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{"title":"Racial Discrimination in Uncle Tom's Cabin and the \"Black Lives Matter\" Movement","authors":"Ryan Ren","doi":"10.55014/pij.v6i3.384","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.55014/pij.v6i3.384","url":null,"abstract":"Uncle Tom's Cabin and the \"Black Lives Matter\" movement are two different themes, but both are related to racial discrimination. For the novel, it depicts the story of a slave named Tom, and describes the pain and inequality brought about by the slavery through the experience of Tom and other characters. This novel caused great repercussions around the American Civil War, helped to promote the struggle against the slavery, and became one of the classics of world literature. While the \"Black Lives Matter\" movement advocates for equality, justice, and the elimination of violence and discrimination against the black people. The focus of this movement is to protest against violent or arbitrary actions against African Americans, such as illegal arrests, excessive use of force, or intentional killings. Although these two themes emerged in different historical and cultural periods, they share a common goal of opposing racial discrimination and pursuing equality and justice. Moreover, in the current era, the \"Black Lives Matter\" movement is more diverse and inclusive compared to past movements. By publishing anti-racial discrimination information on media and social media, and organizing, more people are involved in the fight against discrimination. They are all aimed at opposing and eliminating racial discrimination, and promoting the construction of a more equal, diverse, and just society. Due to different historical backgrounds and cultural characteristics, there are certainly differences in practice and ideology. This article explores the connection between the \"Black Lives Matter\" movement and Uncle Tom's Cabin, which both reflect the long-standing issues of racial discrimination and social injustice in American society. As a chronic disease of American society, although racial discrimination and social inequality are difficult to solve, it is necessary for us to conduct some detailed analysis on them. The connection between the novel and the movement indicates that the ongoing struggle for equality and justice is meaningful, that is, the liberation of black people can only be achieved through their own struggles.","PeriodicalId":44649,"journal":{"name":"Pacific Rim International Journal of Nursing Research","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-09-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135469927","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":"Study on the Intercultural Communication of Traditional Chinese Culture","authors":"Hongjuan Yang, Jun Tang","doi":"10.55014/pij.v6i3.446","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.55014/pij.v6i3.446","url":null,"abstract":"In the era of globalization and the rapid growth of we-media, intercultural communication plays a crucial role in promoting traditional Chinese culture on an international scale. China has been actively engaged in advancing intercultural communication as a means to enhance its cultural soft power, fostering the high-quality development of its culture and contributing to the realization of the Chinese nation's rejuvenation. This study focuses on the intercultural communication of traditional Chinese culture, using Li Ziqi's vlogs as a case study, in order to provide updated insights for the promotion of China's traditional culture in diverse cultural contexts, effectively conveying a long-standing image of Chinese civilization. Through the analysis of themes and categorization of Li Ziqi's short videos, the study defines the cultural symbolism conveyed through these videos, explains the factors that contribute to their success, and draws conclusions that can enlighten the international dissemination of traditional Chinese culture. Furthermore, it serves as a model case for practicing intercultural communication of traditional Chinese culture. The study's findings emphasize the importance for Chinese cultural promotion to seize the opportunities presented by we-media development, accurately targeting the needs of overseas audiences to enhance the effectiveness of cultural communication, and facilitating a deeper understanding of the rich connotations of traditional Chinese culture among foreign audiences","PeriodicalId":44649,"journal":{"name":"Pacific Rim International Journal of Nursing Research","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-09-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135426749","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 Physical Health of Students of Hohhot No.36 Middle School, Inner Mongolia, China","authors":"Jianwei Xiao","doi":"10.55014/pij.v6i3.407","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.55014/pij.v6i3.407","url":null,"abstract":"The physical health of Chinese high school students has always been a concern. According to statistics from the Chinese Ministry of Education, there are currently widespread problems among Chinese high school students, including a decline in physical fitness, an increase in obesity rates, and a high prevalence of myopia. To improve the physical health of Chinese high school students, the national and local governments have implemented a series of measures, such as promoting nationwide fitness activities, encouraging sports, improving dietary structures, and enhancing the quality of education. Meanwhile, many schools have also begun to pay attention to physical exercise, strengthening students' physical education courses, providing various sports facilities and equipment, and encouraging students to actively participate in sports activities, to provide a better environment and conditions for the healthy development of high school students. This article investigates factors affecting the physical health of high school students and provides suggestions for improving their physical fitness by using literature, data, and testing methods. The study focuses on 120 students from Hohhot No. 36 High School and compares their physical fitness test results with those of other high school students across the country. By cultivating students' physical fitness through various means, this study aims to improve students' physical health and address their weaknesses in physical fitness.","PeriodicalId":44649,"journal":{"name":"Pacific Rim International Journal of Nursing Research","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-09-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135469922","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":"Effectiveness of the Breastfeeding Self-efficacy and Family Support Enhancement Program among First-time Postpartum Mothers: A Randomized Controlled Trial","authors":"Pattiya Chainakin, Nantaporn Sansiriphun, Nonglak Chaloumsuk, Jirawan Deeluea","doi":"10.60099/prijnr.2023.262625","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.60099/prijnr.2023.262625","url":null,"abstract":"First-time mothers often lack effective breastfeeding techniques and may perceive they have insufficient milk due to inadequate experience in breastfeeding. There are limited programs for enhancing effective breastfeeding and perceived sufficient milk among first-time mothers in Thailand. This randomized controlled trial study investigated the effects of the Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy and Family Support Enhancement Program on effective breastfeeding and perceived sufficient milk among first-time mothers. The participants included 64 pairs of first-time mothers with normal labor and their family members. They were recruited from an antenatal clinic in a province of Thailand and randomly assigned to the experimental arm (n = 32) to receive the program in addition to standard care or the control arm (n = 32) to receive only standard care. Data were collected using the Demographic and Obstetric Data Questionnaires, the Bristol Breastfeeding Assessment Tool, H&H Lactation Scale for first-time mothers, and a demographic data questionnaire for family members. Data analysis was performed with descriptive statistics, Chi-square test, and two-way mixed ANOVA. The results indicated that, after receiving the program, the mean scores on effective breastfeeding and perceived sufficient milk at days 3, 10, and 28 postpartum in the experiment group were significantly higher than before receiving the program and significantly higher than that of the control group. Nurses can integrate this program to train family members to support first-time mothers in breastfeeding continuously and increase first-time mothers’ confidence in their ability to breastfeed effectively and perceive milk sufficiency. However, further testing of the program effectiveness is warranted.","PeriodicalId":44649,"journal":{"name":"Pacific Rim International Journal of Nursing Research","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-09-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135387461","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 influence of swimming sports on teenagers' physical health","authors":"城 肖","doi":"10.55014/pij.v6i3.431","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.55014/pij.v6i3.431","url":null,"abstract":"Long-term adherence to swimming is conducive to improving the human heart and lung endurance, improving the function of the respiratory system, improving the metabolism and the ability of the muscle system, treating and preventing chronic diseases, etc. Swimming has a strong and practical value in military, production, survival skills and life services. Guiding teenagers to actively participate in swimming can improve their physical health and promote the formation of their lifelong awareness of physical exercise. In this paper, the students of a university in Nanchang (nonsports major) are taken as the research object, and the physical health of young swimmers is investigated experimentally by using the method of literature, questionnaire, test and mathematical statistics. The findings of the study show that: After 12 weeks of planned intervention exercise, the BMI of male students was 22.32±3.17, that of female students was 19.24±2.54, that of female students was 58.24±0.25, that of female students was 53.14±2.15. In terms of physical fitness, After intervention, sit-up in boys 41.25±2.12 and girls 30.25±1.24, 50m boys 7.51±1.65 and girls 8.78±3.25, standing long jump in boys 2.45±2.21 and girls 2.16±1.68, respectively. Men's 1000 meters 4.15±3.76, women's 800 meters 4.21± 2.89, grip strength 37.2 ± 1.24 boys, 30.21 ± 1.21 girls, swimming sports can reduce body fat content, improve vital capacity and vital mass index, improve physical function and enhance physical fitness, in addition to sleep has also been effectively improved. It is recommended that teenagers insist on swimming exercise, which can not only improve physical and mental health, but also help to improve learning efficiency.","PeriodicalId":44649,"journal":{"name":"Pacific Rim International Journal of Nursing Research","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-09-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135425475","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":"Interventions for Improving Mental Health and Quality of Life of Older Adults with Mental Illness in Long-term Care: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis","authors":"Benjawan Ngamwongwiwat, Vineekarn Kongsuwan, Praneed Songwathana","doi":"10.60099/prijnr.2023.261505","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.60099/prijnr.2023.261505","url":null,"abstract":"Various mental health interventions have been provided to older adults living in long-term care facilities, but the overall effectiveness of these interventions in improving mental health and quality of life remains inconclusive. This study is the first systematic review and meta-analysis to investigate and report interventions’ effects on improving mental health and quality of life among this population. A comprehensive search was conducted from January to February 2022 using PubMed, CINAHL, ProQuest, Web of Science, and Cochrane databases to identify eligible intervention studies published in English from December 2011 to December 2021. The inclusion criteria required studies to measure mental health and quality of life as outcomes in individuals aged 60 years and older with mental illness living in long-term care facilities. Studies that measured only mental health or quality of life were excluded. The PRISMA guidelines were used to guide the study’s method and report. Two reviewers independently evaluated the included studies’ methodological quality and extracted data. A third reviewer resolved discrepancies. Six randomized controlled trials and two quasi-experimental studies were included for systematic review, of which five studies qualified for meta-analysis involving 658 participants. Due to high heterogeneity, subgroup analysis with a fixed effects model was conducted. The interventions integrating active social interactions reduced depressive symptoms (low certainty of the evidence). Additionally, reminiscence-based interventions improved the quality of life of older adults with mental illness (low certainty of evidence). Although the effectiveness of interventions remains inconclusive due to high heterogeneity, a limited number of studies in the meta-analysis, and low-quality evidence, this review suggested that nursing care and activities promoting active social interactions and reminiscence should be implemented in living in long-term care facilities to enhance the quality of life and mental health of older adults with mental illness. However, the types and components of interventions should be adjusted based on available resources and contextual factors. Further research with larger sample sizes and higher methodological quality is warranted to strengthen the evidence base in this area.","PeriodicalId":44649,"journal":{"name":"Pacific Rim International Journal of Nursing Research","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-09-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135386359","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":"Perspectives of Independent Living among Filipino Older Adults: A Qualitative Study","authors":"Ritzmond Loa, Pranom Othaganont, Gabriel Culbert","doi":"10.60099/prijnr.2023.261879","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.60099/prijnr.2023.261879","url":null,"abstract":"As individuals grow older, a gradual decline in physiological function, psychosocial interaction, and financial resources can limit their ability to live independently. This qualitative descriptive study explored the perspectives of 32 older adults aged 60 years or older with no physical disability residing in Metro Manila and Central Luzon Island in the Philippines. The data were collected through in-depth interviews using a semi-structured interview guide from April to December 2019, and data were analyzed using content analysis. The findings revealed that Filipino older adults' perspectives of independent living encompass a range of factors: 1) Ensuring physical health, with two subcategories (maintaining good health and ability to engage in self-care); 2) Maintaining mental capacity, with three subcategories (unburdening others, gaining control over their lives, and being able to make decisions; 3) Maintaining social relationships with others, with two subcategories (forming meaningful connections, and maintaining positive relationships with others; 4) Being financially stable by having a stable source of income; and 5) Being spiritually connected by maintaining religious practices. Independent living is a multidimensional concept that reflects Filipino older adults' physical, psychosocial, economic, and spiritual needs. By understanding and utilizing these findings, nurses can develop targeted interventions to help older people meet their needs and remain independent as possible. Furthermore, policymakers can use the findings to make informed decisions in healthcare planning to promote independent living and healthy aging in the Philippines.","PeriodicalId":44649,"journal":{"name":"Pacific Rim International Journal of Nursing Research","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-09-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135386982","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":"Living in Harmony with the Community’s Nature and Socio-culture: An Ethnography of Healthy Older People in a Northeastern Thai Rural Community","authors":"Onanong Nilphat, Kasara Sripichyakan, Rojanee Chintanawat, Totsaporn Khampolsiri","doi":"10.60099/prijnr.2023.261325","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.60099/prijnr.2023.261325","url":null,"abstract":"Preparing to enter old age is crucial for accommodating longevity. However, a holistic view of socio-culture and natural environments that influences the healthiness of older people is not clearly explained. This focused ethnographic study was conducted between December 2017 and July 2019 and aimed to describe the healthy ways of life of older people in a rural community of northeastern Thailand (Isan) and the influence of socio-culture and natural environment. Fifteen people 70-87 years old and 15 of the people involved were interviewed in-depth, and focus group interviews, participant observations, and document reviews were also conducted. The study found that healthiness was determined by physical strength and self-reliance and a peaceful mind and happy life. Living in harmony with the community’s nature and socio-culture was the healthy way of life indicated by natural/Isan food, modest physicalactivities, a peaceful life, community participation, and folk/modern health remedies. Their sense of healthiness was influenced by the conversion of the community in a concordant interweaving manner, including the preserved nature in the developed infrastructure,sufficiency/reliance in expanding networks, and spirituality in contemporary viewpoints. Healthy older people benefited from the community development mediated by the younger people. A holistic approach to natural resources and socio-culture with a balance between conservation and development is recommended for developing rural community nursing guidelines to achieve a healthy way of life for older people and others who are aging.","PeriodicalId":44649,"journal":{"name":"Pacific Rim International Journal of Nursing Research","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-09-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135387117","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":"Psychometric Properties of The Thai Version of the Nurses’ Intention to Participate in Advance Care Planning Instrument","authors":"Apiradee Pimsen, None Chung-Ying Lin, Virapun Wirojratana, Bih-Ching Shu","doi":"10.60099/prijnr.2023.262874","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.60099/prijnr.2023.262874","url":null,"abstract":"Advance care planning is an essential process in healthcare that necessitates active participation from all involved professionals, particularly nurses. However, in Thailand, nurse involvement in ACP is limited. Assessment of nurses’ intention to participate inadvance care planning is necessary to organize training courses to improve their participation in this critical event. However, there is no tool to evaluate Thai nurses’ intention to participate in Advance care planning. Thus, we selected the Health Professionals’ Experience and Attitudes Questionnaire on Advance Care Planning to culturally adapt and validate it in the Thai context. We achieved this through a five-step process: (1) standard translation procedures, including forward translation, reconciliation, and back-translation; (2) item refinement through an expert panel; (3) conducting content validity and cognitive interviews; and (4) confirmation of the first culturally adapted tool by the expert panel on the factors. The panel of experts suggested adding the knowledge dimension and changing the name to the Nurses’ Intention to Participate in Advance Care Planning and (5) The Thai version was tested for validity and reliability using confirmatory factor analysis, average variance extracted, and the Fornell–Larcker criteria matrix, Cronbach’s α, and composite reliability. The final version achieved from testing with 260 registered nurses from a teaching hospital in Bangkok is comprised of 20 items distributed across five key dimensions, namely ‘intention,’ ‘attitude,’ ‘subjective norm,’ ‘perceived behavioral control,’ and ‘knowledge,’ demonstrating an excellent model fit, strong composite reliability, and robust internal consistency. This newly adapted tool is a resource for policymakers and nurse educators designing targeted training courses to enhance nurses’ competency in advance care planning. However, before this tool is widely implemented, it would be beneficial to test it further across diverse groups of nursing professionals.","PeriodicalId":44649,"journal":{"name":"Pacific Rim International Journal of Nursing Research","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-09-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135387119","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 a Web-Based Occupational Noise-Induced Hearing Loss Prevention Program on Hearing Protection Device Behavior Among Thai Navy Officers: A Quasi-Experimental Study","authors":"Suthasinee Srinoon, Weeraporn Suthakorn, Petsunee Thungjaroenkul, Pratum Soivong, Atipong Sujiratana","doi":"10.60099/prijnr.2023.262221","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.60099/prijnr.2023.262221","url":null,"abstract":"Navy officers working on the coastal guard vessels risk hearing loss due to repeated exposure to high noise levels from ship engines. Therefore, proper use of hearing protection devices is important. In this study, a web-based hearing loss prevention program was developed to promote the behavior of the use of hearing protection devices among Thai navy officers working on coastal guard vessels. In total, 152 navy personnel were recruited based on selection criteria and randomly assigned to the experimental (n = 76) and control groups (n = 76). The participants in the experimental group received the hearing loss prevention program via a website over four weeks. After completing the program, hearing protection device behavior was evaluated by a self-report questionnaire immediately after and at eight weeks follow-up. The results showed significantly increasing scores of the use of hearing protection devices behavior within the experimental group, both immediately and eight weeks after the program completion. However, there were no significant differences in the scores when comparing between groups, even though the scores of the experimental group were better than those in the control group. The restrictions could be explained by some emerging events during the implementation period, including the COVID-19 pandemic followed by a massive oil spill incident at sea. These put an extra workload on the study participants. Most importantly, there was a problem with the network connection that might have affected the continuation of participant attention to the program. Although this study found no effective results of the developed program due to some limitations, nurses can adopt this protective intervention to reduce the risk of occupational noise-induced hearing loss among Navy officers. Therefore, a recommendation for further study is to develop an intervention program that considers both the working context of the coastal vessels and appropriate participation methods that require more challenging efforts.","PeriodicalId":44649,"journal":{"name":"Pacific Rim International Journal of Nursing Research","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-09-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135387124","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}