The consequences of widowhood can be overwhelming. Widows sometimes experience difficulties to obtain psychosocial support to overcome the challenges they face. In this phenomenological study, purposively selected widows were asked about their experiences of widowhood in terms of different sources of support. The analysis illuminated the meaning widows attach to different sources of psychosocial support. Participants experienced both positive and negative encounters with their sources of support. During negative encounters, widows experienced feelings of disappointment; and when their psychosocial support needs were met, they experienced a sense of happiness and a positive level of satisfaction.
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Eur J Pain
February 2025
Institute of Neuroscience, Université Catholique de Louvain, Brussels, Belgium.
Background: Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) is a debilitating condition characterised by significant heterogeneity. Early diagnosis is critical, but limited data exists on the condition's early stages. This study aimed to characterise (very) early CRPS patients and explore potential subgroups to enhance understanding of its mechanisms.
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Department of Psychology, Division of Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy, Bielefeld University, P.O. Box 100131, Universitätsstraße 25, Bielefeld, 33501, Germany.
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January 2025
Indiana University School of Medicine, 410 W 10th St, Suite 2000A, Indianapolis, IN, 46202, USA.
Background: Individuals with Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) are a minoritized and marginalized community that have disparate health outcomes as a result of systemic racism and disease-related stigma. The purpose of this study was to determine the psychosocial risk factors for families caring for children with SCD at a pediatric SCD center through use of the Psychosocial Assessment Tool (PAT), a validated caregiver-report screener.
Methods: The PAT was administered annually during routine clinical visits and scored by the SCD Social Worker to provide tailored resources to families.
BMC Psychiatry
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Department of Psychiatry, Kitasato University, School of Medicine, 1-15-1 Kitasato, Minami-Ku, Sagamihara, Kanagawa, 252-0374, Japan.
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January 2025
College of Nursing and Allied Health Sciences, P. Box 10, Nalerigu, Northeast Region, Ghana.
Infertility is a major health issue that poses threats to women's lives, marriages, and health. Yet little is known about psychosocial support for women with infertility in Northern Ghana. This study aims to understand the psychosocial challenges faced by women with infertility and evaluate the availability and effectiveness of social support systems in East Mamprusi Municipality, Northern Ghana using a qualitative interpretive descriptive design.
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