Examining the Burden of Self-Blame Attribution Among Women With Cervical Cancer.

Self-blame for past sexual behaviors or for the personal character may be associated with the development of cervical cancer. Aims were to understand the burden of self-blame attribution (SBA) among women with cervical cancer by (1) examining relationships between SBA, psychological distress (PD), and spiritual well-being (SWB); (2) determining differences between behavioral (BSB) and characterological self-blame (CSB) attribution; and (3) describing associations between SBA and unwanted past sexual experiences. Women attending a cancer center in the southeastern United Stats ( = 106) completed an online survey including a demographic questionnaire and three instruments: (1) SBA for Cancer Scale; (2) Psychological Distress Subscale of the Psychological Adjustment to Cancer Scale-Self Report; and (3) Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy-Spiritual Well-being.

COVID-19 and Pregnancy: Risks and Outcomes.

The normal physiologic changes of pregnancy are known to increase susceptibility to respiratory illness. Individuals who are pregnant are more likely to acquire a SARS-CoV-2 infection and develop COVID-19 than the general population; they are at increased risk for hospitalization; ventilator-assisted breathing; and other subsequent maternal, fetal, and neonatal health issues. Although the incidence of infection and subsequent morbidity is increased in pregnancy, mortality does not seem to be increased.

A guide to the selection and application of concept analysis.

The purpose of this article is to provide practical guidance in the process of choosing a method to use for concept analysis (CA), a commonly used method for defining and exploring concepts in nursing. Best outcomes are achieved when there is close alignment between the concept, the purpose of the analysis, and the CA method utilized. This process has become complicated by the number of approaches developed in recent decades, with varying purposes and theoretical underpinnings.

Advocating for Interventions When Depression Complicates Preeclampsia.

Preeclampsia is a condition of pregnancy that is associated with high morbidity and mortality rates. Individuals diagnosed with preeclampsia have an increased chance of developing depression during pregnancy and in the postpartum period. This ultimately increases the risk for negative physical and emotional outcomes.

Post-COVID-19 Syndrome: Theoretical Basis, Identification, and Management.

As COVID-19 continues to spread, with the United States surpassing 29 million cases, health care workers are beginning to see patients who have been infected with SARS-CoV-2 return seeking treatment for its longer-term physical and mental effects. The term long-haulers is used to identify patients who have not fully recovered from the illness after weeks or months. Although the acute symptoms of COVID-19 have been widely described, the longer-term effects are less well known because of the relatively short history of the pandemic.

COVID-19: An Immunopathologic Assault.

When caring for patients with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), clinicians have noticed some unusual clinical presentations not observed before, such as profound hypoxia and severe hypotension. Scientists are probing the evidence to explain these issues and many other unanswered questions. Severe acute respiratory syndrome associated with coronavirus 2 presents an unchartered acute and critical care dilemma.

Considering the Contemporary Issues and Unresolved Challenges Facing Therapeutic Communities for Clients with Alcohol and Substance Abuse.

Alcohol and substance abuse remain significant public health problems in many parts of the occidental world. Some facilities that provide treatment for such abuse often refer to themselves as "Therapeutic Communities" (TCs). However, fundamental compositional differences in TCs present unresolved issues and as such, create significant implications for research, practice, education, and substance/alcohol care policy.

A pilot study: retention of adults experiencing homelessness and feasibility of a CDSM diabetes program.

Introduction: The study purpose was to evaluate the feasibility of a chronic disease self management/case management intervention for adults experiencing homelessness and diabetes and the ability to retain subjects.

Methods: Participants with type 2 diabetes were recruited at a homeless clinic and a subset received the intervention. Analysis included calculating a retention rate and evaluating the intervention implementation process.