Nusaiba Al-Salti, Fawwaz Alaloul, Iman Al-Hashmi, Omar Alzaabi, Omar Al Omari
{"title":"Moderate Resilience, Social Support, and Coping in Patients With Diabetes Mellitus: Insights From the Arab and Muslim Context.","authors":"Nusaiba Al-Salti, Fawwaz Alaloul, Iman Al-Hashmi, Omar Alzaabi, Omar Al Omari","doi":"10.1177/10436596251341766","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/10436596251341766","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Studies on resilience, social support, and coping in Arab Muslim countries for individuals with diabetes mellitus are limited. The study aimed to investigate these factors among adult patients with diabetes mellitus in Oman.</p><p><strong>Methodology: </strong>This descriptive cross-sectional study examined resilience, social support, and coping levels in 212 adult patients with diabetes mellitus in three diabetic comprehensive centers using validated instruments.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The study found an average resilience score of 73.4 (0-100) and a mean social support level of 68.3 (0-100). Participants scored lower in emotional/informational support (<i>M</i> = 66.06, <i>SD</i> = 24.43) than in other support types. The overall mean coping level was 2.75 (1-4).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Findings indicated that Arab Muslim patients diagnosed with diabetes mellitus exhibited moderate to acceptable levels of resilience, social support, and coping mechanisms. Further investigation is warranted to explore the interrelationships among these variables and their potential impact on diabetes outcomes.</p>","PeriodicalId":49969,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Transcultural Nursing","volume":" ","pages":"10436596251341766"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2025-05-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144152681","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Global Trends and Hot Topics in Nursing Studies on Immigrants: A Retrospective Bibliometric Analysis From 1975 to 2024.","authors":"Ayla Tuzcu İnce, Ayla Kaya","doi":"10.1177/10436596251340621","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/10436596251340621","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>This study is unique in that it is the first bibliometric analysis study addressing nursing studies on immigrants. This study aimed to evaluate global trends and current issues in the 49-year history of nursing studies on immigrants.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>This retrospective bibliometric analysis study was conducted with 832 data obtained from the WoSCC database on March 11, 2024. Bibliometrix Package in R software, VOSviewer, and WoSCC were used for data analysis.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The research findings were evidence that immigrant-related nursing studies were growing rapidly in the scientific world. While the most productive journal was the <i>Journal of Transcultural Nursing</i>, the most productive and collaborative country was the United States. \"Refugees,\" \"qualitative,\" \"health disparities,\" \"health literacy,\" and \"mental health\" were determined as hot topics in the field. \"COVID-19\" and \"migrant\" were global trends.</p><p><strong>Discussion: </strong>For studies to be planned regarding immigrants, nursing researchers can take into account the results of this study.</p>","PeriodicalId":49969,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Transcultural Nursing","volume":" ","pages":"10436596251340621"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2025-05-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144152678","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Integrated Islamic Doctrine to Promote Antiretroviral Therapy Adherence Among Southern Thai-Muslim Patients: Action Research Study.","authors":"Pajongsil Perngmark, Oatcharaphon Sahawiriyasin, Eleanor Holroyd","doi":"10.1177/10436596251337069","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/10436596251337069","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Antiretroviral therapy (ART) non-adherence has been found increasingly prevalent in Thailand. The Islamic belief system is seldom utilized to support ART adherence. This study aimed to develop and evaluate the feasibility of an integrated Islamic-based intervention program to promote ART adherence among Muslim patients with HIV/AIDS and inconsistent ART adherence in southern Thailand.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>An action research with a collaboration concept was utilized. In-depth interviews with ten patients and five health care providers were undertaken alongside participant observations. The program approaches were developed, comprising health education to address knowledge gaps and misunderstandings, motivation raising to strengthen patients' resolve during lengthy drug-taking periods, practice-based workshops, including follow-up and phone-call visits.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A qualitative audit demonstrated an ART adherence improvement. Stakeholders' satisfaction was expressed with the program components and activities.</p><p><strong>Discussion: </strong>Involving with Islamic doctrines could well support HIV-care services and increase patients' motivation in their lifelong ART adherence.</p>","PeriodicalId":49969,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Transcultural Nursing","volume":" ","pages":"10436596251337069"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2025-05-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144144322","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Ayman Tailakh, Yesenia Portillo, Elizabeth J Winokur
{"title":"Health Literacy and Preventive Health Behaviors Among Hispanics: Path Analysis Approach.","authors":"Ayman Tailakh, Yesenia Portillo, Elizabeth J Winokur","doi":"10.1177/10436596251343786","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/10436596251343786","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Health literacy is crucial for understanding and acting on health information. Inadequate health literacy is associated with poor health outcomes, particularly in underserved groups like Hispanics.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This descriptive, cross-sectional study explored the relationship between health literacy, demographics, and adherence to preventive health behaviors among Hispanic adults in spring 2021. Participants were recruited through convenience sampling in Southern California. Data were collected using the Newest Vital Sign and a self-administered health survey, with path analysis assessing health literacy and adherence predictors.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Among 149 adults, the model explained 62% of the variance in health literacy and 56.1% in adherence. Higher education (β = .74) and speaking English at home (β = .25) were statistically significant predictors of greater health literacy, which was strongly associated with better adherence (β = .51). Employment status negatively affected adherence (β = -.28, <i>p</i> = .001).</p><p><strong>Discussion: </strong>Organizational resources, education, and language proficiency are crucial for enhancing health literacy and promoting preventive behaviors. Tailored bilingual programs and educational initiatives should be prioritized to address these disparities.</p>","PeriodicalId":49969,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Transcultural Nursing","volume":" ","pages":"10436596251343786"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2025-05-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144136519","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Navigating Family Planning-Insights for Culturally Sensitive Reproductive Health Among Afghan Refugee Men in Türkiye: A Qualitative Study.","authors":"Ali Ögüncer, Nilgün Kuru Alici","doi":"10.1177/10436596251337070","DOIUrl":"10.1177/10436596251337070","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Men's decisions regarding family planning and reproductive health are as crucial as women's especially in societies where patriarchal norms are strong, such as among Afghan communities. In this context, there is a need for studies on the opinions and experiences of Afghan men who have immigrated to Türkiye regarding family planning.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>The study employed a phenomenological design and involved 20 Afghan refugee men. Data collection was performed through in-depth, semi-structured interviews.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Three main themes and their subthemes emerged from interviews: reproductive health and gender equity, enhancing family planning understanding, and navigating complex realities of family planning.</p><p><strong>Discussion: </strong>The influence of cultural and religious teachings on Afghan men's reproductive choices is evident, shaping their perceptions of familial and social responsibilities. The study offers evidence that the social norms of host countries may influence Afghan men's attitudes toward reproductive health and family planning.</p>","PeriodicalId":49969,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Transcultural Nursing","volume":" ","pages":"10436596251337070"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2025-05-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144095567","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Dula F Pacquiao, Patti Ludwig-Beymer, Hiba Wehbe-Alamah, Jehad O Halabi, Allison Maloney, Priscilla L Sagar, Jennifer Stephen, Raquel A Brown
{"title":"A Call to Action for Health Equity: White Paper by the TCNS Scholars Education Interest Group.","authors":"Dula F Pacquiao, Patti Ludwig-Beymer, Hiba Wehbe-Alamah, Jehad O Halabi, Allison Maloney, Priscilla L Sagar, Jennifer Stephen, Raquel A Brown","doi":"10.1177/10436596251337373","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/10436596251337373","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Despite significant initiatives to address adverse social determinants, excess burden of disease and mortality persist among diverse minorities and socially disadvantaged groups. Recent changes to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging programs have affected organizational efforts to increase participation of underrepresented groups.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>White Paper synthesizes initiatives designed to achieve health and health care equity and provides evidence from studies of different approaches.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Distinct differences in approaches and outcomes were found specific to mitigating health disparities from health care inequities. Individual- and organizational-level approaches tend to mitigate inequities in health care delivery but are insufficient in eradicating adverse social determinants of poor health among socially disadvantaged groups.</p><p><strong>Discussion: </strong>Organizational leaders and health care professionals are called upon to engage in multidisciplinary and multisectoral collaboration to influence public policies at the highest level of government and private stakeholders. Culturally competent approaches are envisioned to target individual-, organizational-, and community/societal-level changes.</p>","PeriodicalId":49969,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Transcultural Nursing","volume":" ","pages":"10436596251337373"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2025-05-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144081784","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Ghislaine Kobon Sissoko, Lisa Paganotti, David A Scalzitti
{"title":"Perspectives of Health Care Providers in Rural Côte d'Ivoire on the Influence of Traditional Beliefs on the Management of Rheumatic Heart Disease: A Qualitative Study.","authors":"Ghislaine Kobon Sissoko, Lisa Paganotti, David A Scalzitti","doi":"10.1177/10436596251331578","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/10436596251331578","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>This article explores the positions of rural Côte d'Ivoire health care practitioners on the role of traditional beliefs in treating Rheumatic Heart Disease (RHD), a disease in which cardiovascular mortality is still high worldwide. Health care decisions in this region are hugely influenced by traditional African medicine (TAM).</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A qualitative study was created using semi-structured interviews and focus groups with 24 health care experts. The themes and their significance were found using inductive thematic analysis.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The integration of contemporary and TAM, community engagement and collaboration, improving patient education and awareness, consideration of cultural beliefs and practices in care delivery, and tackling delayed care and diagnosis are highlighted as the five main areas for development.</p><p><strong>Discussion: </strong>The studies reveal possibilities for improving RHD control in rural Côte d'Ivoire. They emphasize the need for legislative action and cultural competency training to overcome challenges like cultural beliefs and budgetary constraints.</p>","PeriodicalId":49969,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Transcultural Nursing","volume":" ","pages":"10436596251331578"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2025-05-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144062994","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Individual Resilience among Adult Children of Parents with Bipolar Disorder in Chinese Society: An Inductive and Deductive Content Analysis Approach.","authors":"Sara Hsin-Yi Liu, Fei-Hsiu Hsiao, Shing-Chia Chen, Ming-Hsien Hsieh, Shu-Jen Shiau","doi":"10.1177/10436596241290786","DOIUrl":"10.1177/10436596241290786","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Nurses can help children of parents with mental illness discover their resilience. However, previous studies have focused on their experience in Western settings and have limited understanding of a Chinese cultural context. This study aims to explore individual resilience emerging from adult children's experience of living with parents with bipolar disorder in Chinese society within the framework of character strengths and possible cultural components.</p><p><strong>Methodology: </strong>A content analysis with both inductive and deductive approaches. Twenty adults participated in this study. Interviews were conducted while the participants' parents were hospitalized in an acute psychiatric hospital ward.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The framework of character strengths confirmed five emergent themes of individual resilience in this study: courage, temperance, humanity, knowledge and wisdom, and transcendence.</p><p><strong>Discussion: </strong>Character strengths are an adequate framework for understanding of individual resilience. Chinese adult children develop resilience by regulating their emotions, respecting their parents, engaging in self-discipline, and positively interpreting adversity.</p>","PeriodicalId":49969,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Transcultural Nursing","volume":" ","pages":"253-261"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2025-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142512034","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Leticia Lopez-Pedraza, Victor Fernandez-Alonso, Juan Francisco Velarde-Garcia, Raquel González-Hervias, María Garcia-Ines Alcalde, Petra Galiano-Fernandez, Beatriz Alvarez-Embarba
{"title":"The Perspective of Young Maghrebi People With a Migratory Background and Their Social Agents on Substance Use During the Migration Process: A Qualitative Study.","authors":"Leticia Lopez-Pedraza, Victor Fernandez-Alonso, Juan Francisco Velarde-Garcia, Raquel González-Hervias, María Garcia-Ines Alcalde, Petra Galiano-Fernandez, Beatriz Alvarez-Embarba","doi":"10.1177/10436596241297984","DOIUrl":"10.1177/10436596241297984","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>People with a migratory background often face traumatic experiences increasing the risk of mental health problems and substance use. It is important to gain a greater understanding of the perspectives of substance use among North African young people with a migratory background and social agents.</p><p><strong>Methodology: </strong>A qualitative phenomenological study was conducted. Purposive sampling methods were used to recruit 14 male participants and 9 social agents. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews and focus groups, and processed by thematic analysis.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Four themes were identified: beginning of cross-border consumption that worsens at the reception centers; different ways of obtaining and accessing substances; reasons leading to substance use; and mental health care needs during the migration process.</p><p><strong>Discussion: </strong>The implementation of individual-centered and culturally adapted psychosocial support programs can significantly contribute to mitigating psychological challenges, preventing substance use, and promoting greater well-being among people with a migratory background.</p>","PeriodicalId":49969,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Transcultural Nursing","volume":" ","pages":"243-252"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2025-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142734378","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Ebru Baysal, Miguel Rodriguez-Arrastia, Pablo Roman
{"title":"Innovative Game-Based Teaching Methods for Promoting Nursing Students' Cultural Competence and Attitudes Toward Refugees: An Explanatory Sequential Mixed Study.","authors":"Ebru Baysal, Miguel Rodriguez-Arrastia, Pablo Roman","doi":"10.1177/10436596241297986","DOIUrl":"10.1177/10436596241297986","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Nursing cultural competence is crucial for enhancing the quality of care for refugees. While innovative game-based teaching methods have been used to foster in a wide range of clinical competences, little is known about its use on refugees' care. This study aims to evaluate the effect of these methods on nursing students' cultural competence and attitudes toward refugees.</p><p><strong>Methodology: </strong>An explanatory sequential mixed design was conducted from March to May 2023.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>One-hundred forty-one nursing students participated. There were no statistically significant differences in total Outgroup Threat Perception Scale and Cultural Competence Assessment Scale scores between the experimental and control groups, pre- or post-intervention. However, students reported increased awareness and empathy for refugee issues.</p><p><strong>Discussion: </strong>The study showed that innovative game-based teaching methods effectively increased nursing students' awareness of health-related issues faced by refugees. It recommends incorporating transcultural nursing courses into curricula and professional training, with updated content on migration and refugee issues.</p>","PeriodicalId":49969,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Transcultural Nursing","volume":" ","pages":"290-302"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2025-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142631752","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}