Differences in caregiver self-efficacy and satisfaction related to sexual abuse of offspring.

Research suggests parents of sexually abused children may experience negative perceptions of themselves and their parenting abilities following the victimization of their children, which may influence the recovery process in treatment for these families. This study assessed perceived self-efficacy and parenting satisfaction among female caregivers of sexually abused children and female caregivers whose children were not victimized. Results indicated that caregivers of child victims had significantly lower levels of perceived parenting efficacy than their counterparts.

Impact of fatigue on psychological outcomes in adults living with rheumatoid arthritis.

Background: Fatigue has been shown to be a prevalent symptom in patients with rheumatoid arthritis, having a negative impact on health-related quality of life. However, aside from depression, related fatigue has not been linked to specific psychological outcomes and is not a common target in treatment programs.

Objectives: The aim of the study was to examine the unique influence of rheumatoid arthritis-related fatigue on three psychological outcomes: depressive symptoms, perceived health impairment, and satisfaction with abilities.