Psychometric properties of the Stress Coping Scale Brief-COPE 28 in a Peruvian population / Propiedades psicométricas de la Escala de Afrontamiento al Estrés Brief-COPE 28 en una población peruana

Background: The highly stressful events we are currently experiencing require great cognitive and emotional effort and affect the mental health of the population. In this sense, coping with stress provides evidence of how people use their resources to cope with or avoid stressful events, which requires validated and reliable instruments to measure accurately. Objective: To determine the psychometric properties of reliability and validity of the BRIEF COPE 28, Spanish version. Method: The design used was instrumental; 530 people participated, 60% men and 40% women, between 18 and 60 years old, from different regions of Peru, selected by non-probability convenience sampling. Results: It is evident that the alpha coefficient of coping styles ranges from α ordinal = 0.74 to 0.82; while in strategies it was between α ordinal = 0.59 to 0.90. In terms of internal structure, the four-factor model obtained a good fit SB-χ²/gl=1.836; CFI=0.92; TLI=0.90, SRMS=0.09 and RMSEA=0.10. A good fit was found with the ten coping strategies model SB-χ²/gl=1.902; CFI=0.96; TLI=0.95, SRMS=0.056, RMSEA=0.069. Conclusion: COPE 28 has good internal consistency; and the model with the four coping styles is inconclusive, while the model with ten strategies has adequate goodness of fit.

Introducción: Los acontecimientos altamente estresantes que vivimos actualmente demandan gran esfuerzo cognitivo y emocional y afectan la salud mental de la población; en este sentido el afrontamiento al estrés proporciona evidencia de cómo las personas recurren a sus recursos para afrontar o evadir los eventos estresantes, lo cual necesita de instrumentos validados y confiables para medirlo con precisión. Objetivo: Determinar las propiedades psicométricas de confiabilidad y validez del BRIEF COPE 28, versión española. Método: El diseño usado fue instrumental; participaron 530 personas, 60% varones y 40% mujeres, entre 18 y 60 años, de distintas regiones del Perú, seleccionadas con el muestreo no probabilístico por conveniencia. Resultados: Se evidencia que el coeficiente alfa de los estilos de afrontamiento oscila entre α ordinal=0.74 a 0.82; mientras que en las estrategias fue entre α ordinal=0.59 a 0.90. En cuanto a la estructura interna, el modelo de cuatro factores obtuvo buen ajuste de bondad SB-χ²/gl=1.836; CFI=0.92; TLI=0.90, SRMS=0.09 y RMSEA=0.10. Asimismo, se encontró buen ajuste con el modelo de 10 estrategias de afrontamiento SB-χ²/gl=1.902; CFI=0.96; TLI=0.95, SRMS=0.056, RMSEA=0.069. Conclusión: El COPE 28 tiene buena consistencia interna; y que el modelo con los cuatro estilos de afrontamiento no es concluyente; mientras el modelo con 10 estrategias tiene adecuado ajuste de bondad.

Effects of cognitive intervention in an attribution study on psychological resilience and cancer-related fatigue in older adult patients with lung cancer / 中国基层医药

Objective:To investigate the effects of cognitive intervention in an attribution study on psychological resilience and cancer-related fatigue in older adult patients with lung cancer.Methods:A total of 88 older adult patients with lung cancer who received treatment in Ningbo Ninth Hospital between January 2018 and January 2020 were included in this study. These patients were randomly divided into a study group ( n = 44) and a control group ( n = 44). The control group was given routine nursing intervention, and the study group was given cognitive intervention under an attribution study. All patients were treated for 6 consecutive months. After the intervention, the changes in psychological resilience and improvements in cancer-related fatigue symptoms compared with before intervention were observed. The Coping Style Questionnaire (CSQ) was applied to evaluate the change in coping styles after intervention relative to before intervention. Before and after intervention, patient compliance was compared between the two groups. Results:After 6 months of intervention, the scores of various dimensions of the Chinese version of Connor–Davidson Resilience Scale (CD-RISC) in the study group were (7.74 ± 1.36) points, (23.67 ± 1.94) points, and (41.28 ± 1.47) points, respectively, which were significantly higher than (6.92 ± 1.12) points, (12.45 ± 2.76) points, and (32.34 ± 1.69) points respectively in the control group ( t = 3.08, 22.06, 26.47, all P < 0.05). The scores of various dimensions of Piper Fatigue Scale-Revised (PFS) in the study group were (4.85 ± 1.15) points, (4.71 ± 1.05) points, (4.85 ± 1.05) points, (5.24 ± 1.05) points, respectively, which were significantly lower than (6.33 ± 1.25) points, (6.21 ± 1.52) points, (6.39 ± 1.17) points, (6.72 ± 1.23) points respectively in the control group ( t = 5.78, 5.38, 6.49, 6.07, all P < 0.05). The score of positive coping style in the study group was (28.51 ± 2.65) points, which was significantly higher than (24.84 ± 2.52) points in the control group ( t = 6.65, P < 0.05). The score of negative coping style was (12.39 ± 2.53) points, which was significantly lower than (14.81 ± 2.12) points in the control group ( t = 4.86, P < 0.05). The patient compliance with medication, review, diet, and physical exercise in the study group were 100.00%, 90.91%, 90.91%, and 81.82%, respectively, which were significantly higher than 81.81%, 68.18%, 75.00%, and 61.36%, respectively in the control group ( χ2 = 6.73, 6.98, 3.93, 4.52, all P < 0.05). Conclusion:Cognitive intervention in an attribution study can enhance psychological resilience, improve the symptoms of cancer-related fatigue, promote a positive change of coping style, and enhance treatment compliance in older adult patients with lung cancer.

Study on the correlation among nurses′ adversity quotient, self-efficacy and positive coping style and work engagement / 中国实用护理杂志

Objective:To explore the chain mediating effect of self-efficacy and positive coping styles between nurses′ adversity quotient on work engagement, so as to provide a theoretical reference for nursing managers to promote work engagement.Methods:A convenience sampling method was used to select 512 nurses from four tertiary hospitals in Shaanxi Province, and a cross-sectional study was conducted on them using the general information questionnaire, Adversity Response Profile, General Self-Efficacy Scale, Simplified Coping Style Questionnaire and Utrecht Work Engagement Scale-9.Results:The total scores of nurses' adversity response profile, self-efficacy, positive coping style and work engagement were 132.00(120.00, 139.00), 27.00(23.00, 29.00), 24.00(20.00, 25.00), 27.00(25.00, 35.00) points. Nurses' work engagement was significantly positively correlated with adversity quotient, self-efficacy and positive coping styles( r values were 0.523-0.614, all P<0.01). The independent mediation of self-efficacy or positive coping styles and the chain mediation of both accounted for 23.6%,40.9% and 15.9% of the total effect respectively. Conclusions:Nurses′ adversity quotient not only directly affected work engagemnet, but also indirectly affected work engagement through self-efficacy and positive coping style. The research suggested that managers should pay attention to the improvement of nurses′ self-efficacy and positive coping style, so as to promote nurses′ work engagement.

Current situation and influencing factors of post-traumatic stress disorder among firefighters in Chongqing City / 中国职业医学

{L-End}Objective To analyze the current status of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among firefighters in Chongqing City and explore its influencing factors. {L-End}Methods A total of 1 021 firefighters in Chongqing City were selected as the study subjects using the convenient sampling method. The PTSD Checklist Civilian Version was used to assess their PTSD symptom and characteristics. The Trait Coping Style Questionnaire and the Social Support Rating Scale were used to investigate coping styles and the level of social support. {L-End}Results The positive detection rate of PTSD among the study subjects was 4.6%(47/1 021), with positive detection rates of re-experiencing, avoidance/numbing, and hyperarousal symptoms of 7.0%, 9.2%, and 16.5%, respectively. The positive detection rates of re-experiencing, avoidance/numbing, and hyperarousal symptoms in the PTSD firefighters were higher than those in non-PTSD firefighters (83.0% vs 3.3%, 93.6% vs 5.1%, 100.0% vs 12.1%, respectively; all P<0.01). The results of the multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that being injured in the past six months and adopting a negative coping style were risk factors for PTSD ［odds ratio (OR) and 95% confidence interval (CI) were 2.65 (1.07-6.56) and 1.26 (1.19-1.33), respectively; both P<0.05］, while adopting a positive coping style and having a higher level of social support were protective factors for PTSD ［OR and 95%CI were 0.90 (0.85-0.95) and 0.95 (0.91-0.99), respectively; both P<0.05］. {L-End}Conclusion The incidence of PTSD among the firefighters in Chongqing City is relatively high, with symptoms mainly characterized by hyperarousal. Being injured in the past six months, coping styles, and the level of social support are influencing factors for PTSD.

Coping styles of Filipino hypertensive patients seen at the family and community medicine outpatient clinic of Region 1 Medical Center: A cross-sectional study

Introduction@#Hypertension is still prevalent globally, especially in low- and middle-income countries such as the Philippines. Despite its great burden, its psychosocial aspect including the coping strategies is still understudied. Upon literature search, there seems to be no local studies available, hence this study aimed to explore the coping strategies used by Filipino hypertensive patients.@*Objective@#This study aimed to identify the coping styles utilized by Filipino hypertensive patients seen in Region 1 Medical Center Family and Community Medicine Out-Patient Clinic (R1MC FCM OPC).@*Methods@#This is a cross-sectional descriptive study with a descriptive-cross-sectional research design. Purposive sampling was used to select 280 hypertensive patients from the R1MC FCM OPC between April 1, 2021 and April 1, 2022 to answer a modified version of the Filipino Coping Strategies Scale (FCSS). The following statistical tests were utilized: frequency count and percentages for qualitative data; mean, median and standard deviation for continuous variables. All analyses were performed using SPSS version 26.@*Results@#The study enrolled 280 respondents who met the eligibility criteria. The majority were 51 to 60 years old (27.14%, mean age 51.23 ± 13.12), female (60%), and high school graduates (41.79%). Furthermore, most were unemployed (63.57%) and belonging to the low-income class (75%). Among the coping strategies, the highest scores were the problem-solving domain, religiosity and relaxation/recreation domains (Mdn=3). The lowest were in emotional release and substance use domains (Mdn=1). @*Conclusion@#The coping strategies of Filipino hypertensive patients seen at R1MC FCM OPC were problem-oriented domain, religiosity and relaxation/recreation; emotional release and substance use was the least used. Further research into the psychosocial aspects of hypertension using FCSS should be conducted in other institutions or locations.

Association between Stress Depression Anxiety and Coping Styles among Indian University Students during COVID-19 Outbreak

Introduction : Psychiatric illnesses such as Depression and Anxiety can have a substantial impact on one’s mental health. Depression is the most common psychiatric condition diagnosed among students. Objectives : To find out the association of factors which are linked to Stress, Depression, Anxiety and coping styles among Indian University students during COVID-19 outbreak. Methods : A self-administered questionnaire consisting of socio-demographic, DASS-21 and Brief-COPE inventory were used. Results : The study comprised a total of 201 University students ranging in age from 17 to 36 years old. Female students (n=150) were the most common responses, followed by male students (n=51). Depression, anxiety and stress correlated with active coping, planning, positive reframing, acceptance, humor, emotional support, instrumental support, self-distraction, denial, venting, substance use, behavioral disengagement, selfblame and religion. Conclusion : Venting, behavioural disengagement and self-blame are all examples of maladaptive coping techniques that have a significant impact on University students’ Stress, Anxiety and Depression levels. This research will provide a better understanding of the underlying influence of coping methods on Stress, Depression, and Anxiety among university students during the COVID-19 outbreak, enabling for early intervention and improved outcomes

Psychological Morbidities and Coping Styles: A Rural Institution-Based Cross-Sectional Comparative Study between Undergraduate Medical Students Undergoing Different Phases of Training

Background?Psychological morbidities are high among undergraduate medical students. They experience the transition between pre-/para-clinical and clinical training as a stressful period, and cope differently. Research studies from India in this regard are lacking. Aims?The aim of this study is to assess and compare the prevalence of psychological morbidities and their respective associated factors and coping styles between pre-/para-clinical and clinical undergraduate medical students. Materials and Methods?This institution-based cross-sectional observational design study was conducted among undergraduate medical students (a total of 382) in pre-/para-clinical and clinical years by using a questionnaire in the period between April and June 2019. A stratified random sampling technique was used to select the study participants. The survey included standard self-administered questionnaires like General Health Questionnaire-28 (GHQ-28) and Lin–Chen's coping inventory to assess psychological morbidities and coping styles, respectively. Associated factors for psychological morbidities and coping styles between two groups were compared using the Chi-square test, independent t-test, and binary logistic regression analysis. Results?Out of the 382 responders, psychological morbidities (GHQ-28 score?>?23) were found in 61% participants. Both groups reported high levels of psychological morbidities; a slightly higher preponderance in clinical (61.5%) than in pre-/para-clinical students (60.6%) with a nonsignificant difference. Compared with the pre-/para-clinical group, the clinical group was found to have more substance consumption behavior (p?<?0.001), dissatisfaction with academic performance (p?<?0.001), sought psychiatric consultation (p?<?0.004), and at that time on psychiatric treatment (p?<?0.04). Active problem coping behavior was more significantly used by the pre-/para-clinical group, while passive problem coping and passive emotional coping behaviors were positively significantly correlated with psychological morbidities in the clinical group. Conclusion?This study suggests a significant correlation between psychological morbidities and passive coping styles in the clinical group. These students need interventions to encourage the use of more active coping styles during training to provide advances in future career. A strong correlation between psychological morbidities and dissatisfied academic performance may be a call for an efficient and more student-friendly curriculum.

Manifestaciones de la resiliencia psicológica en atletas de alto rendimiento

La presente investigación se fundamentó en las teorías que exploran la resiliencia en el ámbito de la Psicología del Deporte, se planteó como objetivo analizar la manifestación de la resiliencia psicológica en atletas cubanos de alto rendimiento, específicamente en la exdeportista corredora de 800 metros Ana Fidelia Quiroz Moret y en deportistas de la categoría Juvenil y Mayores del equipo nacional de tenis de Mesa de Cuba. Se utilizaron métodos de investigación con predominio de la metodología cualitativa analítica como estudios de caso individual y de grupo, análisis-síntesis, entrevista, análisis de documentos y videos, observación, el cuestionario de Afrontamiento de estrés de Sandín y Chorot y la escala de Resiliencia de Wagnild y Young. Se utilizó el porcentaje como método matemático. Los resultados principales permitieron constatar la presencia de nivel alto de resiliencia en la exdeportista estudiada y niveles medio-alto y alto en los tenimesistas estudiados, se identificaron los factores protectores que influyen en el afrontamiento de eventos vitales y situaciones estresantes. Las conclusiones principales destacaron la necesidad de valorar en los deportistas de alto rendimiento estudiados, las manifestaciones de la resiliencia psicológica de manera particular: los factores protectores de la personalidad, la influencia de las redes de apoyo social así como las estrategias y estilos de afrontamiento al estrés que afloran ante situaciones adversas que se presentan en la vida deportiva, dificultades propias del entrenamiento y la competencia a las que se enfrentan con regularidad, que pueden constituir modelos a tener en cuenta para otros deportistas que se inician.

O objetivo desta pesquisa foi analisar a manifestação da resiliência psicológica em atletas cubanos de alto rendimento, especificamente na ex-corredora Ana Fidelia Quiroz Moret, de 800m, e em atletas da seleção nacional cubana de tênis de mesa, nas categorias jovem e sênior. Foram utilizados métodos de pesquisa com predominância de metodologia analítica qualitativa, como estudos de casos individuais e de grupo, análise-síntese, entrevista, análise de documentos e vídeos, observação, o questionário de Cópia de Estresse de Sandin e Chorot e a escala de Resiliência de Wagnild e Young. A porcentagem foi utilizada como um método matemático. Os principais resultados mostraram a presença de um alto nível de resiliência na ex-esportista estudada e níveis médios-altos e altos nos tenistas estudados. Os fatores de proteção que influenciam o enfrentamento de eventos da vida e situações estressantes foram identificados. As principais conclusões destacaram a necessidade de avaliar nos atletas de alto rendimento estudados, as manifestações de resiliência psicológica em particular: os fatores protetores da personalidade, a influência das redes de apoio social, assim como as estratégias e estilos de lidar com o estresse que surgem em situações adversas que surgem na vida esportiva, as dificuldades de treinamento e competição que enfrentam regularmente, que podem constituir modelos a serem levados em conta para outros atletas que estão começando.

The present research was based on the theories that explore resilience in the field of Sport Psychology. The objective was to analyze the manifestation of psychological resilience in Cuban high-performance athletes, specifically in the former 800-meter runner Ana Fidelia Quiroz Moret and in athletes of the Cuban national Table Tennis team in the Juvenile and Senior categories. Research methods were used with a predominance of analytical qualitative methodology such as individual and group case studies, analysis-synthesis, interview, analysis of documents and videos, observation, the Stress Coping questionnaire of Sandin and Chorot and the Resilience scale of Wagnild and Young. The percentage was used as a mathematical method. The main results showed the presence of a high level of resilience in the ex-sportswoman studied and medium-high and high levels in the tennis players studied. The main conclusions highlighted the need to assess in the high performance athletes studied, the manifestations of psychological resilience in particular: the protective factors of the personality, the influence of social support networks as well as the strategies and styles of coping with stress that emerge in adverse situations that arise in sports life, difficulties of training and competition that they face regularly, which may constitute models to be taken into account for other athletes who are starting out.

Predominancyof Coping Styles in Patients with Type II Diabetes in Low Socio Economic Status Groups

Background: Coping style is a person抯 characteristic strategies used in response to life problems or traumas. Coping serves a protective function .This study aims to examine the impact of coping styles predominance in the training programme given to patients with type II diabetes of low socioeconomic status group.30 patients with type II diabetes of low socioeconomic status group were selected using purposive sampling from the diabetic clinic for the assessment of coping style. Coping style was assessed using 揅oping styles of adults with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes� by Karlsen and Bru (1998). Paired t-test was used to assess the effectiveness of coping styles enhancement training programme for patients with type II diabetes. The study revealed that there is significant increase in the level of coping styles of patients with type II diabetes due to coping styles enhancement training programme.Methods:?.Results:?.Conclusion:?.

Exploration of the relationship between sleep quality and negative life events and coping styles in adolescents based on structural equation model / 四川精神卫生

ObjectiveTo explore the correlation of sleep quality with negative life events and coping styles in adolescents based on structural equation modeling， and to provide references for improving the adolescents' sleep quality. MethodsFrom December 2021 to May 2022， a total of 767 junior middle school students from three schools in Chongqing were enrolled， and assessed using Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index （PSQI）， Adolescent Self-rating Life Events Checklist （ASLEC） and Simplified Coping Style Questionnaire （SCSQ）. Then the structural equation model was applied to discuss the correlation of sleep quality with negative life events and coping styles in adolescents. ResultsA total of 222 adolescents （28.94%） were found to have sleep disorders. PSQI score was positively correlated with ASLEC score and negative coping dimension score of SCSQ （r=0.612， 0.590， P<0.01）， and negatively correlated with positive coping dimension score of SCSQ （r=-0.435， P<0.01）. The structural equation model of the relationship between negative life events， coping styles and sleep quality denoted that negative life events exhibited both direct and indirect positive effects on sleep quality （β=0.448， 0.322， P<0.05）， positive coping style had direct negative effects on sleep quality （β=-0.368， P<0.05）， and negative coping style had direct positive effects on sleep quality （β=0.442， P<0.05）. ConclusionNegative life events and negative coping style cause adverse effects on adolescents' sleep quality， while positive coping style exerts positive effects on adolescents' sleep quality.

Mediating effect of resilience in workplace bullying and professional identity among nursing interns / 中国职业医学

@#Objective To explore the effect of resilience in the relationship between workplace bullying （WPB） and professional identity among nursing interns. Methods A total of 292 nursing interns from six grade A hospitals were selected as the research subjects using convenience sampling method. The WPB，professional identity，resilience，perceived stress and coping styles were investigated by the Negative Acts Questionnaire Revised， the Professional Identity Questionnaire for nurse students，the Chinese version of 10-item Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale，the Chinese Perceived Stress Scale and the Simplified Coping Style Questionnaire. Results The scores of WPB and perceived stress were negatively correlated with those of professional identity，resilience，and positive coping styles（PCS）［Spearman correlation coefficients（rS ）were −0.354，−0.316，−0.388，−0.488，−0.636 and −0.478，all P<0.01］. There was a negative correlation between negative coping styles（NCS）and professional identity（rS =−0.117，P=0.046）. The scores of resilience and professional identity were positively correlated with that of PCS（rS were 0.539 and 0.482，both P<0.01）. There was a positive correlation between resilience and professional identity （rS =0.567，P<0.01）. The scores of WPB and perceived stress were positively correlated with that of NCS（rS were 0.350 and 0.281，both P<0.01）. There was a positive correlation between WPB and perceived stress（rS =0.419，P<0.01）. The scores of resilience and PCS were not correlated with that of NCS（both P>0.05）. Resilience played a mediating role between WPB and professional identity. The interaction between WPB and NCS could predict the professional identity and resilience of nursing interns（standardized regression coefficient were 0.31 and 0.17，both P<0.01）. Conclusion WPB can directly or indirectly affect nursing interns’professional identity through resilience，and NCS plays a moderating role on the direct effect of WPB and professional identity，and the relationship between WPB and resilience.

Crescimento pós-traumático no câncer de mama: centralidade de evento e coping / Post-traumatic growth in breast cancer: event centrality and coping / Crecimiento post-traumático em cáncer de mama: centralidad de evento y coping

Crescimento pós-traumático (CPT) refere-se à mudança positiva em algum aspecto da experiência humana como resultado do enfrentamento de adversidades. Investigou-se a relação entre CPT, estilos de enfrentamento e centralidade de evento. Participaram do estudo 65 mulheres que concluíram os tratamentos recomendados para o câncer de mama. Tratou-se de uma pesquisa quantitativa cujos instrumentos foram respondidos on-line. Identificou-se correlações altas entre CPT e centralidade de evento e moderadas entre CPT e os estilos de enfrentamento: estratégia focada no problema, busca de suporte social e práticas religiosas. A centralidade de evento e as estratégias focadas no problema mostraram-se melhores preditoras de CPT. Os resultados sugerem que quanto maior a adversidade percebida, maior a possibilidade de crescimento, sendo as estratégias de enfrentamento focadas no problema um componente importante para a sua ocorrência. Este estudo apontou a possibilidade de crescimento pessoal relacionado ao enfrentamento do CA de mama e indicou estratégias relevantes para desenvolvê-lo. (AU)

Posttraumatic growth (PTG) refers to a positive change in some aspect of the human experience as a result of coping with adversity. This study investigated the relationship between PTG, coping styles, and event centrality, using a cross-sectional research design. The sample consisted of 65 women who had completed the recommended treatments for breast cancer (BC) and answered an online survey. High correlations were identified between PTG and event centrality, and moderate correlations between PTG and the coping styles 'problem-focused strategy', 'social support seeking', and 'religious practices'. Event centrality and problem-focused coping strategies were the best predictors of PTG. The results suggest that the greater the perceived adversity, the greater the possibility of growth, and that problem-focused coping strategies are important for the occurrence of growth in the context of BC. This study pointed to the possibility of personal growth from coping with BC and indicated effective strategies to develop it. (AU)

El crecimiento postraumático (CPT) se refiere al cambio positivo en algún aspecto de la experiencia humana como resultado del enfrentamiento de adversidades. Se investigó la relación entre CPT, estilos de enfrentamiento y centralidad de eventos. Participaron del estudio 65 mujeres que completaron los tratamientos recomendados para el cáncer de mama. Se trató de una investigación cuantitativa respondida on-line. Se identificaron altas correlaciones entre CPT y centralidad de eventos; y moderadas entre CPT y los estilos de enfrentamiento: estrategia centrada en el problema, búsqueda de apoyo social y prácticas religiosas. La centralidad de eventos y las estrategias centradas en el problema demostraron mejores predictores del CPT. Los resultados sugieren que cuanto mayor es la adversidad percibida, mayor es la posibilidad de crecimiento, siendo las estrategias de afrontamientos centradas en el problema un componente importante para su ocurrencia. Este estudio señaló la posibilidad de crecimiento personal frente a la lucha contra el cáncer de mama. (AU)

Validity evidence of the Brazilian version of the Young-Rygh Avoidance Inventory (YRAI) for the population of Rio Grande do Sul / Evidências de validade do inventário de evitação de Young-Rygh (YRAI) para a população do Rio Grande do Sul / Evidencia de validez de la versión Brasileña del inventario de evasión de Young-Rygh (YRAI) para la población de Rio Grande do Sul

This study examines the factorial structure, internal consistency, and convergent validity of the Young-Rygh Avoidance Inventory (YRAI). Five hundred and four adults from the state of Rio Grande do Sul participated, with an average age of 34.2 (SD = 12.9), who completed the Young Scheme Questionnaire (YSQ-S3), the Symptom Assessment Scale (SCL-90-R), and YRAI, through an online platform. An exploratory factor analysis was made to verify the distribution of items in common factors and convergent analysis with Spearman's non-parametric correlation to verify associations with psychopathological symptoms (SCL-90-R) and schemes (YSQ-S3). Three factors were found: Somatization and Search for Stimulation (α = 0,84), Cognitive Avoidance (α = 0,78), and Emotional Withdrawal (α = 0,62), with an omega value between 0,75 and 0,87. It was concluded that the Brazilian version of YRAI has appropriate psychometric properties, being valid for the concerned population. In addition, the interpretation of the construct validity was consistent with the theory.

Este estudo examina a estrutura fatorial, consistência interna e a validade convergente do Inventário de Evitação de Young-Rygh (YRAI). Participaram 504 adultos do estado do Rio Grande do Sul, com média de idade de 34,2 anos (DP = 12,9), que preencheram o Questionário de Esquemas de Young (YSQ-S3), a Escala de Avaliação dos Sintomas (SCL-90-R) e o YRAI, através de uma plataforma online. Realizaram-se a análise fatorial exploratória para verificar a distribuição dos itens em fatores comuns e a análise convergente com correlação não paramétrica de Spearman para verificar associações com sintomas psicopatológicos (SCL-90-R) e esquemas (YSQ-S3). Três fatores foram interpretados: Somatização e Busca por Estimulação (α = 0,84), Evitação Cognitiva (α = 0,78) e Retraimento Emocional (α = 0,62), com valor de ômega entre 0,75 e 0,87. Concluiu-se que a versão brasileira do YRAI possui propriedades psicométricas adequadas, sendo válida para a população em questão. Além disso, a interpretação da validade de constructo mostrou-se condizente com a teoria.

Este estudio examina la estructura factorial, consistencia interna y validez convergente del Inventario de Evitación de Young-Rygh (YRAI). Participaron 504 adultos de Rio Grande do Sul con edad media de 34,2 años (DE = 12,9), que completaron el Cuestionario de Esquemas de Young (YSQ-S3), Escala de Evaluación de Síntomas (SCL-90-R) y YRAI, por una plataforma online. El análisis factorial exploratorio se realizó para verificar la distribución de ítems en factores comunes. El análisis convergente con la correlación no paramétrica de Spearman para verificar las asociaciones con los síntomas (SCL-90-R) y esquemas psicopatológicos (YSQ-S3). Se encontraron tres factores: Somatización y Búsqueda de Estimulación (α = 0,84), Evitación Cognitiva (α = 0,78) y Retracción Emocional (α = 0,62). Com un valor omega entre 0,75 y 0,87. Se concluyó que la versión brasileña de YRAI tiene adecuadas propiedades psicométricas, siendo válida para esta población. Además, la validez de constructo fue consistente con la teoría.

Coping strategies in health professionals facing Covid-19: s systematic review / Estratégias de enfrentamento em profissionais de saúde diante do Covid-19: revisão sistemática / Estrategias de afrontamiento en profesionales de la salud ante Covid-19: revisión sistemática

Given the importance of developing protective actions to mental health in pandemic contexts, this study aimed to gather evidence about coping mechanisms that health professionals use during the Covid-19 pandemic. This systematic review, developed from international and Brazilian databases between November/2019 and July/2020, identified 3821 potentially relevant articles published in English and Portuguese. Checking the articles' appropriateness to the objective of the review resulted in the selection of 23 articles that were read in full, eight of which were selected for this review. The main coping mechanisms described were psychological support from relatives, colleagues, institutions, and patients; availability of continuing education and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE); spirituality; and time for hobbies. Promoting effective and sustainable coping strategies is vital to enable health professionals to feel capable of facing one of the major contemporary humanitarian challenges - the Covid-19 pandemic.

Considerando a importância do desenvolvimento de ações protetivas à saúde mental diante de pandemias, este estudo buscou reunir evidências sobre os mecanismos de enfrentamento empregados por profissionais de saúde em tempos de Covid-19. A revisão sistemática realizada em bases de dados internacionais e brasileiras, entre os meses de novembro/2019 e julho/2020, resultou em 3821 materiais publicados em inglês e português. A verificação da adequação dos materiais ao objetivo proposto derivou na seleção de 23 artigos para a leitura na íntegra, dos quais foram selecionados oito para compor esta revisão. Os principais mecanismos de enfrentamento descritos foram suporte psicológico oriundos de familiares, colegas, instituições, pacientes; disponibilidade de educação continuada e Equipamentos de Proteção Individual (EPIs); espiritualidade; tempo para hobbies. Promover estratégias de enfrentamento eficazes e sustentáveis é vital para que os profissionais da saúde possam se sentir capazes de enfrentar um dos maiores desafios humanitários contemporâneos - a pandemia do Covid-19.

Considerando la importancia de desarrollar acciones de protección a la salud mental ante a pandemia, este estudio buscó recopilar evidencia sobre los mecanismos de afrontamiento empleados por los profesionales de la salud en tiempos de Covid-19. La revisión sistemática desarrollada en bases de datos internacionales y brasileñas, entre los meses de noviembre/2019 y julio/2020, resultó en 3821 materiales publicados en inglés y portugués. La verificación de la adecuación de los materiales al objetivo propuesto llevó a la selección de 23 artículos para la lectura completa, de los cuales ocho fueron seleccionados para esta revisión. Los principales mecanismos de afrontamiento descritos fueron soporte psicológico, oriundos de familiares, colegas, instituciones, pacientes; disponibilidad de educación continuada y Equipo de Protección Personal (EPP); espiritualidad; tiempo para hobbies. Promover estrategias de afrontamiento eficaces y sustentables es vital para que los profesionales de salud puedan sentirse capaces de enfrentar un de los mayores retos humanitarios contemporáneos - la pandemia de Covid-19.

Occupational stress, burnout, and coping styles among medical staff from a tertiary first-class hospital in Hubei Province / 预防医学

Objective @#To investigate the status of occupational stress, burnout, and coping styles, and to explore the moderating effects of coping styles on the relationship between occupational stress and burnout among medical staff from one tertiary first-class hospital in Hubei Province, in order to provide the basis for mental health promotion of medical staff. @*Methods@#From June to October in 2020, using stratified cluster sampling, doctors, nurses, and medical or pharmaceutical technicians on the ratio of 2∶2∶1 were selected from the tertiary first-class hospital. Chinese version of Burnout Questionnaire, Core Occupational Stress Scale (COSS) and Trait Coping Style Questionnaire were used to investigate the levels of burnout, occupational stress and coping styles. A linear stratified regression model was used to analyze the moderating effect of coping styles on the relationship between occupational stress and burnout. @*Results@#Among 735 questionnaires issued, 679 valid ones were collected, with the response rate of 92.38%. The age of the respondents was ( 34.29±8.20 ) years old. There were 165 ( 24.30% ) males and 514 ( 75.70% ) females, including 241 ( 35.49% ) doctors, 358 ( 52.72% ) nurses and 80 (11.78%) medical or pharmaceutical technicians. The burnout score was 2.29±1.11 , and the positive rate of burnout was 44.33%; the COSS score was 47.32±8.31; the positive and negative coping style scores were 30.64±6.06 and 26.81±6.26, respectively. The linear stratified regression analysis suggested that the interactions between social support ( β=0.590, P<0.05 ), organization and reward ( β=0.523, P<0.05 ), and positive coping style were positively associated with burnout, and the interaction between organization and reward (β=-0.666, P<0.05) and negative coping style was negatively associated with burnout. @*Conclusions@#About 44.33% of medical staff investigated have burnout. Coping styles have a moderating effect on the relationship between occupational stress and burnout. Positive coping style helps to perceive social support and organizational support, to alleviate the adverse effects of occupational stress, and to reduce the risk of burnout.

Associations of negative life events and coping styles with sleep quality among Chinese adolescents: a cross-sectional study

BACKGROUND@#Limited published research has examined the relationships of negative life events and coping styles with sleep quality in Chinese junior high school students. We aimed to investigate the prevalence of poor sleep quality and to clarify the role of coping styles between negative life events and sleep quality.@*METHODS@#A cross-sectional study of 3081 students was conducted in Ganzhou City, Jiangxi Province, Southeastern China. Adolescent Self-Rating Life Events Checklist, Simplified Coping Style Questionnaire, and Pittsburg Sleep Quality Index were applied to assess negative life events, coping styles, and sleep quality, respectively. Descriptive analyses, independent-samples t tests, one-way analyses of variance, Pearson correlation analyses, and structural equation modeling (SEM) were applied to analyze the data.@*RESULTS@#The prevalence of poor sleep quality was 26.7%. Negative life events (B = 0.038, P 0.05). The association between negative life events and sleep quality was mediated by negative coping styles.@*CONCLUSIONS@#Our results indicated that poor sleep quality was common in these Chinese adolescents. Negative life events and negative coping style were associated with an increased prevalence of poor sleep quality, while the positive coping style was related to a decreased prevalence of poor sleep quality. A negative coping style mediated the association between negative life events and sleep quality.

Escala (Re)Career - Estilos de Coping: validade de conteúdo / (Re)Career Scale - coping styles: content validity / (Re)Career Échelle - styles d'adaptation: validite du contenu / Escala (Re)Career - estilos de afrontamiento: validez del contenido

Resumo Este artigo apresenta o estudo da validade de conteúdo da Escala (Re)Career: Estilos de Coping, constituída por 36 questões acerca do modo como diferentes pessoas, com 55 anos ou mais, pensam e sentem as transições de carreira. A escala foi avaliada por especialistas reconhecidos em orientação vocacional (n = 6) e por um grupo de participantes (n = 4) pertencentes ao grupo-alvo a que o instrumento se destina. Avaliou-se a validade de conteúdo da escala, por meio da análise da relevância e clareza dos itens e da relação entre cada item e sua respectiva dimensão. Os resultados indicam qualidades satisfatórias concernentes à relevância (IVC =.991; Kappa =.488), associação entre item e fator (% acordo = 95%) e validade aparente, tendo sido sugeridas melhorias quanto à clareza de alguns itens (IVC =.944; Kappa =.379). Estes resultados justificam o investimento em estudos futuros de validação empírica, nomeadamente através de análises fatoriais.

Abstract This article presents the study of the validity of the content of the (Re)Career Scale: Coping Styles, consisting of 36 questions about how different people, 55 or older, think and feel about career transitions. The scale was evaluated by recognized experts in the field of vocational guidance (n = 6) and by a group of participants (n = 4) belonging to the target group for which the instrument is intended. The content validity of the scale was assessed through the analysis of the relevance and clarity of the items, as well as the relationship between each item and its dimension. The results obtained indicate satisfactory qualities regarding relevance (CVI =.991; Kappa =.488), the association between item and factor (%agreement = 95%) and apparent validity, and improvements were suggested regarding the clarity of some items (CVI =.944; Kappa =.379). These results justify the investment in future empirical validation studies namely through factor analyses.

Résumé Cet article présente une étude de la validité du contenu de (Re)Career Échelle: Styles d'Adaptation, qui consiste en 36 questions sur la façon dont différentes personnes, âgées de 55 ans ou plus, pensent et ressentent les transitions de carrière. L'échelle a été évaluée par des experts reconnus dans le domaine de l'orientation professionnelle (n = 6) et par un groupe de participants (n = 4) appartenant au groupe cible auquel l'instrument est destiné. La validité du contenu de l'échelle a été évaluée par l'analyse de la pertinence et de la clarté des items, ainsi que de la relation entre chaque item et sa dimension. Les résultats obtenus indiquent des qualités satisfaisantes concernant la pertinence (IVC =.991; Kappa =.488), l'association entre l'item et le facteur (% d'accord = 95%) et la validité apparente, et des améliorations ont été suggérées concernant la clarté de certains items (IVC =.944 ; Kappa =.379). Ces résultats justifient l'investissement dans de futures études de validation empirique, notamment par le biais d'analyses factorielles.

Resumen Este artículo presenta un estudio de la validez del contenido de la Escala (Re)Career: Estilos de Afrontamiento, que consiste en 36 preguntas sobre cómo piensan y sienten las diferentes personas, de 55 años o más, acerca de las transiciones de carrera. La escala fue evaluada por expertos reconocidos en la esfera de la orientación profesional (n = 6) y por un grupo de participantes (n = 4) pertenecientes al grupo destinatario al que está destinado el instrumento. La validez del contenido de la escala se evaluó mediante el análisis de la pertinencia y la claridad de los elementos, así como la relación entre cada elemento y su dimensión. Los resultados obtenidos indican cualidades satisfactorias en cuanto a la pertinencia (IVC =.991; Kappa=.488), la asociación entre el ítem y el factor (% de acuerdo = 95%) y la validez aparente, y se sugirieron mejoras en cuanto a la claridad de algunos ítems (IVC =.944; Kappa =.379). Estos resultados justifican la inversión en futuros estudios de validación empírica, a saber, mediante análisis factoriales.

Influencia De Los Estilos De Afrontamiento Sobre La Satisfacción Vital De Pacientes En Tratamiento De Hemodiálisis Y Con Trasplante Renal / Influence Of Coping Styles On Vital Satisfaction Of Patients On Hemodialysis Treatment And Renal Transplantation

Resumen Objetivo : Investigar la relación entre estilos de afrontamiento y niveles de satisfacción vital de pacientes en tratamiento con hemodiálisis y de pacientes con trasplante renal. Material y métodos: Treinta y cuatro pacientes en hemodiálisis tomaron parte del estudio, además de veintiuno en trasplante renal y cincuenta que no padecían ninguna enfermedad crónica. Se les administró la Escala de Satisfacción con la Vida (SWLS) y el Cuestionario de Afrontamiento al Estrés (CAEPO). Se comprobó que existían diferencias significativas entre los grupos con las variables estudiadas y se examinó la capacidad predictiva de los estilos de afrontamiento sobre la satisfacción vital para cada uno de los grupos que tomaron parte en la investigación. Resultados: Los pacientes en hemodiálisis presentaron una satisfacción vital significativamente menor que los participantes del grupo control. No existió diferencia entre los grupos clínicos, ni entre el grupo de pacientes trasplantados, ni en el grupo control ecn lo que se refiere a la satisfacción vital. En términos generales, los estilos de afrontamiento activos evitativo. Conclusiones: La coexistencia de estilos de afrontamiento activos y evitativos, en los que un moderado nivel de negación es acompañado por actitudes predicen positivamente el nivel de satisfacción vital, pero la misma se incrementa en los pacientes con hemodiálisis si además existe algún tipo de estilo de afrontamiento optimistas, eleva el grado de satisfacción vital de los pacientes con injuria renal crónica en hemodiálisis.

Abstract Objective : To investigate the relationship between coping styles and levels of life satisfaction of patients undergoing hemodialysis and patients with renal transplantation. Methods: Thirty four patients on hemodialysis, twenty one patients with renal transplantation and fifty who did not suffer from any chronic disease took part in the study. They were administered a Life Satisfaction Scale and a Stress Coping Questionnaire. It was checked whether there were significant differences between the groups in the variables studied. Additionally, the predictive capacity of coping styles on life satisfaction for SV of each of the groups that participated in the research was examined. Results: Patients on the hemodialysis group have a significantly lower SV than the participants in the control group, there being no difference between the clinical groups or between the group of transplanted patients and the control group as regards the SV. In general terms, active EAs predict positively the level of SV; but SV increases for hemodialysis patients if there is also some type of avoidant AD. Conclusions: The coexistence of active and avoidance coping styles, in which a moderate level of denial is accompanied by optimistic attitudes, raises the degree of vital satisfaction of hemodialysis patients.

Immediate psychological responses and coping styles of tertiary school employees during the COVID-19 pandemic

Background@#The COVID-19 outbreak broadly affected not only the physical but also the psychological wellbeing of the people. However, few studies have been conducted concerning its psychological impact specifically on employees from the academe.@*Objectives@#To determine the psychological responses and coping styles of employees of the School of Health Sciences at the University of the Philippines - Manila during the COVID-19 pandemic. Specifically, this study sought to determine the association between participants' socio-demographic characteristics and their psychological responses, and between participants' psychological responses and their coping styles used. @*Methodology@#We employed a cross-sectional design and self-selection or volunteer sampling to recruit 46 academics and support staff employed during the COVID-19 pandemic. The data were collected in April 2020. Psychological responses were determined with the 10-item Kessler's Psychological Distress Scale. Coping styles were assessed with the short-form Cognitive Emotion Regulation Questionnaire. Likelihood ratio chisquare tests and Spearman rho tests were conducted to test the hypotheses. Statistical significance was determined at p < .05.@*Results@#The majority of participants reported low levels of psychological distress in the early stage of the pandemic (n=44; 95.65%). We found a statistically significant relationship between psychological responses and coping styles characterized by rumination (rs = 0.454; P = 0.002) and catastrophizing (rs = 0.408; P = 0.005).@*Conclusions@#Our study confirmed the significance of psychological responses during the COVID-19 pandemic and demonstrated a specific association with coping styles characterized by rumination and catastrophizing but are unsuitably less adaptive. Hence, the application of less adaptive techniques when psychologically distressed from the pandemic need to be corrected or modified.

Immediate psychological responses and coping styles of tertiary school employees during the COVID-19 pandemic

@#BACKGROUND: The COVID-19 outbreak broadly affected not only the physical but also the psychological wellbeing of the people. However, few studies have been conducted concerning its psychological impact specifically on employees from the academe. OBJECTIVES: To determine the psychological responses and coping styles of employees of the School of Health Sciences at the University of the Philippines - Manila during the COVID-19 pandemic. Specifically, this study sought to determine the association between participants’ socio-demographic characteristics and their psychological responses, and between participants’ psychological responses and their coping styles used. METHODS: We employed a cross-sectional design and self-selection or volunteer sampling to recruit 46 academics and support staff employed during the COVID-19 pandemic. The data were collected in April 2020. Psychological responses were determined with the 10-item Kessler’s Psychological Distress Scale. Coping styles were assessed with the short-form Cognitive Emotion Regulation Questionnaire. Likelihood ratio chi-square tests and Spearman rho tests were conducted to test the hypotheses. Statistical significance was determined at p < .05. RESULTS: The majority of participants reported low levels of psychological distress in the early stage of the pandemic (n=44; 95.65%). We found a statistically significant relationship between psychological responses and coping styles characterized by rumination (rs = 0.454; P = 0.002) and catastrophizing (rs = 0.408; P = 0.005). CONCLUSIONS: Our study confirmed the significance of psychological responses during the COVID-19 pandemic and demonstrated a specific association with coping styles characterized by rumination and catastrophizing but are unsuitably less adaptive. Hence, the application of less adaptive techniques when psychologically distressed from the pandemic need to be corrected or modified.