Assessment of the relationship between spiritual and social health and the self-care ability of elderly people referred to community health centers

Mohammadi, Mohammad; Alavi, Mousa; Bahrami, Masoud; Zandieh, Zahra

doi:10.4103/ijnmr.ijnmr_171_16

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“…Spiritual knowledge and beliefs have been perceived as being influential in the caregivers' hopefulness and motivation to carrying out self-care activities. [ 32 ] Believing and trusting in god has been identified as a reliable power that can cure even incurable diseases. [ 27 ] Participants' experiences showed that sudden diagnosis of cancer, incomplete preparation for the role of care and uncertainty about the future cause cognitive and emotional problems in caregivers.…”

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Requirements for promoting help-seeking behaviors in family caregivers of cancer patients: A qualitative study

Hamedani

Alavi

Taleghani

et al. 2023

Journal of Education and Health Promotion

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BACKGROUND: Caring for a family member with cancer is a challenging issue for families. Family caregivers often need the help of supportive resources to solve problems in their care role. A deep understanding of the requirements of caregivers to seek help is an effective step toward their ability to use supportive resources. This study aimed to identify and describe the requirements for promoting help-seeking behaviors in Iranian family caregivers of cancer patients. MATERIALS AND METHODS: This qualitative study was conducted through in-depth semi-structured interviews with 28 participants selected using purposeful sampling method from 2019 to 2021. An interview guide with general questions about seeking help was used to maintain coherence in data collection. The interviews continued until data saturation. All interviews were recorded, transcribed and analyzed through qualitative content analysis. RESULTS: The requirements of promoting help-seeking behaviors in family caregivers were grouped into four main categories: (1) improving social paths toward seeking help, (2) spiritual-psychological-cognitive empowerment toward seeking help, (3) strengthening the motivations behind seeking help, and (4) modifying the perception of cultural barriers to seeking help. CONCLUSION: According to the results of this study, it is expected that by identifying the requirements of caregivers for seeking help and by health stakeholders designing comprehensive programs to address these needs, caregivers will be empowered to use supportive resources and provide a better care role.

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Requirements for promoting help-seeking behaviors in family caregivers of cancer patients: A qualitative study

Hamedani

Alavi

Taleghani

et al. 2023

Journal of Education and Health Promotion

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“…45 Several studies have demonstrated that enhancing the spiritual dimension in one's life can enhance adaptability to changing circumstances, 46 promote the maintenance of mental health, 47 and improve social functioning. 48 Additionally, spirituality contributes to increased cognitive flexibility and individual resilience when faced with challenging situations. 49 The increasing family resilience is associated with higher degrees of spiritual well-being religious well-being and existential well-being.…”

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The impact of soil-transmitted helminths infection on growth impairment: systematic review and meta analysis

Sunarpo,

Ishartadiati,

Al Aska

et al. 2023

Healthc Low-resour S

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Human helminthiasis, particularly soil-transmitted helminth (STH) infections, is a prevalent health concern in Indonesia, especially among children, often resulting in growth disorders, notably stunting. To examine the link between STH infections and childhood stunting, we conducted a comprehensive review of literature spanning 2012-2023, encompassing 40 selected articles from databases like PubMed, Science Direct, and Google Scholar. Our analysis revealed a substantial association between STH infections and increased stunting risk in children, estimating a 44.407% rise in stunting risk due to STH infection. Stunting, a consequence of chronic malnutrition, profoundly affects a child's physical and cognitive development, with long-lasting repercussions on their future potential and quality of life. This study has significant implications. It underscores the urgent need for robust public health interventions targeting STH infections, especially in high-prevalence areas like Indonesia. Measures such as mass deworming campaigns, improved sanitation and hygiene practices, and health education can significantly alleviate the burden of STH infections and the resulting stunting. Moreover, the research emphasizes the intricate relationship between infectious diseases and malnutrition, highlighting the necessity for a holistic approach to child health. Addressing STH infections necessitates not only medical intervention but also efforts to enhance overall living conditions and nutritional status. Integrating these approaches into a comprehensive public health strategy can yield more effective and sustainable results in the fight against childhood stunting. In conclusion, this study underscores the paramount importance of addressing STH infections in the context of child growth and underscores the urgency of implementing effective public health interventions. This approach can enable children to reach their full physical and cognitive potential, ultimately contributing to the overall well-being and development of societies.

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“…These factors can threaten the quality of life (QoL) [6]. The literature shows that social health in older adults is related to social support [7], self-care behaviors [8], social adaptation, QoL [6], and the mortality of older adults [9,10]. Therefore, it is important to pay attention to the social health of older adults [11].…”

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Social Health Status and Its Related Factors in Older Adults

Izadi-Avanji,

Mohseni-Asl,

Gilasi

2023

JHNM

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Introduction: For successful aging, it is necessary to evaluate social health as a basic component of the health system. Older adults are an increasingly large proportion who are potential candidates for vulnerability in social health. Objective: This study aimed to determine social health and its related factors in older adults referred to urban comprehensive health service centers. Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted on 400 older adults referred to urban comprehensive health service centers in Ardabil City, Iran, between February 2021 and April 2022. The multistage sampling method was used to select the older adults. The social health scale for older people was used for data collection. Data were analyzed using an independent t-test, one-way analysis of variance, the Tukey post hoc test, the Pearson correlation coefficient, and linear regression with a stepwise method. Results: The Mean±SD age of the participants was 69.49±7.16 years. The mean score of social health was 57.27±8.7, and for subscales of social support, social adjustment, and perceived environment resource were 30.16±5.9, 15.15±4.14, and 11.95±2.83, respectively. Multivariate analysis showed that marital status (B=4.68, 95% CI, 2.82%-6.54%, P=0.001), education (B=-2.89, 95% CI, -4.87% to -0.9%, P=0.004), job (B=-2.15, 95% CI, -4.1% to -0.21%, P=0.03), income (B=1.48, 95% CI, 0.63%-2.89%, P=0.04), visiting exhibitions (B=4.69, 95% CI, 2.39%-6.98%, P=0.001), and recreational or fun activities (B=-2.36, 95% CI, -3.99% to -0.72%, P=0.005) were predictors of social health in older adults (R2=20%). Conclusion: The social health of older adults is moderate. Our study showed that several factors would influence social health. Healthcare providers should plan necessary interventions to enhance the social health of older adults.

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Assessment of the relationship between spiritual and social health and the self-care ability of elderly people referred to community health centers

Cited by 12 publications

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Requirements for promoting help-seeking behaviors in family caregivers of cancer patients: A qualitative study

Requirements for promoting help-seeking behaviors in family caregivers of cancer patients: A qualitative study

The impact of soil-transmitted helminths infection on growth impairment: systematic review and meta analysis

Social Health Status and Its Related Factors in Older Adults

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