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Anum Naz
Bio: Anum Naz is an academic researcher. The author has contributed to research in topics: Interpersonal communication & Psychological intervention. The author has co-authored 1 publications.
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TL;DR: In this article, a qualitative study aimed at exploring the lived experiences of adolescents presenting with self-harm and their views about potential prevention strategies was conducted in a public hospital in Pakistan.
Abstract: Suicide is a serious global public health problem and the third leading cause of death in those 15–35 years old. Self-harm is the major predictor of future suicide attempts and completed suicide yet remains poorly understood. There is limited evidence on effective interventions for adolescents who present with self-harm. To identify and develop acceptable preventive and therapeutic interventions it is essential to understand the factors that contribute to self-harm and suicide in young people, in the context of their emotions, interpersonal difficulties, available support and prevention strategies. This qualitative study aimed at exploring the lived experiences of adolescents presenting with self-harm and their views about potential prevention strategies. Semi-structured interviews with 16 adolescents (12–18 years) presenting with a self-harm episode in a public hospital in Pakistan. A topic guide was developed to facilitate the interviews. The following themes emerged using the framework analysis; predisposing factors (interpersonal conflicts, emotional crisis etc.), regret and realization that self-harm is not the only option, perceived impact of self-harm, and suggestions for suicide prevention strategies (sharing, distraction techniques, involvement of family). This study may help in refining a contextual and culturally based explanatory model of self-harm in adolescents and in informing development of culturally acceptable interventions.
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TL;DR: In this paper , a material educativo based on metodológica delineada in tres etapas: (1) construcción del material a partir de un estudio mixto sobre las necesidades vinculadas al tema por medio de las redes sociales and una revisión paraguas sobre la asistencia relacionada con la autolesión no suicida; (2) validación con 10 especialistas en salud mental and/or violencia autoprovocada seleccionados by the Plataforma Lattes; (3) evaluación por parte del público objetivo, siendo invitados profesionales de salud, without restricción de formación.
Abstract: Resumen Objetivo: elaborar y validar un material educativo para fortalecer la asistencia en salud a los adolescentes sobre la autolesión no suicida. Método: investigación metodológica delineada en tres etapas: (1) Construcción del material a partir de un estudio mixto sobre las necesidades vinculadas al tema por medio de las redes sociales y una revisión paraguas sobre la asistencia relacionada con la autolesión no suicida; (2) validación con 10 especialistas en salud mental y/o violencia autoprovocada seleccionados por la Plataforma Lattes; (3) Evaluación por parte del público objetivo, siendo invitados profesionales de salud, sin restricción de formación. La recolección de los datos de validación y evaluación fue realizada por un cuestionario sociodemográfico y el Suitability Assessment of Materials for evaluation of health-related information for adults. Se empleó la estadística descriptiva, el índice de validez de contenido y el test AC1 de Gwet. Resultados: el material obtuvo una buena aceptación general y confiabilidad en la validación por parte de los especialistas (AC1=0,633; p = 0,0000) y en la evaluación por el público objetivo (AC1 = 0,716; p=0,0000). Todos los profesionales señalaron la contribución personal y el potencial educativo del material. Conclusión: se destaca la construcción de material educativo basado en ciencia para fortalecer la asistencia a los adolescentes con autolesión no suicida.
TL;DR: The reliability of the RTSHIA-I is also confirmed as mentioned in this paper , and both factors correlate with emotion regulation and externalizing/internalizing traits, and the correlational patterns indicate that these behaviors may be related to difficulties in mentalization skills.
Abstract: The aim of the present paper is to establish the factorial validity and reliability of the Risk-Taking and Self-Harm Inventory for Adolescents (RTSHIA), proposed by Vrouva and colleagues in 2010, in an Italian sample. The RTSHIA measures both Risk-Taking and Self-Harm behavior in adolescents. We administered the scale to a total of 1292 Italian adolescents from 9th to 12th grade; to verify the validity of the scale, we also assessed emotion regulation and psychopathological traits. The exploratory factor analysis (EFA) (N = 638) and the confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) (N = 660) confirmed the original two-factor structure of the RTSHIA (Risk-Taking and Self-Harm). The only differences in the Italian version of the RTSHIA (RTSHIA-I) were that one item was moved from the original Risk-Taking factor to the Italian Self-Harm factor, and another item that was not included in the original RTSHIA is now part of the Risk-Taking factor in the Italian version. The reliability of the RTSHIA-I is also confirmed, and both factors correlate with emotion regulation and externalizing/internalizing traits. Our results suggest that the RTSHIA-I is a useful tool for assessing Risk-Taking and Self-Harm behaviors in Italian adolescents, and the correlational patterns indicate that these behaviors may be related to difficulties in mentalization skills.
TL;DR: The person-centred non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) recovery framework as mentioned in this paper incorporates the voices of lived experience in understanding the multi-faceted nature of recovery.
Abstract: Background Non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) is a behaviour many counselling psychologists encounter in practice, and the way clinician’s respond can have an important impact on the individual’s experience of recovery. The person-centred NSSI recovery framework incorporates the voices of lived experience in understanding the multi-faceted nature of recovery.Objectives This paper outlines important considerations for how the recovery framework can guide clinicians with respect to both therapeutic stance and intervention targets in order to support clients in navigating their experience of NSSI and recovery.Implications Clinicians should adopt a strengths-based approach and foster self-efficacy and self-compassion with persons with lived experience. This paper provides specific recommendations for counselling psychologists and their clients, including encouraging clinicians to avoid making assumptions about the causes, meanings, and outcomes of self-injury, and to be cognizant of the non-linear nature of the recovery process.
TL;DR: In this article , the authors presented a science-based educational material to strengthen the health care for adolescents with non-suicidal self-injury, which obtained good general acceptance and reliability in the validation by the experts (AC1= 0.633; p=0.0000) and in the evaluation by the target public.
Abstract: Abstract Objective: to develop and validate educational material to strengthen adolescent health care on non-suicidal self-injury. Method: methodological research designed in three stages: (1) construction of the material based on a mixed study on needs related to the theme through social networks and an umbrella review on health care related to non-suicidal self-injury; (2) validation with 10 experts in mental health and/or self-inflicted violence selected through the Lattes Platform; (3) evaluation by the target public, with health professionals being invited, without restriction of training. Validation and evaluation data were collected by using a sociodemographic questionnaire and the Suitability Assessment of Materials for evaluation of health-related information for adults. We used descriptive statistics, content validity index, and Gwet’s AC1 test. Results: the material obtained good general acceptance and reliability in the validation by the experts (AC1= 0.633; p=0.0000) and in the evaluation by the target public (AC1=0.716; p=0.0000). All professionals pointed out the personal contribution and educational potential of the material. Conclusion: we highlight the construction of science-based educational material to strengthen the health care for adolescents with non-suicidal self-injury.
TL;DR: In this article , a material educativo embasado em ciência for adolescentes with autolesão não suicida was evaluated by a question-and-answer scenario.
Abstract: Resumo Objetivo: elaborar e validar um material educativo para fortalecer a assistência em saúde aos adolescentes sobre a autolesão não suicida. Método: pesquisa metodológica delineada em três etapas: (1) construção do material a partir de estudo misto sobre necessidades ligadas à temática por meio das redes sociais e uma revisão guarda-chuva sobre a assistência relacionada à autolesão não suicida; (2) validação com 10 especialistas em saúde mental e/ou violência autoprovocada selecionados pela Plataforma Lattes; (3) avaliação pelo público-alvo, sendo convidados profissionais de saúde, sem restrição de formação. A coleta dos dados de validação e avaliação foi realizada por um questionário sociodemográfico e o Suitability Assessment of Materials for evaluation of health-related information for adults. Foi empregada a estatística descritiva, índice de validade de conteúdo e o teste AC1 de Gwet. Resultados: o material obteve boa aceitação geral e confiabilidade na validação pelos especialistas (AC1=0,633; p=0,0000) e na avaliação pelo público-alvo (AC1=0,716; p=0,0000). Todos os profissionais apontaram a contribuição pessoal e potencial educativo do material. Conclusão: destaca-se a construção de material educativo embasado em ciência para o fortalecimento da assistência aos adolescentes com autolesão não suicida.