They need
an increased psychosocial support.
Not exact matches
Introduction Despite the rising trend of cancer prevalence and
increase in family caregiving, little attention has been paid to the efficacy of
psychosocial interventions among Asian caregiver samples, particularly
support groups, given the benefits that have been shown in studies on Western populations.
The higher risk for maternal postpartum depression is also associated with reduced parenting skills, which may have negative consequences for the development of the child.28 — 30 Parents of obese children may lack effective parenting skills providing both a consistent structured frame and emotional
support.31 In women with GDM,
psychosocial vulnerability including low levels of social and family networks is associated with more adverse neonatal outcomes, especially
increased birth weight.32 Thus, there is a tight interaction between maternal lifestyle, weight status, mental health, social
support as well as between maternal and child's overall health.
Psychosocial interventions for non-heterosexual people that draw from cognitive behavioural therapy models or
increase social
support may be effective in reducing depressive symptoms.
Changes in
psychosocial function include
increasing reliance on peers for intimacy and social
support and decreasing time spent with parents [1].