Alcohol dependency, recovery, and social words

Szabó, Jácint; Gerevich, József

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“…Therefore, it would be important to educate professionals in the medical sciences about the existing disease, to develop an effective rehabilitation method, and to help patients adapt to the often inevitable state of deterioration. In the field of health science, high-quality research is also being carried out in Hungary (Betlehem et al 2014;Oláh et al 2008;Oláh et al 2012;Szabó and Gerevich 2013); therefore, through research and publicity based on relevant literature based on evidence regarding this topic, awareness-raising can be achieved. Survivors of the polio epidemic need more attention due to their more difficult financial situation and deteriorating health.…”

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Quality of life in Hungarian polio survivors

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Járomi

Pakai

2021

J Public Health (Berl.)

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Aim The number of Hungarian polio patients can be estimated at approximately 3000. Polio infection is currently affecting people 56–65 years of age. The aim of the study was to reveal the quality of life of patients living with polio virus in Hungary. Subject and methods The quantitative cross-sectional study was conducted in January–April 2017 among polyomyelitis patients living in Hungary. In the non-random, targeted, expert sample selection, the target group was composed of patients infected with poliovirus (N = 268). We have excluded those who refused to sign the consent statement. Our data collection method was an SF-36 questionnaire. Using the IBM SPSS Statistics Version 22 program, descriptive and mathematical statistics (χ2-test) were calculated (p < 0.05). Results The mean age of the members of the examined population is 63.5 years; 68.1% were women and 31.90% were men. The majority of the respondents were infected by the polyovirus in 1956 (11.9%), 1957 (24.3%), and 1959 (19.5%). Polio patients, with the exception of two dimensions (mental health, social operation), on the scale of 100 do not reach the “average” quality of life (physical functioning 23 points, functional role 36 points, emotional role 47 points, body pain 48 points, general health 42 points, vitality 50 points, health change 31 points). Conclusion The quality of life of polio patients is far below the dimensions of physical function, while the difference in mental health compared to healthy people is minimal. It would be important to educate health professionals about the existing disease, to develop an effective rehabilitation method.

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Quality of life in Hungarian polio survivors

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Járomi

Pakai

2021

J Public Health (Berl.)

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“…The influence of social support in recovery is well known [17]. It has been argued that positive role models can enact change behaviours in others [10].…”

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Personal Accounts of Mothers’ Use of Social Media to Support Abstinence from Alcohol

McGarva¹,

Machin²

2017

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Alcohol consumption by professional educated women and mothers is rising. Drinking alcohol in the home is, for many, becoming a normalised and daily ritual. Previous research focuses on causality, risk factors and health related damage. Few studies focus on mothers of school age children specifically or why some mothers pursue and sustain alcohol free lives. The role of social media in enacting and sustaining abstinence is under researched, as are other factors important for this group in remaining abstinent. Aims: This qualitative study explored the reasons why mothers drank alcohol, and factors contributing to their decision to become alcohol free. It also explored the value and utility of social media in the form of a specific web-site aimed at providing support in abstinence. Methods: Six UK mothers with school age children who had become abstinent after previously drinking over official limits were recruited via a social network website and interviewed. Transcripts were analysed thematically and inductive themes emerged. Results: Participants used alcohol to self-medicate, as a reward/relaxation strategy and because it was a normal part of their professional and daily lives. Reported reasons for abstinence included the negative effects alcohol had upon lives, inability to moderate/drink within guidelines and "trigger" events. Participants reported that their use of social media was inspirational, giving them a platform to share stories and help others and was preferred to traditional support. The use of social media in this way represented a supportive community and assisted vigilance toward the danger of relapse. Positive parenting identity, alternatives to alcohol, abstinence rewards and support from abstinent others were all factors in sustaining abstinence. Conclusions: Health professionals should recognise this hidden and hard to reach group and the potential efficacy of social media in assisting recovery from alcohol related issues.

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Alcohol dependency, recovery, and social words

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Quality of life in Hungarian polio survivors

Quality of life in Hungarian polio survivors

Personal Accounts of Mothers’ Use of Social Media to Support Abstinence from Alcohol

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