Proactive Coping Inventory – Test-Retest Data on Macedonian Population

The presented analysis concerning the Proactive Coping Inventory test-retest data on Macedonian population was conducted in two time frames, first in 2003/2004 and consequently in 2013 in order to determine whether there are differences in the use of proactive coping as a healthy way of coping with stressful experiences having on mind the constant changes in everyday life and environment. The analysis was done for the purpose of initiating further research in the field of coping styles and promoting proactive coping.Keywords: Coping, Proactive Coping, Proactive Coping Inventory

Body mass index and health-related quality of life in patients preparing for coronary angiography

There is evidence that body mass index (BMI) is related to some extent to the health related quality of life (HRQoL) in different populations. The purpose of our study was to investigate the relationship between the BMI and the HRQoL in patients awaiting coronary angiography. The sample consisted of 100 patients (68 males and 32 females) with symptomatology indicated for coronary angiography. For all of them BMI was calculated. They were also administered Duke Health profile questionnaire which measures adult self-reported functional health status. The findings reveal that BMI is related to some aspects of HRQoL. Considering this, health counseling directed at regulating body weight as part of the positive health behavior can benefit and improve some domains of the HRQoL and the QoL per se of the individuals having health problems

Body mass index and health-related quality of life in patients preparing for coronary angiography

There is evidence that body mass index (BMI) is related to some extent to the health related quality of life (HRQoL) in different populations. The purpose of our study was to investigate the relationship between the BMI and the HRQoL in patients awaiting coronary angiography. The sample consisted of 100 patients (68 males and 32 females) with symptomatology indicated for coronary angiography. For all of them BMI was calculated. They were also administered Duke Health profile questionnaire which measures adult self-reported functional health status. The findings reveal that BMI is related to some aspects of HRQoL. Considering this, health counseling directed at regulating body weight as part of the positive health behavior can benefit and improve some domains of the HRQoL and the QoL per se of the individuals having health problems

Television Induced Fear Scale, Coping Strategies to Reduce Fear from TV and Television Mediation Scale – Adaptation Process on Macedonian Sample-Our Experience

The presented results were obtained from a pilot study concerning the children’s television watching habits (aged 9 to 12), their fright reactions and their way of coping with the fear. In the following text we present a detailed report of the adaptation process of the scales: “Television Induced Fear Scale”, “Coping Strategies to Reduce Fear from TV” and “Television Mediation Scale”.Keywords: Television, Fear, Media, Mediation, Coping

Body mass index and quality of life in patients waiting for coronary angiography

Aim: There is evidence that the body mass index (BMI) is related, to some extent, to the quality of life (QoL) in different populations. The purpose of our study was to investigate the differences in QoL in relation to the BMI in patients awaiting coronary angiography. Method: The sample consisted of 100 patients (68 males and 32 females) with symptoms indicating coronary angiography. For all of them BMI was calculated. The participants completed the Duke Health profile questionnaire (DUKE) which measures adult self-reported functional health status. Results: After splitting the group in two according to the BMI median cut-off point, the findings reveal differences in the following aspects of QoL secondary to BMI: mental health (p = .006), general health (p = .038), perceived health (p = .008), anxiety (p = .022), depression (p = .008), anxiety-depression (p = .004), but not related to: physical health (p = .384), social health (p = .267), self-esteem (p = .172), pain (p = .797), disability (p = .710). Conclusion: Considering the findings, health counselling directed at regulating body weight is recommended as part of the positive health behaviour. It can benefit and improve some domains of the QoL of individuals having health problems

Feeling of control over the illness and possible health benefits in cardiac surgery patients

The level of feeling of control over a certain health condition is an important factor in determining to what extent that condition will be considered stressful or not. Prolonged distress can disturb the bodily metabolism and consequently a stress-related disease can develop thus having a negative impact over the overall health

Psychodynamics of stress and perceived life stress level at cardio surgical (CAD) patients in/at the Special Hospital for Surgical Diseases “FILIP II”

The aim of this study is to explore the psychodynamic of stress at CDH patients and the perceived level of life stress events as a risk factor in the development of the stress-related illness (coronary heart disease)

Прирачник за родители и наставници - Моето срце во сите бои

Сите знаеме дека во секој од нас „чука“ по едно срце. Тоа неуморно работи се додека сме живи. Да му помогнеме со знаење и умеење во тоа. Срцето ја има главната моторна сила која ја движи крвта низ целото тело и е витален орган. Од голема важност за нашето здравје е да научиме доволно да го сакаме и да го почитуваме. Кога тоа го знаеме, ќе умееме да се грижиме и да го чуваме. Пред нас и вас стои одговорна задача. Да ја пренесеме оваа умешност на идните поколенија, на нашите деца. Нека ова биде првиот заеднички чекор во најдолгиот марш „Негување на здрав и квалитетен живот“. Исполнувањето на оваа задача ќе значи оставање на најголемото богатство во наследство на потомците

Qualitative and quantitative Analysis of the Parenting Styles, Coping Strategies and Perceived Stress in Mothers of Children who have undergone Cardiac Interventions

Exploring the parenting styles, coping strategies and perceived stress in parents of children who have undergone cardiac intervention are challenging issues because they affect the whole family dynamics. Ten mothers of children who have undergone cardiac intervention and ten mothers of healthy children, aged 5 to 14 were administered three questionnaires: Parenting styles Questionnaire, Cope and Perceived stress Questionnaire. The testing was conducted at the final day of their five-day summer camp in June 2011. Exploration of psychosocial characteristics of parents living with the diagnosis of cardiac disease in their child is crucial for the entire team of those providing healthcare. Adequate medical as well as psychological diagnosis can provide adequate psychotherapeutic interventions which can have multi-faceted benefits both for the parents and children in the process of coping