- An Integrative Review of Psychosocial Intervention Programs for Infertile Females
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Youjin Shin, Soo-Hyun Nam
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STRESS. 2023;31(4):158-167. Published online December 28, 2023
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.17547/kjsr.2023.31.4.158
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This study aims to analyze intervention studies conducted on infertile females in South Korea and research and research the core elements comprising these studies.
Methods
The integrative review was conducted based on the guidelines of Whittmore and Knafl, and included the following steps: problem identification, literature search, data evaluation, data analysis, and presentation. Next, six domestic databases were searched using keywords such as ‘infertility’, ‘intervention’, and ‘education’ in Korean and English, and published studies were reviewed according to specific criteria and quality assessment.
Results
Among 4,109 searched papers, 6 were selected for the final data analysis. A total of six interventions were conducted in the selected articles, and each strategy was variously categorized into cognitive, emotional, behavioral, relational, and physical aspects. All interventions were found to be effective in promoting psychosocial health in infertile females.
Conclusions
Despite the fact that female infertility is a major public health problem in Korea, the low number of articles reveals a relative lack of psychosocial intervention studies. Therefore, it is suggested that future studies incorporate physiological endpoints into psychosocial studies, and we hope that this study will serve as a basis for developing programs for infertile females in the future.
- The Role of Trauma in Addiction and Recovery: A Qualitative Meta-Synthesis
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Jandi Kim, Misook Kim, Youjin Shin, Byunghee Kim, Sungjae Kim
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STRESS. 2021;29(1):45-59. Published online March 31, 2021
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.17547/kjsr.2021.29.1.45
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Background
Trauma is a physically or emotionally harmful or life-threatening event that negatively affects well-being. Recently, a high correlation between trauma and substance addiction has been recognized. The aim of this study is to synthesize qualitative studies to understand the effects of trauma involved in the addiction and recovery process.
Methods
By searching qualitative studies about addiction and recovery, 17 Korean studies (80 subjects) were finally included in our analysis.
Results
We recorded the traumas experienced, and their effects on addiction and recovery. Trauma reduced self-esteem and triggered psychological pain, while addiction was perceived as a countermeasure. As the trauma became accepted, participants acknowledged themselves, realized the value of their existence, and formed trusting relationships with others. Recovery progressed as the trauma healed.
Conclusions
Our study facilitates a comprehensive and systematic understanding of the role of trauma on addiction.
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