Journal of Nursing, Social Studies, Public Health and Rehabilitati, 2025 (vol. 16), issue 3-4

Exploring family communication as a predictor of happiness

Armin Nuhić, Denis Karahasanović, Mirzeta Nuhić, Rebeka Lekše, Mirko Prosen

JNSS 2025, 16(3-4):57-67 | DOI: 10.32725/jnss.2025.010  

Introduction: Family communication is a key factor in shaping an individual's psychological well-being and subjective happiness. This study aimed to examine the association between the quality of family communication and subjective happiness in the general population. Methods: A quantitative, non-experimental, descriptive design was used. Data were collected through an online questionnaire including the Family Communication Scale (FCS) and the Subjective Happiness Scale (SHS). The sample included 125 participants ( = 34.28 years). Both scales showed high internal consistency (FCS α = 0.924; SHS α = 0.796). Due to non-normal distribution,...

Health literacy of the Czech population concerning cancer prevention

Natálie Farová, Věra Hellerová

JNSS 2025, 16(3-4):68-77 | DOI: 10.32725/jnss.2025.011  

Cancer is the second most common cause of death in the Czech Republic. Several risk factors and an unsatisfactory level of health literacy in this area significantly contribute to this situation. This paper aims to point out the current state of awareness and interest in preventive activities related to cancer among the Czech population aged 18+ and the level of knowledge about cancer prevention. As part of the empirical investigation, a quantitative survey using an electronic questionnaire with 35 questions of our own design was used. The questionnaire survey was conducted from January 16 to February 14, 2025. The research group included 180 people...

Specifics of nursing care for a healthy newborn after a caesaren section

Michaela Fousová, Alena Machová

JNSS 2025, 16(3-4):78-86 | DOI: 10.32725/jnss.2025.014  

Goals: This study aims to describe and compare nursing care for healthy newborns after caesaren sections, focusing on how the mode of delivery influences maternal involvement, the initiation of breastfeeding, and the overall hospital stay. Methods: The research is based on a qualitative analysis of semi-structured interviews with ten nurses working in neonatal units at two hospitals in the South Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic. Data were analysed using open coding and the categorisation of recurring themes. Results: The findings indicate that newborns delivered via caesaren section generally require more nursing support, as mothers are often...

Studying under pressure: knowledge, coping strategies, and burnout among general nursing students

Tereza Šourková ^*, Lenka Horáková, Petra Pažoutová, Pavla Šafránková

JNSS 2025, 16(3-4):87-94 | DOI: 10.32725/jnss.2025.013  

Objective: This study aimed to determine whether students in the General Nursing program know burnout syndrome's risk factors and symptoms. It aimed to identify their preventive methods, coping strategies, and how frequently they apply them. The study also sought to assess how many students are at risk of, or already affected by, the individual dimensions of burnout, namely emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and a reduced sense of personal accomplishment or performance. Methods: The research sample consisted of 104 second and third-year full-time General Nursing program students from various Czech Republic universities. Data were collected through...

Digitalisation and social exclusion: impacts on the practice of social workers

David Urban

JNSS 2025, 16(3-4):95-104 | DOI: 10.32725/jnss.2025.009  

The article addresses digital exclusion as a specific form of social exclusion, which is gaining importance in digitalising public services. Its theoretical foundations define digital exclusion as a lack of access to information and communication technologies or the absence of necessary digital skills, with special attention paid to vulnerable groups - seniors, people with disabilities, and people living in socially excluded localities. This qualitative survey, conducted in the form of semi-structured interviews with ten social workers, aims to capture specific experiences with the impacts of digitalisation on the practice and clientele of social services....

Eating disorders as a form of control and silent protest

Klaudie Němečková, Alena Hricová

JNSS 2025, 16(3-4):105-111 | DOI: 10.32725/jnss.2025.012  

This qualitative study focuses on the subjective experiences of adolescents with eating disorders (ED) and their significance in the context of life. The aim was to understand how young people perceive their disorder, how they live with it, and what function it fulfils in their lives; whether as a way of survival, control over chaos, silent protest against the environment, or expression of inner pain. The research group consisted of twelve adolescents aged 14-18 who were struggling with various forms of ED. The data were obtained through in-depth interviews and analysed using grounded theory. The analysis identified six main categories: the need for...

Impact of childhood neglect on violent victimization in early adolescence

Marsida Tafilica ^*, Kilda Gusha

JNSS 2025, 16(3-4):112-120 | DOI: 10.32725/jnss.2025.017  

Purpose: The relationship between childhood neglect and subsequent violent victimization was examined using a large, nationally representative sample. Methods: Data from the National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent Health were used to examine childhood neglect and adolescent violent victimization at Wave 2. The data used for the present study included adolescents ranging from Grades 7 to 12. The logistic regression model tested the effect of childhood neglect on violent victimization in early adolescence, controlling for demographic factors, depression, self-esteem, and physical disability Results: After adjusting for socio-demographic factors and...

Risk of burnout syndrome in members of multidisciplinary rehabilitation teams: validation of the Czech version of the Copenhagen Burnout Inventory

Klára Novotná, Lucie Friedová, Renata Větrovská, Barbora Staňková, Yvona Angerová

JNSS 2025, 16(3-4):121-129 | DOI: 10.32725/jnss.2025.015  

Background: Burnout syndrome is a psychological condition arising from factors such as prolonged stress, emotional strain, and excessive workload. It is most common in helping professions such as physicians, nurses, teachers, and social workers, who work in intensive contact with people. Objective: To determine the validity and reliability of the Czech version of the Copenhagen Burnout Inventory (CBI) and to provide a culturally adapted version for use among Czech healthcare workers. Methods: A convenience sample of 51 healthcare workers from multidisciplinary rehabilitation teams was recruited (12 nurses, 7 physicians, 13 physiotherapists, 4 occupational...

Tobacco - Price - Health - Interdependencies (basic facts, situation framework, and perspectives)

Petr Petr, Karolína Soukupová, Hana Kalová, Brigita Janečková

JNSS 2025, 16(3-4):130-133 | DOI: 10.32725/jnss.2025.016