부산대학교 도서관

Keywords: children/adolescence; chronic illness; mental health; quantitative/qualitative Abstract Purpose The Covid-19 pandemic contributed to adverse adolescent mental health outcomes globally. Adolescents with chronic conditions have four times the odds of self-harm than peers. Little evidence exists to guide pediatric nurses on how to engage this vulnerable population with mental health support as the pandemic continues. In adults with chronic conditions, positive health assets (health access literacy, health self-efficacy, and emotional well-being) are directly related to improved patient engagement. The objective of this study was to gain a deeper understanding of engagement with mental health supports in adolescents with chronic conditions to inform practice. Design and Methods Using mixed methods, we surveyed and interviewed adolescents with chronic conditions aged 10-20 years. Random sampling was applied to avoid bias. Valid and reliable scales were used to measure health access literacy, health self-efficacy, and emotional well-being. Textual data were collected using a semistructured interview guide. Integrated data analysis was conducted using structural equation models and interpretive phenomenology. Results One hundred fifty-four participants provided numerical data and 17 participants provided textual data (mean age 15.5 years; 56% female, 5.8% agender; 56% White; 16.9% Black or African American, 4.5% Asian; 51.9% Hispanic or Latinx; 23.4% LGBTQ+). The structural model was an acceptable fit for the data (comparative fit index [CFI]=0.97, Tucker-Lewis index [TLI]=0.95). Participants reported higher levels of health access literacy (M=3.88, SD=0.848) than health self-efficacy (M=2.98, SD=0.646), and engagement (M=1.78, SD=1.71). Health access literacy predicted emotional well-being ([beta]=.33, p Practice Implications Regardless of health access literacy and health self-efficacy, adolescents with chronic conditions may not engage until crisis levels. Pediatric nurses can aim to engage with this vulnerable population proactively. Article Note: [Correction added on 27 February 2023, after first online publication: Jennifer Northridge's first name has been corrected in this version.] Byline: Suzanne E. Courtwright, Jacqueline Jones, Amy Barton, Kerry Peterson, Karen Eigen, Jessica Feuerstein, Anil Pawa, Akhil Pawa, Jennifer Northridge, Harpreet Pall