scholarly journals How Do Adolescents Use Electronic Diaries? A Mixed-Methods Study Among Adolescents With Depressive Symptoms

10.2196/11711 ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 21 (2) ◽  
pp. e11711
Author(s):  
Kiki Metsäranta ◽  
Marjo Kurki ◽  
Maritta Valimaki ◽  
Minna Anttila
Keyword(s):  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Mixed Methods Study ◽  
Electronic Diaries

The Effect of Telephone Support on Depressive Symptoms Among HIV-Infected Pregnant Women in Thailand: An Embedded Mixed Methods Study

2013 ◽  
Vol 24 (5) ◽  
pp. e13-e24 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ratchneewan Ross ◽  
Wilaiphan Sawatphanit ◽  
Tatirat Suwansujarid ◽  
Andrea W. Stidham ◽  
Barbara L. Drew ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Mixed Methods Study ◽  
Telephone Support

scholarly journals The Impact of the Physical Environment on Depressive Symptoms of Older Residents Living in Care Homes: A Mixed Methods Study

2017 ◽  
Vol 58 (3) ◽  
pp. 438-447 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rachel Potter ◽  
Bart Sheehan ◽  
Rebecca Cain ◽  
James Griffin ◽  
Paul A Jennings
Keyword(s):  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Physical Environment ◽  
Mixed Methods Study ◽  
Care Homes ◽  
The Impact

scholarly journals Intervention intended to improve public health professionals’ self-efficacy in their efforts to detect and manage perinatal depressive symptoms among Thai women: a mixed-methods study

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nitikorn Phoosuwan ◽  
Pranee C. Lundberg ◽  
Sadiporn Phuthomdee ◽  
Leif Eriksson
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Mixed Methods Study ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Public Health Professionals ◽  
Perinatal Depressive Symptoms

Abstract Background Targeting perinatal depressive symptoms among women can reduce premature mortality. However, public health professionals (PHPs) in primary healthcare settings often have low self-efficacy for detection and management of perinatal depressive symptoms among women. This mixed-methods study was aimed at developing and evaluating a self-efficacy improvement programme (SIP) intended to increase PHPs’ self-efficacy in efforts to detect and manage perinatal depressive symptoms. Methods The SIP consisted of 1 day of theory and 4 weeks of practice. Sixty-six PHPs from sub-district health promotion hospitals (primary health care level) in Sakonnakhon, a north-eastern province in Thailand, were randomised into an intervention group (n = 33) and a control group (n = 33). Twenty-three of the intervention group participants also took part in focus group discussions (FGDs). Multiple linear regression and qualitative content analysis were used to analyse the data. Results After the SIP, the intervention group participants had higher self-efficacy score than those in the control group (p = 0.004). The FGDs resulted in four categories emerging: Having confidence, Changing knowledge and attitudes, Increasing perception of an important role, and Increasing awareness of performed function. Conclusions To enhance the ability of PHPs to detect and manage perinatal depressive symptoms, an intervention programme based on self-efficacy modification is recommended.

scholarly journals Depression, anxiety and psychological distress in patients with pulmonary hypertension: a mixed-methods study

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. e000876
Author(s):  
Yuka Takita ◽  
Yuko Takeda ◽  
Daisuke Fujisawa ◽  
Masaharu Kataoka ◽  
Takashi Kawakami ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pulmonary Hypertension ◽  
Psychological Distress ◽  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Side Effects ◽  
Mixed Methods Study ◽  
Physical And Mental Health ◽  
Patient Health ◽  
Pulmonary Arterial ◽  
Activity Restrictions

IntroductionPulmonary hypertension (PH) is a chronic and progressive disease. While prognoses have improved, PH patients still experience side effects and activity restrictions. Accordingly, the key questions asked by this study are ‘How many PH patients have depression/anxiety symptoms?’ and ‘Is there a difference in the symptoms and distress factors between pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) and chronic thromboembolic PH (CTEPH) patients, and how are they experiencing distress?’MethodsA mixed-methods study was conducted to collect and analyse quantitative and qualitative data. We administered questionnaires (Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) and Generalised Anxiety Disorder-7) and then conducted interviews with participants who reported moderate to severe depressive symptoms (PHQ-9 ≥10).ResultsSeventy-four participants were enrolled in the study, 25 with idiopathic PAH and 49 with CTEPH. Their average age was 55.2 years (PAH 42.7 years, CTEPH 61.5 years). Overall, 44.6% of participants had mild or more severe depressive symptoms (PHQ-9 ≥5) and 17.6% had moderate or more severe depressive symptoms (PHQ-9 ≥10). PAH patients had particularly high depressive symptoms (PHQ-9 ≥5: PAH 64.0%, CTEPH 34.7%; PHQ-9 ≥10: PAH 24%, CTEPH 14.3%). We extracted four common themes from the qualitative interview data on participants’ experience of psychological distress: ‘Loss of myself,’ ‘Isolation from my surroundings,’ ‘Hassle associated with oxygen therapy,’ and ‘Fear of illness progression/deterioration.’ One theme— ‘Suffering from side effects’—was extracted only for PAH patients, while another—‘Rumination on illness due to breathlessness’—was extracted only for CTEPH patients.Discussion and conclusionThe study found that PH patients are prone to depression. The identification of factors and themes that influence the psychological distress of PH patients is important information that can be used to improve the support for the physical and mental health of these patients. Interventions for these distress may contribute to improving the mental status of PH patients.

Determining Emotional Tone and Verbal Behavior in Patients With Tinnitus and Hyperacusis: An Exploratory Mixed-Methods Study

2019 ◽  
Vol 28 (3) ◽  
pp. 660-672
Author(s):  
Suzanne H. Kimball ◽  
Toby Hamilton ◽  
Erin Benear ◽  
Jonathan Baldwin
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Verbal Behavior ◽  
Coping Strategies ◽  
Mixed Methods Study ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Anxiety And Depression ◽  
Negative Consequences ◽  
Emotional Tone ◽  
Explanatory Mixed Methods ◽  
Quantitative Results

Purpose The purpose of this study was to evaluate the emotional tone and verbal behavior of social media users who self-identified as having tinnitus and/or hyperacusis that caused self-described negative consequences on daily life or health. Research Design and Method An explanatory mixed-methods design was utilized. Two hundred “initial” and 200 “reply” Facebook posts were collected from members of a tinnitus group and a hyperacusis group. Data were analyzed via the LIWC 2015 software program and compared to typical bloggers. As this was an explanatory mixed-methods study, we used qualitative thematic analyses to explain, interpret, and illustrate the quantitative results. Results Overall, quantitative results indicated lower overall emotional tone for all categories (tinnitus and hyperacusis, initial and reply), which was mostly influenced by higher negative emotion. Higher levels of authenticity or truth were found in the hyperacusis sample but not in the tinnitus sample. Lower levels of clout (social standing) were indicated in all groups, and a lower level of analytical thinking style (concepts and complex categories rather than narratives) was found in the hyperacusis sample. Additional analysis of the language indicated higher levels of sadness and anxiety in all groups and lower levels of anger, particularly for initial replies. These data support prior findings indicating higher levels of anxiety and depression in this patient population based on the actual words in blog posts and not from self-report questionnaires. Qualitative results identified 3 major themes from both the tinnitus and hyperacusis texts: suffering, negative emotional tone, and coping strategies. Conclusions Results from this study suggest support for the predominant clinical view that patients with tinnitus and hyperacusis have higher levels of anxiety and depression than the general population. The extent of the suffering described and patterns of coping strategies suggest clinical practice patterns and the need for research in implementing improved practice plans.

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