The Influence of Chronic Pain on the Daily Lives of Underprivileged South Africans

Villiers, Martjie de; Maree, Johanna E.; Belkum, Corrien Van

doi:10.1016/j.pmn.2014.05.001

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“…In yet another relatively unexplored area of research, preliminary findings suggest that, health stressors such as pain, chronic illness and terminal illness can challenge (e.g., questioning suffering; doubting God's existence) and/or distract from (e.g., discomfort; inability to participate) expression of religious and spiritual beliefs, or engagement in spiritual activities (Dobratz, 2005; de Villiers et al, 2015). In a reciprocal manner, patients with MS who experience pain-related disruptions to daily activities may experience depression as a result of reduced ability to engage in spiritual or personally-meaningful pursuits and, as well, the pain-related depressive symptoms experienced by these individuals may reduce efficacy and motivation to fulfill spiritual needs.…”

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“…In general, spiritual well-being is related to less perceived illness uncertainty and psychological distress (McNulty et al, 2004), as well as better coping and psychosocial adjustment (Irvine et al, 2009; McNulty et al, 2004), in patients with MS. However, previous research also indicates that pain is deleteriously associated with engagement in spiritual pursuits (i.e., negative effect of pain on ability to complete social routines; distraction) and is linked to depression risk (e.g., resulting from discomfort, isolation) (de Villiers et al, 2015; Dobratz, 2005). As well, depression is often linked to greater levels of pain (e.g., via catastrophizing, comorbid somatic symptoms) and less motivation or ability to engage in spiritual pursuits (Williams et al, 2003; Haythornthwaite et al, 1991).…”

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The interrelations between spiritual well-being, pain interference and depressive symptoms in patients with multiple sclerosis

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Depressive symptoms are common in individuals with multiple sclerosis (MS), and are frequently exacerbated by pain; however, spiritual well-being may allow persons with MS to more effectively cope with pain-related deficits in physical and role functioning. We explored the associations between spiritual well-being, pain interference and depressive symptoms, assessing each as a potential mediator, in eighty-one patients being treated for MS, who completed self-report measures: Functional Assessment of Chronic Illness Therapy-Spiritual Well-Being Scale, Pain Effects Scale, and Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale Revised. At the bivariate level, spiritual well-being and its subscale of meaning and peace were negatively associated with depression and pain interference. In mediation models, depression was not related to pain interference via spiritual well-being, or to spiritual well-being via pain interference. Pain interference was related to depression via spiritual well-being and meaning/peace, and to spiritual well-being and meaning/peace via depressive symptoms. Finally, spiritual well-being and meaning/peace were related to depression via pain interference, and to pain interference via depressive symptoms. For patients with MS, a multi-faceted approach to treatment that includes pain reduction and promotion of spiritual well-being may be beneficial, although amelioration of depression remains a critical task.

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The interrelations between spiritual well-being, pain interference and depressive symptoms in patients with multiple sclerosis

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“…Any suffering end-of-life patient wishes to die peacefully and to be taken care of at home, without feeling dependent upon others; she/he will then privilege home-based care (36). Nevertheless, strong religious beliefs relieve the pain and give hope for the future (37).…”

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Perceptions and types of support coming from families caring for patients suffering from advanced illness in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo

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Sumaili²,

Mairiaux³

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Ann. Palliat. Med.

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“…Ongoing research within South Africa’s public health care system indicates high rates of chronic pain that impact an already overburdened health care system. 2 , 3 In South Africa, similar to the rest of the word, chronic pain affects one in five adults and has been noted to interfere with work, important social and recreational activities, and family relations. 1 In a study of 394 adult patients conducted in Transkei, South Africa, 43% of adults reported chronic pain, with a significant impact on their quality of life.…”

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Chronic pain: The prevalence of chronic pain in patients attending Soshanguve Community Health Centre

Pandelani,

Nyalunga,

Pandelani

2024

Canadian Journal of Pain

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Introduction Chronic pain is a costly and incapacitating condition, with a projected global prevalence of 20%. In South Africa, almost one in five adults experience chronic pain. The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence of chronic pain and the association between chronic pain intensity and the interference of pain with life domains in patients attending a primary health care center. Methods We conducted a cross-sectional quantitative study on a sample of 331 patients at Soshanguve Community Health Centre. The data were collected using the Wisconsin Brief Pain Questionnaire, a validated scale for measuring pain. Results The mean age of participants was 51.6 years (SD = ±15.15, range = 18–86). The median age was 48 years (interquartile range = 40–64). The prevalence of chronic pain was 21.5% (95% confidence interval [CI] 17.0–25.9). Approximately 58% of participants were female, and female patients were affected more frequently than male patients. Chronic pain was observed to be 11.1% more prevalent in females than in males. Chronic pain mildly impacted general activity in 33.8% of patients (95% CI 23.9–45.4), mood in 42.3% (95% CI 31.4–53.8), walking ability in 29.6% (95% CI 20.2–41.0), relationships in 47.9% (95% CI 36.7–59.3), sleep in 31.0% (95% CI 21.4–42.5), enjoyment of life in 39.4% (95% CI 28.9–51.1), and normal working ability in 25.3% (95% CI 16.7–36.6). Conclusions Findings from this study show that among patients who attended the primary health care clinic, chronic pain was highly prevalent and interfered with their life domains. The intensity of pain was high in a significant proportion of patients. These findings provide invaluable information needed for the improvement of resources at the primary care level to comprehensively evaluate pain in our communities.

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The Influence of Chronic Pain on the Daily Lives of Underprivileged South Africans

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The interrelations between spiritual well-being, pain interference and depressive symptoms in patients with multiple sclerosis

The interrelations between spiritual well-being, pain interference and depressive symptoms in patients with multiple sclerosis

Perceptions and types of support coming from families caring for patients suffering from advanced illness in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo

Chronic pain: The prevalence of chronic pain in patients attending Soshanguve Community Health Centre

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