Li-yu Song^1,*, Su-ting Hsu²

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.25, No.8, pp. 915-925, 2023, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2023.019349

Abstract Background: This study explored the personal recovery of consumers and their caregivers receiving the strength-based family intervention. Method: A three-year project was implemented with 43 dyads from 5 community psychiatric rehabilitation agencies in northern, central, and Southern Taiwan. This paper presents qualitative analysis with a focus on describing the experiences of personal recovery. To gain a deeper understanding of the participants’ personal experiences and perspectives, semi-structured in-depth interviews were conducted on three occasions (six months after the inception of the experiment, 18 months after, and when the participants left the services of this study). Over the three occasions, a total… More >

Paul Timileyin Kehinde¹, Olufemi Timothy Adigun^2,3,*, Gideon Kwesi Obosu⁴, Thanduxolo Peace Mngomezulu⁵

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.25, No.6, pp. 721-734, 2023, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2022.027105

Abstract This study aimed to determine the association and predictive capacities of job satisfaction, workplace stress, work motivation, and self-esteem on state of mental health of caregivers of children with disabilities in South-West Nigeria. The self-determination theory provided a theoretical framework for the study. A closed-ended paper-pencil questionnaire tagged ‘Mental Healthiness Scale for Caregivers’ was used for data collection from 241 caregivers of children with disabilities. Data collected was analyzed using descriptive of frequency count, simple percentage and mean as well as inferential statistics involving Pearson product moment correlation and Binary Logistic Regression at 95% confidence interval. Findings revealed a significant… More >

Halimatus Sakdiah Minhat^1,2,*, Hazwan Mat Din², Raja Nurzatul Efah Raja Adnan²

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.23, No.3, pp. 409-416, 2021, DOI:10.32604/IJMHP.2021.015526

Abstract Population ageing puts pressure on the workforce and increase the demands for aged workforce. The demographic shifts have made the issue of healthier workers, especially those of advanced age and physically related job scopes, a fundamental aspect to employing older workers. Hence, this study aimed to explore the best practices to employ older adults into the social care sector. The social care sector was chosen in view of the nature of job and declining demand among younger workers. A qualitative study was conducted involving series of focus group discussions (FGD) with social care workers of long-term care centers in the… More >

Halimatus Sakdiah Minhat^1,2,*, Hazwan Mat Din¹

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.22, No.4, pp. 283-290, 2020, DOI:10.32604/IJMHP.2020.012679

Abstract The rapid ageing process experienced by many developing countries, lead issues and challenges to deal with the highly demanding social care sector. This qualitative study aimed to explore the understanding and views of the formal caregivers in Malaysia towards social care for older persons. Series of focus group discussions were conducted among 57 institutional social care workers at four public residential care in Peninsular Malaysia based on the identified zones. Two groups of participants involved, those aged less than 40 years old and 40 years old and above, divided based on the mean age. The interview was transcribed verbatim and… More >

Nancy McClung^1,2, Jill Glidewell¹, Sherry L. Farr¹

Congenital Heart Disease, Vol.13, No.4, pp. 554-562, 2018, DOI:10.1111/chd.12605

Abstract Objective: To examine the financial burdens and mental health needs of families of children with special healthcare needs (CSHCN) with congenital heart disease (CHD).
Methods: Data from the 2009–2010 National Survey of Children with Special Health Care Needs (NS-CSHCN) were used to examine parent-reported financial burdens (out-of-pocket expenses, financial problems, employment impact, caregiving hours) and family members’ need for mental health services in families of CSHCN with CHD. Multivariable logistic regression was used to compare financial burdens and family members’ need for mental health services among CSHCN with and without CHD. Among CSHCN with CHD, multivariable logistic regression, stratified by… More >