UNLABELLED  Objective. The aim of this study was to compare the health-related quality of life (HRQoL) and self-esteem of patients who underwent split-thickness skin grafting, when either cellulose dressings or rayon dressings were applied to the donor sites. METHODS A total of 25 patients, who were enrolled at five participant hospitals and required split-thickness skin grafting for vario...

INTRODUCTION: Nursing student engagement and educational environment play an important role in students' self-esteem. Therefore, all aspects of person's life like academic achievement, the success job  social professional development are affected by self-esteem, for that reason, present study was aimed to investigate nursing motivational education as requirements improve Student's Self-Esteem. ...

Abstract Retirement planning fulfillment is necessary for older adults to adapt later life and maintain their quality of life. This study investigates the internal mechanisms between retirement positive mental health among adults. 1200 Chinese ( M age = 68.49, SD 7.27; 57% female) completed a questionnaire package measuring fulfillment, health, post-retirement social activities, self-esteem. Re...

An exploratory study to determine the effectiveness of discussion sessions as a teaching strategy Thermodynamics in Basic Physical Chemistry fundamental concepts this area spontaneity by explaining students according their ideas. A previously validated questionnaire was used an instrument on Thermochemistry, Enthalpies Bonding, and Gibbs Function. The performance who participated intervention c...

Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute, Florida Atlantic University, Fort Pierce, FL 34946, USA Geophysical Institute, University of Alaska, Fairbanks, AK 99708, USA Department of Wildlife Management, North Slope Borough, Barrow, AK 99723, USA Alaska Department of Fish and Game, Fairbanks, AK 99701, USA Native Village of Kotzebue, Kotzebue, AK 99752, USA Alaska Beluga Whale Committee, Barrow, AK...

OBJECTIVE To assess self-esteem and depression in patients submitted for orthognathic surgery. METHODS Assessment was realized on 29 patients, male and female, aged 17 to 46, presenting Angle Class III malocclusion and referred for surgical treatment, during the preoperative (orthodontic preparation) and postoperative (six-month postoperative) periods. Either maxillomandibular or isolated pro...

INTRODUCTION Erectile dysfunction (ED) can significantly impact a man's relationships and well-being. AIM We assessed changes in self-esteem, confidence, sexual relationship satisfaction, and overall relationship satisfaction in men with ED using the validated Self-Esteem And Relationship questionnaire (SEAR). METHODS This was a 12-week, double-blind, placebo-controlled, flexible-dose (25, ...

The purposes of this investigation were first to predict reported PA (physical activity) behavior and self-esteem using a multidimensional physical self-concept model and second to describe perceptions of multidimensional physical self-concept (e.g., strength, endurance, sport competence) among athletes with physical disabilities. Athletes (N = 36, M age = 16.11, SD age = 2.8) completed the Phy...

PURPOSE This study investigated the mental health status, self-esteem, social comparison, and narcissism among medical school students. In addition, the mediational effect of social comparison between self-esteem and narcissism was also tested with regard to whether the students compared themselves with others to enhance their own self-esteem. METHODS Data were collected from 427 medical scho...