Dissertations / Theses: 'Women – Mental health – Maldives'

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Razee, Husna Public Health &amp Community Medicine Faculty of Medicine UNSW. "???Being a Good Woman???: suffering and distress through the voices of women in the Maldives." Awarded by:University of New South Wales. School of Public Health and Community Medicine, 2006. http://handle.unsw.edu.au/1959.4/27258.

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This ethnographic study explored the social and cultural context of Maldivian women???s emotional, social and psychological well-being and the subjective meanings they assign to their distress. The central question for the study was: How is suffering and distress in Maldivian women explained, experienced, expressed and dealt with? In this study participant observation was enhanced by lengthy encounters with women and with both biomedical and traditional healers. The findings showed that the suffering and distress of women is embedded in the social and economic circumstances in which they live, the nature of gender relations and how culture shapes these relations, the cultural notions related to being a good woman; and how culture defines and structures women???s place within the family and society. Explanations for distress included mystical, magical and animistic causes as well as social, psychological and biological causes. Women???s experiences of distress were mainly expressed through body metaphors and somatization. The pathway to dealing with their distress was explained by women???s tendency to normalize their distress and what they perceived to be the causes of their distress. This study provides an empirical understanding of Maldivian women???s mental well-being. Based on the findings of this study, a multi dimensional model entitled the Mandala for Suffering and Distress is proposed. The data contributes a proposed foundation upon which mental health policy and mental health interventions, and curricula for training of health care providers in the Maldives may be built. The data also adds to the existing global body of evidence on social determinants of mental health and enhances current knowledge and developments in the area of cultural competency for health care. The model and the lessons learnt from this study have major implications for informing clinicians on culturally congruent ways of diagnosing and managing mental health problems and developing patient-centred mental health services.

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Bennett, Cheryl Lynn. "Social Capital, Health and Mental Health in African American Women." VCU Scholars Compass, 2006. http://scholarscompass.vcu.edu/etd/725.

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Cultural and social influences on mental and physical health are increasingly recognized by social science researchers. Researchers have found that specific, Afrocultural factors are related to the functioning of African Americans. The current research considered whether interdependence is especially salient for African American women since women and African Americans tend to define themselves within the context of social relationships. The study outlines processes affecting the mental and physical health of African American women including communalism, collective efficacy, and social capital. The also study examined the relationship between socioeconomic status and both mental and physical health among African American women in a low-income residential area. The effect of social capital and collective efficacy on mental and physical health above income was analyzed using hierarchical regression. One-hundred-thirty African-American women in a low-income area of Richmond, Virginia completed surveys between October 2002 and October 2004 measuring social capital, collective efficacy and general health and mental health. Level of education served as a proxy for socioeconomic status. The study's central hypothesis was that social capital and collective efficacy, an indicator of social capital, would moderate rather than mediate the association between socioeconomic status and the outcome variables in this population due to the importance of relationships in the African American culture and in the lives of women. Both moderation and mediation models were tested. Significant relationships were found between income and both physical health and mental health. There were no significant relationships found between social capital and physical health, mental health, or socioeconomic status and mediation was not established. The results also did not establish social capital as a moderator between socio-economic status and the outcome variables. This lack of relationship may be related to several factors including the homogeneity of the sample in terms of socioeconomic status and challenges associated with the use of a new measure for social capital. Meaningful comparisons of social capital between socioeconomic levels could not be made.

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Hardi, Choman. "The mental health of Kurdish women surviving migration." Thesis, University of Kent, 2005. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.445705.

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Suthahar, Jagajanani. "Asian Indian women and their views on mental health." abstract and full text PDF (free order & download UNR users only), 2005. http://0-gateway.proquest.com.innopac.library.unr.edu/openurl?url_ver=Z39.88-2004&rft_val_fmt=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:dissertation&res_dat=xri:pqdiss&rft_dat=xri:pqdiss:1433291.

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Vallellanes, Alicia Kay, and Kelley Ferris. "Social support and mental health outcomes in battered women." CSUSB ScholarWorks, 2005. https://scholarworks.lib.csusb.edu/etd-project/2884.

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This study examined the relationship between perceived social support and negative mental health outcomes in battered women. Correlations between perceived social support and depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder were analyzed. Perceived social support, particularly from family members, was found to be significantly related to mental health outcomes. Results indicate that agencies that work with battered women should include social support in the assessment and intervention processes. The study utilized a quantitative survey design with a sample of 120 battered women from four domestic violence agencies throughout Riverside and San Bernardino counties. Quantitative data analysis procedures, such as multivariate analysis and logistic regression, were used to further examine variables. Samples of the instruments used in the study are included.

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Baah-Binney, Victoria. "The Mental Wellness of Liberated Trokosi Women." University of Cincinnati / OhioLINK, 2021. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ucin1623250850976973.

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Hemingway, C. A. "The regulation of women detained under mental health legislation." Thesis, University of Oxford, 1998. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.264817.

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Brown, Amber M. "Utilization of Mental Health Services Amongst African-American Women." DigitalCommons@Robert W. Woodruff Library, Atlanta University Center, 2017. http://digitalcommons.auctr.edu/cauetds/91.

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This thesis examines mental health utilization amongst African-American women. The study specifically investigated the factors that may predict help seeking behaviors: depression, stigma, African acculturation, mistrust, and religious commitment. The study also examined the role demographics has on African-American women utilizing mental health services. The study examined the following demographics, income, age, marital status, and education status. The sample size consisted 40 African American women, with ages ranging from 18 to 65. The results indicated that age and depression may impact African-American women seeking mental health services. The results showed that stigma, African acculturation, mistrust, religious commitment, income, marital status and education have no statistical significance in predicting African-American women utilizing mental health services.

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Nangolo, L. H. N. "Violence against women and its mental health consequences in Namibia." Thesis, University of Limpopo, 2002. http://hdl.handle.net/10386/2046.

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Thesis ((M.A. (Clinical Psychology)) --University of the North, 2002
Violence against women ts a manifestation of historically unequal power relations between men and women, which has led to the domination of women by men and to the prevention of the full advancement of women. It is an old phenomenon that was kept secret, and people pretended that the problem did not exist. It wasn't until the feminist activists openly addressed the issue of inequality that included women's lack of rights and low status within marriage and society as well as battering that the taboo topic was changed into a subject extensively investigated. Extensive research on the topic now exists. As is the case in many developing countries, research on violence against women in Namibia is relatively rare. Research regarding the mental health consequences of abuse is virtually non-existent. It is to this area of research that the present study addressed itself. This study aimed at describing and determining the mental health consequences of battering to which Namibian women are subjected. The study followed both qualitative and quantitative research approaches. Qualitative research used in-depth interviews based on a semi-structured questionnaire. The measures utilized was an Abuse Disability Questionnaire (ADQ). A demographic questionnaire identifying battered women variables was also utilized. A total of 60 battered women were surveyed and all 60 women completed the questionnaires. In quantitative methods, data were analysed in terms of descriptive statistics. In qualitative methods, closely related data were grouped together under specific titles to serve as categories. The results indicated that Namibian battered women endure physical, emotional, sexual and financial abuse. The results has shown that age, education, religion, employment status and marital status do not matter. Women are still being battered. The results also indicated that Namibian battered women are indeed subjected to various negative mental health consequences.

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Said, Hannah. "Refugee women| The cross cultural impact of war related trauma experienced by Iraqi and Vietnamese women." Thesis, California State University, Long Beach, 2015. http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=1600596.

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The purpose of the study is to conduct research and bring awareness to war related events experienced by female refugees. Refugees from war torn countries arrive to the United States with various forms of trauma—some war related and others not. Trauma experienced by refugees can significantly impact their mental health and overall quality of life. Reliable and valid screenings/interventions, that use quantitative and qualitative methods, have proven to be beneficial. Currently there is limited information regarding the range of war related trauma and health outcomes experienced by female refugees of Middle Eastern (Kurdish) and Asian (Vietnamese) descent. This study examines the difference in migration, employment, education, health insurance, mental health, and personal problems experienced by 60 Vietnamese and 44 Iraqi women. An exploratory, qualitative and quantitative, research design was employed to detect war related, traumatic events. The ultimate aim of the study was to focus on the cross-cultural impact of war related trauma and its mental health and overall effects on female refugees.

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Clark, Kimberly. "Women, stress and well-being| Facilitating stress management among middle adulthood-aged women (45-65)." Thesis, Pepperdine University, 2016. http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=10181997.

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Literature has widely documented the link between stress and serious physical and mental health consequences (e.g., depression, heart disease, Alzheimer’s Disease, cancer). Women in middle-adulthood face a number of commingling stressors that may exacerbate their existing stress levels and place them as a higher risk of developing stress-related health issues. For example, in middle-adulthood women experience biological/hormonal changes (i.e., menopause, increased cortisol response to stressors), neural changes (i.e., cognitive declines), changes in skin function and appearance (i.e., wrinkles, sagging), as well as assuming multiple challenging roles (i.e., caregiver, employee, spouse). Due to the gravity of the effects of stress, there has been an increased need for a deeper understanding of stressors that women in middle–adulthood face and an increased need to target those specific stressors in an attempt to ameliorate their negative effects. In this context, the research reported here focused on developing a curriculum to conduct a one-day workshop for women in middle-adulthood in order to provide a deeper understanding of the various types of stress (e.g., hormonal/biological, age-related appearance changes, discrimination, gender role strain, multiple roles, cultural expectations, finances, etc.) experienced by women in middle-adulthood and providing culturally congruent stress reduction interventions. The development of the curriculum used to conduct a workshop is targeting women between the ages of 45 and 65 who are experiencing significant levels of stress and who wish to expand their knowledge of stressors and repertoire of stress reduction/management strategies. The curriculum was reviewed by two doctoral level mental health professionals who rated the content, strengths, and weaknesses of the curriculum. Their feedback was incorporated into a compilation of suggestions and future directions for the curriculum.

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Leitner, Natty. "The Broverman's deconstructed : women and gender in mental health literature." Thesis, University of East London, 1995. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.532381.

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DeBlaere, Cirleen. "Perceived discrimination experiences and mental health of Asian American women." [Gainesville, Fla.] : University of Florida, 2009. http://purl.fcla.edu/fcla/etd/UFE0024850.

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Dosanjh, Shavnam. "How do Asian women manage mental health difficulties across cultures?" Thesis, University of Sheffield, 2005. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.427185.

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Chou, Jeanie. "Introducing mental health issues in an Asian Ameican [sic] women's ministry." Theological Research Exchange Network (TREN) Access this title online, 2005. http://www.tren.com.

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Project (M.A.R.)--Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, 2005.
An integrative project submitted to the Faculty of Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Arts in Religion. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 56-57).

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Samuels, Jadeen. "Intergenerational Understandings of Black Women's Mental Health." Thesis, Boston College, 2020. http://hdl.handle.net/2345/bc-ir:108833.

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Thesis advisor: C. Shawn McGuffey
This study delved further into the stigmatizing perception of mental health within the black community by focusing on its understandings in the population of black women. Black women statistically are underrepresented and underutilizing the mental health industry, so this study unearthed reasons behind these numbers through empirical research. From interviews with eight women from three generational cohorts (young adults, professional adults, and older adults), I examined their perspectives on the topic of mental health and how that may have changed over the course of their lives to where they are today. Despite generational groupings, these findings can help researchers and practitioners better understand the reasons behind those statistics and help change the industry as a whole to include black women’s voices
Thesis (BA) — Boston College, 2020
Submitted to: Boston College. College of Arts and Sciences
Discipline: Departmental Honors
Discipline: Sociology

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Olsson, Kristin. "Immigration and Mental Health Issues from an Intersectional Perspective." Thesis, Mid Sweden University, Department of Social Work, 2009. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:miun:diva-8330.

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Burton, Karen Elizabeth. "The forgotten women, a hermeneutic study of refugee women and their mental health after resettlement." Thesis, National Library of Canada = Bibliothèque nationale du Canada, 2000. http://www.collectionscanada.ca/obj/s4/f2/dsk1/tape4/PQDD_0019/MQ55278.pdf.

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Maurina, Anne. "Mental health needs and resources of Korean wives of American servicemen." Theological Research Exchange Network (TREN) Access this title online, 2005. http://www.tren.com.

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Christiansen, Nichola. "The mental health and lived experiences of women in secure settings." Thesis, University of Warwick, 2010. http://wrap.warwick.ac.uk/36731/.

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Chapter 1 comprises a review of the literature on the mental health of women prisoners. Historically, research of this kind has tended to focus on male prisoners. In recent years Government initiatives have promoted prison healthcare to be brought in line with the National Health Service. Through a review of the literature this chapter discusses the mental health of women prisoners, with an emphasis on women in the United Kingdom. Treatment needs and marginalised groups in women’s prisons receive a specific focus and recommendations for future research are considered. Chapter 2 is an empirical study, focussed on The Lived Experiences of Women in the National High Secure Healthcare Service for Women, NHSHSW. Following recent changes in the secure hospital system in the UK, the NHSHSW is now the only high secure hospital for women. The women patients in the NHSHSW are admitted from court, prison or hospital if they are assessed to require high secure conditions by virtue of their perceived dangerousness. Research shows that little is known about the experiences of women in this setting. Using an Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis approach, an idiographic methodology; the experiences of eight women in the NHSHSW are explored. The themes identified are discussed in detail and considered in light of the existing research. Recommendations for further research are discussed. Chapter 3 reflects on the research process. It considers the anxieties of a first time qualitative researcher, a woman researching the experiences of women patients in a, secure setting. Reflections on the research process and the impact on the researcher are considered.

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Thabusom, Shazma. "Mental health and Asian women : a qualitative study of women's experiences." Thesis, University of Warwick, 2005. http://wrap.warwick.ac.uk/2595/.

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Asian women and mental health has largely been a neglected area of research. International and national research on self-harm and suicide suggests that South Asian women are at an increased risk. Mental Health services acknowledge their lack of involvement with this population group and have instigated initiatives to increase South Asian women’s contact with their services. One such initiative is to carry out further research with South Asian women to help understand their distress and examine implications for Mental Health services. The first paper in this thesis reviews the relevant literature that explores reasons for self-harm and attempted suicide in British South Asian women. The Literature review provides a methodological critique and implications for further research in this field. The second paper in this thesis is an empirical paper which adopts a grounded theory approach, exploring mental health issues in a non-clinical sample of British South Asian women. The third paper is also an empirical paper which adopts a phenomenological approach in order to explore a unique British South Asian woman’s experience of self-harm and attempted suicide. The final paper is a reflective paper which explores my research journey.

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Single, Helen M. "Factors influencing women with mental health problems' attendance at work projects." Thesis, University of Sheffield, 2003. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.274945.

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Dye, Judy Lynn, and Judy Lynn Dye. "Factors That Contribute to Mental Health in Combat Injured Military Women." Diss., The University of Arizona, 2018. http://hdl.handle.net/10150/626747.

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Background: As military women enter roles directly related to combat, they will have greater risk of injury. The present study examined the prevalence of mental health conditions among female service members one year postinjury, and analyzed factors which may place women at risk for mental health concerns and lower quality of life (QOL). Methods: A total of 1,012 U.S. servicewomen who sustained combat-related injury in Iraq and Afghanistan were identified from the Expeditionary Medical Encounter Database (EMED). Injury severity was calculated and QOL scores were collected from a subset of the women. Injury severity, military occupation, branch of service, age, rank, marital status, number of deployments, initial treatment facility, and environment of care were collected as predictor variables. The Military Health System Data Repository was queried for mental health International Classification of Diseases, 9th and 10th Revision codes occurring within one year postinjury. Results: Within the first year postinjury, 404 women (40%) were diagnosed with mental health conditions. The most common were posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), (n = 203, 20%), depressive disorders (n = 123, 12.1%), adjustment disorders (n = 92, 9.0%), and anxiety disorders (n = 81, 8.0%). Logistic regression identified that women with minor or moderate injuries had lower odds of mental health diagnoses. Occupation categories of combat support and communications predicted fewer mental health issues. Enlisted women had increased risk of mental health issues. Linear regression showed that officers had higher QOL compared with enlisted women 0.055 (95% CI, 0.005-0.183), p<.05. Women serving in the Air Force had higher QOL postinjury 0.119 (95% CI, .055-.183), p<.000. An independent samples t-test showed that women with mental health diagnoses postinjury (M = 0.46, SD = 0.12) had significantly lower QOL scores (range 0-1) compared to those without mental health diagnoses (M = 0.52, SD = 0.13), t(3.46), p <.05. Conclusions: These findings showed that PTSD, depression, adjustment disorder, and anxiety comprise the most prevalent mental health diagnoses in this population. QOL is significantly lower in injured women with mental health issues after injury. Further research is needed to discover strategies for maintaining optimum health in this population.

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Jaswal, Surinder Kaur Parmar. "Gynaecological and mental health of low-income urban women in India." Thesis, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (University of London), 1995. http://researchonline.lshtm.ac.uk/4646090/.

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This thesis reports on the gynaecological and mental health of low-income urban women in Thane, India. The research objectives were to study the women's perception and experience of gynaecological symptoms, their association with mental ill-health and the role of social support and social networks in these two morbidities. A combination of quantitative and qualitative research methods was used in the form of a survey questionnaire and in-depth interviews. Gynaecological morbidity was measured by women's perception of morbidity and prevalence was calculated on women's reporting of symptoms. The Self Response Questionnaire (SRQ-20) was used to calculate mental ill-health 'cases'. Social support and social networks were separately explored for the first time in an Indian community setting using an adapted version of the Close Persons Questionnaire (CPQ). There was a high reporting (50.6%) of gynaecological symptoms in the community with reproductive tract infections, menstrual problems, urinary infections and prolapse being most commonly reported. 17.9% of the women were 'cases' of mental ill-health. Gynaecological morbidity was associated with poor mental health and affected women's social life. Women's age and reporting of a major illness were associated with gynaecological and mental health, whereas unemployment was associated with mental ill-health. Levels of social support were not associated with either morbidity. Higher levels of negative support were received from spouses, by the women. An extensively used social network appeared to protect against mental ill-health. The study's conclusions point to the need to plan more appropriate (participatory) and culturally sensitive programmes for the identification and treatment of gynaecological and mental health at the community level. The research findings emphasize the need for integration of mental health services at the primary health level especially in low income urban communities and the recognition of social networks in maintaining positive health.

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Renner, Bobbi Jean 1953. "Factor affecting the treatment response of drug-addicted women." Diss., The University of Arizona, 1996. http://hdl.handle.net/10150/290656.

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This study was a 4-year longitudinal evaluation of a therapeutic community for drug addicted women. Pre-treatment variables of interest included 3 major indices of resources that served as predictors of women's response to treatment. Psychological measures and a willingness for treatment comprised the personal resources index. Early family environment factors and current family relationship measures comprised the family resources index. The third index, social resources, included social support networks and social adaptation measures, including pre-treatment length of drug use, criminal involvement, employment, and level of education. In-treatment variables included 4 psychological status instruments, a social support network interview, and a treatment environment scale. All in-treatment repeated measures were administered at baseline, 3, 6, 12, and 24 months. Outcome variables included retention and post-treatment measures of the 3 resource indices. Follow-up interviews were administered at 6, 12, and 24 months after termination of treatment. Pre-treatment psychological scores predicted their respective outcome variable scores. Pre-treatment scores on family relationship variables did not predict post-treatment scores. Pre-treatment measures of social support failed to predict follow-up involvement in social networks. However, prior years of drug use, legal involvement, and level of education predicted post-treatment abstinence, pursuit of continuing education, and involvement in aftercare. Discussion addresses the problems inherent in field research.

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Jones, Jamal. "Resilience in adult women who have experienced childhood maltreatment." Thesis, California State University, Long Beach, 2014. http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=1527960.

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This secondary analysis of qualitative data explored the development of resilience among 16 women. Their transcribed interviews were analyzed with a framework based on the processes and determinants clusters of resilience among adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse identified in prior research. Processes were defined as the journey participants followed to the situation in their present life, determinants were defined as innate or learned characteristics and environmental factors. The determinants of interpersonal skills, high self-regard, spirituality, and helpful life circumstances (support & services) were found to be present in less than half of the women. The processes of self-realization, self-determination, coping strategies (positive and negative), active healing were present for more than half but less than half have achieved closure regarding the maltreatment. The women reported self-sufficiency in terms of being able to live on their income and educational achievement. The findings have implications for social work practice and research.

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Biskin, Robert Simon. "Neuropsychological moderators of outcome of women diagnosed with borderline personality disorder in adolescence." Thesis, McGill University, 2013. http://digitool.Library.McGill.CA:80/R/?func=dbin-jump-full&object_id=114193.

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Objective: This study examined the outcomes of patients diagnosed with borderline personality disorder (BPD) in adolescence. Neuropsychological measures of executive function and attention, as well as trait measures of impulsivity and affective lability were examined with clinical and demographic factors as predictors of outcomes of patients diagnosed with BPD in adolescence.Methods: 47 adolescent girls were assessed for a diagnosis of BPD; 31 had a past diagnosis of BPD while 16 did not meet criteria. Subjects were assessed with the SCID-I, the Diagnostic Interview for Borderlines - Revised (DIB-R), the Symptom Checklist – Revised (SCL-90-R), the Social Adjustment Scale – Self-Report (SAS-SR), the Affective Lability Scale (ALS), the Barratt Impulsivity Scale (BIS), the Continuous Performance Test (CPT), the Wisconsin Card Sorting Test (WCST), and the Attention Network Task (ANT).Results: 4.3 years after initial presentation (mean age=19.6), only 11 index patients still met criteria for BPD and no new cases developed. Those who did not remit were significantly more likely to have a current episode of major depressive disorder, lifetime substance use disorder, and self-reported childhood sexual abuse. Those who still met BPD criteria also scored higher on the ALS and the SCL-90-R. Those who remitted from the diagnosis of BPD had significantly greater impairment on measures of vigilance and overall attention. There were no differences on the BIS, SAS-SR, WCST, or ANT.Conclusions: These findings support the validity of an adolescent diagnosis of BPD and demonstrate that the majority of cases that develop in early adolescence can be expected to remit within 4 years. These findings do not support the hypothesis that there are neuropsychological findings specific to BPD.
Objectif: Cette étude a examiné les résultats des patients diagnostiqués avec un trouble de personnalité limite (TPL) à l'adolescence. Mesures neuropsychologiques de la fonction exécutive et de l'attention, mesures de traits d'impulsivité et de labilité affective, et les facteurs cliniques et démographiques, peuvent être d'importants prédicteurs de résultats chez les patients diagnostiqués avec TPL à l'adolescence.Méthodes: 47 adolescentes ont été évalués pour un diagnostic de trouble borderline, 31 avaient un diagnostic antérieur de la TPL, et 16 ne répond pas aux critères. Les sujets ont été évalués avec le SCID-I, le Diagnostic Interview for Borderline - Revised (DIB-R), la Symptom Checklist – Revised (SCL-90-R), le Social Adjustment Scale-Self-Report (SAS-SR), le Affective Lability Scale (ALS), le Barratt Impulsiveness Scale (BIS), le Continuous Performance Test (CPT), le Wisconsin Card Sorting Test (WCST), et le Attention Network Task (ANT).Résultats: 4,3 ans après la présentation initiale (âge moyen = 19,6), seulement 11 patients index encore répondaient aux critères de TPL et aucun nouveau cas développés. Ceux qui n'ont pas versé étaient significativement plus susceptibles d'avoir un épisode en cours de trouble dépressif majeur, trouble de l'utilisation à vie de substances, et abus dans l'enfance sexuelle autodéclarée. Ceux qui continuent à être remplies TPL critères aussi des scores plus élevés sur les ALS et de la SCL-90-R. Ceux qui remise du diagnostic du trouble borderline avaient une insuffisance significativement plus élevé sur les mesures de vigilance et l'attention générale. Il n'y avait aucune différence sur la BIS, SAS-SR, WCST, ou l'ANT.Conclusions: Ces résultats confirment la validité d'un diagnostic des adolescents de la DBP et de montrer que la majorité des cas qui se développent à l'adolescence au début on peut s'attendre à verser dans les 4 ans. Ces résultats ne soutiennent pas l'hypothèse selon laquelle il ya les découvertes neuropsychologiques spécifiques à la TPL.

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McDowell, Tiffany Lynne'. "The relationship between social network characteristics and mental health for women living with HIV." Columbus, Ohio : Ohio State University, 2008. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc%5Fnum=osu1228197342.

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Harrison, Eileen Joselyn 1940. "Facilitating disclosure in psychologically abused women." Thesis, The University of Arizona, 1998. http://hdl.handle.net/10150/291796.

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The purpose of this study was to identify from the woman's point of view what factors facilitate or inhibit disclosure of psychological abuse. Physical and psychological symptoms arise from this abuse and women are reluctant to disclose the underlying cause. This is a significant problem for every specialty in the nursing profession. A qualitative study using grounded theory was conducted with four research participants from domestic violence shelters. The results suggest contextual and behavioral factors in the disclosure process and give descriptive supporting data of related concepts. A conceptual model for the disclosure process is proposed.

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Vicich, Alexandra Devin. "Therapeutic change for women in collective performance." Thesis, New York University, 2014. http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=1549235.

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This phenomenological study describes the therapeutic potential of change for women who come together in collective creative process to perform their stories. The author examines women, aged 30-72, and their experiences of collective performance, spanning 29 years, in response to their life circumstances, emotional health, personal relationships, professional life, and community connections. Roles inside and outside of the group are explored, as are their group and individual processes. Research on women, collectives, applied theatre, and therapeutic theatre is presented. Perspective is gained through the lenses of feminist theory, social constructivism, and psychodramatic role theory. Comparisons are made between applied theatre and drama therapy, and the mutual exclusion of group versus individual, socio-political versus therapy, is questioned. Implications for the use of socio-political community drama in a therapeutic theatre format in drama therapy are formulated.

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Reyes, Ayllon Andrea. "Impulsivity in men and women: A general population study in the Southwest of Montreal." Thesis, McGill University, 2012. http://digitool.Library.McGill.CA:80/R/?func=dbin-jump-full&object_id=110676.

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Impulsivity is considered a major contributor to various antisocial behaviours (Nofziger, 2010) and is present in many mental and personality disorders (American Psychiatric Association, 2000). Given that clear sex differences have been observed in such behaviours and disorders (Nofziger, 2010; Struber, et al., 2008), it is of interest to explore whether similar sex differences are observed in impulsivity. This thesis explores sex differences in impulsivity and its sub factors, as well as the potential role of impulsivity in explaining sex differences in antisocial behaviours and affective disorders. Using the Barratt Impulsiveness Scale, 11a version (BIS-11a; Barratt, 1994), a self report measure of impulsivity, we compared men and women on their total BIS total scores and factor scores, and examined whether sex moderated the association between impulsivity and criminal justice involvement, aggression, substance dependence, depression and mania.The analyses were conducted using data gathered through a large Epidemiological Catchment Area study of mental health in Montreal, Canada. The sample was randomly selected among residents living in the southwest of the city and consisted of 2,419 participants, between the ages of 15 and 69. Each participant was administered a variety of assessment measures including the BIS-11a, the Composite International Diagnostic Interview, a self report version of the Modified Overt Aggression Scale and a self-report criminal justice involvement scale. One-way analyses of covariance revealed no sex differences in impulsivity, even after controlling for age and socioeconomic status. In terms of the factors of impulsivity, both careful planning and coping stability were marginally higher in men. Additionally, logistic regression analyses showed that impulsivity was a predictor of criminal justice involvement, aggression and substance dependence but not of depression and mania and that sex was predictive of criminality, self-aggression and substance dependence (both alcohol and drug) in the past twelve months. Sex, however did not moderate the relation between impulsivity and any of the other variables, as was originally anticipated. In conclusion, if men were more prone than women to engage in such behaviours, their propensity is probably due to other factors such as heightened opportunity to engage in antisocial behaviours. Alternatively, the BIS-11a might not measure all components of impulsivity such a sensation seeking trait which may be directly linked to sex differences in antisocial behaviours and affective disorders. Future studies should include additional measures of impulsivity in order to get a clearer picture of the role sex might play in the association between antisocial behaviours, affective disorders and impulsivity as a whole.This large scale epidemiological study is the first to our knowledge in North America to look at sex differences and similarities in the measurement of impulsivity as well as the correlates of the latter. This study will allow us to make inferences about the relation between impulsivity and sex in the general population.
L'impulsivité est considérée comme un facteur contribuant fortement aux comportements antisociaux (Nofziger, 2010). Ce trait est également présent dans plusieurs troubles de santé mentale et de la personnalité (American Psychiatric Association, 2000). Prenant compte que des différences inter sexe ont été observés dans ces comportements et troubles mentaux (Nofziger, 2010;. Struber, et al, 2008), il est intéressant d'examiner si ces mêmes différences pourraient être observées en ce qui a trait à l'impulsivité. Cette thèse explore les différences inter sexe dans l'impulsivité et ses sous-facteurs, ainsi que le rôle potentiel que ces différences ont sur les comportements antisociaux et les troubles affectifs. Utilisant l'échelle d'impulsivité de Barratt (BIS-11a; Barratt, 1994), nous avons comparé les hommes et les femmes dans leurs scores totaux et dans les scores de leurs sous-facteurs. Nous avons aussi examiné si le sexe était un facteur modérateur de l'association entre d'une part l'impulsivité et d'autre part, la criminalité, l'agression, la dépendance aux substances, la dépression et de manie. Les analyses ont été effectuées à partir des données recueillies dans le cadre d'une vaste étude Épidémiologique portant sur la santé mentale à Montréal, Canada. L'échantillon aléatoire était composé de 2,419 participants, âgés de 15 à 69 ans, résidant dans le sud-ouest de Montréal. Nous avons administré une série d'instruments aux participants, y compris la BIS-11a, la « Composite International Diagnostic Interview », la « Modified Overt Aggression Scale » et un questionnaire de criminalité auto-rapporté. Une analyse de covariance n'a révélé aucune différence entre les sexes dans l'impulsivité et ce, même en contrôlant l'âge et le statut socio-économique. En ce qui concerne les facteurs d'impulsivité de « planification minutieuse » et « stabilité pour faire face aux problèmes », les résultats étaient légèrement plus élevés chez les hommes. En outre, des analyses de régression logistique ont montré que l'impulsivité était un facteur prédicateur de la criminalité, des comportements agressifs ainsi que de la dépendance aux substances mais pas de dépression et de manie. Le sexe était lui aussi un facteur prédictif de la criminalité, de l'auto-agression et de la dépendance aux de substances. Le sexe, n'était toutefois pas une variable modératrice de la relation entre l'impulsivité et les variables d'intérêt. Nous pouvons donc conclure que si les hommes sont plus aptes que les femmes à perpétrer ces comportements, leur propension est probablement due à d'autres facteurs tels que, l'occasion accrue de s'engager dans des comportements antisociaux. Alternativement, la BIS-11 ne mesure peut-être pas toutes les composantes de l'impulsivité et il s'agit peut-être de d'autres sous facteurs de l'impulsivité comme la recherche de sensations fortes qui sont directement liées aux différences inter-sexe observées dans les comportements antisociaux et des troubles affectifs. Les études futures devraient donc inclure des mesures supplémentaires d'impulsivité dans le but d'obtenir une image plus claire de l'association entre le sexe, les comportements antisociaux et l'impulsivité. Cette étude épidémiologique est la première étude à notre connaissance, en Amérique du Nord à étudier les différences inter sexe dans l'impulsivité, ainsi que l'effet modérateur que ce trait a sur les comportements antisociaux chez les hommes et les femmes. Cette étude nous permettra de faire des inférences sur la relation entre l'impulsivité et le sexe dans la population générale.

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Cameron, Karen L. "Older Homeless Women with Depression." Diss., The University of Arizona, 2010. http://hdl.handle.net/10150/195368.

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This qualitative descriptive study described how seven older homeless women with depression characterized their homelessness, depression, and aging. The women, with a mean age of 54 years, were concerned with day-to-day survival, and contemplating aging while remaining homeless was frightening. The women described feeling depressed and most had received treatment for depression; however they did not describe their depression as hindering their ability to find housing. The themes were aging, homelessness, depression, and chronic health conditions. Homelessness contained the subthemes of addictions, loss of relationships, and lack of income. Depression contained the subthemes of history, experience, and treatment of depression. Although chronic health conditions and chronic pain were concerns for all participants, only one woman had access to ongoing health care. The majority of the women had no income. Nearly all the women had attended school beyond high school but this did not translate into better paying employment because most of them had worked at jobs with no benefits. Implications for policy development included expanding the safety net to provide housing options for homeless women in the 50-60 year range. Recommendations for practitioners included the suggestion that older homeless women be viewed as geriatric clients with care provided at that level. Future research should explore the connection between addictions and homelessness for older homeless women, the impact of chronic pain or chronic illness on their daily functioning, and the potential benefits of treating older homeless women according to standards of care developed for the geriatric general population.

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Ivey, Lia Ayanna Knox Liddle Becky J. "The use of media by African American women to acquire mental health knowledge." Auburn, Ala., 2006. http://repo.lib.auburn.edu/2006%20Spring/doctoral/IVEY_LIA_10.pdf.

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Jacobs, Kahá:wi Joslyn. "Relationships between abuse and physical/mental health in a sample of urban help-seeking women." Thesis, McGill University, 2007. http://digitool.Library.McGill.CA:80/R/?func=dbin-jump-full&object_id=18466.

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Physical and sexual abuse are problems that cross all ethnic, racial, geographic, and socioeconomic boundaries. The literature has consistently shown that the most prominent victims of family violence are women, teenagers, children and the elderly. There has also been increasing evidence for ethnocultural differences in the experience of physical and sexual abuse, with Aboriginal women being abused more often than their non-Aboriginal counterparts. The present study explored the physical and mental health of a sample of 172 Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal women in Montreal who were seeking shelter and social services. Between group differences in history of physical and sexual abuse, and in demographic, socioeconomic, medical, family/social, substance abuse, and psychological domains were explored. This study also explored adverse childhood experiences in relation to history of childhood sexual abuse. The majority of the sample were single women who were economically disadvantaged, as shown by low employment, dependency on welfare, and need for temporary shelter and other services. They reported high rates of lifetime psychological distress (anxiety, depression), as well as attempted suicide (54.1%) and current substance abuse problems (52.3%). When the sample was stratified for ethnocultural background, the analyses indicated few differences between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal study participants. They were comparable in terms of demographics, socio-economic background, and medical history. In terms of abuse history, Aboriginal women were more likely than non-Aboriginal women to have been physically abused in their lifetimes, but there were no differences in history of sexual abuse. Aboriginal women reported higher rates of pregnancies over their lifetime and during adolescence (#18 years of age). When the sample was stratified for childhood sexual abuse history, analyses indicated that those who were abused experienced more family-related problems, including ser
L'abus physique et sexuel est un problème qui traverse toutes limites ethniques, raciales, géographiques, et socio-économiques. La littérature a régulièrement montré que les victimes les plus éminentes de violence dans les familles sont les femmes, les adolescent(e)s, les enfants et les personnes âgées. Il y a des preuves croissantes pour les différences ethnoculturelles, dans l'expérience d'abus physique et sexuel, les femmes aborigènes se faisant abuser plus souvent que leur homologues non-aborigènes. Cette étude a exploré la santé physique et mentale d'un échantillon de 172 femmes aborigènes et non-aborigènes dans Montréal qui cherchaient un abri et des services sociaux. Les inégalités dans l'histoire de l'abus physique et sexuelle et dans les variables démographique, socio-économiques, médicales, familiales/sociales, l'abus de substances et psychologique on été examines entre les groupes. A travers cette étude on a aussi examiné les expériences adverses dans l'enfance en relation avec l'histoire d'abus sexuel dans l'enfance. L'échantillon consistait en une majorité de femmes célibataires ayant un désavantage économique, tel que démontré par un faible taux d'emploie, une dépendance pour rapport avec services sociaux et le besoin temporaire d'avoir un abri ou d'avoir recours à d'autres services. Elles ont rapporté un taux élevé de détresse psychologique durant leur vie (anxiété, dépression), ainsi que des attentas de suicide (54%) et des problèmes d'abus actuel de substances (52.3%). Dans bette etude, lorsqu'on a stratifié l'échantillon selon l'arrière plan ethnoculturel, l'analyse a indiqué de différences entre les participantes aborigènes et non-aborigènes. Elles étaient comparable en terme de démographie, d'arrière plan socio-économique et d'histoire médicale. Pour l'histoire d'abus, il était plus probable que les femmes aborigènes aient été abusées physiquement pendant leur vie que les femmes$

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Martel-Latendresse, Fannie. "Idioms of distress, healing and coping behaviours among urban Aymara women in El Alto, Bolivia." Thesis, McGill University, 2012. http://digitool.Library.McGill.CA:80/R/?func=dbin-jump-full&object_id=107778.

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This thesis reports a qualitative ethnographic study conducted in a small sample of local informants composed of Aymara women living in El Alto, an urban-poor setting in the outskirts of La Paz, Bolivia. The aims of the study were the following: What are the local idioms of distress, main explanatory models and help-seeking, healing and coping behaviours, with regards to the experience of distress and mental illness within this specific population? Data were collected during ethnographic fieldwork, mostly through interviews using the MINI interview. Results suggest the existence of specific idioms of distress, healing and coping behaviours, which are being adapted to the cultural and urban context of the population by the process of creolization. The most common idioms of distress and illnesses are described, i.e. preocupaciones, pena, susto, and nervios. Health inequalities and accessibility to health services are discussed, and few recommendations for practice and research are made.
Ce mémoire porte sur une étude ethnographique réalisée auprès de femmes Aymara vivant à El Alto, une ville située aux limites de La Paz, en Bolivie. La question de recherche était la suivante : Quelles sont les expressions de la détresse et de la maladie mentale au sein de cette population, de même que leurs principaux modèles explicatifs, leurs mécanismes de recherche d'aide, et leurs stratégies d'adaptation et de guérison? Les données ont été majoritairement recueillies à l'aide de l'entrevue MINI. Les résultats suggèrent l'existence de comportements et de moyens d'expression spécifiques à cette population, qui ont été adaptés à son contexte urbain et culturel par le processus de créolisation. Les expressions et maladies les plus courantes sont décrites, ex. preocupaciones, pena, susto et nervios. La présence d'inégalités sociales et l'accessibilité aux soins de santé sont discutées et des recommandations pour la recherche et la pratique sont mentionnées.

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Herbell, Kayla. "Social Determinants of Health and Psychophysiological Stress in Pregnant Women: Correlates with Maternal Mental Health." Case Western Reserve University School of Graduate Studies / OhioLINK, 2018. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=case1534160752855093.

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Hurst, Brittany. "A support group for incarcerated women reentering the community with severe mental illness| A grant proposal." Thesis, California State University, Long Beach, 2016. http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=10065208.

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The purpose of this project is to write a grant proposal to seek funding for a support group for formerly incarcerated women with a severe mental illness as they enter the community. This group is meant to address the many needs of this population and help reduce recidivism. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) was selected as the potential funder. SAMHSA is committed to improving mental health care and increasing access to care in California. The host agency Telecare/TABS 109 is committed to mental health treatment for formerly incarcerated individuals under the AB 109 program. This support group would be in addition to the existing services at TABS 109. The actual submission and/or funding of this grant was not a requirement for the successful completion of this project.

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Bologna, Estefany. "Effects of abortion on college women's mental health." Honors in the Major Thesis, University of Central Florida, 2013. http://digital.library.ucf.edu/cdm/ref/collection/ETH/id/822.

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Since the legalization of abortion, some research studies have argued that abortion has a neutral effect when considering other coexistent factors (e.g. Adler et al., 1990; Major et al., 2000; Steinberg & Russo, 2008). Other studies have concluded that abortion has a negative influence on women's psyche (e.g. Congleton & Calhoun, 1993; Cougle, Reardon, & Coleman, 2005; Hamana et al., 2010). College populations have been generally excluded from abortion research, even though, in 2007, 57% of women obtaining abortions were between the ages of 20 and 30 years (U.S. Census Bureau, 2012). This study intended to measure the influence of induced abortion on the current mental health status of college women and describe the characteristics of women obtaining abortions. An online survey was administered to female college students (N= 46). The participants were divided into two pregnancy outcome groups: (1) women who reported a history of fetal deliveries, and (2) women who reported a history of abortion. Each group was asked if abortion or fetal delivery contributed to their current mental health status. Independent variables included the participants' pregnancy outcome (abortion vs. delivery) and establishing if abortion/fetal delivery contributed to current mental health (yes/no answer). The dependent variables included current psychological distress symptoms as measured by the nine primary symptom dimensions of the Symptom Checklist-90-Revised. The data were analyzed using a two-way mixed-design MANOVA. Evidence indicated that psychological symptoms were not dependent on respondents' perception of whether or not current mental health was affected by pregnancy outcome. This study does not support public policies or practice based on the belief that abortion emotionally harms women. Further research should concentrate in strategies to prevent unwanted pregnancy in order to reduce the need for abortion.
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Walters, David. "The effect of occupation on mental health for Canadian men and women." Thesis, National Library of Canada = Bibliothèque nationale du Canada, 1998. http://www.collectionscanada.ca/obj/s4/f2/dsk2/tape17/PQDD_0005/MQ32520.pdf.

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Eziefula, Ukachi E. "Refugee women in the UK : factors affecting engagement with mental health services." Thesis, Canterbury Christ Church University, 2011. http://create.canterbury.ac.uk/10340/.

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Section A. This paper opens with a broad overview of theoretical and empirical literature on refugee mental health. It highlights a relative weakness in the understandings of post-migration mental health, particularly in the context of female refugees. The paper then focuses on three areas of refugee women's mental health, critically evaluating theoretical and empirical literature: 1) risk factors and prevalence of mental health difficulties 2) coping strategies, 3) mental health service utilisation. Gaps in the extant literature are highlighted and suggestions are made for future research. Section B. This paper describes a qualitative study which aimed to explore refugee women's experiences of distress and their encounters with mental health services in the UK. Refugee women do not utilise UK mental health services as frequently as might be expected owing to their vulnerability to mental health problems. The study investigated the mental health experiences of refugee women who have encountered mental health services in the UK in order to contribute to understandings about factors affecting service utilisation. A grounded theory qualitative methodology was employed. Ten refugee women were recruited from a local non-governmental organisation and participated in semi-structured interviews about their experiences of distress, coping strategies and encounters with UK mental health services. A two-staged model emerged from the data. The first model depicted women’s experiences of distress predominantly in the context of post-migration experiences and how they coped, drawing notably from spiritual and social resources. The second stage of the model indicated how mental health service encounters were varied and a process of engagement involved evaluation and re-evaluation at particular stages. The study concluded that understanding refugee women’s utilisation of mental health services demands a multi-factorial, dynamic appraisal. Section C. This paper offers a critical appraisal of the study reported in Section B. The paper reflects on the research skills and abilities developed by the principal researcher and considers areas for development in terms of future clinical and research work in this field.

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Raney, Shonali. "The endangered lives of women : peace and mental health among Tibetan refugees." Virtual Press, 2008. http://liblink.bsu.edu/uhtbin/catkey/1389689.

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This study explored how Tibetan refugee women have coped with the possible trauma they experienced in Tibet and when escaping from Tibet. It also examined how these women envisioned peace between Tibet and China and what meanings they constructed about the violence they may have experienced.Twelve Tibetan refugee women were interviewed in New York City. They came from all three regions of Tibet and their mean age was 35.5 years old. Only two participants were fluent in English. A qualitative semi-structured interview was employed to understand participants' unique experiences with past trauma and any continued repercussions. The interviews also assessed how participants envisioned peace between China and Tibet and if they believed peace was at all possible. An interpreter assisted with all the interviews.The data were analyzed using grounded theory methodology; with the help of two research assistants. This methodology offered the best opportunity to investigate the participants' understandings of their experiences and their beliefs. Using the constant comparative method, the results revealed the role of participants' religion, their belief in karma, and communal support as keys in their adjustment and mental health. Additionally, the women reported feelings of loss, fear, and loneliness, but not anger or hostility. The participants also revealed, however, feelings of relief and safety leaving the threat of imprisonment or torture behind in Tibet. Further, the women expressed feelings of appreciation for their freedom and their ability to hope for a better future for themselves and their families.The results suggested that there are some specific cultural variables that helped these Tibetan refugee women navigate the course of leaving Tibet and moving to a new country. Additional studies are needed to more fully comprehend the effects of trauma on the migration of Tibetan refugee women. Such studies can help further explain the relationship between trauma and culture-bound expressions of distress. Other implications (e.g., provision of services) of the current findings are discussed, as are several limitations to the study.
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Bell, Holly. "The impact of counseling battered women on the mental health of counselors /." Digital version accessible at:, 1999. http://wwwlib.umi.com/cr/utexas/main.

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Westbrock, Michelle. "Counselors' Perceptions of the Mental Health Aspects of Infertility for Heterosexual Women." Diss., North Dakota State University, 2014. http://hdl.handle.net/10365/25253.

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Merino, Barragán Vicente, Gómez Fernando Jiménez, and Crespo Guadalupe Sánchez. "Analysis of mental health factors in women who have undergone rubal sterilization." Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú, 2013. http://repositorio.pucp.edu.pe/index/handle/123456789/102636.

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Using the Eysenk Personality Inventory and the Psychological Research Test by Bemot, Dumonr. Laurent and Philonenko, the authors have analysed diffetent personality lacrors in women who asked for rubal sterilization as irreversible birth-control method. A comparative study of 100 women (mean age of 35, a mean of 13 years of marriage and a mean of 4 childten) who underwent a rubal sterilization (experimental group) and 100 women (mean age of 31, 8 years of marriage and a mena of 2 children) who underwent a reversible birth control method (control group). Results showed no sign6cant differences between the experimental and the control groups with respect to Neuroticism {N-EPI) and Psychopathology Levels (PSY).
Este trabajo ha analizado diferentes factores de personalidad en la mujer que solicita esterilización tubárica como método anticonceptivo irreversible, a través del Cuestionario de personalidad de Eysenk (EPI) y del Test de Investigación Psicológica de Bemot, Dumont, Laurent y Philooenlco {PSY). Se hace un análisis comparativo de 100 mujeres (con una edad promedio de 35 :años, 13 años de matrimonio en promedio y un promedio de 4 hijos) a las que se les ha realizado la esterilización rubárica (grupo experimental), y 100 mujeres (con una edad promedio de 31 años, 8 años de matrimonio y un promedio de 2 hijos) que solicitan un método anticonceptivo reversible (grupo control). Los resultados no muestran diferencias estadísticamente significativas entre ambos grupos, con respecto a las variables de Neuroticismo (N-EPI) y de Balance Psicoparológico (PSY).

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Quintana-Steinberg, Sandra J., and Christina D. Salazar. "GENDER-RESPONSIVE PROGRAMMING: MEETING THE MENTAL HEALTH NEEDS OF WOMEN IN REENTRY." CSUSB ScholarWorks, 2015. https://scholarworks.lib.csusb.edu/etd/161.

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The exponential increase in the annual number of women released from prison in the United States underscores the imperative need for holistic, fully integrated gender-responsive reentry services. The purpose of this qualitative study is to understand the unique contributions of paraprofessional staff charged with meeting the multi-layered, programmatic needs of women offenders with co-occurring disorders. A qualitative, evidence-based interview guide was used to analyze the utilization of gender-responsive services provided by 21 paraprofessionals throughout four Southern California Counties. The findings indicate that while paraprofessional staff members understand the concept and approach of gender-responsive oriented services, there remain significant programmatic barriers that not only impair the reduction of recidivism rates, but also undermine successful community reentry efforts. These findings support the inherent micro and macro-based approaches to social work that acknowledge a systems approach to improving outcomes for women offenders striving toward health and wellness.

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Spicer, Rebecca Keeler. "Barriers to Mental Health Treatment Among Chronically Homeless Women: A Phenomenological Inquiry." ScholarWorks, 2017. https://scholarworks.waldenu.edu/dissertations/4333.

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Homeless women demonstrate higher rates of mental illness than homeless men. The combination of complex life circumstances, stigmas related to mental illness, and homelessness may cause homeless women with mental illnesses to face unique barriers that prevent them from accessing necessary mental health services. The purpose of this phenomenological study was to expand the body of literature on homeless women's experiences with the mental health system and to understand the barriers to treatment services. Guided by Young's critical social theory of gender, this study was designed to develop a better understanding of the support that may be in place to help women overcome service access barriers related to social issues of race, class, sexuality, and gender. Study participants included 10 chronically homeless adult women in the Southeastern United States who were diagnosed with a mental illness. In-person semistructured, open-ended, phenomenological interview questions were used to explore the research questions. Thematic analysis revealed 5 main themes: (a) reasons for homelessness, (b) reasons women stay homeless, (c) mental health experiences and issues, (d) experiences with being homeless, and (e) services and supports. There were 3 subthemes associated with services and supports: (a) the shelter experience, (b) services that are needed, and (c) professionals should know. Understanding women's unique backgrounds and histories may help service providers and policy makers develop ways to make mental health services more accessible to the homeless women who need them.

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Westbrock, Michelle Ann. "Counselors' Perceptions of the Mental Health Aspects of Infertility for Heterosexual Women." Diss., North Dakota State University, 2014. https://hdl.handle.net/10365/27306.

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This qualitative study explores counselors' perceptions of the mental health aspects of infertility for heterosexual women by addressing the following five guiding questions: (1) How do licensed mental health counselors understand the infertility experience for the heterosexual woman client? (2) What is the counselors' experience of working with heterosexual women clients with infertility? (3) What do licensed mental health counselors ascribe as the goal of mental health treatment of infertility? (4) What are licensed mental health counselors' perceptions of appropriate mental health interventions for infertility? (5) What are licensed mental health counselors' perceptions of harmful mental health interventions for infertility? To address these questions, ten participant interviews were conducted with licensed mental health counselors in the state of North Dakota. Out of the interviews, ten themes emerged which addressed four of the five guiding questions. The fifth guiding question was addressed by using representative participant responses. Themes were substantiated by direct quotes from the participants. An examination of the literature was then conducted to analyze any gaps between emerged themes and the existing literature on the topic. These gaps were addressed in the discussion, which also includes limitations of the study and recommendations for future research.

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Beck, Jonathan S. ""Camouflaging" in Women with Autistic Traits: Measures, Mechanisms, and Mental Health Implications." BYU ScholarsArchive, 2019. https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/etd/8589.

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Autistic traits are associated with frequent psychological distress and everyday functional challenges. Some individuals with autistic traits “camouflage” these traits during social interactions by effortfully engaging in “typical” social behaviors. Camouflaging seems to be especially common in autistic girls and women. Emerging evidence proposes a role for camouflaging behaviors in poorer mental health and daily functioning. Furthermore, camouflaging efforts may delay receipt of a proper diagnosis and access to appropriate mental health care. Despite their clinical significance, camouflaging efforts remain difficult to quantify, and the mechanisms and impacts of camouflaging are poorly understood. This study aimed to compare multiple methods of quantifying camouflaging, investigate potential mechanisms of camouflaging, and describe mental health implications of camouflaging behaviors.The sample included 66 women (M age = 25:2 years, SD = 6:4; M IQ = 114, SD = 11) who reported social challenges and scored high on a measure of broad autistic traits. A minority (n = 22) had previously received an autism diagnosis. A majority reported significant anxiety, depression, or suicidality. Camouflaging was quantified using three methods: one self-report questionnaire (CAT-Q), and two discrepancy-based methods that contrasted presentation of autistic traits during the ADOS-2 with measures of less-visible autistic traits (AQ, TASIT-S). Analyses showed that the discrepancy-based measures agreed with each other, but not with the self-report measure of camouflaging. Regression analyses showed camouflaging scores were poorly predicted by age, IQ, performance on executive functioning tasks, and self-reported social cognitive abilities. Regression models including clinician-rated and self-reported autistic traits showed that autistic traits on the SRS-2, and camouflaging efforts on the CAT-Q, modestly but significantly predicted psychological distress and functional challenges. Finally, clinician-administered and self-report diagnostic measures demonstrated only fair or poorer agreement with each other in this unique sample that includes women with elevated self-reported camouflaging.Results emphasize the clinical significance of the camouflaging construct, which may predict mental health difficulties in individuals with autistic traits better than conventional autism measures. Quantifying camouflaging remains challenging as various proposed measures disagree with each other. Disagreement on diagnostic classification between measures underscores the importance of comprehensive, multi-method assessment of mental health in women who report difficulties fitting into social situations and who may be camouflaging significant autistic traits.

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Ritchey, Kathleen M. "Women with a history of incest : MMPI profile constellations." Virtual Press, 1991. http://liblink.bsu.edu/uhtbin/catkey/776710.

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The current study assessed the effects of incest utilizing the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI), an objective measure that can address such long term effects as low self esteem, isolation, depression, anxiety, suicidality, substance abuse, impaired sexual adjustment, psychosomatic concerns, and interpersonal relationship difficulties. Eighty-one women seeking counseling for issues related to an incestuous childhood, and 90 non sexually abused adult female clients completed the MMPI and a background information questionnaire.A Multivariate Analysis of Variance test comparing the mean profiles demonstrated that the incest group was more somatic, depressed, angry, anxious, and confused. A chi square analysis of two-point code type configurations found the incest group being more classified by the 48/84 and the 24/42 code types whereas the control group was more represented by the 46/64 code type. Lastly, the groups were compared by completing cluster analyses on each group's profiles. Both groups yielded an "overwhelmed" cluster that was statistically the same. Secondly, they each yielded a "normal" cluster that was similar but statistically different. Finally, the incest group yielded an "angry and confused" cluster and the control group yielded a "somatizer" cluster. Descriptions of the clusters and reasons for their differences are proposed.Differential impact was examined by comparing the incest clusters on number of abusers, use of threat or force, identity of the abuser, perceived betrayal by a non offending parent, length of time since abuse, and length of time in counseling. The only significant finding in these analyses was that the "overwhelmed" cluster had a greater number of abusers than the "angry and confused" and the "normal" clusters.The first two analyses were included in the study to validate the similarity of the present data with previous research and to demonstrate the myopic vision that results from analyzing the data in these manners. The cluster analysis allowed for the examination of the differential impact of the numerous long term sequalae. Recommendations for further research are presented as well as implications for treatment.
Department of Counseling Psychology and Guidance Services

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Samelius, Lotta. "Abused women : health, somatization, and posttraumatic stress /." Linköping : Univ, 2007. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:liu:diva-8942.

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