The roles of self-compassion and social support on the maternal adjustment to a child's hip dysplasia.

Parenthood can be challenging when facing a child's chronic illness such as developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH). Although social support is known as a protective factor for the caregiver's mental health, the role of self-compassion is less explored. This study, conducted in Portugal, explored whether self-compassion and social support mediate the relationship between mothers' psychological adjustment and perception of their child's illness.

Production and application of inulinase by new isolates of Aspergillus welwitschiae from fermented peach-palm waste for the production of fructooligosaccharides.

Microbial inulinase enzymes have a number of applications in biotechnology. In this study, new strains of Aspergillus welwitschiae were investigated as producers of inulinases and their endo- and exo-inulases were characterized in silico and their protein modeling was performed. The inulinase production by A.

Illness Stigma and Shame in People With Chronic Illnesses vs. SARS-CoV-2 Survivors: Associations With Psychological Distress Through Psychological Flexibility and Self-Compassion.

Individuals with chronic illnesses and those infected with SARS-CoV-2 often face stigma, shame, and psychological distress related to their conditions. Higher psychological flexibility and self-compassion are often associated with less stigma and shame. Examining and comparing these experiences between people with chronic illness and people who have recovered from SARS-CoV-2 can provide valuable insights into the shared and unique challenges they encounter.