Alopecia can have substantial psychological consequences, but there has been no research looking at patients' beliefs about their condition nor how they relate to quality of life (QoL).To investigate the relationships between illness perceptions, coping and QoL in patients with alopecia.The study employed a cross-sectional design. In total, 214 individuals alopecia were recruited from four internet support groups. There 171 women 43 men (mean age 35 years). Participants completed an online...

Objectives Despite the popularity of yoga and evidence its positive effects on physical mental health, little is known about practice in UK. This study investigated characteristics people who practise yoga, reasons for initiating maintaining practice, perceived impact health well-being. Design, setting participants A cross-sectional online anonymous survey distributed through UK-based organisations, studios events, email invites flyers. 2434 practitioners completed survey, including 903...

BACKGROUND: The outbreak of COVID-19 and its associated measures has resulted in a sizeable working population transitioning to from home (WFH), bringing additional challenges, increasing work-related stress. Research indicated that yoga promising potential reducing stress the workplace. However, there are very few studies exploring impact online streamed on management for people-WFH. OBJECTIVE: To investigate feasibility outcome an intervention wellbeing people-WFH during COVID-19. METHODS:...

Juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) is one of the most common diseases childhood causing pain, swelling joints and reduced mobility. Previous research has focused on challenges psychosocial impact JIA, but there been limited attention given to how young people adjust adapt living with a long-term condition such as JIA. The aim this qualitative study was therefore explore adolescents' experiences particular focus process adjustment.Ten adolescents (7 female, 3 male) aged 13-17 years good...

The present study investigated the experiences of users complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) using a qualitative approach. In-depth interviews were conducted with 11 frequent analysed interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA). Results indicated that patient-practitioner relationship explanatory frameworks provided by CAM perceived as important components therapeutic process, irrespective treatment efficacy. served variety functions beyond explicit relief symptoms increasing...

Connell’s concept of hegemonic masculinity is often reduced to a singular construct, consisting “toxic” traits viewed as detrimental well-being. However, the allows for variation in hegemony, including possibility forms more conducive Through in-depth interviews with thirty male meditators United Kingdom, we explored social dimensions meditation practice examine its potential implications Most participants became involved “communities practice” centered on that promoted new local hegemonies,...

Objective: This study explores men with advanced prostate cancers' own practices for promoting and maintaining emotional well-being using Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis.Design: Five cancer participated in face-to-face, semi-structured, in-depth interviews.Results: Within rich narratives of lost regained well-being, two super-ordinate themes emerged – 'living an imminent uncertain death' 'holding on to life.' Well-being was threatened by reduced sense the future, isolation...

Abstract Objectives With raising rates of mental health problems, mind–body interventions are increasingly being integrated in schools to support children and adolescents' well‐being. The aim this study was explore young experiences yoga mindfulness the acceptability delivery within school curriculum an area high deprivation. Design Qualitative group interviews with adolescents embedded a larger feasibility exploring universal (class‐wide) interventions. Methods After participation separate...

Traditional masculinities can mean men are unable or unwilling to deal constructively with distress. However, researchers increasingly acknowledge that and (including hegemonic styles) diverse. Moreover, positively manage their well-being, although little research explores how they do so. Uniquely, our study sought find who report finding ways care for themselves examine narratives about such self-care originated. We aimed this by exploring issues underpinning men's journeys towards...

In this study, we explored the lived experiences of children with beta-thalassemia major (β-TM). We considered as experts on their in contrast to prevalent approach asking parents or other adults about children's perspectives. The sample consisted 12 aged 8 to12 years. There were two stages data collection. Stage 1 employed focus group discussions and role plays analyzed thematically. This directly informed 2, consisting in-depth interviews subjected interpretative phenomenological analysis....

Yoga is becoming an increasingly popular holistic approach in the West to manage long-term health conditions. This study presents evaluation of a pilot yoga intervention, Yoga4Health, that was developed for NHS be socially prescribed patients at risk developing specific conditions (risk factors cardiovascular disease, pre-diabetes, anxiety/depression or experiencing social isolation). The aim this qualitative explore service users' experiences Yoga4Health and acceptability...

Traditional masculine norms around emotions (e.g., inexpressiveness) can mean men have difficulties managing their emotions, contributing to potential mental health problems.However, it is recognized that and masculinities are diverse, some positively self-manage health, although this has received little attention in the literature.Uniquely, we sought find who had discovered ways engage constructively with case through meditation.Thirty male meditators, recruited using a maximum variation...

Objectives: Evidence suggests that immersive learning increases empathy and understanding of the patient experience illness. This study evaluated a digital training intervention 'In Their Shoes' which immerses participants in living with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), highlighting biopsychosocial impact. The simulation program uses mobile application to deliver time-based tasks challenges over 36 h, supplemented telephone role-play 'kit' items open use. investigated changes IBD connection...

While health podcasts can be effective in reducing stigma and increasing knowledge, we know little about their mechanisms of action. This qualitative study explored the how women connected with podcast 'menopause: unmuted', which presented menopause information a storytelling format.A diverse sample 30 aged 40-60 years were interviewed after listening to podcast. Interviews covered participant's views perceptions stories presented. Transcripts analyzed thematically.Two overarching themes...

Against a backdrop of increasing secularization, the number Buddhists in Britain continues to rise (Office for National Statistics, 2012).However, few studies have explored reasons people are drawn towards Buddhism, with none focusing on men specifically.Uniquely, we conducted in-depth narrative interviews 30 male meditators London, UK, explore appeal Buddhism held them.Buddhism was portrayed as nexus ideas and practices which improved men's lives.Analyzed through prism multidimensional...

Abstract Objective: Menopause can negatively impact women's quality of life, with many women reporting inadequate information and support. Podcasts have grown in popularity recent years been found to be accessible methods for increasing knowledge challenging perceptions stigmatized topics. The current research aimed understand the podcast “menopause: unmuted” on menopause-related knowledge, understanding, communication practices. Methods: A diverse sample 30 aged 40 60 listened series, which...

Whilst research suggests that yoga can positively impact physical and psychological wellbeing, understanding of youth's experiences is limited with no non-clinical studies in the UK. Ten focus groups explored perceptions among 35 youth (10-18 years). Inductive thematic analysis revealed was viewed as a holistic mind-body practice cultivating greater awareness enhanced performance. Youth described providing tools developed confidence, stress-management emotional self-regulation. Social...

Studying personal narratives can generate understanding of how people experience physical and mental illness. However, few studies have explored engagement in health positive behaviours, with none focusing on men specifically. Thus, we sought to examine men's experiences their efforts engage maintain healthy meditation as an example such behaviour.We recruited 30 male meditators, using principles maximum variation sampling, conducted two in-depth interviews each, separated by a year.We...

Background: Journalists covering traumatic news events can develop symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). However, they may also experience perceived growth (PTG). The outcome be affected by whether work-related has a degree personal risk. Objective: To investigate the relationship between PTSD and PTG among journalists who experienced trauma to examine positive associations would exist exposure risk PTG. Method: A web-based survey measuring was completed print broadcast (N = 69)...

The current study sought to explore the impact of suicidal behaviours on probation staff, in relation their experiences working with service users who have carried out suicide, attempted suicide or self-harm. Thirteen in-depth interviews were staff had direct contact one area, and varying degrees experience managing self-injurious users. These analysed using thematic analysis five themes identified. Findings indicate that felt self-harm by are serious issues which need be recognized dealt an...