scholarly journals The level of physical activity and coping strategies in the period of young adulthood at selected faculties of Palacký University in Olomouc

2021 ◽  
Vol 44 (1) ◽  
pp. 26-37
Author(s):  
Martina Lojdová ◽  
Jana Kvintová ◽  
Dana Štěrbová ◽  
Petr Krol
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Coping Strategies ◽  
Young Adulthood ◽  
And Coping

Health behaviors and coping among informal caregivers of lung and colorectal cancer survivors: Distribution and interrelationships.

2015 ◽  
Vol 33 (29_suppl) ◽  
pp. 229-229
Author(s):  
Erin E. Kent ◽  
Kristin Litzelman ◽  
Julia Howe Rowland
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Palliative Care ◽  
Health Behaviors ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Coping Strategies ◽  
Binge Drinking ◽  
Coping Styles ◽  
Self Care ◽  
Positive Health ◽  
And Coping

229 Background: Family/informal caregivers play a critical role in the palliative care and support of cancer survivors, yet are at risk of poorer health outcomes than non-caregivers. Self-care, including positive health behaviors and coping, are important for long-term caregiver well-being, and potentially that of care recipients. This study sought to evaluate the distribution of and interrelationships among health behaviors and coping strategies among cancer caregivers. Methods: This study used data from the Cancer Care Outcomes Research & Surveillance Consortium (CanCORS). Caregivers reported by survey their health behaviors, coping, and sociodemographic and caregiving characteristics. Descriptive statistics assessed the distribution of caregivers’ health and coping behaviors, and multivariable linear regressions assessed the associations between health behaviors and coping styles. Results: Many caregivers reported positive health behaviors (i.e., moderate physical activity, adequate sleep, low rates of binge drinking). Caregivers most frequently reported using emotion-focused coping styles (religion, acceptance, positive reframing, emotional support). Caregivers reporting higher levels of physical activity or feeling less well-rested used problem-focused coping styles more frequently (Effect sizes [ES] up to 0.21, p < 0.05) . Those with some physical activity (1-149 minutes/week vs none) scored higher on emotion-focused coping, while drinkers (1+ drink in the past 30 days vs 0) and binge drinkers (5+ drinks in a row vs 0) scored lower on this subscale (ES = 0.16, 0.12, and 0.25; p < 0.05). Caregivers reporting current smoking (ES = 0.21), binge drinking (ES = 0.49), and feeling less well-rested (ES up to 0.48) scored higher on dysfunctional coping (p < 0.05). Conclusions: Caregivers’ health behaviors and coping strategies were interrelated. Interventions targeting both factors concurrently may be particularly efficacious at improving family caregiver self-care, potentially improving caregiving quality and patient-centered palliative care. Future research is needed to design and test such interventions and the potential impact on palliative care.

P-62 State of the mood and coping strategies in relation to the physical activity and fitness

1996 ◽  
Vol 6 ◽  
pp. S32-S32 ◽  
Author(s):  
M SALLOA ◽  
H RIMM ◽  
J HARRO ◽  
M GRAUBERG ◽  
K KARELSON ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Coping Strategies ◽  
And Coping

scholarly journals Challenges and coping strategies in non-communicable disease management during COVID-19 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: A qualitative study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bezawit Ketema ◽  
Mirgissa Kaba ◽  
Adamu Addissie ◽  
Eva Johanna Kantelhardt
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Coping Strategies ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Communicable Disease ◽  
Addis Ababa ◽  
Severe Illness ◽  
Financial Barriers ◽  
Reduced Physical Activity ◽  
And Coping

Abstract Background People with comorbidities are at higher risk of becoming severely ill with COVID-19. Evidence has shown that those with cardiovascular diseases, chronic respiratory diseases, diabetes and cancer had more severe illness and worse prognosis with COVID-19 compared to patients without comorbidities. Insufficient numbers of health workers, high financial barriers and lack of access to quality-assured medicines have been challenges for patients with non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in developing countries, even before COVID-19. Therefore, this study aimed to explore the challenges and coping strategies in NCD management during COVID-19 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.Methods This study followed a phenomenological study approach to explore challenges and coping strategies using the experience of healthcare professionals (HCPs) and people with NCDs. Twenty-two individuals (13 HCPs and nine people with NCDs) were recruited purposively and invited for in-depth interview. All interviews were made by telephone and data collected using interview guide. There was pre-interview telephonic conversation to ask participants for a convenient time and date for the actual interview. At the end of every interview, a summary of the interview notes was read to the participants to ensure the correct interpretation of participants’ original views. ATLAS.ti version 7 software was used to assist in the coding and categorisation. Thematic analysis was employed to understand the challenges and coping strategies in NCD management during COVID-19 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.Results Challenges posed by COVID-19 to people with NCD included postponement of NCD follow-up due to fear of COVID-19 infection, transportation problems and unwelcoming healthcare facilities; stress related to fear of death and absence of social support; and reduced physical activity in relation to staying at home. For the HCPs, a shortage of personal protective equipment and an absence of standards and guidelines were the common challenges. Telemedicine was the typical coping strategy used by HCPs, while people with NCDs were mostly expecting spiritual protection and safeguarding.Conclusions We concluded that the postponement of NCD follow-up, in addition to stress and reduced physical activity, may worsen the increasing mortality from preventable NCDs in the country. We recommend every COVID-19 response measures to target NCD health service independently.

scholarly journals Insulin resistance and its possible personal stress moderators

2017 ◽  
Vol 20 (3) ◽  
pp. 172-180
Author(s):  
Oleg G. Motovilin ◽  
Elena V. Surkova ◽  
Alexander Y. Mayorov ◽  
Ekaterina O. Koksharova ◽  
Olga G. Melnikova
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Insulin Resistance ◽  
Locus Of Control ◽  
Glucose Tolerance ◽  
Coping Strategies ◽  
Personal Characteristics ◽  
Normal Glucose Tolerance ◽  
Passive Coping ◽  
Personal Stress ◽  
And Coping

Background. Recently, insulin resistance (IR) has been actively investigated by experts in various fields. Here we aim to study the effect of stress on the development of IR. Objective. To study the associations between IR and personal stress moderators (self-attitude, locus of control and coping strategies) as well as the related performance lifestyles. Methods. The study included 63 patients (16 men; mean age, 48.2 11.7 years). Of these participants, 26 were diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus, 10 with impaired glucose tolerance, 6 with impaired fasting glucose and 21 with normal glucose tolerance. The levels of HbA1c and IR ratio were determined using HOMA. Well-known psychological assessment questionnaires were used to assess the effect of personal stress moderators. Results. There was a significant relationship between IR and personal stress moderators. A positive self-attitude was associated with a lower risk of IR (p 0.05), which can be explained by a decrease in the risk of developing stress. Assertive coping strategies were most pronounced in subjects with a low level of IR (p 0.05). Personal characteristics also determined an individuals lifestyle, which may have an impact on the increase in IR. There was an association between high levels of IR and unhealthy alimentary preferences (p 0.05). Such preferences were also associated with personal characteristics, such as external locus of control, less positive self-attitude and passive coping strategies (p 0.05). People with high IR rarely engage in a regular physical activity; there was a direct correlation between the frequency of physical activity and assertive coping strategies (p 0.01). Married participants had high levels of IR (p 0.05). Conclusion. There were significant relationships between IR and personal stress moderators, such as self-attitude and coping strategies. Besides the direct effects on stress levels, personality traits may also indirectly increase the risk of IR by influencing the individuals lifestyle. There is a need to investigate the fact that married people have higher levels of IR.

scholarly journals Factors Predicting Psychological Adjustment among University Students in Turkey

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 25
Author(s):  
Ezgi Soncu Buyukiscan
Keyword(s):  
Young Adults ◽  
University Students ◽  
Coping Strategies ◽  
Psychological Adjustment ◽  
Attachment Style ◽  
Young Adulthood ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Coping Styles ◽  
Social Wellbeing ◽  
And Coping

Young adulthood is a period that requires serious transitions. Psychological adjustment during this period might be an important contributor to academic as well as social wellbeing. This study aims at identifying factors that predict psychological adjustment among university students in Turkey. Attachment style and coping strategies were suggested as possible predictors. The data was gathered from 105 undergraduate students. The results reveal attachment and coping styles as significant predictors for psychological adjustment. Implications of the findings are discussed in an attempt to foster better psychological adjustment among young adults.

The Self-Efficacy in Multiple Sclerosis (SEMS) Scale

2018 ◽  
Vol 34 (5) ◽  
pp. 352-360 ◽  
Author(s):  
Silvia Bonino ◽  
Federica Graziano ◽  
Martina Borghi ◽  
Davide Marengo ◽  
Giorgia Molinengo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Multiple Sclerosis ◽  
Coping Strategies ◽  
Measurement Invariance ◽  
Sense Of Coherence ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Concurrent Validity ◽  
Rasch Analysis ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Psychological Well Being ◽  
And Coping

Abstract. This research developed a new scale to evaluate Self-Efficacy in Multiple Sclerosis (SEMS). The aim of this study was to investigate dimensionality, item functioning, measurement invariance, and concurrent validity of the SEMS scale. Data were collected from 203 multiple sclerosis (MS) patients (mean age, 39.5 years; 66% women; 95% having a relapsing remitting form of MS). Fifteen items of the SEMS scale were submitted to patients along with measures of psychological well-being, sense of coherence, depression, and coping strategies. Data underwent Rasch analysis and correlation analysis. Rasch analysis indicates the SEMS as a multidimensional construct characterized by two correlated dimensions: goal setting and symptom management, with satisfactory reliability coefficients. Overall, the 15 items reported acceptable fit statistics; the scale demonstrated measurement invariance (with respect to gender and disease duration) and good concurrent validity (positive correlations with psychological well-being, sense of coherence, and coping strategies and negative correlations with depression). Preliminary evidence suggests that SEMS is a psychometrically sound measure to evaluate perceived self-efficacy of MS patients with moderate disability, and it would be a valuable instrument for both research and clinical applications.

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