Nevin Manimala

Arch Psychiatr Nurs. 2024 Aug;51:235-240. doi: 10.1016/j.apnu.2024.06.009. Epub 2024 Jul 1.

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Indigenous youth in the United States are at high-risk for experiencing homelessness related to adverse childhood experiences such as parental substance use and low educational attainment. Such experiences may lead to adverse physical and mental health issues; these youth also have positive attributes of psychological capita (hope, self-efficacy, resilience, optimism) that are related to health outcomes. The purpose of this secondary analysis was to describe demographic attributes and psychological capital in Indigenous youth experiencing homelessness (IYEH) who participated in a longitudinal intervention study related to safe sex behaviors and life satisfaction. From a total of 602, Indigenous participants (n = 111; mean age 21.25 ± 1.82 years) were recruited from drop-in centers in Austin, Texas and Columbus, Ohio. Data were collected immediately after the intervention and at 3- and 6-month intervals. For this analysis, only data collected at the final time-point were used. Valid scales with Cronbach alphas of 0.75-0.92 (Hope, Resilience, Optimism, Self-efficacy for Substance Refusal, Self-efficacy for Safer Sex, Safe Sex Behaviors, Social Connectedness, and Life Satisfaction) were used. The majority of the IYEH reported smoking, drinking, and using drugs. Psychological capital variables of hope, self-efficacy for negotiating safer sex, resilience, and optimism were significantly related to one another, but not to safe sex behaviors or intention to use condoms. Resilience and optimism were significantly related to social connectedness but not to other psychological capital variables. Life satisfaction was significantly associated with hope, resilience, and optimism. Findings have implications for further theory and research development.

PMID:39034083 | DOI:10.1016/j.apnu.2024.06.009

Arch Psychiatr Nurs. 2024 Aug;51:228-234. doi: 10.1016/j.apnu.2024.07.005. Epub 2024 Jul 6.

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AIM: This study was carried out to determine the effect of progressive muscle relaxation exercises (PMR) on premenstrual syndrome (PMS) symptoms.

METHODS: The study was designed in a single-blind randomized controlled type. The study was conducted in a hospital in Western Türkiye. Seventy-nine single women who experienced PMS who met the inclusion criteria were randomly assigned to the experimental group in which PMR would be applied, and the control group to continue their routine coping habits regarding PMS. PMR were applied to the experimental group every day for 8 weeks. At the end of 8 weeks, the experimental and control groups were re-evaluated with the Premenstrual Syndrome Scale (PMSS).

RESULTS: At the beginning of the study, it was observed that the individual, health characteristics and PMSS mean scores of the women in the experimental and control groups were similar (p > 0.05). At the end of eight weeks, it was seen that the mean PMSS score of the experimental group was lower than that of the control group, and the difference was statistically significant (p < 0.001). When in-group comparisons were made at the end of the exercise program, no significant difference was found in the mean PMSS score of the control group compared to the beginning (p > 0.05). The PMSS score of the experimental group decreased significantly and the difference was statistically significant (p < 0.001).

CONCLUSION: In this study, it was seen that PMR were effective in improving PMS.

PMID:39034082 | DOI:10.1016/j.apnu.2024.07.005

Arch Psychiatr Nurs. 2024 Aug;51:222-227. doi: 10.1016/j.apnu.2024.06.017. Epub 2024 Jul 2.

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This study aimed to evaluate the relationship between nursing students’ mental health literacy and resilience levels. This cross-sectional study included 676 nursing students who completed the Information Form, Mental Health Literacy Scale (MHLS), and Brief Resilience Scale (BRS). The total mean scores of the students’ MHLS and BRS were 102.53 ± 11.49 and 18.19 ± 4.02 respectively. Correlation analysis revealed a very weak positive correlation between MHLS and BRS total scores. The nursing students’ mental health literacy and resilience levels were moderate. Of them, those with high mental health literacy levels also had higher levels of resilience. This study may provide evidence that increasing societies’ mental health literacy levels can also improve resilience levels.

PMID:39034081 | DOI:10.1016/j.apnu.2024.06.017

Arch Psychiatr Nurs. 2024 Aug;51:194-200. doi: 10.1016/j.apnu.2024.06.018. Epub 2024 Jul 4.

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INTRODUCTION: India is the second largest consumer of tobacco in the world and accounts for 70% of global deaths due to smokeless tobacco (SLT) use.

AIM: The aim of this study is to understand the perspectives of tobacco users (smokers and SLT users) and practitioners in India to inform cessation interventions.

METHOD: Semi-structured in-depth interviews with tobacco users (smoked and smokeless; n=23), and healthcare practitioners (n=13). Perspectives were triangulated using thematic analysis to examine convergence, divergence and complementarity of findings.

RESULTS: We present the results in a socio-ecological framework to highlight reasons for initiation and continuation of tobacco and motives to quit at the individual, interpersonal, occupational, societal and policy levels. SLT is seen as culturally acceptable compared to smoked forms of tobacco. Emotionally framed messages highlighting negative effects of tobacco on loved ones were perceived to be a better motivator than other types of cessation messages.

DISCUSSION: Nuanced differences exist between smokers and SLT user perspectives which have implications for cessation programs. Our findings supplement similar studies with other South Asian populations.

IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE: Our study provides useful insights to tailor cessation interventions to the type of tobacco consumed in order to enhance their acceptability and effectiveness.

PMID:39034078 | DOI:10.1016/j.apnu.2024.06.018

Arch Psychiatr Nurs. 2024 Aug;51:168-175. doi: 10.1016/j.apnu.2024.06.021. Epub 2024 Jul 2.

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AIM: The aim of the present study was to determine the effect of education provided to nursing students on MHL levels.

METHODS: The study had a randomized pre-test post-test parallel control group design. Fifty-six (n = 56) first-year nursing students. In this study, CONSORT flow diagram was applied. The data collection forms consist of a personal information form and Mental Health Literacy Scale. In the statistical analysis Wilcoxon signed-rank test, and Mann-Whitney U test were used.

RESULTS: Creative drama education was found to be significantly more effective than classroom education in increasing scores on the mental health literacy scale, including sub-dimensions for awareness of mental disorders, ability to access information, and stigma in nursing students (p < 0.05).

CONCLUSIONS: Classroom education and creative drama are effective in changing mental health literacy scales. It is recommended to spread the use of creative drama, which is one of the artistic and interactive educational techniques in nursing education.

PMID:39034074 | DOI:10.1016/j.apnu.2024.06.021

Arch Psychiatr Nurs. 2024 Aug;51:152-157. doi: 10.1016/j.apnu.2024.06.024. Epub 2024 Jul 2.

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OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to determine the predictors of social appearance anxiety and social media addiction on objectified body consciousness among adolescents.

METHOD: This descriptive and cross-sectional study included 502 adolescents. The Child and Family Information Form, Social Appearance Anxiety Scale, Objectified Body Consciousness Scale-Youth Form, and Social Media Addiction Scale for Adolescents were used to collect data. Mann-Whitney U test, Kruskal Wallis H test and regression analysis were used.

RESULTS: In the study, being female, being pleased with one’s weight, and following and being influenced by influencers all increase levels of self-objectification. It was found that social media addiction, social appearance anxiety, and self-objectification all have an effect on one another.

CONCLUSION: It was concluded that social media usage characteristics, social media addiction, social appearance anxiety affect self-objectification.

PMID:39034072 | DOI:10.1016/j.apnu.2024.06.024

Arch Psychiatr Nurs. 2024 Aug;51:137-142. doi: 10.1016/j.apnu.2024.06.005. Epub 2024 Jun 12.

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OBJECTIVES: This study aims to examine the relationship between adolescent’s mental health, well-being and their tobacco use.

METHODS: The study employed a relational survey model. The sample consisted of 691 adolescents aged between 12 and 15. This study deployed “Decisional Balance Scale” to predict and define the adolescents’ tobacco use, and the “Me and My Feelings Scale” to evaluate mental health and well-being. Multiple linear regression analysis was used during data analysis.

RESULT: The results revealed that the emotional difficulties dimension of Me and My Feelings Scale had a statistically significant effect on the Decisional Balance Scale. However, the behavioral difficulties dimension did not have a statistically significant impact on the Decisional Balance Scale.

CONCLUSIONS: Adolescents’ mental health affects their tobacco use at the level of 2.3 %. A significant relationship was noted across the adolescents’ mental health and their perceptions towards smoking.

PMID:39034070 | DOI:10.1016/j.apnu.2024.06.005

Arch Psychiatr Nurs. 2024 Aug;51:127-132. doi: 10.1016/j.apnu.2024.06.001. Epub 2024 Jun 8.

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This study attempted to identify the barriers to the utilization of mental health services among the Arab society in Israel, as perceived by professionals working with this population. Twenty-seven therapists from community mental health services participated in structured in-depth interviews with at least 5 years of experience. Five main types of barriers to the utilization of mental health services were discovered: barriers related to attitudes and perceptions regarding mental disorders and their treatment, low literacy in the field of mental health, exposure and stigma, family characteristics and cultural values, and instrumental barriers. Flexibility and sensitivity to the socio-cultural context of the target population while allocating resources to create equality in access to mental health care may increase the utilization of mental health services in a traditional society such as the Arab society in Israel.

PMID:39034068 | DOI:10.1016/j.apnu.2024.06.001

Arch Psychiatr Nurs. 2024 Aug;51:114-119. doi: 10.1016/j.apnu.2024.05.003. Epub 2024 May 9.

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OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study is to examine the relationship between childhood trauma and psychological resilience in the Turkish Cypriot community and to identify the predictors of psychological resilience.

METHOD: The research was conducted with 354 individuals in a web-based online environment in Northern Cyprus. Data were collected using a “Personal Information Form”, the “Adverse Childhood Events Scale”, and the “Resilience Scale for Adults”. Percentage, mean, standard deviation, and Pearson’s correlation analysis were used in the data analysis.

RESULTS: In the study, 16.67 % of the participants were exposed to war or conflict when they were young and 10.17 % had a mental illness. In addition, it was determined that there were statistically significant and negative correlations between the Adverse Childhood Events Scale scores and the scores they got from the Adult Resilience Scale and the sub-dimensions of the scale. Female gender and education level predicted the scores on the Resilience Scale for Adults positively, and the presence of mental disease and the scores on the Adverse Childhood Events Scale negatively predicted the scores on the Resilience Scale for Adults.

CONCLUSION: İn this study, gender, educational status, presence of mental illness, and the total score on the Adverse Childhood Events Scale were determined to be predictive variables affecting resilience. Considering the research findings, it is recommended that nurses plan studies for the protection of the mental health of children and adolescents and the groups exposed to trauma should be psychologically supported to raise individuals with high resilience.

PMID:39034066 | DOI:10.1016/j.apnu.2024.05.003

Arch Psychiatr Nurs. 2024 Aug;51:102-107. doi: 10.1016/j.apnu.2024.05.013. Epub 2024 May 28.

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OBJECTIVE: This study aims to investigate the effects of engaging in artistic and sporting activities on children’s levels of digital addiction, aggression, and psychological resilience.

MATERIAL AND METHOD: This cross-sectional study encompasses children aged 11-12 who are regularly engaged and not engaged in artistic or sporting education. The study involved 623 children. Data collection utilized the “Digital Addiction Scale,” “Child and Adolescent Psychological Resilience Scale,” and “Reactive and Proactive Aggression Scale.”

RESULTS: The study found statistically significant effects of engaging in sporting and artistic activities on digital addiction, psychological resilience, and reactive aggression (p < 0.05). Compared to the group with no activity, children engaged in artistic activities scored -4.38 units lower on the digital addiction scale, while those engaged in sports scored -4.23 units lower. Similarly, compared to the group with no activity, children engaged in artistic activities scored 3.32 units higher on the psychological resilience scale, and those engaged in sports scored 3.30 units higher. As children’s psychological resilience scores increased, their scores for digital addiction and aggression decreased.

CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS: Participation in such activities can help children acquire healthy coping skills, strengthen their emotional regulation abilities, and reduce problems associated with anger. Therefore, encouraging children to engage in these activities is crucial for contributing to their overall well-being and promoting a balanced lifestyle.

IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING PRACTICE: Nurses can educate families about the importance of sports and artistic activities for the healthy development of children. Moreover, diversifying the activities offered to children in schools and youth centers and encouraging these activities can help promote healthy lifestyles and reduce digital addiction.

PMID:39034064 | DOI:10.1016/j.apnu.2024.05.013