Assess the Depression and Quality of Life among Women Suffering from Selected Gynaecological Cancers Attending Oncology Units of Selected Hospitals

Backgrounds: Gynecological cancers are significant and probable life-threatening diseases that harm patients' physical and psychological health. The leading cause of death in female抯 psychological problems like depression endure and can cause an extra burden during their treatment. Therefore, this study helps evaluate depression and well-being among gynaecological malignancies. Methods: Women's depression was evaluated by a standardized CES-D Scale and QOL by WHOQOL Bref scale, a sample of 100 women with cancers admitted at HSK and Kerudi cancer hospital, Bagalkot was selected using a purposive sampling technique, descriptive survey design was adopted. Statistical data were tested and scrutinized using descriptive and inferential analysis. Results: 100% of women had moderate depression. The mean percentage of depression score was 61.45% with mean and SD (37�9). Of the women, 71 % had moderate, 21%had poor, and 8% had good QOL. The mean percentage of QOL of women was 48.1% with mean and SD (62.5�.1). A Strong relation was found between depression scores with your family members known to you (?=4.52, p<0.05), Area of residence (?=3.88, p<0.05), and whether you have undergone previously any surgery for the treatment of cancer (?=8.93, p<0.05). No association was found between QOL scores with study variables. A Negative correlation (r=-0.27, p<.05) was found between depression and Total QOL scores. Conclusion: Most patients have moderate depression and moderate QOL. This study is effective in identifying depression and QOL

Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Programme on Knowledge Regarding Early Identification and Prevention of Thyroid Disorders among Women

Background: One of the utmost prominent illnesses in India is thyroid disease, and it has a significant impact on women of childbearing age. Various metabolic processes are regulated by the thyroid gland. Therefore, any abnormalities in this organ may cause those physiological functions to become dysfunctional. The postpartum period and pregnancy both frequently include thyroid problems. Method: Total 50 women are included as the sample. A convenient sampling method was used. A structured knowledge questionnaire was used to gather information, and Chi-square analysis was used to uncover the relationship between knowledge about thyroid disorders with socio-demographic factors. Result: The post-test results show that 50% of women were having good knowledge and 42% of women were having average knowledge. According to the pre-test, (68%) of women had inadequate knowledge and (32%) average knowledge. The computed knowledge 憈�-value (14.05) for the degree of freedom 49 and 0.05% level of significance was considerably greater than the table value (1.96). As a result, the planned teaching method worked. Conclusion: After evaluation of knowledge on the subject of thyroid disorders, it was found that most women had average knowledge regarding thyroid disorders. As a result, research has shown that STP was quite helpful in raising women's awareness of thyroid issues.

A cross-sectional study on determinants of burnout among medical students in Cebu Institute of Medicine

Background@#The highly demanding nature of medical education may lead to development of burnout in medical students which may persist beyond medical school. Burnout can be a predictor of psychological impairments and incorrect patient care@*Objective@#This study aimed to determine the prevalence of burnout and its relationship to socio-demographic variables and associated stressors among 1st to 4th year medical students of Cebu Institute of Medicine for school year 2018-2019@*Methods@#This is cross-sectional study using a self-administered three-part questionnaire composed of socio-demographic data, stressors, and the Copenhagen Burnout Inventory (CBI). Descriptive statistics were taken for all variables. T-test analysis was used for dichotomous independent variables while Analysis of Variance was utilized for independent samples with multiple variables. Multiple regression analysis was done to determine significant relationship between identified stressors and the determinant score on the CBI@*Results@#Participants had high degree of burnout with average CBI score of 71.53. Majority of the respondents (94.88%) showed at least moderate burnout. Only Year Level (p=0.027) was significantly associated with burnout. Stressors associated with burnout were: lack of belief in what you do (p=0.000), insufficient rewards (p=0.007), poor communication (p=0.002), poor leadership (p=0.009), sense of never ending competition (p=0.009) and scoring lower than hoped (p=0.003).@*Conclusion@#Students are at risk for burnout as they temporally progress through medical school peaking at 3rd year level. Stressors encompass personal, study, colleague, and teacher related factors. It is important to address these stressors due to their progressive negative effect both on self and others.

Study of immunization status of under: five children in relation to various demographic variables of their mothers

Background: Immunization remains an important public health intervention. On one side morbidity and mortality caused by vaccine-preventable diseases are still high in developing countries, on the other side immunization coverage is still low. Present study aims to assess immunization status of under-five children in relation to various demographic variables of their mothers.Methods: A total of 530 mothers with children under 5 years attending OPD, immunization clinic or admitted in paediatric ward were included in the study. Maternal demographic variables like age, religion, education, socio economic status, residence, parity and occupation were compared with immunization status of their children.Results: Most of mothers were housewives (73.77%), primary educated (33.58%), belonged to Hindu religion (47.54%), were of 21-30 years age group (52.64%), residing in urban areas (62.07%) and belonged to middle socio economic status (45.84%). Out of total 530 children 161 (30.37%) were completely immunized as compared to 21.32% who were unimmunized. Boys were marginally more unimmunized (37.32%) than girls (23.04%). Mothers' education, occupation, parity, religion, residence and socio-economic status significantly influenced immunization status of their children (p<0.05).Conclusions: Therefore, it is recommended that any strategy formulated to improve vaccination coverage in children of our country should focus to strengthen above mentioned weak links.

Relación del apoyo social, las estrategias de atontamiento y los factores clínicos y sociodemográficos en pacientes oncológicos / Relationship Between Social Support, Coping Strategies, Clinical and Socio Demographic Factors in Cancer Patients / Relação do apoio social, estratégias de afrontamento, fatores clínicos e sócio-demográficos em pacientes oncológicos

Objetivo. Describir las relaciones entre las variables sociodemográficas y clínicas, el apoyo social percibido y las estrategias de afrontamiento en una muestra de pacientes con cáncer. Método. Investigación transversal de enfoque cuantitativo, en la que se evaluaron 82 pacientes con diagnóstico de cáncer, seleccionados mediante muestreo no probabilístico, a conveniencia. Como instrumentos se utilizaron la Escala de Estrategias de Coping Modificada (EEC-M) y el Cuestionario MOS para Apoyo Social. Los datos médicos y sociodemográficos fueron recolectados por medio de un cuestionario diseñado para el estudio. Se llevó a cabo un análisis de correspondencias múltiples. Resultados. Se halló que las variables médicas y sociodemográficas están fuertemente relacionadas con los puntajes de los cuestionarios. En la muestra se observó, como tendencia particular, que los datos se agruparon con algunas características sociodemográficas y clínicas. Conclusión. Las variables sociodemográficas y clínicas están relacionadas con la percepción del apoyo social y las estrategias de afrontamiento en pacientes con cáncer; esta información resulta relevante para el diseño de programas de intervención psicológica en pacientes oncológicos.

Objective. To describe the relationship between socio demographic and clinical variables and perceived social support and coping strategies in a sample of patients with cancer. Method. A transversal research quantitative approach was applied, in which 82 patients were evaluated; subjects were selected by non-probability sampling, as the Scale Strategies Modified Coping and the MOS Questionnaire for Social Support were used, medical and socio demographic data were collected through a questionnaire designed for the study. It conducted an analysis of multiple correspondences. Results. It was found that medical and socio demographic variables are strongly correlated with the scores on the questionnaires, and the same trends were found in the sample evaluated, the data was grouped according to certain socio demographic and clinical characteristics. Conclusion. Clinical and socio demographic variables are correlated with the perception of social support and coping strategies in patients with cancer. The importance of taking into account the socio demographic and clinical variables in their relationship with social support and coping strategies for designing psychological intervention programs in cancer patients is discussed.

Escopo. Descrever as relações entre as variáveis sócio-demográficas e clínicas, o apoio social percebido e as estratégias de afrontamento numa amostra de pacientes com câncer. Metodologia. Pesquisa transversal de enfoque quantitativo, na que foram avaliados 82 pacientes com diagnóstico de câncer, selecionados por amostragem não probabilística, a conveniência. Como instrumentos foram utilizados a Escada de Estratégia de Coping Modificada (EEC-M) e o Questionário M05 para Apoio Social. Os dados médicos e sócio-demográficos foram recoltados com um questionário desenhado para o estudo. Foi feita uma análise de correspondências múltiplas. Resultados. Foram encontrado que as variáveis médicas e sócio-demográficas estão fortemente relacionadas com as pontuações dos questionários. Uma tendência particular na amostra foi que os dados foram agrupados em algumas características sócio-demográficas e clínicas. Conclusão. As variáveis sócio-demográficas e clínicas estão relacionadas com a percepção do apoio social e as estratégias de afrontamento em pacientes com câncer, sendo crítica esta informação para o desenho de programas de intervenção psicológica em pacientes oncológicos.

Diferencias entre la sensibilidad paterna según variables sociodemográficas / Differences in Fatherhood Sensitivity According to Socio-demographic Variables

Resumen Durante décadas, diversas investigaciones sostuvieron que la función del padre era la de proveedor económico. No obstante, con los cambios históricos que fueron sucediendo en las últimas décadas, muchos psicólogos se interesaron en conocer cuáles eran las funciones del padre y qué le ocurría durante la gestación de su hijo. Igualmente, se ha comprobado que las características socioculturales y sociodemográficas del padre influyen en el ejercicio y la transición hacia la paternidad. Por ello, esta investigación se centró en analizar si existen diferencias entre los sentimientos, las emociones y las reacciones de los padres durante la gestación y el nacimiento de su hijo con las variables sociodemográficas: edad paterna, niveles de estudio, estado civil, situación laboral, cantidad de hijos, edad de su hijo y sexo de su hijo. La muestra de este estudio estuvo compuesta por 170 padres con hijos menores de dos años de edad. El diseño de estudio fue no experimental, de tipo descriptivo. Los instrumentos que se utilizaron fueron: cuestionario de sensibilidad paterna y una encuesta sociodemográfica diseñada para dicha investigación. Los resultados demuestran que existen diferencias entre la sensibilidad del padre con respecto a la edad del padre, la edad del hijo y el nivel de estudios paternos, y no se encontraron diferencias entre esta y el estado civil, situación laboral, cantidad de hijos y sexo de los hijos. A modo de conclusión, la construcción y el desarrollo de la paternidad dependen de diversas variables tales como el contexto social y cultural, su situación actual, entre otros y la conjunción de todas determinan la manera en que el padre se vincule con su hijo.

Abstract For decades, various researchers were in agreement that the role of the father was only as an economic provider. Nevertheless, with the historical changes during the last decades, many psychologists became interested in discovering what are the father´s roles and what happens to the father during a child´s gestation. It has been shown that a father´s sociocultural and socio-demographic characteristics influence his role and transition to paternity. Thus, this study aims to analyze the differences between the dimensions of the Fatherhood Sensitivity Questionnaire and socio-demographic variables such as: father´s age, academic level, civil status, work status, number of children, children´s ages and gender. A sample of 170 fathers with children below 2 years of age was tested, using a descriptive design. The instruments used were the Fatherhood Sensitivity Questionnaire and an ad hoc socio-demographic questionnaire. Results show that there are differences between fatherhood sensitivity and father´s age, the child´s age and the parental education level, however no differences were found between sensitivity and marital status, employment situation, quantity of children and their sex. In conclusion, fatherhood building and development depends on several variables such as: social and cultural context, current situation, among others, and their mix will decide the way that the father will bond with his child

Psicologia da era virtual: estrutura das atitudes frente ao Facebook / Psychology of virtual era: attitudes toward Facebook / Psicología de la era virtual: la estructura de las actitudes hacia Facebook

O site de relacionamento social com maior número de usuários em todo o mundo é o Facebook. Nesse site se relacionam milhares de pessoas. Estudar as atitudes frente ao Facebook pode ser muito importante para melhor entender o comportamento dos seus usuários a partir da psicologia social. Portanto, decidiu-se propor uma Escala de Atitudes frente ao Facebook, assim como verificar as relações dessas atitudes com variáveis sociodemográficas. Contou-se com uma amostra de 300 participantes que faziam parte do site de relacionamento social. Os principais resultados atestam para uma medida válida, breve e precisa para mensurar atitudes frente ao Facebook. Verificaram-se também relações com variáveis sociodemográficas, como mais atitudes favoráveis frente ao site por parte dos homens. Conclui-se que novas pesquisas devem ser realizadas para trazer novas evidências de validade e precisão para a medida proposta assim como para se aprofundar nas relações com variáveis sociodemográficas.

The social network website with the largest number of users worldwide is Facebook. On this website, thousands of people develop relationships. Studying attitudes towards Facebook can be very important to understand the behavior of its users in a better way, from a social psychology perspective. Therefore, it was decided to propose the Attitudes Towards Facebook Scale, as well as examine the relationships of these attitudes with socio demographic variables. We relied on a sample of 300 participants who were part of this social network website. The main results point out to a valid, brief and reliable scale to measure attitudes towards Facebook. There were also relationships with socio demographic variables, such as more favorable attitudes towards this website by men. It is concluded that further research should be undertaken to provide new evidence of the validity and reliability for the measure proposed, as well as to deepen the relationship with socio demographic variables.

El sitio de relacionamiento social con más usuarios en todo el mundo es Facebook. Este sitio relaciona a miles de personas. Estudiar las actitudes frente a Facebook puede ser muy importante para entender mejor el comportamiento de sus usuarios desde la psicología social. Por lo tanto se decidió proponer una Escala de Actitud frente a Facebook, como también verificar la relación de estas actitudes con las variables socio-demográficas. Se contó con una muestra de 300 participantes que hacen parte de esta red social. Los principales resultados anuncian una medida válida, breve y precisa para determinar las actitudes en torno a Facebook. Examinan también las relaciones con las variables sociodemográficas, como las actitudes más favorables frente a Facebook por parte de los hombres. Se concluye que nuevas investigaciones deben llevarse a cabo para entregar nuevas pruebas de validez y fiabilidad de la medida propuesta, así como para profundizar las relaciones con variables sociodemográficas.

Análisis de las creencias epistemológicas de estudiantes colombianos según variables sociodemográficas y educativas / Epistemological beliefs of Colombian students according to educational and socio-demographic variables / Análise das crenças epistemológicas de estudantes colombianos segundo variáveis sociodemográficas e educativas

El objetivo principal del presente estudio es analizar y caracterizar la influencia de las variables educativas y sociodemográficas sobre el grado de desarrollo de las creencias epistemológicas (CE) en estudiantes universitarios y de último año de bachillerato. Para conseguir este objetivo se administró un instrumento llamado EQEBI, que mide las CE a una muestra de 1.387 alumnos en Bogotá (Colombia). La metodología utilizada fue cuantitativa y no experimental. Para comparar las CE de acuerdo con los grupos conformados según las variables analizadas, se utilizaron las pruebas estadísticas no paramétricas de Mann-Whitney y Kruskal-Wallis. Los resultados indican diferencias significativas en las CE por sexo, nivel socioeconómico y nivel educativo de los estudiantes y de sus padres. Sin embargo, no se encontraron diferencias según el entorno de procedencia (rural o urbano), ni por la repetición de curso. Este estudio tiene implicaciones para el diseño de programas educativos específicos, según las características de los alumnos, que favorezcan el desarrollo de las CE.

The main goal of the present study is to analyze and characterize the influence of educational and socio-demographic variables on the Epistemological Beliefs (EB) of senior year and university students. With this aim, an instrument that measures EB, called EQEBI, was applied to a sample of 1387 students in Bogota-Colombia. The methodology used was quantitative, non experimental, and the nonparametric statistics tests of Mann-Whitney and Kruskal-Wallis were used to compare the EB according to the groups formed by the variables analyzed. Results indicate significant differences in EB by sex, socioeconomic status and educational level of students and his parents, but no differences according to the environmental background (rural or urban) and grade repetition. This study has implications for the design of specific educational programs, according to the characteristics of students, to encourage the development of EB.

O objetivo principal do presente estudo é analisar e caracterizar a influência de variáveis educativas e sociodemográficas sobre o grau de desenvolvimento das crenças epistemológicas (CE) em estudantes universitários e do último ano do ensino médio. Para atingir esse objetivo, administrou-se um instrumento chamado EQEBI, que mede as CE a uma amostra de 1.387 alunos em Bogotá (Colômbia). A metodologia utilizada foi quantitativa e não experimental. Para comparar as CE de acordo com os grupos formados segundo as variáveis analisadas, utilizaram-se as provas estatísticas não paramétricas de Mann-Whitney e Kruskal-Wallis. Os resultados indicam diferenças significativas nas CE por sexo, nível socioeconômico e nível educativo dos estudantes e de seus pais. Contudo, não se encontraram diferenças segundo o ambiente de procedência (rural ou urbano) nem pela repetição de curso. Este estudo tem implicações para o desenho de programas educativos específicos, conforme as características dos alunos, que favoreçam o desenvolvimento das CE.

Associação do sobrepeso com variáveis sócio-demográficas e estilo de vida em universitários / Association of overweight with socio-demographic variables and lifestyle among Brazilian university students

OBJETIVO: Analisar a associação do sobrepeso com variáveis sociodemográficas e estilo de vida de calouros de uma universidade pública brasileira. PARTICIPANTES: 685 calouros avaliados em Abril de 2008. MÉTODOS: O sobrepeso foi verificado pelo índice de massa corporal. O estilo de vida e as variáveis sociodemográficas foram estabelecidos através de um questionário auto administrado. RESULTADOS: apresentaram sobrepeso 16 por cento dos calouros e 5,1 por cento estilo de vida inadequado. Universitários do sexo masculino (OR=2,69; 95 por centoIC: 1,64-4,42), com idade > 20 anos (OR=2,01; 95 por centoIC: 1,25-3,25), casados (OR=2,44; 95 por centoIC: 1,11-5,40), que reportaram estar mais de 2 kg acima do peso saudável (OR=17,05; 95 por centoIC: 7,73-37,63) e que reportaram ingerir bebidas com cafeína mais de duas vezes por dia (OR=1,66; 95 por centoIC: 1,00-2,75), tiveram mais chance de sobrepeso. CONCLUSÃO: O estudo evidencia a necessidade de orientação do universitário para um estilo de vida saudável e da oferta de programas de atividades físicas no campus que vise à redução do excesso de peso, com atenção especial aos universitários do sexo masculino, mais velhos e casados.

OBJECTIVE: To investigate the association of overweight with socio-demographic variables and lifestyle among freshmen of a Brazilian public university. PARTICIPANTS: A total of 685 students were evaluated in April 2008. METHODS: Overweight was determined based on body mass index. Lifestyle and socio-demographic variables were established using a self-administered questionnaire. RESULTS: Overweight was observed in 16 percent of the students and lifestyle was inadequate in 5.1 percent. The incidence of overweight was higher among male students (OR=2.69; 95 percentCI: 1.64-4.42), students aged > 20 years (OR=2.01; 95 percentCI: 1.25-3.25), married students (OR=2.44; 95 percentCI: 1.11-5.40), and students who reported being more than 2 kg above healthy weight (OR=17.05; 95 percentCI: 7.73-37.63) and ingesting caffeine-containing beverages more than twice a day (OR= 1.66; 95 percentCI: 1.00-2.75). CONCLUSION: This study demonstrates the need for guidance of university students regarding a healthy lifestyle and for physical activity programs on the campus aimed at reducing excess weight, with special attention to male, older and married students.

Correlation between Socio-demographic Variables and Health-promoting Life Style in Korea / 성인간호학회지

This study was conducted to evaluate the differences of scores in overall health-promoting behavior between residents in the Seoul area and rural inhabitants : and to examine the relationship between socio-demographic characteristics and the level of practical performance of the six dimension subscales of the Health-Promoting Lifestyles Profile (HPLP). Data were collected by questionnaire survey over a period of 2 months from July 1st to August 31st, 1997. Subjects chosen for this study consisted of 170 individuals, including 85 Seoul dwellers and 85 rural occupants in Korea. These were sampled from the Seoul and the local adult populations, using a random sampling method. However, the actual number of subjects put into the analyses was 151, including 68 Seoul residents and 83 rural inhabitants. Data were analysed by the SAS program. Statistical methods employed for this study were frequency, t-test, one/two-way ANOVA and MANOVA. The results were as follows : 1. It was revealed that there was a statistically significant difference between Seoul dwellers and rural inhabitants in the scores of health promoting life style activities, that is, Seoul area and rural inhabitants ; and to examine the relationship between socio-demographic characteristics and the level of practical performance of the six dimension subscales of the Health-Promoting Lifestyles Profile (HPLP). Data were collected by questionnaire survey over a period of 2 months from July 1st August 31st, 1997. Subjects chosen for this study consisted of 170 individuals, including 85 Seoul dwellers and 85 rural occupants in Korea. These were sampled from the Seoul and the local adult populations, using a random sampling method. However, the actual number of subjects put into the analyses was 151, including 68 Seoul residents and 83 rural inhabitants. Data were analysed by the SAS program. Statistical methods employed for this study were frequency, t-test, one/two-way ANOVA and MANOVA. The results were as follows : 1. It was revealed that there was a statistically significant difference between Seoul dwellers and rural inhabitants in the scores of health promoting life style activities, that is, Seoul occupants had higher scores in overall health promoting life styles than did the local residents. 2. The male population showed higher scores in overall health promoting life styles including self-actualization, health responsibility, interpersonal support and stress management than did the female. 3. The middle aged group (40-49 year old) showed higher scores in overall health promoting life styles than any other age group. 4. The married sample showed higher scores in health responsibility and nutrition than did the unmarried, the divorced, or the widowee/widower. The scores were almost the same between the married and the unmarried group, even though the unmarried group had slightly higher scores in self-actualization, exercise, interpersonal support, and stress management of the HPLP than did the married. 5. Public officials and clerical workers showed higher scores in overall health promoting lifestyles than did the others including house wives, farmers, business-men, or professionals. But in the analysis of mutual interactions of both age and occupation, business-men, merchants, public officials and clerical workers in 40-49 years of age with their health responsibility showed higher scores in overall health promoting lifestyles than did the others, while professionals showed lower scores relatively. While professionals showed lower scores relatively. 6. A person who earned over 1,500,000 Won as a monthly income showed higher scores in overall health promoting life styles than the person who earned under 1,500,000 Won, 7. A statistical significance was not found in the difference between the socio-demographic variables, such as levels of education and HPLP scores in overall health promoting life styles. These findings differed from the existing previous study's results in which the higher educational levels contributed to the health promoting behaviors. Therefore, the author suggested that the level of formal education can not playn and important role in the practical performance of health promoting behaviors, at present, because of the more effective community-based health education through the mass media such as TV and video.