HEALTH ISSUES
Author – Swapnali A Karande
Mental health and information technology developers: an
exploration of demographic variances
Alan Peslak, Wendy Ceccucci & Kiku Jones, 2023, Et al sates that
The mental health of Information Technology (IT) developers has become an increasingly significant
concern due to the rapidly evolving and highly demanding nature of the industry. This study aims to
examine the relationship between demographic factors and mental health outcomes among IT developers. A comprehensive review of existing literature was conducted, exploring variables such as age, gender, education, remote work, and sexuality. The findings highlight the multifaceted nature of mental health in IT developers, revealing complex interactions between demographic and compensation factors and mental health. A high prevalence of mental health issues was observed among IT developers, with younger developers and those with less work experience appearing to be more vulnerable. Gender disparities were also evident, with women in the field experiencing unique challenges, such as gender-based discrimination and imposter syndrome, leading to increased mental health concerns. The findings suggest that organizations should implement comprehensive mental health programs and flexible working hours and encourage in-person work. Additionally, it is recommended that companies invest in professional development opportunities and foster inclusive work environments to address gender disparities and promote mental health in the IT workforce.
Sad culture: an analysis of the us’ mental health issues as
Expressed in social media
Bagas Al Fajri, Ani Windarti & Ulaya Ahdiani, 2023, Et al sates that- The exponential growth of social media has resulted in the establishment of significant communities, trends, and phenomena. Amidst these phenomena is the sad culture, where social media users comfortably express their mental
concerns. This study is conducted to have a profound conclusion on Sad Culture as a phenomenon, using social influence theory to determine its cause of emergence. In addition, the meaning of the terminologies is discussed using appraisal theory. This study implements qualitative and content analysis research design. It is implemented by gathering the data from @mytherapistsays Instagram page and performing an in-depth content analysis. Upon conducting the research, it is concluded that Sad Culture is a type of cyberculture. It is formed due to the rapid development of ICT–social media in particular–and the rising number of mental illnesses in the US. It started as a trend, then grew massive due to conformity, a term under social influence theory defined as an act where the majority influences others to perform what is believed to be the norm. In @mytherapistsays Instagram account, ten appraisal items are found, comprising 10% positive and 90% negative items.
Parental Responsibilities and Health Issues:
An Exploratory Study of Legal Disputes
Paula Casaleiro, Patrícia Branco and Luciana Sotero, 2023, Et al sates that-
The dominant paradigm today is that the child’s best interests require the involvement of both parents. Consequently, joint parental responsibility continues in most cases even after separation or divorce, and family courts are increasingly called upon to make difficult decisions over children’s health. This article is based on exploratory qualitative research and aims to identify the main challenges and possible solutions regarding the way in which parental health decision-making rights are structured and who can decide what, either individually or jointly. Through the thematic analysis of two interviews with mothers involved in family court conflicts over joint parental
responsibility disagreements, this article shows that the focus on the joint exercise of parental responsibilities not only fosters family conflicts and court proceedings, but sometimes holds children’s health rights hostage to parental rights and court rulings. Despite the limitations of this exploratory study, the findings reinforce the critical nature of family law and policies and the effects on family conflicts.
Cyber strain: exploring adverse mental health effects of the
Problematic internet usage among university students
Fazal Ur Rehman, Anwar Khan & Muhammad Anwar, 2023, Et al sates -that
Social Networking Technologies have become an integral part of daily life,
particularly among adolescents. However, the positive aspects have been
overshadowed by negative ones. The recent studies indicate that university
students, mainly during COVID-19, frequently utilize internet technologies
excessively, leading to adverse effects on their mental health. Since there is
little empirical research on this topic in rural Pakistan, so little is known about
- This study aims to determine association amid problematic internet use
and mental health issues among students. Using a cross-sectional design,
quantitative data were obtained by using self-administered questionnaire.
Population of this study consisted of 367 students from three universities
located in the southern in Southern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Pakistan. The data
was analysed inferential statistics. Results revealed a positive link between
problematic internet usage and mental health issues, whereas this link was
mediated by the meta-cognition and life-events. This was first research of its
kind on mental health of the adolescents in southern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa,
Pakistan. Its findings represent an important contribution to current body of
knowledge. The individual, institutional and policy implications of the results
are substantial.
Veterinary behavioural health issues associated with disaster response
Dr Gary Vroegindewey, Kimberley Kertis, 2021, Et al sates that-
health issues. Veterinarians have been identified as a professional group at elevated risk for behavioural health issues when they are involved with an emergency response. Prior studies looking transboundary animal disease disaster management demonstrate the significant and long-lasting mental health effects experienced by veterinary responders. To examine the scale and scope of behavioural health issues exhibited by veterinary responders, an online and anonymous survey was conducted with veterinarians who had participated in events in the Asia-Pacific, Africa, Europe, Latin America and North America regions. The results of the survey showed that behavioural health issues were reported by 51 percent of respondents during and up to 6 months after the disaster. Behavioural health issues reported included loss of sleep, anxiety, difficulty with personal and professional relationships, mood swings, depression, nightmares and flashbacks and suicidal thoughts. The scope and magnitude of veterinarians with behavioural health issues associated with disasters underscores the need for guidelines, standards, education, training and further research in this area.
Mental Health Problems among Mental Health Professionals
Sujita Kumar; Shankar, Akanksha Singh, 2022, Et al sates that-
Mental health issues are common among health professionals due to the enormously stressful nature of their work. The paucity of workforce, resources, and high patient load, are liable to make mental health professionals, including psychiatrists, overburdened. The work pressure, demand-output mismatch, and burden of expectations from psychiatrists may make them distressed despite their training in stress management.
Environmental pollution, a hidden culprit for health issues
Handing Xu, Yang Jia, Zhendong Sun, and Guibin Jiang,2022, Et al sates that-
The environmental and health impacts from the massive discharge of chemicals and subsequent pollution have been gaining increasing public concern. The unintended exposure to different pollutants, such as heavy metals, air pollutants and organic chemicals, may cause diverse deleterious effects on human bodies, resulting in the incidence and progression of different diseases. The article reviewed the outbreak of environmental pollution-related public health emergencies, the epidemiological evidence on certain pollution-correlated health effects, and the pathological studies on specific pollutant exposure. By recalling the notable historical life-threatening disasters
incurred by local chemical pollution, the damning evidence was presented to criminate certain pollutants as the main culprit for the given health issues. The epidemiological data on the prevalence of some common diseases revealed a variety of environmental pollutants to blame, such as endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs), fine particulate matters (PMs) and heavy metals. The retrospection of toxicological studies provided illustrative clues for evaluating ambient pollutant-induced health risks. Overall, environmental pollution, as the hidden culprit, should answer for the increasing public health burden, and more efforts are highly encouraged to strive to explore
the cause-and-effect relationships through extensive epidemiological and pathological studies.
A Critical Analysis of Risk Factors and Strategies to Improve
Mental Health Issues of Construction Workers
Mohammad Tanvi Newaz, Helen Giggins 2022, Et al sates that-
Previous research has enabled construction professionals to consider appropriate mental
health interventions for improved mental health outcomes. However, the heterogeneity of such
interventions in contemporary studies makes it difficult for practitioners to keep up to date with
relevant alternatives. Thus, the aim of this research is to critically analyse mental health risk factors
and identify strategies intended to mitigate risks and promote employees’ mental health in the
construction industry. A Systematic Literature Review (SLR) was employed following PRISMA
guidelines, and 58 articles that met the inclusion criteria were selected for data synthesis. In total,
100 risk factors and 76 preventive strategies were extracted and clustered into a taxonomy consisting
of an individual level, workgroup level and organisational level. Strategies were further evaluated
based on the type of prevention and financial significance. A critical content analysis of selected
studies can suggest recommendations for future research, including the gap in mental health studies
in the construction industry as well as the need for empirical research emphasis on generic forms
of risks and strategies to cover more individual (e.g., age, profession), workgroup (e.g., team, trade,
project) and organisational (e.g., culture, policy) factors that appropriately fit into construction
workplace settings. The findings herein can broaden the mental health knowledge of industry
practitioners, and could assist in mental health-related decision-making by developing best practices
for boosting the mental wellbeing of the construction workforce.
Mental health issues during pregnancy – overview of the current knowledge.
Monika Majcher and Magdalena Majcher, 2023, Et al sates that -Depressive disorders of antenatal and postnatal period are diagnostic challenge, as well as increasingly frequent social problem. Incidence of antenatal depression varies from 10% to 16%. Around one third of all postpartum depression cases has its beginning during the antenatal period. From the beginning of 2019, Ministry of Health’s regulations specified for the first time the recommendation to perform screening of depressive symptoms – twice during the pregnancy and once during the perinatal period, defined as the first six weeks after the delivery. Therefore, the review of current studies in the subject of mental health issues during pregnancy was conducted in order to establish possible risk factors.
Neurodevelopmental, Mental Health, and Parenting Issues in
Preterm Infants
Richard J. Shaw, Soudabeh Givrad, Celeste Poe, Elizabeth C. Loi, and Melissa Scala, 2023, Et al sates that-
The World Health Organization in its recommendations for the care of preterm infants has
drawn attention to the need to address issues related to family involvement and support, including
education, counseling, discharge preparation, and peer support. A failure to address these issues
may translate into poor outcomes that extend across the lifespan. In this paper, we review the
often far-reaching impact of preterm birth on the health and wellbeing of the parents and highlight
the ways in which psychological stress may have a negative long-term impact on the parent-child
interaction, attachment, and the styles of parenting. This paper addresses the following topics:
(1) neurodevelopmental outcomes in preterm infants, including cognitive, sensory, and motor diffi-
culties, (2) long-term mental health issues in premature infants that include elevated rates of anxiety
and depressive disorders, autism, and somatization, which may affect social relationships and quality
of life, (3) adverse mental health outcomes for parents that include elevated rates of depression,
anxiety, and symptoms of post-traumatic stress, as well as increased rates of substance abuse, and
relationship strain, (4) negative impacts on the parent-infant relationship, potentially mediated by
maternal sensitivity, parent child-interactions, and attachment, and (5) impact on the parenting
behaviors, including patterns of overprotective parenting, and development of Vulnerable Child
Syndrome. Greater awareness of these issues has led to the development of programs in neonatal
mental health and developmental care with some data suggesting benefits in terms of shorter lengths of stay and decreased health care costs.
Conclusion
Emergency and intensive care nurses are among the health professionals most exposed to occupational health issues such as stress and burnout, etc. Coaching has been considered a useful preventative strategy to provide better support for professionals. This study has two objectives: the first objective is to identify the coaching needs of emergency and intensive care nurses, and the second is to propose a coaching model that addresses the needs and helps manage occupational health issues. (2) Methods: this study followed a mixed-method design, and it included thirty nurses working in the emergency and intensive care unit from two public hospitals in Morocco. The study entailed semi-structured interviews transcribed verbatim until data saturation, guided by the grounded theory approach in order to explore the coaching requirements of emergency and intensive care nurses, and the measurement of the three dimensions of burnout with the Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI). (3) Results: the results reveal three main conceptualizing explanatory categories of the nurses’ coaching requirements: Steps of a coaching action; topics for a coaching action related to occupational health issues such as stress and burnout (it is shown that the prevalence of burnout in our sample is 66.7%); barriers to a coaching action. (4) Conclusions: by investigating the coaching requirements of the nursing staff, a transtheoretical coaching model with a theoretical and ethical basis was suggested in this regard for their occupational health issues management.
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