A5002969584- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- Resilience and Mental Health
- Autism Spectrum Disorder Research
- Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
- Family and Disability Support Research
- Mental Health Treatment and Access
- COVID-19 Pandemic Impacts
- Mindfulness and Compassion Interventions
- SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 Research
- Cultural Competency in Health Care
- Healthcare professionals’ stress and burnout
- Migration, Health and Trauma
- Creativity in Education and Neuroscience
- Global Health Workforce Issues
- Diabetes Management and Education
- Interpreting and Communication in Healthcare
- Cardiac Health and Mental Health
- Diverse Music Education Insights
- Family Support in Illness
- Early Childhood Education and Development
- Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development
- Child Nutrition and Feeding Issues
- Education, Innovation and Language Studies
- Neuroscience, Education and Cognitive Function
- Education Methods and Practices
Frederick University
2019-2025
United Arab Emirates University
2024
University of Crete
2015-2017
Crete University Press
2017
Levels of fear have increased since the COVID-19 pandemic outbreak. The absence a safe and effective vaccine for mass-vaccination deteriorates this situation, which has significant impact on mental health. This study aimed to assess feelings among nurses nursing students in five European countries. A multicenter cross-sectional was conducted countries (Greece, Albania, Cyprus, Spain, Kosovo) before start mass vaccination Europe. Data collection December 2020-January 2021 using an online...
Abstract Aims and Objectives To investigate nurses’ intention in accepting COVID‐19 vaccination the factors affecting their decision. Background has started most European countries with healthcare personnel being first group receiving vaccine shots. Their attitude towards is of paramount significant as role frontline could help awareness general population. Methods A study was conducted Albania, Cyprus, Greece, Spain Kosovo use an online questionnaire. The Fear Scale used. STROBE checklist...
Mindfulness-based interventions have increasingly gained the interest of health professionals in last decade, especially practices that are short, economical, easily accessible, and physically, cognitively, psychologically compelling. Nurses Emergency Departments a special, dynamic, but at same time vulnerable group who work shifts face multiple challenges. Considering recent literature fact stress hostile environment top ranked professionals' challenges, there is need for further study use...
Background: Studies examining the cultural and societal factors that shape perceptions of psychiatric patients medication are gaining prominence. These studies investigate how beliefs, values, norms influence attitudes towards mental illness treatment-seeking behavior, with a focus on addressing barriers to care. Aim: The aim this study was provide comprehensive review literature these interconnected topics analyze evolving landscape within society. Methods: To comprehensively examine topic,...
Introduction: The World Health Organization (WHO) has been instrumental in developing evidence-based guidelines to address mental, neurological, and substance use disorders through its Mental Gap Action Programme (mhGAP). These provide essential recommendations for healthcare professionals deliver effective care non-specialized health settings. Aim: This article aims review analyze the updated WHO on mhGAP intervention disorders, focusing their significance, content, implications clinical...
Recent research highlights the lack of knowledge and reduced skills health care professionals in communicating with people from LGBTQIA+ community. This often occurs due to continuing education on social issues sector. The purpose this was study readiness manage mental In particular, cultural competence targeted at gender identity, recognition level mastery soft skills, relevant experiences participants were studied. For purposes conducting research, a mixed methodology used pursue an...
Current research often refers to cultural competence improve health care delivery. In addition, it focuses on the uniqueness of each service user for optimal personalized care. This study aimed collect self-assessment data from professionals regarding their and identify development needs. A mixed methods design was adopted using Cultural Competence Self-assessment Checklist Central Vancouver Island Multicultural Society. translated into Greek, validated, then shared with in Cyprus....
Recent studies highlight the fact that establishment of an inclusive school is regarded as a requirement for growth pluralistic, democratic society in which each form diversity welcomed and valued maintenance social justice top priority. The aim this research was to design validate Self-Assessment Inclusion Scale (SAIS) test it population teachers Greece Cyprus. SAIS scale aims selfassess participants’ competence. Its ultimate goal help people consider their skills, knowledge, awareness...
Introduction: Leukemia presents a significant health challenge globally, affecting patients physically and mentally. The symptoms adverse effects of treatments impact the health-related quality life (QOL) leukemia patients. Family caregivers, often family members, play crucial role in care provision, especially regions with limited professional nursing. Aim: This research aimed to explore QOL patient, on individual family, factors contributing well-being, social support networks, healthcare...
Abstract Experiencing the second wave of COVID-19 pandemic, high vaccination coverage by a safe and effective vaccine globally would be great achievement. Acceptance healthcare students is an important issue as they have key role future professionals in educating patients, informing guiding them to right clinical decision. The aim this study was explore intention nursing get vaccinated for SARS-CoV-2 infection factors acting either motivators or barriers towards vaccination. A multicenter...
This article discusses the psychological adjustment of adults to severe or incurable diseases other loss.The stress that results from a diagnosis illness loss depends on many factors, such as beliefs each individual and social context.Considering diversity human perceptions, feelings behaviors, it was considered important for present study include theory treatment related physical illness.At center attention are end-stage individuals, not their organic problems but mainly state...
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Home care nursing for cancer patients often involves palliative care, as it offers the potential to significantly improve patients' quality of life. For vast majority patients, their home is most preferable space since in own private ensures they experience a feeling meaningful existence and preserves control over The current study aims evaluate Cyprus. This qualitative research follows STROBE cross-sectional checklist. took place Republic Cyprus tool involved questionnaire that was...
Abstract Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus Type 2 (SARS-CoV-2) that caused the pandemic since March 2020, has affected among others, health professionals who work in covid-19 units by facing social discrimination. The aim of this study was to record experiences working first line treatment pandemic, analyse effects on interpersonal relationships professionals, and ask about stigma they faced during their with people covid-19. This is a qualitative an ethnographic approach based...
AbstractThe aim of this paper was to outline school activities which, when used, would encourage students actively engage in the teaching process. The theoretical underpinnings included two approaches: theory flow, and that aesthetic experience. These fields were chosen as a fertile area for identifying situations which individuals voluntarily process from they derive meaningful experiences. More particularly, studies providing information on using flow considered here. Then, by combining...
The growing fatigue of citizens due to the COVID-19 pandemic has already been addressed and its results are visible threatens citizen compliance. aim this study was translate validate Pandemic Fatigue Scale (PFS) in Greek language. A cross-sectional conducted between October 2021 March 2022. translation cultural adaptation process developed according research protocols among university student population Cyprus tested psychometric properties PFS. Three hundred thirty-four subjects...
<ns3:p>Background Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS CoV 2) that caused the pandemic since March 2020, has affected among others, health professionals who work in (COVID-19) units by facing social discrimination. The aim of this study was to record experiences working first line treatment pandemic, analyse effects on interpersonal relationships professionals, and ask about stigma they faced during their with people COVID-19. Methods This is a qualitative an ethnographic...
Background: Informal caregivers play a vital role in caring for patients with chronic illnesses, but this care can significantly affect their mental health and well-being, particularly after the loss of patient. Due to significance issue limited research field, it is important identify factors associated informal caregivers. Method Material: This study aimed investigate experiences management by people diseases. Specifically, evaluated relationship between (1) (2) socio-demographic...