This study investigates the mental health challenges faced by international nursing students in the Philippines during a global health disruption like the COVID-19 pandemic,particularly focusing on symptoms of depress...This study investigates the mental health challenges faced by international nursing students in the Philippines during a global health disruption like the COVID-19 pandemic,particularly focusing on symptoms of depression,anxiety,and stress(DAS).With the first incidence of global outbreak in the Philippines reported in 2020,the pandemic has intensified psychological distress among international students,who already struggle with sociocultural adjustment issues such as alienation and culture shock.The study aimed to determine the prevalence and contributing factors of DAS among this group.Using descriptive statistics and the DASS-21 tool,the research found that international nursing students exhibited alarmingly high levels of depression,anxiety,and stress.Pearson’s test of association was employed to explore relationships between DAS symptoms and demographic variables.Results highlighted key predictors of mental health distress,including age,gender,length of stay in the country,and sleep patterns.These findings address a significant gap in existing literature concerning international students’mental health in the Philippines during pandemics.The study concludes by urging healthcare providers and policymakers to integrate these insights into emergency preparedness plans and educational reforms,emphasizing the importance of supporting the psychological well-being of international students during crises.Replication with additional variables is recommended for a more comprehensive understanding.展开更多
This study evaluated the effectiveness of Chinese herbal foot bath therapy in improving sleep quality among postpartum women of advanced maternal age.A quasi-experimental design was used,involving 60 participants with...This study evaluated the effectiveness of Chinese herbal foot bath therapy in improving sleep quality among postpartum women of advanced maternal age.A quasi-experimental design was used,involving 60 participants with sleep disturbances recruited from Zouping County Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital.Participants were divided into control and experimental groups,and sleep quality was assessed using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index(PSQI)before and after the intervention.The experimental group received Chinese herbal foot bath therapy,while the control group did not.Post-intervention results showed a significant improvement in sleep quality for the experimental group,with a mean PSQI score of 7.79(SD=2.90),compared to 13.45(SD=2.57)in the control group,indicating continued poor sleep.Statistical analysis confirmed that the therapy led to significant improvements across overall and component PSQI scores.The study concludes that Chinese herbal foot bath therapy is a safe,non-invasive,and cost-effective method to enhance sleep quality among postpartum women,especially those of advanced maternal age.It holds promise as a complementary treatment option and could be integrated into standard postpartum care practices to address sleep disturbances without relying on pharmacological interventions.展开更多
文摘This study investigates the mental health challenges faced by international nursing students in the Philippines during a global health disruption like the COVID-19 pandemic,particularly focusing on symptoms of depression,anxiety,and stress(DAS).With the first incidence of global outbreak in the Philippines reported in 2020,the pandemic has intensified psychological distress among international students,who already struggle with sociocultural adjustment issues such as alienation and culture shock.The study aimed to determine the prevalence and contributing factors of DAS among this group.Using descriptive statistics and the DASS-21 tool,the research found that international nursing students exhibited alarmingly high levels of depression,anxiety,and stress.Pearson’s test of association was employed to explore relationships between DAS symptoms and demographic variables.Results highlighted key predictors of mental health distress,including age,gender,length of stay in the country,and sleep patterns.These findings address a significant gap in existing literature concerning international students’mental health in the Philippines during pandemics.The study concludes by urging healthcare providers and policymakers to integrate these insights into emergency preparedness plans and educational reforms,emphasizing the importance of supporting the psychological well-being of international students during crises.Replication with additional variables is recommended for a more comprehensive understanding.
文摘This study evaluated the effectiveness of Chinese herbal foot bath therapy in improving sleep quality among postpartum women of advanced maternal age.A quasi-experimental design was used,involving 60 participants with sleep disturbances recruited from Zouping County Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital.Participants were divided into control and experimental groups,and sleep quality was assessed using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index(PSQI)before and after the intervention.The experimental group received Chinese herbal foot bath therapy,while the control group did not.Post-intervention results showed a significant improvement in sleep quality for the experimental group,with a mean PSQI score of 7.79(SD=2.90),compared to 13.45(SD=2.57)in the control group,indicating continued poor sleep.Statistical analysis confirmed that the therapy led to significant improvements across overall and component PSQI scores.The study concludes that Chinese herbal foot bath therapy is a safe,non-invasive,and cost-effective method to enhance sleep quality among postpartum women,especially those of advanced maternal age.It holds promise as a complementary treatment option and could be integrated into standard postpartum care practices to address sleep disturbances without relying on pharmacological interventions.
