Empowerment, Stress, and Depressive Symptoms Among Female Survivors of Intimate Partner Violence Attending Personal Empowerment Programs

Garcia, Esmeralda R.; Stoever, Jane K.; Wang, Peiyi; Yim, Ilona S.

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“…Thus, women who had more personal empowerment resources (e.g. self‐care, agency, and self‐efficacy), and practiced relaxation techniques, tended to show less stress and depressive symptoms 45 . Our results were consistent with the results of Chehrazi et al who confirmed the direct impact of spiritual well‐being (as a main component of self‐care) on health‐promoting behaviors 11 .…”

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The role of psychological self‐care on worry of vaccination against COVID‐19 in Iranian pregnant women: A cross‐sectional study

Mirtabar

Kheirkhah

Basirat

et al. 2022

Health Science Reports

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Background and Aims: Although previous studies have reported some psychological factors to prevent the worry of vaccination against COVID-19 in pregnant women, the role of psychological self-care is unclear. The present study aimed to investigate the role of psychological self-care in pregnant women on the depressive symptoms, psychological distress, and worry of vaccination against COVID-19. Methods:The present cross-sectional study was conducted during the peak of the Delta variant of COVID-19 in Babol city (North, Iran) from August to November 2021. Two hundred pregnant women referring to three prenatal clinics completed five questionnaires including; demographic characteristics, Edinburgh postnatal depression scale, psychological self-care, brief symptom inventory 18, corona disease anxiety scale, and acceptance of vaccination-3 inventory.Results: Pregnant women were in relatively good condition based on psychological self-care but were not significantly associated with demographic characteristics, such as age, gestational age, educational background, pregnancy, and risk of parity. It was psychological self-care of pregnant women which negatively predicted the Health Sci. Rep.

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confidence: 90%

The role of psychological self‐care on worry of vaccination against COVID‐19 in Iranian pregnant women: A cross‐sectional study

Mirtabar

Kheirkhah

Basirat

et al. 2022

Health Science Reports

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“…Routine screening of depression is also needed among female outpatients to better protect their mental health as they develop. Future interventions among abused Thai women may want to utilize an empowerment approach (e.g., Garcia et al, 2019) to decrease their likelihood of experiencing stress and their subsequent risk for depression. Such programs should focus not only on stress reduction but could also focus on social supports as needed.…”

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Mediating Roles of Intimate Partner Violence, Stress, and Social Support on Depressive Symptoms Among Thai Women

Thananowan

Vongsirimas

Kedcham

2020

J Interpers Violence

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Prior research has shown that intimate partner violence (IPV), stress, and social support are associated with depressive symptoms. However, a possible mediating role of these variables linking depressive symptoms has not been fully investigated in Thailand. This study was conducted to assess the mediating roles of IPV, stress, and social support in the relationships between childhood abuse (CA), number of sexual partners (NSP), and depressive symptoms among 400 Thai women attending gynecology clinics. Results indicated that IPV was significantly positively correlated with stress and depressive symptoms but negatively correlated with social support. CA and NSP were significantly positively correlated with IPV, stress, and depressive symptoms, but negatively correlated with social support. Structural equation models (SEMs) showed that not only did IPV severity exhibit significantly indirect effect on depressive symptoms ( β = .178; p < .05), but it also had a significant, positive total effect on depressive symptoms ( β = .252; p < .05). In particular, IPV severity had the fully mediating effect on depressive symptoms through social support ( β = –.204; p < .05) and stress ( β = .158; p < .05). CA severity and NSP exhibited the significant indirect effect on depressive symptoms through IPV severity, stress, and social support. All the models analyzed showed that stress had an important mediator role ( β = .583; p < .05) on depressive symptoms. The model fitted very well to the empirical data and explained 53% of variance. Findings affirmed the important role of these mediators as well as the need to design interventions for reducing stress or increasing support for women experiencing IPV. Utilizing an empowerment approach among female outpatients to decrease stress and depressive symptoms is recommended.

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“…Of the 10 papers on screening, 6 related to accuracy (Chan and Cavacuiti, 2008; Dubowitz et al , 2008a; Sohal et al , 2007; Portnoy et al , 2018; Soglin et al , 2019; Iverson et al , 2013a) and 4 to effectiveness (Klevens et al , 2015a; Klevens et al , 2012a; Klevens et al , 2012b; Klevens et al , 2015b). There were 13 papers on 12 interventions (Zlotnick et al , 2018; Taft et al , 2011; Sharps et al , 2016; Saftlas et al , 2014; Miller et al , 2016; Kiely et al , 2010; Hegarty et al , 2013; Gillum et al , 2009; El-Mohandes et al , 2008; Coker et al , 2012; Garcia et al , 2019; Hegarty et al , 2019; Feder et al , 2018); note that El-Mohandes et al (2008) and Kiely et al (2010) report the same study.…”

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How accurate and effective are screening tools and subsequent interventions for intimate partner violence in non-high-risk settings (IPV)? A rapid review

Ali

Allmark

McGarry

et al. 2021

JCP

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Purpose The purpose of this paper is to estimate the accuracy and effectiveness of screening tools and subsequent interventions in the detection and treatment of intimate partner violence (IPV) in non-high-risk settings (defined here as those in which routine IPV screening does not take place in the UK, such as in general practice). Design/methodology/approach Rapid review as defined by Grant and Booth – it is used under time or financial constraint to assess what is known using systematic review methods. Medline, PsycINFO, Embase and Cochrane Library databases to May 2019 were searched for “intimate partner violence” and synonyms plus terms related to screening and interventions. A Medline update was performed in August 2020. Data were extracted with the help of a predesigned tool and were synthesised to answer the two study aims. Data were mixed quantitative and qualitative. Findings The search yielded 10 relevant papers on screening (6 on accuracy and 4 on effectiveness) and 13 on intervention. These showed evidence of the effectiveness of simple screening tools and of subsequent interventions. However, the evidence was insufficient to support a change in UK guidelines which currently do not recommend their use outside of current high-risk environments. Originality/value Clinicians outside of high-risk areas should consider the use of some IPV screening tools and interventions but only within research protocols to gather further evidence.

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Empowerment, Stress, and Depressive Symptoms Among Female Survivors of Intimate Partner Violence Attending Personal Empowerment Programs

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The role of psychological self‐care on worry of vaccination against COVID‐19 in Iranian pregnant women: A cross‐sectional study

The role of psychological self‐care on worry of vaccination against COVID‐19 in Iranian pregnant women: A cross‐sectional study

Mediating Roles of Intimate Partner Violence, Stress, and Social Support on Depressive Symptoms Among Thai Women

How accurate and effective are screening tools and subsequent interventions for intimate partner violence in non-high-risk settings (IPV)? A rapid review

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