Vítimas indiretas dos homicídios: impactos; apoio recebido e estratégias de superação / Indirect homicide victims: impacts, support received, and coping strategies

Resumo O Brasil tem apresentado elevado percentual de homicídio e mortes por intervenção legal. Este artigo faz parte de um estudo qualitativo de casos múltiplos sobre vítimas indiretas que perderam parentes por homicídio devido à ação de agentes de segurança e de policiais no Rio de Janeiro. Os dados provêm de quatro entrevistas individuais com familiares de pessoas mortas por policiais e três familiares de policiais vítimas de homicídio, que foram submetidos à análise temática. Os depoimentos revelaram os impactos da perda do familiar na saúde das vítimas indiretas, como o intenso sofrimento mental e a repercussão negativa em ocupações humanas, como trabalho, lazer, sono e cuidado em saúde. Ante a experiência traumática, o apoio das instituições é limitado, ao passo que grupos ativistas e entidades ligadas aos direitos humanos são relatados, pelos entrevistados, como de grande ajuda na elaboração da dor da perda, sobretudo no grupo dos que perderam seus entes pela ação policial. O estudo indica a necessidade de pesquisas sobre as lacunas entre os equipamentos e políticas públicas e as necessidades das vítimas indiretas.

Abstract Brazil has recorded a high percentage of homicides and deaths due to legal intervention. This article is part of a qualitative multiple case study about indirect victims who lost relatives to homicide perpetraded by security agents and police officers in Rio de Janeiro. Data were collected in four individual interviews with family members of people killed by police officers and three family members of police officers who were victims of homicide, and then subjected to thematic analysis. The testimonies revealed the major impacts of the loss of a family member on the indirect victim's health, such as intense mental suffering and the negative impacts on human occupations such as work, leisure, health care, and sleep. Institutional support is limited in the face of the traumatic experience, whereas activist groups and entities tied to human rights advocacy are of great help in overcoming the pain of loss, especially for those who have lost their family members to the police. Further research is needed about the gaps between public facilities and policies and the needs of indirect victims.

Prévalence et facteurs prédicteurs des troubles post-traumatiques chez les accidentés de la voie publique / Prevalence and predictors of post-traumatic stress disorder in road traffic accidents

Introduction: les troubles post-traumatiques survenant à la suite d'un accident de la route ont un impact tant sanitaire qu'économique. Méthodes: notre étude prospective, vise à déterminer la prévalence de ces troubles, et de dégager leurs facteurs de risque auprès de sujets victimes d'accidents de la route et hospitalisés au service de chirurgie orthopédique et de traumatologie du Centre Hospitalo-Universitaire de Sfax-Tunisie. Résultats: soixante-dix sujets ont été inclus dans notre étude. La prévalence de l'état de stress aigu était de 37,1% et il a été associé au sexe féminin, au niveau scolaire bas, à la présence d'antécédents médicochirurgicaux, à la passivité au cours de l'accident, à la sévérité des lésions, et à la présence d'une symptomatologie anxieuse et dépressive. Le trouble stress post traumatique était constaté chez 40% des sujets et il a été associé au milieu de résidence urbain, à la passivité au cours de l'accident, et à la symptomatologie anxieuse et dépressive. Des scores faibles des stratégies de coping fonctionnelles et des scores élevés des stratégies de coping dysfonctionnelles ont été significativement associés à ces deux troubles. Le niveau scolaire bas, la résidence en milieu urbain, un niveau élevé d'anxiété et de dépression et la stratégie de coping de déni apparaissent comme des facteurs de risque indépendants de l'état de stress aigu et du trouble stress post traumatique. Conclusion: il s'avère ainsi important de déterminer un profil de personnes plus exposées aux troubles post-traumatique afin de permettre un dépistage précoce par les médecins avec lesquels les accidentés pourraient avoir des contacts dans les suites de leurs accidents.

ntroduction: Post-traumatic stress disorder following a road accident has both a health and an economic impact. Methods: we conducted a prospective study to determine the prevalence of this disorder, and to identify risk factors in subjects victims of road accidents and hospitalized in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology of the University Hospital Center of Sfax-Tunisia. Results: a total of sixty-ten subjects were included in this study. The prevalence of acute stress was 37.1% and was associated with female sex, low educational level, previous medical and surgical history, passivity during the accident, severity of injuries and the presence of anxious and depressive symptoms. Post-traumatic stress disorder was observed in 40% of subjects and was associated with urban residential environment, passivity during the accident and anxious and depressive symptoms. Low scores for functional coping strategies and high scores for dysfunctional coping strategies were significantly associated with both disorders. Low educational level, urban residential environment, high levels of anxiety and depression, and denial coping strategy appear to be independent risk factors for acute stress and post-traumatic stress disorder. Conclusion: It is therefore important to determine the profile of people at greater risk of post-traumatic stress disorder, to enable early diagnosis in victims of road accidents.

A comparison of psychological distress and coping styles among physicians and nurses in a COVID-19 referral hospital in Manila: A cross-sectional study

Objectives@#This study aimed to compare the levels of depression, anxiety, and stress, and the coping styles among physicians and nurses in a COVID-19 referral hospital in Manila from June to July 2020.@*Methods@#A cross-sectional study among medical residents and nurses selected via convenience sampling was employed. Data were obtained through COVID Stressors and Stress Reduction Questionnaire, Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale-21, and Filipino Coping Strategies Scale. Descriptive and inferential analysis of data was done. @*Results@#Five hundred seventy-one (571) healthcare workers (total population: 1,650 nurses and physicians) participated in the study, representing 81.6% of the computed sample size of 700 respondents. Among the participants, 60.6 %, 69.0%, 48.9% reported symptoms of depression, anxiety, and stress, respectively. Nineteen percent (19%) of nurses reported severe to extremely severe depression, and 42.0% reported severe to extremely severe anxiety. In contrast, 30.8% of residents reported severe to extremely severe depression, and 28.4% conveyed severe to extremely severe anxiety. There was no association observed between perceived levels of stress between the two healthcare professions. There were more mildly to extremely severe anxious healthcare workers in the COVID areas (74.6%) compared to the non-COVID areas (61.2%). Differences in coping styles were observed among the participants’ clinico-demographic characteristics. Top healthcare worker stressors include being negligent and endangering co-workers (88.6%), frequent modification of infection control procedures (87.0%), and discomfort from protective equipment (81.4%). Top stress-reducing factors include provision of food and vitamins (86.7%), sufficient rest (84.2%), and support from higher-ranking colleagues (73.7%). @*Conclusion@#This study has shown that more than half of the healthcare workers reported mild to extreme levels of depression and anxiety, while a little less than half reported mild to extreme levels of stress. The development and implementation of hospital interventions and programs based on the sources of distress and stress-reducing factors is recommended to mitigate the impact of sustained psychological distress on mental health and physical wellbeing of hospital healthcare workers.

Espiritualidade e saúde mental em tempos de pandemia pelo COVID-19: um estudo teórico / Spirituality and mental health in times of pandemic by the COVID-19: a theoretical study

A Organização Mundial de Saúde (OMS) declarou em março de 2020 um estado de pandemia relacionada ao COVID-19. A partir desta declaração as autoridades sanitárias passaram a recomendar mudanças em hábitos para conter a disseminação deste agravo, dentre estes, o isolamento e distanciamento social. Neste sentido, medo, ansiedade e estresse como transtornos em saúde mental aumentaram de forma significativa em todo mundo. Sabe-se que uma das formas de combater ou ressignificar tais processos pode ser alcançada mediante o reconhecimento e prática da espiritualidade, enquanto parte importante da visão do ser integral. Tais práticas melhoram o enfrentamento, visto que proporcionam resiliência e transformação, permitindo aos envolvidos o aproveitamento destes desafios para crescer, aprender e transformar. Como estratégias para este processo, o indivíduo pode buscar apreciar a natureza e as pequenas coisas, realizar reflexões capazes de facilitar as construções ou reconstruções cognitivas, valorizar e praticar o apoio social e promover a compaixão, para enfim fomentar a resiliência. Neste sentido, dois anos após o início da pandemia da Covid-19 o debate de seu impacto permanece necessário, incluindo as relações com a saúde física, mental e espiritual.

The World Health Organization (WHO) declared a pandemic state in March 2020 regarding to COVID-19. Since that declaration the health authorities began to recommend changes in habits to contain the spread of this disease, including isolation, and social distancing. In this sense, fear, anxiety, and stress as mental health problems have increased significantly worldwide. It is known that one of the ways to combat or resignify such processes can be achieved through the recognition and practice of spirituality, as an important part of the vision of the integral being. Such practices improve coping, since they provide resilience and transformation, allowing those involved to take advantage of these challenges for growth, learning and transformation. As strategies for this process, the individual can seek to appreciate nature and trivial things, perform reflections capable of facilitating cognitive constructions or reconstructions, valuing, and practicing social support, and promoting compassion are able to foster resilience. In this sense, more than two years after the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic, the debate on its impact remains necessary, including relations with physical, mental, and spiritual health.

Estrategias de afrontamiento al síndrome de burnout en médicos-docentes universitarios en postpandemia / Coping strategies to burnout syndrome in post-pandemic university physician-teachers / Estratégias de enfrentamento da síndrome de burnout em professores doutores de universidades pós-pandemia

Los médico-docentes han sufrido las secuelas de la pandemia y que sigue evidenciándose en la postpandemia como estrés laboral; por ello tuvieron que aprender estrategias de afrontamiento para superar este problema de salud mental. Objetivo. Analizar las características del Síndrome de burnout Académico de cuatro docentes-médicos universitarios y las estrategias de afrontamiento que utilizaron en un contexto de postpandemia. Metodología. Investigación cualitativa, fenomenológica, interpretativa, en la que se utilizó la entrevista en profundad a cuatro docentes-médicos (2 varones y 2 mujeres), permitió analizar y reflexionar acerca de las experiencias de los participantes de las secuelas que les dejó el SBA después de la pandemia generada por la COVID-19 y cómo realizaron el afrontamiento. Las categorías fueron SBA y afrontamiento. El trabajo se llevó a cabo en tres fases: (a) descriptiva, en ella se organizó y planificó el proceso metodológico y ético, (b) fase estructural, se elaboraron las guías de entrevista, la matriz para organizar la información, transcripción y codificación de la información y (c) fase de discusión, en la se confrontaron las experiencias discrepantes y semejantes que fueron contrastados con otros estudios. Hallazgos. La COVID-19 generó en los médico-docentes SBA, que se evidenciaron en problemas emocionales, cognitivos, conductuales-psicosomáticos y sociales. El afrontamiento integral con las técnicas cognitivo-conductuales, mindfulness, relajación y la religión permitieron revertir los efectos del SBA. A manera de conclusión. El integral de técnicas terapéuticas de afrontamiento a SBA postraumático mostraron ser eficientes.

Physician-teachers have suffered the after-effects of the pandemic, which continues to be evidenced in the post-pandemic as occupational stress; therefore, they had to learn coping strategies to overcome this mental health problem. Objective. To analyze the characteristics of Academic Burnout Syndrome of four university teacher-physicians and the coping strategies they used in a post-pandemic context. Methodology. Qualitative, phenomenological, interpretative research, using in-depth interviews with four physician-teachers (2 men and 2 women), made it possible to analyze and reflect on the participants' experiences of the after-effects of BMS after the pandemic generated by COVID-19 and how they coped. The categories were BMS and coping. The work was carried out in three phases: (a) descriptive, in which the methodological and ethical process was organized and planned, (b) structural phase, in which the interview guides, the matrix to organize the information, transcription and codification of the information were elaborated, and (c) discussion phase, in which the discrepant and similar experiences were compared and contrasted with other studies. Findings. The COVID-19 generated BMS in the physician-teachers, which were evidenced in emotional, cognitive, behavioral-psychosomatic and social problems. Integrated coping with cognitive-behavioral techniques, mindfulness, relaxation and religion allowed reversing the effects of BMS. By way of conclusion. The integrated therapeutic techniques of coping with posttraumatic BMS proved to be efficient.

Os professores de medicina sofreram os efeitos colaterais da pandemia, que ainda são evidentes no período pós-pandemia como estresse relacionado ao trabalho, e tiveram de aprender estratégias de enfrentamento para superar esse problema de saúde mental. Objetivo. Analisar as características da Síndrome de burnout acadêmico em quatro professores-médicos universitários e as estratégias de enfrentamento que eles usaram em um contexto pós-pandêmico. Metodologia. A pesquisa qualitativa, fenomenológica e interpretativa, por meio de entrevistas em profundidade com quatro professores-doutores (2 homens e 2 mulheres), nos permitiu analisar e refletir sobre as experiências dos participantes em relação às sequelas da SBM após a pandemia gerada pela COVID-19 e como eles lidaram com isso. As categorias foram BMS e enfrentamento. O trabalho foi realizado em três fases: (a) descritiva, na qual o processo metodológico e ético foi organizado e planejado; (b) fase estrutural, na qual foram elaborados os guias de entrevista, a matriz para organizar as informações, a transcrição e a codificação das informações; e (c) fase de discussão, na qual experiências discrepantes e semelhantes foram comparadas e contrastadas com outros estudos. Resultados. A COVID-19 gerou BMS nos médicos-professores, que foram evidenciados em problemas emocionais, cognitivos, comportamentais-psicossomáticos e sociais. O enfrentamento integrado com técnicas cognitivo-comportamentais, atenção plena, relaxamento e religião permitiu reverter os efeitos da SGB. À guisa de conclusão. As técnicas terapêuticas integradas de enfrentamento da SGB pós-traumática mostraram-se eficazes.

Estrategias de afrontamiento centradas en las emociones de enfermeros de un hospital de Corrientes en el año 2022 / Coping strategies focused on emotions in nurses from a hospital in Corrientes in the year 2022

Introducción: el personal de enfermería enfrenta a diario jornadas extendidas de trabajo, tiene muchos pacientes a su cargo, dificultades en las relaciones interpersonales, que podrían desencadenar en estrés, para lo cual el individuo desarrolla un proceso de adaptación o desequilibrio y es por esta razón la importancia de contar con estrategias para afrontar las situaciones. Objetivos: el objetivo de este estudio fue analizar las estrategias de afrontamiento ante situaciones de estrés utilizadas por los profesionales de enfermería de un Hospital Público de la ciudad de Corrientes capital, así como su asociación con variables socio demográficas. Metodología: estudio de tipo cuantitativo, descriptivo, transversal y observacional. La población incluyó enfermeros de un hospital público de la ciudad de Corrientes en el período 2022. Se consideró como criterios de inclusión personal de enfermería que cumpla funciones asistenciales y su tiempo de labor fuera de 1 año o más; como criterios de exclusión, personal que tuviera dos o más puestos de trabajo y de criterios de eliminación aquellos enfermeros que no se encuentren presentes al momento de la encuesta. El cálculo del tamaño muestral se realizó a través del método probabilístico aleatorio simple resultando de éste 120 profesionales de enfermería. Para la recolección de datos, se aplicó una encuesta adaptada del cuestionario Ways of Coping Questionnaire de Lazarus y Folkman. Resultados: se evidenció que la estrategia de afrontamiento más utilizada por los enfermeros fue la reinterpretación positiva. Conclusión: a través de este estudio se logró reconocer las estrategias de afrontamiento que el personal de enfermería utilizó al momento de enfrentar situaciones o experiencias estresantes[AU]

Introduction: nursing staff face extended work days daily, have many patients under their care, difficulties in interpersonal relationships, which could trigger stress, for which the individual develops a process of adaptation or imbalance and it is for this reason the importance of having strategies to deal with situations. Objectives: the objective of this study was to analyze coping strategies in stressful situations used by nursing professionals from a Public Hospital in the capital city of Corrientes, as well as their association with sociodemographic variables. Methodology: quantitative, descriptive, cross-sectional and observational study. The population included nurses from a public hospital in the city of Corrientes in the period 2022. Inclusion criteria were considered nursing personnel who perform care functions and their time of work was 1 year or more; as exclusion criteria, personnel who had two or more jobs and as elimination criteria those nurses who were not present at the time of the survey. The calculation of the sample size was carried out through the simple random probabilistic method, resulting in 120 nursing professionals. For data collection, a survey adapted from the Ways of Coping Questionnaire by Lazarus and Folkman was applied. Results: it was evidenced that the coping strategy most used by nurses was positive reinterpretation. Conclusion: through this study, it was possible to recognize the coping strategies that the nursing staff used when facing stressful situations or experiences[AU]

Introdução: a equipe de enfermagem enfrenta diariamente jorna-das de trabalho extensas, tem muitos pacientes sob seus cuidados, dificuldades no relacionamento interpessoal, podendo desenca-dear estresse, para o qual o indivíduo desenvolve um processo de adaptação ou desequilíbrio e por isso a importância de se ter estra-tégias para lidar com as situações. Objetivos: o objetivo deste estudo foi analisar as estratégias de enfrentamento em situações estressan-tes utilizadas por profissionais de enfermagem de um Hospital Pú-blico da capital Corrientes, bem como sua associação com variáveis sociodemográficas. Metodologia: estudo quantitativo, descritivo, transversal e observacional. A população incluiu enfermeiros de um hospital público da cidade de Corrientes no período de 2022. Os critérios de inclusão foram considerados pessoal de enfermagem que desempenha funções assistenciais e seu tempo de trabalho foi de 1 ano ou mais; como critérios de exclusão, pessoal que exercesse dois ou mais vínculos empregatícios e como critérios de eliminação os enfermeiros que não estivessem presentes no momento da pes-quisa. O cálculo do tamanho da amostra foi realizado pelo método probabilístico aleatório simples, resultando em 120 profissionais de enfermagem. Para a coleta de dados, foi aplicado um questionário adaptado do Questionário de Modos de Enfrentamento de Lazarus e Folkman. Resultados: evidenciou-se que a estratégia de enfrenta-mento mais utilizada pelos enfermeiros foi a reinterpretação posi-tiva. Conclusão: Por meio deste estudo, foi possível reconhecer as estratégias de enfrentamento que a equipe de enfermagem utiliza diante de situações ou experiências estressantes[AU]

Instagram e COVID-19: recursos para promoção de saúde de gestantes e puérperas / Instagram and COVID-19: resources for health promotion of pregnant women and mothers / Instagram e COVID-19: recursos para la promoción de la salud de las mujeres embarazadas y las que han dado a luz recientemente

A pandemia da COVID-19 resultou em grande estresse, especialmente para populações mais vulneráveis, como mulheres grávidas e no pós-parto. Devido ao isolamento social, durante o início do período pandêmico, as redes sociais tornaram-se recursos importantes para informar e promover saúde e bem--estar. O objetivo deste estudo é apresentar uma proposta psicoeducativa de intervenção positiva na forma de posts para o Instagram e sua validade de conteúdo para o enfrentamento do estresse provocado pela pandemia por gestantes e puérperas no ano de 2020. A validade de conteúdo foi avaliada por 64 juízas, que analisaram 29 posts adotando uma escala Likert de 5 pontos para validar linguagem, relevância, pertinência e apresentação da proposta. Observou-se coeficientes de validade de conteúdo acima do ponto de corte (≥ 0.80) para todos os critérios, o que indica a adequação da proposta para enfrentar os estressores da pandemia pela população alvo. Dessa forma, confirmou-se a possibilidade de utilização das mídias sociais visando o aumento no acesso a materiais de qualidade que promovem a democratização do cuidado à saúde mental. (AU)

The COVID-19 pandemic has induced significant stress, particularly among vulnerable populations, such as pregnant and postpartum women. Given the social isolation measures implemented at the onset of the pandemic, social media has emerged as a vital tool for disseminating health information and promoting well-being. This study aims to present a psychoeducational inter-vention proposal in the form of Instagram posts and assess its content validity in addressing pandemic-induced stress among pregnant and postpartum women in the year 2020. Content validity was evaluated by 64 female judges who assessed 29 posts using a 5-point Likert scale to validate language, relevance, pertinence, and presentation of the proposal. Results indicated content validity coefficients exceeding the established threshold (≥ 0.80) for all criteria, affirming the suitability of the proposal for mitigating pandemic--related stressors among the target population. Thus, the utilization of social media to enhance access to high-quality resources promoting mental health care democratization is confirmed. (AU)

La pandemia de COVID-19 resultó en un gran estrés, especialmente para pobla-ciones más vulnerables, como mujeres embarazadas y postparto. Debido al aislamiento social durante el periodo pandémico, las redes sociales se volvieron en recursos importantes para informar y promover la salud y el bienestar. El objetivo del estudio es presentar una propuesta psicoeducativa de inter-vención positiva en forma de posts para Instagram y su validez de contenido para el enfrentamiento del estrés provocado por la pandemia por gestantes y puérperas en el año de 2020. La validez del contenido fue evaluada por 64 jueces, que analizaron 29 posts adoptando una escala Likert de 5 puntos para validar lenguaje, relevancia, pertinencia y presentación de la propuesta. Se observaron coeficientes de validez de contenido por encima del punto de corte (≥ 0.80) para todos los criterios, lo que indica la adecuación de la propuesta para enfrentar los estresores de la pandemia por parte de la población obje-tivo. Así, sabemos que es posible utilizar las redes sociales para incrementar el acceso a materiales de calidad que promuevan la democratización de la atención de la salud. (AU)

Escala de estratégias de enfrentamento para pacientes oncológicos: desenvolvimento de uma medida / Coping strategies scale for cancer patients: development of a measurement / Escala de estrategias de enfrentamiento para pacientes oncológicos: desarrollo de una medida

O objetivo desse estudo foi desenvolver um instrumento capaz de avaliar o enfrentamento de pacientes oncológicos. Foram construídos 112 itens que passaram por análise teórica de juízes especialistas e pré-teste com o público-alvo. Os 42 que restaram após essas etapas foram respondidos por 392 pacientes oncológicos. A análise de validade de estrutura interna foi realizada por análise fatorial exploratória. Denominada como Escala de Estratégias de Enfrentamento para Pacientes Oncológicos (E3PO), os resultados indicaram uma estrutura de 20 itens divididos em dois fatores que explicam 36,05% da variância total. Engajamento no Tratamento, 14 itens (confiabilidade composta de 0,83), avalia compromisso orientado para mudança do estressor. Reações Emocionais, seis itens (confiabilidade composta de 0,75), avalia enfrentamento baseado na expressão de sentimentos negativos advindos do estressor. A E3PO pode futuramente auxiliar na elaboração de planos terapêuticos e avaliação de intervenções comportamentais que tenham como foco o desenvolvimento ou melhoramento do enfrentamento ao câncer.(AU)

This study aimed to develop a scale to evaluate coping strategies in cancer patients. Initially, 112 items were created and subjected to theoretical analysis by expert judges, followed by a trial with the target population. After these steps, 42 items remained and were answered by 392 cancer patients. An exploratory factor analysis was conducted to assess the scale's Internal structure validity. The resulting Coping Strategies Scale for Cancer Patients (E3PO) consists of 20 items grouped into two factors, explaining 36.05% of the total variance. The first factor, Treatment Engagement, includes 14 items (with a composite reliability of .83), which measure commitment to addressing the stressor. The second factor, Emotional Reactions, includes six items (with a composite reliability of .75) that evaluate coping based on the expression of negative emotions coming from the stressor. In the future, E3PO may help in the development of therapeutic plans and the evaluation of behavioral interventions aimed at enhancing coping strategies among cancer patients.(AU)

El objetivo de este estudio fue desarrollar una herramienta para evaluar el afrontamiento de pacientes oncológicos. Se construyeron 112 ítems que fueron sometidos a análisis teórico por parte de jueces especialistas y prueba piloto con la población objetivo. Los 42 ítems restantes tras esta etapa fueron contestados por 392 pacientes oncológicos. El análisis de la validez de la estructura interna se hizo por análisis factorial exploratorio. Denominad Escala de Estrategias de Afrontamiento para Pacientes Oncológicos (E3PO), los resultados señalaron una estructura de 20 ítems divididos en dos factores que explican 36.05% de la varianza total. Compromiso con el Tratamiento con 14 ítems (fiabilidad compuesta .83) evalúa el compromiso orientado hacia el cambio del estresor. Reacciones Emocionales con seis ítems (fiabilidad compuesta .75) evalúa el afrontamiento basado en la expresión de sentimientos negativos derivados del estresor. En el futuro, E3PO puede ser útil en la elaboración de planes terapéuticos y en la evaluación de intervenciones conductuales que se centren en el desarrollo o la mejora del afrontamiento del cáncer.(AU)

Insomnia, Related Problems and Coping Strategies Among Primigravida and Multigravida Mothers

Background: Insomnia is a typical complaint during pregnancy. Hormonal alterations, physiological changes during early pregnancy, and the enlargement of the foetus during late pregnancy contribute to disrupted sleep. Nursing interventions to identify sleep deficits and promote sleep are required at all stages of the maternity cycle. Methods: Insomnia, related problems and coping strategies were assessed using a structured Questionnaire of purposive sample of 50 Primigravida and 50 Multigravida Mothers attending OBG unit at HSK hospital and research centre, Bagalkot, Karnataka. Data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Results: The result depicts that the majority of primigravida mothers (92%) experienced moderate and 8% experienced severe insomnia, 94% moderate, 4% mild and 2% experienced severe insomnia-related problems, 84% followed average, 12% good and 4% followed poor coping strategies, whereas, majority of Multigravida mothers (90%) experienced mild and 10% experienced moderate insomnia, 82% moderate and 18% experienced mild degree insomnia related problems, 92% followed average, 6% good and 2% followed poor coping strategies. There is a significant difference between primigravida mothers' insomnia, related problems and coping strategies and that of multigravida mothers. There was an irrelevant association found between insomnia scores of Primigravida and Multigravida mothers with socio-demographic variables. Conclusion: The overall study findings depicted that the mean percentage scores of insomnia of primigravida mothers (49.33%) was comparatively higher than the mean percentage scores of multigravida mothers (16.33%). Hence it was concluded that primigravida mothers has experienced more insomnia than compared to multigravida mothers.

Coping with Transgressions by the Romantic Partner: An Inventory Validation and its Correlation with Forgiveness / Afrontamiento ante las Transgresiones de la Pareja: Validación de un Inventario y su Relación con el Perdón

Abstract Almost every person has to deal with transgressions committed by a romantic partner and faces their negative psychological outcomes, and coping strategies might be key to understanding post-transgression dynamics and forgiveness. We tested the construct validity of the Inventory of Strategies for Coping with a Partner's Transgression which include the emotion (E-FCS), problem (P-FCS), and meaning-focused coping strategies (M-FCS) scales. Results replicated the factor structure of each of the three scales through confirmatory factor analysis techniques, tested its reliability with the McDonald's omega coefficient, and then correlated the scales with forgiveness and resentment, strengthening its construct validity. In general, the validity and reliability of scales were confirmed. Emotion-focused strategies showed a negative correlation with forgiveness, while problem and meaning-focused strategies had a positive correlation. These findings were discussed in the context of theory and their practical implications.

Resumen Las personas tienden a lidiar con transgresiones cometidas por su pareja y enfrentar sus consecuencias psicológicas aversivas, por lo que las estrategias de afrontamiento pueden ser clave para la dinámica post-transgresión, y el perdón. Validamos tres escalas para medir estrategias de afrontamiento ante las transgresiones cometidas por la pareja: Estrategias enfocadas en la emoción (E-FCS), el problema (P-FCS) y el sentido (M-FCS). Los resultados muestran que las estructuras factoriales se replicaron en mediante análisis factoriales confirmatorios, se puso a prueba su confiabilidad mediante el coeficiente omega de McDonald, y finalmente se correlacionaron con el perdón y resentimiento, fortaleciendo su validez de constructo. En general los resultados muestran evidencia de validez de constructo y confiabilidad, en general los factores de la E-FCS se correlacionaron negativamente con al perdón, mientras que de P-FCS Y M-FSC lo hicieron positivamente. Se discuten los hallazgos a la luz de la teoría, y sus implicaciones prácticas.

Inteligencia emocional y estrategias de afrontamiento al estrés en personal de salud

Objetivo: Determinar la relación entre inteligencia emocional y las estrategias de afrontamiento al estrés en trabajadores asistenciales de un Hospital de Tercer Nivel de Atención durante el 2021. Material y método: Se realizó un estudio transversal analítico. Se utilizó dos encuestas: El test de COPE, el cual mide cómo afrontar el estrés y el Inventario de Coeficiente emocional de Bar-On, que mide el nivel de inteligencia emocional. La variable principal fue el afrontamiento al estrés; la independiente, la inteligencia emocional. Resultados: Se trabajó un total de 290 trabajadores asistenciales. La inteligencia emocional se correlacionó significativamente de manera positiva (Pearson = 0.6003) con el afrontamiento al estrés. Las estrategias de afrontamiento al estrés con mayor media fueron planificación, reinterpretación positiva y crecimiento, afrontamiento religioso. Estas estrategias tuvieron una correlación positiva con la inteligencia emocional, estas correlaciones fueron 0.5271, 0.5200 y 0.2051, respectivamente. Para el análisis de regresión múltiple, se observó que el promedio de puntos del Test de BarOn aumentó en 0.261 puntos por cada punto que incrementa el TEST de COPE (coef. = 0,261; IC95%: 0.215 - 0.307); ello ajustado por todas las covariables de interés. Conclusión: Existe una relación entre la inteligencia emocional y el afrontamiento al estrés; también, se encontró relación con las estrategias de afrontamiento al estrés.

Objective: To determine the relationship between emotional intelligence and stress coping strategies in health care workers of a Third Level of Care Hospital during 2021. Methods: An analytical cross-sectional study was carried out. Two surveys were used: the COPE test which measures how to cope with stress and the Bar-On Emotional Coefficient Inventory which measures the level of emotional intelligence. The main variable was coping with stress. The independent variable was emotional intelligence. Results: A total of 290 health care workers were worked. Emotional intelligence was significantly positively correlated (Pearson = 0.6003) with stress coping. The stress coping strategies with the highest mean were planning, positive reinterpretation and growth, and religious coping. These strategies had a positive correlation with emotional intelligence, these correlations were 0.5271, 0.5200 and 0.2051 respectively. For the multiple regression analysis, it was observed that the average BARON test score increased by 0.261 points for each point increase in the COPE TEST (coefficient = 0.261; 95%CI: 0.215 - 0.307); adjusted for all covariates of interest. Conclusion: There is a relationship between emotional intelligence and stress coping. A relationship was also found with stress coping strategies.

Estrategias de afrontamiento en pacientes oncológicos de un hospital público. Corrientes año 2022 / Coping strategies in cancer patients from a public hospital. Corrientes year 2022

Las estrategias de afrontamiento ante el cáncer representan un proceso mediador ante las repercusiones de la enfermedad. Objetivo: Identificar las estrategias de afrontamiento en pacientes oncológicos que asisten a un hospital público de la ciudad de Corrientes en el año 2022. Metodología: Estudio descriptivo, cuantitativo, transversal, observacional. La población fueron pacientes oncológicos que asistieron a un hospital público. Para la recolección de datos se utilizó cuestionario de modos de afrontamiento, desarrollado por Lazarus y Folkman, versión revisada, adaptado y modificado, compuesto por 67 ítems, asociados a las diferentes estrategias de afrontamiento. Resultados: La muestra se integró con 45 pacientes de 52 años en promedio; el 78% del sexo femenino mayoritariamente amas de casa, 64%; casadas/os el 69%. Niveles obtenidos de las estrategias- centradas en el problema- Nivel Bajo de aplicación el confrontamiento (56%) y Nivel Medio el Distanciamiento (51%). -En las estrategias centradas en la emoción- Nivel Medio de aplicación, la reevaluación positiva (67%) y Planificación 60%, el autocontrol (40%), seguidos por la búsqueda de apoyo social (44%), aceptación de la responsabilidad (44%), huida-Evitación (38%). Conclusiones: El confrontamiento fue la estrategia que presentó el porcentaje más destacado en el nivel bajo aplicación y el distanciamiento el nivel alto más frecuente. Es fundamental destacar la importancia de identificar la estrategia de afrontamiento utilizado por los pacientes oncológicos ya que dichos estados emocionales influyen en la salud de manera directa ya sea en el funcionamiento fisiológico, el reconocimiento de síntomas, la búsqueda de atención oportuna[AU]

Cancer coping strategies represent a mediating process in the face of the repercussions of the disease. Objective: Identify coping strategies in cancer patients attending a public hospital in the city of Corrientes in the year 2022. Methodology: Descriptive, quantitative, cross-sectional, observational study. The population were cancer patients who attended a public hospital. For the data collection, a questionnaire of coping modes was used, developed by Lazarus and Folkman, revised, adapted and modified version, composed of 67 items, associated with the different coping strategies. Results: The sample was made up of 45 patients with an average age of 52; 78% of the female sex, mostly housewives, 64%; 69% married. Levels obtained from the strategies - focused on the problem - Low Level of application of confrontation (56%) and Medium Level of Distancing (51%). -In the strategies focused on emotion- Medium level of application, positive reappraisal (67%) and Planning 60%, self-control (40%), followed by the search for social support (44%), acceptance of responsibility (44%), flight-avoidance (38%). Conclusions: The confrontation was the strategy that presented the most outstanding percentage in the low application level and the distancing the most frequent high level. It is essential to highlight the importance of identifying the coping strategy used by cancer patients since these emotional states directly influence health, be it physiological functioning, recognition of symptoms, the search for timely care[AU]

As estratégias de enfrentamento do câncer representam um processo mediador diante das repercussões da doença. Objetivo: Identificar estratégias de enfrentamento em pacientes oncológicos atendidos em um hospital público da cidade de Corrientes no ano de 2022. Metodologia: Estudo descritivo, quantitativo, transversal, observacional. A população foi pacientes oncológicos atendidos em um hospital público. Para a coleta de dados, foi utilizado um questionário de modos de enfrentamento, desenvolvido por Lazarus e Folkman, versão revisada, adaptada e modificada, composto por 67 itens, associados às diferentes estratégias de enfrentamento. Resultados: A amostra foi composta por 45 pacientes com idade média de 52 anos; 78% do sexo feminino, principalmente donas de casa, 64%; 69% casados. Níveis obtidos das estratégias - focadas no problema - Baixo Nível de aplicação de enfrentamento (56%) e Médio Nível de Distanciamento (51%). -Nas estratégias focadas na emoção- Nível médio de aplicação, reavaliação positiva (67%) e Planejamento 60%, autocontrole (40%), seguido da busca de apoio social (44%), aceitação de responsabilidade (44%), evitação de voos (38%). Conclusões: O confronto foi a estratégia que apresentou maior percentual de destaque no nível baixo de aplicação e o distanciamento o nível alto mais frequente. É fundamental destacar a importância da identificação da estratégia de enfrentamento utilizada pelo paciente oncológico, pois esses estados emocionais influenciam diretamente na saúde, seja no funcionamento fisiológico, no reconhecimento de sintomas, na busca por atendimento oportuno[AU]

EXPLORING RESILIENCE IN ADOLESCENTS OF MUMBAI METROPOLITAN REGION

Mental health of people in India is becoming a growing concern. Most mental health problems diagnosed in adulthood begin in adolescence. In the context of the Covid-19 pandemic, the concept of resilience gained momentum and deserves special attention. Resilience is a vital skill for navigating life's ups and downs. Resilience is a major and significant asset which adolescents need to combat the adversities and the toll these stressful experiences have on their well-being and mental health. Thus, it is important to explore and understand the resilience among the adolescents. The current paper aims to study the resilience of adolescents with respect to gender, type of family and birth order. The sample comprised of 47 adolescents (13-15 years of age) of Mumbai Metropolitan Region. Data was collected using a researcher made tool. The findings revealed that resilience of adolescents does not vary on the basis of gender, type of family and birth order. Thus, it can be concluded that gender, type of family and birth order has no effect on resilience of adolescents.

Comparative Study to Assess Stress and Coping Strategies among Working and Non-Working Women of Selected Areas of Bagalkot

Background: As a woman, she is a wonderful invention by God, and she has a complex personality with pleasantness, morality, adjusting, and tolerance in their life. Stress affects our physical, physiological, and mental health, so to manage Stress in daily life, an individual may learn to cope with that by using coping strategies. Methods: In the present study, a nonexperimental design was adopted at different organizations and homes in the Bagalkot, Vidyagiri, and Navanagar areas of Bagalkot. A convenient technique was used. A sample consists of 100 with 50 working and 50 non-working women. Cohen's perceived stress scale collected data to check the Stress and the Brief COPE scale to check the level of coping. Result: Mean and SD of Stress among working women were 20.66�2, and S.E.M was 0.45. The mean and SD of Stress among non-working women was 19.76�43, S.E.M was 0.34, and 't'-value (1.571) at a 5% significance level. The Mean and SD of coping among working women were 63.3�43 and S.E.M was 1.19. The mean and SD of coping among non-working women was 61.58�98, S.E.M was 0.84, 憈� value (1.186) at a 5% l.o.s. Conclusion: The study's overall findings show that there is higher perceived Stress in working women compared to non-working women, and coping is higher in working women than non-working women.

Estilos de humor, afrontamiento y soporte social en padres de niños con cáncer

Objetivo: Analizar el rol predictivo de las estrategias de afrontamiento y el soporte social percibido, sobre los estilos de humor en padres migrantes de niños con cáncer. Método: Se empleó un diseño cuantitativo transaccional-correlacional y un muestreo no probabilístico por conveniencia. Participaron 62 progenitores (11 hombres y 51 mujeres) entre los 20 y 61 años, quienes respondieron la Escala del Sentido del Humor (HSQ), el Cuestionario de Estimación del Afrontamiento (COPE) y el Medical Outcomes Study Social Support Survey (MOS-SSS). Resultados: Se establecieron modelos de regresión para el humor afiliativo (R²=0,19, p<0,001) y agresivo (R²=0,25, p<0,001), ambos considerados estilos de humor orientados a los demás. Respecto a los estilos orientados a uno mismo, para el humor de mejoramiento personal se desarrollaron dos modelos, el primero considera el soporte social global (R²=0,25, p< 0,001) y el segundo el soporte afectivo (R²=0,27, p< 0,001); y de la misma forma para el humor de descalificación personal, un modelo incluye el soporte social global (R²=0,28, p< 0,001) y el segundo el soporte instrumental (R²=0,27, p< 0,001). Conclusión: Las estrategias de afrontamiento y el soporte social en relación con los estilos de humor en contexto de enfermedad y migración demuestra la efectividad de ciertas estrategias y estilos considerados desadaptativos ante una situación altamente estresante.

Objective: To analyze the predictive role of coping strategies and social support over humor styles in parents who migrate along with children with cancer. Method: A transactional-correlational quantitative design and non-probabilistic convenience sampling were used. It involved 62 parents (11 men and 51 women) between 20 and 61 years. They answered the Humor Styles Questionnaire (HSQ), COPE Inventory (COPE) and the Medical Outcomes Study Social Support Survey (MOS-SSS). Results: Regression models were developed for affiliative (R²=0,19, p<0,001) and aggressive humor (R²=0,25, p<0,001), both considered humor styles towards others. For self-oriented humor styles, two models were built to predict self-enhancing humor. The first model considers global social support (R²=0,25, p<0,001), while the second model, affective support (R²=0,27, p<0,001). Likewise, the first model explaining self-defeating humor considers global social support (R²=0,28, p<0,001) and the second, instrumental support (R²=0,27, p<0,001). Discussion: Coping strategies and social support in relation to humor styles in the context of illness and migration demonstrate the effectiveness of certain strategies and styles considered maladaptive in face of a highly stressful situation.

Perceived academic stress in Mexican medical students. The role of sex emotional distress, burnout, academic-social support, current abuse experiences, and coping strategies / Percepción del estrés académico en estudiantes de medicina mexicanos. El papel del sexo, distrés emocional, burnout, apoyo académico-social, experiencias actual es de abuso y estrategias de afrontamiento

Abstract Introduction Academic stress is a common problem among medical students that has a negative physiological, social, and learning impact. Perceived academic stress indicates how stressed a student is about academic issues over a given period of time and the ability to handle that stress. Objective To determine the prevalence of PAS and evaluate possible risk factors, focusing on sex differences, burnout, emotional distress, academic-social support, and coping strategies. Method A cross-sectional, retrospective, and comparative study was conducted through an online survey with medical students (MS) willing to participate anonymously. Results All students reported PAS and the majority to a moderate-severe degree. Comparing the presence of abuse within the academic environment between men and women, we found differences in the frequency of reporting emotional abuse and sexual. Also, we found differences in perceived academic social support from teachers and family members. Multiple logistic regression analysis showed sex and current sexual abuse inside school had the strongest association with PAS in MS, followed by a family history of depression and perceived less academic social support from family. Discussion and conclusion Timely identification of individuals at-risk will be critical to establish preventive strategies to limit the impact of PAS in MS, stress management programs, training coping skills, and offer prompt therapeutic alternatives when needed.

Resumen Introducción El estrés académico es un problema común entre los estudiantes de medicina que tiene un impacto negativo a nivel fisiológico, social y de aprendizaje. El estrés académico percibido (PAS) indica lo estresado que está un estudiante por cuestiones académicas durante un periodo de tiempo determinado y la capacidad para manejar ese estrés. Objetivo Determinar la prevalencia del PAS y evaluar los posibles factores de riesgo, centrándose en las diferencias por sexo, burnout, el malestar emocional, el apoyo académico-social y las estrategias de afrontamiento. Método Se realizó un estudio transversal, retrospectivo y comparativo a través de una encuesta en línea con estudiantes de medicina dispuestos a participar de forma anónima. Resultados Todos los estudiantes reportaron PAS y la mayoría en un grado moderado-severo. Comparando la presencia de maltrato dentro del ámbito académico entre hombres y mujeres, encontramos diferencias en la frecuencia de denuncia de maltrato emocional y sexual. Asimismo, encontramos diferencias en el apoyo social académico percibido por parte de docentes y familiares. El análisis de regresión logística múltiple mostró que el sexo y el abuso sexual actual dentro de la escuela tenían la asociación más fuerte con PAS, seguidos por antecedentes familiares de depresión y menos apoyo social académico percibido por parte de la familia. Discusión y conclusión La identificación oportuna de las personas en riesgo será fundamental para establecer estrategias preventivas para limitar el impacto de PAS, programas de manejo del estrés, capacitación en habilidades de afrontamiento y ofrecer alternativas terapéuticas rápidas cuando sea necesario.

Estrés, estrategias de afrontamiento y consumo de alimentos no saludables durante la pandemia de COVID-19 en estudiantes universitarios

Los estudiantes universitarios suelen presentar una dieta poco saludable por estar expuestos, entre otros factores, a situaciones estresantes que se han visto exacerbadas por la pandemia del COVID-19. Para enfrentar el estrés se pueden utilizar diferentes estrategias, sin embargo, se desconoce si los estudiantes universitarios han utilizado dichas estrategias y/o cambiado sus hábitos alimentarios como mecanismo para manejar el estrés durante la pandemia. Este estudio evaluó si el estrés generado durante la pandemia de COVID-19 impactó en los hábitos alimentarios de los estudiantes universitarios y en las estrategias de afrontamiento para enfrentar el estrés. La muestra fue no probabilística y estuvo compuesta por 236 estudiantes universitarios de dos instituciones universitarias chilenas. Se aplicó una encuesta en línea que evaluó consumo de alimentos no saludables, estrés, estrategias de afrontamiento, e información sociodemográfica. Los datos se analizaron mediante regresión binomial negativa. El análisis reveló un aumento en el consumo de alimentos poco saludables, especialmente en estudiantes con altos niveles de estrés. Las estrategias utilizadas se agruparon en 'evitación emocional' y 'mantenerse ocupado'. Se evidenció que los estudiantes más jóvenes preferían las estrategias de evitación emocional y había una fuerte asociación entre las estrategias de "mantenerse ocupado" con un menor consumo de alimentos poco saludables. Estos resultados respaldan el desarrollo de estrategias para el manejo del estrés y de esta forma evitar el consumo excesivo de alimentos poco saludables durante períodos estresantes como la pandemia de COVID-19.

College students often have an unhealthy diet due to exposure to, among other factors, stressful situations that have been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Different strategies can be used to cope with stress; however, it is unknown whether university students have used such strategies and/or changed their dietary habits as a mechanism to manage stress during the pandemic. This study assessed whether the stress generated during the COVID-19 pandemic impacted college students' eating habits and coping strategies to deal with stress. The sample was non-probabilistic and was composed of 236 university students from two Chilean university institutions. An online survey was administered that assessed unhealthy food consumption, stress, coping strategies, and sociodemographic information. Data were analyzed using negative binomial regression. The analysis revealed an increase in the consumption of unhealthy foods, especially in students with high levels of stress. The strategies used were grouped into 'emotional avoidance' and 'keeping busy'. It was evident that younger students preferred emotional avoidance strategies and there was a strong association between 'keeping busy' strategies with lower consumption of unhealthy foods. These results support the development of stress management strategies to avoid excessive consumption of unhealthy foods during stressful periods such as the COVID-19 pandemic.

Mentalización, estilo de apego y afrontamiento al estrés en una muestra poblacional de la Costa Atlántica colombiana durante la cuarentena por el COvID-19 / Mentalizing, Attachment Style, and Coping During the COvID-19 Quarantine in Colombia / Mentalização, estilo de apego e enfrentamento do estresse em uma amostra populacional da Costa Atlântica colombiana durante a quarentena causada pelo COvID-19

El objetivo de este artículo es describir la relación de la mentalización y el estilo de apego sobre el afrontamiento del estrés durante la cuarentena por COVID-19 en Colombia. En el estudio participaron 253 personas, de las cuales 68 fueron hombres, 184 mujeres y 1 se identificó como otro. Los participantes se eligieron mediante un muestreo no probabilístico de tipo bola de nieve y el cuestionario de datos se distribuyó por redes sociales. Como instrumentos de investigación se utilizó el Cuestionario de Afrontamiento frente al Estrés (CAE) ­la forma revisada de la EEC-R­, medida de autoinforme diseñada para evaluar siete estilos básicos de afrontamiento; el Cuestionario de Experiencias en Relaciones Cercanas-revisado (ECR) y el Cuestionario de Función Reflexiva (RfQ-8). En los resultados se encontraron correlaciones entre el estilo de apego y la mentalización con el estilo de afrontamiento frente al estrés durante el aislamiento por la pandemia de COVID-19. Se evidenció que un estilo de apego seguro facilita estilos de afrontamiento más adaptativos, a diferencia de los estilos de apego ansioso y evitativo que están más relacionados con estilos de afrontamiento como la auto focalización negativa y la evitación.

This study aimed to describe the relationship between mentalization and attachment style in coping with stress during the COVID-19 quarantine in Colombia. In this study 253 people participated of which 68 were men, 184 were women and 1 was defined as other; the partici- pants were chosen through a non-probabilistic snowball sampling where the questionnaire was distributed in social networks. As instruments, the CAE is the revised form of the EEC-R; a self-report measure designed to assess seven basic coping styles, the Experiences in Close Relationships-Revised (ECR) questionnaire and the Reflective Function Questionnaire (RfQ-8) were used. The results found correlations between attachment style and mentalization with coping style in the face of stress during the COVID-19 pandemic isolation. Finding that a secure attachment style facilitates more adaptive coping styles, as opposed to anxious and avoidant attachment styles that are more related to coping styles such as negative self-focus and avoidance.

O objetivo do estudo foi descrever a relação entre mentalização e estilo de apego no enfrentamento do estresse durante a quarentena da COVID-19 na Colôm- bia. Neste estudo, participaram 253 pessoas, das quais 68 eram homens, 184 eram mulheres e 1 definido como outro; os participantes foram escolhidos por meio de uma amostragem não probabilística em bola de neve onde o questionário foi distribuído nas redes sociais. Como instrumentos foram usados, o CAE, que é a forma revisada do EEC-R; medida de autorrelato projetada para avaliar sete estilos básicos de enfren- tamento, o questionário Experiencias em Relaciona- mentos Próximos-revisado (ECR) e o Questionário de Funcionamento Reflexivo (RfQ-8). Nos resultados, foram encontradas correlações entre o estilo de apego e a mentalização com o estilo de enfrentamento do estresse durante o isolamento devido à pandemia de COVID-19. Descobriu-se que um estilo de apego seguro facilita estilos de enfrentamento mais adaptativos, ao contrário dos estilos de apego ansioso e evitativo, que estão mais relacionados a estilos de enfrentamento, como autofoco negativo e evitação.

Quality of Life and Coping Strategies among Parents of Children Admitted in Thalassemia Ward

Background: Thalassemia is a hereditary disease of defective hemoglobin synthesis. Thalassemia results from an anomaly of genes involved in the production of hemoglobin. Every year approximately 10,000 children are born with thalassemia in India. Parents of thalassemic children feel depressed, frustrated, and helpless and have numerous emotional, psychosocial, and financial sufferings. Methods: Parent's quality of life was evaluated by a standardized WHOQOL Bref scale and coping status was assessed using the coping health inventory scale (CHIP), a sample of 100 parents of thalassemic children admitted to thalassemia ward at HSK hospital, Bagalkot was selected using purposive sampling technique, descriptive survey design was adopted. Statistical data were tested and scrutinized using descriptive and inferential analysis. Results: Total 70% of parents experienced moderate QOL, 9% had good and 21% parents had poor QOL. The mean percentage of QOL of parents was 48.11% with a mean and SD was 63�. Most of the parents had moderate (88%), 08% had good and 4% of parents� level of coping status was low. No association was found between QOL scores with study variables. A significant association was found among coping strategies with the type of family (?2=8.66, p<0.05), previous knowledge regarding thalassemia (?2= 4.912, p<0.05), relationship with the thalassemic child (?2=6.37, p<0.05). A positive correlation (r= 0.0829 p<0.05) was found between QOL and coping strategies. Conclusion: Most parents had moderate QOL and coping strategies. This study is effective to identify the QOL and coping status of parents having a child with thalassemia.

Afrontamiento al estrés ante exámenes en estudiantes de una universidad pública y una privada / Coping with exam stress in public and private university students

Introducción: los alumnos a nivel profesional pueden llegar a presentar diferentes cambios en su estilo de vida, ya que se modifican factores como su estado de ánimo y sus hábitos alimenticios, esto como consecuencia de la saturación de tareas y actividades a realizar en su día a día. Objetivo: con esta investigación se quiere llegar a conocer el nivel de ansiedad en los estudiantes, ante la realización de exámenes y cómo esto afecta su estancia en la universidad, tanto académica como socialmente. Material y métodos: se realizó un estudio observacional y transversal, se comparó el nivel y afrontamiento al estrés entre alumnos de una universidad pública y una privada, se incluyeron 25 alumnos de cada universidad, de la Universidad Instituto Universitario del Estado de México (IUEM) 13 mujeres y 12 hombres, mientras de la Universidad Autónoma del Estado de México (UAEM) 10 mujeres y 15 hombres. El rango de edad fue de 18 a 23 años. Resultados: quince (60%) alumnos de la IUEM presentaron ansiedad de acuerdo al análisis de los resultados, en tanto que 10 (40%) no indicaron ningún problema de estrés ante la realización de exámenes. En cuanto a la UAEM, se obtuvieron los siguientes resultados, 20 (80%) presentaron estrés ante la realización de exámenes, en cambio cinco (20%) no tuvieron síntomas de estrés. Conclusión: existe una situación de alerta que indica que los estudiantes no están utilizando de forma adecuada las estrategias para afrontar el estrés, lo que puede traer consecuencias negativas tanto en el desempeño académico como en la salud (AU)

Introduction: students at the professional level may present different changes in their lifestyle, since their mood and eating habits are modified as a result of the saturation of tasks and activities to be performed in their day to day. Objective: with this research we want to get to know the level of anxiety in students, before taking exams and how this affects their stay at the university, both academically and socially. Material and methods: an observational and cross-sectional study was carried out to compare the level and coping with stress between students of a public and a private university, 25 students from each university were included, 13 women and 12 men from the Universidad Instituto Universitario del Estado de México (IUEM) and 10 women and 15 men from the Universidad Autónoma del Estado de México (UAEM). The age range was 18 to 23 years old. Results: fifteen (60%) IUEM students presented anxiety according to the analysis of the results, while 10 (40%) did not indicate any stress problem when taking exams. As for the UAEM, the following results were obtained: 20 (80%) presented stress when taking exams, while five (20%) had no symptoms of stress. Conclusion: there is a warning situation that indicates that students are not adequately using strategies to cope with stress, which can have negative consequences on both academic performance and health (AU)