Rosanna F Hess, Amanda C Croasmun, Carly Pittman, Martha B Baird, Ratchneewan Ross
{"title":"Psychological Distress, Post-Traumatic Stress, and Suicidal Ideation Among Resettled Nepali-Speaking Bhutanese Refugees in the United States: Rates and Predictors.","authors":"Rosanna F Hess, Amanda C Croasmun, Carly Pittman, Martha B Baird, Ratchneewan Ross","doi":"10.1177/10436596211070599","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/10436596211070599","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Bhutanese refugees may exhibit psychological distress (PD), post-traumatic stress (PTS), and suicidal ideation (SI), but little is known about predictors of these mental health problems.</p><p><strong>Purpose: </strong>To examine rates and predictors of PD, PTS, and SI among Bhutanese refugees.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Cross-sectional correlational study of 209 Bhutanese refugees in Midwestern United States. Data were collected using the Hopkins Symptom Checklist/Nepali version and Refugee Health Screener-15/PTS subscale and then analyzed using simultaneous multiple regression.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Rates of PD, PTS, and SI were 18.7%, 8.1%, and 7.7%, respectively. Significant predictors of PD were a history of mental health treatment (<i>p</i><.001) and fewer years of schooling (<i>p</i> = .032). Predictors of PTS were history of mental health treatment (<i>p</i><.001), female gender (<i>p</i> = .016), fewer years of schooling (<i>p</i> = .012), and being single/previously married (<i>p</i> = .004). PTS predicted SI (ρ<.001).</p><p><strong>Discussion: </strong>Health providers should routinely assess Bhutanese refugees' mental health status for timely further assessment and treatment.</p>","PeriodicalId":211241,"journal":{"name":"Journal of transcultural nursing : official journal of the Transcultural Nursing Society","volume":" ","pages":"314-323"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2022-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"39752429","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Family Participation to Promote Medication Adherence Among Thai-Muslim Older Adults With Hypertension: Action Research Study.","authors":"Pajongsil Perngmark, NiIimron Doloh, Eleanor Holroyd","doi":"10.1177/10436596221077672","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/10436596221077672","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Nonadherence to antihypertensive medications has been found increasingly prevalent in Thailand, yet the critical cultural resources of Islamic belief systems and family support are seldom mobilized to support adherence. Our study aimed to develop, implement, and evaluate an Islamic-based intervention program to promote medication adherence among Muslim older adults with uncontrolled hypertension in southern Thailand.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>An action research with codesign and family participation principles was utilized. Within action research cycles, interviews with Thai-Muslim older adults, family primary caregivers, and health care professionals were undertaken alongside participant observations.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A qualitative audit demonstrated an improved medication adherence with all stakeholders expressing their desire to further engage and maintain the new intervention program.</p><p><strong>Discussion: </strong>Engaging with Islamic doctrine and concepts of family participation could support an improvement in antihypertensive medication adherence for Muslim older adults. Codesigning enables recognition of community belief systems, forming an important step toward improving community-based medication adherence.</p>","PeriodicalId":211241,"journal":{"name":"Journal of transcultural nursing : official journal of the Transcultural Nursing Society","volume":" ","pages":"381-387"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2022-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"39949300","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The Role of Education in Breast Cancer Beliefs and Screening Practices Among Korean Women - A quantitative study.","authors":"Cannas Kwok, Mi-Joung Lee, Chun Fan Lee","doi":"10.1177/10436596211066812","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/10436596211066812","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Cultural beliefs are influential factors that affect breast cancer screening practices among Korean women. The aim of this study was to examine the role of educational levels and compare the cultural beliefs associated with breast cancer screening practices among immigrant Korean women in Australia with those of their counterparts in Korea.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A secondary analysis based on data from convenience samples of 245 and 249 Korean women living in Australia and Korea, respectively. Data were collected by the Korean version of Breast Cancer Screening Beliefs Questionnaire.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Educational level has a significant association with Korean women's cultural beliefs about breast cancer and breast cancer screening practices regardless of country of residence.</p><p><strong>Discussion: </strong>Nurses working in multicultural societies should take cultural beliefs and the role of education into account while designing strategies to promote breast cancer screening practices among immigrant Korean women.</p>","PeriodicalId":211241,"journal":{"name":"Journal of transcultural nursing : official journal of the Transcultural Nursing Society","volume":" ","pages":"287-296"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2022-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"39797527","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Grace Mary George, Ju Young Shin, Barbara Habermann
{"title":"Immigrant Asian Indian Mothers' Experiences With Pregnancy, Childbirth, and Infant Care in the United States.","authors":"Grace Mary George, Ju Young Shin, Barbara Habermann","doi":"10.1177/10436596221075984","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/10436596221075984","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>The purpose of the study was to explore experiences of immigrant Asian Indian women with pregnancy, childbirth, and infant care in the United States.</p><p><strong>Methodology: </strong>This study employed a qualitative descriptive approach using semi-structured interviews and followed COREQ (COnsolidated criteria for REporting Qualitative research) guidelines for reporting qualitative research. Nine immigrant Asian Indian mothers residing in the mid-Atlantic region of the United States participated in the study.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Four themes emerged: experiencing cultural differences during the perinatal period in the United States, choosing the best perinatal practices for maternal and infant care, recognizing family as the main support system, and having positive experiences with health care providers.</p><p><strong>Discussion: </strong>Findings of this study shed light on the need for culturally appropriate care, including proper assessment of Asian Indian mothers' sociocultural aspects and cultural preferences and provision of support and information needed during the perinatal period.</p>","PeriodicalId":211241,"journal":{"name":"Journal of transcultural nursing : official journal of the Transcultural Nursing Society","volume":" ","pages":"373-380"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2022-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"39925823","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Karen E Wickersham, Robin M Dawson, Karen P Becker, Kayla C Everhart, Heather S Miles, Beth E Schultz, Curisa M Tucker, Pamela J Wright, Coretta M Jenerette
{"title":"Experiences of African Americans Living With Sickle Cell Disease.","authors":"Karen E Wickersham, Robin M Dawson, Karen P Becker, Kayla C Everhart, Heather S Miles, Beth E Schultz, Curisa M Tucker, Pamela J Wright, Coretta M Jenerette","doi":"10.1177/10436596211070600","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/10436596211070600","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>About 100,000 individuals in the United States live with sickle cell disease (SCD). Palliative care (PC) can improve symptom management for these individuals. The purpose of the study was to explore (a) the experiences of people living with SCD, and (b) their knowledge and perceptions of PC.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>Using a qualitative, descriptive design, adults with SCD were recruited from a foundation in the southeastern United States. Data included social and SCD-related demographics and audio-recorded, semi-structured focus groups. Analysis took a thematic analysis approach.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Participants: There were 16 African Americans who participated in the study, 75% of whom were females, and aged 22 to 71 years. Five themes were identified: unique and unpredictable impact of SCD on daily life, the changing experience of SCD over time, stigmatization/marginalization in health care interactions, perceptions of support in managing SCD symptoms/crises, and PC: \"What is it?\"</p><p><strong>Discussion: </strong>Participants lacked PC knowledge. PC should be offered to individuals with SCD as part of comprehensive SCD management.</p>","PeriodicalId":211241,"journal":{"name":"Journal of transcultural nursing : official journal of the Transcultural Nursing Society","volume":" ","pages":"334-345"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2022-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"39733225","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Sally Moyce, Sophia Thompson, Madeline Metcalf, Maria Velazquez, Elizabeth Aghbashian, Nathaniel Sisson, David Claudio
{"title":"Rural Hispanic Perceptions of Mental Health: A Qualitative Study.","authors":"Sally Moyce, Sophia Thompson, Madeline Metcalf, Maria Velazquez, Elizabeth Aghbashian, Nathaniel Sisson, David Claudio","doi":"10.1177/10436596211070592","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/10436596211070592","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>In 2020, 18.4% of Hispanics experienced mental illness, yet only about a third received treatment compared with nearly half of non-Hispanic Whites. In Montana, where only 11% of the mental health needs are currently met, service utilization is low. The purpose of this study was to determine the perceptions of the Hispanic immigrant population in a rural state on mental health and professional service utilization.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Using a descriptive phenomenological approach, we conducted semi-structured telephone interviews in Spanish. Audio recordings were transcribed, translated to English, and analyzed for themes.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>We recruited a sample of 14 participants from Mexico, Ecuador, Colombia, and Venezuela ranging in age from 33 to 59. We identified five themes: definitions of mental health, maintaining mental health, <i>familismo/</i>socialization, stigma, and acculturation stress.</p><p><strong>Discussion: </strong>Novel findings point to the need for Spanish-language services focused on reducing stigma around mental illness and incorporating the importance of social connections.</p>","PeriodicalId":211241,"journal":{"name":"Journal of transcultural nursing : official journal of the Transcultural Nursing Society","volume":" ","pages":"346-354"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2022-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9081153/pdf/nihms-1779142.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"39734141","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Muna K Timsina, Jill N Peltzer, Yashashwi Pokharel, JoAnn M Peterson, Lori J Schwartz, Joseph W LeMaster
{"title":"Understanding Medication Adherence in Bhutanese Refugees With Diabetes in a Midwestern City.","authors":"Muna K Timsina, Jill N Peltzer, Yashashwi Pokharel, JoAnn M Peterson, Lori J Schwartz, Joseph W LeMaster","doi":"10.1177/10436596221077671","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/10436596221077671","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Bhutanese refugees have a higher prevalence of type 2 diabetes but are less likely to achieve medication adherence and glycemic control. The purpose of this project was to understand factors affecting diabetes medication adherence in this population.</p><p><strong>Methodology: </strong>This was a qualitative project using focus groups of adult Bhutanese refugees with type 2 diabetes ≥18 years old and hemoglobin A1C ≥8% and their caregivers from a family medicine clinic at the University of Kansas. Data were analyzed using content analysis.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A total of 23 individuals participated. Three themes emerged from data analysis: desire to engage in care but face multiple barriers, family and community support invaluable for health, and considerations for culturally contextual person-centered care. Participants provided specific recommendations to address the barriers, with emphasis on improving health literacy.</p><p><strong>Discussion: </strong>Integrating the identified factors can foster person-centered, culturally congruent care to improve diabetes medication adherence in Bhutanese refugees.</p>","PeriodicalId":211241,"journal":{"name":"Journal of transcultural nursing : official journal of the Transcultural Nursing Society","volume":" ","pages":"324-333"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2022-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"40310361","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The Effect of Transcultural Nursing Course on Students' Moral Sensitivity: A Quasi-Experimental Study.","authors":"Cevriye Yüksel Kaçan","doi":"10.1177/10436596211063813","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/10436596211063813","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>The moral sensitivity of nurses positively affects the quality of patient care. For this reason, nursing students are expected to gain moral sensitivity skills during their education. The aim of the study is to examine the impact of transcultural nursing course (TNC) on the moral sensitivity levels of students.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This study had a quasi-experimental design. The sample consisted of 100 nursing students (intervention: 36 and control: 64). The intervention group was composed of students who had enrolled in the TNC. The data were collected through the Sociodemographic Information Form and the Moral Sensitivity Questionnaire. Independent samples t-test and analysis of variance were used in data analysis.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The moral sensitivity levels of the students who received the TNC were significantly higher than those who did not.</p><p><strong>Discussion: </strong>The TNC is an effective teaching method in increasing the moral sensitivity levels of nursing students.</p>","PeriodicalId":211241,"journal":{"name":"Journal of transcultural nursing : official journal of the Transcultural Nursing Society","volume":" ","pages":"427-436"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2022-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"39586699","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Primary Care Clinician's Knowledge of Trafficking in Persons: A Systematic Review.","authors":"Sharda Ram, Deana Goldin","doi":"10.1177/10436596211070285","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/10436596211070285","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Human trafficking is an enormous global threat. Primary care clinicians are part of a safety net of professionals who may be able to identify and assist trafficking in persons (TIPs). The purpose of this systematic review was to explore clinicians' knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors in identifying and assisting TIPS in health care settings.</p><p><strong>Methodology: </strong>The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guided this review. Searches were conducted using PubMed, Medline Plus, and Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature (CINAHL) databases that yielded 130 articles, of which 10 quantitative articles met eligibility criteria. Eligibility determination, data extraction, synthesis, and evaluation were independently conducted by the authors.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Findings revealed deficits in clinician's knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors on identifying TIPs in clinical settings. In addition, cultural influences affect TIP's decision-making.</p><p><strong>Discussion: </strong>To support the wide-ranging needs of TIPs, education programs that include clinician trainings on the skills required to identify and assist TIPs across cultures is warranted.</p>","PeriodicalId":211241,"journal":{"name":"Journal of transcultural nursing : official journal of the Transcultural Nursing Society","volume":" ","pages":"388-397"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2022-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"39963293","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Sources of Information and Communication About HPV Among Chinese Students Attending U.S. Colleges: Implications for Culturally Appropriate Strategies.","authors":"Wei-Chen Tung, Daniel Jones, Minggen Lu","doi":"10.1177/10436596211066809","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/10436596211066809","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Little is known about human papillomavirus (HPV) information sources and communication among Chinese students attending U.S. colleges. We assessed information sources and communication about HPV and HPV vaccines among this population.</p><p><strong>Methodology: </strong>A cross-sectional design with 449 participants was conducted by using a questionnaire and snowball sampling. Summary statistics and multiple logistic regression were used.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The most common sources of HPV information included the internet and friends. Communication about HPV occurred most frequently among friends, family, and health professionals. Those who had better HPV knowledge and attitudes and were vaccinated against HPV were more likely to use internet, friends, family, and health professionals as their information sources.</p><p><strong>Discussion: </strong>Because the internet, friends, and families are likely sources for HPV information and communication, future internet-based culturally appropriate education should offer information not only to Chinese students but also to their social circles. Cultural beliefs may affect HPV prevention and should be examined.</p>","PeriodicalId":211241,"journal":{"name":"Journal of transcultural nursing : official journal of the Transcultural Nursing Society","volume":" ","pages":"437-445"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2022-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"39789033","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}