Showing 9 results for Coping
Mahnaz Seyedolshohadayi, Parimehr Ayar, Marjan Mardani, Hamid Haghani,
Volume 2, Issue 1 (2-2016)
Abstract
Background: Long-term hospitalization for cancer treatment can prevent the continuation of a normal life of patients with cancer and their families. In this regard, caregivers face with problems such as psychological stress, hopelessness, fear, anxiety, and feelings of depression. The aim of this research was to investigate the effect of teaching of coping skills on the anxiety in caregivers of patients with cancer undergoing chemotherapy.
Methods: This research was a quasi-experimental study, pretest-posttest design with control group which started from October 2014 and lasted until February 2015. In this study, 62 caregivers of cancer patients were selected by convenience sampling method. A total of 30 subjects were non-randomly assigned in the experimental (intervention) group and 32 ones in the control
group. The intervention was done based on a defined plan, which included teaching coping strategies to the experimental group in 4 sessions (45-60 minutes each session) using booklet and question and answer (QA) meeting. The control group received routine education. After 4 weeks, both groups were compared in terms of anxiety using Beck anxiety inventory questionnaire. The data were analyzed using SPSS 18 software, through performing paired t test, the Chi-square test, the Independent t-test, and Fisher’s exact test.
Results: There was no significant difference regarding the anxiety between the experimental and control groups before the intervention (P=0.122). Four weeks after the intervention, anxiety of the experimental group improved, but no improvement was observed in the control group. Therefore, the two groups had statistically significant differences in this regard (P=0.001).
Conclusion: With regard to anxiety of the caregivers of the patients with cancer undergoing chemotherapy, the results showed the effectiveness of intervention i.e., teaching coping skills. Considering the effectiveness of teaching coping skills and consequently decreased anxiety in the caregivers of patients with cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy, it is suggested that this intervention be included in nurses family-centered care program.
Mehrnoosh Inanloo, Fahimeh Ramezani, Naimeh Seyedfatemi, Susan Moudi, Hamid Haghani,
Volume 2, Issue 4 (11-2016)
Abstract
Background: Caring of the patients with mental disorders is a responsibility which brings lots of pressures and stresses to family members and lowers their quality of life. The current research aimed to study the effect of training coping strategies on the quality of life of caregivers of patients with chronic mental disorders.
Methods: This study is a non-randomized clinical trial conducted on 94 caregivers of patients with chronic mental disorder. The samples were recruited by convenience sampling method and the eligible ones were put in the intervention and control groups. The data collection tool were demographics questionnaire and SF 36 life quality scale. The coping strategies were taught in eight 90-minute sessions, during 8 consecutive weeks (once a week) for 2 months in groups. The obtained data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics by SPSS V. 20.
Results: The caregivers were mostly female (62.7%) aged between 35 and 55 years. More than 80% of the study subjects were married. Most study subjects in both groups were housewives. In the intervention group, the physical functioning of quality of life before and two months after the intervention showed no significant difference (P = 0.877), but other areas showed significant increase two months later (P < 0.001). In the intervention group, the quality of life significantly increased two months after the intervention (P < 0.001), but it has declined in the control group (P < 0.001).
Conclusion: Based on study findings, coping strategies training was effective in promoting the quality of life. Experts in family health education are in need to educate and train families. Therefore, we recommend the mental health system to promote quality of life via developing such specialized programs and facilities at educational and health centers.
Anahita Khodabakhshi-Koolaee, Maliheh Bagherian, Masoumeh Rahmatizadeh,
Volume 4, Issue 1 (2-2018)
Abstract
Background: Intimate-Partner Violence (IPV) is considered a disastrous social phenomenon. Apparently, women are more likely to suffer from the negative impacts of this problem. This study aimed to study and compare vulnerability to stress and coping strategies in women with and without IPV.
Methods: This study was a descriptive and cross-sectional research. The study sample was recruited by convenience sampling method. A total of 70 women with IPV and 70 women without IPV were matched by age and educational level. The relevant data were collected by Ways of Coping Questionnaire (WCQ) and Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) and analyzed using 1-way ANOVA in SPSS (V. 22).
Results: The findings revealed a significant difference between coping strategies used by the two groups; women with IPV employed more emotional-focused coping strategies compared to women without IPV (P<0.001). Moreover, vulnerability to stress in women without IPV was less than the women with IPV experiences (P<0.001).
Conclusion: According to the findings, it is recommended that the coping strategy skills of women experiencing IPV be enhanced and their marital conflicts be resolved.
Fariba Keshavarz, Leili Mosalanejad, Fatemeh Ghavi, Saeed Abdollahifard, Anahita Khodabakhshi Koolaee,
Volume 4, Issue 2 (5-2018)
Abstract
Background: Infertility can lead to major bio-psychological disorders. Coping strategies help individuals adapt to unpredictable conditions in a systematic way. The present study aimed to determine the perceived stress of couples undergoing treatment for infertility, as well as their coping strategies and correlation between the studied variables and gender.
Methods: This was a cross-sectional study conducted on 140 infertile couples undergoing infertility treatment at the Infertility Center of Yazd, Yazd City, Iran. The relevant data were collected by Perceived Stress Scale and Billings and Moos’s Coping Responses Inventory. Then, the obtained data were analyzed by descriptive statistics (relative frequency percentage, mean and standard deviation), Pearson correlation coefficient and regression analysis in SPSS.
Results: The obtained results suggest that the mean score of perceived stress is higher in women. Moreover, women more frequently use problem-focused mechanisms, while men more frequently use emotion-focused mechanisms. In both men and women, a positive significant relationship exist between positive perceived stress and coping mechanisms; the former predicted the latter. While, the mean scores for avoidant and behavioral coping mechanisms were higher in men, the mean scores for cognitive coping mechanisms were higher in women (P<0.05). However, women achieved higher scores for both problem-focused and emotion-focused strategies.
Conclusion: there is a significant and positive correlation between perceived stress and coping mechanisms in both sexes. In addition, stress predicts the kind of coping strategies in these people. On the whole, psychiatric approach and counseling may enhance the mental health of infertile couples and increase the chance of success in this costly treatment.
Dr., Reza Rahimi, Dr., Ali Khodaei, Dr., Shokoufeh Mousavi,
Volume 8, Issue 2 (4-2022)
Abstract
Background: Assessing the self-efficacy beliefs of Iranian nurses in coping with occupational stressors requires to have a reliable tool. This study aims to assess the validity and reliability of the short form of Occupational Coping Self-Efficacy for Nurses (OCSE-N) Scale for Iranian nurses.
Methods: This is a methodological study. Participants were 151 nurses who were randomly selected from among those working in oncology wards of hospitals affiliated to Tehran University of Medical Sciences in 2021. The nurses completed the short form of OCSE-N and the Coping Inventory for Stressful Situations- Short Form (CISS-SF). This study employed exploratory factor analysis and Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) to examine the factor structure of the Persian OCSE-N. The reliability was assessed by calculating Cronbach’s alpha coefficients. The data were analyzed in AMOS and SPSS software v. 26.
Results: The results of Principal Component Analysis by the Promax rotation and CFA showed that the Persian OCSE-N had two factors: 1) Coping self-efficacy to cope with the relational burden and 2) coping self-efficacy to cope with occupational burden. The correlation between subscales of OCSE-N and CISS-SF confirmed the convergent validity of the Persian OCSE-N. Cronbach’s alpha coefficients for factors 1 and 2 were reported 0.75 and 0.77, respectively.
Conclusion: The Persian OCSE-N is a valid and reliable tool to measure the perceived self-efficacy in coping with stressful situations among Iranian nurses.
Frank Bediako Agyei, Francisca Nti, Emmanuel Kwadwo Anago, Esther Selasi Avinu,
Volume 8, Issue 3 (8-2022)
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Background: Nurses working in various patient care departments are exposed to different traumatic situations, patient suffering, and death in their routine care. This study investigated grief and coping experiences amongst registered nurses working in various care departments of a major government health facility in the Ashanti region of Ghana.
Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional survey amongst nurses was conducted. A quota-sampling technique was applied to yield a representative sample of 79 nurses working in different wards of Konongo-Odumasi Government Hospital in Konong, Ghana. A structured self-administered questionnaire was used for data collection. Standard descriptive statistics (e.g. frequency and proportions) were used to summarize the survey data. The data were analyzed using SPSS software, v. 20.
Results: The majority of nurses (63%) reported feelings of grief following the death of patients they had cared for. Most respondents (89%) who did not acknowledge a grief experience did not grieve out of fear or as a show of professionalism. Some reported impacts of grief included insomnia (39%), loss of appetite (51%), tiredness (8%), feeling of depression (24%), and reduced functionality at work and home (27%). Common coping strategies for dealing with grief following patient death included physical exercise (67%), engaging in spiritual practices (51%), listening to music (47%), and discussing with other colleagues (42%). Only 47% of nurses reported access to professional counseling.
Conclusion: Regular training on effective grief coping strategies and emotional support for nurses caring for the dying may positively affect the health and well-being of nurses and improve the quality of care for both the dying patient and their families. Providing professional counseling for nurses is also suggested.
Majid Taheri, Fatemeh Mohaddes Ardabili, Doctor Tahereh Najafighezeljeh, Mehri Bozorgnejad, Shima Haghani,
Volume 9, Issue 3 (8-2023)
Abstract
Background: Nurses working in intensive care units (ICUs) are more in direct contact with COVID-19 patients than other healthcare team members and are more vulnerable to mental disorders. This study aimed to determine the general health status, posttraumatic stress disorder, and coping strategies of nurses employed in the COVID-19 intensive care units.
Methods: It was a cross-sectional descriptive study. Using the census method, 102 nurses working in the COVID-19 intensive care units of Iran University of Medical Sciences in Tehran, Iran, were recruited as the sample in 2022. The general health questionnaire (GHQ-28), the impact of events-revised (IES-R), and the ways of coping questionnaire (WCQ) were used as research instruments. The data were analyzed using the Pearson correlation coefficient, independent t-test, and analysis of variance in SPSS software, version 16. The significance level was set at P<0.05.
Results: The overall mean of general health was 32.22±12.21, indicating mild psychological distress in most nurses. Somatic symptoms had the highest mean (9.16±4.06) among the GHQ-28 subscales. The mean posttraumatic stress disorder was 39.07±14.79. The means of problem-focused and emotion-focused coping strategies were 48.03±13.44 and 40.78±11.70, respectively. Most nurses (60.8%) generally suffered posttraumatic stress symptoms and used problem-focused coping strategies to deal with stressors during the COVID-19 pandemic. No significant relationship existed between the main variables and the nurses’ characteristics (P>0.05).
Conclusion: Most nurses experienced mental disorders (general health disorders and posttraumatic stress) during the COVID-19 pandemic. To reduce the psychological impact of COVID-19 on nurses, paying attention to their mental health is essential. Given the adverse effect of COVID-19 on nurses, studying the relationship between these variables and the quality of nurses’ performance is suggested.
Amin Gheysari, Marhamat Farahaninia, Seyedeh Batool Hasanpoor-Azghady,
Volume 9, Issue 4 (11-2023)
Abstract
Background: Infertility is recognized as a stressful and critical experience worldwide and across cultures and disrupts individual, marital, family, and social stability. Religion serves as a source of support in dealing with health-related problems. This study investigates the relationship between religious coping mechanisms and health-promoting lifestyle (HPL) among Iranian infertile women.
Methods: A cross-sectional correlational study was conducted on 177 infertile women referring to the Sarem Sub-specialized Infertility Treatment and Research Center in Tehran City, Iran, 2019. The subjects were recruited by continuous sampling. The data in this study were collected using a demographic information form, the Iranian religious coping scale (IRCS), and the health-promoting lifestyle profile-II (HPLP-II). Statistical analyses, including the independent t-test, one-way ANOVA, and Pearson correlation coefficient, were performed using SPSS software, version 22. The significance level was set at P<0.05.
Results: The highest mean was related to active religious coping (7.86±2.39), while passive religious coping (2.89±1.76) and negative feelings towards God (3.95±2.07) had the lowest mean scores. The Mean±SD score of health-promoting lifestyle was 128.34±13.46; the score range was 52-208, lower than the median score of the scale. A weak but significant inverse relationship was observed between negative feelings towards God and HPL (r=-0.19; P=0.013) and its three subscales: Physical activity (r=-0.18; P=0.019), nutrition (r=-0.21; P=0.011), and interpersonal relationships (r=-0.21; P=0.01). Also, a weak yet statistically significant inverse association was observed between passive religious coping and interpersonal relations (r=-0.18; P=0.029).
Conclusion: Considering that the mean HPL score of infertile women was lower than the median score of the scale, community-oriented education and care programs are recommended to improve HPL in infertile women. Teaching and strengthening positive/active religious coping strategies to improve HPL are also advised.
Corresponding author: Seyedeh Batool Hasanpoor-Azghady, Email: hasanpoorbatool@yahoo.com
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Sunarti Maming, Rosyidah Arafat, Saldy Yusuf,
Volume 11, Issue 2 (4-2025)
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Background: Pain is a frequently encountered issue in hospitals and has a high prevalence, causing detrimental effects if uncontrolled. Non-pharmacological approaches like Quranic recitation have been effective in reducing pain. However, further mapping is needed for the clinical application of this therapy in hospitals. This Scoping review aims to map Quranic recitation therapy for hospital pain management.
Methods: The literature research was conducted on PubMed, Science Direct, Cochrane Library, Garuda, and Wiley Online Library, written in English between 2014 and 2024. Boolean operators (“AND,” “OR”) were used to optimize the search strategy, focusing on the terms “Quran” OR “Qur’an” OR “Koran” AND “pain. This scoping review uses the framework by Arkey and O'Malley. The article selection process was conducted using the Rayyan software program. Three individuals carried out the selection process, and the extracted data were then mapped, categorized, and summarized.
Results: The initial database search retrieved 250 articles. Ultimately, ten studies met the inclusion criteria and proceeded to the next stage of extraction and analysis. The included studies consisted of 4 randomized controlled trials (RCTs), 5 quasi-experimental studies, and 1 case-control study. Most participants were likely Muslim adults, reflecting the context of the studies conducted in Muslim-majority countries. One study included neonates, highlighting the potential physiological effects of Quranic recitation beyond religious affiliation. The findings show that Quranic recitation therapy notably decreases pain levels, promotes relaxation, soothes the heart, and enhances mental health. It also boosts patient comfort, lowers heart rate, improves oxygen saturation, and alleviates anxiety. The numeric rating scale (NRS) is commonly used to measure pain, with Surah Ar-Rahman being the most frequently used chapter in the therapy.
Conclusion: Given the benefits of Quranic recitation in pain management, it is hoped that the provision of Quranic recitation therapy can be integrated into hospital pain management protocols as a routinely used complementary therapy. Future research should focus on establishing standardized methodologies for Quranic recitation therapy, including the duration of sessions, specific Surahs used, and uniform outcome measures. Additionally, exploring the therapy's efficacy in non-Muslim populations would provide valuable insights into its universal applicability beyond cultural and religious contexts.
