Abstract
The objective of this study was to determine the differences in the psychosocial status of 3 groups of chronically ill rural women participating in a computer intervention. The 3 groups were: intense intervention, less-intense intervention, and control. At baseline and following the intervention, measures were taken for social support, self-esteem, empowerment, self-efficacy, depression, stress, and loneliness. ANCOVA results showed group differences for social support and self-efficacy among the overall group. The findings differed for a vulnerable subgroup, with significant between-group differences for social support and loneliness. It was concluded that a computer-delivered intervention can improve social support and self-efficacy and reduce loneliness in rural women, enhancing their ability to self-manage and adapt to chronic illness.
Publication types
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Comparative Study
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Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
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Adaptation, Psychological
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Adult
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Aged
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Analysis of Variance
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Attitude to Health*
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Chronic Disease* / prevention & control
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Chronic Disease* / psychology
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Feasibility Studies
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Female
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Humans
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Internet / organization & administration*
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Loneliness
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Middle Aged
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North Dakota
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Northwestern United States
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Nurse Practitioners / organization & administration
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Nursing Methodology Research
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Patient Education as Topic / organization & administration
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Power, Psychological
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Qualitative Research
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Rural Population*
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Self Care / methods
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Self Care / psychology
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Self Concept
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Self Efficacy
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Self-Help Groups / organization & administration*
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Social Support
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South Dakota
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Surveys and Questionnaires
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Telenursing / organization & administration
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Women* / education
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Women* / psychology