Academic Psychiatry and Psychology Journal

Correlations between internalized stigma of persons with amphetamine dependence in rehabilitation wards

2024-09-02T13:07:35+07:00

Objectives: The purposes of this study were to assess the internalized stigma and to examine the correlation between factors and the internalized stigma.

Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted. Data were gathered from 90 eligible persons in the rehabilitation wards of Thanyarak Khonkaen Hospital between May 22nd and September 30th, 2023. This study utilized personal questionnaires and the Internalized Stigma of Substance Abuse Scale as data collection instruments. Descriptive statistics were used, and multiple regression analyses were performed to examine correlations.

Results: The majority of the participants were male, aged between 20 and 29 years, with rehabilitation durations ranging from 21 to 30 days. The frequency of amphetamine use was 3 to 4 days per week. The quantity of amphetamine use was fewer than 5 pills. Half of persons with amphetamine dependence in rehabilitation wards exhibited mild levels of internalized stiga. Analysis of the correlations between factors and internalized stigma revealed that the quantity of amphetamine use significantly correlates with internalized stigma (P-value = 0.031).

Conclusion: Persons with amphetamine dependence in rehabilitation wards exhibited mild levels of internalized stigma. There was correlation between the quantity of amphetamine use and the level of internalized stigma . It is recommended that therapeutic interventions should be developed to reduce internalized stigma among amphetamine-dependent persons undergoing rehabilitation.

Effect of the Multi-Channel Motivational Enhancement Therapy Program on Amphetamine Use Behaviors Among Persons with Amphetamine Use Disorder

2024-09-06T17:01:47+07:00

Objective: This research aimed to investigate the effect of the multi-channel motivational enhancement therapy program on amphetamine use behaviors among persons with amphetamine use disorder.

Materials and methods: This research is a quasi-experimental study. The sample group consisted of 32 individuals receiving inpatient treatment for amphetamine use disorder at the Nakhon Ratchasima Rajanagarindra Psychiatric Hospital. The research tools included: 1) a personal information questionnaire, 2) the alcohol, smoking and substance involvement screening test (ASSIST-ATS), 3) the stages of change readiness and treatment eagerness scale (SOCRATES-8A), and 4) the multi-channel motivational enhancement therapy program. Data analysis was performed using descriptive statistics, independent sample t-tests, and paired t-tests.

Results: The results of the research revealed that the mean score for amphetamine use behavior in the experimental group in the four-week period after receiving the multi-channel motivational enhancement therapy program ( = 9.75, SD = 5.16) was lower than that before receiving the program ( = 28.63, SD = 1.78) with statistical significance (p < .01) and was lower than that of the control group ( = 17.13, SD = 7.94) with statistical significance (p < .05)

Conclusion: The multi-channel motivational enhancement therapy program can enhance motivation and can help reduce amphetamine use behavior.

Effects of the Rational Emotive Behavior Counseling on Self-esteem and Depression of Home-quarantined COVID-19 Patients

2024-09-11T20:03:53+07:00

Objective: To examine the effects of Rational Emotive Behavior Counseling on the self-esteem and depression of home-quarantined COVID-19 patients.

Methods and Materials: The quasi-experimental research involved 74 home-quarantined COVID-19 patients, divided into an experimental group (n=34) and a control group (n=34). Data were collected from July to September 2023. Research instruments included a demographic data form, the Montreal Cognitive Assessment, the Beck Depression Inventory II, the Coopersmith Self-Esteem Inventory, and the Rational Emotive Behavior Counseling program. The Cronbach’s alpha coefficients for the Beck Depression Inventory II and the Coopersmith Self-Esteem Inventory were 0.91 and 0.83, respectively. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, Chi-Square tests, Wilcoxon signed-rank tests, Mann-Whitney U tests, and independent t-tests.

Results:

The mean self-esteem scores of the experimental group immediately after receiving the Rational Emotive Behavior Counseling program were significantly higher than before the program, at the .01 level.
The mean depression scores of the experimental group immediately after receiving the Rational Emotive Behavior Counseling program were significantly lower than before the program, at the .01 level.

Conclusion: Rational Emotive Behavior Counseling can enhance self-esteem and decrease depression in home-quarantined COVID-19 patients.

Effect of the Enrichment Events in Daily Life Enhancement Program on Positive Aspects of Caregiving among Stroke Family Caregivers

2024-09-30T20:40:19+07:00

Objective: To examine the effects of the enrichment events in daily life enhancement program on Positive Aspects of Caregiving (PAC) among stroke family caregivers.

Materials and methods: Participants consisted of 50 stroke family caregivers who met the inclusion criteria and were randomly selected to either an experimental group (n = 25) and a control group (n = 25). The experimental group joined the enrichment events in daily life enhancement program, while the control group received standard care. The research instruments included the enrichment events in daily life enhancement program and the PAC questionnaire. The data collection was conducted from May to July 2024. Descriptive statistics, t-test, two-way repeated measure ANOVA, and Bonferroni’s pairwise comparison were employed to analyze the data.

Results: The mean scores of PAC in the experimental group were statistically and significantly higher than the control group at the post-test (p<.01) and 4-weeks follow-up (p<.001). Moreover, the mean scores of PAC within the experimental group were statistically and significantly different at the pre-test, post-test, and 4-weeks follow-up period (p<.001).

Conclusions: This program was effective to enhance the positive aspects of caregiving among stroke family caregivers.

Happiness in Studying Sciences and Mathematics Program of Grade 11 Students at Suankularb Wittayalai School

2024-10-03T20:26:43+07:00

Objective: To investigate association factors and happiness in grade 11 students studying the Science-Mathematics program between the regular classroom and the special program at Suankularb Wittayalai School and activities that contribute to student happiness.

Materials and methods: A descriptive study was performed online. Their happiness levels were evaluated using 15-item Thai happiness indicator questionnaires. The comparison of happiness levels of grade 11 students studying the Science-Mathematics program between the regular classroom and the special program was analyzed using Mann-Whitney U. Moreover, Point biserial correlation was used to examine the relationship between happiness scores and factors.

Results: 261 students (64.13%) completed the questionnaires, including 159 (39.1%) and 102 (25.1%) regular and special program students, respectively. The comparison of mean happiness scores by program revealed that the mean happiness scores were not significantly different between regular and special program students (p = 0.646). The happiness levels of both programs were normal as other people. Point biserial correlation test revealed that the happiness scores of grade 11 students studying the Science-Mathematics program were significantly related to satisfaction with academic results (r_pb=0.194, p < 0.01), working out and playing sports (r_pb=0.141, p < 0.05), as well as engaging in activities with friends, family, and school (r_pb=0.188, p < 0.01).

Conclusion: The mean happiness scores of students in both programs were not different. Most students have the same level of happiness as the general population. Their happiness was related to satisfaction with academic results.

The Effect of Hope Enhancement Program with Family Participation on Depression of Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 Patients with Major Depressive Disorders

2024-10-04T06:02:03+07:00

Objective: To study the effect of Hope Enhancement Program with family participation on depression of diabetes mellitus type 2 patients with major depressive disorders.

Methods: This is a quasi-experimental study with two groups measuring before and after. The sample group was 50 patients with diabetes mellitus type 2 patients, selected purposively, and divided into an experimental group and a control group; each group had 25 people (pairs). The experimental group received the hope enhancement program with family participation for four weeks, while the control group received normal nursing care. Research tools include: 1) Beck's Depression Scale 2) Family Participatory Hope Enhancement Program. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and t-test.

Results: After receiving the program, the average score of post-depression was significantly lower than before receiving the program (p<.05) and the average depression score of the experimental group after receiving the program was significantly lower than that of the control group (p<.05).

Conclusion: This indicates that the Family Participatory Hope Enhancement Program can help reduce depression in diabetes mellitus type 2 patients. Therefore, this program should be used to help reduce depression in diabetes mellitus type 2 patients.