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Source: Journal of Health Psychology - November 27, 2016 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Tags: Call for paper Source Type: research
Concealment, communication and stigma: The perspectives of HIV-positive immigrant Black African men and their partners living in the United Kingdom
This study explored the perspectives of Black men, originally from East Africa, living in the United Kingdom and their partners on what it means to live with diagnosed HIV. This article reports on concealment of HIV-positive status as a strategy adopted by the affected participants to manage the flow of information about their HIV-positive status. Analysis of the data, collected using in-depth interviews involving 23 participants, found widespread selective concealment of HIV-positive status. However, a few respondents had ‘come out’ publicly about their condition. HIV prevention initiatives should recognise co...
Source: Journal of Health Psychology - November 27, 2016 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Owuor, J. O., Locke, A., Heyman, B., Clifton, A. Tags: Articles Source Type: research
Muscular strength is associated with self-esteem in college men but not women
This study examined the cross-sectional relationship between maximal muscular strength (i.e. handgrip and one-repetition-maximum (1-RM) squat) and global self-esteem in 126 college students. Significant correlations were found between both measures of muscular strength and self-esteem. Further analyses revealed that these relationships were only significant for men. Based on these results, additional research is needed to further explore the relationship between muscular strength and self-esteem, especially in other demographic groups and longitudinally. (Source: Journal of Health Psychology)
Source: Journal of Health Psychology - November 27, 2016 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Ciccolo, J. T., SantaBarbara, N. J., Dunsiger, S. I., Busch, A. M., Bartholomew, J. B. Tags: Articles Source Type: research
Beyond survivorship? A discursive analysis of how people with pancreatic cancer negotiate identity transitions in their health
We explored how people negotiate, and respond to, identity transitions following a diagnosis of pancreatic cancer. Interviews with 19 people with pancreatic cancer were analysed using thematic discourse analysis. While discursively negotiating two transitions, ‘moving from healthy to ill’ and ‘moving from active treatment to end-of-life care’, participants positioned themselves as ‘in control’, ‘optimistic’ and managing their health and illness. In the absence of other discourses or models of life post-cancer, many people draw on the promise of survival. Moving away from &lsq...
Source: Journal of Health Psychology - November 27, 2016 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Gibson, A. F., DCruz, L., Janda, M., Beesley, V. L., Neale, R. E., Rowlands, I. J. Tags: Articles Source Type: research
Gender differences in couple attachment behaviors as predictors of dietary habits and physical activity levels
This study used an Actor–Partner Interdependence Model to examine the relationship between attachment behaviors and health practices, as measured by physical activity levels and dietary habits. The sample included 1031 married couples, the majority of which is Caucasian (83.8%). Results suggest that women’s attachment behaviors significantly influenced their own health practices (p = .038), such that for every unit increase in poor attachment behaviors, women were 199.8 percent more likely to have poor diet and low physical activity levels (exp(1.098) = 2.998). Men’s attachment behaviors were not signific...
Source: Journal of Health Psychology - November 27, 2016 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Davis, S. Y., Sandberg, J. G., Bradford, A. B., Larson, J. H. Tags: Articles Source Type: research
Suicidal tendencies as correlates of disability measures
Disabilities and handicaps affect health-related quality-of-life (HRQOL) and dysphoria symptoms (helpless, hopeless, worthless, dissatisfied with life, depressed, suicidal). Archived 2009 Canadian Community Health Survey (CCHS) data (N=124,188) replicated 49 positive correlations (p<.001) of seven kinds of disability measured by the Health Utilities Index (HUI) with seven measures of dysphoria. Cognition and pain disabilities appeared most dysphoric. Individuals (N=724) in the 2009 CCHS data with HUI total scores less than 0.00 are defined by HUI protocols as "worse than dead." This HUI categorization has doubtful valid...
Source: Journal of Health Psychology - November 27, 2016 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Batstad, H. S., Rudmin, F. W. Tags: Articles Source Type: research
'The positive feel: Unpacking the role of positive thinking in people with multiple sclerosiss thinking aloud about staying physically active
This study investigated in-depth the role of positive thinking in physical activity motivation of two women and two men with multiple sclerosis. Participants thought aloud while completing standardised measures of physical activity, stages of change and self-efficacy, and in response to planned and spontaneous questions. Four themes were formulated using inductive thematic analysis: thoughts about purpose, self-efficacy, the past and reinforcement through positive thinking. These findings have implications for physical activity theories and delivering appropriate physical activity interventions to the multiple sclerosis co...
Source: Journal of Health Psychology - November 27, 2016 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Hall-McMaster, S. M., Treharne, G. J., Smith, C. M. Tags: Articles Source Type: research
Adolescents experiences and perceived (dis)advantages of the three main outlet types for alcohol purchases
Based on the existing literature, relevant determinants of availability for on-premises locations, off-premises locations, and the Internet were qualitatively explored and categorized by "experts" consisting of underage alcohol purchasers. In total, 14 focus group discussions were conducted with 94 Dutch adolescents. For on-premises locations, the high prices were perceived as the biggest disadvantage, and the ease to circumvent legal age limits as the biggest advantage. For off-premises locations, the cheap pricing was perceived as the most positive aspect, and the legal age limit as the biggest disadvantage. For online p...
Source: Journal of Health Psychology - November 27, 2016 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Gosselt, J. F., Strump, T., Van Hoof, J. Tags: Articles Source Type: research
The roles of resilience and nonmotor symptoms in adjustment to Parkinsons disease
Resilience contributes to better chronic disease adjustment but is understudied in Parkinson’s disease. Although nonmotor symptoms affect quality of life, their effect on other aspects of Parkinson’s disease adjustment is less understood. Hierarchical regression analyses from a cross-sectional survey of 138 community-dwelling adults with Parkinson’s disease (mean (standard deviation) age = 64.15(10.09) years) investigated relationships between nonmotor symptoms and resilience on depression, apathy, life satisfaction, and quality of life. After controlling for demographic variables, functional status, and ...
Source: Journal of Health Psychology - November 27, 2016 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Shamaskin-Garroway, A. M., Lageman, S. K., Rybarczyk, B. Tags: Articles Source Type: research
Distress and body image disturbances in women with breast cancer in the immediate postsurgical period: The influence of attachment insecurity
The aim of this study was to assess, in the immediate postsurgical period, the influence of attachment avoidance and anxiety on distress and body image disturbances in women facing breast cancer. Seventy-five women participated in the study 3 weeks after surgery. Questionnaires were used to assess study variables. To predict distress and body image disturbances, we controlled for several variables known to influence adjustment to the stress of breast cancer. The results of hierarchical regression analyses show that attachment explains the outcomes above and beyond other influential variables. Insecurely attached women are ...
Source: Journal of Health Psychology - November 27, 2016 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Favez, N., Cairo Notari, S., Charvoz, L., Notari, L., Ghisletta, P., Panes Ruedin, B., Delaloye, J.-F. Tags: Articles Source Type: research
Coping and quality of life of patients following microsurgical treatment for breast cancer-related lymphedema
This study investigated the extent clinical factors, lymphedema symptoms, lymphedema-related appearance, and coping strategies predicted quality of life. Female patients who underwent microsurgical treatment for lymphedema (n = 54) participated. Lymphedema symptoms were associated with physical and functional well-being, but not emotional and social well-being. Clinical factors and lymphedema-related appearance were not significantly associated with quality of life. Compared to adaptive coping strategies, maladaptive coping strategies (e.g. denial, venting, self-blame) were more strongly associated with quality of life. Th...
Source: Journal of Health Psychology - November 27, 2016 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Teo, I., Fingeret, M. C., Liu, J., Chang, D. W. Tags: Articles Source Type: research
The effects of stress inoculation training on perceived stress in pregnant women
A total of 64 pregnant women were assigned into two groups of cases and controls. Both groups filled out the Perceived Stress Scale at pre-test. Cognitive-behavioral coping skill training was delivered to the case group. After the end of the intervention, both groups completed the same scale again. The results showed that the mean perceived stress of the cases and controls was 27.77 ± 6.033 and 18.97 ± 3.268, respectively (p = 0.001). Therefore, midwives are recommended to plan educational interventions to decrease perceived stress in pregnant women. (Source: Journal of Health Psychology)
Source: Journal of Health Psychology - November 27, 2016 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Khorsandi, M., Vakilian, K., Salehi, B., Goudarzi, M. T., Abdi, M. Tags: Articles Source Type: research
Eating disorders in persons with type 1 diabetes: A focus group investigation of early eating disorder risk
Through focus groups, we examined the development and maintenance of an eating disorder in 16 females with type 1 diabetes and an eating disorder. The quotes and qualitative data summaries provide rich insights into understanding why those with type 1 diabetes are at increased risk for eating disorders. Content analyses revealed five themes pertinent to the dual diagnosis (feeling different, difficulty with control/coping, body image, feelings, and quality of life) of which four themes were relevant to eating disorder development. Findings support early identification of those at risk and inform interventions to mitigate d...
Source: Journal of Health Psychology - November 27, 2016 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Powers, M. A., Richter, S. A., Ackard, D. M., Cronemeyer, C. Tags: Articles Source Type: research
Daily weight monitoring as a method of weight gain prevention in healthy weight and overweight young adult women
This study randomly assigned 49 first-year university women (body mass index: 20–30 kg/m2) to daily weight monitoring or a control condition and measured weight, mood, body dissatisfaction, and unhealthy weight control behaviors at baseline and 8 weeks, and weight at 20-week follow-up. No harmful effects of daily weighing were detected; acceptability and adherence were high. Weight monitoring did not impact weight; both groups showed little weight gain. Results suggest that weight monitoring has minimal harmful effects and may be useful for preventing weight gain. (Source: Journal of Health Psychology)
Source: Journal of Health Psychology - November 27, 2016 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Katterman, S. N., Butryn, M. L., Hood, M. M., Lowe, M. R. Tags: Articles Source Type: research
Forgiveness and health-related quality of life in older people: Adaptive cognitive emotion regulation strategies as mediators
This study examined whether adaptive cognitive emotion regulation strategies mediate the relationship between forgiveness and health-related quality of life in a sample of 350 Spanish people aged 55 years and older. Positive refocusing and positive reappraisal strategies partially mediated the relation between forgiveness and mental health. Thus, focusing on planning partially mediated the relation between forgiveness and physical health. Our findings contribute to an emerging understanding of the underlying coping process between forgiveness and health outcomes and might provide preliminary insight for potential intervent...
Source: Journal of Health Psychology - November 27, 2016 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Rey, L., Extremera, N. Tags: Articles Source Type: research
