Psychometric properties of the Taiwanese version of the World Health Organization-Five Well-Being index

2012 ◽  
Vol 127 (4) ◽  
pp. 331-331 ◽  
Author(s):  
C.-H. Lin ◽  
S.-M. Lee ◽  
B.-J. Wu ◽  
L.-S. Huang ◽  
H.-J. Sun ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
World Health Organization ◽  
Well Being ◽  
World Health ◽  
The World ◽  
Health Organization

Kısa Cinsel Refah Ölçeğinin Türkçe Sürümü [Turkish Version of the Short Sexual Well-Being Scale]

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rafał Gerymski ◽  
Ezgi Nur Güvem
Keyword(s):  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
World Health Organization ◽  
Sexual Satisfaction ◽  
Well Being ◽  
World Health ◽  
Psychometric Validation ◽  
Turkish Version ◽  
The World ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
Health Organization

Sexual well-being is often mistakenly operationalized simply as sexual satisfaction. The concept of sexual well-being has been often used as an umbrella term for positive aspects of sexuality, apart from its negative spheres. A new concept of sexual well-being was proposed in line with the World Health Organization (WHO) definition of sexual health. The definition tried to enrich the concept of sexual well-being, but it did not solve the problem of its operationalization. Two separate studies were conducted for the psychometric validation of the Short Sexual Well-Being Scale. Short Sexual Well-Being Scales shows good psychometric properties in its original version. These properties are yet unknown for the its Turkish translation.

scholarly journals Deafening silence on a vital issue: The World Health Organization has ignored the sexuality of persons with disabilities

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christine Peta
Keyword(s):  
World Health Organization ◽  
Well Being ◽  
World Health ◽  
Human Beings ◽  
Persons With Disabilities ◽  
The Public ◽  
National Priority ◽  
Social Welfare System ◽  
The World ◽  
Health Organization

In 2016, the World Health Organization, through the Global Cooperation on Assistive Technology Initiative, issued the Priority Assistive Products List which is meant to be a guide to member states of the 50 assistive products needed for a basic health care and/or social welfare system; it is also a model from which nations can develop their national priority assistive products lists. The aim of this opinion paper is to share my views about the Priority Assistive Products List on the grounds that it makes no distinct mention of sexual assistive devices, yet research has indicated that sexuality is an area of great concern for persons with disabilities. In any case, sexuality forms a core part of being human, and it impacts on both the physical and mental well-being of all human beings. I conclude in part that, in its present format, the list perpetuates the myth that persons with disabilities are asexual beings who are innocent of sexual thoughts, feelings and experiences. The list also propagates the stereotype that sexuality is a sacred, private, bedroom matter that should be kept out of the public domain, to the detriment of the health and well-being of persons with disabilities.

scholarly journals Knowledge, Attitude and Practices of Breastfeeding-An Extensive Review

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 76-83
Author(s):  
Jesmin Sultana ◽  
Muhammad Rabiul Hossain ◽  
Nurun Nahar Fatema Begum ◽  
Nure Ishrat Nazme
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
World Health Organization ◽  
Exclusive Breastfeeding ◽  
Maternal Employment ◽  
Growth And Development ◽  
Well Being ◽  
World Health ◽  
Breast Feed ◽  
The World ◽  
Health Organization

 Breastfeeding has been accepted as the most vital intervention for reducing infant mortality and ensuring optimal growth and development of children. Breastfeeding is also considered as the most economical and easily accessible complete nutrition for every new born child1. Poor breastfeeding practices are widespread. It is estimated that sub-optimal breastfeeding, especially non-exclusive breastfeeding in the first 6 months of life, results in 1.4 million deaths and 10% of the disease burden in children younger than 5 years of age2. Reviews of studies from developing countries showed that infants who were not breast fed were 6 to 10 times more likely to die in the first months of life than infants who are breast fed3. The World Health Organization has stated that in 2000, only 16% of mothers in Pakistan exclusively breast feed for a period of three months, as compared to other developing countries where the ratio is higher like Bangladesh (46%), India (37%), and Sri Lanka (84%)4. More than 15% of 24 lakh child deaths could be averted in India by optimal breastfeeding practices5. The key to successful breastfeeding is Information, Education and Communication (IEC) strategies aimed at behavior change6. The World Health Organization (WHO) and United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) strongly recommends exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) for the first six months of life7. Variables that may influence breastfeeding include race, maternal age, maternal employment, level of education of parents, socio-economic status, insufficient milk supply, infant health problems, method of delivery, maternal interest and other related related factors8,9. Over the last decade, overwhelming scientific evidence supporting the integral role of breastfeeding in the survival, growth and development of a child, as well as the health and well-being of a mother has come to light10. Different studies were designed at national and international level to explore the knowledge, attitude and practices (kap) towards breastfeeding among postnatal mothers and factors that determine them1. Journal of Armed Forces Medical College Bangladesh Vol.11(2) 2015: 76-83

Psychometric properties of the world health organization disability assessment schedule II -12 Item (WHODAS II) in trauma patients

Injury ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 47 (5) ◽  
pp. 1104-1108 ◽  
Author(s):  
Masoumeh Abedzadeh–kalahroudi ◽  
Ebrahim Razi ◽  
Mojtaba Sehat ◽  
Mohsen Asadi-Lari
Keyword(s):  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
World Health Organization ◽  
World Health ◽  
Trauma Patients ◽  
Disability Assessment ◽  
The World ◽  
Health Organization

scholarly journals A Bizonytalanságintolerancia Skála rövidített változatának magyar nyelvű adaptációja

2021 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
pp. 103-120
Author(s):  
Zsidó N. András ◽  
Arató Nikolett ◽  
Inhóf Orsolya ◽  
Budai Timea ◽  
Stecina T. Diána ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
World Health Organization ◽  
Latent Variable ◽  
Intolerance Of Uncertainty ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Test Theory ◽  
World Health ◽  
Anxiety And Depression ◽  
Short Version ◽  
Health Organization

Bevezetés: A bizonytalanságintolerancia egy egyén alapvető képtelenségét jelenti a negatív események előfordulásának, valamint az ilyen események be nem jósolhatóságának elvi­ selésére. Az ebből fakadó állandósult stressz és túlzott aggodalom súlyos fizikai és men­ tális problémákhoz vezethet. Korábbi tanulmányok eredményei szerint a jelenség a szo­ rongásos és a depresszív pszichiátriai zavarok alapja lehet. Célkitűzés: A jelen tanulmány célja a Bizonytalanságintolerancia Skála rövidített változatának pszichometriai elemzése egy megfelelően nagy és az életkor szempontjából diverz magyar anyanyelvű mintán. Módszer: A keresztmetszeti kutatás keretében összesen 1297 fő (300 férfi és 993 nő, 4 fő nem válaszolt) töltötte ki a kérdőívcsomagot. A résztvevők átlagéletkora 44,6 év (SD = 22,44 év; terjedelem: 18–83 év). A rövidített Bizonytalanságintolerancia Skála mellett a résztve­ vők kitöltötték a World Health Organization Jól-lét Indexet, valamint a Beck Depresszió Leltár és a Spielberger-féle Vonásszorongás Skála rövidített változatát. A Bizonytalanság­ intolerancia Skála pszichometriai mutatóit klasszikus és modern tesztelméleti mód­ szerekkel is ellenőriztük. Eredmények: A Bizonytalanságintolerancia Skála megfelelő pszichometriai mutatókkal rendelkezik a vizsgált magyar mintán (McDonald­ω = 0,82 és 0,84). A kérdőív tételei jól diszkriminálnak a látens változó különböző szintjeivel rendel­ kező kitöltők között, és a kérdőív összességében megbízhatóan mér meglehetősen nagy szórástartományban (±2 szórás); tehát a bizonytalanságtűrés képességéről a populáció hozzávetőlegesen 95%-án képes információt szolgáltatni. A kérdőív skálái és összpontszáma az elvártak szerint összefüggést mutatnak rokon konstruktumokkal, mint pl. szorongás (r = 0,22–0,36; p < 0,001) és depresszió (r = 0,26–0,40; p < 0,001). Következtetések: Összességében a Bizonytalanságintolerancia Skála rövid változata magyar mintán is megbízható és érvényes kérdőív. Alkalmazható lehet a mentális egészség fejlesztése, a szorongás és a depresszió prevenciójára, valamint terápiás hatékonyságvizsgálat so­ rán is.Introduction: Intolerance of uncertainty refers to an individual’s fundamental inability to tolerate the occurrence of negative events as well as the unpredictability of such events. The resulting constant stress and excessive worry can lead to severe physical and mental problems. Previous studies suggest that it can serve as the root of anxiety and depression related psychiatric disorders. Aim: The aim of the present study was to present the psychometric properties of the short version of the Intolerance of Uncertainty Scale in a sufficiently large and age­diverse Hungarian sample. Method: A total of 1297 respondents (300 men and 993 women, 4 chose not to answer) completed the survey. The mean age of the participants was 44.63 years (SD = 22.44 years; range = 18–83 years). In addition to the Intolerance of Uncertainty Scale, participants completed the World Health Organization Well-Being Index, and the short versions of the Beck Depression Inventory, and the Spielberger Trait Anxiety Scale. The psychometric properties of the shortened Intolerance of Uncertainty Scale were tested using classical and modern test theory methods. Results: The shortened Intolerance of Uncertainty Scale has appropriate psychometric indicators on a Hungarian sample (McDonald’s ω = 0.82 and 0.84). The items of the questionnaire discriminated well between respondents with different levels of the latent variable, and the questionnaire measured well over a large deviation of scores (±2 SD); thus, it is able to provide information on the ability to tolerate uncertainty in approximately 95% of the population. The subscales and total score of the questionnaire correlated with related constructs as we previously expected, for instance anxiety (r = 0.22–0.36, p < 0.001) and depression (r = 0.26–0.40, p < 0.001). Conclusions: Overall, the short version of the Intolerance of Uncertainty Scale is also a reliable and valid questionnaire for the Hungarian sample. It can be used for efficacy testing of mental health promotion, anxiety and depression prevention, or therapeutic intervention.

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