Emotional Challenges and Coping Responses of Parents of Intellectually Challenged Children | Chapter 5 | New Ideas Concerning Arts and Social Studies Vol. 5

 

Raising a child who is mentally Retarded requires emotional strength and flexibility. The child has special needs in addition to the regular needs of all children, and parents can find themselves overwhelmed by various medical, caregiving and educational responsibilities. The diagnosis of the child can trigger a range of emotional responses in parents and across family systems, which in turn contribute to some level of psycho-social problems. Support from family, friends, the community, or paid caregivers is critical to maintaining balance in the home. Parents of mentally challenged children commonly experience a gamut of emotions over the years. The aim of the study was to assess the coping strategies of parents of mentally retarded children. Coping Checklist By Kiran Rao, Subukrishna and Prabhu, Coping Check list, (1989) was used to assess the coping. In this study, 250 parents of mentally retarded children were selected through a purposive sampling technique from different MR centres of a selected Urban area of North India. The majority of study subjects' coping strategies scores 99.6% which was average, and the least was 0.4% which was good, but none of them had a poor coping strategies score. Negative distraction, Problem solving and Acceptance/redefinition were adopted more [(mean=3.67 & SD=1.50), (mean=6.89 & SD=1.17) and (mean=8.22 & SD=1.99) respectively] as coping strategies among severe mentally retarded children’s parents as compared to moderate and mild mentally retarded children’s parents. The study concluded that there was a need for support to parents who have severe MR. Raising an intellectually challenged child is very demanding for parents. Health care centres must conduct supportive group counselling for parents' emotional and social well-being.

 

 

Author(s) Details

Sapna Singh
Teerthanker Mahaveer College of Nursing, Teerthanker Mahaveer University, Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh, India.

 

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Female Agripreneurs' Strategies for Coping with Climate-Driven Food System Disruptions | Chapter 3 | Economics and Entrepreneurship: The Proceedings of the 10th International Conference on Business and Management Dynamics (ICBMD), Edition 1

Climate change continues to disrupt food systems around the globe. Climate change adaptation efforts for enhanced food production and quality contribute to increased production costs. The study sought to investigate the coping mechanisms that significantly contribute towards the sustainability of female agripreneurs in a dire situation brought by the discrepancies within the food systems synergy due to climate change. The study was conducted in the Thulamela local municipality in the Limpopo Province. Structured questionnaires were handed to 173 study participants during the in-person interview sessions, who were selected using the purposive sampling technique. A Binary Logistic Regression model was used to determine the observed discrepancies within the food production system caused by climate change. The Binary Logistic Regression model was used for its strength to provide a precise understanding of the relationship between business ownership, which is dichotomous and observed climate change discrepancies, which propelled the development of coping mechanisms. The study used three coping mechanism approaches related to the agribusiness's scope: industry, commerce, and trade. The study findings also indicated that female agripreneurs prioritized indigenous crops to minimize the cost of production while integrating traditional climate change strategies for other commodities. Within the commerce segment, new marketing initiatives, such as using marketing influencers and home delivery, enhanced customer recruitment and retention in the absence of marketing contracts. The study recommends the regulation of agricultural markets at a regional level to minimize market price volatility.

 

Author (s) Details

 

Mpho Tshikororo
Department of Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness, Faculty of Science, Engineering & Agriculture, University of Venda, South Africa.

 

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Effects of Occupational Stress on Performance: Perspective of Hospital Staffs in Ghana | Chapter 4 | An Overview on Business, Management and Economics Research Vol. 9

This chapter examines the effects of occupational stress on performance. An institutional-based survey was conducted among the hospital staff on occupational stress at the Bekwai Municipal Hospital in Ghana. The chapter made use of descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation coefficients and multiple linear regression to aid the analysis from the responses of the hospital staff. The result shows role ambiguity as the strongest predictor of the stress of task control. Coping with stress was dependent on support and advice from others and a medium for staff to air their views. Reduced productivity was the major effect of work-related stress on performance. The chapter concludes that the awareness of stressors and coping strategies can be considered to enhance staff performance through a practical alignment of job demands and resources to enhance staff well-being.

Author(s) Details:

Charles Adusei,
Department of Business Studies, Garden City University College, Kumasi, Ghana.

Mavis Mensah Senyah,
Department of Business Studies, Garden City University College, Kumasi, Ghana.

Cecilia Ackon Ansong,
Department of Nursing and Midwifery, Garden City University College, Kumasi, Ghana.

Jacob Bannerman,
Department of Business Studies, Garden City University College, Kumasi, Ghana.

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Living with Floods in Bangladesh’s Riverine Islands Understanding Vulnerability and Resilience | Book Publisher International

Flooding is a substantial and pervasive natural disaster in Bangladesh, severely impacting the nation's vulnerability to the effects of climate change. Due to its low-lying geography and close proximity to extensive river systems, the riverine islands, or chars, of Bangladesh are particularly susceptible to flood-related damage. This research aims to thoroughly evaluate the social vulnerability of riverine island inhabitants, examine the impacts of flood disasters on their lives, scrutinize their strategies for adaptation, and identify the challenges they encounter in acclimating to their environment.

The methodological approach of this study is primarily qualitative, supplemented by quantitative data, thereby adopting a mixed-methods framework to enhance the study's comprehensiveness and validity. Data collection was conducted using both primary and secondary methods. Primary data were meticulously gathered from individuals affected by flooding through a comprehensive strategy that included questionnaire surveys, focus group discussions, participatory observation, and interviews with key informants. Secondary data, on the other hand, were systematically sourced from a diverse range of published and unpublished materials, including academic journals, books, newspapers, magazines, documents from non-governmental organizations, annual reports, and institutional websites.

The study divulges that riverine island residents grapple with socio-economic vulnerabilities owing to their geographical location and limited facility access. Predominantly residing near the Jamuna River or its tributaries, these communities lack essential amenities such as schools, hospitals, and transportation, rendering them susceptible to floods. Additionally, patriarchal structures disproportionately place men under 30 at heightened risk. Compounded by low literacy rates and a lack of adaptation awareness, these vulnerabilities are exacerbated. The economic landscape is dominated by agriculture, supplemented by small businesses, day labor, and fishing. Monthly incomes vary from 3,000 to 6,000 BDT, with a notable 25.60% earning below 3,000 BDT and a mere 15.18% having savings. Access to clean water and sanitation is paramount; however, floods often contaminate wells, and numerous individuals resort to unhygienic Kutcha latrines. Housing types are reflective of socio-economic status, with many relying on inadequate flood shelters. The absence of modern energy sources further affects living standards, underscoring the need for comprehensive policy intervention.

The 2017 flood had a catastrophic impact on the socio-economic fabric of the selected study villages, leaving a trail of devastation that affected nearly every aspect of life. Almost every family had their homes damaged, forcing many to leave their ancestral homes. The agricultural sector was hit hard, with prolonged water stagnation leading to nearly 75% of respondents losing their crops, and most households suffering losses in livestock rearing. Half of the respondents lost their income and occupations, with the remaining having to adapt to new occupations, often earning less than before. This resulted in widespread unemployment and income loss. The flood also wreaked havoc on the quality of life, with almost all households experiencing damage to sanitary latrines and facing challenges in accessing clean drinking water and food, which led to various health issues. The education of children was disrupted, with many dropping out of school post-flood. Significant damage was also inflicted on social infrastructure, including embankments, schools, bridges, culverts, and roads.

Communities in Bangladesh's flood-prone regions employ various adaptive mechanisms to mitigate the impacts of recurrent flooding. These adaptations include early warning systems, public education, elevated housing, diversified livelihoods, modified agricultural practices, livestock protection, food and water management, financial strategies, health precautions, and institutional support. Local knowledge and early warning indicators are utilized in the absence of modern forecasting technologies. Educational initiatives and awareness campaigns are pivotal for community flood preparedness. Elevated housing and community shelters offer protection, while boats provide essential transportation during floods. Agriculture adapts through flood-resistant and fast-growing crops. Livestock protection involves relocation and elevated shelters. Food and water management include purification and storage techniques. Financial coping strategies encompass asset liquidation and loans. Health adaptations involve traditional healing practices and raised tube-wells. Furthermore, government and non-governmental organizations play a crucial role in providing support ranging from immediate relief to long-term rehabilitation, ensuring community resilience against floods.

The study also investigates the complex challenges faced by inhabitants of Bangladesh's riverine islands, particularly in char regions, amidst recurrent flooding. Financial constraints significantly impede the adaptive capacities of these historically resilient communities. The 2017 flood revealed significant shortcomings in their communication infrastructure, which is crucial for timely emergency responses and development initiatives. Dependence on obsolete agricultural practices, such as monocultures, heightens their vulnerability to food scarcity and economic instability during floods. A pervasive lack of formal education impedes their ability to comprehend and respond to the complexities of flooding and climate shifts. Moreover, institutional support is marred by mismanagement, corruption, and delayed services, further complicating their situation. Limited access to advanced early warning and communication systems also undermines their resilience.

The findings underscore the urgent need for comprehensive strategies to strengthen resilience and adaptive capacities and address these challenges, in order to improve the sustainability and quality of life for these vulnerable communities.

Author(s) Details:

Babul Hossain,
Management Science and Engineering, Hohai University, Nanjing-210000, China.

Guoqing Shi,
National Research Center for Resettlement, Hohai University, Nanjing-210000, China.

Md. Nazirul Islam Sarker,
School of Social Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 11800 Pulau Pinang, Malaysia.

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The Effects Generated from a Pandemic on the Mental Health of Frontline Professionals | Chapter 7 | New Advances in Medicine and Medical Science Vol. 4

 The affect the mental health of energy professionals in occasions of pandemic, were of extreme aggravation for insane illnesses in the way that anxiety, depression, fear, condition following trauma, and may bring about burnout syndrome. Directly moving the care provided to their cases, in decision-making issues, providing humanized and integralized care of superiority. Health professionals face constantly exhausting working environments, long working hours, inadequate foundation, and risks to their own health. Strategies establish as the psychological support and follow-up underrate this vulnerability. The offering and fame in studies for mental energy exposes its befriended factors, which can befriend the development of new blueprints and interventions able to assist these specialists in reducing the universal's effects in the short, medium, and long terms.

Author(s) Details:

Thais Bruna Kirch Ferreira,
University of Sao Paulo, Brazil.

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Occupational Stress, Social Relationships at the Workplace, Psychological Wellbeing and Coping Strategies of Nurses and Midwives: A Study in the Catholic Health Service of the Western Region of Ghana | Book Publisher International

 Occupational stress, social interactions at work, psychological well-being, and coping methods of nurses and midwives in Ghana's Catholic Health Service Western Region were explored in this study. The study used a quantitative research approach and followed a positivist research ethic. The investigation was conducted using a descriptive cross-sectional study design. A total of 300 nurses and midwives (nurses = 237; midwives = 63) were chosen from four Catholic hospitals in Ghana's Western Region. A questionnaire based on Nurses' Occupational Stress Scale was used to collect information from participants, with Ryff's Psychological Wellbeing Scale (PWB 18 items) used to measure psychological wellbeing, the Coping Strategies Inventory (CSI-SF, 1989) used to measure the type of coping strategies used, and the Worker Relationship Scale developed by Biggs, Swailes, and Baker (2016) used to measure the level of social relations. The one-sample t-test, Pearson Product Moment Correlation coefficients, one-sample Kolmogorov-Smirnov test, regression, t-test, and ANOVA were used to analyse the data. The study found that nurses and midwives in the Western Region of the Catholic Health Service have significantly higher levels of stress, positive psychological wellness, and favourable work-related social relationships. Occupational stress was also found to be marginally and weakly linked to psychological well-being and workplace social interactions in the study. According to the findings, nurses and midwives employed both problem-focused and emotion-focused coping techniques in dealing with occupational stress, however problem-focused coping strategies were utilised more frequently. Furthermore, the findings of the study revealed that psychological well-being and social ties at work have a substantial impact on nurses' and midwives' experiences of occupational stress. Occupational stress has a substantial impact on the psychological well-being of nurses and midwives, according to the findings. It was suggested that the Ministry of Health hire Counselling Psychologists for all Ghanaian health institutions in order to satisfy the counselling needs of nurses and midwives, as well as other health workers in general. In addition, the Ministry of Health and its agencies should dispatch sufficient nurses and midwives to areas where they are most needed and guarantee that they report to those locations. Workshops on coping methods, social interactions, and psychological well-being will be offered to nurses and midwives, as well as ongoing professional development.

Author(s) Details

Eric Kwasi Elliason
Department of Counselling and Wellbeing, Modal College, Sogakope, Ghana.

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Perceived Post Partum Stress and Coping Strategies among Postnatal Mothers | Chapter 7 | Technological Innovation in Pharmaceutical Research Vol. 8

 Background: A constraining force caused by postpartum stressors is known as postpartum stress. If the mother does not employ healthy coping methods during the postnatal period, the child is more vulnerable to psychiatric disease. The postpartum period is linked to significant physical and emotional changes, which can contribute to worry.

The purpose of this study was to determine the level of perceived postpartum stress among postnatal mothers, identify coping strategies used by postnatal mothers, determine the relationship between perceived postpartum stress and coping strategies used by postnatal mothers, and determine the relationship between perceived postpartum stress and demographic variables.

A quantitative descriptive study of 100 postnatal mothers was done. The approach of convenience sampling was adopted. Postpartum stress and coping skills were assessed using the Hung postpartum stress scale and the coping strategies inventory short form.

Results: Of the 100 postnatal moms who took part in the study, 63% experienced mild stress, 33% had moderate stress, and just 4% had severe stress. Problem-focused participation was employed as a coping method by the majority of the mothers. The level of perceived postpartum stress and coping mechanisms such as emotion-focused engagement and emotion-focused disengagement were found to have a positive association. Age, education, duration of marriage, pregnancy status, method of infant feeding, pregnancy events, intrapartum events, birth weight of baby, child birth experience, newborn status, and postpartum events were all found to have a significant relationship with reported postpartum stress.

Conclusion: The significant prevalence and severity of postpartum stress in this study group demonstrates that it is a common occurrence that should not be overlooked.

Author (s) Details

Rachel Margret Mathew
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecologic Nursing, Amrita College of Nursing, Amrita University, Kochi, India.

Anju Philip T.
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecologic Nursing, Amrita College of Nursing, Amrita University, Kochi, India.

Sreejamol M. G.
Department of Mental Health Nursing, Amrita College of Nursing, Amrita University, Kochi, India.

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Investigating the Influence of Abandonment, Stigmatization and Social Isolation on the Coping Strategies of Women with Vesico Vaginal Fistula in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria | Chapter 1 | Research Trends and Challenges in Medical Science Vol. 5

Women in the developing world are experiencing "unimaginable suffering" due to lack of effective care
during pregnancy and childbirth as many end up with debilitating injuries such as Vesico Vaginal
Fistula (VVF). VVF is an abnormal communication between the urinary bladder and the vagina that
results in the continuous involuntary discharge of urine. Most women affected are living in shame and
isolation, often abandoned by their husbands and relatives. The aim of this study was to assess the
extent to which abandonment, social isolation and stigmatization significantly influence the coping
strategies of women affected by VVF in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. The study adopted Ex- post Facto
design using mixed method of quantitative and qualitative approach. Transactional model of stress
and coping directed the study. A sample of 120 VVF women (inpatients and outpatients), 18 VVF
women coming back for follow-up care after repairs and 3 key informants were purposively selected
for the study. Instruments for data collection were structured interview guide and in-depth
(unstructured) interview. Regression analyses was used for quantitative data analysis and verbatim
transcription/coding for qualitative with result presented in themes. The results showed that the three
independent variables were significant predictors of coping strategies of VVF women in the area of
study, with abandonment and stigmatization having a high influence though with a negative coefficient
while social isolation exerted a weak influence. This implied that the more abandoned and stigmatized
the VVF women, the less active their coping abilities while social isolation exerted less influence on
their coping strategies. The study concluded that there exist a significant influence of abandonment
stigmatization and social isolation on the coping strategies of VVF affected women.

Author (s) Details

Dr. Alberta David Nsemo
Department of Nursing Science, University of Calabar, Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria.

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