Mental Disorders in Firefighters Following Large-Scale Disaster

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-14 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shannon L. Wagner ◽  
Nicole White ◽  
Christine Randall ◽  
Cheryl Regehr ◽  
Marc White ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Disorders ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Sociodemographic Factors ◽  
Major Depressive ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Future Work ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Present Systematic Review ◽  
Disaster Exposure ◽  
Cross National

ABSTRACT Firefighting service is known to involve high rates of exposure to potentially traumatic situations, and research on mental health in firefighting populations is of critical importance in understanding the impact of occupational exposure. To date, the literature concerning prevalence of trauma-related mental disorders such as posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) has not distinguished between symptomology associated routine duty-related exposure and exposure to large-scale disaster. The present systematic review synthesizes a heterogeneous cross-national literature on large-scale disaster exposure in firefighters and provides support for the hypothesis that the prevalence of PTSD, major depressive disorder, and anxiety disorders are elevated in firefighters compared with rates observed in the general population. In addition, we conducted narrative synthesis concerning several commonly assessed predictive factors for disorder and found that sociodemographic factors appear to bear a weak relationship to mental disorder, while incident-related factors, such as severity and duration of disaster exposure, bear a stronger and more consistent relationship to the development of PTSD and depression in cross-national samples. Future work should expand on these preliminary findings to better understand the impact of disaster exposure in firefighting personnel.

Toward a Model of Brand Creation for International Large-Scale Sporting Events: The Impact of Leadership, Context, and Nature of the Event

2008 ◽  
Vol 22 (5) ◽  
pp. 526-549 ◽  
Author(s):  
Milena M. Parent ◽  
Benoit Séguin
Keyword(s):  
Large Scale ◽  
Sporting Events ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Initial Event ◽  
Leadership Group ◽  
Leadership Context ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Communication Paths ◽  
Brand Creation

The purpose of this study was to develop a model of brand creation for one-off large-scale sporting events. A case study of the 2005 Montreal FINA (Fédération Internationale de Natation) World Championships highlighted the importance of the leadership group (which must include individuals with political/networking, business/management, and sport/event skills), the context, and the nature of the event for creating the event’s brand. The importance of each aspect is suggested to vary depending on the situation. For example, the lack of an initial event brand will result in the leadership group having the greatest impact on the event’s brand creation process. Findings also highlighted differing communication paths for internal and external stakeholders. Thus, this study contributes to the literature by focusing on brand creation and its related factors instead of the management and outcomes of a brand.

Impact of Privacy Issues on Successful Implementation of Personalized Medicare System

2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 96-115
Author(s):  
Sandip Bisui ◽  
Subhas C. Misra
Keyword(s):  
Large Scale ◽  
Healthcare Management ◽  
Genomic Variation ◽  
Successful Implementation ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Privacy Concerns ◽  
Novel Approach ◽  
Impact Of Technology ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Privacy Issues

Personalized medicare systems is an emerging field of research, which bears the potential to significantly reduce healthcare expenditures and treatment errors and thereby to revolutionize the entire treatment procedure. In this novel approach, genomic variation in different individuals is duly taken into consideration. However, there exist several serious issues (e.g. privacy concerns) that provide hindrance to large-scale adoption of this medicare system. The main objective of this study has been to identify the privacy issues and to evaluate their impact on successful implementation of this novel medical treatment. The methodology used is empirical and is based on a survey-based post facto procedure. The data collected from the survey are analyzed by using the method of structural modelling analysis. This is an original study in the realm of healthcare management, which reveals that the technology related factors and privacy concerns have considerable impact on the successful implementation of personalized medicare system on a large scale. But the privacy concerns have no significant moderating effect on the impact of technology related factors, so far, the success of implementation of personalized medicine is concerned.

Altered Appearance from Cancer

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nicole Paraskeva ◽  
Alex Clarke ◽  
Diana Harcourt
Keyword(s):  
Cognitive Processes ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Research Collaboration ◽  
Predisposing Factors ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Appearance Changes ◽  
Research Studies

Abstract: This chapter delineates various appearance alterations that can result from cancer and its treatment. It focuses on describing the impact of appearance changes involving weight, scarring from surgery, alopecia, ascites, and lymphedema. It also examines the influence of patient-related factors (i.e., gender, age) and treatment-related factors on appearance-related distress. Various models of adjustment to alterations in appearance are presented with particular attention to predisposing factors, intervening cognitive processes, and measurable outcomes identified by large-scale research studies conducted by the Appearance Research Collaboration. Finally, the chapter identifies gaps in knowledge and directions for future research needed to advance the understanding of an individual’s experiences of living with an altered appearance due to cancer.

scholarly journals The impact of sociodemographic factors on academic achievements among high school students in Indonesia

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 1114
Author(s):  
Deri Indrahadi ◽  
Amika Wardana
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Academic Achievement ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Sociodemographic Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
School Students ◽  
School Factors ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Academic Achievements ◽  
The Impact

<span>This study aimed to examine the effect of sociodemographic, student and school factors on the academic achievement of high school students in Indonesia. Using the cross-sectional survey data from the 2015 Indonesian Family Life Survey (IFLS) particularly involving 1,421 respondents (of the academic performances during their school years), the study run multiple regression analysis to examine the influences of their parents’ sociodemographic, students and other school-related factors on their academic achievements during their school years. As the results, it was revealed that the sociodemographic factors, students and schools predict significantly academic achievement of students in Indonesia. The results provided feedback to students and parents, schools and education policymakers in improving student academic achievement.</span>

scholarly journals Quality of life during the epidemic of COVID-19 and its associated factors among enterprise workers in East China

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiaoxiao Chen ◽  
Qian Xu ◽  
Haijiang Lin ◽  
Jianfu Zhu ◽  
Yue Chen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Life Quality ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Home Ventilation ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Background: The COVID-19 related lockdown and home confinement might have an important impact on the quality of life in enterprise workers. We investigated the quality of life during the epidemic in enterprise workers who just returned to work, and assessed its potential influencing factors to have a better understanding of the impact of COVID-19 epidemic lockdown and home confinement. Methods: This was a cross-sectional study of enterprise workers conducted in Deqing and Taizhou, Zhejiang Province, China. The Chinese version of EQ5D was used to assess life quality, and information about general characteristics and COVID-19 related factors was collected by a structured questionnaire, which was distributed through the social application “WeChat”. Results: A total of 2,435 participants were enrolled, 59.5% of which worked in Deqing. About 50% of the participants reported worries about the COVID-2019 epidemic and 40.1% had a centralized or home quarantine during the epidemic. The mean EQ-5D score and VAS were 0.990 and 93.5. Multiple logistic regression showed that the quality of life measures was related to physical activities (ORad=0.46) and keeping home ventilation (ORad=0.04) in Deqing, and were related to wearing a mask when going out (ORad=0.35), keeping home ventilation (ORad=0.16), unmarried status (ORad=2.38) and having a centralized or home quarantine (ORad=1.64) in Taizhou,Conclusions: The quality of life for returning enterprise workers in areas with different risks of COVID-19 was affected by different factors. Associated factors identified from this study would help develop proper intervention measures for enterprise workers to reduce the impact of large-scale public health events like the COVID-19 on their quality of life.

scholarly journals Quality of life during the epidemic of COVID-19 and its associated factors among enterprise workers in East China

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiaoxiao Chen ◽  
Qian Xu ◽  
Haijiang Lin ◽  
Jianfu Zhu ◽  
Yue Chen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Life Quality ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Home Ventilation ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Background: The COVID-19 related lockdown and home confinement might have an important impact on the quality of life in enterprise workers. We investigated the quality of life during the epidemic in enterprise workers who just returned to work, and assessed its potential influencing factors to have a better understanding of the impact of COVID-19 epidemic lockdown and home confinement.Methods: This was a cross-sectional study of enterprise workers conducted in Deqing and Taizhou, Zhejiang Province, China. The Chinese version of EQ5D was used to assess life quality, and information about general characteristics and COVID-19 related factors was collected by a structured questionnaire, which was distributed through the social application “WeChat”.Results: A total of 2,435 participants were enrolled, 59.5% of which worked in Deqing. About 50% of the participants reported worries about the COVID-2019 epidemic and 40.1% had a centralized or home quarantine during the epidemic. The mean EQ-5D score and VAS were 0.990 and 93.5. Multiple logistic regression showed that the quality of life measures was related to physical activities (ORad=0.46) and keeping home ventilation (ORad=0.04) in Deqing, and were related to wearing a mask when going out (ORad=0.35), keeping home ventilation (ORad=0.16), unmarried status (ORad=2.38) and having a centralized or home quarantine (ORad=1.64) in Taizhou,Conclusions: The quality of life for returning enterprise workers in areas with different risks of COVID-19 was affected by different factors. Associated factors identified from this study would help develop proper intervention measures for enterprise workers to reduce the impact of large-scale public health events like the COVID-19 on their quality of life.

Mental health and academic failure among first-year university students in South Africa

2020 ◽  
pp. 008124632096320
Author(s):  
Jason Bantjes ◽  
Wylene Saal ◽  
Franco Gericke ◽  
Christine Lochner ◽  
Janine Roos ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Disorders ◽  
Regression Models ◽  
Common Mental Disorders ◽  
Population Attributable Risk ◽  
Academic Failure ◽  
Sociodemographic Factors ◽  
First Year ◽  
Major Depressive ◽  
Logistic Regression Models ◽  
Hyperactivity Disorder

Universities in South Africa face ongoing challenges with low rates of academic attainment and high rates of attrition. Our aims were to (1) investigate the extent to which common mental disorders evaluated early in the first year predict academic failure at the end of the year, controlling for sociodemographic factors and (2) establish the potential reduction in prevalence of failure that could be achieved by effectively treating associated mental disorders. Self-report data were collected from first-year students ( n = 1402) via an online survey at the end of the first semester. Participants were assessed for six common mental disorders. Academic performance data were subsequently obtained from institutional records at the end of the year. Bivariate and multivariate logistic regression models were used to identify the best sociodemographic and mental health predictors of academic failure. Population attributable risk analysis was used to assess the potential impact of treating associated mental disorders. In multivariate logistic regression models controlling for significant sociodemographic factors, the odds of failure were elevated among students with major depressive disorder (aOR = 3.69) and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (aOR = 2.05). Population attributable risk analysis suggests that providing effective treatment to students with major depressive disorder and/or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder could yield a 6.5% absolute reduction in prevalence of academic failure (equivalent to a 23.0% proportional reduction in prevalence of academic failure). Providing effective and accessible campus-based mental healthcare services is integral to supporting students’ academic attainment and promoting transformation at South African universities.

scholarly journals A multipath model of salesperson performance in the financial services industry

2017 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 195-213
Author(s):  
Jose Varghese ◽  
Manoj Edward ◽  
Sunil Sahadev
Keyword(s):  
Financial Services ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Customer Orientation ◽  
Structural Equations ◽  
Mediating Effect ◽  
Salesperson Performance ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Impact

Purpose The study looks at how salesperson’s customer orientation (SCO) mediates the impact of a host of organisational, job-related and personality-related factors on salesperson performance. Previous studies that have considered the impact of customer orientation on performance have often considered a limited number of antecedent variables which has led to inconsistent results. The purpose of this paper is to address this concern by considering the multiple effects of several independent variables. Design/methodology/approach The conceptual model was tested through a large-scale survey of financial services salespersons in India. A total of 1,106 respondents participated in the survey. The data were analysed through structural equations modelling. Sobel’s test was employed to test the mediating effects. Findings The study found that customer orientation has a significant mediating effect in the case of several antecedent variables. The impact of variables like perceived supportive work environment, experienced meaningfulness, organisational identification, salesperson agreeableness and salesperson instability on salesperson performance is seen to be partially or fully mediated by SCO. Research limitations/implications The cross-sectional design and the convenience sampling methodology are the main limitations of the study. Practical implications The study develops a more holistic, multipath model which can help managers as a guideline in recruiting and selecting salespersons. The importance of customer orientation points towards the need for better attitudinal training. Originality/value Theoretically, the paper highlights the need for developing more comprehensive models for considering the consequences of customer orientation and related issues. The multipath model addresses several calls for research on testing different antecedents of customer orientation as well as how customer orientation enhances salesperson performance.

scholarly journals Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on mental health of nursing students in Japan: protocol for a cross-sectional study

BMJ Open ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (12) ◽  
pp. e055916
Author(s):  
Jun Kako ◽  
Yoshiyasu Ito ◽  
Kohei Kajiwara ◽  
Yasutaka Kimura ◽  
Takahiro Kakeda ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Nursing Students ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Impact

IntroductionThe COVID-19 pandemic is spreading globally with a high risk of mortality. It is also significantly affecting mental health. For nursing students, the impact of COVID-19 on mental health is predicted to be significant; however, sufficient data have not been obtained. Therefore, this study will aim to assess the mental health of nursing students and evaluate the related factors.Methods and analysisThis proposed study is a cross-sectional survey using a self-report questionnaire. An online questionnaire will be distributed among all nursing students of eight universities in Japan. The survey questionnaire will consist of questions related to demography, life satisfaction, fear of COVID-19, mental health and physical activities. The target sample size is 1300 nursing students. We will calculate descriptive statistics for each measurement item and perform univariate and logistic regression analyses to evaluate the potential risk factors for anxiety, depression and insomnia symptoms in nursing students. The strength of association will be assessed using the OR and its 95% CIs. Statistical significance will be set at a p<0.05.Ethics and disseminationThe protocol was approved by the Institutional Review Board (IRB) of the University of Hyogo on 22 March 2021 (ID: 2020F29). In addition, all of the participating facilities required ethical approval from their local IRBs. The findings will be disseminated through peer-reviewed publications and conference presentations. We believe that the proposed large-scale investigation of the mental health of nursing students during the COVID-19 pandemic and the relationship between mental health and fear of COVID-19 are novel and will be a strength of this study.

scholarly journals Quality of life during the epidemic of COVID-19 and its associated factors among enterprise workers in East China

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiaoxiao Chen ◽  
Qian Xu ◽  
Haijiang Lin ◽  
Jianfu Zhu ◽  
Yue Chen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Influencing Factors ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Life Quality ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Home Ventilation ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Background The COVID-19 related lockdown and home confinement might have an important impact on the quality of life in enterprise workers. We investigated the quality of life during the epidemic in enterprise workers who just returned to work, and assessed its potential influencing factors to have a better understanding of the impact of COVID-19 epidemic lockdown and home confinement. Methods This was a cross-sectional study of enterprise workers conducted in Deqing and Taizhou, Zhejiang Province, China. The Chinese version of EQ5D was used to assess life quality, and information about general characteristics and COVID-19 related factors was collected by a structured questionnaire, which was distributed through the social application “WeChat”. Multiple liner regression was used to investigate potential influencing factors. Results A total of 2420 participants were enrolled, 59.5% of which worked in Deqing. About 50% of the participants reported worries about the COVID-2019 epidemic and 40.2% had a centralized or home quarantine during the epidemic. The mean EQ-5D score and VAS were 0.990 and 93.5. Multiple liner regression showed that the quality of life measures was related to physical activities (β = 0.006) and keeping home ventilation (β = 0.063) in Deqing, and were related to wearing a mask when going out (β = 0.014), keeping home ventilation (β = 0.061), other marital status (β = − 0.011), worry about the epidemic (β = − 0.005) and having a centralized or home quarantine (β = − 0.005) in Taizhou. Conclusions The quality of life for returning enterprise workers in areas with different risks of COVID-19 was affected by different factors. Associated factors identified from this study would help develop proper intervention measures for enterprise workers to reduce the impact of large-scale public health events like the COVID-19 on their quality of life.

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