Resilient Coping and Psychological Distress of Village Health Volunteers
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This correlational research aims to study resilient coping, psychological distress, and the relationship between resilient coping and psychological distress among Village Health Volunteers. The sample group consists of 384 volunteers. The data collection tools include: 1) a personal information questionnaire; 2) the Brief Resilient Coping Scale (BRCS); and 3) the Kessler Psychological Distress Scales (K10). Data analysis used both inferential statistics and Spearman's rank correlation coefficient.
The research findings reveal that more than half of the sample group has low levels of resilient coping at 58.63%, and the majority have normal psychological distress at 57%, followed by 43% having abnormal psychological distress. Resilient coping is negatively correlated with psychological distress (r = -.138).
Recommendation: Training should be organized to promote resilient coping among Village Health Volunteers (VHVs) so that they can handle problems with effective flexibility. The training should include knowledge about mental distress and, for those experiencing severe psychological distress, they should be referred to relevant agencies for further assistance. This includes screening, diagnosis by specialized doctors, and ongoing support. Additionally, factors predicting psychological distress should be studied to determine whether resilient coping can predict psychological distress. This information will help in promoting the enhancement of VHVs’ ability to handle resilient coping and reduce their psychological distress.
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