scholarly journals Family Therapy: New Intervention Programs and Researches: Systemic Family Approach in Health Care

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hamilton Lima Wagner ◽  
Tania Dalallana
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Family Therapy ◽  
Intervention Programs ◽  
Family Approach

Predictors of Health Care Use for Children of Marriage and Family Therapy Clients

2010 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 277-292 ◽  
Author(s):  
D. Russell Crane ◽  
Jacob D. Christenson ◽  
Aaron L. Shaw ◽  
David Fawcett ◽  
Elaine S. Marshall
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Family Therapy ◽  
Marriage And Family Therapy ◽  
Health Care Use ◽  
Marriage And Family ◽  
Therapy Clients

Health Care Professionals as Victims of Stalking: Characteristics of the Stalking Campaign, Consequences, and Motivation in Italy

2015 ◽  
Vol 32 (17) ◽  
pp. 2605-2625 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniela Acquadro Maran ◽  
Antonella Varetto ◽  
Massimo Zedda ◽  
Monica Franscini
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Preventive Measures ◽  
Text Message ◽  
Repetitive Behaviors ◽  
Intervention Programs ◽  
Literature Analysis ◽  
Weight Changes ◽  
State Hospitals ◽  
Telephone Calls

Stalking is a phenomenon characterized by a set of repetitive behaviors, intrusive surveillance, control, communication, and search of contact with a victim who is afraid and/or worried and/or annoyed by such unwanted attention. Literature analysis shows that Health Care Professionals (HCPs) are at greater risk of being stalked than the general population. As described by Mullen, Pathé, Purcell, and Stuart, stalkers may have different motives: relational rejection, an infatuation, an inability to express their own emotions and recognize those of others, or a desire for revenge. The aim of this study was to explore stalkers’ motivation as perceived by their victims, characteristics of stalking campaigns, and consequences. A copy of the Italian modified version of The Network for Surviving Stalking (NSS) Questionnaire on Stalking, the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) and the State Trait Inventory (STAI) Y1-Y2 scales were distributed in six Italian state hospitals. Participants included 1,842 HCPs, 256 (13.9%) of which had been victims. The majority of victims reported that stalkers were Rejected (96, 37.5%), Intimacy seekers (41, 16%), Incompetent suitors (60, 23.4%), and/or Resentful (43, 16.8%; χ2 = 163.3, p = .001). Stalking campaigns were characterized by several behaviors, principally contact (by telephone calls, text message) and following. The stalking campaign caused in victims both physical and emotional consequences, the most frequent being weight changes, sleep disorders, weakness, apprehension, anger, and fear. The most used coping strategies were moving away and moving toward, the less used was moving inward. Intervention programs and preventive measures (both individual and organizational) for HCP victims and those who could be considered at risk are also discussed.

Decriminalized, Not Legalized: A Pilot Study of South African University Students’ Views on the Use, Impact, Legalization and Decriminalization of Marijuana

2020 ◽  
Vol 50 (4) ◽  
pp. 490-506
Author(s):  
Molewane Mametja ◽  
Eleanor Ross
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Pilot Study ◽  
University Students ◽  
South African ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Significant Others ◽  
Intervention Programs ◽  
Personal Use ◽  
Potential Impact

Given the 2018 decriminalization of marijuana in South Africa for personal use and medicinal consumption, the aim of this research was to explore the perceptions of university students regarding the use, impact, legalization, and decriminalization of marijuana. Key findings revealed that a fair number of participants acknowledged using marijuana. When asked about the potential impact of marijuana on users, their families and significant others, they seemed to have a good understanding of the effects of the drug. However, while some participants were aware of the addictive nature of marijuana, others were not aware of the risk of addiction from smoking or ingesting this substance. However, they were able to weigh up the risks as well as the benefits of legalization/decriminalization of marijuana. This study has implications for health care professionals working with youth who use illicit substances such as marijuana, and in developing prevention and intervention programs aimed at the youth.

Collaboration between family therapy and health care: An internship experience.

1993 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 271-279 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sherri Muchnick ◽  
Betty L. Davis ◽  
Ann Getzinger ◽  
Alison Rosenberg ◽  
Margo Weiss
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Family Therapy ◽  
Internship Experience
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