Many factors including social rejection, family problems, loss of educational opportunity, fear, prejudice and ignorance, compound the inherent paychologicaI stress of leprosy. In ligh.t of these problems this present study was undertaken to evaluate the psychologica.l status of 1cprosy patients. The subjects of the present study were 220 patients staying at home and 304 control people living in similar isolated areas to resettlemert villages. A self reprort symptom inventory,, SCL--90 symptom check list 90) was used and the group", were analysed and compand by many factors. The results of this study are follows. -countinue-
Humans ; Leprosy* ; Prejudice ; Social Distance

The presence of facial wrinkles can have a significant effect on a person's self image relating to physical appearance and social acceptance. Many treatment modalities for wrinkle reduction, such as surgical method, injection of Botulinum toxin, chemical peeling, and laser peeling have been developed. The resurfacing carbon dioxide laser has recently proved to be a useful and safe tool in the treatment of facial wrinkles. We have attempted to treat pecular perioral wrinkles using a combination of laser and chemical peeling techniques. This combination treatment has resulted in a good cosmetic appearance. We report and encourage use of this method for wrinkle reduction.
Botulinum Toxins ; Lasers, Gas ; Social Distance

Many factors including social rejection, family problems, loss of educational opportunity, fear, prejudice and ignorance of leprosy compound the inherent psychologicaI stress of leprosy. In light of these problems we have undertaken a study to evaluate the psychological status of several selected groups of leprasy patients. We first studied 340 leprosy patients living in resettlement villages and 304 healthy people living in similar isolated areas. We used a self report symptom inventory, SCL-90 (symptom check list-90), and compared the two-groups. (countinued..)
Humans ; Leprosy* ; Prejudice ; Self Report ; Social Distance

PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to develop an educational program to reduce negative attitudes toward persons with mental illness (PMIs) using online media and to test its effectiveness. METHODS: A nonequivalent control group with a pre-posttest was employed in this study. A total of 143 lay people were enrolled. The study variables were knowledge and attitudes about mental illness, and social distance. The four domains of attitudes were authoritarianism, benevolence, social restrictiveness and community mental health ideology. RESULTS: Phase 1: In an attempt to develop an educational program, the researcher conducted interviews with lay people and families of PMIs, and reviewed the pertinent literature. Three mental health professionals were consulted after developing the program. The program consisted of eight sessions. Phase 2: Community mental health ideology differed significantly between groups after the experiment. Knowledge tended to increase in the experimental group, while social restrictiveness showed a tendency to decrease. However, the changes were not significant in either case. Authoritarianism, benevolence, and social distance were not significantly different between groups. There was a significant difference in the pattern of change over time for both groups regarding authoritarianism, benevolence, and social restrictiveness. CONCLUSIONS: The program developed here was partially effective at changing negative attitudes. The online video program can be used by community mental health nurses to enhance general knowledge and help reduce stigma.
Authoritarianism ; Beneficence ; Humans ; Mental Disorders ; Mental Health ; Social Distance

Many factors including social rejection, family problems, loss of educational opportunity, fear, prejudice and ignorance of leprosy compound the inherent psychological stress of leprosy. In light of these problems this present study was undertaken to evaluate the psychological status of leprosy patients. The subjects of the present study were 205 patients admitted to a hospital and 304 control people living in similar isolated areas to resettlement villages. A self report symptom inventory, SCL-90 (symptom check list-90) was used and the groups were analysed and compared by many factors. (countinued..)
Humans ; Leprosy* ; Prejudice ; Self Report ; Social Distance ; Stress, Psychological

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Aggression ; Humans ; Peer Group ; *Social Distance ; Text Messaging

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Aggression ; Humans ; Peer Group ; *Social Distance ; Text Messaging

PURPOSE: Correction of cleft lip nasal deformity has been performed from March, 1995 to June, 2006 at Donga-A University. The goal of this study is to evaluate children's psychosocial development and to determine the optimal timing of repair. METHODS: This is the retrospective study of patients operated at pre-school and school age. The patients could be divided into two groups, corrected at pre-school age(n=30), and school age(n=30). To evaluate the social development, we used 4 parameters, Children individualism-collectivism scale, Pictorial scale perceived competence social acceptance for young children, Matson's children social adaptability scale, Academic performance rating scale. RESULTS: Operated group at pre-school age had better social adaptation, social acceptance, self-image, self- esteem and academic performance than operated group at school age. CONCLUSION: It is better that correction of secondary lip nasal deformity at pre-school age than at school age in social development.
Child* ; Cleft Lip* ; Congenital Abnormalities* ; Humans ; Lip ; Mental Competency ; Retrospective Studies ; Social Change* ; Social Distance

Numerous challenges arise when diabetes develops in young children and adolescents. Beginning self-management at the earliest stages of diabetes diagnosis is critical in dealing with the many issues related to diabetes and physical growth, psychological development, and social integration. The primary goal of diabetes self-management for diabetic children and adolescents is to maintain good physical and mental health, both of which require strong family support, social acceptance, and a nurturing environment. Diabetes educators must first encourage public understanding of the psycho-social needs of diabetic children and adolescents, and then individualize treatment using a patient/family-centered approach to diabetes education. The national support system and private social welfare resources can support children and adolescents with diabetes mellitus by providing accessible information and connections between patients and financial sponsors, and by promoting a campaign to change social attitudes toward diabetes mellitus. With supportive programs, the integration of diabetic children and adolescents into society as healthy contributors to family and school is possible.
Adolescent* ; Child* ; Diabetes Mellitus* ; Diagnosis ; Education ; Humans ; Mental Health ; Self Care ; Social Distance ; Social Welfare ; Social Workers*

PURPOSE: Lower self-esteem, if present in enuretic children, might be an indicator of present and possible later psychological dysfunction. We tried to study the change of self-esteem before and after the treatment in children with nocturnal enuresis. MATERIALS AND METHODS: We recruited 32 enuretic children between september, 1998 and april, 2000. Mean age was 7.3 years old (range 4-12). We investigated the effect of self-esteem after 3 months treatment by Harter's self conception profile for children (SPPC) by total score and 6 subscales scores (scholastic competence, social acceptance, athletic competence, physical appearance, behavioral conduct and global self-worth). The patients were divided in two groups: the response group defined as greater than 50% reduction of wet night and the non response group defined as less than 50% reduction of wet night. A paired t-test was used for the improvement of Harter's SPPC at total score and subscales after treatment and student t-test was used for the comparison of the improvement of SPPC between groups. RESULTS: After treatment, the overall Harter's SPPC did not show statistically significant improvement. Among the 32 enuretic children, 22 children (69%) were in response group and 10 children (31%) were in non-response group. We could not find any statistically significant self-esteem change in Harter's SPPC in responders and also even in non-responders. CONCLUSIONS: Our data suggested that Harter's SPPC did not show significant improvement after treatment of enuresis.
Child* ; Deamino Arginine Vasopressin ; Enuresis* ; Humans ; Mental Competency ; Nocturnal Enuresis ; Self Concept ; Social Distance ; Sports