scholarly journals Protective and risk factors for women’s mental health after a spontaneous abortion

Author(s):  
Francine deMontigny ◽  
Chantal Verdon ◽  
Sophie Meunier ◽  
Christine Gervais ◽  
Isabel Coté

Objective: to examine personal and contextual protective and risk factors associated with women’s mental health after a spontaneous abortion. Method: a cross-sectional study was carried out where 231 women who had experienced spontaneous abortions in the past 4 years answered a self-reporting online questionnaire to assess their mental health (symptoms of depression, anxiety, perinatal grief) and to collect personal as well as contextual characteristics. Results: women who had experienced spontaneous abortions within the past 6 months had higher scores for depressive symptoms than those who had experienced spontaneous abortions between 7 and 12 months ago, while anxiety level and perinatal grief did not vary according to the time since the loss. Moreover, low socioeconomic status, immigrant status, and childlessness were associated with worse mental health after a spontaneous abortion. In contrast, the quality of the conjugal relationship and the level of satisfaction with health care were positively associated with women’s mental health. Conclusion: women in vulnerable situations, such as immigrants, women with a low socioeconomic status, or childless women are particularly vulnerable to mental health problems after a spontaneous abortion. However, beyond those personal and contextual factors, the quality of the conjugal relationship and the level of satisfaction with health care could be important protective factors.

2018 ◽  
Vol 20 (3) ◽  
pp. 200
Author(s):  
Maristela Prado e Silva Nazario ◽  
Anna Caroline Morilha de Oliveira Hermoza ◽  
Edivania Rodrigues de Araujo Oliveira ◽  
Walkiria Shimoya Bittencourt ◽  
Ariane Hidaldo Mansano Pletst

Resumo A qualidade é considerada um dos fatores decisivos para estabelecimento de metas específicas, assim como a satisfação do cliente, que tem o propósito de melhorar a efetividade dos cuidados prestados. O objetivo do estudo foi avaliar o grau de satisfação com o atendimento fisioterapêutico no âmbito hospitalar. Foi realizado um estudo transversal, em pacientes internados de ambos os sexos, maiores de 18 anos com condições de responder a um questionário sobre a avaliação da satisfação do atendimento recebido. Pacientes gravemente enfermos, em pré-operatório, com distúrbios da fala e com baixo nível cognitivo foram excluídos do estudo. Participaram do estudo 52 pacientes (idade 58,7±12,4 anos para o sexo masculino e 56,6±14,9 anos para sexo feminino). A maioria (76,9%) dos pacientes era de baixo nível socioeconômico. Os resultados mostram que os pacientes apresentam um bom nível de satisfação com o atendimento fisioterapêutico em relação ao terapeuta-paciente, aos membros da equipe de atendimento, à dinâmica e à infraestrutura do hospital. Respostas negativas figuraram apenas em algumas questões referentes à infraestrutura do hospital e trabalho multiprofissional. A questão relativa à satisfação com o atendimento da fisioterapia, em geral, obteve 23,1% de respostas “excelente”, 44,2%% de “ótimo” e 32,7% de “bom” e, dentro deste contexto, foram considerados satisfatórios. Conclui-se que os pacientes hospitalizados possuem baixo status socioeconômico e estão satisfeitos com o atendimento fisioterapêutico recebidos no âmbito hospitalar. Palavras-chave: Fisioterapia. Satisfação dos Pacientes. Hospitalização.Abstract Quality is considered one of the decisive factors for specific targets, as well as customer satisfaction, with the aim of improving the effective quality of care. The objective was to assess the satisfaction degree with the physical therapy care in hospitals. A cross-sectional study was carried out in hospitalized patients of both sexes, older than 18 years with conditions to respond to a questionnaire on the assessment of satisfaction of received care . Critically ill patients in the preoperative period, with speech disorders and low cognitive level were excluded. Results: The study included 52 patients (age 58.7 ± 12.4 years for males and 56.6 ± 14.9 years for females). The vast majority (76.9%) patients were of low socioeconomic status. The results show that patients have a good level of satisfaction with the physiotherapy on the therapistpatient relationship, to members of the service team, the dynamics and the hospital infrastructure. Negative responses figured in just a few issues of hospital infrastructure and multidisciplinary work. The question on satisfaction with the physiotherapy service in general obtained 23.1% of answers “excellent”, 44.2% of “good” and 32.7% “good”, and within this context, they were considered satisfactory. It is concluded that hospitalized patients have low socioeconomic status and are satisfied with the physiotherapeutic care received in hospitals.Keywords: Physiotherapy Specialty. Patient Satisfaction. Hospitalization.


2019 ◽  
Vol 72 (suppl 3) ◽  
pp. 184-190 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jacqueline de Souza ◽  
Jaqueline Lemos de Oliveira ◽  
Jordana Luiza Gouvêa de Oliveira ◽  
Letícia Yamawaka de Almeida ◽  
Loraine Vivian Gaino ◽  
...  

ABSTRACT Objective: To describe the results of a group of women’s mental health promotion conducted by nurses. Method: This is a quantitative study of the pre- and post-test type. The participants were women aged between 20 and 64 years old attending a Primary Care Unit. We used the Sarason Social Support Questionnaire, the World Health Organization Quality of Life Assessment questionnaire, and the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale. Data were collected before, immediately after and three months after the intervention. Results: improvement in the physical and environmental quality of life was identified. However, there was no measurable change in the other indicators adopted. Conclusion: the ludic activities and the Body Mapping technique were promising for improving the physical and environmental domain of quality of life, constituting important tools for nursing care and interventions related to mental health in basic care.


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