scholarly journals NEGLIGENCE OF WOMEN HEALTH IN INDIA:ROLE OF GENDER BIASNESS AND OTHER SOCIO-CULTURAL ISSUES

2020 ◽  
pp. 5-9
Author(s):  
Shipra Shukla
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Developing Countries ◽  
Physical Health ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
Cultural Issues ◽  
Women Health ◽  
The Status ◽  
Condition Of Women ◽  
Cultural Causes ◽  
Status Of Women

Women health is one of most neglected issues in developing countries like India. Though in past few years there has increase in awareness about rights of women and their health issues still we have long way to go. This paper talks the status of women health in India and how they are unaware about their health and facilities they can acquire to improve on their health. The women of India are not much concerned about their health; either we talk about physical health or mental health. In this paper, I have also discussed about different socio-cultural causes that led to this condition of women health, specially the role that gender biasness plays in poor condition of women health. This paper also talks about how such issues can be addressed and resolved.

scholarly journals Heard, known and safe in general practice? An interview study with patients with severe and persistent mental illness

BJGP Open ◽  
2021 ◽  
pp. BJGPO.2021.0201
Author(s):  
Nancy Jennifer Sturman ◽  
Ryan Williams ◽  
Marianne Wyder ◽  
Johanna Lynch
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mental Illness ◽  
General Practice ◽  
Physical Health ◽  
Mental Healthcare ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
Persistent Mental Illness ◽  
Community Mental Health Clinics

BackgroundAlthough GPs provide care to many patients with severe and persistent mental illness, the role and skillset of the GP in this space are contested. Patients are less satisfied with GP care of mental health than physical health issues.AimTo explore patient expectations and experiences of GP roles in their mental health, and identify opportunities for improving mental health care in general practice.Design & settingPatient participants were recruited from community mental health clinics in Brisbane, Australia.MethodIndividual semi-structured interviews were conducted with a convenience sample of patients. Interviews were audio-recorded and transcribed professionally. The authors conducted an inductive thematic analysis, attending to participant vulnerability and reflexivity.Results16 interviews were conducted by one author (RW), average duration 29 minutes. Three overarching themes were identified: being heard; being known; and being safe. Participants greatly valued ‘good GPs’ who were able to detect early signs of relapse, and with whom they came to feel heard, known and safe over time. Experiences of perfunctory, hurried care and avoidance of mental health issues were also reported. Many participants were uncertain whether GP training in mental health was sufficient to keep them safe. Patients may suspect negative attitudes to mental illness in GPs who actively engage predominantly with their physical health.ConclusionSome GPs play central roles in patients’ mental healthcare. Barriers for others need further exploration, and may include time, confidence and/or expertise. Findings challenge GPs to engage more actively and effectively with these patients in theirgeneral practice consultations.

scholarly journals A Useful, Delightful, and Good Reading: How Maria and Antonia Ponti Conceived a Library for Women

Collections ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 14 (3) ◽  
pp. 299-313
Author(s):  
Elisabetta Zonca
Keyword(s):  
Social Life ◽  
Public Libraries ◽  
Moral Values ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Right Wing ◽  
Theoretical Support ◽  
The Status ◽  
Good Reading ◽  
Condition Of Women ◽  
Status Of Women

In the second half of 19th century, newborn Italy was invaded by innovative ideas supported by democratic, liberal, and socialist intellectuals who wanted to renew social life, economy, and moral values by spreading their ideas both in politics and in everyday life. Right-wing reaction used the same methods of communication and persuasion: the publication of journals and books and their promotion in reading cabinets and public libraries. Maria and Antonia Ponti, two upper-middle-class sisters who married into aristocracy, used their influence and resources to advance the status of women in society. They founded associations and libraries (in Ravenna, Imola, and Bergamo) with the theoretical support of a network of Italian intellectuals, including Cor-rado Ricci, Vilfredo Pareto, and Maffeo Pantaleoni. The philanthropic actions of the sisters, who combined their Catholic and conservative point of view with the improvement of the condition of women, have handed down a remarkable legacy in the form of books and a collection of laces.

scholarly journals MYTHS, ATTITUDE AND HEALTH SEEKING BEHAVIOR REGARDING MENTAL ILLNESS: SYNOPSIS OF ARTICLE REVIEW

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (12) ◽  
pp. 1001-1007
Author(s):  
Minu S. Nair ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Physical Health ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
Health Seeking ◽  
Middle Income ◽  
Health Seeking Behavior ◽  
Middle Income Countries ◽  
Seeking Behavior

Mental Health is an important aspect of health. It includes emotional, social and psychological well being , nurturing mental health helps to prevent mental health issues to a great extent. Mental health greatly influences the quality of life just like physical health. In low- and middle-income countries, more than 75% of people with mental, neurological and substance-use disorders receive no treatment for their condition - due to stigma, discrimination, harsh legislation and human-rights issues. Mental health does not enjoy the parity as that of physical health. The objective of the review is to determine the myths ,attitude and health seeking behavior prevalent among people across the globe. Therefore the studies from 2001 to 2020 are collected and reviewed.

The physical health Wellness Clinic model of care for patients with mental health issues who are ‘hard to engage’

2019 ◽  
Vol 28 (3) ◽  
pp. 303-306 ◽  
Author(s):  
Susanne H Stanley ◽  
Lucia Ferguson ◽  
Ajay Velayudhan
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Primary Care ◽  
Physical Health ◽  
Level Of Care ◽  
Treatment Model ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
Model Of Care ◽  
Mental Health Issues ◽  
Service Setting ◽  
Ongoing Monitoring

Objective: People with chronic and severe mental health issues die 15–25 years earlier than people in the general population – the main reason for this is poor physical health. An innovative treatment model for the management of primary care within a mental health service setting for ‘hard to engage’ patients is presented. Conclusion: The Wellness Clinic model provides the final level of care, where individuals who are at risk will receive a thorough physical health check and be referred for any additional tests and scans that are needed ensuring that any health issues are addressed. Ongoing monitoring and treatment occurs with the overall aim of reintegrating individuals back into the community through linking them in with community GPs.

Risk Area 2: Keeping the Caregiver Physically Healthy

2021 ◽  
pp. 29-30
Author(s):  
Louis D. Burgio ◽  
Matthew J. Wynn
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Physical Health ◽  
Basic Education ◽  
Healthy Lifestyle ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
Risk Area ◽  
Caregiver Health ◽  
Physical Health Outcomes ◽  
Psychosocial Consequences ◽  
Risk Areas

This chapter describes one of the five risk areas, namely, caregiver physical health. Outcomes in caregiver intervention research commonly have focused on the mental health or psychosocial consequences of caregiving. Caregiving can be a prolonged stressor, however, and caregivers may be at risk for conditions such as high blood pressure or other negative physical health symptoms. This chapter focuses on basic education regarding caregiver health by referring clinicians and caregivers to the Healthy Lifestyle Guide, located in the Appendix. When caregiver health issues are identified through the risk assessment, clinicians can reference this chapter as they create their Action Plans targeting improvement in caregiver physical health.

The physical health of Indigenous people with a mental illness in the Kimberley: is ongoing monitoring effective?

2019 ◽  
Vol 27 (4) ◽  
pp. 358-361 ◽  
Author(s):  
Susanne H Stanley ◽  
Jonathan DE Laugharne ◽  
Murray Chapman ◽  
Sivasankaran Balaratnasingam
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Physical Health ◽  
Models Of Care ◽  
Indigenous Australians ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
Glucose Levels ◽  
Blood Glucose Levels ◽  
Assessment Period ◽  
Indigenous Mental Health

Objective: The aim of this paper is to evaluate the effectiveness of ongoing physical health monitoring for Indigenous Australians with mental health issues in the Kimberley region of Western Australia. Method: This longitudinal, within-groups investigation assessed physical health parameters such as blood pressure and blood glucose levels at baseline and at 18 months for the same cohort. No standardised intervention was in place, but action was taken if results were found to be abnormal. Results: Most measures of physical health remained stable, with mean lipid and fasting glucose levels remaining abnormal over the entire assessment period. Systolic blood pressure showed a significant improvement. Conclusions: More needs to be done to improve the physical health of Indigenous mental health patients – culturally appropriate and secure interventions incorporating holistic models of care are needed.

The Economic Orientations of Kuwaiti Women:Their nature, Determinats, And Consequences

1988 ◽  
Vol 20 (4) ◽  
pp. 443-468 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jamal A. Sanad ◽  
Mark A. Tessler
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Critical Role ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Child Rearing ◽  
Productive Capacity ◽  
Policy Objective ◽  
Employed Women ◽  
The Status ◽  
General Concern ◽  
Status Of Women

The status of women in Arab society, and in other developing areas, is an important subject in which interest is growing. Not only has heightened awareness of feminist issues fostered a general concern for women's emancipation for greater independence and equality with men, but it is also increasingly recognized that the circumstances of women bear a significant relationship to the potential of a society to achieve broader developmental objectives. Relevant considerations include a need for women to enter the salaried labor force, which will increase the productive capacity of the nation; the fact that educated and employed women tend to have fewer children, which is also a major policy objective in many developing countries; and a need to assure that women's critical role in child rearing and early socialization is exercised by individuals who are educated, socially active, and high in self-esteem, which will increase the likelihood of positive personal and civic orientations being inculcated among the young.

scholarly journals “I Couldn’t Have Asked for a Better Quarantine Partner!”: Experiences with Companion Dogs during Covid-19

Animals ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 330
Author(s):  
Cori Bussolari ◽  
Jennifer Currin-McCulloch ◽  
Wendy Packman ◽  
Lori Kogan ◽  
Phyllis Erdman
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Physical Health ◽  
Social Isolation ◽  
Social Connectedness ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Modern World ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
Physical And Mental Health

The Covid-19 pandemic has been found to negatively impact the psychological well-being of significant numbers of people globally. Many individuals have been challenged by social distancing mandates and the resultant social isolation. Humans, in our modern world, have rarely been as isolated and socially restricted. Social connectedness and support are critical protective factors for human survival and well-being. Social isolation can lead to loneliness, boredom, and can become a risk factor for physical and mental health issues such as anxiety and depression. The attachments formed with dogs, however, can be as strong or even stronger than human connections, and has been shown to relate to fewer physical health and mental health problems, as well as decrease isolation and loneliness. The purpose of this qualitative research was to examine the thoughts, experiences and concerns of 4105 adults regarding their companion dog during the initial months of Covid-19. Data were collected between March 31st–April 19th, 2020 via online survey and themes were coded by the researchers using directed content analysis. Results highlighted a strong human–animal appreciation, and that dog ownership during this pandemic diminished participants’ sense of isolation and loneliness, as well as supported their mental/physical health.

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