Estresse e Enfrentamento das Dificuldades em Universitários da Área da Saúde / Stress and Coping with Difficulties in Health University Students / Estrés y Enfrentamiento de Dificultades por Universitarios del Sector Salud

Resumo: Este estudo pretende identificar a percepção de estudantes de uma mesma instituição de ensino superior da área da saúde sobre dificuldades acadêmicas e não acadêmicas, estratégias de coping e identificar a presença de estresse. Foi um estudo transversal utilizando abordagens quantitativa e qualitativa, desenvolvido por meio de questionário estruturado e inventários psicométricos validados ( COPE Breve; inventário de sintomas de estresse ISLL ). Adicionalmente, foram realizadas entrevistas para ampliar a compreensão dos resultados dos instrumentos quantitativos. Na etapa quantitativa, participaram 162 estudantes dos cursos de graduação em Fisioterapia, Fonoaudiologia, Medicina, Nutrição e Terapia Ocupacional. Destes, 60 participaram de entrevista qualitativa. Os dados foram submetidos à análise estatística univariada e análise multivariada por regressão logística. Os estudantes relataram encontrar grande número de dificuldades e utilizar variadas estratégias de coping . A análise estatística univariada demonstrou que não houve diferenças importantes entre cursos e etapas quanto ao número de dificuldades e estratégias utilizadas. A presença de estresse foi identificada em proporções entre 45% e 100% dos estudantes, conforme o curso e a etapa considerada, sem diferenças significativas entre eles. A análise multivariada identificou cinco variáveis independentes como determinantes de estresse: sexo feminino, renda familiar, número de dificuldades acadêmicas/não acadêmicas e número de estratégias de coping voltadas à "emoção" presentes. Esta análise também mostrou que o estresse patológico está relacionado a somente uma variável: o número de dificuldades não acadêmicas. Estes achados reforçam a necessidade de manter ações institucionais de assistência social e apoio psicológico, favorecendo assim um planejamento efetivo de medidas de promoção da saúde mental dos estudantes.

Abstract: This study aimed to find undergraduate students' perceptions about academic and non-academic difficulties and coping strategies and determining the occurrence of stress among them. This was a cross-sectional study using quantitative and qualitative approaches to evaluate students from different health professions in a single institution. Physical therapy, speech therapy, medicine, nutrition, and occupational therapy program students (N=162) answered a structured questionnaire and two validated psychometric inventories (COPE Brief scale and the ISS stress symptoms inventory). Additionally, 60 students underwent a semi-structured interview to better understand the results from the quantitative instruments. Quantitative data underwent univariate analysis to test differences between proportions and stepwise multiple regression analysis to identify the independent determinants of stress. Students reported a large number of academic and non-academic difficulties and a variety of coping strategies. Univariate statistical analysis showed no significant differences between courses and stages regarding the number of difficulties and coping strategies. A large proportion of students showed stress, ranging from 45% to 100%, depending on the course and stage, with no significant differences between them. Multivariate statistical analysis found five independent variables as stress determinants: female gender, low family income, number of academic and non-academic difficulties, and number of emotion-focused coping strategies. This analysis also showed that pathological stress is related to only one variable: the number of non-academic difficulties. These findings reinforce the importance of maintaining institutional actions for student social assistance and psychological support. Results also provide meaningful data for adequately planning more effective measures to promote students' mental health.

Resumen: Este estudio pretende identificar la percepción de los estudiantes del sector salud sobre las dificultades académicas y no académicas, las estrategias de coping y la presencia de estrés. Este estudio transversal, con enfoque cuantitativo y cualitativo, utilizó cuestionarios estructurados e inventarios psicométricos validados (escala Brief COPE; inventario de sintomatología de estrés ISE ); además de entrevistas para ampliar la comprensión de los resultados de los instrumentos cuantitativos. En la etapa cuantitativa participaron 162 estudiantes de los cursos de grado en Fisioterapia, Fonoaudiología, Medicina, Nutrición y Terapia Ocupacional. De estos, 60 participaron en la entrevista cualitativa. Los resultados se sometieron a análisis estadístico univaria nte, para distinguir los grupos y asociaciones entre variables, y a análisis multivariado por regresión logística para identificar variables independientes que determinan el estrés. Los estudiantes reportaron enfrentar muchas dificultades académicas y no académicas, y utilizaban diferentes estrategias de coping. El análisis estadístico univariante no obtuvo diferencias significativas entre cursos y etapas respecto al número de dificultades y estrategias utilizadas. Un 45% y 100% de los estudiantes experimentaron estrés según el curso y la etapa considerada, sin diferencias significativas entre ellos. Se encontraron cinco variables independientes como factores de estrés: sexo femenino, renta familiar, número de dificultades académicas/no académicas y número de estrategias de coping orientadas a la "emoción". El estrés patológico estuvo relacionado solo a la variable número de dificultades no académicas. Se necesita mantener acciones institucionales de asistencia social y apoyo psicológico para favorecer una planificación efectiva de medidas de promoción de salud mental de los estudiantes.

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.

Influencia del uso de las redes sociales en el síndrome visual informático en adolescentes peruanos / Influence of Social Media Use on Computer Vision Syndrome in Peruvian Adolescents

Introducción: El uso excesivo de las redes sociales ha generado diversas secuelas en la salud mental y visual-ocular, dando lugar al Síndrome Visual Informático (SVI) por sobreexposición a las pantallas. Objetivo: Analizar la influencia del uso de las redes sociales en el síndrome visual informático en adolescentes en una realidad peruana. Métodos: Se realizó una investigación de enfoque cuantitativo, hipotético-deductivo, transaccional, correlacional-causal, con una muestra de 126 adolescentes. Para recabar información acerca del uso de las redes sociales, se utilizó el ARS de Escurra y Salas. Para verificar la prevalencia del SVI, se empleó el Cuestionario de Síndrome Visual Informático de Seguí y colaboradores; ambos instrumentos fueron adaptados a formato Google Forms para su aplicación en línea. Resultados: Se encontró una asociación significativa entre el tiempo de permanencia en las redes sociales (RS) y el SVI (p=0,027<0,05); además, se evidenció el impacto significativo de la Adicción a las Redes Sociales (ARS) sobre el SVI (p=0,000<0.01), los síntomas visuales (p=0,000<0.01), oculares (p=0,000<0.01) y astenópicos (p=0,003<0.01). Conclusiones: El estudio demuestra una clara conexión entre el uso excesivo de redes sociales y el SVI en adolescentes peruanos, subrayando la necesidad de una acción conjunta de padres y educadores para mitigar los riesgos y promover un uso digital saludable(AU)

Introduction: The excessive use of social media has generated various sequelae on mental and visual-ocular health, leading to Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS) due to screen overexposure. Objective: To analyze the influence of social media use on computer vision syndrome in adolescents in a Peruvian context. Methods: A quantitative, hypothetical-deductive, transactional, correlational-causal study was conducted with a sample of 126 adolescents. To gather information about social media use, the ARS by Escurra and Salas was used. To verify the prevalence of CVS, the Computer Vision Syndrome Questionnaire by Seguí and collaborators was employed; both instruments were adapted to Google Forms format for online application. Results: A significant association was found between the time spent on social media (SM) and CVS (p=0.027<0.05); additionally, a significant impact of Social Media Addiction (SMA) on CVS (p=0.000<0.01), visual symptoms (p=0.000<0.01), ocular symptoms (p=0.000<0.01), and asthenopic symptoms (p=0.003<0.01) was evidenced. Conclusions: The study demonstrates a clear connection between excessive use of social media and CVS in Peruvian adolescents, highlighting the need for joint action by parents and educators to mitigate risks and promote healthy digital use(AU)

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.

Development and validation of a stressor-coping style scale for students in a public medical school

Background@#The medical curriculum is one of the most stressful academic curricula worldwide. Studies indicate that great levels of stress, that encompass academics to personal life, may be connected to a number of worrying statistics for the mental health of Philippine medical students.@*Objectives@#To develop a validated stressor-coping style scale for students in a public medical school.@*Methods@#The study employed a sequential mixed-methods design. An open-ended questionnaire was used to determine the common stressors and coping styles through convenience sampling. A scale was constructed from this data and was statistically tested for concurrent validity and reliability from a random sample.@*Results@#Following thematic analysis, an initial six stressor domains and eleven coping mechanisms were identified. However, after item analysis and principal component analysis of responses, the scale was transformed to seven stressor domains and five coping mechanism domains. All of which are deemed internally consistent (α>0.6). Scores from the scale were also convergent with the scores of Brief COPE (r=0.5 to 0.9). @*Conclusions@#The developed stressor-coping style scale for medical students is a reliable and valid tool for Filipino medical students in a public medical school.

Influence of personality traits， resilience and coping style on the efficacy of sertraline treatment in female adolescents with first-episode depressive disorder / 四川精神卫生

BackgroundDepressive disorders are prevalence among adolescents， with a higher incidence in females compared to males， often accompanied by more severe depressive symptoms. Sertraline is commonly prescribed for adolescent depressive disorder， however， its efficacy is only evident in certain patients. Currently， there is limited research on predicting the therapeutic efficacy of sertraline in female adolescents with depressive disorder. ObjectiveTo explore the relationship between personality traits， psychological resilience， coping style and the clinical efficacy of sertraline treatment in female adolescents with first-episode depressive disorder， in order to provide references for the treatment of this population. MethodsA total of 112 female adolescent patients with first-episode depressive disorder， meeting the diagnostic criteria of the International Classification of Diseases （tenth edition） （ICD-10）， and undergoing a 4-week treatment regimen with sertraline， were selected from the Second People's Hospital of Guizhou Province from February 2019 to January 2021.General demographic questionnaire， NEO Five-Factor Inventory （NEO-FFI）， Resilience Scale for Chinese Adolescents （RSCA）， Coping Style Scale for Middle School Students （CSSMSS）， Hamilton Anxiety Scale （HAMA） and Hamilton Depression Scale-17 item （HAMD-17） were used for assessment. Logistic regression analysis was used to investigate the factors influencing the clinical efficacy of sertraline in the treatment of female adolescents with first-episode depressive disorder. ResultsNeuroticism （β=-0.115， 95% CI： 0.807~0.984） could negatively predicted the therapeutic efficacy of sertraline in female adolescents with first-episode depressive disorder， whereas agreeableness （β=0.129， 95% CI： 1.025~1.264） and RSCA score （β=0.062， 95% CI： 1.004~1.128） could positively predict its therapeutic efficacy. ConclusionHigh neuroticism， low agreeableness and low psychological resilience may be the risk factors for the poor therapeutic effect of sertraline in the treatment of female adolescents with first-episode depressive disorder. ［Funded by 2019 Guiyang Science and Technology Program （number， Zhuke Contract ［2019］9-3-1）］

Burnout, estrategias afrontamiento y satisfacción laboral en enfermeros / Burnout, coping strategies and job satisfaction in nurses

Resumen Objetivo: Determinar la relación que existe entre burnout, estrategias de afrontamiento y satisfacción laboral en enfermeros del área asistencial COVID en Lima Este. Materiales y Método: Estudio de diseño cuantitativo, correlacional y descriptivo, se contó con la participación de 300 enfermeros peruanos que laboraron en los servicios COVID-19 de alto riesgo durante la emergencia sanitaria. Resultados: Se determinó con la prueba Rho de Spearman, para el Síndrome de Burnout (SB) y estrategias de afrontamiento un resultado de 0.223 (p<0.01), que es una relación positiva, directa y altamente significativa, mientras que, la relación entre el SB y la satisfacción laboral es de -0.627 (p<0.01), que es una relación negativa, inversa y altamente significativa, y finalmente la relación entre estrategias de afrontamiento y satisfacción laboral, el resultado fue de 0.368 (p<0.01), lo que indica una relación positiva, directa y altamente significativa. Conclusiones: Existe una relación lineal significativa (ANOVA F=120.353, p=0.000) entre la satisfacción laboral como variable criterio; y el SB y las estrategias de afrontamiento como variables predictoras.

Abstract Objective: To determine the relationship between burnout, coping strategies, and job satisfaction among nurses working in the COVID care area in East Lima. Materials and Methods: A quantitative, descriptive, and correlational study was conducted with the participation of 300 Peruvian nurses who worked in high-risk COVID-19 services during the health emergency. Results: Spearman's Rho test showed a result of 0.223 (p<0.01) for the burnout syndrome and coping strategies, indicating a positive, direct, and highly significant relationship. The relationship between the burnout syndrome and job satisfaction was -0.627 (p<0.01), indicating a negative, inverse, and highly significant relationship. Finally, the relationship between coping strategies and job satisfaction had a result of 0.368 (p<0.01), indicating a positive, direct, and highly significant relationship. Regarding the prediction of the variables, the coefficient of determination (adjusted R2) was analyzed, obtaining a result of 0.444, indicating that 44.4% of the variability in job satisfaction is explained by the variables of burnout syndrome and coping strategies. Conclusions: There is a significant (ANOVA F=120.353, p=0.000) linear relationship between job satisfaction as the criterion variable, and burnout syndrome and coping strategies as predictor variables.

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.

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.

TEORÍA DEL AFRONTAMIENTO CONSCIENTE Y AUTOCONCIENCIA ADAPTATIVA EN LAS MUJERES EN RECLUSIÓN / THEORY OF CONSCIOUS COPING AND ADAPTIVE SELF-AWARENESS IN WOMEN IN PRISON

OBJETIVO: desarrollar una Teoría de Afrontamiento Consciente y Autoconciencia Adaptativa en Mujeres en Reclusión, como fundamento teórico para el estudio de investigación, el cual fue derivado del Modelo de Adaptación de Callista Roy. METODOLOGÍA: Para realizar el proceso de derivación teórica, se utilizó la metodología de Jaqueline Fawcett, la cual consta de 5 pasos: 1. la identificación de conceptos, en este paso abarca el nombre del modelo conceptual; 2.Clasificación de los conceptos, es aplicable solamente a los conceptos de la teoría de alcance intermedio o de rango medio;3. Identificación y clasificación de las proposiciones, que se realiza conforme a las propiedades de observabilidad y variabilidad del fenómeno; 4. El ordenamiento jerárquico de las proposiciones, es decir, la organización de las proposiciones jerárquicamente según su nivel de abstracción; y, 5. La construcción de diagramas, la formalización de una Estructura Teórico-Conceptual-Empírico. DESARROLLO: se definieron los cuatros conceptos principales de la teoría como el estrés percibido, respuestas emocionales, afrontamiento consciente y la autoconciencia adaptativa en las mujeres en reclusión. CONCLUSIÓN: el desarrollo de una derivación teórica basada en el modelo de adaptación de Callista Roy para la Teoría del afrontamiento consciente y la autoconciencia adaptativa es importante, ya que permite una comprensión más profunda de cómo las mujeres en reclusión pueden adaptarse y enfrentar los desafíos que enfrentan en su entorno carcelario.

PURPOSE: To develop for this research study a Theory of Conscious Coping and Adaptive Self-Awareness in Women in Confinement, which was derived from Callista Roy's Adaptation Model. METHODOLOGY: To carry out the theoretical derivation process, Jaqueline Fawcett's 5-step methodology was used: 1. Identification of concepts, in this case reflected in the name of the conceptual model; 2. Classification of concepts, applicable only to the concepts of the intermediate or mid-range theory; 3. Identification and classification of propositions, which is carried out according to the properties of observability and variability of the phenomenon; 4. The hierarchical ordering of propositions, that is, the organization of propositions hierarchically according to their level of abstraction; 5. The construction of diagrams, supporting the formalization of a Theoretical-Conceptual-Empirical Structure. DEVELOPMENT: the four main concepts of the theory were defined as perceived stress, emotional responses, conscious coping, and adaptive self-awareness in women in confinement. CONCLUSION: The development of a theoretical derivation based on Callista Roy's adaptation model for Conscious Coping Theory and Adaptive Self-Awareness is important, as it allows for a deeper understanding of how women in confinement can adapt and cope with the challenges they face in their prison environment.

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]

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)

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)

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.