With the advent rise is in urbanization and industrialization, heavy metals (HMs) such as lead (Pb) and cadmium (Cd) contamination have increased considerably. It is among the most recalcitrant pollutants majorly affecting the biotic and abiotic components of the ecosystem like human well-being, animals, soil health, crop productivity, and diversity of prokaryotes (bacteria) and eukaryotes (plants, fungi, and algae). At higher concentrations, these metals are toxic for their growth and pose a significant environmental threat, necessitating innovative and sustainable remediation strategies. Bacteria exhibit diverse mechanisms to cope with HM exposure, including biosorption, chelation, and efflux mechanism, while fungi contribute through mycorrhizal associations and hyphal networks. Algae, especially microalgae, demonstrate effective biosorption and bioaccumulation capacities. Plants, as phytoremediators, hyperaccumulate metals, providing a nature-based approach for soil reclamation. Integration of these biological agents in combination presents opportunities for enhanced remediation efficiency. This comprehensive review aims to provide insights into joint action of prokaryotic and eukaryotic interactions in the management of HM stress in the environment.
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- Bacteria * metabolism drug effects MeSH
- Biodegradation, Environmental * MeSH
- Eukaryota metabolism drug effects MeSH
- Fungi metabolism MeSH
- Cadmium * metabolism toxicity MeSH
- Soil Pollutants * metabolism MeSH
- Lead * metabolism toxicity MeSH
- Plants microbiology metabolism MeSH
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- Journal Article MeSH
- Review MeSH
Cíl: Popsat strategie zvládání stresu (coping) a prožívaný stres v souvislosti s neplodností u mužů a žen podstupujících léčbu in vitro fertilizace (IVF). Zjistit, zda jsou mezi ženami a muži rozdíly v prožívání a zároveň vytipovat adaptivní a neadaptivní strategie pro zvládání neplodnosti. Soubor a metoda: Korelační studie, 162 pacientů s primární neplodností (99 žen a 63 mužů), kteří podstupovali léčbu IVF v Sanus Pardubice, vyplnilo psychologické dotazníky Fertility Problem Inventory a COPE Inventory. Výsledky: Mezi muži a ženami nebyl nalezen statisticky významný rozdíl v míře prožívaného stresu. Nejčastěji užívali muži i ženy copingové strategie pozitivní reinterpretace, plánování a akceptace, muži užívali signifikantně častěji než ženy strategii zdrženlivost, potlačení a plánování, ženy užívaly signifikantně častěji než muži strategie využívání emoční sociální opory a náboženský coping. U žen i mužů signifikantně korelovala s celkovou mírou prožívaného stresu strategie popření v pozitivním směru, strategie pozitivní reinterpretace a akceptace v negativním směru. Závěr: Nedobrovolně bezdětné ženy a muži v léčbě IVF prožívají podobný stres, užívají ale mírně odlišné copingové strategie. Pro muže i ženy se jako adaptivní copingové strategie ukazují pozitivní reinterpretace a akceptace, jako neadaptivní popření.
Aim: To describe coping strategies and infertility stress in men and women undergoing in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatment. To determine whether there are differences in coping strategies between men and women and to identify adaptive and non-adaptive coping strategies for infertility. Materials and methods: A correlational study, where 162 patients (99 women and 63 men) with primary infertility undergoing IVF treatment at Sanus Pardubice completed the Fertility Problem Inventory and COPE Inventory psychological questionnaires. Results: There were no significant differences between women and men in experiencing infertility stress. The coping strategies used most frequently by both men and women were Positive Reinterpretation, Planning, and Acceptance; men used the strategies Restraint, Suppression, and Planning significantly more frequently than women; and women used the strategies Using Emotional Social Support and Religious Coping significantly more frequently than men. For both women and men, level of Global infertility stress significantly correlated with Denial in the positive direction and with Positive Reinterpretation and Acceptance in the negative direction. Conclusion: Involuntarily childless women and men in IVF treatment experience similar infertility stress, but use slightly different coping strategies. For both men and women, Positive Reinterpretation and Acceptance emerged as adaptive strategies, while Denial emerged as non-adaptive.
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Background/Objectives: Lumbar disk herniation (LDH) significantly affects quality of life due to lower back and radiating leg pain. Surgical intervention, such as discectomy, is effective for symptom relief when conservative measures fail; however, psychological factors like anxiety, depression, and maladaptive coping strategies may negatively impact surgical outcomes. This study aims to assess the role of preoperative psychological evaluations in predicting postoperative recovery and to identify key psychological and functional predictors of surgical success. Methods: A prospective study was conducted on 888 patients undergoing microdiscectomy for LDH at Mater Olbia Hospital between December 2020 and December 2023. Preoperative evaluations included the Visual Analog Scale, Symptom Checklist 90-R, Oswestry Disability Index, and Short Form 36. Logistic regression models and ROC curve analysis were used to identify significant predictors of outcomes and evaluate model accuracy. Results: Preoperative pain levels and emotional well-being emerged as the strongest determinants of postoperative improvement in the Oswestry Disability Index. The predictive model demonstrated high specificity (90.2%) in identifying patients likely to benefit from surgery. Clinically significant improvements were achieved by 69% of patients, highlighting the importance of psychological and functional assessments. Conclusions: Preoperative psychological assessment is critical in predicting outcomes of lumbar disk herniation surgery. Addressing psychological factors preoperatively enhances recovery, supports personalized treatment planning, and improves patient education. These findings advocate for an integrated care model that considers both physical and psychological health, optimizing surgical outcomes and patient satisfaction.
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- Journal Article MeSH
Úvod: Zdraví žen je často přehlíženo a nedostatečně zkoumáno v minulosti i současnosti. Dysmenorea, známá jako bolestivá menstruace, je běžný gynekologický stav způsobující intenzivní bolest a dysfunkci u žen v reprodukčním věku. Cíl: Obecným cílem studie bylo určit prevalenci dysmenorey u žen ve věku 18–50 let v Malajsii. Zkoumali jsme dysmenoreu, její vliv na každodenní aktivity ve srovnání se ženami bez dysmenorey, faktory, které bolest při menstruaci zhoršují, příznaky, životní návyky a způsoby zvládání dysmenorey. Metody: Průřezová studie byla provedena během roku 2024 po dobu tří měsíců. Cílovou skupinou byly ženy ve věku 18–50 let žijící v Malajsii. Použito bylo nepravděpodobnostní výběrové šetření (non-probability convenient sampling), přičemž dotazníky byly distribuovány prostřednictvím Google formulářů za účelem sběru dat. Ke statistické analýze a měření asociací byl využit software SPSS a chí-kvadrát test. Výsledky: Studie ukázala, že prevalence dysmenorey činila 92,8 %. Byl zjištěn významný vztah mezi závažností dysmenorey a různými sociodemografickými faktory, zejména věkem a indexem tělesné hmotnosti (BMI) s hodnotou p < 0,05. Nebyl však nalezen žádný významný vztah mezi věkovými skupinami a intenzitou dysmenorey, což naznačuje, že věk silně neovlivňuje závažnost dysmenorey. Situace, jako bolest při stolici nebo při chůzi, byly spojeny se zvýšenou závažností dysmenorey (p < 0,001). Mezi strategie zvládání patřilo časté užívání analgetik u žen s těžkou dysmenoreou (p < 0,001). Závěr: Studie ukázala, že dysmenorea má významný dopad na kvalitu života většiny žen, které zažívají střední až silné bolesti trvající 1 až 3 dny. Implementace účinných strategií, jako je úprava životního stylu, poskytování informací a činnost podpůrných skupin, může ženám pomoci zvládat dysmenoreu. Tyto strategie mají potenciál výrazně zlepšit celkovou pohodu postižených žen a snížit zátěž, kterou tento stav představuje.
Background: Women‘s health is often overlooked and under-studied in the past and present. Dysmenorrhea is known as painful menstruation which is a common gynaecological condition that causes intense pain and dysfunction in women of reproductive age. Objective: The general objective is to determine the prevalence of dysmenorrhea among females aged 18 to 50 years old in Malaysia. We studied dysmenorrhea and how it affects daily activities compared to females without dysmenorrhea, factors that aggravate the menstrual pain, symptoms, lifestyle habits and coping mechanisms associated with dysmenorrhea. Methods: A cross-sectional study conducted during 2024 for a period of 3 months. Our targeted population was females aged 18-50 years old in Malaysia. Non-probability convenient sampling was used and distributed via google form questionnaires to collect data. Statistical software SPSS and chi-square test was used to analyse the data to measure the associations. Results: The study showed that prevalence of dysmenorrhea was 92.8% and there was a significant relationship between dysmenorrhea severity and various sociodemographic factors, particularly age and body mass index (BMI) with p < 0.05. There was no significant association between age groups and dysmenorrhea intensity, thus indicating that age does not strongly influence severity of dysmenorrhea. Situational factors such as pain during bowel movements or while walking are associated with increased severity of dysmenorrhea (p < 0.001). Coping strategies show analgesic use is common among women with severe dysmenorrhea (p < 0.001). Conclusion: This study showed that dysmenorrhea has a significant impact on the quality of life of the majority of women experiencing moderate to severe pain lasting 1 to 3 days. The implementation of effective strategies such as lifestyle modification, providing information and support groups can empower individuals to manage dysmenorrhea should be done as they have the potential to significantly enhance the overall well-being of those affected, ultimately reducing the burden of this condition on women.
BACKGROUND: Using the perspective of the recent COVID-19 pandemic, which represents a public health challenge that also affects education and the psychological well-being of students, this paper aims to assess the vulnerability to anxiety and stress of the Romanian students from the Faculty of Administration and Business of the University of Bucharest pursuing their degrees in administration and business. METHODS: Our study is based on the results of the survey that was administered to a sample of 422 students (39.6% females and 60.4% males) selected from the pool of 2000 recruited respondents. We employed the ANOVA/linear Dependent Dirichlet Process mixture model to explain the causes of stress and anxiety after various grouping variables represented by gender, specialisation, as well as labour market status. RESULTS: Our results revealed that more than 80% of the students in the sample yielded medium and high vulnerability to stress, while 64% of the respondents were affected by severe anxiety (high frequency of psychological, social, and physical problems that were difficult for them to control). The most important stressors were the fear of getting infected and social distancing, while self-control was considered the most effective coping strategy by 62.6% of employed students. CONCLUSIONS: These results allow us to provide practical recommendations for effectively coping with stress and anxiety among students in Romania and beyond and to help stakeholders and policymakers design strategies for strengthening students' resilience, mental health, and well-being in case of future pandemics or other extreme contexts.
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- Adaptation, Psychological * MeSH
- Coping Skills MeSH
- COVID-19 * epidemiology psychology MeSH
- Adult MeSH
- Humans MeSH
- Young Adult MeSH
- Pandemics MeSH
- Surveys and Questionnaires MeSH
- Stress, Psychological * epidemiology psychology MeSH
- SARS-CoV-2 MeSH
- Students * psychology statistics & numerical data MeSH
- Universities MeSH
- Anxiety * epidemiology psychology MeSH
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- Adult MeSH
- Humans MeSH
- Young Adult MeSH
- Male MeSH
- Female MeSH
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- Journal Article MeSH
- Geographicals
- Romania MeSH
Work-related stress has been linked to various negative outcomes among healthcare professionals. For nurses, stress can arise from numerous sources, including their interactions with patients. It is often perceived that nurses working in psychiatric hospitals experience greater stress and occupational burnout compared to nurses working in somatic hospitals. However, there is limited research addressing this specific issue. To bridge this gap, a study was conducted to compare the stress levels of nurses working in a psychiatric hospital and a somatic hospital within the same city. Background/Objectives: The aim of this paper was to report on the prevalence of stress and burnout among surveyed nurses employed in a somatic hospital and in a psychiatric hospital. Methods: The study group consisted of a total of 379 nurses-189 employed at a somatic hospital and 190 employed at a psychiatric hospital. The primary test used for statistical analyses was the nonparametric Mann-Whitney U test for assessing differences. Additionally, correlations between ordinal or quantitative variables were analyzed using Spearman's rho coefficient. Results: Among respondents working at a somatic hospital, the average levels of occupational burnout, emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and sense of personal accomplishment were moderate. Similar results were observed among respondents employed at a psychiatric hospital. Conclusions: The workplace does not significantly differentiate professional burnout or coping strategies among the nurses surveyed. Among nurses working in hospitals for somatic patients, levels of depersonalization, turning to religion, and seeking support increase with age and seniority. In contrast, psychiatric nurses show higher levels of emotional exhaustion and overall MBI burnout as they age.
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INTRODUCTION: Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by impairments in communication, social interaction, and repetitive behavior. The declaration of the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020 resulted in significant changes in daily life due to restrictive measures. This period posed particular challenges for families with children living with autism, given the limitations in medical care and social services. OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to understand how families with autistic children perceive stress during the pandemic and the coping strategies employed in unexpected situations. METHOD: A total of 44 families with children with ASD and 300 control families, including 44 control families in a matched subsample, were included in the study. To assess stress and parental coping with COVID-19-related stress, the Responses to Stress Questionnaire (Adult Self-Report RSQ-COVID-19) was utilized. RESULTS: Caregivers of autistic children experienced significantly higher stress levels (p = .027, d = 0.479) during the pandemic, with notable stressors such as limited access to medical care and challenges associated with remote work. Despite expectations, coping strategy differences were not statistically significant. CONCLUSION: Families and supporters of children with autism naturally encounter various experiences and challenges stemming from their additional needs. Our study's results highlight an accentuation of stress during challenging situations. As these situations may recur in the future, there is a need to design and implement support plans for these families, appropriate intervention programs, and preparations for the utilization of telemedicine tools.
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- Adaptation, Psychological * MeSH
- COVID-19 * psychology epidemiology MeSH
- Child MeSH
- Adult MeSH
- Middle Aged MeSH
- Humans MeSH
- Caregivers psychology MeSH
- Pandemics MeSH
- Autism Spectrum Disorder * psychology MeSH
- Child, Preschool MeSH
- Surveys and Questionnaires MeSH
- Stress, Psychological * psychology MeSH
- Parents * psychology MeSH
- SARS-CoV-2 MeSH
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- Child MeSH
- Adult MeSH
- Middle Aged MeSH
- Humans MeSH
- Male MeSH
- Child, Preschool MeSH
- Female MeSH
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- Journal Article MeSH
This article aims to describe the strategies that women suffering from dysmenorrhea (painful menstruation) use to cope with the pain and other physical and psychological difficulties accompanying this disease. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with eighteen women with dysmenorrhea and processed using thematic analysis. The results pointed to a significant connection between psychological and physical aspects and showed several passive and active strategies that women use. Pharmacotherapy in the form of analgesics and thermotherapy was used as first aid. What helped were rest and relaxation, reduction of external stimuli, and withdrawal into oneself, as well as emotional and physical catharsis and authentic pain relief, diversion of attention from pain, and social and emotional support of the immediate environment. Active strategies included various techniques such as yoga and breathing exercises, while passive strategies mainly included drug therapy and rest. Psychological support from family and friends also played a vital role. The study showed that a combination of these strategies can significantly contribute to better pain management and psychological well-being in women suffering from dysmenorrhea.
There is no multi-country/multi-language study testing a-priori multivariable associations between non-modifiable/modifiable factors and validated wellbeing/multidimensional mental health outcomes before/during the COVID-19 pandemic. Moreover, studies during COVID-19 pandemic generally do not report on representative/weighted non-probability samples. The Collaborative Outcomes study on Health and Functioning during Infection Times (COH-FIT) is a multi-country/multi-language survey conducting multivariable/LASSO-regularized regression models and network analyses to identify modifiable/non-modifiable factors associated with wellbeing (WHO-5)/composite psychopathology (P-score) change. It enrolled general population-representative/weighted-non-probability samples (26/04/2020-19/06/2022). Participants included 121,066 adults (age=42±15.9 years, females=64 %, representative sample=29 %) WHO-5/P-score worsened (SMD=0.53/SMD=0.74), especially initially during the pandemic. We identified 15 modifiable/nine non-modifiable risk and 13 modifiable/three non-modifiable protective factors for WHO-5, 16 modifiable/11 non-modifiable risk and 10 modifiable/six non-modifiable protective factors for P-score. The 12 shared risk/protective factors with highest centrality (network-analysis) were, for non-modifiable factors, country income, ethnicity, age, gender, education, mental disorder history, COVID-19-related restrictions, urbanicity, physical disorder history, household room numbers and green space, and socioeconomic status. For modifiable factors, we identified medications, learning, internet, pet-ownership, working and religion as coping strategies, plus pre-pandemic levels of stress, fear, TV, social media or reading time, and COVID-19 information. In multivariable models, for WHO-5, additional non-modifiable factors with |B|>1 were income loss, COVID-19 deaths. For modifiable factors we identified pre-pandemic levels of social functioning, hobbies, frustration and loneliness, and social interactions as coping strategy. For P-scores, additional non-modifiable/modifiable factors were income loss, pre-pandemic infection fear, and social interactions as coping strategy. COH-FIT identified vulnerable sub-populations and actionable individual/environmental factors to protect well-being/mental health during crisis times. Results inform public health policies, and clinical practice.
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- COVID-19 * epidemiology psychology prevention & control MeSH
- Adult MeSH
- Mental Health * MeSH
- Middle Aged MeSH
- Humans MeSH
- Young Adult MeSH
- Multivariate Analysis MeSH
- Protective Factors * MeSH
- Pandemics MeSH
- Risk Factors MeSH
- Aged MeSH
- Check Tag
- Adult MeSH
- Middle Aged MeSH
- Humans MeSH
- Young Adult MeSH
- Male MeSH
- Aged MeSH
- Female MeSH
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- Journal Article MeSH
