Initial examination of virtual support groups as a resource for caregivers of individuals with eating disorders

Eating Disorders, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 1 - 17

Published: April 17, 2025

Eating disorder (ED) caregivers endorse substantial caregiver strain and psychological distress, without adequate support may struggle to help their loves ones in adaptive ways. Caregiver interventions can be time-intensive costly, potentially compounding strain, thus there is need examine alternative resources such as groups. Data from 181 participants who attended virtual, clinician-moderated ED groups were used associations between past-month group attendance participation frequency, caregiving skill. Adjusting for duration of attendance, Pearson partial correlations indicated that frequency was positively related several aspects while verbal chat within-group emotional support, social companionship (i.e. cohesion), informational support. Findings suggest have potential efficacy provide access which could mitigate also improve the wellbeing people with EDs. However, results are preliminary not an indication produce changes wellbeing. Rather, important foundational information should inform prospective examination distress skill outcomes utilization.

Language: Английский

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Cut‐off scores of the Depression Anxiety Stress Scale‐8: Implications for improving the management of chronic pain

Journal of Clinical Nursing, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 32(23-24), P. 8054 - 8062

Published: Sept. 6, 2023

Mental distress, non-specific symptoms of depression and anxiety, is common in chronic pelvic pain (CPP). It contributes to poor recovery. Women's health nurses operate multidisciplinary teams facilitate the assessment treatment CPP. However, valid cut-off points for identifying highly distressed patients are lacking, entailing a gap CPP management.This instrumental cross-sectional study identified statistically derived score Depression Anxiety Stress Scale-8 (DASS-8) among 214 Australian women with (mean age = 33.3, SD 12.4, range 13-71 years).Receiver operator characteristic curve, decision trees K-means clustering techniques were used examine predictive capacity DASS-8 psychiatric comorbidity, severity, any medication intake, analgesic intake sexual abuse. The prepared according STROBE checklist.Cut-off resulting from analysis ordered ascendingly. median (13.0) was chosen as an optimal predicting key outcomes. Women scores below 15.5 had higher intake.CPP above 13.0 express greater comorbidity polypharmacy. Thus, they may be specific target nursing interventions dedicated alleviating through management associated co-morbidities.At point 13.0, practical instrument recommending thorough clinician-based examination adequate management. useful evaluating patients' response efforts. Replications different populations/countries warranted.

Language: Английский

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Not all mindfulness is equal: certain facets of mindfulness have important implications for well-being and mental health across the lifespan

Frontiers in Psychology, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 15

Published: April 15, 2024

The connections between the five facets of mindfulness, well-being, and mental health across lifespan have traditionally been investigated using variable-centered approaches. Less research has these relationships from a person-centered, profile-based approach. In this work, we aimed to identify profiles mindfulness in Canadian sample (14 90 years age) investigate how compared on age, health. An age- gender-balanced 1,600 participants completed questionnaire that measured mindfulness; life satisfaction; existential well-being; anxiety, depression, stress symptoms. A latent profile analysis was conducted. Five based five-facet model were identified: high moderate low nonjudgmentally aware, judgmentally observing . 3-step approach comparisons used assess health, well-being differences profiles. Those aware generally older, while contained younger individuals. reported greatest well-being. Conversely, those had worse than other situated groups outcomes. This pattern results implications for mindfulness-based intervention practice better account heterogeneity support lifespan.

Language: Английский

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Psychometric properties of the Depression Anxiety Stress Scales (DASS-21) in women with breast cancer

Scientific Reports, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 14(1)

Published: Sept. 3, 2024

Abstract Breast cancer impacts the psychological well-being of women, leaving them at risk developing depression, anxiety, and other stress-related disorders. The Depression Anxiety Stress Scales (DASS-21) is a widely used measure, although empirical evidence regarding its psychometric properties in breast population limited. purpose this study was to conduct an exhaustive analysis DASS-21 sample Spanish women diagnosed with cancer. Participants were 289 patients who completed questionnaires measuring life satisfaction, positive negative affect, flourishing, perceived stress, cancer-specific stressors. In terms validity based on internal structure DASS-21, adequate fit indices obtained for model three first-order factors (depression, stress) one second-order factor (general distress). Reliability coefficients (McDonald’s omega) ranged from .84 .95. Validity relationships variables also provided by moderate strong correlations indicators stress measures. results support use general distress context, where it may provide useful information design interventions patients.

Language: Английский

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A Cross‐Sectional Network Analysis Study Applied to the Depression Anxiety Stress Scale‐21 (DASS‐21): A New Factor Revealed

Mental Illness, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 2024(1)

Published: Jan. 1, 2024

Background: The Depression Anxiety Stress Scale‐21 (DASS‐21) has been widely studied in different populations as a brief screening tool to assess features of psychological distress. Because its multidimensionality, this scale is better addressed within complex system. Objective: Therefore, research aimed at investigating the psychometric properties using network analysis and other statistical evidence validity based on internal structure, since only two studies classical methods have previously tested it Brazilian samples. Methods: In cross‐sectional study, an online survey was used recruit sample 4017 ( M age = 31.16; SD 10.31 years), whom 70.3% were college students, 69.5% assigned female birth, 60.8% declared themselves be White, 22.6% reported they lived southeastern region country. DASS‐21 analyzed uni‐, bi‐, multivariate analyses, including exploratory graph (EGA) bootstrap EGA. Results: EGA BootEGA generated confirm model with four factors, which expressed fit than replications χ 2 (183) 899.09, Comparative Fit Index [CFI] 1.00, Tucker–Lewis [TLI] root mean square error approximation [RMSEA] 0.03, standardized residual [SRMR] 0.03). new four‐factor excellent composite reliability (rho_C range 0.84–0.90), indicates high level accuracy measured factor. It also invariant across genders type activity performed. Conclusion: classic structure (three factors) replicated, but proved one best indices for nonclinical sample, providing insight into scale. addition, there factorial invariance between groups compared. Implications use are discussed.

Language: Английский

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Effects of Hormonal Replacement Therapy and Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction on Climacteric Symptoms Following Risk-Reducing Salpingo-Oophorectomy

Healthcare, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 12(16), P. 1612 - 1612

Published: Aug. 13, 2024

Breast Cancer Associated Susceptibility Proteins Type 1/2 (BRCA1/2) promote cellular functioning by modulating NRF2-mediated antioxidant signaling. Redox failure in women with BRCA1/2 insufficiency increases the risk for breast/ovarian/uterine cancers. Risk-reducing salpingo-oophorectomy (RRSO) is a prophylactic surgery of reproductive organs, which frequently conducted age 40 to lower occurrence cancer mutations. However, abrupt estrogen decline following RRSO causes ovarian failure, implicates various physiological processes, resulting increased release free radicals and subsequent severe onset menopausal symptoms. Comfort measures (e.g., hormonal replacement therapy (HRT) mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR)) may improve chronological menopause-related quality life, but their specific effects are not clear gene Aiming fill gap, this study used path analysis examine HRT MBSR on symptoms among patients (N = 199, mean 50.5 ± 6.7 years). directly alleviated levels urogenital (β −0.195, p 0.005), mediated its indirect significant somatic–vegetative psychological menopause −0.046, −0.067; both values 0.004, respectively), especially BRCA2 carriers who were currently physically active, premenopausal at time RRSO, had high BMI, no history breast cancer. It severity MBSR, other hand, was associated intensity 0.108, 0.029; 0.003, 0.033, respectively). exerted positive direct different multigroup analysis. The results suggest that young undergoing recent benefit from an individual level, while need extensive optimize wellbeing ongoing. adverse captured present study, imply interfere redox sensitivity estradiol fluctuations carriers. Investigations needed test hypothesis elaborate underlying mechanisms these women.

Language: Английский

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Psychometric properties of the Arabic version of the Eco guilt (EGuiQ-11) and Eco grief (EGriQ-6) scales

Research Square (Research Square), Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Feb. 27, 2024

Abstract Objectives: The aim of the study is to validate Eco guilt (EGuiQ-11) and grief (EGriQ-6) scales for Lebanese population. Methods: This cross-sectional was conducted through a snowball sampling technique in September 2023. 763 adult participants consented submitted an online questionnaire that included following scales: EGuiQ-11, EGriQ-6, Arabic Climate Anxiety Scale Depression Stress Scales-8. Results: Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA) EGuiQ-11 showed adequate fit unidimensional. Both EFA Confirmatory (CFA) found reliability excellent as shown via Cronbach alpha .92 McDonald omega .92. As EGriQ-6 , results CFA indicated unidimensional structure, reliability, with both coefficient .83-.84 . No statistically significant difference between males females terms ( t (761) = .862, p .389) .401, .689) scores. Furthermore, higher levels were significantly associated psychological distress climate anxiety. Conclusion: These enable researchers use assessing emotions related environment future studies Lebanon. It also clarifies association possible effects environmental change on mental health.

Language: Английский

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Psychometric evaluation of DASS versions among Spanish and Chinese teachers using exploratory structural equation modeling (ESEM)

Acta Psychologica, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 251, P. 104626 - 104626

Published: Nov. 1, 2024

Teachers in demanding work environments are prone to anxiety, depression, and stress. Validated measures across different cultural contexts required. The present study evaluated the psychometric properties of 21-item Depression, Anxiety Stress Scale (DASS-21) DASS-12 DASS-8 among Spanish Chinese primary school teachers.

Language: Английский

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Exploring the Impact of Age of Onset of Mild Cognitive Impairment on the Profile of Cognitive and Psychiatric Symptoms

Geriatrics, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 8(5), P. 96 - 96

Published: Sept. 25, 2023

The present study aims to explore the differences in manifestation of cognitive decline and psychiatric symptoms across different ages MCI onset: early onset (EOMCI: <65 years old), middle (MOMCI: 65-75 late (LOMCI: >75 old). It was hypothesized that individuals with EOMCI will preserve their functions a greater extent as compared LOMCI, even after adjusting performance for age education through use published Greek norms. level concerning MOMCI evaluated extracting more precise conclusions regarding impact on patterns symptomatology. analyses data were conducted population MCI, who consecutive visitors Outpatient Memory Clinic Nestor Alzheimer's Centre Athens, Greece. sample consisted 297 participants fulfilled following inclusion criteria: diagnosis based Petersen's criteria, mother language, absence history or chronic incurable organic disease. overall results support presence advantage group LOMCI group. In group, displayed tendency remain intermediate other two groups. Nonetheless, significant observed when this current findings indicate should be taken under consideration neuropsychological assessment MCI. specific parameters could have implications terms prognosis well design implementation tailored interventions.

Language: Английский

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Psychometric properties of the Depression Anxiety Stress Scales (DASS-21) in women with breast cancer

Research Square (Research Square), Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: April 9, 2024

Breast cancer impacts the psychological well-being of women, leaving them at risk developing depression, anxiety, and other stress-related disorders. The Depression Anxiety Stress Scales (DASS-21) is a widely used measure, although empirical evidence regarding its psychometric properties in breast population limited. purpose this study was to conduct an exhaustive analysis DASS-21 sample Spanish women diagnosed with cancer. Participants were 289 patients who completed questionnaires measuring life satisfaction, positive negative affect, flourishing, perceived stress, cancer-specific stressors. In terms validity based on internal structure DASS-21, adequate fit indices obtained for model three first-order factors (depression, stress) one second-order factor (general distress). Reliability coefficients (McDonald’s omega) ranged from .84 .95. Validity relationships variables also provided by moderate strong correlations indicators stress measures. results support use general distress context, where it may provide useful information design interventions patients.

Language: Английский

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