Health Psychology OpenPub Date : 2020-12-04eCollection Date: 2020-07-01DOI: 10.1177/2055102920975975
Manik Ahuja, Esther Frimpong, Joy Okoro, Rajvi Wani, Sarah Armel
{"title":"Risk and protective factors for intention of contraception use among women in Ghana.","authors":"Manik Ahuja, Esther Frimpong, Joy Okoro, Rajvi Wani, Sarah Armel","doi":"10.1177/2055102920975975","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/2055102920975975","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The use of various forms of contraception in Ghana gained prominence after the government resorted to investing more in family planning programs when maternal mortality was declared an emergency in the country. In Ghana, the intention to use and actual usage of contraceptives is influenced by many factors, which may lead to non-usage or discontinuation. This quantitative study was conducted to determine risk and protective factors impacting on the intention and usage of contraceptives. Survey data from the Ghana 2014 Demographic and Health Survey (DHS) (<i>n</i> = 9396) was used. A sub-sample of 7661 women in their reproductive age were included in this study, who reported being sexually active within the last year. Logistic regression analyses were conducted to test the association between a broad range of risk and protective factors including religion, early sexual intercourse, frequency of sex, number of lifetime sexual partners with intention to use contraception. We controlled for income, educational attainment, and age. Overall (<i>n</i> = 3661; 47.8%) reported no intention of contraception use. Logistic regression analysis revealed that no formal education (OR = 1.49; 95% CI, 1.29-1.72; <i>p</i> < 0.001), and primary school as highest educational level (OR = 1.19; 95% CI, 1.04-1.25; <i>p</i> < 0.001), Islamic religion (OR = 0.73; 95% CI, 0.59-0.90; <i>p</i> < 0.001), not currently employed (OR = 1.50; 95% CI, 1.34-1.69; <i>p</i> < 0.001), husband opposing contraception use (OR = 2.19; 95% CI, 1.42-3.46; <i>p</i> < 0.001), and currently pregnant (OR = 1.30; 95% CI, 1.09-1.54; <i>p</i> < 0.001) were also positively associated with no intention of use. Engaging religious leaders for advocacy in the community was identified as an approach to address barriers and increase awareness on contraceptive use. Targeted family planning programs should intensify public education on safe sex behaviors.</p>","PeriodicalId":55856,"journal":{"name":"Health Psychology Open","volume":" ","pages":"2055102920975975"},"PeriodicalIF":2.9,"publicationDate":"2020-12-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1177/2055102920975975","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"38732257","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}
Health Psychology OpenPub Date : 2020-12-03eCollection Date: 2020-07-01DOI: 10.1177/2055102920975272
Nguyen Xuan Long, Tran Thi Phung, Nguyen Bao Ngoc, Dao Thi Dieu Linh, Ta Nhat Anh, Nguyen Thi Mai Lan, Nguyen Thi Thang, Vu Thu Trang, Nguyen Viet Hung, Nguyen Hiep Thuong, Nguyen Van Hieu, Hoang Van Minh
{"title":"Self-reported psychological distress among caregivers of patients with cancer: Findings from a health facility-based study in Vietnam 2019.","authors":"Nguyen Xuan Long, Tran Thi Phung, Nguyen Bao Ngoc, Dao Thi Dieu Linh, Ta Nhat Anh, Nguyen Thi Mai Lan, Nguyen Thi Thang, Vu Thu Trang, Nguyen Viet Hung, Nguyen Hiep Thuong, Nguyen Van Hieu, Hoang Van Minh","doi":"10.1177/2055102920975272","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/2055102920975272","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>In Vietnam, little is elucidated in scientific literatures about the mental health of caregivers of people with cancer. We conducted a cross-sectional study to report the situation and correlates of self-reported psychological distress among caregivers of cancer patients in Vietnam in 2019. Multiple logistic and linear regression analyses were performed. A total of 16.5% of the study participants had psychological distress. Respondent's mean score of negative emotion was 7.6 ± 2. Educational level and type of support were significantly associated with having psychological distress among caregivers. Gender, occupation, financial difficulty, treatment belief and social support significantly correlated to psychological distress level of caregivers.</p>","PeriodicalId":55856,"journal":{"name":"Health Psychology Open","volume":" ","pages":"2055102920975272"},"PeriodicalIF":2.9,"publicationDate":"2020-12-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1177/2055102920975272","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"38732256","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}
Health Psychology OpenPub Date : 2020-11-24eCollection Date: 2020-07-01DOI: 10.1177/2055102920975969
Line Wisting, Cecilie Siegwarth, Torild Skrivarhaug, Knut Dahl-Jørgensen, Øyvind Rø
{"title":"The impact of psychological aspects, age, and BMI on eating disorder psychopathology among adult males and females with type 1 diabetes.","authors":"Line Wisting, Cecilie Siegwarth, Torild Skrivarhaug, Knut Dahl-Jørgensen, Øyvind Rø","doi":"10.1177/2055102920975969","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/2055102920975969","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study investigated correlates of eating disorder (ED) psychopathology among adults with type 1 diabetes (T1D). A total of 282 males (<i>n</i> = 112) and females (<i>n</i> = 170) with T1D (18-79 years) participated. Overall, psychological aspects (i.e. illness perceptions, coping strategies, insulin beliefs, anxiety, and depression) were associated with ED psychopathology. Associations were generally stronger among females than males. In a regression model, age, BMI, personal control, and anxiety explained 51% of the variance in ED psychopathology among females, whereas BMI, personal control, and anxiety explained 47% of the variance among males. Greater clinical awareness of health psychological aspects may contribute to reduce the risk of developing ED.</p>","PeriodicalId":55856,"journal":{"name":"Health Psychology Open","volume":" ","pages":"2055102920975969"},"PeriodicalIF":2.9,"publicationDate":"2020-11-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1177/2055102920975969","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"38679544","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}
Health Psychology OpenPub Date : 2020-11-24eCollection Date: 2020-07-01DOI: 10.1177/2055102920974245
Magdalena Leszko, Lauren Keenan-Devlin, William A Grobman, Britney Smart, Ann Borders, Daniel K Mroczek
{"title":"Is there a relationship between personality traits and fruit and vegetable intake among pregnant women?","authors":"Magdalena Leszko, Lauren Keenan-Devlin, William A Grobman, Britney Smart, Ann Borders, Daniel K Mroczek","doi":"10.1177/2055102920974245","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/2055102920974245","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Previous studies have shown that certain personality traits such as neuroticism and conscientiousness influence dietary choices. Pregnancy is a unique period in a woman's life during which most women are highly intrinsically and extrinsically motivated to start a diet rich in fruit and vegetables. Yet, an adequate consumption of fruits and vegetables remains a challenge for many women. The present study investigates the relationships between personality traits and fish, dairy, fruit, and vegetable intake. Data was collected from 602 pregnant women and analyzed using descriptive statistics and hierarchical regression analyses in order to examine predictive relationships between the variables of interest. The results demonstrated that high scores in openness to experience, older maternal age, higher income, and educational attainment were positively associated with increased fish, vegetable, and fruit intake. These findings have important implications for interventions that seek to improve eating behaviors of pregnant women, thereby increasing the health of their pregnancies.</p>","PeriodicalId":55856,"journal":{"name":"Health Psychology Open","volume":" ","pages":"2055102920974245"},"PeriodicalIF":2.9,"publicationDate":"2020-11-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1177/2055102920974245","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"38679543","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}
Health Psychology OpenPub Date : 2020-11-13eCollection Date: 2020-07-01DOI: 10.1177/2055102920973253
Quynh Anh Tran, Vu Thuy Huong Le, Thi Hong Diem Nguyen
{"title":"Depressive symptoms and suicidal ideation among Vietnamese students aged 13-17: Results from a cross-sectional study throughout four geographical regions of Vietnam.","authors":"Quynh Anh Tran, Vu Thuy Huong Le, Thi Hong Diem Nguyen","doi":"10.1177/2055102920973253","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/2055102920973253","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>We conducted a cross-sectional study in four provinces located in four different geographical areas in Vietnam to examine the prevalence and associated factors of depression and suicide ideation among school students aged 13-17. A sample of 6407 students from secondary school and high school participated in our survey to complete self-reported questionnaires. Depressive symptoms were measured by the Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression scale (CES-D). Suicidal ideation and associated factors were measured by the Global School Student Health Survey (GSHS) questionnaire. We found that 31.7% of students had depressive symptoms, and 11% reported suicidal ideation during the last year. Female students and older students were more at risk of experiencing depressive symptoms and suicidal ideation than male students and younger students. Bullying, violence, smoking, and alcohol consumption appear as risk factors, while a good relationship with parents/guardians may protect school students from having depressive symptoms and suicidal ideation.</p>","PeriodicalId":55856,"journal":{"name":"Health Psychology Open","volume":" ","pages":"2055102920973253"},"PeriodicalIF":2.9,"publicationDate":"2020-11-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1177/2055102920973253","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"38645358","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}
Health Psychology OpenPub Date : 2020-11-06eCollection Date: 2020-07-01DOI: 10.1177/2055102920970416
Mohamed Fteiha, Narmeen Awwad
{"title":"Emotional intelligence and its relationship with stress coping style.","authors":"Mohamed Fteiha, Narmeen Awwad","doi":"10.1177/2055102920970416","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/2055102920970416","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study investigated the relationship between emotional intelligence and stress coping style in a group of 265 students, using Goleman's Theory of Emotional Intelligence. Findings indicated highest mean value of emotional intelligence for motivation and empathy. Majority students showed active problem and emotional coping behavior; however, a strong, positive correlation between emotional intelligence and stress coping style was found for the domains associated with Active Emotional and Problem Coping (α ⩽ 0.05). It revealed that students are efficient in utilizing stress coping strategies and recommended that professors should provide guidance to students regarding emotional intelligence and stress coping styles.</p>","PeriodicalId":55856,"journal":{"name":"Health Psychology Open","volume":" ","pages":"2055102920970416"},"PeriodicalIF":2.9,"publicationDate":"2020-11-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1177/2055102920970416","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"38631209","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}
Health Psychology OpenPub Date : 2020-11-03eCollection Date: 2020-07-01DOI: 10.1177/2055102920971494
Anthony Fitzdonald Davies, Patrick Hill, Daniel Fay, Annily Dee, Cosima Locher
{"title":"Body Reprogramming: Reframing the Fibromyalgia narrative and providing an integrative therapeutic model.","authors":"Anthony Fitzdonald Davies, Patrick Hill, Daniel Fay, Annily Dee, Cosima Locher","doi":"10.1177/2055102920971494","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/2055102920971494","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>We propose a theory known as the Hyland model to help conceptualise Fibromyalgia within a complex adaptive control system. A fundamental assumption is that symptom generating mechanisms are causally connected, forming a network that has emergent properties. An illness narrative has been developed which has a 'goodness of fit' with the lived experience of those with Fibromyalgia. The theory guides management within the clinical setting and incorporates current evidence-based therapeutic strategies, within a multi-modal intervention described as 'Body Reprogramming'. This intervention focuses on non-pharmacological and lifestyle-based considerations. The theoretical framework also helps explain why modest therapeutic effects are gained from current pharmacological options.</p>","PeriodicalId":55856,"journal":{"name":"Health Psychology Open","volume":" ","pages":"2055102920971494"},"PeriodicalIF":2.9,"publicationDate":"2020-11-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1177/2055102920971494","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"39814808","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}
Health Psychology OpenPub Date : 2020-10-28eCollection Date: 2020-07-01DOI: 10.1177/2055102920967244
Pham Tien Nam, Pham Thanh Tung, Nguyen Hanh Dung, Duong Hoang An, Bui Dang The Anh, Quan Bich Diep, Kim Bao Giang, Dang Huong Giang, Ngo Thi Thu Hien, Pham Ngoc Hung, Nguyen Thi Thanh Huong, Bui Phuong Linh, Dao Thi Dieu Linh, Nguyen Xuan Long, Hoang Gia Thu, Duong Viet Tuan, Nguyen Huu Tu, Hoang Van Minh
{"title":"Prevalence of smoking among health science students in Vietnam in 2018 and associated factors: A cross-sectional study.","authors":"Pham Tien Nam, Pham Thanh Tung, Nguyen Hanh Dung, Duong Hoang An, Bui Dang The Anh, Quan Bich Diep, Kim Bao Giang, Dang Huong Giang, Ngo Thi Thu Hien, Pham Ngoc Hung, Nguyen Thi Thanh Huong, Bui Phuong Linh, Dao Thi Dieu Linh, Nguyen Xuan Long, Hoang Gia Thu, Duong Viet Tuan, Nguyen Huu Tu, Hoang Van Minh","doi":"10.1177/2055102920967244","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/2055102920967244","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Smoking is a global health problem among health science students. The objectives of this study were to estimate the prevalence of smoking and to examine associated factors among health science students from five universities in Vietnam. Among 5946 participants (95.0% response rate), the smoking prevalence was 19.2% (95% CI:17.4-21.0%) among male students and 2.9% (95% CI:2.4-3.5%) among female students. In the multivariable regression models, significant factors for smoking were the perceived financial burden, the respondent's year in university, a non-self-determined motivation profile, self-reported depression and/or anxiety, the level of vigorous physical activity, and alcohol drinking.</p>","PeriodicalId":55856,"journal":{"name":"Health Psychology Open","volume":" ","pages":"2055102920967244"},"PeriodicalIF":2.9,"publicationDate":"2020-10-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1177/2055102920967244","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"38614416","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}
Health Psychology OpenPub Date : 2020-10-26eCollection Date: 2020-07-01DOI: 10.1177/2055102920967258
Steve Thill, Claude Houssemand, Anne Pignault
{"title":"Effects of meaning in life and of work on health in unemployment.","authors":"Steve Thill, Claude Houssemand, Anne Pignault","doi":"10.1177/2055102920967258","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/2055102920967258","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>In line with the meaning making theory, people experience a discrepancy when their appraised meaning of a situation is in conflict with their general meaning framework. We wanted to replicate this result in the context of unemployment. Heren the meaning of work and meaning in life influenced the perception of unemployment and consequently had an impact on mental health. This study points to new ways of thinking about unemployment and career transitions. Whereas the COVID-19-induced economic crisis will see millions of people losing their jobs, these results could assist counselors in helping unemployed people better understand the experiences they are going through.</p>","PeriodicalId":55856,"journal":{"name":"Health Psychology Open","volume":" ","pages":"2055102920967258"},"PeriodicalIF":2.9,"publicationDate":"2020-10-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1177/2055102920967258","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"38711280","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}
Health Psychology OpenPub Date : 2020-10-20eCollection Date: 2020-07-01DOI: 10.1177/2055102920965053
Wendy Wen Li, Guojun Xie
{"title":"Personality and job satisfaction among Chinese health practitioners: The mediating role of professional quality of life.","authors":"Wendy Wen Li, Guojun Xie","doi":"10.1177/2055102920965053","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/2055102920965053","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study aims to explore mediating effects of professional quality of life on the relationship between big-five personality traits and job satisfaction in a Chinese healthcare setting. A total of 1620 Chinese healthcare professionals were recruited to participate in a randomised cross-sectional survey. The results suggest that professional quality of life transmitted the effect of personality to job satisfaction. Specifically, compassion satisfaction and burnout mediated the positive effect of extraversion, agreeableness, conscientiousness, and openness upon job satisfaction; as well as mediated negative effects of neuroticism upon job satisfaction. Secondary traumatic stress mediated the positive effect of extraversion upon job satisfaction. The paper also discusses the cultural factors contributing to the mediating effects and implications offered by the study at the macro, messo, and micro levels.</p>","PeriodicalId":55856,"journal":{"name":"Health Psychology Open","volume":" ","pages":"2055102920965053"},"PeriodicalIF":2.9,"publicationDate":"2020-10-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1177/2055102920965053","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"38592431","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}