectories of resilience were identified, including low resilience (19.8%), moderate resilience (58.7%), and high resilience (21.5%). Highly resilient participants reported greater PTG 10 years later (β = 0.12, 95%CI 0.60-6.08) after adjusting for demographic variables, earthquake exposure, negative life events, and mental health problems. Moreover, the same findings only existed in males (β = 0.22, 95%CI 1.26-11.01). Our findings highlight the importance of classifying survivors by resilience trajectories in order to better account for different implications on future PTG. Moreover, sex-specific programs are needed to provide tailored intervention.
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Dhungana S, Koirala R, Ojha SP, Thapa SB. Association of childhood trauma, and resilience, with quality of life in patients seeking treatment at a psychiatry outpatient: A cross-sectional study from Nepal. PLoS One 2022; 17:e0275637. [PMID: 36194614 PMCID: PMC9531790 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0275637] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/07/2022] [Accepted: 09/20/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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Quality of life is defined by the World Health Organization as "Individuals’ perception of their position in life in the context of the culture and value systems in which they live and in relation to their goals, expectations, standards and concerns". It is a comprehensive measure of health outcome after trauma. Childhood maltreatment is a determinant of poor mental health and quality of life. Resilience, however, is supposed to be protective. Our aim is to examine childhood trauma and resilience in patients visiting psychiatry outpatient and investigate their relations with quality of life. A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted with a hundred patients with trauma and visiting psychiatry outpatient. Standardized tools were applied to explore childhood trauma, resilience, quality of life and clinical diagnoses and trauma categorization. Sociodemographic and relevant clinical information were obtained with a structured proforma. Bivariate followed by multivariate logistic regressions were conducted to explore the relation between childhood trauma, resilience, and quality of life. Poor quality of life was reported in almost one third of the patients. Upper socioeconomic status, emotional neglect during childhood, current depression and low resilience were the determinants of poor quality of life in bivariate analysis. Final models revealed that emotional neglect during childhood and low resilience had independent associations with poor quality of life. Efforts should be made to minimize childhood maltreatment in general; and explore strategies to build resilience suited to the cultural context to improve quality of life.
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- Saraswati Dhungana
- Department of Psychiatry and Mental Health, Institute of Medicine, Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, Nepal
- Division of Mental Health and Addiction, Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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- Division of Mental Health and Addiction, Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
- Brain and Neuroscience Center, Kathmandu, Nepal
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- Department of Psychiatry and Mental Health, Institute of Medicine, Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, Nepal
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- Department of Psychiatry and Mental Health, Institute of Medicine, Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, Nepal
- Division of Mental Health and Addiction, Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
- Division of Mental Health and Addiction, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway
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Adolescent and young adult survivors of cancer: relationship between resilience and post-traumatic growth. CURRENT PSYCHOLOGY 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s12144-022-03649-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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How to improve the long-term quality of life, insomnia, and depression of survivors 10 years after the Wenchuan earthquake? A network analysis. Asian J Psychiatr 2022; 73:103137. [PMID: 35489212 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajp.2022.103137] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2022] [Revised: 04/09/2022] [Accepted: 04/20/2022] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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BACKGROUND Previous studies have found a negative effect of depression and insomnia on the psychological health domain of quality of life (QOL) among earthquake survivors. However, little is known about the symptom-to-symptom interactions among the above psychological outcomes. This study thus aimed to assess the interplay among the above three variables in survivors 10 years after the Wenchuan earthquake at the symptom level. METHODS A total of 744 survivors completed the questionnaire at 10 years post-earthquake, reporting depressive symptoms, insomnia symptoms, and the psychological health domain of QOL. All network structures were estimated and compared using the network analysis approach in R version 4.1.1. RESULTS Among the 744 survivors, 593 individuals did not have significant depressive and insomnia symptoms, while 151 individuals reported depressive and/or insomnia symptoms. "Little energy", "Suicidal ideation", and "Spirituality" were the key highest bridge symptoms in the three networks, respectively. Additionally, there were significant differences in network global strength, network structure, and individual edge weights between individuals with and without depression and/or insomnia. CONCLUSIONS Intervention programs aimed at treating symptoms, such as exercise therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy, and spirituality education, may improve the QOL of survivors following an earthquake.
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Shimizu Y, Wakabayashi K, Nakata J, Io H, Hamada C, Tomino Y, Suzuki Y. The Influence of an Unexpected Switch of Hemodialysis Facilities on the Quality of Life (QOL) in Hemodialysis Patients. Int J Nephrol Renovasc Dis 2022; 15:151-160. [PMID: 35444454 PMCID: PMC9013676 DOI: 10.2147/ijnrd.s358915] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2022] [Accepted: 04/06/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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- Yoshio Shimizu
- Department of Nephrology, Juntendo University Shizuoka Hospital, Izunokuni-shi, 410-2211, Japan
- Shizuoka Medical Research Center for Disaster, Izunokuni-shi, 410-2211, Japan
- Correspondence: Yoshio Shimizu, Division of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, Juntendo University Shizuoka Hospital, 1129 Nagaoka, Izunokuni-shi, Shizuoka, 410-2211, Japan, Tel +81-55-948-3111, Fax +81-55-946-0858, Email
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- Department of Nephrology, Juntendo University Shizuoka Hospital, Izunokuni-shi, 410-2211, Japan
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, Juntendo University Faculty of Medicine, Tokyo, 113-8421, Japan
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- Division of Nephrology, Juntendo University Nerima Hospital, Tokyo, 117-8521, Japan
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- Juntendo University Faculty of Health Sciences and Nursing, Mishima-shi, 411-8787, Japan
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- Asian Pacific Renal Research Promotion Office, Medical Corporation SHOWAKI, Tokyo, 160-0023, Japan
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, Juntendo University Faculty of Medicine, Tokyo, 113-8421, Japan
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Anxiety, Depression and Quality of Life-A Systematic Review of Evidence from Longitudinal Observational Studies. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2021; 18:ijerph182212022. [PMID: 34831779 PMCID: PMC8621394 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph182212022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 65] [Impact Index Per Article: 21.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/15/2021] [Revised: 11/05/2021] [Accepted: 11/09/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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This review aimed to systematically review observational studies investigating the longitudinal association between anxiety, depression and quality of life (QoL). A systematic search of five electronic databases (PubMed, PsycINFO, PSYNDEX, NHS EED and EconLit) as well as forward/backward reference searches were conducted to identify observational studies on the longitudinal association between anxiety, depression and QoL. Studies were synthesized narratively. Additionally, a random-effects meta-analysis was performed using studies applying the mental and physical summary scores (MCS, PCS) of the Short Form Health Survey. The review was prospectively registered with PROSPERO and a study protocol was published. n = 47 studies on heterogeneous research questions were included, with sample sizes ranging from n = 28 to 43,093. Narrative synthesis indicated that QoL was reduced before disorder onset, dropped further during the disorder and improved with remission. Before onset and after remission, QoL was lower in comparison to healthy comparisons. n = 8 studies were included in random-effects meta-analyses. The pooled estimates of QoL at follow-up (FU) were of small to large effect sizes and showed that QoL at FU differed by disorder status at baseline as well as by disorder course over time. Disorder course groups differed in their MCS scores at baseline. Effect sizes were generally larger for MCS relative to PCS. The results highlight the relevance of preventive measures and treatment. Future research should consider individual QoL domains, individual anxiety/depressive disorders as well as the course of both over time to allow more differentiated statements in a meta-analysis.
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Zhang N, Xiang X, Zhou S, Liu H, He Y, Chen J. Physical activity intervention and posttraumatic growth: A systematic review and meta-analysis. J Psychosom Res 2021; 152:110675. [PMID: 34823114 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpsychores.2021.110675] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/13/2021] [Revised: 11/07/2021] [Accepted: 11/09/2021] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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- Ni Zhang
- School of Nursing, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China.
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- School of Social Work, University of Michigan, MI, United States.
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- School of Nursing, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Sociology, Central South University, Changsha, China.
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- School of Public Health, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China.
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- School of Nursing, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China.
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A Community Survey of Quality of Life and Psychiatric Disorders among Residents Following the Kaohsiung Gas Explosion: a 5-Year Cross-Sectional Follow-Up Study. Psychiatr Q 2021; 92:1-12. [PMID: 33765285 DOI: 10.1007/s11126-021-09911-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/14/2021] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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To investigate factors associated with quality of life (QoL) and disaster-related psychiatric disorders, including posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and major depressive episode (MDE), in the survivors of a gas explosion in Taiwan 5 years after the event. A community-based cross-sectional study of residents from an area that experienced a gas explosion was conducted 5 years after the event. The Short Form 12v2 (SF-12v2) was used to screen 2511 participants. The Disaster-Related Psychological Screening Test (DRPST) was used to assess probable MDE and PTSD. A total of 2511 participants, including 604 males and 1907 females, completed the QoL survey. The average age was 56.02 ± 16.78 years, and most participants were in the ≧65 age group (39.7%). The males had better QoL in the physical dimensions. Lifestyle was significantly positively associated with QoL. A total of 894 participants completed the DRPST, which showed some individuals with probable MDE (n = 93, 10.4%), probable PTSD (n = 22, 2.5%), or probable MDE and PTSD (n = 49, 5.5%); most people had no MDE or PTSD (n = 730, 81.7%). Those in the probable PTSD or MDE groups were significantly more likely to be female or to be experiencing stressors (p < 0.001). The participants continued to be affected by the disaster based on their QoL, even 5 years later. Females had a higher risk of probable psychiatric disorders and poorer QoL in the physical dimensions. Long-term follow-up, interventions and investigations after a disaster are needed.
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Kaloeti DVS, Ardhiani LN, Stück M. The Consequences of COVID-19 Toward Human Growth: The Role of Traumatic Event and Coping Strategies Among Indonesian Sample. Front Psychol 2021; 12:685115. [PMID: 34484039 PMCID: PMC8416340 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2021.685115] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2021] [Accepted: 07/21/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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COVID-19 has brought a massive psychological impact on individuals' life. The current study sets a significant purpose to test the model whether post-traumatic stress and coping strategies affect stress-related growth regarding the COVID-19 event. One hundred and ninety-nine participants have participated in an online survey in the period of lockdown. The proposed hypotheses model is further tested using PLS-SEM. The first model explains a significant moderate, 46% amount of variance for stress-related growth. With gender as moderator, the second model explains a significant 29% amount of variance for stress-related growth, which is also moderate. This study shows that active coping strategies and positive affirmation significantly influence individual stress-related growth. The trauma event (COVID-19) does not significantly affect growth. Women experience trauma compared to men, besides active coping with the COVID-19 situation is higher in men than women. Using the Bio-centric perspective, having a positive connection through acceptance and awareness of the situation, self-care, and affective interaction with others would develop growth regarding traumatic situations. Further, interventions about coping skills and positive affirmations are essential to give, especially to vulnerable groups such as women.
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- Family Empowerment Center, Faculty of Psychology, Universitas Diponegoro, Semarang, Indonesia
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- DPFA Academy of Work and Health, Leipzig, Germany
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Ma ZJ, Chen XY, Wang T, Xu SL, Jiang M, Fan F. Trajectories of mental health symptoms predict long-term quality of life among Wenchuan adolescent survivors: A 10-year follow-up study. Chin J Traumatol 2021; 24:214-220. [PMID: 33865671 PMCID: PMC8343243 DOI: 10.1016/j.cjtee.2021.03.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/05/2020] [Revised: 02/25/2021] [Accepted: 03/15/2021] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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PURPOSE Previous studies usually examine the associations between psychological distresses and quality of life (QOL) with a variable-centred approach, while little is known about the effect of the individual variance in time-varying changes of psychological distresses on QOL. Therefore, this study aimed to examine whether individual variance in psychological distresses during the early phases post-earthquake would develop different QOL's levels among adolescent survivors 10-year after the Wenchuan earthquake. METHODS Data were extracted from the Wenchuan Earthquake Adolescent Health Cohort Study. The current study included 744 adolescent survivors who effectively completed surveys at 6 months, 24 months, and 10 years after the earthquake. Self-report questionnaires were administered to collect information on socio-demographic characteristics, earthquake exposure, life events, anxiety symptoms, depressive symptoms, posttraumatic stress symptoms (PTSS), and QOL. Data were analysed using hierarchical multiple regression. RESULTS Trajectories of psychological distresses were classified as follow: resistance (anxiety 40.73%; depression 54.70%; PTSS 74.46%), recovery (anxiety 17.20%; depression 9.27%; PTSS 10.35%), delayed dysfunction (anxiety 10.35%; depression 18.15%; PTSS 6.18%), and chronicity (anxiety 31.72%; depression 17.88%; PTSS 9.01%). After controlling covariates, hierarchical multiple regression only revealed that the anxiety trajectory with delayed dysfunction remained significantly predictive for four domains of QOL (physical health, psychological health, social relationships, and environment). CONCLUSION The current study highlights the importance of focusing on the variations in trajectories of anxiety symptoms among disaster survivors and providing individualized mental health services to improve survivors' QOL.
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- Zi-Juan Ma
- School of Psychology, Center for Studies of Psychological Application, and Guangdong Key Laboratory of Mental Health and Cognitive Science, South China Normal University, Guangzhou, 510631, China,Key Laboratory of Brain, Cognition and Education Sciences, Ministry of Education, China
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- School of Psychology, Center for Studies of Psychological Application, and Guangdong Key Laboratory of Mental Health and Cognitive Science, South China Normal University, Guangzhou, 510631, China,Key Laboratory of Brain, Cognition and Education Sciences, Ministry of Education, China
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- School of Psychology, Center for Studies of Psychological Application, and Guangdong Key Laboratory of Mental Health and Cognitive Science, South China Normal University, Guangzhou, 510631, China,Key Laboratory of Brain, Cognition and Education Sciences, Ministry of Education, China
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- School of Psychology, Center for Studies of Psychological Application, and Guangdong Key Laboratory of Mental Health and Cognitive Science, South China Normal University, Guangzhou, 510631, China,Key Laboratory of Brain, Cognition and Education Sciences, Ministry of Education, China
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- School of Psychology, Center for Studies of Psychological Application, and Guangdong Key Laboratory of Mental Health and Cognitive Science, South China Normal University, Guangzhou, 510631, China,Key Laboratory of Brain, Cognition and Education Sciences, Ministry of Education, China
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- School of Psychology, Center for Studies of Psychological Application, and Guangdong Key Laboratory of Mental Health and Cognitive Science, South China Normal University, Guangzhou, 510631, China,Key Laboratory of Brain, Cognition and Education Sciences, Ministry of Education, China,Corresponding author. School of Psychology, Center for Studies of Psychological Application, and Guangdong Key Laboratory of Mental Health and Cognitive Science, South China Normal University, Guangzhou, 510631, China.
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Kim H, Son H. Moderating Effect of Posttraumatic Growth on the Relationship Between Social Support and Quality of Life in Colorectal Cancer Patients With Ostomies. Cancer Nurs 2021; 44:251-259. [PMID: 33886236 PMCID: PMC8081094 DOI: 10.1097/ncc.0000000000000887] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 07/17/2020] [Indexed: 12/04/2022]
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BACKGROUND Little research has examined the moderating influence of posttraumatic growth (PTG) on the relationship between social support and quality of life. OBJECTIVES This study examined the relationship between social support and quality of life by the level of PTG in colorectal cancer patients with ostomies. METHODS Using a cross-sectional design, colorectal cancer patients with ostomies (n = 140) were recruited using convenience sampling. The City of Hope Quality of Life-Ostomy, the Multidimensional Scale of Social Support, and the Posttraumatic Growth Inventory measured quality of life, social support, and PTG, respectively. RESULTS Social support and PTG were positively related to psychological and social well-being. Higher social support was associated with better psychological and social well-being. Posttraumatic growth moderated the relationship between psychological and social well-being. At a low and moderate level of PTG, social support was more strongly associated with psychological and social well-being, whereas at high levels, this association was not significant. CONCLUSIONS Findings highlight the significance of social support to improve the quality of life for colorectal cancer patients with an ostomy, particularly those with low levels of PTG. IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE Screening for patients' positive cognitive adaptations while living with an ostomy could identify those who might need further social support to improve their quality of life. Further, intensive social support programs might promote the quality of life for colorectal patients with an ostomy, which was found to be effective for those with low levels of PTG.
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Hyun HS, Kim MJ, Lee JH. Factors Associated With Post-traumatic Growth Among Healthcare Workers Who Experienced the Outbreak of MERS Virus in South Korea: A Mixed-Method Study. Front Psychol 2021; 12:541510. [PMID: 33967871 PMCID: PMC8100316 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2021.541510] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2020] [Accepted: 03/19/2021] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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Background: Infectious disease outbreaks such as COVID-19 and MERS pose a major threat to healthcare workers' (HCWs) physical and mental health. Studies exploring the positive changes gained from adapting to traumatic events, known as post-traumatic growth (PTG), have attracted much attention. However, it is unclear which factors or experiences lead to PTG among HCWs. The purpose of this mixed-method study was to investigate factors associated with PTG among HCWs who experienced the MERS outbreak in South Korea, and fully describe their experience of developing PTG. Methods: Quantitative data from 78 participants were collected using psychometric tools for Psychological distress, Resilience, and Support for coping, and Post-traumatic growth. Qualitative interviews were conducted with seven nurses. Data were analyzed using the qualitative content analysis method according to the sub-themes of resilience, which was the main factor associated with PTG. Results: We found resilience to have a significant impact on PTG (ß =0.486, p = 0.001). Thus the qualitative interviews were analyzed using the core concepts of resilience. Qualitative interviews with nurses illustrated how participants experienced the development of resilience in terms of its sub-factors: hardiness, persistence, optimism, and support. Conclusion: HCWs who endured the MERS outbreak showed high levels of PTG, and the analysis of the interview data provided a fuller understanding on the experience of remaining resilient and developing PTG. These results provide practical and pragmatic information helpful for developing intervention strategies and protocols that can help HCWs transform adversity into growth and development.
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- Hye Sun Hyun
- Department of Nursing, Sangmyung University, Cheonan, South Korea
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- Department of Nursing Science, Daejeon Institute of Science and Technology, Daejeon, South Korea
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- Human IT Clinical Research Center, Chung-Ang University, Seoul, South Korea
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Peng X, Zhao HZ, Yang Y, Rao ZL, Hu DY, He Q. Post-traumatic Growth Level and Its Influencing Factors Among Frontline Nurses During the COVID-19 Pandemic. Front Psychiatry 2021; 12:632360. [PMID: 34177641 PMCID: PMC8219941 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyt.2021.632360] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/23/2020] [Accepted: 05/17/2021] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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Objective: To assess post-traumatic growth (PTG) level and explore its influence factors among frontline nurses during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: From April 11th to 12th, 2020, a cross sectional study was conducted on 116 frontline nurses who had participated in fight against the COVID-19 in Wuhan city, China. General information and psychological discomfort were collected. Chinese version post-traumatic growth inventory with 20 items was applied to assess PTG level. Univariable analyses and multiple linear regression were performed to explore potential influencing factors of PTGI score. Results: The average score of PTGI in frontline nurses was 65.65 ± 11.50. In univariable analyses, gender, age, education level, marital status, living with parents, professional title, working years and professional psychological support was not statistically associated with the PTGI score. In both univariable and multivariable analyses, having support from family members and friends, being psychological comfort and having children and increased the PTGI score significantly. The three factors only explained 3.8% variance. Conclusion: Moderate PGT was observed in the frontline nurses who had battled against COVID-19. Social support and professional psychological intervention should be applied to further improve PTG level. Further studies with large sample size are required to explore more potential influencing factors.
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- Xin Peng
- Cancer Center, Tongji Medical College, Union Hospital, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Pediatric Department, Tongji Medical College, Union Hospital, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Cancer Center, Tongji Medical College, Union Hospital, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Cancer Center, Tongji Medical College, Union Hospital, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Nursing, Tongji Medical College, Union Hospital, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Public Health Department, Tongji Medical College, Union Hospital, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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Onu DU, Ugwu DI. Negative centralisation of HIV trauma influences health-related quality of life: Does posttraumatic growth buffer the link? INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF AFRICA NURSING SCIENCES 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijans.2021.100356] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022] Open
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Jones AC, Hilton R, Ely B, Gororo L, Danesh V, Sevin CM, Jackson JC, Boehm LM. Facilitating Posttraumatic Growth After Critical Illness. Am J Crit Care 2020; 29:e108-e115. [PMID: 32929457 PMCID: PMC7646602 DOI: 10.4037/ajcc2020149] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/01/2022]
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The theory of posttraumatic growth arose from accounts of various trauma survivors experiencing not only distress but also growth and change. An intensive care unit admission is an unplanned, sudden, and traumatic experience, and many survivors have posttraumatic stress that can lead to posttraumatic stress disorder. Survivors leave the intensive care unit with new functional impairments that drive depression, and they frequently experience anxiety. Amidst the stress of understanding the trauma of an intensive care unit admission, survivors can grow in their world views, relationships, and sense of self. Understanding posttraumatic growth in intensive care unit survivors will inform health care providers on how to help survivors understand their new difficulties after an intensive care unit stay and facilitate growth. This article is a conceptual review of posttraumatic growth, identifiers of posttraumatic growth, and how the tenets of the posttraumatic growth theory apply to intensive care unit survivors. Health care professionals, specifically nurses, can incorporate practices into their care during and after the intensive care unit stay that encourage understanding and positive accommodation of new difficulties brought on by the intensive care unit hospitalization to support survivor growth. Opportunities for research include incorporating posttraumatic growth assessments into post-intensive care unit clinics, self-help materials, and various programs or therapies. Outcomes associated with posttraumatic growth are listed to suggest directions for research questions concerning posttraumatic growth in intensive care unit survivors.
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- Abigail C Jones
- Abigail C. Jones is a research assistant, School of Nursing, Vanderbilt University and the Critical Illness, Brain Dysfunction, and Survivorship Center at Vanderbilt, Nashville, Tennessee
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- Rachel Hilton is a research assistant, School of Nursing, Vanderbilt University
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- Blair Ely is a research assistant, Critical Illness, Brain Dysfunction, and Survivorship Center at Vanderbilt
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- Lovemore Gororo is an intensive care unit survivor and former patient at Vanderbilt University Hospital, Nashville, Tennessee
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- Valerie Danesh is an assistant professor, School of Nursing, University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas, and a research scientist, Center for Applied Health Research, Baylor Scott & White Health, Dallas, Texas
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- Carla M. Sevin is an assistant professor, Division of Allergy, Pulmonary, and Critical Care Medicine, Department of Medicine, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine and the Critical Illness, Brain Dysfunction, and Survivorship Center at Vanderbilt
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- James C. Jackson is a professor of medicine, Division of Allergy, Pulmonary, and Critical Care Medicine and Center for Health Services Research, Department of Medicine, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine; a professor, Geriatric Research, Education and Clinical Center Service and Clinical Research Center of Excellence, Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Tennessee Valley Healthcare System; and a professor, Department of Psychiatry, Vanderbilt Medical Center
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- Leanne M. Boehm is an assistant professor, School of Nursing, Vanderbilt University, and the Critical Illness, Brain Dysfunction, and Survivorship Center at Vanderbilt
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Onu DU, Ifeagwazi CM, Chukwuorji JC. Does Posttraumatic Growth Buffer the Association Between Death Anxiety and Quality of Life Among People living with HIV/AIDS? J Clin Psychol Med Settings 2020; 28:229-238. [PMID: 32086637 DOI: 10.1007/s10880-020-09708-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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People living with HIV (PLWH) may experience death anxiety (DA), which can be detrimental to quality of life. Posttraumatic growth (PTG), however, is antithetical to DA, with its positive attributes at odds with negative psychosocial outcomes. Previous research has not examined the buffering effect of PTG on the association between DA and quality of life. Therefore, in addition to the direct effects of DA and PTG on health-related quality of life (HRQoL), we investigated the moderating role of PTG on the relationship between DA and HRQoL among people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWH) in Nigeria. Using cross-sectional design and availability sampling method, we selected 201 outpatients (men, n = 63, 31.3%, women, n = 138, 68.7%, mean age = 40.1, SD = 10.5) managed for HIV/AIDS in a Nigerian tertiary healthcare institution. Death Anxiety Inventory-Revised, Posttraumatic Growth Inventory-Short Form, and Patient-Reported Outcome Quality of Life-HIV were used to access DA, PTG and HRQoL, respectively. Results showed that while adjusting for socio-demographic factors (age, gender, time since diagnosis and educational status), DA was associated with physical health, mental health and social relationships domains of HRQoL as well as overall HRQoL. In contrast, PTG did not evidence significant association with HRQoL dimensions and overall HRQoL. The moderation effect of PTG on the association between DA and HRQoL was not supported. Independent of PTG, alleviating DA may be an important target in terms of therapeutic intervention towards improving quality life of PLWH.
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- Department of Psychology, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, 41000, Enugu State, Nigeria
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- Department of Psychology, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, 41000, Enugu State, Nigeria. .,Department of Psychology, College of Sciences and the Health Professions, Cleveland State University, Cleveland, OH, 44115, USA.
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The relationship between the positive aspects of caring and the personal growth of caregivers of patients with advanced oncological illness : Postraumattic growth and caregiver. Support Care Cancer 2019; 28:3007-3013. [PMID: 31823055 DOI: 10.1007/s00520-019-05139-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/28/2019] [Accepted: 10/16/2019] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Examine the relationship between the positive aspects of care and the personal growth of caregivers of patients with advanced oncological illness. METHODS This research was a quantitative study with a transversal design. One hundred (100) informal caregivers filled out self-applied questionnaire on resilience, aspects of care, emotional distress, spirituality, and posttraumatic growth. Descriptive statistics were applied to the data, later correlation, and regression, and comparative analyses were conducted. RESULTS The participants were mainly women (86%) with an average care period of 12 months. The average age was 46.52 years. The highest scores were evidenced in positive aspects of caretaking, spirituality, personal growth, and distress, while the lowest score was seen in questions related to resilience. There was a negative inverse correlation among emotional distress, resilience, spirituality, and posttraumatic growth (p < .05) and a positive correlation among resilience, spirituality, posttraumatic growth, and the positive aspects of caretaking (p < .01). There were significant differences among the items related to emotional distress, resilience, and posttraumatic growth. The linear regression analysis showed that as resilience, spirituality, and the positive aspects of care increased, so did posttraumatic growth. SIGNIFICANT RESULTS To promote the perception of benefits among caregivers, resilience and the identification of meaning in the caregiving experience of patients with advanced oncological illness can be considered protective factors favoring adaptation and reducing negative moods.
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Ma Z, Xia Y, Lin Z. Post-Traumatic Growth Following Exposure to Memorial Reports of the 5.12 Wenchuan Earthquake: The Moderating Roles of Self-Esteem and Long-Term PTSD Symptoms. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2019; 16:E3239. [PMID: 31487834 PMCID: PMC6765798 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph16183239] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/12/2019] [Revised: 08/30/2019] [Accepted: 09/02/2019] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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Media exposure during a traumatic event has been found to be associated with negative psychological consequences. However, the post-disaster role of the mass media and the possible positive psychological consequences of media exposure has received less attention. In the present study, we hypothesized that exposure to memorial media reports would lead to improved post-traumatic growth (PTG). Further, we evaluated the moderating role of self-esteem and long-term post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms in the relationship between media exposure and PTG. Using a cross-sectional design, we surveyed individuals (N = 1000, mean age = 45.62, 43.5% male) who were recruited from disaster-affected communities ten years after the 5.12 Wenchuan earthquake which was the largest country-level trauma in the past three decades. Results revealed that individuals with lower self-esteem or lower PTSD symptoms would have higher psychological growth with greater exposure to memorial news reports. For individuals who reported having both high levels of self-esteem and PTSD symptoms, the relationship between media exposure and PTG was negative. These findings help present trauma in a new light, particularly regarding the rapid and instantaneous new coverage of the digital age. This study also has multi-disciplinary, cross-cultural, and clinical implications for the fields of psychology, public health, and communications.
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- Zhihao Ma
- Computational Communication Collaboratory, School of Journalism and Communication, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210023, China.
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- School of Law, Southwestern University of Finance and Economics, Chengdu 611130, China.
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- School of Journalism and Communication, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510632, China.
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Slade M, Rennick-Egglestone S, Blackie L, Llewellyn-Beardsley J, Franklin D, Hui A, Thornicroft G, McGranahan R, Pollock K, Priebe S, Ramsay A, Roe D, Deakin E. Post-traumatic growth in mental health recovery: qualitative study of narratives. BMJ Open 2019; 9:e029342. [PMID: 31256037 PMCID: PMC6609070 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2019-029342] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/23/2019] [Revised: 04/12/2019] [Accepted: 05/31/2019] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES Post-traumatic growth, defined as positive psychological change experienced as a result of the struggle with challenging life circumstances, is under-researched in people with mental health problems. The aim of this study was to develop a conceptual framework for post-traumatic growth in the context of recovery for people with psychosis and other severe mental health problems. DESIGN Qualitative thematic analysis of cross-sectional semi-structured interviews about personal experiences of mental health recovery. SETTING England. PARTICIPANTS Participants were adults aged over 18 and: (1) living with psychosis and not using mental health services (n=21); (2) using mental health services and from black and minority ethnic communities (n=21); (3) underserved, operationalised as lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community or complex needs or rural community (n=19); or (4) employed in peer roles using their lived experience with others (n=16). The 77 participants comprised 42 (55%) female and 44 (57%) white British. RESULTS Components of post-traumatic growth were present in 64 (83%) of recovery narratives. Six superordinate categories were identified, consistent with a view that post-traumatic growth involves learning about oneself (self-discovery) leading to a new sense of who one is (sense of self) and appreciation of life (life perspective). Observable positively valued changes comprise a greater focus on self-management (well-being) and more importance being attached to relationships (relationships) and spiritual or religious engagement (spirituality). Categories are non-ordered and individuals may start from any point in this process. CONCLUSIONS Post-traumatic growth is often part of mental health recovery. Changes are compatible with research about growth following trauma, but with more emphasis on self-discovery, integration of illness-related experiences and active self-management of well-being. Trauma-related growth may be a preferable term for participants who identify as having experienced trauma. Trauma-informed mental healthcare could use the six identified categories as a basis for new approaches to supporting recovery. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER ISRCTN11152837.
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- Mike Slade
- Institute of Mental Health, University of Nottingham School of Health Sciences, Nottingham, UK
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- Department of Psychology, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, UK
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- Institute of Mental Health, University of Nottingham School of Health Sciences, Nottingham, UK
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- Institute of Mental Health, NEON Lived Experience Advisory Panel, Nottingham, UK
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- Institute of Mental Health, University of Nottingham School of Health Sciences, Nottingham, UK
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- Health Service and Population Research Department, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, King’s College London, London, UK
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- Unit of Social and Community Psychiatry, Queen Mary University of London, London, UK
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- School of Health Sciences, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, UK
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- Unit of Social and Community Psychiatry, Queen Mary University of London, London, UK
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- Health Service and Population Research Department, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, King’s College London, London, UK
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- Department of Community Mental Health, University of Haifa, Haifa, Israel
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- Institute of Mental Health, University of Nottingham School of Health Sciences, Nottingham, UK
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Rush AJ, South CC, Jha MK, Grannemann BD, Trivedi MH. Toward a very brief quality of life enjoyment and Satisfaction Questionnaire. J Affect Disord 2019; 242:87-95. [PMID: 30173063 DOI: 10.1016/j.jad.2018.08.052] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/04/2018] [Revised: 07/23/2018] [Accepted: 08/12/2018] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To develop and evaluate a new brief self-report measure of satisfaction/quality of life in depressed outpatients. METHODS Using the Quality of Life Enjoyment and Satisfaction Questionnaire Short-Form (Q-LES-Q-SF) self-report from Step-1 (n = 2181) of the STAR*D trial, items were selected based on their magnitude of change with treatment and correlation with 16-item Quick Inventory of Depressive Symptomatology Self-Report (QIDS-SR16). Psychometric analyses were conducted. Replication of scale performance was assessed with STAR*D Step-2 data (n = 250). RESULTS The 7 items selected ("Mini-Q-LES-Q") rated satisfaction with work, household activities, social and family relations, leisure time activities, daily function and sense of well-being in the past week. This uni-dimensional scale captured 83-94% variance in Q-LES-Q-SF and had acceptable Item Response and Classical Test Theory characteristics. Baseline to exit percent changes in the Mini-Q-LES-Q and the QIDS-SR16 were significantly, modestly related (r = -0.552) (Step-1) and replicated (r = -0.562) (Step-2). The Mini-Q-LES-Q detected the expected improvement in satisfaction/quality of life in acute treatment, yet also identified residual deficits expected in many at acute-phase exit. LIMITATIONS Population norms are yet undefined. Concurrent validity with detailed, well-validated scales that assess the seven Quality of Life domains incorporated in the Mini-Q-LES-Q remains unestablished. Sensitivity to symptom changes induced by psychotherapy or somatic therapies or sensitive to the effects of therapies aimed at enhancing quality of life enjoyment and function is unknown. CONCLUSION The 7-item Mini-Q-LES-Q self-report measure satisfaction/quality of life has acceptable psychometric properties, reflects change with depressive symptom reduction, and detects residual deficits in this key clinical outcome.
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- A John Rush
- Department of Psychiatry, Duke Medical School, Durham, NC, USA; Department of Psychiatry, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Permian Basin, TX, USA; Duke-National University of Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of Psychiatry, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA.
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Schneider S, Rasul R, Liu B, Corry D, Lieberman-Cribbin W, Watson A, Kerath SM, Taioli E, Schwartz RM. Examining posttraumatic growth and mental health difficulties in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy. PSYCHOLOGICAL TRAUMA-THEORY RESEARCH PRACTICE AND POLICY 2018; 11:127-136. [PMID: 30113188 DOI: 10.1037/tra0000400] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Hurricane Sandy continues to affect the mental health of New York residents. This study examined associations between Posttraumatic Growth (PTG) and mental health difficulties (MHD) including symptoms of anxiety, depression, and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). METHOD Participants (N = 1,356) recruited from the New York metropolitan area completed questionnaires regarding their PTG, demographics, MHD, and hurricane experiences. A weighted least squares regression assessed the association between MHD and PTG. A post hoc analysis determined whether anxiety or depression moderated the effect of PTSD on PTG. RESULTS All MHD were crudely associated with greater PTG. After adjustment, an increased PTSD score was significantly associated with a 0.20 unit increase in PTG (t = 6.05, p < .001); this did not hold for depression or anxiety symptoms. Higher PTG was associated with being non-White (B = 5.90, t = 6.49, p < .001), Hispanic (B = 3.38, t = 2.89, p = .004), a smoker (B = 3.18, t = 3.28, p = .001), and greater Hurricane Sandy exposure (t = 7.11, p < .001). The positive association between PTSD symptoms and PTG was weaker among participants with probable depression. CONCLUSION Results suggest that participants with higher PTSD symptoms were more likely to grow from the impact of the storm, indicating resilience. Highly exposed participants were more likely to experience PTG. A decrease in PTG was found among those with both PTSD and depression symptoms. The development and implementation of interventions fostering PTG could be beneficial in clinical disaster response work. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2019 APA, all rights reserved).
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- Samantha Schneider
- Department of Occupational Medicine, Epidemiology and Prevention (OMEP), Northwell Health
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- Department of Population Health Science and Policy, The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
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- Department of Population Health Science and Policy, The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
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- Department of Occupational Medicine, Epidemiology and Prevention, Northwell Health
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- Department of Population Health Science and Policy, The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
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- Department of Occupational Medicine, Epidemiology and Prevention, Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell
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Bianchini V, Giusti L, Salza A, Cofini V, Cifone MG, Casacchia M, Fabiani L, Roncone R. Moderate Depression Promotes Posttraumatic Growth (Ptg): A Young Population Survey 2 Years after the 2009 L'Aquila Earthquake. Clin Pract Epidemiol Ment Health 2017; 13:10-19. [PMID: 28458716 PMCID: PMC5388786 DOI: 10.2174/1745017901713010010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2016] [Revised: 12/28/2016] [Accepted: 01/20/2017] [Indexed: 12/03/2022]
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Background: Earthquakes can result in a range of psychopathology and in negative and positive consequences for survivors. Objective: To examine the association between clinical aftereffects (anxiety and depressive symptoms) and post-traumatic growth (PTG) among young survivors of the 2009 L’Aquila earthquake, Italy. Method: 316 young earthquake survivors enrolled in the University of L’Aquila were evaluated two years after the natural disaster. Participants completed three main questionnaires, including Patient Health Questionnaire-9 items (PHQ-9), Self-Rating Anxiety Scale (SAS), and Posttraumatic Growth Inventory (PTGI). Results: 59.6% of the student sample showed different levels of depression, whereas 13.3% reported anxiety symptoms. In both clinical dimensions (anxiety and depression), gender differences were found: female gender was confirmed risk factor for a clinical post-traumatic response. Personal PTG, demonstrated by 18% of the L’Aquila youths included in our sample, was predicted by moderate levels of depression (O.R. 2.7). In our model, gender, age, and anxiety did not show any predictive value. Conclusion: In a post-traumatic setting, the development of individual cognitive strategies is crucial, whereas after a natural disaster, paradoxically, a moderate depressive condition and the related distress could promote the drive to overcome the psychological consequences of the traumatic event.
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- V Bianchini
- Department of Mental Health, Asl Roma 5, University of L'Aquila, L'Aquila, Italy
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- Department of Life, Health and Environmental Sciences, University of L'Aquila, L'Aquila, Italy.,University Rehabilitative Treatment, Early Intervention Unit, TRIP, San Salvatore Hospital, L'Aquila, Italy
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- Department of Life, Health and Environmental Sciences, University of L'Aquila, L'Aquila, Italy.,University Rehabilitative Treatment, Early Intervention Unit, TRIP, San Salvatore Hospital, L'Aquila, Italy
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- Department of Life, Health and Environmental Sciences, University of L'Aquila, L'Aquila, Italy
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- Department of Life, Health and Environmental Sciences, University of L'Aquila, L'Aquila, Italy
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- Department of Life, Health and Environmental Sciences, University of L'Aquila, L'Aquila, Italy
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- Department of Life, Health and Environmental Sciences, University of L'Aquila, L'Aquila, Italy
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- Department of Life, Health and Environmental Sciences, University of L'Aquila, L'Aquila, Italy.,University Rehabilitative Treatment, Early Intervention Unit, TRIP, San Salvatore Hospital, L'Aquila, Italy
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Xu X, Hu ML, Song Y, Lu ZX, Chen YQ, Wu DX, Xiao T. Effect of Positive Psychological Intervention on Posttraumatic Growth among Primary Healthcare Workers in China: A Preliminary Prospective Study. Sci Rep 2016; 6:39189. [PMID: 27995960 PMCID: PMC5171914 DOI: 10.1038/srep39189] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/18/2016] [Accepted: 11/18/2016] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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Posttraumatic growth (PTG) is defined as positive psychological change in the wake of highly challenging circumstances. Healthcare workers in particular are more vulnerable to stressors and trauma than the general population. The current study examined the use and effectiveness of a novel positive psychological intervention based on Chinese traditional culture to improve PTG in hospital healthcare workers. The intervention was provided to 579 healthcare workers at hospitals in Guilin, Shenzhen and Xiangtan. Scores on the Posttraumatic Growth Inventory (PTGI) and its subscales were significantly higher after intervention than before (p < 0.001). Of the five aspects of PTG, the aspect of "new possibilities" benefited the most from intervention (Cohen's d = 0.45). PTG in women, nurses and college graduates increased to a greater extent than other participants after intervention. It was concluded that our novel intervention is effective at improving PTG in medical staff.
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- Xin Xu
- Medical Psychological Center, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan 410011, China
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- Research Office, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan 410011, China
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- Research Office, People's Hospital of Hunan Province, Changsha, P. R. China
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- Medical Psychological Center, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan 410011, China
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- Medical Psychological Center, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan 410011, China
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- Medical Psychological Center, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan 410011, China
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- Research Office, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan 410011, China
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Garcia DM, Sheehan MC. Extreme Weather-driven Disasters and Children’s Health. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HEALTH SERVICES 2015; 46:79-105. [DOI: 10.1177/0020731415625254] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Extreme weather events such as heat waves, extreme precipitation, and storm surges are likely to become more frequent and intense with climate change. Extreme weather-driven disasters (EWDDs) cause a substantial burden of childhood mortality and morbidity worldwide. We reviewed the published literature on EWDDs and their health impacts on children, and developed a conceptual model based on complex systems thinking to identify the health risks, vulnerabilities, and capacities of children in the context of EWDDs as a means of informing areas for adaptive intervention. We found that direct and indirect physical and mental impacts of EWDDs on child health are abundant and interrelate in complex ways. The literature review and modeling demonstrated the centrality of resilience at the level of the child and his or her direct environment, suggesting that mental health status may play a key role in a child’s experience of numerous other health outcomes of EWDDs. EWDDs interact with environmental and social systems and with individual children and their contexts in complex ways, the impacts of which are nonlinear and difficult to predict. Traditional perspectives on climate change-driven health impacts often overlook complex bio-psychosocial interactions, suggesting a need to work on preventive strategies to reduce vulnerability and build individual child resilience.
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- Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Maryland, USA
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Application of the eight-item modified medical outcomes study social support survey in Japan: a national representative cross-sectional study. Qual Life Res 2015; 25:1151-8. [PMID: 26452364 DOI: 10.1007/s11136-015-1155-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 10/03/2015] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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PURPOSE This study aimed to create a Japanese version of the eight-item version of modified medical outcomes study social support survey (mMOS-SS), investigate psychometric property, and determine the standard values for Japanese citizens by using a nationally representative sample from the general population. METHODS A stratified two-stage sampling was conducted with 4000 Japanese men and women who were in the age group of 25-74 as of January 01, 2014. From February to March 2014, placement method was conducted using self-administered questionnaire. Consequently, 2067 questionnaires were gathered (a collection rate of 51.7%). Thus, the target of analysis was 952 males and 1100 females. RESULTS The results of factor analysis showed that each of the samples exhibited two types of factors, i.e., emotional and instrumental, just as was the case with the original version. The Cronbach's alpha ranged from 0.90 to 0.95 for each of the samples for both total score and the subscales. On comparing the groups by married versus unmarried and living alone versus not living alone, those not living alone and married people had significantly higher scores (p < 0.05) for each group except for married females less than 50 years. There was a significant positive correlation among mental health, life satisfaction, and self-rated health. CONCLUSION This study revealed that the eight-item Japanese version of the mMOS-SS had the same psychometric properties as those found in the research results of the English version.
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