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Adzrago D, Williams DR, Williams F. Multiple chronic diseases and psychological distress among adults in the United States: the intersectionality of chronic diseases, race/ethnicity, immigration, sex, and insurance coverage. Soc Psychiatry Psychiatr Epidemiol 2024:10.1007/s00127-024-02730-1. [PMID: 39017703 DOI: 10.1007/s00127-024-02730-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/16/2023] [Accepted: 07/05/2024] [Indexed: 07/18/2024]
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PURPOSE Psychological distress significantly contributes to the burdens of morbidity and mortality in the United States (U.S.), but our understanding is limited with regards to the risk factors associated with psychological distress. We used nationally representative data to examine (1) the comorbidities of chronic diseases and their risks for psychological distress and (2) the ways in which chronic diseases combine with demographic factors such as sex, race/ethnicity, immigration status, and health insurance coverage to affect the patterning of psychological distress. METHODS We analyzed the 2005-2018 National Health Survey Interview cross-sectional data on U.S. adults aged ≥ 18 years (n = 351,457). We fitted sequential multivariable logistic regression models. RESULTS There was a dose-response relationship between the number of chronic diseases and psychological distress, with increased number of chronic diseases associated with increased psychological distress risk. Females (vs. males) and those without health insurance (vs. insured) were more likely to experience psychological distress. Immigrants (vs. non-immigrants) and racial/ethnic minorities (vs. White individuals) were less likely to experience psychological distress. There were significant interactions between chronic diseases and insurance coverage, immigration status, and race/ethnicity, but the three-way interactions were not statistically significant with psychological distress: chronic disease status vs. immigration status vs. health insurance coverage, and chronic disease vs. race/ethnicity vs. immigration status. CONCLUSION The findings suggest a critical need to consider the complex ways in which chronic diseases and psychosocial factors combine to affect psychological distress and their implications for tailoring mental health screening, initiatives to reduce distress, and prevention strategies for effectively addressing health-related disparities in the general population.
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- David Adzrago
- Division of Intramural Research, National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, USA.
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- Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences, Department of African and African American Studies, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA, USA
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- Division of Intramural Research, National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, USA.
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Park Y, Cho S, Lee YS, Roh S. Depression Literacy and Depressive Symptoms: The Mediating Role of Self-Rated Mental Health Among Korean Americans. JOURNAL OF EVIDENCE-BASED SOCIAL WORK (2019) 2024; 21:561-575. [PMID: 38721748 DOI: 10.1080/26408066.2024.2349529] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/12/2024]
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OBJECTIVE Depression literacy (DL) is increasingly recognized as an important predictor of mental health outcomes, but there remains a noticeable lack of scientific inquiry focusing on Korean Americans in this area. In addition, women are known to be more susceptible to depression, potentially affecting their DL and depressive symptoms differently than men. This study aimed to explore two primary objectives: (1) the potential role of self-rated mental health (SRMH) in mediating the association between DL and depressive symptoms in this population, and (2) whether gender differences exist in the presence and magnitudes of these mediation effects. METHOD Data were drawn from a survey with 693 Korean Americans aged 18 and older residing in New York and New Jersey. The PROCESS macro was used to test the mediation effect of self-rated mental health on the relationship between depression literacy and depressive symptoms in men and women. RESULTS Self-rated mental health was found to mediate the relation between depression literacy and depressive symptoms in women but not in men. CONCLUSIONS Providing evidence-informed, culturally tailored and gender specific depression literacy education and programs for the KA communities may be an important strategy to reduce depressive symptoms in this group.
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- Yeddi Park
- School of Education and Human Development, Fairfield University, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA
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- Department of Human Services, New York City College of Technology/CUNY, Brooklyn, New York, USA
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- College of Health & Social Sciences, School of Social Work, San Francisco State University, San Francisco, California, USA
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- Department of Social Work, University of South Dakota-Sioux Falls, Sioux Falls, South Dakota, USA
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Cheung ESL. The Association between Residential Environment and Self-Rated Mental Health among Older Canadians: The Moderating Effects of Education and Gender. Can J Aging 2024:1-10. [PMID: 38778472 DOI: 10.1017/s0714980824000230] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/25/2024] Open
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This study examined the associations between residential environment and self-rated mental health (SRMH) among Canadians aged 65 or older (n = 16,304) and whether education and gender moderated the associations. Data came from the 2018 Canadian Housing Survey. Hierarchical multiple regressions were conducted to test the associations. Analyses revealed that increased dwelling size was associated with better SRMH among older women with high school education. Older adults with higher satisfaction with their dwelling design were more likely to report better SRMH, except for women with some college education. Feeling safer in the community was uniquely associated with better SRMH for men with high school education and women with a university degree. Results confirmed significant associations between specific home and residential environment features and SRMH for each gender-by-education group. Environmental programs designed to improve SRMH for older adult populations should consider within- and between-group diversity.
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- Ethan Siu Leung Cheung
- Department of Family and Consumer Studies, The University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, USA
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Lin S(L. Healthy Immigrant Effect or Under-Detection? Examining Undiagnosed and Unrecognized Late-Life Depression for Racialized Immigrants and Nonimmigrants in Canada. J Gerontol B Psychol Sci Soc Sci 2024; 79:gbad104. [PMID: 37498769 PMCID: PMC11036341 DOI: 10.1093/geronb/gbad104] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2022] [Indexed: 07/29/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVES Immigrants to Canada tend to have a lower incidence of diagnosed depression than nonimmigrants. One theory suggests that this "healthy immigrant effect (HIE)" is due to positive selection. Another school of thought argues that the medical underuse of immigrants may be the underlying reason. This unclear "immigrant paradox" is further confounded by the intersecting race-migration nexus. METHODS This population-based study analyzed data of participants (n = 28,951, age ≥45) from the Canadian Community Health Survey (2015-2018). Multivariable logistic regression was employed to examine associations between race-migration nexus and mental health outcomes, including depressive symptoms (Patient Health Questionnaire [PHQ-9] score ≥10). RESULTS Compared to Canadian-born (CB) Whites, immigrants, regardless of race, were less likely to receive a mood/anxiety disorder diagnosis (M/A-Dx) by health providers in their lifetime. Racialized immigrants were mentally disadvantaged with increased odds of undiagnosed depression (Adjusted odds ratio [AOR] = 1.76, 99% Confidence interval [CI]:1.30-2.37), whereas White immigrants were mentally healthier with decreased odds of PHQ depression (AOR=0.75, 99%CI: 0.58, 0.96) and poor self-rated mental health (AOR=0.56, 99% CI=0.33, 0.95). Among the subpopulation without a previous M/A-Dx (N = 25,203), racialized immigrants had increased odds of PHQ depression (AOR = 1.45, 99% CI: 1.15-1.82) and unrecognized depression (AOR = 1.47, 99% CI: 1.08-2.00) than CB Whites. Other risk factors for undiagnosed depression include the lack of regular care providers, emergency room as the usual source of care, and being home renters. DISCUSSION Despite Canadian universal health coverage, the burden of undiagnosed depression disproportionately affects racialized (but not White) immigrants in mid to late life. Contingent on race-migration nexus, the HIE in mental health may be mainly driven by the healthier profile of White immigrants and partly attributable to the under-detection (by health professionals) and under-recognition of mental health conditions among racialized immigrants. A paradigm shift is needed to estimate late-life depression for medically underserved populations.
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- Shen (Lamson) Lin
- Department of Social and Behavioural Sciences, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, China
- Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Fung HW, Lam SKK, Chien WT, Ling HWH, Wu ZY, Ross CA, Chau AKC. Reliability and Mental Health Correlates of a Single-Item Measure of Self-Rated Mental Health (SRMH) in the Chinese Context. Healthcare (Basel) 2024; 12:122. [PMID: 38201026 PMCID: PMC10778785 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare12010122] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/06/2023] [Revised: 12/13/2023] [Accepted: 01/03/2024] [Indexed: 01/12/2024] Open
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The use of single-item measures of self-rated mental health (SRMH) has been increasingly valued in epidemiologic research. However, little is known about the reliability and mental health correlates of SRMH in Chinese populations. This study examined the reliability and mental health correlates of SRMH in three Chinese samples. We analyzed data collected from two convenience samples of Chinese adults from Hong Kong and/or Taiwan (Sample 1: N = 205; Sample 2: N = 377), and a random sample of Taiwan psychiatric inpatients (Sample 3: N = 100). Our results showed that the single-item measure of SRMH had moderate to good test-retest reliability (intraclass correlation [ICC] = 0.75) in Sample 1 and acceptable reliability between the self-report and interviewer-administered versions (ICC = 0.58) in Sample 3. It had a high positive correlation with self-esteem and a moderately high negative correlation with depression. It also had a consistently negative correlation with borderline personality disorder symptoms and post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms. The SRMH score was also associated with psychiatric service usage. These findings contribute to the body of knowledge regarding the use of a single-item measure of SRMH to assess overall self-perceived mental health in Chinese communities.
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- Hong Wang Fung
- Department of Social Work, Hong Kong Baptist University, Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- The Nethersole School of Nursing, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China; (S.K.K.L.); (W.T.C.)
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- The Nethersole School of Nursing, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China; (S.K.K.L.); (W.T.C.)
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- The Department of Social Work and Social Administration, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China;
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- Yuli Hospital Ministry of Health and Welfare, Hualien 981, Taiwan;
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- The Colin A. Ross Institute for Psychological Trauma, Richardson, TX 75080, USA;
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- Department of Psychology, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China;
- Institute of Health Equity, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China
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Li CC, Matthews AK, Yen PS, Chen YF, Dong X. Intimate partner violence and Its Relationship with Psychological Distress Among Older Asian Americans: Results from the California Health Interview Survey. Asian J Psychiatr 2021; 63:102798. [PMID: 34352510 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajp.2021.102798] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/27/2021] [Revised: 06/26/2021] [Accepted: 07/22/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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OBJECTIVE This study aimed to examine the influence of intimate partner violence on psychological distress among a diverse sample of older Asian Americans living in California. METHODS Participants in the 2007-2009 California Health and Interview Survey (CHIS) aged fifty years and older and self-reported as Asian Americans were included in the study. The primary independent variable was the history of any intimate partner violence (physical or sexual violence) since 18 years of age. The Kessler Psychological Distress Six-item Scale was used to measure the study dependent variable. A composite score (0-24) was created for psychological distress during the past 30 days as well as for the one month in the past 12 months when they were at their worst emotionally. Other covariates, including acculturation and demographic factors, were measured. Hierarchical multivariate linear regressions were conducted to examine the influence of intimate partner violence on psychological distress after adjusting for covariates. RESULTS In the study, about 8% of older Asian Americans reported ever experiencing intimate partner violence. After controlling for level of acculturation and demographic factors, a history of intimate partner violence was significantly associated with higher levels of psychological distress for the past month (beta = 2.07, SE = 0.74, p < 0.05) and for the worst month in the past year (beta = 1.99, SE = 0.68, p < 0.05). CONCLUSION Intimate partner violence is a significant risk factor for distress among older Asian Americans. Culturally targeted violence prevention efforts and treatment approaches for individuals impacted by violence are needed in this highly underserved segment of older Americans.
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- Chien-Ching Li
- Rush University, Department of Health Systems Management, Chicago, IL, United States.
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- University of Illinois at Chicago, Department of Population Health Nursing Science, Chicago, IL, United States
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- University of Illinois at Chicago, Division of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Chicago, IL, United States
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- University of Illinois at Chicago, Center for Clinical Translational Science, Chicago, IL, United States
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- Institute for Health, Health Care Policy and Aging Research, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ, United States
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Moss JL, Roy S, Clebak KT, Radico J, Sell J, Scartozzi C, Zhou S, Chi G, Oser T. Area- and Individual-Level Correlates of Self-Rated Health: Implications for Geographic Health Disparities. J Prim Care Community Health 2021; 12:21501327211039715. [PMID: 34412529 PMCID: PMC8381451 DOI: 10.1177/21501327211039715] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Self-rated health (SRH) is a common measure of overall health. However, little is known about multilevel correlates of physical and mental SRH. METHODS Patients attending primary care clinics completed a survey before their appointment, which we linked to community data from American Community Survey and other sources (n = 455). We conducted multilevel logistic regression to assess correlates of excellent/very good versus good/fair/poor physical and mental SRH. RESULTS 43.9% of participants had excellent/very good physical SRH, and 55.2% had excellent/very good mental SRH. Physical SRH was associated with age (odds ratio[OR] = 0.82 per 10 years; 95% confidence interval[CI] = 0.72-0.93) and community correlates, including retail establishment density (OR = 0.94, 95% CI = 0.90-0.99) and percent of students eligible for free/reduced lunch (OR = 1.60, 95% CI = 1.08-2.38) (all P < .05). Mental SRH was not associated with any characteristics. CONCLUSIONS Practitioners in public health, social work, and medicine could use zip codes to intervene in patients and communities to improve physical SRH.
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- Penn State College of Medicine, Hershey, PA, USA
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- Penn State College of Medicine, Hershey, PA, USA
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- The Pennsylvania State University, State College, PA, USA
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- The Pennsylvania State University, State College, PA, USA
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- University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, CO, USA
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Jang Y, Chiriboga DA, Park NS, Yoon H, Cho YJ, Hong S, Nam S, Rhee MK, Bernstein KS, Kim MT. The role of self-rated mental health in seeking professional mental health services among older Korean immigrants. Aging Ment Health 2021; 25:1332-1337. [PMID: 32349527 PMCID: PMC7606462 DOI: 10.1080/13607863.2020.1758908] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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OBJECTIVES The gap between mental health needs and service use in racial/ethnic minorities continues to be a major public health concern. Focusing on older Korean immigrants, the present study examined linkages among mental distress, self-rated mental health (SRMH), and the use of professional mental health services. We hypothesized that SRMH would play a mediating role in the relationship between mental distress and the use of professional mental health services. METHOD Using data from the Study of Older Korean Americans (SOKA; N = 2,150, Mean age = 73.4), the direct and indirect effect models were tested. RESULTS Nearly 30% of the sample fell within the category of experiencing mental distress, but only a small proportion (5.7%) had used professional mental health services. Supporting our hypothesis, the pathway from mental distress to the use of professional mental health services was influenced by an individual's subjective perception of mental health status: the indirect effect of mental distress on service use through SRMH (.04 [.01]) was significant (bias-corrected 95% confidence interval for the indirect effect = .02, .06). CONCLUSION The findings of this study not only contribute to our understanding of help-seeking processes in a group at high mental health risk but also suggest avenues to promote their use of mental health services.
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- Yuri Jang
- Edward R. Roybal Institute on Aging, Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, USA,Corresponding Author: Yuri Jang, Ph.D., Edward R. Roybal Institute on Aging, Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work, University of Southern California, 669 West 34th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90089; Telephone number: 213-821-6441;
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- Department of Child and Family Studies, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL, USA
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- School of Social Work, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL, USA
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- School of Social Work, Texas State University, San Marcos, TX, USA
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- Edward R. Roybal Institute on Aging, Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Myron B. Thompson School of Social Work, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa, Hawai‘i, USA
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- Department of Public Health, School of Nursing, Azusa Pacific University, Azusa, CA, USA
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- Leonard Davis School of Gerontology, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Hunter-Bellevue School of Nursing, City University of New York, New York, NY, USA
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- School of Nursing, University of Texas at Austin, TX, USA
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Chen TY, Saito Y. Longitudinal effects of nocturnal insomnia symptom subtypes and nonrestorative sleep on the incidence of depression among community-dwelling older adults: results from the Health and Retirement Study. Sleep Med 2021; 79:155-163. [PMID: 33540204 DOI: 10.1016/j.sleep.2021.01.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/24/2020] [Revised: 11/05/2020] [Accepted: 01/03/2021] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The relationships between different insomnia symptom subtypes and the onset of depression among older adults are inconsistent. It may be that each subtype has a distinct temporal effect on depression not easily captured by the different follow-up intervals used in past studies. We systemically investigated the temporal effects by examining the links between subtypes and the onset of depression at different follow-up intervals among community-dwelling older adults. METHODS We used the 2006 wave of the Health and Retirement Study as baseline (n = 9151). The outcome was the onset of depression at 2-year (2008 wave), 4-year (2010 wave), and 6-year (2012 wave) follow-ups. The independent variables were difficulty with falling asleep (initial insomnia), waking up during the night (middle insomnia), waking up too early and being unable to fall asleep again (late insomnia), and nonrestorative sleep at baseline. Factors known to be related to depression among older adults were included as covariates. RESULTS Our findings showed that each insomnia symptom subtype had distinct temporal effects on the onset of depression. It appeared that the effects of initial insomnia may take longer to emerge than indicated in previous studies. Middle insomnia and late insomnia had weak relationships with depression. Nonrestorative sleep predicted the onset of depression at every follow-up period. CONCLUSIONS We found that documenting the temporal effects of insomnia symptom subtypes helps both to classify individuals' insomnia symptoms and predict the onset of depression. We recommend taking temporal effects of insomnia symptom subtypes into account in future investigations and clinical practice.
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- Tuo-Yu Chen
- Master Program in Global Health and Development, College of Public Health, Taipei Medical University, No. 250, Wuxing Street, Xinyi District, Taipei, 110, Taiwan.
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- College of Economics and Population Research Institute, Nihon University, 2-chōme-1 Misakichō, Chiyoda City, Tokyo, 101-0061, Japan
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Okunna N. A Comparison of Mental and Behavioral Health Risks Factors Associated With Current Dual Use of Electronic Cigarette and Conventional Tobacco Cigarettes With Exclusive Tobacco Cigarette Use and Nonuse Among Adults in the United States. Am J Addict 2020; 30:138-146. [PMID: 33270948 DOI: 10.1111/ajad.13110] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2019] [Revised: 07/31/2020] [Accepted: 08/16/2020] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES While health risks associated with tobacco cigarette use are well-known, additional risks of dual use are poorly understood. This study compared mental and behavioral health risk factors associated with the current dual use of e-cigarettes and conventional tobacco cigarettes with current exclusive users of tobacco cigarettes and nonusers of either e-cigarettes or tobacco cigarettes. METHODS Data from the 2016 National Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) were analyzed (N = 277,034). Current dual use was defined as the current use of tobacco cigarettes and the use of e-cigarettes, everyday or some days. Multivariate logistic regression analysis was used to assess associations between dual use and mental and behavioral health risks compared with exclusive tobacco cigarette users and nonusers. RESULTS Compared with nonusers, current dual use was associated with increased odds of having more than 14 days of self-reported poor physical health (adjusted odd ratio [AOR], 1.9; P < .01), more than 14 days of self-reported poor mental health (AOR, 1.8; P < .01), a diagnosis of depression (AOR, 2.2; P < .001); using smokeless tobacco products (AOR, 1.6; P < .05), alcohol use (AOR, 1.6; P < .01), and marijuana use (AOR, 8.3; P < .001) than current exclusive users of tobacco cigarettes. CONCLUSIONS AND SCIENTIFIC SIGNIFICANCE The concurrent use of e-cigarettes and tobacco cigarettes is associated with increased odds of having behavioral and mental health problems. These findings may be indicative of increased health risks associated with dual use, compared with the exclusive use of tobacco cigarettes, and have important implications for public health interventions and policies aimed at mitigating health risk behaviors. (Am J Addict 2020;00:00-00).
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- Nene Okunna
- Department of Health Studies, Saint Joseph's University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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Brown MJ, Cohen SA, DeShazo JP. Psychopathology and HIV diagnosis among older adults in the United States: disparities by age, sex, and race/ethnicity. Aging Ment Health 2020; 24:1746-1753. [PMID: 31274001 PMCID: PMC6942639 DOI: 10.1080/13607863.2019.1636201] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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In 2016, 17% of new HIV infections in the US were among adults aged 50 and older. Differences by age, sex, and race/ethnicity exist among older people living with HIV. Co-morbid mental health and substance use disorders (SUD) are also major challenges for this population. This study examined the association between generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), SUD, depression, and HIV diagnosis among adults aged 50 and older, and the disparities by age, sex, and race/ethnicity. Data were obtained from Cerner Corporation's Health Facts® database. Multivariable logistic regression models were used to determine the associations between GAD, PTSD, SUD, and depression, and HIV diagnosis. Results were also stratified by age group, sex, and race/ethnicity. Overall, there were positive associations between SUD, depression, GAD, PTSD and HIV; and differences by age, sex and race/ethnicity existed in these associations. For example, after adjusting for age, race/ethnicity and marital status, men who were diagnosed with GAD were 10 times more likely (adjusted OR: 10.3; 95% CI: 8.75 - 12.1) to have an HIV diagnosis compared to men who were not diagnosed with GAD. Women who were diagnosed with GAD were five times more likely (adjusted OR: 5.01; 95% CI: 3.81 - 6.58) to have an HIV diagnosis compared to women who were not diagnosed with GAD. HIV prevention and intervention programs for older adults should address GAD, PTSD, SUD and depression and consider the age, sex and racial/ethnic disparities in the association between psychopathology and HIV.
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- Monique J. Brown
- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Arnold School of Public Health, University of South Carolina, Columbia, South Carolina,South Carolina SmartState Center for Healthcare Quality, Arnold School of Public Health, University of South Carolina, Columbia, South Carolina
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- Department of Health Administration, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA
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Kim G, Wang SY, Park S, Yun SW. Mental Health of Asian American Older Adults: Contemporary Issues and Future Directions. Innov Aging 2020; 4:igaa037. [PMID: 33274302 PMCID: PMC7691797 DOI: 10.1093/geroni/igaa037] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2020] [Accepted: 08/12/2020] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Given the increased attention to older Asian Americans due to their increasing numbers in the United States, this article aims to provide a collective appraisal of older Asian American mental health issues by reviewing trends in older Asian American mental health research over the past 2 decades. This review article provides an overview of the current state of mental health and care research on older Asian Americans and vital factors associated with older Asian American mental health and care. We also identify gaps in current research on Asian American mental health issues and propose 5 potential areas for future research into which gerontologists need to put more effort during the next decade. Ways to reduce disparities in mental health and improve the quality of mental health of older Asian Americans are also discussed.
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- Giyeon Kim
- Department of Psychology, Chung-Ang
University, Seoul, South
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- Department of Psychology, Misericordia
University, Dallas, Pennsylvania
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- Department of Psychology, The University of
Alabama, Tuscaloosa
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- Department of Psychology, University of
Colorado, Colorado Springs
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Taylor RJ, Chatters LM. Psychiatric Disorders Among Older Black Americans: Within- and Between-Group Differences. Innov Aging 2020; 4:igaa007. [PMID: 32313842 PMCID: PMC7156931 DOI: 10.1093/geroni/igaa007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/22/2019] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Psychiatric disorders impose significant personal, social, and financial costs for individuals, families, and the nation. Despite a large amount of research and several journals focused on psychiatric conditions, there is a paucity of research on psychiatric disorders among Black Americans (i.e., African Americans and Black Caribbeans), particularly older Black Americans. The present literature review examines research on psychiatric disorders among older Black Americans and provides a broad overview of research findings that are based on nationally representative studies. Collectively, this research finds: (1) older African Americans have lower rates of psychiatric disorders than younger African Americans; (2) family support is not protective of psychiatric disorders, whereas negative interaction with family members is a risk factor; (3) everyday discrimination is a risk factor for psychiatric disorders; (4) both older African Americans and African American across the adult age range have lower prevalence rates of psychiatric disorders than non-Latino whites; (5) Black Caribbean men have particularly high rates of depression, posttraumatic stress disorder, and suicide attempts; and (6) a significant proportion of African American older adults with mental health disorders do not receive professional help. This literature review also discusses the “Race Paradox” in mental health, the Environmental Affordances Model, and the importance of investigating ethnicity differences among Black Americans. Future research directions address issues that are directly relevant to the Black American population and include the following: (1) understanding the impact of mass incarceration on the psychiatric disorders of prisoners’ family members, (2) assessing the impact of immigration from African countries for ethnic diversity within the Black American population, (3) examining the impact of racial identity and racial socialization as potential protective factors for psychiatric morbidities, and (4) assessing racial diversity in life-course events and their impact on mental health.
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- Robert Joseph Taylor
- School of Social Work, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor.,Institute for Social Research, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
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- School of Social Work, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor.,Institute for Social Research, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor.,Department of Health Behavior & Health Education, School of Public Health, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
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Kim G, Allen RS, Wang SY, Park S, Perkins EA, Parmelee P. The Relation Between Multiple Informal Caregiving Roles and Subjective Physical and Mental Health Status Among Older Adults: Do Racial/Ethnic Differences Exist? THE GERONTOLOGIST 2020; 59:499-508. [PMID: 29373738 DOI: 10.1093/geront/gnx196] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2017] [Accepted: 11/14/2017] [Indexed: 01/21/2023] Open
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PURPOSE OF THE STUDY The present study examined whether race/ethnicity moderated the relation between type of caregiving role (none, one, or multiple care recipients) and subjective physical and mental health among older adults. DESIGN AND METHODS The sample was drawn from the 2009 California Health Interview Survey. Racially/ethnically diverse adults aged 55 and older (n = 24,241) were categorized into 3 groups by caregiving roles: noncaregivers (n = 18,626; referent), caregivers with a single caregiving role (n = 4,023), and caregivers with multiple caregiving roles (n = 1,772). A 2-way analysis of covariance was conducted to test main and interaction effects. RESULTS After adjustment for covariates, noncaregivers reported significantly worse self-rated health and lower psychological distress than caregivers with any type of role. The interaction between race/ethnicity and caregiving roles was significant only for self-rated health (p < .05). Blacks with multiple caregiving roles had poorer self-rated health than those with a single caregiving role and better self-rated health than noncaregivers, whereas other racial/ethnic groups with multiple caregiving roles had better self-rated health compared to both noncaregivers and those with a single caregiving role. Our sensitivity analysis showed that controlling caregiving-related variables present only among caregivers eliminated the differences in self-rated health between the two types of caregivers. IMPLICATIONS Findings suggest that caregivers report better self-rated health than noncaregivers and that the relation of multiple caregiving roles with self-rated health differs by race/ethnicity, with blacks differing from other racial/ethnic groups. This implies that caregivers experience gain, or are selected into the role of caregiving by virtue of having good health.
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- Giyeon Kim
- Department of Psychology, Chung-Ang University, Seoul, South Korea
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- Alabama Research Institute on Aging, The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa.,Department of Psychology, The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa
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- Department of Psychology, The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa
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- Department of Psychology, The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa
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- Alabama Research Institute on Aging, The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa.,Department of Psychology, The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa
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Breslau J, Wong EC, Burnam MA, McBain RK, Cefalu M, Beckman R, Collins R. Distress, Impairment, and Racial/Ethnic Differences in Perceived Need for Mental Health Treatment in a Nationally Representative Sample. Psychiatry 2020; 83:149-160. [PMID: 32808907 PMCID: PMC7439285 DOI: 10.1080/00332747.2020.1762394] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To advance our understanding of racial/ethnic differences in help seeking for mental health conditions, this article tests whether differences in serious psychological distress or functional impairment account for racial/ethnic differences in perceived need for treatment. METHOD Data from the 2009-2014 National Survey of Drug Use and Health, a survey of a nationally representative sample of the U.S. population, were analyzed. Logistic regression models were used to test whether differences in psychological distress, assessed with the Kessler-6, or functional impairment, assessed with the WHO Disability Assessment Scale, account for racial/ethnic differences in perceived need for mental health treatment. RESULTS Perceived need, psychological distress, and functional impairment all vary significantly across racial/ethnic groups; psychological distress is highest among Hispanics interviewed in English and lowest among Hispanics interviewed in Spanish, while functional impairment is highest among Non-Hispanic Whites and lowest among Hispanics interviewed in Spanish. Associations with perceived need vary across racial/ethnic groups for distress (X2 (5) = 22.14, p = .001), but not for impairment (X2 (5) = 8.73, p = .121). Associations between distress and perceived need are significantly weaker among Hispanics interviewed in Spanish than among Non-Hispanic Whites (OR = 1.13 vs. 1.08, p = .001). Differences across racial/ethnic groups in perceived need are sustained after adjustment for distress and impairment. CONCLUSIONS Differences in perceived need across racial/ethnic groups are not attributable to differences in distress and impairment. Heterogeneity in the relationships of psychological distress and functional impairment with perceived need for mental health treatment is related to language, a strong indicator of country of birth.
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- Joshua Breslau
- RAND Corporation, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA,Corresponding Author: RAND Corporation, 4570 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213 412- 683-2300 x4420
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Assari S, Javanbakht A, Saqib M, Helmi H, Bazargan M, Smith JA. Neuroticism polygenic risk score predicts 20-year burden of depressive symptoms for Whites but not Blacks. JOURNAL OF MEDICAL RESEARCH AND INNOVATION 2019; 4:e000183. [PMID: 32133428 PMCID: PMC7055662 DOI: 10.32892/jmri.183] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/24/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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BACKGROUND Black-White differences are reported in social, psychological, behavioral, medical, and biological correlates of depression. This study was conducted to compare Black and White older adults for the association between neuroticism polygenic risk score (N-PRS) and chronicity of depressive symptoms over 20 years. METHODS Data came from the Health and Retirement Study (HRS), 1990 - 2012, a nationally representative sample of Americans above age 50. Current analysis followed 9,249 individuals (7,924 Whites and 1,325 Blacks) for up to 22 years. Depressive symptoms were measured every two years between 1992 and 2012 using the 8-item Center for Epidemiological Studies-Depression Scale (CES-D-8). The independent variable was N-PRS. The dependent variable was average depressive symptoms between 1992 and 2012. Linear regression was used for data analysis. RESULTS In the pooled sample, higher N-PRS was associated with higher average depressive symptoms over the 20-year follow up period [b=0.01, 95%CI=0.00 to 0.04], net of all covariates. We also found an interaction between race and N-PRS [b=-0.02, 95%CI=-0.03 to 0.00], suggesting a stronger effect of N-PRS on 20-year average depressive symptoms for Whites than Blacks. Based on our race-specific linear regression models, higher N-PRS was associated with higher depressive symptoms from 1992 to 2012 for Whites [b=0.01, 95%CI=0.01 to 0.02] but not Blacks [b=0.00, 95%CI=-0.02 to 0.02]. CONCLUSION Black and White older adults may differ in the salience of the existing N-PRS for depressive symptoms, which better reflects the burden of depression for Whites than Blacks. This may be because the existing PRSs are derived from mostly or exclusively White samples, limiting their applicability in other race groups. Racial variation in psychosocial, clinical, and biological correlates of depression needs further research.
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- Shervin Assari
- Department of Family Medicine, Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neuroscience, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI, USA
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- Department of Health Behavior and Health Education, School of Public health, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI, USA
- School of Medicine, University of Chicago, IL, USA
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- Department of Family Medicine, Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science, Los Angeles, CA, USA
- Department of Family Medicine, University of California Los Angeles (UCLA), Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Department of Epidemiology, School of Public health, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
- Survey Research Center, Institute for Social Research, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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Assari S, Lankarani MM, Piette JD, Aikens JE. Self-Rated Health and Glycemic Control in Type 2 Diabetes: Race by Gender Differences. J Racial Ethn Health Disparities 2018; 5:721-727. [PMID: 28779480 PMCID: PMC6378221 DOI: 10.1007/s40615-017-0416-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/02/2017] [Revised: 07/17/2017] [Accepted: 07/20/2017] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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BACKGROUND Although some studies have shown a link between self-rated health (SRH) and glycemic control in type 2 diabetes (DM), other studies have failed to support this association. The purpose of this study was to determine whether these equivocal findings can be explained by specific interactions between gender, race, and SRH, as suggested by the intersectionality literature. METHODS This cross-sectional study included 287 patients with DM (85 Black men, 78 Black women, 64 White men, and 60 White women). After adjusting for demographic and medical factors, we regressed HbA1c on SRH with and without interactions between gender, race, and SRH. We conducted additional subgroup analyses to further characterize gender by race group differences. RESULTS Although there was no main effect of SRH upon HbA1c (b = .16, 95% CI: .08-.39), we found a significant interaction between gender and SRH on HbA1c (b = -.50, 95% CI: -.97 to -.03). In race by gender-stratified models, SRH (b = .53, 95% CI: .00-1.07) was associated with HbA1c in Black men. SRH was not associated with HbA1c in White men, White women, or Black women. CONCLUSION Combined race and gender differences may exist in the link between SRH and glycemic control in DM. Specifically, Black men with DM may be more attuned to the relationship between their overall health and their glycemic control.
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- Shervin Assari
- Department of Psychiatry, University of Michigan, 4250 Plymouth Road, SPC 5763, Ann Arbor, MI, 48109-2700, USA.
- Center for Research on Ethnicity, Culture and Health, School of Public Health, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA.
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- Department of Psychiatry, University of Michigan, 4250 Plymouth Road, SPC 5763, Ann Arbor, MI, 48109-2700, USA
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- VA Center for Clinical Management Research, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
- Department of Health Behavior and Health Education, School of Public Health, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
- Department of Internal Medicine, Michigan Medicine, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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- Department of Family Medicine, Michigan Medicine, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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Assari S. Ethnic Groups Differ in How Poor Self-Rated Mental Health Reflects Psychiatric Disorders. J Racial Ethn Health Disparities 2018; 5:728-736. [PMID: 28913713 PMCID: PMC6378222 DOI: 10.1007/s40615-017-0417-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2016] [Revised: 07/23/2017] [Accepted: 07/25/2017] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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AIM This study aimed to explore cross-ethnic variation in the pattern of the associations between psychiatric disorders and self-rated mental health (SRMH) in the USA. METHODS This cross-sectional study used data from the Collaborative Psychiatric Epidemiology Surveys (CPES), 2001-2003, a national household probability sample. The study enrolled 18,237 individuals who were either Non-Hispanic White (n = 7587), African American (n = 4746), Mexican (n = 1442), Cuban (n = 577), Puerto Rican (n = 495), Other Hispanic (n = 1106), Vietnamese (n = 520), Filipino (n = 508), Chinese (n = 600) or Other Asian (n = 656). SRMH was the outcome. Independent variables were psychiatric disorders including major depressive disorder [MDD], general anxiety disorder [GAD], social phobia, alcohol abuse, binge eating disorders, panic disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder [PTSD], measured by the Composite International Diagnostic Interview (CIDI). Demographic (age and gender) and socioeconomic (education and income) factors were covariates. RESULTS The only psychiatric disorder which was universally associated with SRMH across all ethnic groups was MDD. More psychiatric disorders were associated with poor SRMH in Non-Hispanic Whites than any other ethnic groups. Among African Americans, demographic and socioeconomic factors could fully explain the associations between psychiatric disorders and SRMH. Among Mexican and Other Hispanics, demographic and socioeconomic factors could only explain the association between some but not all psychiatric disorders and SRMH. In all other ethnic groups, demographic and socioeconomic factors did not explain the link between psychiatric disorders and SRMH. CONCLUSION Although SRMH is a useful tool for estimation of mental health needs of populations, poor SRMH may not have universal meanings across ethnically diverse populations. Ethnic groups differ in how their poor SRMH reflects psychiatric conditions and the role of demographic and socioeconomic factors in explaining such links. These ethnic differences may be a source of measurement bias in cross-ethnic health comparisons.
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- Shervin Assari
- Department of Psychiatry, School of Medicine, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA.
- Center for Research on Ethnicity, Culture and Health, School of Public Health, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA.
- Health Behavior and Health Education, School of Public Health, University of Michigan, 1415 Washington Heights, Ann Arbor, MI, 48109-2029, USA.
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ABSTRACTA community-based program is increasingly recognized as promoting health and active social participation in one's life, yet information is lacking about the use and impact of such programs among immigrant visible minority seniors. This mixed-method research evaluated the impact of a cultural community program for Korean immigrant seniors by examining participants' health-related quality of life (HR-QOL) benefits and overall well-being. In this study, 79 participants completed the SF-36v2 questionnaire twice to assess the impact of Canada Enoch Senior's College (CESC) program on their HR-QOL and well-being. Statistically significant improvement in physical and mental health domains was observed: bodily pain and role limitations due to emotional problems. Qualitative data from participants' interviews supported the survey findings with positive contributions in health and social arenas of seniors' lives. These results suggest that the CESC program contributes to quality of life and well-being of Korean senior participants and supports similar community-based cultural programs.
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Chiu M, Amartey A, Wang X, Kurdyak P. Ethnic Differences in Mental Health Status and Service Utilization: A Population-Based Study in Ontario, Canada. CANADIAN JOURNAL OF PSYCHIATRY. REVUE CANADIENNE DE PSYCHIATRIE 2018; 63. [PMID: 29514512 PMCID: PMC6099776 DOI: 10.1177/0706743717741061] [Citation(s) in RCA: 59] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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BACKGROUND The purpose of this study was to compare the prevalence of self-reported mental health factors, mental health service use, and unmet needs across the 4 largest ethnic groups in Ontario, Canada: white, South Asian, Chinese, and black groups. METHODS The study population was derived from the Canadian Community Health Survey, using a cross-sectional sample of 254,951 white, South Asian, Chinese, and black residents living in Ontario, Canada, between 2001 and 2014. Age- and sex-standardized prevalence estimates for mental health factors, mental health service use, and unmet needs were calculated for each of the 4 ethnic groups overall and by sociodemographic characteristics. RESULTS We found that self-reported physician-diagnosed mood and anxiety disorders and mental health service use were generally lower among South Asian, Chinese, and black respondents compared to white respondents. Chinese individuals reported the weakest sense of belonging to their local community and the poorest self-rated mental health and were nearly as likely to report suicidal thoughts in the past year as white respondents. Among those self-reporting fair or poor mental health, less than half sought help from a mental health professional, ranging from only 19.8% in the Chinese group to 50.8% in the white group. CONCLUSIONS The prevalence of mental health factors and mental health service use varied widely across ethnic groups. Efforts are needed to better understand and address cultural and system-level barriers surrounding high unmet needs and to identify ethnically tailored and culturally appropriate clinical supports and practices to ensure equitable and timely mental health care.
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- Maria Chiu
- 1 Mental Health and Addictions Program, Institute for Clinical Evaluative Sciences, Toronto, Ontario.,2 Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario
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- 3 Institute for Clinical Evaluative Sciences, Toronto, Ontario
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- 3 Institute for Clinical Evaluative Sciences, Toronto, Ontario
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- 1 Mental Health and Addictions Program, Institute for Clinical Evaluative Sciences, Toronto, Ontario.,2 Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario.,4 Health Outcomes and Performance Evaluation (HOPE), CAMH, Toronto, Ontario
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McAlpine DD, McCreedy E, Alang S. The Meaning and Predictive Value of Self-rated Mental Health among Persons with a Mental Health Problem. JOURNAL OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL BEHAVIOR 2018; 59:200-214. [PMID: 29406825 DOI: 10.1177/0022146518755485] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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Self-rated health is a valid measure of health that predicts quality of life, morbidity, and mortality. Its predictive value reflects a conceptualization of health that goes beyond a traditional medical model. However, less is known about self-rated mental health (SRMH). Using data from the Medical Expenditure Panel Survey ( N = 2,547), we examine how rating your mental health as good-despite meeting criteria for a mental health problem-predicts outcomes. We found that 62% of people with a mental health problem rated their mental health positively. Persons who rated their mental health as good (compared to poor) had 30% lower odds of having a mental health problem at follow-up. Even without treatment, persons with a mental health problem did better if they perceived their mental health positively. SRMH might comprise information beyond the experience of symptoms. Understanding the unobserved information individuals incorporate into SRMH will help us improve screening and treatment interventions.
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Assari S, DeFreitas MR. Ethnic Variations in Psychosocial and Health Correlates of Eating Disorders. Healthcare (Basel) 2018; 6:E38. [PMID: 29693592 PMCID: PMC6023317 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare6020038] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2018] [Revised: 04/23/2018] [Accepted: 04/24/2018] [Indexed: 01/18/2023] Open
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The aim of this study is to explore ethnic variations in psychosocial and health correlates of eating disorders in the United States, Specifically, we compared associations between gender, socioeconomic status (SES), body mass index (BMI), physical and mental self-rated health (SRH), and major depressive disorder (MDD) with eating disorders (EDs) across 10 different ethnic groups in the United States. Data was obtained from the Collaborative Psychiatric Epidemiology Surveys (CPES), a national household probability sample collected in 2001⁻2003. Data for this study included a sample of 17,729 individuals with the following ethnic profile: 520 Vietnamese, 508 Filipino, 600 Chinese, 656 Other Asian, 577 Cuban, 495 Puerto Rican, 1442 Mexican, 1106 Other Hispanic, 4746 African American, and 7587 Non-Latino Whites. Gender, SES (education and income), BMI, SRH, MDD, and presence of EDs were measured across different ethnic groups. Logistic regression analysis was conducted for each ethnic group with lifetime EDs as the main outcome. Ethnic group varied in psychosocial and health correlates of EDs. In most ethnic groups, gender and SES were not associated with EDs. In almost all ethnic groups, EDs were associated with MDD and BMI. EDs were found to be associated with SRH in half of the ethnic groups studied. The associations between gender, SES, BMI, SRH, MDD, and EDs vary across different ethnic groups. These differences must be considered in further studies and in clinical practice in order to improve our approach towards diagnosis and treatment of EDs.
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- Shervin Assari
- Department of Psychiatry, School of Medicine, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2029, USA.
- Center for Research on Ethnicity, Culture and Health, School of Public Health, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2029, USA.
- Health Behavior and Health Education, School of Public Health, University of Michigan, 1415 Washington Heights, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2029, USA.
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- Medical School, University of Michigan Health System, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2029, USA.
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Social Determinants of Physical Self-Rated Health among Asian Americans; Comparison of Six Ethnic Groups. SOCIETIES 2018. [DOI: 10.3390/soc8020024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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BACKGROUND Although the role of self-rated health (SRH) on all-cause mortality is known, we still do not know whether SRH predicts death due to specific causes (e.g., kidney disease). The current study aimed to compare Blacks and Whites on the association between SRH and mortality due to kidney diseases. A nationally representative sample of adults in the United States was used to provide generalizable results to the United States population. MATERIALS AND METHODS The Americans' Changing Lives study is a nationally representative cohort, conducted from 1986-2011. The study followed 3361 Blacks (n = 1156) and Whites (n = 2205) for up to 25 years. The outcome was time to death due to kidney diseases, derived from death certificates and the National Death Index. Cox proportional hazards models were used to test whether race and baseline SRH interact on mortality due to kidney diseases. RESULTS In the pooled sample, poor SRH (odds ratio [OR] = 2.29, 95% confidence interval [CI] = 1.24-4.24) was associated with an increased risk of death due to kidney diseases over the follow-up period. Baseline SRH also showed a significant interaction with race on the outcome (OR = 0.49, 95% CI = 0.25-0.96), suggesting a stronger effect of SRH on deaths due to kidney diseases for Whites compared to Blacks. In race-specific models, poor SRH at baseline increased risk of death due to kidney diseases among Whites (OR = 2.23, 95% CI = 1.14-4.34) but not Blacks (OR = 1.14, 95% CI = 0.54-2.41). CONCLUSIONS Blacks and Whites differ regarding the predictive role of baseline SRH on death due to kidney diseases over time. Factors such as SRH better predict risk of mortality for Whites than for Blacks.
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- Shervin Assari
- From the Department of Psychiatry, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
- Center for Research on Ethnicity, Culture and Health, School of Public Health, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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Na PJ, Kim KB, Lee-Tauler SY, Han HR, Kim MT, Lee HB. Predictors of suicidal ideation in Korean American older adults: analysis of the Memory and Aging Study of Koreans (MASK). Int J Geriatr Psychiatry 2017; 32:1272-1279. [PMID: 27779333 PMCID: PMC5993045 DOI: 10.1002/gps.4608] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/03/2016] [Revised: 09/17/2016] [Accepted: 09/20/2016] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Our aim is to investigate the prevalence and predictors of suicidal ideation among Korean American older adults and assess the self-rated mental health of Korean American older adults with suicidal ideation with or without depressive syndrome. METHODS The Memory and Aging Study of Koreans is a cross-sectional, epidemiologic study of a community-representative sample of Korean American older adults (N = 1116) residing in the Baltimore-Washington area. Participants were interviewed using the Korean version of the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9K). In addition, demographic information, self-rated mental health, and self-rated physical health status were obtained. RESULTS In this study, 14.7% of Korean American older adults reported suicidal ideation. Predictors of suicidal ideation included living alone, major or minor depressive syndrome (diagnosed by the PHQ-9K), shorter duration of residency in the USA, and poorer self-rated mental health status. Of those who reported suicidal ideation, 64% did not have minor or major depressive syndrome. However, their self-rated mental health was as poor as that of those with major or minor depressive syndrome but without suicidal ideation. CONCLUSION Suicidal ideation without depressive syndromes was common among Korean American older adults. For this group of elders with poor self-rated mental health, future studies should look to improving early detection of suicide risks and developing feasible suicide prevention interventions. Copyright © 2016 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
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- Peter J. Na
- Department of Psychiatry, School of Medicine, Yale University, New Haven, CT, USA,T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Harvard University, Boston, MA, USA
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- Korean Resource Center, Ellicott City, MD, USA
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- Bloomberg School of Public Health, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- School of Nursing, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- School of Nursing, University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, School of Medicine, Yale University, New Haven, CT, USA
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Assari S. Psychiatric Disorders Differently Correlate with Physical Self-Rated Health across Ethnic Groups. J Pers Med 2017; 7:E6. [PMID: 29137173 PMCID: PMC5748622 DOI: 10.3390/jpm7040006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/03/2017] [Revised: 07/17/2017] [Accepted: 07/20/2017] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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In this study, we compared 10 ethnic groups for associations between psychiatric disorders and physical self-rated health (SRH) in the United States. Data came from the Collaborative Psychiatric Epidemiology Surveys (CPES), 2001-2003. The study included 7587 non-Latino White, 4746 African American, 1442 Mexican, 1106 other Hispanic, 656 other Asian, 600 Chinese, 577 Cuban, 520 Vietnamese, 508 Filipino, and 495 Puerto Rican individuals. The Composite International Diagnostic Interview (CIDI) was used to measure psychiatric disorders, including major depressive disorder (MDD), general anxiety disorder (GAD), social phobia, panic disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), alcohol abuse, and binge eating disorders. A single-item measure was used to estimate physical SRH. Demographic (age and gender) and socioeconomic (education and income) factors were also measured. Unadjusted and adjusted correlations between psychiatric disorders and physical SRH were calculated. Major ethnic variations were found in the correlation between psychiatric disorders and physical SRH; as well as the role of demographic and socioeconomic status (SES) factors in explaining these associations. non-Hispanic Whites, Cubans, and African Americans showed more correlations between psychiatric disorders and physical SRH than other ethnic groups. In non-Hispanic Whites, the associations between psychiatric disorders and physical SRH were explained by demographic factors. In African Americans, the link between psychiatric disorders and poor physical SRH were explained by SES indicators. In conclusion, although single-item physical SRH measures are traditionally assumed to reflect the physical health needs of populations, they may also indicate psychiatric disorders in some ethnic groups, such as non-Hispanic Whites, Cubans, and African Americans. Demographic and socioeconomic factors also have differential roles in explaining the link between psychiatric disorders and physical SRH. Physical SRH does not exclusively reflect physical health, and it may be more biased by mental health across some ethnic groups.
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- Shervin Assari
- Department of Psychiatry, School of Medicine, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, USA.
- Center for Research on Ethnicity, Culture and Health, School of Public Health, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, USA.
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Neuroticism Predicts Subsequent Risk of Major Depression for Whites but Not Blacks. Behav Sci (Basel) 2017; 7:bs7040064. [PMID: 28934128 PMCID: PMC5746673 DOI: 10.3390/bs7040064] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/11/2017] [Revised: 09/01/2017] [Accepted: 09/04/2017] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Cultural and ethnic differences in psychosocial and medical correlates of negative affect are well documented. This study aimed to compare blacks and whites for the predictive role of baseline neuroticism (N) on subsequent risk of major depressive episodes (MDD) 25 years later. Data came from the Americans’ Changing Lives (ACL) Study, 1986–2011. We used data on 1219 individuals (847 whites and 372 blacks) who had data on baseline N in 1986 and future MDD in 2011. The main predictor of interest was baseline N, measured using three items in 1986. The main outcome was 12 months MDD measured using the Composite International Diagnostic Interview (CIDI) at 2011. Covariates included baseline demographics (age and gender), socioeconomics (education and income), depressive symptoms [Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale (CES-D)], stress, health behaviors (smoking and driking), and physical health [chronic medical conditions, obesity, and self-rated health (SRH)] measured in 1986. Logistic regressions were used to test the predictive role of baseline N on subsequent risk of MDD 25 years later, net of covariates. The models were estimated in the pooled sample, as well as blacks and whites. In the pooled sample, baseline N predicted subsequent risk of MDD 25 years later (OR = 2.23, 95%CI = 1.14–4.34), net of covariates. We also found a marginally significant interaction between race and baseline N on subsequent risk of MDD (OR = 0.37, 95% CI = 0.12–1.12), suggesting a stronger effect for whites compared to blacks. In race-specific models, among whites (OR = 2.55; 95% CI = 1.22–5.32) but not blacks (OR = 0.90; 95% CI = 0.24–3.39), baseline N predicted subsequent risk of MDD. Black-white differences in socioeconomics and physical health could not explain the racial differences in the link between N and MDD. Blacks and whites differ in the salience of baseline N as a psychological determinant of MDD risk over a long period of time. This finding supports the cultural moderation hypothesis and is in line with other previously reported black–white differences in social, psychological, and medical correlates of negative affect and depression.
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Magwene EM, Quiñones AR, Marshall GL, Makaroun LK, Thielke S. Older adults rate their mental health better than their general health. J Public Health Res 2017; 6:967. [PMID: 29071258 PMCID: PMC5641665 DOI: 10.4081/jphr.2017.967] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/12/2017] [Accepted: 08/11/2017] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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Background. Self-rated health (SRH) shows strong associations with measures of health and well-being. Increasingly, studies have used self-rated mental health (SRMH) as a predictor of various outcomes, independently or together with SRH. Research has not firmly established if and how these two constructs differ. We sought to characterize the relationship between SRH and SRMH, and to determine how this relationship differed across subgroups defined by sociodemographic and health-related characteristics. Design and methods. We analyzed data from the 2012 CAHPS Medicare Advantage Survey. SRH and SRMH ratings were crosstabulated to determine the distribution of responses across response categories. The expected joint probability distribution was computed and compared to the observed distribution. A constructed variable indicated whether SRMH was better, the same, or worse than SRH. We analyzed the distribution of this variable across various subgroups defined by sociodemographic and health-related factors. Results. A total of 114,905 Medicare Advantage beneficiaries responded to both the SRH and SRMH questions. Both in general and within all subgroups, SRMH was usually rated as better than SRH, and rarely as worse. Conclusions. Within a large group of Medicare recipients, the overwhelming trend was for recipients to rate their mental health as at least as good as their overall health, regardless of any sociodemographic and health-related factors. This finding of a shifted distribution encourages caution in the analytic use of selfrated mental health, particularly the use of both SRH and SRMH for adjustment. Additional research is needed to help clarify the complex relationship between these variables. Significance for public health Self-rated health (SRH) has become established as a general measure of health status, but less is known about self-rated mental health (SRMH). Recent epidemiological studies have included self-rated mental health (SRMH) without scrutinizing its properties and in particular its relationship with SRH. In a large dataset of Medicare recipients, we found that self-rated mental health was consistently rated better than self-rated health, across all patient groups. None of the sociodemographic or health factors we examined accounted for this discrepancy. Self-rated mental health seemed to be more resistant to the effects of medical illnesses and functional impairments than was self-rated health. This points to a likely difference in how people formulate and differentiate between their mental and general health, with mental health being seen as more separate from other health factors. These findings encourage caution in the use of SRMH in analytic models, especially if included simultaneously with SRH.
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- Elena M Magwene
- Mental Health Service, VA Puget Sound Health Care System, Seattle, WA
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- University of Washington, Seattle, WA.,VA Health Services Research and Development, VA Puget Sound Healthcare System, Seattle, WA
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- University of Washington, Seattle, WA.,Geriatric Research, Education, and Clinical Center, VA Puget Sound Health Care System, Seattle, WA, USA
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Assari S, Lankarani MM. Demographic and Socioeconomic Determinants of Physical and Mental Self-rated Health Across 10 Ethnic Groups in the United States. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF EPIDEMIOLOGIC RESEARCH 2017; 3:185-193. [PMID: 31435528 DOI: 10.15171/ijer.2017.02] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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Background and aims The aim of this study was to explore ethnic differences in demographic and socioeconomic determinants of poor physical and mental self-rated health (SRH) in the United States. Methods We used data from the Collaborative Psychiatric Epidemiology Surveys (CPES) 2001-2003, which included a national household probability sample of 18237 individuals including 520 Vietnamese, 508 Filipino, 600 Chinese, 656 other Asian, 577 Cuban, 495 Puerto Rican, 1442 Mexican, 1106 other Hispanic, 4746 African American, and 7587 non-Latino Whites. Demographic factors (age and gender), socioeconomic factors (education and income), body mass index (BMI), and physical and mental SRH were measured. Pearson correlation was used to explore correlates of physical and mental SRH across ethnic groups. Results While age was positively associated with poor physical SRH, ethnic groups differed in the effect of age on mental SRH. Age was positively associated with mental SRH among Vietnamese, Filipino, Chinese, Cuban, Puerto Rican, and African American individuals, but this was not so for other Asians, Mexicans, other Hispanics, and non-Hispanic Whites. Chinese and Cubans were the only groups where female gender was associated with poor physical and mental SRH. With other Asians being an exception, education and income were protective against poor physical and mental SRH in all ethnic groups. Ethnic groups also differed in how their mental and physical SRH reflect BMI. Conclusion Demographic and socioeconomic determinants of physical and mental SRH vary across ethnic groups. Poor physical and mental SRH are differently shaped by social determinants across ethnic groups. These ethnic differences may cause bias in health measurement in ethnically diverse populations.
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- Shervin Assari
- Department of Psychiatry, School of Public Health, University of Michigan, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, School of Medicine, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA. Center for Research on Ethnicity, Culture and Health, School of Public Health, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
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Breslau J, Cefalu M, Wong EC, Burnam MA, Hunter GP, Florez KR, Collins RL. Racial/ethnic differences in perception of need for mental health treatment in a US national sample. Soc Psychiatry Psychiatr Epidemiol 2017; 52:929-937. [PMID: 28550518 PMCID: PMC5534379 DOI: 10.1007/s00127-017-1400-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 53] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/20/2017] [Accepted: 05/18/2017] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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PURPOSE To resolve contradictory evidence regarding racial/ethnic differences in perceived need for mental health treatment in the USA using a large and diverse epidemiologic sample. METHODS Samples from 6 years of a repeated cross-sectional survey of the US civilian non-institutionalized population were combined (N = 232,723). Perceived need was compared across three non-Hispanic groups (whites, blacks and Asian-Americans) and two Hispanic groups (English interviewees and Spanish interviewees). Logistic regression models were used to test for variation across groups in the relationship between severity of mental illness and perceived need for treatment. RESULTS Adjusting statistically for demographic and socioeconomic characteristics and for severity of mental illness, perceived need was less common in all racial/ethnic minority groups compared to whites. The prevalence difference (relative to whites) was smallest among Hispanics interviewed in English, -5.8% (95% CI -6.5, -5.2%), and largest among Hispanics interviewed in Spanish, -11.2% (95% CI -12.4, -10.0%). Perceived need was significantly less common among all minority racial/ethnic groups at each level of severity. In particular, among those with serious mental illness, the largest prevalence differences (relative to whites) were among Asian-Americans, -23.3% (95% CI -34.9, -11.7%) and Hispanics interviewed in Spanish, 32.6% (95% CI -48.0, -17.2%). CONCLUSIONS This study resolves the contradiction in empirical evidence regarding the existence of racial/ethnic differences in perception of need for mental health treatment; differences exist across the range of severity of mental illness and among those with no mental illness. These differences should be taken into account in an effort to reduce mental health-care disparities.
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- Joshua Breslau
- RAND Corporation, 4570 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213, USA.
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- RAND Corporation, 1776 Main Street, Santa Monica, California, USA
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- RAND Corporation, 1776 Main Street, Santa Monica, California, USA
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- RAND Corporation, 1776 Main Street, Santa Monica, California, USA
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- RAND Corporation, 4570 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213, USA
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- City University of New York School of Public Health, New York, USA
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Assari S, Caldwell CH. Mental Health Service Utilization among Black Youth; Psychosocial Determinants in a National Sample. CHILDREN-BASEL 2017; 4:children4050040. [PMID: 28513567 PMCID: PMC5447998 DOI: 10.3390/children4050040] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/13/2017] [Revised: 03/17/2017] [Accepted: 04/25/2017] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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Racial disparity in mental health service utilization (MHSU) persists, and youths are not an exception to the underutilization of services. Very limited research has been conducted on the determinants of MHSU among Black youth. Using a national sample of American Black youth, the current study investigated the association between demographic factors, socioeconomic status, psychiatric disorders, and self-rated health (SRH) on MHSU. We also tested the heterogeneity of the effects of SRH and psychiatric disorders based on ethnicity, gender, and their intersection. We used data from the National Survey of American Life-Adolescents supplement (NSAL-A), 2003–2004. The study enrolled 1170 Black youth between 13 and 17 years old including 810 African Americans and 360 Caribbean Blacks. Age, gender, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, SRH, 12-month psychiatric disorders (Composite International Diagnostic Interview modified version), and MHSU (last year) were measured. Logistic regressions were used for data analysis. Ethnicity (odds ratio (OR) = 0.33, 95% confidence interval (CI) = 0.17–0.65), subjective socioeconomic status (OR = 1.43, 95% CI = 1.09–1.88), SRH (OR = 2.45, 95% CI = 1.00–6.37), and psychiatric disorders (OR = 2.17, 95% CI = 1.05–4.48) were associated with MHSU. Age, gender, and objective socioeconomic status were not associated with MHSU. Gender and ethnicity did not interact with SRH and psychiatric disorders on MHSU. Actual and perceived need both universally influence Black youths’ likelihood of MHSU, regardless of their ethnicity and gender. Ethnicity and perceived socioeconomic status also play unique roles in MHSU. Future research is needed to understand pathways to MHSU for Black youth who both have and perceive mental health needs. There is also a need to find ways to promote MHSU for those with a need for mental health services.
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- Shervin Assari
- Department of Psychiatry, School of Medicine, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2029, USA.
- Center for Research on Ethnicity, Culture and Health, School of Public Health, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2029, USA.
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- Center for Research on Ethnicity, Culture and Health, School of Public Health, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2029, USA.
- Department of Health Behavior and Health Education, School of Public Health, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2029, USA.
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Moran GS, Westman K, Weissberg E, Melamed S. Perceived assistance in pursuing personal goals and personal recovery among mental health consumers across housing services. Psychiatry Res 2017; 249:94-101. [PMID: 28088068 DOI: 10.1016/j.psychres.2017.01.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/29/2016] [Revised: 10/30/2016] [Accepted: 01/03/2017] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Personal goals/plans play a central role in personal recovery and psychiatric rehabilitation of persons with mental illnesses. Yet, few studies have explored whether perceiving practitioners' assistance towards the pursuit of goals are associated with personal recovery and other favorable rehabilitation outcomes. A total of 2121 mental health consumers, of which 1222 use supported-housing services and 899 use group-home services, completed self-report questionnaires as part of a larger quality-assurance study conducted during the years 2013-2014. Eighty percent of participants living in supported-housing and 72% living in group-homes reported having personal goals/plans for the forthcoming year. Furthermore, their type of goals was different. Irrespective of the type of goal or housing service, participants who reported having goals/plans (compared with those who did not) showed higher levels of personal recovery and more favorable psychosocial outcomes. Regression analyses showed that perceiving professional staff members (but not para-professionals) as assisting in pursuing goals/plans was positively associated with personal recovery. This study empirically validates the value of having personal goals and professionals' assistance in pursuing goals/plans in regards to personal recovery. We propose that recovery-oriented services should seek to enhance goal setting and goal-pursuit, and to train practitioners in these areas.
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- Galia S Moran
- The Spitzer Department of Social Work Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Beer Sheva, Israel.
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- The Quality Assurance Project, Yozma - Derech Halev Organization, Kfar Saba, Israel
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- The Quality Assurance Project, Yozma - Derech Halev Organization, Kfar Saba, Israel
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- Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel-Aviv University, Israel
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Shin J, Park EC, Lee SG, Choi Y, Kim JH, Kim TH. The cross-interaction between global and age-comparative self-rated health on depressive symptoms-considering both the individual and combined effects. BMC Psychiatry 2016; 16:433. [PMID: 27919247 PMCID: PMC5139095 DOI: 10.1186/s12888-016-1098-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/08/2016] [Accepted: 10/30/2016] [Indexed: 01/26/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Numerous studies suggesting the relation between self-rated health (SRH) and depression have been reported using different measures. Therefore, we attempted to determine the difference in a depressive scale based on the different ways of measuring health between global SRH (SRH-global) and age-comparative SRH (SRH-age). Then, the combined effect of SRH-global and SRH-age on depressive symptoms was further investigated. METHODS Data from the Korean Longitudinal Study of Ageing (KLoSA) from 2008 to 2012 were analyzed. We divided the SRH-global and SRH-age into three levels-high, middle, and low-and combined each into nine new categories (SRH-combi). The Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale-10 Korean edition was used as the dependent variable. RESULTS A total of 8621 participant were enrolled at baseline. Individuals with lower SRHs-age compared to SRH-global tended to be more vulnerable to depressive symptoms. Low SRH-global with low (b = 0.654, p < 0.001) and middle SRH-age (b = 0.210, p = 0.003) showed association with higher CESD scores. Participants with high SRH-global × low SRH-age also had higher scores (b = 0.536, p < 0.001) compared to the "middle SRH-global × middle SRH-age" reference group. In contrast, among the middle (b = -0.696, p < 0.001) and high SRH-global (b = -0.545, p < 0.001) groups, participants with superior SRH-age had statistically lower CESD scores than the reference group. CONCLUSIONS Although a sole general SRH has historically been widely used, it has been suggested that use of both general and age-comparative SRH would be more powerful and easy when we consider analyzing depression in old age.
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- Jaeyong Shin
- Department of Preventive Medicine, Yonsei University, College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea ,Institute of Health Services Research, Yonsei University, College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Preventive Medicine, Yonsei University, College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea ,Institute of Health Services Research, Yonsei University, College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Hospital Administration, Graduate School of Public Health, Yonsei University, 50 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, 210-752 South Korea
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- Department of Public Health, Graduate School, Yonsei University, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Public Health, Graduate School, Yonsei University, Seoul, South Korea ,Department of Preventive Medicine and Public Health, Ajou University School of Medicine, Suwon, South Korea ,Institute on Aging, Ajou University Medical Center, Suwon, South Korea
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- Department of Hospital Administration, Graduate School of Public Health, Yonsei University, 50 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, 210-752, South Korea.
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Santos-Lozada AR. Self-rated mental health and race/ethnicity in the United States: support for the epidemiological paradox. PeerJ 2016; 4:e2508. [PMID: 27688982 PMCID: PMC5036069 DOI: 10.7717/peerj.2508] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2016] [Accepted: 08/26/2016] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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This paper evaluates racial/ethnic differences in self-rated mental health for adults in the United States, while controlling for demographic and socioeconomic characteristics as well as length of stay in the country. Using data from the 2010 National Health Interview Survey Cancer Control Supplement (NHIS-CCS), binomial logistic regression models are fit to estimate the association between race/ethnicity and poor/fair self-reported mental health among US Adults. The size of the analytical sample was 22,844 persons. Overall prevalence of poor/fair self-rated mental health was 7.72%, with lower prevalence among Hispanics (6.93%). Non-Hispanic blacks had the highest prevalence (10.38%). After controls for socioeconomic characteristics are incorporated in the models, Hispanics were found to have a lower probability of reporting poor/fair self-rated mental health in comparison to non-Hispanic whites (OR = 0.70; 95% CI [0.55–0.90]). No difference was found for other minority groups when compared to the reference group in the final model. Contrary to global self-rated health, Hispanics were found to have a lower probability of reporting poor/fair self-rated mental health in comparison to non-Hispanic whites. No difference was found for non-Hispanic blacks when they were compared to non-Hispanic whites. Self-rated mental health is therefore one case of a self-rating of health in which evidence supporting the epidemiological paradox is found among adults in the United States.
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- Alexis R Santos-Lozada
- Department of Sociology and Criminology, Pennsylvania State University , State College , PA , United States
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Assari S. Gender differences in the predictive role of self-rated health on short-term risk of mortality among older adults. SAGE Open Med 2016; 4:2050312116666975. [PMID: 27651902 PMCID: PMC5019363 DOI: 10.1177/2050312116666975] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2016] [Accepted: 08/03/2016] [Indexed: 01/23/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVES Despite the well-established association between self-rated health and mortality, research findings have been inconsistent regarding how men and women differ on this link. Using a national sample in the United States, this study compared American male and female older adults for the predictive role of baseline self-rated health on the short-term risk of mortality. METHODS This longitudinal study followed 1500 older adults (573 men (38.2%) and 927 women (61.8%)) aged 66 years or older for 3 years from 2001 to 2004. The main predictor of interest was self-rated health, which was measured using a single item in 2001. The outcome was the risk of all-cause mortality during the 3-year follow-up period. Demographic factors (race and age), socio-economic factors (education and marital status), and health behaviors (smoking and drinking) were covariates. Gender was the focal moderator. We ran logistic regression models in the pooled sample and also stratified by gender, with self-rated health treated as either nominal variables, poor compared to other levels (i.e. fair, good, or excellent) or excellent compared to other levels (i.e. good, fair, or poor), or an ordinal variable. RESULTS In the pooled sample, baseline self-rated health predicted mortality risk, regardless of how the variable was treated. We found a significant interaction between gender and poor self-rated health, indicating a stronger effect of poor self-rated health on mortality risk for men compared to women. Gender did not interact with excellent self-rated health on mortality. CONCLUSION Perceived poor self-rated health better reflects risk of mortality over a short period of time for older men compared to older women. Clinicians may need to take poor self-rated health of older men very seriously. Future research should test whether the differential predictive validity of self-rated health based on gender is due to a different meaning of poor self-rated health for older men and women and whether poor self-rated health reflects different health statuses based on gender.
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- Shervin Assari
- Department of Psychiatry, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA; Center for Research on Ethnicity, Culture and Health, School of Public Health, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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Assari S, Moazen-Zadeh E. Ethnic Variation in the Cross-sectional Association between Domains of Depressive Symptoms and Clinical Depression. Front Psychiatry 2016; 7:53. [PMID: 27148084 PMCID: PMC4834296 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyt.2016.00053] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/24/2015] [Accepted: 03/24/2016] [Indexed: 01/23/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The degree by which depressive symptoms and clinical depression reflect each other may vary across populations. The present study compared Blacks and Whites for the magnitude of the cross-sectional associations between various domains of depressive symptoms and endorsement of clinical disorders of depression. METHODS Data came from the National Survey of American Life, 2001-2003. We included 3570 Black (African-Americans) and 891 Non-Hispanic Whites. Predictors were positive affect, negative affect, and interpersonal problems measured using the 12-item Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale (CES-D). Outcomes were lifetime major depressive disorder (MDD), lifetime major depressive episode (MDE), 12-month MDE, 30-day MDE, and 30-day major depressive disorder with hierarchy (MDDH) based on the Composite International Diagnostic Interview (CIDI). Logistic regression models were applied in the pooled sample as well as Blacks and Whites. RESULTS Regarding CES-D, Blacks had lower total scores, positive affect, negative affect, and interpersonal problems compared to Whites (p < 0.05 for all comparisons). Blacks also had lower odds of meeting criteria for lifetime MDD and MDE, 12-month MDE, and 30-day MDE and MDDH (p < 0.05 for all comparisons). For most depressive diagnoses, ethnicity showed a positive and significant interaction with the negative affect and interpersonal problems domains, suggesting stronger associations for Blacks compared to Whites. The CES-D total score and CES-D positive affect domain did not interact with ethnicity on CIDI-based depressive diagnoses. CONCLUSION Stronger associations between multiple domains of depressive symptoms and clinical depression may be due to higher severity of depression among Blacks, when they endorse the CIDI criteria for the disorder. This finding may explain some of previously observed ethnic differences in social, psychological, and medical correlates of depressive symptoms and clinical depression in the general population as well as clinical settings.
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- Shervin Assari
- Department of Psychiatry, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
- Center for Research on Ethnicity, Culture, and Health, School of Public Health, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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- Medicine and Health Promotion Institute, Tehran, Iran
- Mental Health Research Center, Tehran Psychiatric Institute, School of Behavioral Sciences and Mental Health, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Assari S, Moazen-Zadeh E, Lankarani MM, Micol-Foster V. Race, Depressive Symptoms, and All-Cause Mortality in the United States. Front Public Health 2016; 4:40. [PMID: 27014677 PMCID: PMC4794497 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2016.00040] [Citation(s) in RCA: 54] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2015] [Accepted: 02/29/2016] [Indexed: 01/04/2023] Open
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PURPOSE Despite the well-established association between baseline depressive symptoms and risk of all cause-mortality, limited information exists on racial differences in the residual effects of baseline depressive symptoms above and beyond socioeconomic status (SES) and physical health on this link. The current study compared Blacks and Whites for the residual effects of depressive symptoms over SES and health on risk of long-term all-cause mortality in the U.S. METHODS Data were obtained from the Americans' Changing Lives Study, a nationally representative longitudinal cohort of U.S. adults with up to 25 years of follow-up. The study followed 3,361 Blacks and Whites for all-cause mortality between 1986 and 2011. The main predictor of interest was baseline depressive symptoms measured at 1986 using an 11-item Center for Epidemiological Studies-Depression scale. Covariates included baseline demographics (age and gender), SES (education and income), and health [chronic medical conditions (CMCs), self-rated health (SRH), and body mass index (BMI)] measured at 1986. Race (Black versus White) was the focal moderator. We ran a series of Cox proportional hazard models in the pooled sample and also stratified by race. RESULTS In the pooled sample, higher depressive symptoms at baseline were associated with higher risk of all-cause mortality except when the CMC, SRH, and BMI were added to the model. In this later model, race interacted with baseline depressive symptoms, suggesting a larger effect of depressive symptoms on mortality among Whites compared to Blacks. Among Whites, depressive symptoms were associated with increased risk of mortality, after controlling for SES but not after controlling for health (CMC, SRH, and BMI). Among Blacks, depressive symptoms were not associated with mortality before health was introduced to the model. After controlling for health, baseline depressive symptoms showed an inverse association with all-cause mortality among Blacks. Although the effect of baseline depressive symptoms on mortality disappeared after controlling for health among Whites, SRH did not interfere (confound) with the effect of depressive symptoms on mortality among Blacks. CONCLUSION The effect of depressive symptoms on increased risk of all-cause mortality, which existed among Whites, could not be found for Blacks. In addition, race may modify the roles that SES and health play regarding the link between depressive symptoms and mortality over a long period of time.
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- Shervin Assari
- Department of Psychiatry, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA; Center for Research on Ethnicity, Culture and Health, School of Public Health, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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- Mental Health Research Center, Tehran Psychiatric Institute, School of Behavioral Sciences and Mental Health, Iran University of Medical Sciences , Tehran , Iran
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- Center for Research on Ethnicity, Culture and Health, School of Public Health, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA; Mental Health Research Center, Tehran Psychiatric Institute, School of Behavioral Sciences and Mental Health, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Moazen-Zadeh E, Assari S. Depressive Symptoms Predict Major Depressive Disorder after 15 Years among Whites but Not Blacks. Front Public Health 2016; 4:13. [PMID: 26925396 PMCID: PMC4756109 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2016.00013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2015] [Accepted: 01/24/2016] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Black-White differences are shown in psychosocial and medical correlates of depressive symptoms and major depressive disorder (MDD). The current longitudinal study compared Blacks and Whites for the association between baseline depressive symptoms and subsequent risk of MDD after 15 years. METHODS Data were obtained from the Americans' Changing Lives (ACL) Study that included 3,361 individuals (2,205 Whites and 1,156 Blacks) from 1986 to 2001. Baseline depressive symptoms measured using an 11-item Center for Epidemiological Studies-Depression (CES-D) in 1986 were predictors. The outcome of 12-month MDD was measured using the Composite International Diagnostic Interview (CIDI) in 2001. Covariates such as baseline socio-demographics (SES), financial difficulty, chronic medical conditions (CMC), and self-rated health (SRH) were measured in 1986. Logistic regression models were used to evaluate the association between baseline CES-D score and CIDI-based MDD after 15 years net of demographics, SES, CMC, and SRH. The models were applied in the pooled sample, as well as in Blacks and Whites. Data on reliability and factor structure of CES-D based on ethnicity were also reported. RESULTS In the pooled sample, we found an interaction between race and baseline depressive symptoms, suggesting a stronger effect of baseline depressive symptoms on the subsequent risk of MDD for Whites compared with that of Blacks. Such an interaction was significant net of socioeconomic and health status. Based on our ethnic-specific models, among Whites but not Blacks, baseline CES-D score was predictive of the subsequent risk of MDD after 15 years, net of SES and health at baseline. Black-White differences in the predictive role of CES-D scores on MDD could not be attributed to the ethnic differences in the reliability of the CES-D, which was even higher for Blacks compared with those of Whites. Loadings of the CES-D positive affect items were reverse among Blacks compared to Whites. CONCLUSION Black-White differences exist in the association between baseline depressive symptoms and subsequent risk of MDD >15 years. Ethnic differences in the longitudinal link between baseline CES-D and subsequent risk of MDD may explain some of the Black-White differences in social, psychological, and medical correlates of depressive symptoms and depression. Future research is still needed to compare Blacks and Whites for factor structure of the CES-D.
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- Ehsan Moazen-Zadeh
- Medicine and Health Promotion Institute, Tehran, Iran
- Mental Health Research Center, Tehran Psychiatric Institute, School of Behavioral Sciences and Mental Health, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Psychiatry, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
- Center for Research on Ethnicity, Culture and Health, School of Public Health, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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Assari S, Lankarani MM, Burgard S. Black-white difference in long-term predictive power of self-rated health on all-cause mortality in United States. Ann Epidemiol 2015; 26:106-114. [PMID: 26803458 DOI: 10.1016/j.annepidem.2015.11.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 93] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2015] [Revised: 11/23/2015] [Accepted: 11/28/2015] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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PURPOSE Despite the well-established association between self-rated health (SRH) and mortality, limited information exists on Black-White differences in this link. Using a nationally representative sample of adults in the United States, the present study had four aims: (1) to assess whether the association between baseline SRH and all-cause mortality over a long follow-up differs for blacks and whites, (2) to test whether any race difference in the SRH-mortality link depends on how the SRH variable is treated (e.g., nominal, dichotomous, continuous), (3) to test if the SRH-mortality link or any differences in the association by race are explained by differences in objective health measures (chronic medical conditions [CMC]), and (4) to assess whether these associations vary by gender. METHODS Data came from the Americans' Changing Lives Study, a nationally representative longitudinal cohort of U.S. adults 25 years and older with up to 25 years of follow-up. The study followed 3361 blacks or whites for all-cause mortality between 1986 and 2011. The predictor of interest was a single-item measure of SRH in 1986, treated as a nominal, dichotomous (fair/poor vs. excellent/very good/good), and continuous variable. Confounders included baseline age, education, income, depressive symptoms, and CMC. Race (black vs. white) was the focal effect modifier. We ran Cox proportional hazard models for the pooled sample and also stratified by race and gender, before and after adjusting for CMC. RESULTS Regardless of how SRH was treated and for both men and women, we found significant interactions between race and SRH, indicating a stronger predictive role of SRH for all-cause mortality among whites compared to blacks. Before adjustment for chronic medical conditions, lower SRH was associated with higher risk of mortality among blacks and whites, but after adjustment, the SRH-mortality association was no longer significant among blacks. CONCLUSIONS Baseline SRH continues to predict long-term mortality among white but not black Americans after adjustment for chronic medical conditions at baseline, and these patterns are similar for men and women. Future research should test whether the differential predictive validity of SRH across race groups arises because SRH reflects different aspects of health of black and white Americans.
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- Shervin Assari
- Department of Psychiatry, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor; Center for Research on Ethnicity, Culture and Health, School of Public Health, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor.
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- Department of Sociology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor; Department of Epidemiology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor; Population Studies Center, Institute for Social Research, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
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Ethnic Differences in Separate and Additive Effects of Anxiety and Depression on Self-rated Mental Health Among Blacks. J Racial Ethn Health Disparities 2015; 3:423-30. [PMID: 27294736 DOI: 10.1007/s40615-015-0154-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2014] [Revised: 07/30/2015] [Accepted: 08/06/2015] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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AIM The aim of this study was to explore ethnic differences in the separate and additive effects of anxiety and depression on self-rated mental health (SRMH) of Blacks in the USA. METHODS With a cross-sectional design, we used data from a national household probability sample of African Americans (n = 3570) and Caribbean Blacks (n = 1621) who participated in the National Survey of American Life, 2001-2003. Demographic factors, socio-economic factors, 12-month general anxiety disorder (GAD) and major depressive disorder (MDD), and current SRMH were measured. In each ethnic group, three logistic regressions were used to assess the effects of GAD, MDD, and their combinations on SRMH. RESULTS Among African Americans, GAD and MDD had separate effects on SRMH. Among Caribbean Blacks, only MDD but not GAD had separate effect on SRMH. Among African Americans, when the combined effects of GAD and MDD were tested, GAD but not MDD was associated with SRMH. CONCLUSION The separate and additive effects of GAD and MDD on SRMH among Blacks depend on ethnicity. Although single-item SRMH measures are easy methods for the screening of mental health need, community-based programs that aim to meet the need for mental health services among Blacks in the USA should consider within-race ethnic differences in the applicability of such instruments.
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Jang Y, Yoon H, Chiriboga DA, Molinari V, Powers DA. Bridging the Gap Between Common Mental Disorders and Service Use: The Role of Self-Rated Mental Health Among African Americans. Am J Geriatr Psychiatry 2015; 23:658-65. [PMID: 24698444 DOI: 10.1016/j.jagp.2014.02.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2013] [Revised: 01/07/2014] [Accepted: 02/27/2014] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The unmet need for mental health care in racial/ethnic minorities has been a major public health concern. Using a sample of African Americans, this study questioned whether self-rated mental health (SRMH), an individual's subjective assessment of personal mental and emotional status, modifies the link between mental disorders and service use. DESIGN Cross-sectional analyses of the Milwaukee African American oversample of the Midlife Development in the United States (MIDUS II) study, 2005-2006. SETTING In-home personal interviews. PARTICIPANTS Self-identified African American/black participants aged 40 to 85 years (N = 460). MEASUREMENTS Participants were assessed if they met the diagnostic criteria for three common mental disorders (major depression, generalized anxiety disorder, and panic disorder) in the prior 12 months, using the Composite International Diagnostic Interview (CIDI). Response to a single-item SRMH was dichotomized (excellent/very good/good or fair/poor). Service use was indicated by the use of any services in the past year (mental health specialist, general doctor, and clergy). RESULTS Multivariate analyses identified a significant interaction between mental disorder and SRMH in predicting service use. The likelihood of service use increased substantially when individuals with a disorder reported their mental health to be fair/poor. CONCLUSIONS Reflecting its subjective nature, SRMH enhances our understanding of individual variations in self-recognition and help-seeking behaviors. Findings suggest that interventions that enhance an individual's self-awareness of mental health problems may help bridge the gap between mental health care needs and service use in African Americans.
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- Yuri Jang
- School of Social Work, The University of Texas at Austin, TX.
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- School of Social Work, The University of Texas at Austin, TX
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- Department of Child and Family Studies, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL
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- School of Aging Studies, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL
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- Department of Sociology, The University of Texas at Austin, TX
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Ibanez G, Blondel B, Prunet C, Kaminski M, Saurel-Cubizolles MJ. Prevalence and characteristics of women reporting poor mental health during pregnancy: Findings from the 2010 French National Perinatal Survey. Rev Epidemiol Sante Publique 2015; 63:85-95. [DOI: 10.1016/j.respe.2015.02.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/08/2014] [Revised: 12/01/2014] [Accepted: 02/06/2015] [Indexed: 10/23/2022] Open
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Yoon H, Jang Y. Self-rated mental health in socio-structural contexts: an examination with Korean American older adults. Aging Ment Health 2014; 18:777-83. [PMID: 24456222 DOI: 10.1080/13607863.2013.878685] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Following the socio-structural framework of health, the study examined the role of social/interpersonal and environmental/neighborhood factors in predicting self-rated mental health (SRMH) in Korean American older adults. METHOD Using the survey data from 420 older Korean Americans (mean age = 71.6, SD = 7.59), multivariate models of SRMH was estimated with sets of predictors: (1) background information (demographic characteristics and chronic conditions), (2) mental health symptom measures (depressive symptoms and anxiety), (3) social/interpersonal factors (social network and filial satisfaction), and (4) environmental/neighborhood factors (neighborhood safety and residential satisfaction). RESULTS Social/interpersonal and environmental/neighborhood factors were found to make a significant contribution to the predictive model even after controlling for background information and mental health symptom measures. Those with higher levels of filial satisfaction and more favorable perceptions of neighborhood safety were likely to have positive ratings of SRMH. CONCLUSION Findings supported the importance of considering socio-structural contexts in the assessment of SRMH and provided implications for mental health services for the target population.
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- Hyunwoo Yoon
- a School of Social Work , The University of Texas at Austin , Austin , TX , USA
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Ahmad F, Jhajj AK, Stewart DE, Burghardt M, Bierman AS. Single item measures of self-rated mental health: a scoping review. BMC Health Serv Res 2014; 14:398. [PMID: 25231576 PMCID: PMC4177165 DOI: 10.1186/1472-6963-14-398] [Citation(s) in RCA: 245] [Impact Index Per Article: 24.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2014] [Accepted: 09/09/2014] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND A single-item measure of self-rated mental health (SRMH) is being used increasingly in health research and population health surveys. The item asks respondents to rate their mental health on a five-point scale from excellent to poor. This scoping study presents the first known review of the SRMH literature. METHODS Electronic databases of Medline, CINAHL, PsycINFO, EMBASE and Cochrane Reviews were searched using keywords. The databases were also searched using the titles of surveys known to include the SRMH single item. The search was supplemented by manually searching the bibliographic sections of the included studies. Two independent reviewers coded articles for inclusion or exclusion based on whether articles included SRMH. Each study was coded by theme and data were extracted about study design, sample, variables, and results. RESULTS Fifty-seven studies included SRMH. SRMH correlated moderately with the following mental health scales: Kessler Psychological Distress Scale, Patient Health Questionnaire, mental health subscales of the Short-Form Health Status Survey, Behaviour and Symptom Identification Scale, and World Mental Health Clinical Diagnostic Interview Schedule. However, responses to this item may differ across racial and ethnic groups. Poor SRMH was associated with poor self-rated health, physical health problems, increased health service utilization and less likelihood of being satisfied with mental health services. Poor or fair SRMH was also associated with social determinants of health, such as low socioeconomic position, weak social connections and neighbourhood stressors. Synthesis of this literature provides important information about the relationships SRMH has with other variables. CONCLUSIONS SRMH is associated with multi-item measures of mental health, self-rated health, health problems, service utilization, and service satisfaction. Given these relationships and its use in epidemiologic surveys, SRMH should continue to be assessed as a population health measure. More studies need to examine relationships between SRMH and clinical mental illnesses. Longitudinal analyses should look at whether SRMH is predictive of future mental health problems.
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- Farah Ahmad
- />School of Health Policy and Management, Faculty of Health, York University, 4700 Keele Street, HNES 414, Ontario, M3J 1P3 Canada
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- />OPTIMUS | SBR, 30 Adelaide St. E, Suite 600, Toronto, ON M5C 3G8 Canada
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- />Women’s Health Program at University Health Network, University of Toronto, 200 Elizabeth St, Toronto, M5G 2C4 Canada
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- />School of Heath Policy and Management, Critical Disability Studies, Faculty of Health, York University, 4700 Keele Street, Ontario, M3J 1P3 Canada
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- />Lawrence S. Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing; Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation; Dalla Lana School of Public Health and Department of Medicine, Keenan Research Centre in the Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute, St. Michael’s Hospital, University of Toronto, 30 Bond Street, Toronto, ON M5B 1 W8 Canada
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Brennan PL, SooHoo S. Psychiatric disorders and pain treatment in community nursing homes. Am J Geriatr Psychiatry 2014; 22:792-800. [PMID: 23659899 PMCID: PMC3851928 DOI: 10.1016/j.jagp.2012.12.216] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2012] [Revised: 12/18/2012] [Accepted: 12/24/2012] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Effective pain assessment and pain treatment are key goals in community nursing homes, but residents' psychiatric disorders may interfere with attaining these goals. This study addressed whether (1) pain assessment and treatment obtained by nursing home residents with psychiatric disorders differs from that obtained by residents without psychiatric disorders; (2) this difference is found consistently across the four types of psychiatric disorder most prevalent in nursing homes (dementia, depression, serious mental illness, and substance use disorder); and (3) male gender, non-white, and longer length of stay add to psychiatric disorders to elevate risk of potentially adverse pain ratings and pain treatments. METHODS In this cross-sectional study, we examined relationships among National Nursing Home Survey 2004 residents' demographic, diagnostic, pain, and pain treatment characteristics. RESULTS Compared with residents without psychiatric disorders, those with psychiatric disorders were less likely to be rated as having pain in the last 7 days and had lower and more "missing" or "don't know" pain severity ratings. They also were less likely to obtain opioids and more likely to be given only nonopioid pain medications, even after statistically adjusting for demographic factors, physical functioning, and pain severity. These effects generally held across all four types of psychiatric disorders most prevalent in nursing homes and were compounded by male, non-white, and longer-stay status. CONCLUSION Psychiatric disorders besides dementia may impact pain assessment and treatment in nursing homes. Nursing home residents with psychiatric disorders, especially male, non-white, and longer-stay residents, should be targeted for improved pain care.
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- Penny L Brennan
- Center for Health Care Evaluation, VA Palo Alto Health Care System, Palo Alto, CA.
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- Center for Health Care Evaluation, VA Palo Alto Health Care System, Palo Alto, CA
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Kim G, Parmelee P, DeCoster J, Bryant AN, Chiriboga DA. The relation between body mass index and self-rated mental health among older adults: do racial/ethnic differences exist? Am J Geriatr Psychiatry 2014; 22:661-9. [PMID: 23567431 PMCID: PMC3989472 DOI: 10.1016/j.jagp.2012.08.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/23/2012] [Revised: 06/13/2012] [Accepted: 08/01/2012] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To examine racial and ethnic differences in the relation between body mass index (BMI) and self-rated mental health (SRMH) among community-dwelling older adults. DESIGN Cross-sectional analyses of nationally representative data from the Collaborative Psychiatric Epidemiology Surveys. SETTING In-person household interviews. PARTICIPANTS Older adults aged 60 and older (N = 2,017), including non-Hispanic white (N = 547), black (N = 814), Hispanic (N = 401), and Asian (N = 255) patients. MEASUREMENTS SRMH was measured with a single item, "How would you rate your own mental health?" BMI categories were underweight (<18.5 kg/m(2)), healthy weight (18.5-24.9 kg/m(2)), overweight (25.0-29.9 kg/m(2)), and obese (≥30.0 kg/m(2)). RESULTS A two-way analysis of covariance showed that after controlling for covariates, there was a significant main effect of race/ethnicity on SRMH, but the main effect of BMI was not significant. A significant interaction between BMI and race/ethnicity on SRMH was also found. The linear contrasts showed that white adults had a significant trend showing that SRMH decreased with increases in BMI, whereas black adults had a significant trend showing that SRMH increased with increases in BMI. The linear trends for Hispanic and Asian adults were not significant. CONCLUSIONS There were significant racial/ethnic differences in the relation between BMI and SRMH. Understanding the role of race/ethnicity as a moderator of the relation between BMI and mental health may help improve treatment for older adults with unhealthy weights. Clinical implications are also discussed.
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- Giyeon Kim
- Center for Mental Health and Aging, The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL; Department of Psychology, The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL.
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- Center for Mental Health and Aging, The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL,Department of Psychology, The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL
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- Center for Advanced Study of Teaching and Learning, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA
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- Department of Psychology, The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL
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- Department of Child and Family Studies, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL
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Hong S, Zhang W, Walton E. Neighborhoods and mental health: exploring ethnic density, poverty, and social cohesion among Asian Americans and Latinos. Soc Sci Med 2014; 111:117-24. [PMID: 24769491 DOI: 10.1016/j.socscimed.2014.04.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 50] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/17/2012] [Revised: 03/15/2014] [Accepted: 04/13/2014] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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This study examines the associations of neighborhood ethnic density and poverty with social cohesion and self-rated mental health among Asian Americans and Latinos. Path analysis is employed to analyze data from the 2002-2003 National Latino and Asian American Study (NLAAS) and the 2000 U.S. Census (N = 2095 Asian Americans living in N = 259 neighborhoods; N = 2554 Latinos living in N = 317 neighborhoods). Findings reveal that neighborhood ethnic density relates to poor mental health in both groups. Social cohesion partially mediates that structural relationship, but is positively related to ethnic density among Latinos and negatively related to ethnic density among Asian Americans. Although higher neighborhood poverty is negatively associated with mental health for both groups, the relationship does not hold in the path models after accounting for social cohesion and covariates. Furthermore, social cohesion fully mediates the association between neighborhood poverty and mental health among Latinos. This study highlights the necessity of reconceptualizing existing theories of social relationships to reflect complex and nuanced mechanisms linking neighborhood structure and mental health for diverse racial and ethnic groups.
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- University of Hawai'i at Mānoa, United States
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Jang Y, Park NS, Kang SY, Chiriboga DA. Racial/ethnic differences in the association between symptoms of depression and self-rated mental health among older adults. Community Ment Health J 2014; 50:325-30. [PMID: 23925731 DOI: 10.1007/s10597-013-9642-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/28/2012] [Accepted: 07/29/2013] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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The study examined racial/ethnic differences in the association between symptoms of depression and self-rated mental health among older adults. Data came from the first wave of the National Social Life, Health, and Aging Project, a population-based study of non-institutionalized older adults aged 57 to 85. The sample consisted of non-Hispanic Whites (n = 2,110), Blacks (n = 509), and Hispanics (n = 304). The association between symptoms of depression and self-rated mental health was weaker among minority groups than that among non-Hispanic Whites. Tests of interaction effects showed that the predictability of depressive symptoms to self-rated mental health was substantially weakened among Blacks of advanced ages and Hispanics with multiple chronic conditions. The study explored potential sources of racial/ethnic differences in subjective reports of mental health and called attention to older minorities with advanced ages and cormorbid conditions in mental health services and interventions.
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- Yuri Jang
- School of Social Work, The University of Texas at Austin, 1925 San Jacinto Blvd., D3500, Austin, TX, 78712, USA,
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Jang Y, Park NS, Kim G, Kwag KH, Roh S, Chiriboga DA. The association between self-rated mental health and symptoms of depression in Korean American older adults. Aging Ment Health 2012; 16:481-5. [PMID: 22126263 DOI: 10.1080/13607863.2011.628981] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/15/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The study examined the association of self-rated mental health (SRMH) with three measures of depressive symptoms (the short form CES-D, GDS-SF, and PHQ-9) in Korean American older adults. METHOD The sample consisted of 420 community-dwelling Korean American older adults (M(age) = 71.6, SD = 7.59) in the New York City metropolitan area. Hierarchical regression models of SRMH were estimated with an array of predictors: (a) sociodemographic characteristics, (b) physical health-related variables, and (c) each of the three depressive symptom measures. RESULTS The three measures of depressive symptoms were interrelated, and each of them made a significant contribution to the multivariate models of SRMH. The amount of variance explained by the short-form CES-D, GDS-SF, and PHQ-9 was 11%, 10%, and 16%, respectively. CONCLUSION Findings show a moderately strong linkage between the measures of depressive symptoms and SRMH and invite further research on SRMH in diverse populations.
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- Yuri Jang
- School of Aging Studies, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL, USA.
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Kim BJ, Harris LM. Social Capital and Self-Rated Health Among Older Korean Immigrants. J Appl Gerontol 2012; 32:997-1014. [DOI: 10.1177/0733464812448528] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Purpose of the Study: The objective of this article is to investigate determinants of self-rated health and describe their association with social capital and socioeconomic characteristics among older Korean immigrants. Method: A cross-sectional study of 205 older Korean immigrants (aged 60 years and older) was conducted in Los Angeles county. Independent variables included age, gender, marital status, income of the older Koreans, and social capital included social norms, trust, partnership with the community, information sharing, and political participation. Self-rated health was the dependent variable. Results: Descriptive analyses were done to show group differences in self-rated health and logistic regression analyses to identify determinants of self-rated health. Gender (male), high income, and high levels of information sharing were significant determinants of high self-rated health status among older Korean immigrants. Implications: This population-based study provides empirical evidence that gender, income, and information sharing are directly associated with the self-rated health status of older Korean immigrants.
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- University of Hawaii at Manoa, Honolulu, HI, USA
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