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Showing 1 to 20 of 26 for “"Psychosocial challenges"”.
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The psychosocial challenges experienced by HIV-infected educators in Mpumalanga
… of this study was to explore and describe the psychosocial challenges that HIV-infected educators experienced in Nkangala District, Mpumalanga. The objectives of this study were the following: To describe theoretically the phenomenon of HIV and AIDS with specific reference to the effect …
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To Examine the Psychosocial Challenges and Coping Strategies Among Persons with Albinism in Tanzania:A Case of Temeke Municipal Council
This study attempted to examine the psychosocial challenges and the coping strategies among Persons with Albinism in Tanzania. The specific objectives based on challenges, attitudes, beliefs and coping strategies being employed by people with albinism. Study adopted quantitative and qualitative …
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Lived experiences of single teenage mothers at KwaMsane Township, KwaZulu-Natal
In an era marked by the complex challenges confronting young people, addressing teenage pregnancy requires a comprehensive multi-sectoral response that empowers and supports adolescents on multiple fronts. The qualitative study’s objectives were to explore the psychosocial experiences of single …
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A Parent at War and the "Invisible Wounds" They Carry Home: PTSD in Military Veterans and a Review of Psychosocial Family System Challenges
… many of which must manage and cope with psychosocial challenges such as posttraumatic stress, depression, anxiety, and alcohol abuse induced by the psychological trauma(s) faced during war. Risk factors, buffering factors, and war zone stressors influencing the development of PTSD …
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Autonomy Through Social Skill Development: A Camp Intervention for Young People with Spina Bifida
… condition that presents multiple physical and psychosocial challenges to autonomy development. Pediatric psychology may play a role in promoting autonomy development in this population through the implementation of empirically-supported, developmentally-appropriate, and syndrome-specific …
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Emerging Adults and Chronic Pain: Exploring the Impact of Chronic Pain on Emerging Adults and their Ability to Adapt
… not life threatening, it does pose a myriad of psychosocial challenges to emerging adults as they work to achieve developmental milestones such as identity formation and relationship building. As physical and mental health often begin to decline, it is increasingly important for positive forms …
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Perspectives on disclosure of HIV status to others among 12-19 year old HIV-infected adolescents attending an HIV care clinic at a tertiary hospital in Harare, Zimbabwe : a qualitative study
… HIV infected adolescents are a group with unique psychosocial challenges. Given that HIV self disclosure has been recognized as an important challenge affecting their physical as well psychological health it warrants further exploration. Methods: A qualitative study was conducted during September …
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Genetics, genomics and precision medicine: Innovations in childhood cancer care through the eyes of families and oncology professionals
… testing in childhood and identified their unique psychosocial challenges and information needs. In Chapter 4, I documented the challenges experienced by oncology professionals (n=39 clinicians, n=15 scientists) delivering precision medicine for poor prognosis childhood cancer. Finally, in Chapter …
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THIRD CULTURE KIDS (TCKs) GO TO COLLEGE: A RETROSPECTIVE NARRATIVE INQUIRY OF INTERNATIONAL UPBRINGING AND COLLEGIATE ENGAGEMENT
… informed administrative practices to mitigate psychosocial challenges associated with academic engagement. Interventions related to student identification procedures, supportive resources, and campus life programs should be incorporated to support multicultural students starting at the time of …
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Overcoming the Cancer Experience: Narrative Identity in Young Adult Survivors of Childhood Cancer
… (YAs) face a series of significant physical and psychosocial challenges, only a portion of these survivors will actually develop mental health difficulties. Research on narrative identity and posttraumatic growth suggests that developing a coherent life-story narrative, making meaning, and …
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Influential Factors for Disclosing a Tuberous Sclerosis Complex Diagnosis to Romantic Partners
… condition, individuals with TSC may face unique psychosocial challenges in dating and romantic relationships, specifically related to disclosing their diagnosis to romantic partners. Despite disclosure within romantic relationships being explored in the context of other genetic conditions, this …
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From effects to affect: the multidimensional impact of dancing with Parkinson’s
… can lead to increasing disability and complex psychosocial challenges. While medical treatments can help people living with Parkinson’s to manage symptoms, they do not fully address many challenges associated with the condition, including balance issues, stigma and unpredictability. Art and …
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The experiences of caregivers caring for patients with haemophilia in rural areas
… with haemophilia in rural areas face unique challenges because of the rarity of the disorder and the scarcity of resources. Most people in rural areas lack insight on bleeding disorders because of their cultural beliefs; as a result, they fail to be supportive of the patients and their …
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In Search of Resilience and Positive Health Outcomes in Low-Income Adolescents with Asthma
… have thrived while faced with risks to psychosocial and physical health. A variety of protective factors are used by these individuals to moderate the risks. Asthma, which requires negotiation of physical and psychosocial challenges for successful management, fits well with the concept …
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A Mindful Approach to Managing Stress in Stroke Survivors and Support Persons: Feasibility, Acceptability, and Impact of a Stroke-Tailored, Mindfulness-Based Intervention
<p>Stroke recovery often presents psychosocial challenges not only for stroke survivors (SS) but also for their support persons (SP). Guided by the Theory of Dyadic Illness Management, which emphasizes the interdependence and mutual influence between survivor and support person during post-stroke …
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Parents' perspectives and experiences of having a child with hereditary hearing loss
… populations. Previous studies have examined the psychosocial challenges experienced by parents related to their child's HL, but in South Africa there have been no studies investigating the hereditary aspects of HL and how they may be related to the experiences of parents. Furthermore, the …
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Living with hearing loss: exploring the lived experience of identity construction among adolescents and young adults
… Disabling hearing loss (HL) exacerbates the psychosocial challenges faced by adolescents and young adults (AYA) in their identity construction. The primary goal of this research study was to describe how AYA with disabling HL feel about and perceive their identity. Further, to understand the …
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It’s the Journey: The Developmental and Attachment Implications of Animal Assisted Play Therapy(TM) for Children in Emergency Housing
… is correlated with a wide range of health and psychosocial challenges including poor school performance, juvenile justice involvement, and heightened risk of exposure to early-life violence and trauma. Despite this, participation in therapy tends to be low. Animal Assisted Play TherapyTM …
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Scale Development to Identify Psychosocial Distress During Pregnancy with Fetal Anomaly: A Mixed Method Study
… future. This work deepened my awareness of the psychosocial challenges faced during these pregnancies and ultimately led to the research questions that shaped this dissertation. Despite growing recognition of the emotional toll of a fetal diagnosis, the psychosocial experiences of pregnant …
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Development of an intervention for orphans after the death of a parent on duty as a member of the South African Police Service
Various challenges confront South Africa, including tragic deaths due to murders, accidents, and suicide. The South African Police Service (SAPS) experiences a significant loss of personnel annually due to the prevalence of violent crime in the country, leaving behind a number of orphaned children …
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