Essays about: "Psychological distress"

Showing result 36 - 40 of 43 essays containing the words Psychological distress.

1. 36. Depression, Anxiety and Stress among patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam : A quantitative study

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för folkhälso- och vårdvetenskap

   Author : Emma Fridner; Alia Kashani; [2014]
   Keywords : COPD; Ho Chi Minh City; Depression; Anxiety; Stress; KOL; Ho Chi Minh City; Depression; Ångest; Stress;

   Abstract : Abstract Introduction: Previous research showed that comorbidities that are common in patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) are anxiety and depression. Furthermore, stress can be associated with more depressive symptoms. READ MORE

3. 37. Contributing and protecting factors to moral distress : A qualitative study amongst nurses meeting patients with HIV/AIDS in primary healthcare in Swaziland

   University essay from Ersta Sköndal högskola/Institutionen för vårdvetenskap

   Author : Maria Sandberg; Karin Zetterberg; [2014]
   Keywords : Moral distress; HIV AIDS; nursing; Swaziland; Moralisk stress; HIV AIDS; omvårdnad; Swaziland;

   Abstract : Background: Swaziland, a country in Sub-Saharan Africa, with an HIV prevalence of 26 % amongst 15-49 year olds. The nurses work conditions are heavily affected by the high prevalence of HIV/AIDS and of the increasing workload. READ MORE

4. 38. It’s complex: exploring the associations between socioeconomic position, work complexity and psychological distress in old age. : A population based study with more than 20-years follow-up.

   University essay from Sociologiska institutionen

   Author : Alexander Darin Mattsson; [2013]
   Keywords : Socioeconomic position; work complexity; psychological distress; anxiety; depression; old age;

   Abstract : Self-reported psychological distress is quite common in the Swedish elderly population. Feelings of psychological distress may have devastating consequences. The overall aim of this study was to explore associations between socioeconomic position and work complexity during midlife with psychological distress in old age. READ MORE

5. 39. Neglected Needs? : Establishing the extent to which non-material needs of children in emergencies are met by the national disaster plans of Jamaica

   University essay from Teologiska institutionen

   Author : Jonathan Hall; [2013]
   Keywords : children; child protection; child wellbeing; emergency; disaster; non-material needs; family reunification; psychosocial support; education;

   Abstract : This paper seeks to review the national disaster plans of Jamaica from the perspective of child protection and wellbeing in emergencies. The focus of the review is on needs associated with education, psychosocial support and family reunification (including care of unaccompanied and separated children) as these needs are often given less priority in an emergency. READ MORE

6. 40. Well-being and distress related to social support and emotions in infertile women : A cross-cultural comparison between Sweden and Iran

   University essay from Örebro universitet/Institutionen för juridik, psykologi och socialt arbete

   Author : Emelia Mellergård; Liza Trulsson; [2013]
   Keywords : Infertility; well-being; distress; social support; emotions; culture;

   Abstract : The present survey study investigated cultural differences in social support, well-being, distress, positive and negative emotions in relation to infertility, by analyzing mean difference, correlation, regression and moderation on these variables. 117 women with primary infertility were recruited from fertility clinics in Sweden and Iran. READ MORE