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Antony, Sojan
- Coping Strategies Used by Cancer Patients to Deal with Physical and Psychological Problems of Chemotherapy
Authors
1 Playstreet Specially Abled Educare Trust, Bangalore, IN
2 Christ University, Bangalore, Karnataka, IN
3 NIMHANS, Bangalore, Karnataka, IN
Source
International Journal of Innovative Research and Development, Vol 5, No 3 (2016), Pagination: 36-41Abstract
This paper aims to find the coping strategies used by cancer patients to deal with physical and psychological problems of chemotherapy. 30 participants above the age of 25, who were undergoing chemotherapy were chosen by purposive sampling method for the study. The instruments administered included socio-demographic and clinical schedule, Becks Depression Inventory-II, Becks Anxiety Inventory, a self-developed tool to assess physical problems and a semi structured interview schedule to assess the physical problems. The mean age of the participants were 55.33 years. Majority of the participants 63.33%(19) were females, 76.7%(23) were married. The most common cancer, which 33.33% of the participants had was breast cancer and 33.33% of the participants suffered from stage II cancer. Only 30% of the participants had prevalence of depression, while 26.67% of the participants had prevalence of anxiety. There was no significant difference in the level of anxiety and depression between the two genders. The most common physical problems faced by the participants were hair loss, fatigue, nausea and vomiting. The main themes of coping strategies used for physical problems were medication, rest and relaxation and distraction. Distraction, social support and religious coping was used for dealing with depression, while for anxiety social support, religious coping and distraction were used. Good Medical Care backed up by good coping strategies to help patients with their physical problems, depression and anxiety, will ultimately help patients in dealing with this dreaded disease.
Keywords
Cancer, Chemotherapy, Physical Problems, Depression, Anxiety, Coping Strategies.Full Text
- Effectiveness of Educational Group Programme on Sexual Behaviour among B.P.O. Employees
Authors
1 Department of Social Work, Christ University, Bangalore, Karnataka, IN
2 Department of Psychiatric Social Work, National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences, Bangalore, Karnataka, IN
3 Bangalore, Karnataka, IN
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International Journal of Innovative Research and Development, Vol 5, No 3 (2016), Pagination: 214-216Abstract
Aim of the study was to understand the effectiveness of educational group programme on sexual behaviour among BPO (Business Process Outsourcing) employees. Research design was quasi experimental design; before and after without control design. The study was conducted among 30 unmarried male employees who have been working under the geographic area of Bangalore City Corporation. Then pre and post assessments were compared to gauge difference in sexual attitude, STD attitude and knowledge on Contraceptives. Group programme was an effective method of education where in knowledge and attitude would be changed. Group experiences encouraged youth to clarify their doubts on sexuality. It facilitated a supportive environment to discuss age appropriate issues. Homogeneity of group provided more feeling of inclusion.
Keywords
Sex Education, Group Programme & Attitude towards Sexuality.Full Text
- Negotiation Strategies for Patient Welfare
Authors
1 Department of Social Work, Christ University, Bangalore, Karnataka, IN
2 Bangalore, Karnataka, IS
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International Journal of Innovative Research and Development, Vol 5, No 4 (2016), Pagination: 30-33Abstract
Patient welfare is the prime objective of Medical and Psychiatric Social Workers. Trained professional Social Workers contribute significantly to the well-being of patients by acting as a link between hospital team and patient and family. This study aims to describe key negotiation strategies used by the Medical and Psychiatric Social Work team and its effect on patient welfare in a tertiary care hospital. The Study was conducted among approximately 75,000 patients who had been admitted for medical and surgical interventions in a multispecialty hospital. A structured questionnaire was used to collect the quantitative data from approximately 15,000 patients who represented the in-patients. The data had been collected for two years duration; combined quantitative and qualitative data from patients and hospital staff were used for the study. Members of Medical Social Work team were actively involved in collecting feedback from admitted patients. They discussed the same feedback with the operational team of the hospital and tried to influence the hospital policy. A collective effort led to significant improvement in patient satisfaction score. Relationship with patients and hospital management and use of research skills are essential to enhance the negotiation abilities of Social Workers in the hospital sector. Negotiation for patient welfare will help Social Workers to add values to hospital management and patient satisfaction.
Keywords
Patient Welfare, Service Excellence, Roles of Social Workers, Negotiation Strategies and Hospital Administration.Full Text
- Socio-Religious Influences on Mental Health Associated Myths and Misconceptions among Rural People
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1 Bangalore, IN
2 Department of Psychology, Sri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara College, Ujire, IN
3 Department of Social work, Christ University, Bengaluru, Karnataka, IN
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International Journal of Innovative Research and Development, Vol 5, No 4 (2016), Pagination: 99-102Abstract
Social and religious background of people influences the myths and misconceptions associated with mental health. The present study examines the beliefs about the causes and treatment of mental illnesses among different caste and religious groups in rural areas of Dakshina Kannada district of Karnataka, India. The sample consisted of 140 women from 3 main religious groups, i.e. Hindus (Caste groups: Bunts, Gowdas, Brahmins, Gowda Saraswat Brahmins and Schedule Tribes), Muslims and Christians. Based on education levels of participants two following categories were formed. Participants with the qualification of Pre-University and above were considered as the highly educated group and participants with the qualification of 10th standard or below were considered as the low educated group. A structured questionnaire used to measure the myths and misconceptions among participants. Brahmins and Christians had reported fewer myths and misconceptions compared to Scheduled Tribes (ST), Gowdas, Muslims, Bunts and Gowda Saraswat Brahmins (GSB). Educated participants of all sections of society had fewer myths and misconceptions compared to less educated participants. This study recommends creating awareness on mental health among marginalized, vulnerable and less educated populations.
Keywords
Myths and Misconceptions, Mental Health, Socio-Religious Background.Full Text
- Prevalence of Mental Health Issues Faced by the Persons Recovered from COVID-19: A Review
Authors
1 M. Phil Scholar Department of Psychiatric Social Work, National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences Bengaluru, Karnataka, IN
2 Ph. D Scholar, Department of Psychiatric Social Work, National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences Bengaluru, Karnataka, IN
3 Associate Professor, Department of Psychiatric Social Work, National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences, Bengaluru, Karnataka, IN
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Indian Journal of Health and Wellbeing, Vol 13, No 1 (2022), Pagination: 107-110Abstract
The COVID-19 is the biggest public health challenge experienced by human beings in the recent past across the world. It affected the physical and mental health of people. Most COVID-19 survivors have experienced symptoms such as prolonged distress of the illness, worry about the future, and stigma. The prevalence of depression, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and anxiety among COVID -19 victims is the main focus of the study. From April 2020 to June 2021, an evaluation of several papers based on mental health difficulties among COVID-19 survivors was conducted. To better understand the prevalence rate of mental health concerns among COVID-19 survivors, eleven papers were chosen following the PRISMA principles. The studies show the significant prevalence rate of psychopathology among COVID-19 survivors. Disproportionately increased levels of anxiety and depression can be found in geriatric people. Several investigations have found that female sufferers have higher frequency of psychiatric problems than male survivors. There is a lack of attention in the area of mental health difficulties of COVID survivors. Depression, post-traumatic stress disorders, and anxiety cause high-burden among the vulnerable population and that need to be addressed properly like the physical illness.Keywords
COVID-19 survivors, depression, anxiety, PTSD, survivors of COVID-19
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- Psychosocial Interventions in Management of Wandering Behaviours among Persons Living with Dementia
Authors
1 Department of Psychiatric Social Work, National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences, Bangalore, Karnataka, IN