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A Provincial and Federal Examination of the Impact of Social Support on Psychological Wellbeing among Canadian Individuals with COPD Authenticated by a Provincial Geographical Analysis of COPD Prevalence: Implications for Government Policies
Title:
A Provincial and Federal Examination of the Impact of Social Support on Psychological Wellbeing among Canadian Individuals with COPD Authenticated by a Provincial Geographical Analysis of COPD Prevalence: Implications for Government Policies
Author:
Mete, Rosina E., author.
ISBN:
9780438195004
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Physical Description:
1 electronic resource (154 pages)
General Note:
Source: Dissertation Abstracts International, Volume: 79-11(E), Section: A.
Advisors: Walter S. Polka Committee members: Nathan Cooper; Shannon J. Hodges; Dana Radatz; Yonghong Tong.
Abstract:
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, or COPD, is a respiratory disease and currently, the fourth leading cause of death worldwide. In Canada, direct health care costs for COPD are estimated at $1.5 billion annually. This study utilized geographical and quantitative analyses to examine the prevalence of COPD within Ontario along with the impact of informal positive and negative social support on the overall emotional wellbeing, perceived physical and mental health, and life satisfaction of individuals with COPD within Canada and the province of Ontario. The geographic study used comprehensive datasets from the Canadian Community Health Survey of 2000-2001 and 2011-2012. The quantitative study was based on the theories of Social Provisions Theory and Stress-Buffering utilizing large-scale population data from the Statistics Canada 2012 Canadian Community Health Survey, Mental Health component. Geographic information was visually analyzed and displayed to examine rates of COPD coupled with demographic characteristics such as: age, gender, smoking status, and income levels within Ontario. The quantitative study utilized multinomial and binomial logistic regressions to examine the relationships among the described variables. The geographic analysis identified that individuals with COPD were more likely to be female, be born in Canada, have a post-secondary education, be in one of the third lowest income levels within Ontario and reside within the southern area of the province. The quantitative research results indicated that higher self-perceived mental and physical health were associated with increased positive social support among national and provincial COPD populations. Furthermore, national respondents also found they had increased life satisfaction and overall emotional wellbeing with increased positive social support. Nationally, individuals with symptoms of depression and anxiety were more likely to report less of a sense of belonging to a group of friends and lower scores regarding the recognition of their competence. The geographic findings indicate that geographic diversity may require more tailored programs within different provincial regions. The quantitative findings provide suggestions for the integration of peer support, socialization, and caregiver training among clinical programs for individuals with COPD.
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School code: 0298
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