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Liu X, Le TP. Internalized racism, racial collective self-esteem, and Asian American adults' disordered eating: Psychological distress as mediator. Appetite 2024; 201:107623. [PMID: 39106642 DOI: 10.1016/j.appet.2024.107623] [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: 02/02/2024] [Revised: 07/08/2024] [Accepted: 08/04/2024] [Indexed: 08/09/2024]
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Research emphasizes the importance of considering how sociocultural factors affect the disordered eating behaviors of Asian American adults. The present study thus investigated how internalized racism and racial collective self-esteem are associated with disordered eating among Asian American adults, as well as the potential mediating role of psychological distress. A final sample of 796 Asian American adults completed a cross-sectional survey that contained the study's questionnaires. Regression analyses revealed that internalized racism was positively associated with disordered eating, whereas racial collective self-esteem was negatively associated with disordered eating among Asian American adults. Psychological distress mediated both of the aforementioned associations. Researchers and practitioners are encouraged to be cognizant about how Asian American adult clients' experiences of internalized racism and psychological distress may affect their disordered eating. Researchers and practitioners may also strive to increase racial collective self-esteem among this population. Future researchers may consider building upon these findings by conducting longitudinal research or focusing on specific Asian ethnic groups for further studies about disordered eating among Asian Americans.
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- Xiaoyin Liu
- Department of Psychology, Bryn Mawr College, Bryn Mawr, PA, USA
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- Department of Psychology, Bryn Mawr College, Bryn Mawr, PA, USA.
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Davis J, Granger S, Turner N. Assessing psychological distress of healthcare workers with and without work injuries: The role of job control. JOURNAL OF SAFETY RESEARCH 2024; 90:333-340. [PMID: 39251290 DOI: 10.1016/j.jsr.2024.07.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/02/2023] [Revised: 03/01/2024] [Accepted: 07/17/2024] [Indexed: 09/11/2024]
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INTRODUCTION The study investigates the relationship between work-related injuries, psychological distress, and the influence of perceived job control on healthcare workers, using Bakker and Demerouti's (2007) job demands-resources model as theoretical grounding. METHOD We analyzed data from 610 healthcare workers (81.1% female) at a northern UK hospital, incorporating both self-reported and organizationally recorded work injury incidents over the three years preceding the survey, along with measures of psychological distress and perceived job control. RESULTS Unexpectedly, we found that the occurrence of work-related injuries, irrespective of the method of reporting, is not related to lower psychological distress among those employees who report a high level of job control. This relationship holds even when adjusting for various demographic and occupational variables. CONCLUSIONS AND PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS Given the prevalence of work injuries in the healthcare sector, our findings suggest a need for a deeper exploration into how job characteristics might interact to offset the consequences of work injuries, challenging existing assumptions and opening new avenues for research into the psychology of workplace safety.
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- Joshua Davis
- Department of Psychology, University of Calgary, Canada
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- John Molson School of Business, Concordia University, Canada
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- Haskayne School of Business, University of Calgary, Canada.
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Payton IK, Starkweather AR, Canidate SS, Westmoreland DA, Lyon DE. Psychosocial Distress Among Young Men Who Have Sex With Men: A Scoping Review. J Psychosoc Nurs Ment Health Serv 2024; 62:11-17. [PMID: 38537109 DOI: 10.3928/02793695-20240322-01] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/04/2024]
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PURPOSE Psychosocial distress negatively impacts coping and adaptation among young men (aged 18 to 44 years) who have sex with men (YMSM) with, or at risk of acquiring, HIV. However, the stressors and risky behaviors associated with psychosocial distress that impair viral suppression have not been clearly explicated. The current scoping review was conducted to explore the extant literature and identify research gaps. METHOD PubMed and CINAHL were searched for peer-reviewed publications, with a total of eight articles meeting inclusion criteria. RESULTS Stressors that contributed to psychosocial distress included HIV+ status, stigma, discrimination, insufficient resources, exposure to community violence, and incarceration. Risky behaviors impacting viral suppression were condomless anal sex, drug use, and medication nonadherence. CONCLUSION Understanding and addressing psychosocial distress is imperative for providing holistic care tailored to the unique health care needs of YMSM. A better understanding of stressors and associated risky behaviors will aid efforts to mitigate psychosocial distress and reduce viral load among YMSM. [Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services, 62(9), 11-17.].
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Kordbagheri M, Bagheri SM, Heris NJ, Matbouraftar P, Azarian M, Mousavi SM. The mediating role of psychological well-being in the relationship between the light triad of personality and sense of concordance with treatment adherence in patients with type 2 diabetes: A network analysis and structural equation modeling study. Acta Psychol (Amst) 2024; 248:104361. [PMID: 38878474 DOI: 10.1016/j.actpsy.2024.104361] [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: 02/12/2024] [Revised: 05/27/2024] [Accepted: 06/12/2024] [Indexed: 08/24/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND This study aimed to investigate the intricate relationship among treatment adherence, the light triad of personality, self-coherence, and psychological well-being in individuals diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM). Structural equation modeling (SEM) was employed to elucidate the direct and mediated pathways linking these variables, while network analysis sought to identify and characterize the underlying factors of the light triad of personality within the context of T2DM management. METHOD A path analysis-network analysis study using convenience sampling was conducted, recruiting 412 T2DM patients from ten private practices and general hospitals in Gilan province, Iran. Data collection utilized Antonovsky's Self of Coherence scale (SOC), The Light Triad Rating Scale, and The Reef's Psychological Well-being Questionnaire. Structural equation modeling assessed model fitness and determined direct and indirect links between variables. Analysis was conducted using R-Studio software (Version 4.2.1), SPSS (V.26), and AMOS software (V.24). RESULTS Confirmatory factor analysis and network analysis confirmed the three-factor structure of the Light Triad of Personality scale. Direct impacts of Light Triad of Personality (β = 0.34, p < .001) and self-coherence (β = 0.32, p < .001) on treatment adherence were observed. Psychological well-being played an indirect role in this relationship, with significant effects from Light Triad of Personality (β = 0.25, p < .001) and self-coherence (β = 0.08, p < .001) on treatment adherence. Bootstrapped exploratory graph analysis revealed an average of 3 dimensions within the network, indicating community structures. CONCLUSION SEM analysis demonstrated good model fit, suggesting the importance of designing interventional programs incorporating self-coherence and psychological well-being frameworks to enhance treatment adherence in T2DM patients.
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- Department of Nursing and midwifery, Rasht Branch, Islamic Azad University, Rasht, Iran.
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- Department of Nursing and midwifery, Rasht Branch, Islamic Azad University, Rasht, Iran.
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Lu X, Geng W, Liu F, Yin Y, Yin J, Zhang Y, Li L, Li S, Li M. Symptom clusters and sentinel symptoms in breast cancer survivors based on self-reported outcomes:A cross-sectional survey. J Clin Nurs 2024. [PMID: 39075789 DOI: 10.1111/jocn.17383] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2024] [Revised: 05/22/2024] [Accepted: 07/15/2024] [Indexed: 07/31/2024]
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AIM To investigate symptom clusters and sentinel symptoms in breast cancer survivors based on self-reported outcomes, explore the impact of sentinel symptoms on patients' quality of life and psychological distress, provide a basis for implementing accurate symptom management. DESIGN A cross-sectional survey. METHODS The study was conducted from September 2021 to December 2022. We recruited 281 patients who were re-examined in an outpatient department of a tertiary hospital in Hebei Province. The European Organization for the Research and Treatment of Cancer (EORTC) Quality-of-Life Questionnaire - Core30 (QLQ-C30), the EORTC Quality-of-Life Questionnaire Breast Cancer - 23 (QLQ-BR23), the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) were used to conduct the survey. Symptom clusters were explored using principal component analysis, sentinel symptoms were explored using the Apriori algorithm. Correlation analysis was used to explore the relationship between sentinel symptoms and quality of life, correlation with psychological distress. This paper adhered to the STROBE guidelines. RESULTS Breast cancer survivors have a wide range of self-reported symptoms in the form of four symptom clusters: a fatigue symptom cluster, a gastrointestinal symptom cluster, a sickness symptom cluster and a surgical trauma-related symptom cluster. Three sentinel symptoms were explored: pain, alopecia and limited function of the upper limbs. Except for sexual function, all of the sentinel symptoms were negatively correlated with patients' quality of life and positively correlated with psychological distress (p < .05). CONCLUSIONS Breast cancer survivors have a variety of symptoms in the form of four symptom clusters. Pain, alopecia and limited function of the upper limbs are the sentinel symptoms, which affect patients' quality of life and psychological distress.
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- Xiaomeng Lu
- Radiotherapy Department, The Fourth Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, China
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- Radiotherapy Department, The Fourth Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, China
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- Department of Nursing, The Fourth Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, China
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- Department of Otolaryngology, The Fourth Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, China
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- Radiotherapy Department, The Fourth Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, China
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- Radiotherapy Department, The Fourth Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, China
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- Radiotherapy Department, The Fourth Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, China
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- Radiotherapy Department, The Fourth Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, China
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- Radiotherapy Department, The Fourth Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, China
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Peleg O, Idan M, Katz R. Exploring the relationship between binge eating and differentiation of self: the mediating role of emotional distress and work stress. Front Nutr 2024; 11:1368995. [PMID: 39040923 PMCID: PMC11260811 DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2024.1368995] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2024] [Accepted: 06/28/2024] [Indexed: 07/24/2024] Open
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Binge Eating Disorder (BED) is a prevalent eating disorder outlined in the DSM-5. Emotional distress (including stress, anxiety, and depression) stands out as a critical risk factor for developing eating disorders, and specifically BED. Recent studies have identified differentiation of self- a family pattern involving the ability to balance emotions and cognitions, as well as intimacy and autonomy-as a factor that exacerbates emotional distress. This relationship highlights the importance of addressing both emotional distress and family dynamics in understanding BED. While associations have been found between work-related factors and family dynamics with emotional distress, there has been limited investigation into the specific risk factors that are uniquely linked to BED. It was hypothesized that differentiation of self would relate to BED symptoms through the mediation of emotional distress and work stress. A systematic sampling method was applied to select a total of 275 participants for this study, with 60% women and 40% men (aged 20-45, M = 32.71, SD = 7.50). The findings suggest that low differentiation of self may increase vulnerability to BED symptoms by increasing susceptibility to emotional distress, including stress in the workplace. In addition, the analyses indicated that women reported higher levels of BED symptoms, while men reported higher levels of differentiation of self. The study sheds light on the contribution of unregulated family and emotional patterns to BED, providing valuable insights for organizations seeking to promote healthier work environments.
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- Ora Peleg
- Max Stern Academic College of Emek Yezreel, Emek Yezreel, Israel
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- Department of Human Services, University of Haifa, Haifa, Israel
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- Department of Human Services, University of Haifa, Haifa, Israel
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Mamudu L, Chiangong J, Curry M, McEligot AJ, Mamudu HM, Williams F. The influence of nativity/birthplace, neighborhood cohesion, and duration lived in the neighborhood on psychological distress. JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS REPORTS 2024; 17:100798. [PMID: 38855351 PMCID: PMC11156170 DOI: 10.1016/j.jadr.2024.100798] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/11/2024] Open
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Introduction Nativity/birthplace and neighborhood cohesion are potential contributing factors to psychological distress. This study explores the impact of nativity/birthplace and neighborhood cohesion on moderate-severe psychological distress among United States (US) adults, considering the duration lived in a neighborhood. Methods Using the 2013-2018 National Health Interview Survey data, we conducted a stratified analysis based on years lived in the neighborhood (≤10 years [n = 96,175] and >10 years [n = 68,187]). Bivariate chi-square tests and multivariable logistic regression models were used to assess the statistical differences and associations between moderate-severe psychological distress and nativity/birthplace, and neighborhood cohesion, while adjusting for other covariates. Results Individuals with 10 years or less of residence reported higher levels of moderate-severe psychological distress than those with more than 10 years (22.3 % vs. 18.1 %). Low or medium neighborhood cohesion, regardless of duration of residence, was associated with significantly higher odds of moderate-severe psychological distress compared to high cohesion. Foreign-born individuals had higher odds of psychological distress after more than 10 years in a neighborhood, although this difference was not statistically significant. However, they had lower odds of psychological distress after 10 years or less in the neighborhood compared to US-born individuals. Similarly, the interaction of foreign-born status and 10 years or less of residence in a neighborhood showed decreased odds of psychological distress. Conclusions These findings underscore the importance of strong social cohesion in neighborhoods for positive mental well-being. Establishing community initiatives to enhance neighborhood social cohesion is crucial.
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- Lohuwa Mamudu
- Department of Public Health, College of Health and Human Sciences, California State University, Fullerton, CA, 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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- Information Management Services Inc., Calverton, MD, USA
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- Department of Public Health, College of Health and Human Sciences, California State University, Fullerton, CA, USA
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- Center for Cardiovascular Risk Research, East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, TN, USA
- College of Public Health, East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, TN, 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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Wang Z, Shalihaer K, Hofmann SG, Feng S, Liu X. The Role of Attentional Control in Mindfulness Intervention for Emotional Distress: A Randomized Controlled Trial With Longitudinal Mediation Analyses. Clin Psychol Psychother 2024; 31:e2981. [PMID: 38687203 DOI: 10.1002/cpp.2981] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/03/2023] [Revised: 03/20/2024] [Accepted: 03/23/2024] [Indexed: 05/02/2024]
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OBJECTIVE This study aimed to investigate whether attentional control serves as a mediator for mindfulness-based interventions for emotional distress, utilizing a randomized waitlist (WL)-controlled design. METHODS A total of 498 participants with high emotional distress was recruited online and randomly assigned to a 49-day online Mindfulness Intervention for Emotional Distress (MIED) group (N = 249) or a WL control group (N = 249). Levels of attentional control, anxiety and depression were assessed at baseline (T0), Week 3 (T3), Week 5 (T5) and Week 7 (postintervention, T7). RESULTS Linear mixed models revealed significant Group-by-Time interaction effects for attentional control (p < 0.001), anxiety (p < 0.001) and depression (p < 0.05). Latent growth curve analyses demonstrated a significant increase in attentional control and a decrease in anxiety and depression levels during the MIED programme. These changes becoming evident starting Week 3. Longitudinal mediation analyses revealed that the slope of attentional control significantly mediated the effects of the MIED programme on the slope of anxiety and depression levels. Further, attentional control level at Week 3 significantly mediates the effect of MIED programme on anxiety and depression levels at Weeks 5 and 7. Similarly, attentional control level at Week 5 significantly mediates the MIED programme's effects on anxiety and depression levels at Week 7. CONCLUSIONS The present trial provides evidence suggesting that mindfulness interventions may alleviate emotional distress through the enhancement of attentional control. TRIAL REGISTRATION Chinese Clinical Trial Registry number: ChiCTR2200064140.
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- Zhenzhen Wang
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Behavior and Mental Health, School of Psychological and Cognitive Sciences, Peking University, Beijing, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Behavior and Mental Health, School of Psychological and Cognitive Sciences, Peking University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Clinical Psychology, Philipps University Marburg, Marburg, Germany
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Behavior and Mental Health, School of Psychological and Cognitive Sciences, Peking University, Beijing, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Behavior and Mental Health, School of Psychological and Cognitive Sciences, Peking University, Beijing, China
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Glenn D, Lau-Barraco C, Goings K. Simultaneous Substance Use With Alcohol in a Community-Based Sample of Young Adults. J Dual Diagn 2024:1-12. [PMID: 38560886 DOI: 10.1080/15504263.2024.2330633] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/04/2024]
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Objective: Simultaneous substance use is associated with worse outcomes than concurrent use. Further investigations into simultaneous use are warranted because there is limited knowledge about the co-use of substances other than alcohol and cannabis. Study aims were to examine: (1) the prevalence of simultaneous use of substances with alcohol, (2) the extent to which use patterns are related to key correlates (i.e., psychological functioning, sensation seeking), and (3) differences by college status. Methods: Participants were 623 young adult drinkers who were recruited online to complete a one-time survey. Results: Cannabis (54.3%), tobacco (53.7%), and stimulants (46.5%) were most frequently used with alcohol. Moderation analyses showed the positive association between simultaneous use and psychological distress was stronger for students whereas the positive association with sensation seeking was stronger for nonstudents. Conclusions: Results highlight the need for future research and intervention efforts that consider the link between simultaneous use and psychological wellbeing while acknowledging that educational attainment may differentially influence these factors.
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- Douglas Glenn
- Old Dominion University, Norfolk, Virginia, USA
- Virginia Consortium Program in Clinical Psychology, Norfolk, Virginia, USA
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- Old Dominion University, Norfolk, Virginia, USA
- Virginia Consortium Program in Clinical Psychology, Norfolk, Virginia, USA
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Morie KP, Lord KA, Diefenbach GJ, Basuchoudhary O, Lewis S, Assaf M. Subscales of alexithymia show unique pathways through reappraisal and suppression to anxiety, depression and stress. J Affect Disord 2024; 347:445-452. [PMID: 38007105 PMCID: PMC10842914 DOI: 10.1016/j.jad.2023.11.038] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2023] [Revised: 10/26/2023] [Accepted: 11/13/2023] [Indexed: 11/27/2023]
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The goal of this work was to explore associations of constituent factors of alexithymia on mental health and potential mediating effects of emotion regulation strategies, specifically suppression and reappraisal. Data were collected through the crowd-sourcing platform Amazon Mechanical Turk (MTURK). Three hundred seventy-seven individuals completed questionnaires related to distress (Depression Anxiety Stress Scales [DASS]), emotion regulation (Emotion Regulation Questionnaire [ERQ]) and Alexithymia (Bermond-Vorst Alexithymia Questionnaire [BVAQ]). Three mediation models were constructed for depression, anxiety and stress, with BVAQ subscales (verbalizing, identifying, emotionalizing, fantasizing, and analyzing) as predictors and ERQ subscales (suppression and reappraisal) as mediators. Results indicated 37.3 % variance in depression, 25.2 % variance in anxiety, and 35.3 % variance in stress was explained by each model. Direct associations revealed emotionalizing and fantasizing were negatively associated with depression, anxiety, and stress, while verbalizing was additionally associated with depression, identifying was additionally associated with anxiety, and all four BVAQ subscales were associated with stress. BVAQ subscales demonstrated negative associations with reappraisal and positive associations with suppression that mediated anxiety and depression. However, suppression did not mediate relationships between BVAQ subscales with stress. Findings support the importance of examining multiple factors of alexithymia and associations with emotion regulation strategies and distress.
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- Kristen P Morie
- Department of Psychiatry, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT 06510, USA.
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- Department of Psychiatry, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT 06510, USA; Anxiety Disorders Center, The Institute of Living, Hartford, CT 06106, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT 06510, USA; Anxiety Disorders Center, The Institute of Living, Hartford, CT 06106, USA
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- Olin Neuropsychiatry Research Center, The Institute of Living, Hartford, CT 06106, USA
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- Olin Neuropsychiatry Research Center, The Institute of Living, Hartford, CT 06106, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT 06510, USA; Olin Neuropsychiatry Research Center, The Institute of Living, Hartford, CT 06106, USA
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Landwehr E, Roberts L, Garratt-Reed D, Maxwell-Smith C. Police-Identified Psychological Distress, Substance Use, and Physical Violence Among Male Intimate Partner Stalkers. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF OFFENDER THERAPY AND COMPARATIVE CRIMINOLOGY 2024:306624X241228977. [PMID: 38317523 DOI: 10.1177/0306624x241228977] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2024]
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Risk factors for stalking violence are not well understood and few studies have examined psychological distress and substance use specifically. This study aimed to assess whether factors extant in police data could predict severity of stalking violence against intimate partner victims. Western Australia Police Force provided data for 603 men linked to a stalking charge relating to a female intimate partner. Binomial logistic regressions showed police-identified histories of psychological distress and drug use predicted moderate violence, but not severe violence. A co-occurring history of drug use and alcohol use was the strongest predictor of moderate violence (OR = 6.8). These findings suggest accounting for violence severity and substance type when examining stalking violence risk factors. Whether psychological distress and/or substance use were active problems for the men during their stalking behavior is unknown, however the detection of these problems may indicate an unmet need for treatment among this group.
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- Ebonnie Landwehr
- Curtin University, School of Population Health, Perth, Western Australia, Australia
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- Curtin University, School of Population Health, Perth, Western Australia, Australia
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- Curtin University, School of Population Health, Perth, Western Australia, Australia
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- Curtin University, School of Population Health, Perth, Western Australia, Australia
- Behavioural Science & Health Research Group, Curtin University, Perth, Western Australia, Australia
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Panzarino R, Vanryckeghem M, Bedwell JS, Wendt O. Relationships Between Psychological Distress and Affective, Behavioral, and Cognitive Experiences of Stuttering. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY 2024; 33:262-278. [PMID: 37956694 DOI: 10.1044/2023_ajslp-22-00347] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2023]
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PURPOSE People who stutter (PWS) are vulnerable to the development of various psychopathological symptoms, although prevalence data are mixed and less clarity exists about factors that potentially influence their occurrence. The current study sought to shed light on the prevalence of self-reported psychopathology in PWS and aimed to identify relationships between affective, behavioral, and cognitive (ABC) experiences of stuttering and psychological distress (PD). METHOD Forty-four PWS were administered the Behavior Assessment Battery (BAB) for Adults who Stutter and the Brief Symptom Inventory-18. The prevalence of clinically significant PD was calculated via BSI-18 global severity index t-score cutoffs. Regression analyses examined relationships between ABC variables of stuttering and PD. RESULTS Participants' BAB scores approximated normative values, while the PD score distribution was similar to that of a nonclinical sample. Nine percent of participants met thresholds for clinically significant PD. All ABC correlates of stuttering significantly and positively correlated with PD scores, capturing considerable amounts of shared variance. CONCLUSIONS Levels of PD in PWS approximate those of the general community, highlighting the existence of psychologically distressed subgroups of PWS. Speech situation-specific anxiety had the strongest relationship to PD, followed closely by one's report of situation-specific speech disruption. To a lesser but still significant extent, PWS' frequency to which they engage in various avoidance/escape behaviors, as well as their communication attitude, predicted levels of psychopathology. These data inform diagnostic and clinical decision making, drawing attention to factors that should be attended to in treatment.
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- School of Communication Sciences and Disorders, University of Central Florida, Orlando
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- Department of Inclusive Education, University of Potsdam, Germany
- Center for Families and Department of Educational Studies, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN
- Centre for Augmentative and Alternative Communication, University of Pretoria, South Africa
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Nuñez Fadda SM, Ciambelli Romero HC, Gradilla Lizardo NS, Sánchez Castillón JA. An Ecological Inquiry on Young People's Suicidal Ideation at University: Individual, Relational and Cultural Factors and Their Interactions. Eur J Investig Health Psychol Educ 2023; 14:64-86. [PMID: 38248125 PMCID: PMC10814907 DOI: 10.3390/ejihpe14010005] [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: 10/27/2023] [Revised: 12/11/2023] [Accepted: 12/18/2023] [Indexed: 01/23/2024] Open
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To understand the factors related to suicidal ideation in university students, we examined individual and microsystemic variables with an ecological model organizing bidirectional influences between different dimensions. Suicidal ideation, psychological distress, multidimensional self-concept, loneliness, community social support, life satisfaction, family functioning, bullying victimization, and problematic use of virtual social networks were measured in a sample of 376 Mexican university students (67% women) from 18 to 34 years of age (M = 20.8). Data were collected in March 2020, before mandatory confinement for COVID started in Mexico. Discriminant analyses showed that psychological distress, loneliness, self-concept, life satisfaction, family functioning, internet violence/rejection, and informal social support predicted belonging to high or no suicidal ideation groups with 88% accuracy. Only psychological distress and family self-concept predicted suicidal ideation in multilinear regression analyses. There were differences by gender in multilinear regression, with family self-concept significant for women and physical self-concept, but not family self-concept for boys. Conclusions: Early Suicide prevention in universities should include periodic screening of psychological distress, loneliness, and virtual social media use to identify students that need further evaluation and intervention. University-based strategies of mental health promotion that strengthen family relationships and the sense of community, including gender-sensitive orientation, could enhance the effect of protective factors.
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- Silvana Mabel Nuñez Fadda
- Child and Youth Research Laboratory (LAIIF), Psychology Department, Campus Vallarta, Coast University Center, University of Guadalajara, Puerto Vallarta 48280, Mexico; (H.C.C.R.); (N.S.G.L.); (J.A.S.C.)
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Shawon MSR, Rouf RR, Jahan E, Hossain FB, Mahmood S, Gupta RD, Islam MI, Al Kibria GM, Islam S. The burden of psychological distress and unhealthy dietary behaviours among 222,401 school-going adolescents from 61 countries. Sci Rep 2023; 13:21894. [PMID: 38082022 PMCID: PMC10713667 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-49500-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/08/2023] [Accepted: 12/08/2023] [Indexed: 12/18/2023] Open
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We aimed to calculate the sex-specific prevalence of psychological distress and unhealthy eating habits among adolescents across countries and regions, and to explore their potential associations. We used data from the Global School-Based Health Survey (GSHS) for 61 countries. Psychological distress was defined based on the existence of ≥ 2 factors from the following: loneliness, anxiety, suicide ideation, suicide planning, and suicide attempt. Four unhealthy dietary behaviours were examined: inadequate fruit intake, inadequate vegetable intake, daily consumption of soft drinks, and weekly fast-food consumption. We used random-effects meta-analysis to estimate the overall and regional pooled prevalence. Mixed-effect multilevel logistic regressions were used to estimate adjusted odds ratios (aORs) of unhealthy dietary behaviours in relation to psychological distress. Among 222,401 school-going adolescents (53.3% girls), the prevalence of psychological distress was 17.9%, with girls reporting higher than boys (20.8% vs. 14.9%). Adolescents in the African region reported the highest prevalence (22.5%), while those in the South-East Asia region reported the lowest (11.3%). The prevalence of inadequate fruit intake, inadequate vegetable intake, daily soft drink consumption, and weekly fast-food consumption was 37.0%, 28.5%, 50.0%, and 57.4% respectively. Psychological distress was associated with inadequate fruit intake (pooled aOR = 1.19, 95% CI 1.17-1.23), inadequate vegetable intake (pooled OR = 1.19, 1.16-1.22), daily consumption of soft drinks (pooled aOR = 1.14, 1.12-1.17), and weekly consumption of fast food (pooled aOR = 1.12, 1.09-1.15). Our findings indicate a substantial variance in the burden of psychological distress and unhealthy dietary behaviours across different regions. Adolescents experiencing psychological distress were more likely to have unhealthy dietary habits.
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- Md Shajedur Rahman Shawon
- Centre for Big Data Research in Health, University of New South Wales, Level 2, AGSM Building (G27), Sydney, NSW, 2052, Australia.
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- Department of Health Systems and Populations, Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia
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- Arnold School of Public Health, University of South Carolina, Columbia, USA
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- School of Public Health, University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
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- Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition (IPAN), Faculty of Health, Deakin University, Perth, Australia
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Stallman HM, Lushington K, Varcoe TJ. Feasibility of a brief, in-patient coping and sleep intervention to reduce potentially preventable readmission of cardiac patients to hospital. Contemp Clin Trials Commun 2023; 36:101230. [PMID: 38034841 PMCID: PMC10684365 DOI: 10.1016/j.conctc.2023.101230] [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: 08/03/2023] [Revised: 10/16/2023] [Accepted: 11/04/2023] [Indexed: 12/02/2023] Open
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Background Psychological distress is prevalent amongst hospital in-patient and may predispose patients to potentially preventable readmissions after discharge. A particularly vulnerable group are patients with cardiac disorders. This study tested the feasibility of a brief cognitive behavioural therapy consisting of an in-hospital coping session and a post-discharge healthy sleep session. Methods Standardised questionnaire were used to assess sleep, coping/distress and wellbeing at baseline (pre-intervention) and one-month post-discharge (post-intervention). Treatment fidelity and acceptability were assessed at follow-up. Participants included 72 inpatients admitted with a cardiac disorder or reported to have a cardiac problem whilst in hospital from a single Australian public hospital. Results Most (83 %) participants found the intervention helpful/very helpful. At baseline prior to admission, almost half of participants (46 %) reported poor wellbeing, 19 % high levels of distress and poor coping, and 47 % sleeping less than 7 h per night. Following the intervention, 45 % of participants with poor wellbeing at baseline had reliable change in wellbeing at follow-up. Conversely, only 22 % of patients with high levels of coping/distress at baseline demonstrated improved coping/distress at follow-up suggesting smaller gains. On average a large 43 min gain in sleep duration was observed post-treatment in patients with poor sleep at baseline. Fourteen percent of participants were readmitted to hospital within 34-days of discharge. Conclusions The coping and sleep intervention was well received with positive outcomes in patients especially those reporting high levels of distress for sleep and to lesser extent coping and wellbeing. Future studies to assess the efficacy of the brief intervention at reducing hospital readmissions are needed.
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- Helen M. Stallman
- South Australian Medical and Health Research Institute, Adelaide, South Australia, 5000, Australia
- Thompson Institute, University of the Sunshine Coast, Birtinya, Queensland, South Australia, Australia
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- Justice and Society, University of South Australia, Adelaide, South Australia, 5000, Australia
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- Thompson Institute, University of the Sunshine Coast, Birtinya, Queensland, South Australia, Australia
- Justice and Society, University of South Australia, Adelaide, South Australia, 5000, Australia
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Rogers SK, Ahamadeen N, Chen CX, Mosher CE, Stewart JC, Rand KL. Dysmenorrhea and psychological distress: a meta-analysis. Arch Womens Ment Health 2023; 26:719-735. [PMID: 37632569 DOI: 10.1007/s00737-023-01365-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2022] [Accepted: 08/14/2023] [Indexed: 08/28/2023]
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Dysmenorrhea is characterized by pelvic pain associated with menstruation. Similar to people with other pain conditions, females who experience dysmenorrhea report increased psychological distress. However, the pooled magnitude of this association has not been quantified across studies. Accordingly, this meta-analytic review quantifies the magnitude of the associations between dysmenorrhea severity and psychological distress. We conducted a systematic search of the literature using PsycINFO, PubMed, CINHAL, Embase, and Web of Science. Analyzed studies provided observational data on dysmenorrhea severity and anxiety symptoms, depressive symptoms, and/or global psychological distress. A total of 44 studies were included, and three random-effects meta-analyses were conducted, with average pooled effect sizes calculated using Person's r. We found significant, positive associations between measures of dysmenorrhea severity and measures of depressive symptoms (r = 0.216), anxiety symptoms (r = 0.207), and global psychological distress (r = 0.311). Our review suggests that females with greater dysmenorrhea severity experience greater psychological distress. Future directions include defining a clinically meaningful dysmenorrhea severity threshold, understanding the mechanisms and directionality underlying the dysmenorrhea-psychological distress relationship, and designing and testing interventions to jointly address dysmenorrhea and psychological distress.
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- Sarah K Rogers
- School of Science, Department of Psychology, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, 402 N. Blackford St., LD 113A, Indianapolis, IN, 46202, USA.
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- School of Science, Department of Psychology, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, 402 N. Blackford St., LD 113A, Indianapolis, IN, 46202, USA
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- School of Nursing, Indiana University, Indianapolis, IN, USA
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- School of Science, Department of Psychology, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, 402 N. Blackford St., LD 113A, Indianapolis, IN, 46202, USA
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- School of Science, Department of Psychology, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, 402 N. Blackford St., LD 113A, Indianapolis, IN, 46202, USA
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- School of Science, Department of Psychology, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, 402 N. Blackford St., LD 113A, Indianapolis, IN, 46202, USA
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Ramos SD, Kannout L, Khan H, Klasko-Foster L, Chronister BN, Du Bois S. A Neighborhood-level analysis of mental health distress and income inequality as quasi-longitudinal risk of reported COVID-19 infection and mortality outcomes in Chicago. DIALOGUES IN HEALTH 2023; 2:100091. [PMID: 36530218 PMCID: PMC9731648 DOI: 10.1016/j.dialog.2022.100091] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2022] [Revised: 12/02/2022] [Accepted: 12/04/2022] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Extant literature investigates the impact of COVID-19 on mental health outcomes, however there is a paucity of work examining mental health distress as a risk factor for COVID-19 outcomes. While systemic variables like income inequality relate to both mental health and COVID-19, more work is needed to test theoretically informed models including such variables. Using a social-ecological framework, we aimed to address these gaps in the literature by conducting a neighborhood-level analysis of potential mental health distress and systemic- (income inequality) level predictors of reported COVID-19 infection and mortality over time in Chicago. Neighborhood-level comparisons revealed differences in mental health distress, income inequality, and reported COVID-19 mortality, but not reported COVID-19 infection. Specifically, Westside and Southside neighborhoods generally reported higher levels of mental health distress and greater concentration of poverty. The Central neighborhood showed a decline in reported mortality rates over time. Multi-level negative binomial models established that Zip-codes with greater mental health distress were at increased reported COVID-19 infection risk, yet lower mortality risk; Zip-codes with more poverty were at increased reported COVID-19 infection risk, yet lower mortality risk; and Zip-codes with the highest percentage of People of Color were at decreased risk of reported COVID-19 mortality. Taken together, these findings substantiate Chicago neighborhood-level disparities in mental health distress, income inequality, and reported COVID-19 mortality; identify unique differential associations of mental health distress and income inequality to reported COVID-19 infection and reported mortality risk; and, offer an alternative lens towards understanding COVID-19 outcomes in terms of race/ethnicity.
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- Stephen D. Ramos
- University of California San Diego, Division of Infectious Diseases and Global Public Health, Department of Medicine, San Diego, CA 92093, USA
- San Diego State University, SDSU Research Foundation, San Diego, CA 92120, USA
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- Illinois Institute of Technology, Department of Psychology, Chicago, IL 60616, USA
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- Illinois Institute of Technology, Department of Psychology, Chicago, IL 60616, USA
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- Brown University, Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior, Providence, RH 02912, USA
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- Herbert Wertheim School of Public Health, University of California San Diego, San Diego, CA 92093, USA
- School of Public Health, San Diego State University, San Diego, CA 92182, USA
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- Illinois Institute of Technology, Department of Psychology, Chicago, IL 60616, USA
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Goodwin J, Savage E, O’Brien N, O’Donovan Á. "We're not educated on that enough, and we really should be": adolescents' views of mental health service education. Int J Qual Stud Health Well-being 2023; 18:2249287. [PMID: 37639463 PMCID: PMC10464535 DOI: 10.1080/17482631.2023.2249287] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/22/2023] [Accepted: 08/14/2023] [Indexed: 08/31/2023] Open
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PURPOSE Despite the susceptibility to the experience of mental distress during adolescence, this population often demonstrate poor help-seeking behaviours. Efforts have been made by schools to address adolescents' knowledge around mental health; less focus has been given to addressing their knowledge of mental health services and avenues for help-seeking. This study aimed to explore adolescents' views of mental health services education. METHODS An interpretive descriptive design was adopted. Thirty adolescents from Ireland participated in individual interviews. Data were analysed using content analysis. TWO THEMES WERE IDENTIFIED Recognizing Gaps in Knowledge about Mental Health Service Education, and Enhancing Mental Health Service Education for Young People. Participants reported gaps in their knowledge about mental health services and were uncertain how to access help. Current strategies (e.g., print media) were considered tokenistic and ineffective; instead, multimedia (film/TV) approaches were recommended. RESULTS Two themes were identified: Recognizing Gaps in Knowledge about Mental HealthService Education, and Enhancing Mental Health Service Education for YoungPeople. Participants reported gaps in their knowledge about mental healthservices and were uncertain how to access help. Current strategies (e.g., print media) were considered tokenistic and ineffective; instead, multimedia (film/TV) approaches were recommended. CONCLUSIONS Current mental health education programmes need to expand their focus beyond social/emotional well-being, providing adolescents with the knowledge they need to access appropriate supports. Considering traditional print media was viewed as ineffective, while film/TV had an influence on perceptions of mental health services, a multimedia approach to education may be an effective way of engaging this population.
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- John Goodwin
- Catherine McAuley School of Nursing and Midwifery, University College Cork, Cork, Ireland
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- Catherine McAuley School of Nursing and Midwifery, University College Cork, Cork, Ireland
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- Department of Education, South East Technological University, Waterford, Ireland
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- Catherine McAuley School of Nursing and Midwifery, University College Cork, Cork, Ireland
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Mousavi SM, Bagheri SM, Jalali Heris N, Matbouraftar P, Azarian M, Kordbagheri M. Structural equation modeling to estimate treatment adherence based on the light triad of personality and sense of coherence in patients with type-2 diabetes: examining the mediating role of psychological well-being. Front Psychol 2023; 14:1285808. [PMID: 38090178 PMCID: PMC10711286 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2023.1285808] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2023] [Accepted: 11/13/2023] [Indexed: 02/20/2024] Open
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Background The current study investigated the relationship between the light triad of personality and self-coherence with treatment adherence in patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM). Psychological well-being was considered a mediator variable in this SEM assessment. Method A cross-sectional study by convenience sampling was conducted, and 368 patients with T2DM were recruited from 10 private practice and general hospitals from May to November 2021 in Gilan province, Iran. The Reef's Psychological Well-being Questionnaire, the Light Triad Rating Scale, and Antonovsky's Sense of Coherence Scale were used for data collection. Structural equation modeling was used to examine the model fitness and identify direct/indirect relationships among variables. Data were analyzed by the SPSS (Version 26) and AMOS software (Version 24). Results The average score of light triads, sense of coherence, psychological well-being, and treatment adherence were 70.36 ± 25.55, 108.25 ± 37.68, 57.03 ± 23.84, and 106.81 ± 39.61, respectively. Model fit statistics suggest that the measurement model fits the data well: χ2 (146, N = 368) = 314.011 (p < 0.001). The SEM results showed that the light triad of personality (β = 0.12) and self-coherence (β = 0.14) were positively associated with treatment adherence. Anxiety, the light triad of personality (β = 0.12), and self-coherence (β = 0.14) affect treatment adherence indirectly through psychological well-being. Conclusion The analysis of the SEM revealed that the suggested model had a suitable goodness of fit. So, using self-coherence and psychological well-being structures in designing interventional programs is recommended to optimize treatment adherence in patients with T2DM.
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- Department of Nursing and Midwifery, Rasht Branch, Islamic Azad University, Rasht, Iran
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- Department of Statistics, Faculty of Mathematical Sciences, Shahid Beheshti University, Tehran, Iran
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Putra IGNE, Pradnyani PE, Putra GW, Astiti NLEP, Derayanti NW, Artini NNA, Astuti PAS, Dendup T, Ratan ZA. Gender differences in social environmental factors of psychological distress among Indonesian adolescents: Findings from the 2015 Global School-based Student Health Survey. J Biosoc Sci 2023; 55:1101-1118. [PMID: 36320184 DOI: 10.1017/s0021932022000426] [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: 11/06/2022]
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BACKGROUND This study aimed to investigate gender differences in social environmental factors of psychological distress among Indonesian adolescents. METHODS This was a cross-sectional study using the data from the 2015 Indonesia Global School-based Student Health Survey. Binary logistic regression was used to assess the influences of main independent variables - social environmental factors (i.e., peer support, having close friends, bullying victimisation, physical fight, physical attack, parental supervision, connectedness, bonding), demographic characteristics, and health-related behaviours on the measures of psychological distress (loneliness, anxiety-induced sleep disturbance, and a combination of both measures as psychological distress). RESULTS The prevalence of psychological distress measured as loneliness, anxiety-induced sleep disturbance, and combined psychological distress was 6.12%, 4.52%, and 8.04%, respectively. Findings from multivariate analyses indicated that bullying victimisation, physical attack, experience of hunger (a proxy of socioeconomic status), and sedentary behaviour were associated with all measures of psychological distress. Meanwhile, age, gender, drug use, parental connectedness and bonding, and having no close friends were correlates of one or two measures of psychological distress. Based on gender-stratified analyses, experience of hunger, sedentary behaviour, bullying victimisation, and having no close friends were consistently associated with measures of psychological distress among both girls and boys. In addition, the influence of some social environmental factors, such as parental connectedness, peer support, and physical attack, were more salient among girls. CONCLUSIONS The findings suggest that social environmental factors, demographic characteristics, and health-related behaviours were associated with psychological distress, and the associations appeared to differ by gender. Interventions that include improving positive social environmental factors (e.g., reducing interpersonal violence, encouraging positive relationships with parents and peers) and promoting healthy behaviours (e.g., less sedentary behaviour, preventing substance use) might help reduce the risk of psychological distress among Indonesian adolescents.
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- I Gusti Ngurah Edi Putra
- Institute of Population Health, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, UK
- Mandala Data, Denpasar, Indonesia
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- Health Polytechnic Kartini Bali, Denpasar, Indonesia
- Mandala Data, Denpasar, Indonesia
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- Health Polytechnic Kartini Bali, Denpasar, Indonesia
- Mandala Data, Denpasar, Indonesia
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- Department of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Udayana University, Denpasar, Indonesia
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- School of Health and Society, Faculty of the Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, Australia
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Gill PR, Arena M, Rainbow C, Hosking W, Shearson KM, Ivey G, Sharples J. Social connectedness and suicidal ideation: the roles of perceived burdensomeness and thwarted belongingness in the distress to suicidal ideation pathway. BMC Psychol 2023; 11:312. [PMID: 37803474 PMCID: PMC10557190 DOI: 10.1186/s40359-023-01338-5] [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: 02/06/2023] [Accepted: 09/19/2023] [Indexed: 10/08/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Suicide is a serious public health issue. Distress has been identified as a common risk factor, with research also suggesting that a lack of social connectedness is involved. METHODS This quantitative, cross-sectional study investigated the role of perceived burdensomeness and thwarted belongingness in the psychological distress/suicidal ideation pathway in a community sample of 480 Australian adults. RESULTS As expected, distress was found to be a strong predictor of suicidal ideation. Perceived burdensomeness and thwarted belongingness both moderated and mediated the relationship between distress and suicidal ideation. Specifically, distress was more strongly linked to suicide ideation when burdensomeness or thwarted belongingness were also high. This moderating effect was stronger for thwarted belongingness than it was for burdensomeness. These variables also mediated the pathway, in that higher distress related to higher burdensomeness and thwarted belonging, which in turn related to higher suicide ideation. This mediating effect was stronger for burdensomeness than for thwarted belonging. CONCLUSIONS Overall, the findings confirm the importance of our social relatedness in suicide. Increasing belongingness and reducing the perception of being a burden on others may be an important intervention strategy for weakening the link between distress and suicide ideation.
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- Peter Richard Gill
- Institute for Health and Sport, Victoria University, Footscray Park, Ballarat Rd, Melbourne, VIC, Australia.
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- Institute for Health and Sport, Victoria University, Footscray Park, Ballarat Rd, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- Centre for Social and Early Emotional Development (SEED), School of Psychology, Deakin University, Melbourne, Australia
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- Institute for Health and Sport, Victoria University, Footscray Park, Ballarat Rd, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- Institute for Health and Sport, Victoria University, Footscray Park, Ballarat Rd, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- Institute for Health and Sport, Victoria University, Footscray Park, Ballarat Rd, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- Institute for Health and Sport, Victoria University, Footscray Park, Ballarat Rd, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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Yusof KM, Mohd Sidik S, Mahmud R, Abdullah M, Avery-Kiejda KA, Rosli R. Association of psychological distress with arm morbidity symptoms in breast cancer survivors: outcomes from the use of PHQ-9 and GAD-7 questionnaires. Breast Cancer 2023; 30:810-819. [PMID: 37306933 DOI: 10.1007/s12282-023-01475-0] [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: 01/11/2023] [Accepted: 06/05/2023] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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BACKGROUND Although higher survival rates of breast cancer are achieved these days, breast cancer survivors are challenged with unwanted side effects from treatment or management that affect physical, functional, and psychological well-being of an individual. This study aimed to assess psychological distress status in Malaysian breast cancer survivors and factors that affected the condition. METHODS A cross-sectional study design was conducted on 162 breast cancer survivors from various breast cancer support groups in Malaysia. Psychological distress status was assessed based on depression and anxiety scores by applying the Malay version of Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) and General Anxiety Disorder (GAD-7). Both instruments were self-administered along with a set of questionnaires comprising demographic, medical history, quality of life, and upper extremity function assessment. Outcomes from the PHQ-9 and GAD-7 were analyzed for severity level of psychological distress, and its association with relevant variables, arm morbidity symptoms, as well as the duration of cancer survivorship. RESULTS The univariate analysis showed that breast cancer survivors with arm morbidities after breast surgery had a higher score of depression (5.0 vs 4.0, p = 0.011) and anxiety (3.0 vs 1.0, p = 0.026) than those who did not. Besides that, receiving fewer post-rehabilitation treatments (p = 0.049) and having a family history of cancer (p = 0.022) were correlated with higher anxiety level. The level of depression and anxiety was inversely proportionate with quality of life and positively correlated with greater disability of the arm function (p < 0.05). Subsequent analysis showed that arm morbidity symptoms including difficulties in finding a t-shirt that fits and pain in the arm area after breast cancer surgery were positively associated with a higher level of psychological distress. CONCLUSION Our study demonstrated the association between psychological distress with arm morbidities in breast cancer survivors. Given that arm morbidities can affect not only physical, but psychological well-being, continuous or serial assessment on both aspects during cancer treatment may effectively help to address mental health issue experienced by this cancer population.
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- Khairunnisa' Md Yusof
- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University Putra Malaysia, 43400, Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia
- School of Biomedical Sciences and Pharmacy, College of Medicine, Health and Wellbeing, The University of Newcastle, Sydney, NSW, 2308, Australia
- Hunter Medical Research Institute, New Lambton Heights, NSW, 2305, Australia
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- Department of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400, Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Department of Radiology, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400, Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400, Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia
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- School of Biomedical Sciences and Pharmacy, College of Medicine, Health and Wellbeing, The University of Newcastle, Sydney, NSW, 2308, Australia
- Hunter Medical Research Institute, New Lambton Heights, NSW, 2305, Australia
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University Putra Malaysia, 43400, Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia.
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Estévez-García JF, Cañas E, Estévez E. Non-Disclosure and Suicidal Ideation in Adolescent Victims of Bullying: An Analysis from the Family and School Context. PSYCHOSOCIAL INTERVENTION 2023; 32:191-201. [PMID: 37691712 PMCID: PMC10484023 DOI: 10.5093/pi2023a13] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/07/2023] [Accepted: 06/22/2023] [Indexed: 09/12/2023]
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In recent years, suicide rates among bullying victims have raised much concern among educators and health professionals. Suicide is the fourth leading cause of preventable death among adolescents, data that warn about the need to monitor the signs before victims' suicidal behavior to prevent this fatal outcome. In the present study, the role of victims' silence about their victimization situation was analysed, as well as the particular impact of family and school environments. More specifically, we examined the mediating role of the victim's non-disclosure between the parental styles (observing the father's and mother's roles separately) and the school climate, concerning suicidal ideation in victims. The sample consisted of 2,977 adolescents (48.5% boys), aged 11-17 years (M = 14.1, SD = 1.42), of whom 635 (21.3%) reported having been victims of bullying in the past year. The results showed that parental styles of rejection and indifference were positively related to victims' non-disclosure of bullying and suicidal ideation. Conversely, a positive school climate showed a negative relationship with victims' disclosure of the bullying situation and suicidal ideation. The findings also indicated that non-disclosure mediates the relationship between the mother's parental style and suicidal ideation. These findings expand knowledge about the role of bullying victims' social context and the variable disclosure with regards to suicidal ideation in adolescents victimized by peers at school.
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Hassan AM, Chu CK, Liu J, Angove R, Rocque G, Gallagher KD, Momoh AO, Caston NE, Williams CP, Wheeler S, Offodile Ii AC. A nationwide cross-sectional study on the association of patient-level factors with financial anxiety in the context of chronic medical conditions. Sci Rep 2023; 13:10363. [PMID: 37365187 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-36282-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/04/2022] [Accepted: 05/31/2023] [Indexed: 06/28/2023] Open
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Patient-level characteristics associated with the prevalence and severity of financial anxiety have yet to be described. We conducted a cross-sectional analysis of survey data assessing financial anxiety in patients with chronic medical conditions in December 2020. 1771 patients (42.6% response rate) participated in the survey. Younger age (19-35 age compared to ≥ 75 age) (β, 5.86; 95% CI 2.10-9.63), male sex (β, - 1.9; 95% CI - 3.1 to - 0.73), Hispanic/Latino race/ethnicity (compared with White patients) (β, 2.55; 95% CI 0.39-4.71), household size ≥ 4 (compare with single household) (β, 4.54; 95% CI 2.44-6.64), household income of ≥ $96,000-$119,999 (compared with ≤ $23,999) (β, - 3.2; 95% CI - 6.3 to 0.04), single marital status (compared with married) (β, 2.18; 95% CI 0.65-3.71), unemployment (β, 2.07; 95% CI 0.39-3.74), high-school education (compared with advanced degrees) (β, 3.10; 95% CI 1.32-4.89), lack of insurance coverage (compared with private insurance) (β, 6.05; 95% CI 2.66-9.45), more comorbidities (≥ 3 comorbidities compared to none) (β, 2.95; 95% CI 1.00-4.90) were all independently associated with financial anxiety. Patients who are young, female, unmarried, and representing vulnerable sub-populations are at elevated risk for financial anxiety.
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- Abbas M Hassan
- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 1400 Pressler St., Unit 1488, Houston, TX, 77030, USA
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 1400 Pressler St., Unit 1488, Houston, TX, 77030, USA
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 1400 Pressler St., Unit 1488, Houston, TX, 77030, USA
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- Division of Hematology and Oncology, Department of Medicine, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, USA
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- Section of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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- Division of Hematology and Oncology, Department of Medicine, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, USA
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- Division of Hematology and Oncology, Department of Medicine, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, USA
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- Department of Health Policy and Management, Gillings School of Global Public Health, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, USA
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 1400 Pressler St., Unit 1488, Houston, TX, 77030, USA.
- Department of Health Policy Services Research, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA.
- Baker Institute for Public Policy, Rice University, Houston, TX, USA.
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Shamsuddin S, Davis K, Moorhouse L, Mandizvidza P, Maswera R, Dadirai T, Nyamukapa C, Gregson S, Chigogora S. Relationship between psychological distress, health behaviours and future reports of hypertension among adults in East Zimbabwe: a cohort study. Open Heart 2023; 10:e002346. [PMID: 37385733 DOI: 10.1136/openhrt-2023-002346] [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: 04/18/2023] [Accepted: 06/16/2023] [Indexed: 07/01/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Extensive cross-sectional evidence has demonstrated an association between psychological distress (PD) and hypertension. However, evidence on the temporal relationship is limited, especially in low-income and middle-income countries. The role of health risk behaviours including smoking and alcohol consumption in this relationship is also largely unknown. The aim of this study was to investigate the association between PD and later development of hypertension, and how this association may have been influenced by health risk behaviours, among adults in east Zimbabwe. METHODS The analysis included 742 adults (aged 15-54 years) recruited by the Manicaland general population cohort study, who did not have hypertension at baseline in 2012-2013, and who were followed until 2018-2019. In 2012-2013, PD was measured using the Shona Symptom Questionnaire, a screening tool validated for use in Shona-speaking countries including Zimbabwe (cut-off point: 7). Smoking, alcohol consumption and use of drugs (health risk behaviours) were also self-reported. In 2018-2019, participants reported if they had diagnosed with hypertension by a doctor or nurse. Logistic regression was used to assess the association between PD and hypertension. RESULTS In 2012, 10.4% of the participants had PD. The odds of new reports of hypertension were 2.04 times greater (95% CI 1.16 to 3.59) among those with PD at baseline, after adjusting for sociodemographic and health risk behaviour variables. Female gender (adjusted odds ratio, AOR 6.89, 95% CI 2.71 to 17.53), older age (AOR 2.67, 95% CI 1.63 to 4.42), and greater wealth (AOR 2.10, 95% CI 1.04 to 4.24 more wealthy, 2.88, 95% CI 1.24 to 6.67 most wealthy) were significant risk factors for hypertension. The AOR for the relationship between PD and hypertension did not differ substantially between models with and without health risk behaviours. CONCLUSION PD was associated with an increased risk of later reports of hypertension in the Manicaland cohort. Integrating mental health and hypertension services within primary healthcare may reduce the dual burden of these non-communicable diseases.
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- Shehla Shamsuddin
- Department of Health and Social Care, UK Government, London, UK
- MRC Centre for Global Infectious Disease Analysis, Imperial College London, London, UK
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- MRC Centre for Global Infectious Disease Analysis, Imperial College London, London, UK
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- MRC Centre for Global Infectious Disease Analysis, Imperial College London, London, UK
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- Manicaland Centre for Public Health Research, Biomedical Research and Training Institute, Harare, Zimbabwe
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- Manicaland Centre for Public Health Research, Biomedical Research and Training Institute, Harare, Zimbabwe
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- Manicaland Centre for Public Health Research, Biomedical Research and Training Institute, Harare, Zimbabwe
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- MRC Centre for Global Infectious Disease Analysis, Imperial College London, London, UK
- Manicaland Centre for Public Health Research, Biomedical Research and Training Institute, Harare, Zimbabwe
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- MRC Centre for Global Infectious Disease Analysis, Imperial College London, London, UK
- Manicaland Centre for Public Health Research, Biomedical Research and Training Institute, Harare, Zimbabwe
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- MRC Centre for Global Infectious Disease Analysis, Imperial College London, London, UK
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Nilsson E, Johanson S, Behm L, Bejerholm U. Public health nurses experience of mental health encounters in the context of primary health care: a constructivist grounded theory study. BMC Nurs 2023; 22:181. [PMID: 37231400 PMCID: PMC10209567 DOI: 10.1186/s12912-023-01340-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2022] [Accepted: 05/15/2023] [Indexed: 05/27/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND In primary health care people with mental health needs are often overlooked or masked with physical complaints. It has been suggested that public health nurses lack sufficient knowledge when encountering people with mental health problems. Low levels of mental health literacy among professionals are associated with negative patient outcome. There is a need to understand public health nurses process and strategies used when encountering a person with mental health problems in order to promote mental health. This study aimed to construct a theory that explains the process of public health nurses experience when encountering people with mental health problems based on their knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs about mental health. METHODS A constructivist grounded theory design was used to meet the aim of the study. Interviews were conducted with 13 public health nurses working in primary health care between October 2019 and June 2021, and the data analysis was performed according to the principles of Charmaz. RESULTS The core category, "Public health nurses as a relationship builder - to initiate the dialogue" reflected the process while the main categories "Being on your own", "Being on top of things- knowing your limits", and "Professional comfort zone" reflected conditions that were decisive for initiating a dialogue. CONCLUSION Managing mental health encounters in primary health care was a personal and complex decision-making process that depends on the public health nurses' professional comfort zone and acquired mental health literacy. Narratives of the public health nurses helped to construct a theory and understand the conditions for recognizing, managing and promoting mental health in primary health care.
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- Emmy Nilsson
- Department of Health Sciences/Mental Health, Activity and Participation, Lund University, Lund, Sweden.
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- Department of Health Sciences/Mental Health, Activity and Participation, Lund University, Lund, Sweden
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- Department of Nursing and Integrated Health Sciences, Kristianstad University, Kristianstad, Sweden
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- Department of Health Sciences/Mental Health, Activity and Participation, Lund University, Lund, Sweden
- Department of Research and development, Region Skåne, Mental Health Services, County Council of Skåne, Malmö, Sweden
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Tadic M, Terzic-Supic Z, Todorovic J, Kilibarda B, Santric-Milicevic M, Dusanovic-Pjevic M, Milicevic S. Psychological Distress in the Republic of Serbia, the Association of Social Characteristics and Substance Use on a National Representative Sample of Serbia. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2023; 20:5321. [PMID: 37047937 PMCID: PMC10094738 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph20075321] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2023] [Revised: 03/20/2023] [Accepted: 03/27/2023] [Indexed: 06/19/2023]
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This study examined the association between social characteristics, substance use, and psychological distress in a national representative sample of adults in Serbia. It was a secondary analysis of the National Survey on Lifestyles in Serbia: Substance Abuse and Gambling 2018. The study included a total of 2000 participants aged 18 to 65 from the general population in Serbia. Psychological distress was examined using the Kessler 6 questionnaire. There were a total of 945 male participants (47.3%) and 1055 (52.8%) female participants. The average age was 37.83 ± 13.61 years. The prevalence of a high risk of psychological distress was 5.2% (103/2000), while the prevalence of moderate risk of psychological distress was 15.2% (303/2000). Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that being male, having poor self-rated health, having poor subjective financial status, binge drinking in the past year, and lifetime use of any illicit drug were associated with a higher likelihood of having a high risk of psychological distress. One in six adults in Serbia has a high risk of psychological distress, while one in twenty has a moderate risk. The findings of this study urge targeted actions to protect and improve the health of people in psychological distress and drug and alcohol users.
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- Milica Tadic
- Clinic of Neurosurgery, Gamma Knife, University Clinical Centre of Serbia, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
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- Faculty of Medicine, Institute of Social Medicine, University of Belgrade, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
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- Faculty of Medicine, Institute of Social Medicine, University of Belgrade, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
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- Institute of Public Health of Serbia “Dr Milan Jovanovic Batut”, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
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- Faculty of Medicine, Institute of Social Medicine, University of Belgrade, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
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- Faculty of Medicine, Institute of Human Genetics, University of Belgrade, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
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- Clinic for Gynecology and Obstetrics, University Clinical Centre of Serbia, Faculty of Medicine, University of Belgrade, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
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Fundarò C, Casale R, Maestri R, Traversoni S, Colombo R, Salvini S, Ferretti C, Bartolo M, Buonocore M, Giardini A. Technology Assisted Rehabilitation Patient Perception Questionnaire (TARPP-Q): development and implementation of an instrument to evaluate patients' perception during training. J Neuroeng Rehabil 2023; 20:35. [PMID: 36964543 PMCID: PMC10037786 DOI: 10.1186/s12984-023-01146-3] [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: 02/08/2022] [Accepted: 01/27/2023] [Indexed: 03/26/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The introduction of technology-assisted rehabilitation (TAR) uncovers promising challenges for the treatment of motor disorders, particularly if combined with exergaming. Patients with neurological diseases have proved to benefit from TAR, improving their performance in several activities. However, the subjective perception of the device has never been fully addressed, being a conditioning factor for its use. The aims of the study were: (a) to develop a questionnaire on patients' personal experience with TAR and exergames in a real-world clinical setting; (b) to administer the questionnaire to a pilot group of neurologic patients to assess its feasibility and statistical properties. METHODS A self-administrable and close-ended questionnaire, Technology Assisted Rehabilitation Patient Perception Questionnaire (TARPP-Q), designed by a multidisciplinary team, was developed in Italian through a Delphi procedure. An English translation has been developed with consensus, for understandability purposes. The ultimate version of the questionnaire was constituted of 10 questions (5 with multiple answers), totalling 29 items, exploring the patient's performance and personal experience with TAR with Augmented Performance Feedback. TARPP-Q was then administered pre-post training in an observational, feasible, multi-centric study. The study involved in-patients aged between 18 and 85 with neurological diseases, admitted for rehabilitation with TAR (upper limb or gait). FIM scale was run to control functional performance. RESULTS Forty-four patients were included in the study. All patients answered the TARPP-Q autonomously. There were no unaccounted answers. Exploratory factor analyses identified 4 factors: Positive attitude, Usability, Hindrance perception, and Distress. Internal consistency was measured at T0. The values of Cronbach's alpha ranged from 0.72 (Distress) to 0.92 (Positive attitude). Functional Independence Measure (FIM®) scores and all TARPP-Q factors (Positive attitude, Usability, Hindrance perception, except for Distress (p = 0.11), significantly improved at the end of the treatment. A significant positive correlation between Positive attitude and Usability was also recorded. CONCLUSIONS The TARPP-Q highlights the importance of patients' personal experience with TAR and exergaming. Large-scale applications of this questionnaire may clarify the role of patients' perception of training effectiveness, helping to customize devices and interventions.
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- Cira Fundarò
- Istituti Clinici Scientifici Maugeri Spa SB IRCCS Neurophysiopathology Unit of Montescano Institute, Pavia, PV, Italy.
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- OPUSMedica PC&R, Persons, Care & Research, Piacenza, Italy
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- Istituti Clinici Scientifici Maugeri, IRCCS Department of Biomedical Engineering of Montescano Institute, Pavia, PV, Italy
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- Istituti Clinici Scientifici Maugeri IT Department, IRCCS Pavia, Pavia, PV, Italy
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- Istituti Clinici Scientifici Maugeri IRCCS Veruno, Veruno, NO, Italy
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- Istituti Clinici Scientifici Maugeri Spa SB IRCCS Neurophysiopathology Unit of Montescano Institute, Pavia, PV, Italy
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- Istituti Clinici Scientifici Maugeri IRCSS Neuromotor Rehabilitation Unit of Montescano Institute, Pavia, PV, Italy
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- Habilita Department of Rehabilitation, Neurorehabilitation Unit, HABILITA Zingonia, Ciserano, Bergamo, Italy
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- Istituti Clinici Scientifici Maugeri Spa SB IRCCS Neurophysiopathology Unit of Montescano Institute, Pavia, PV, Italy
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- Istituti Clinici Scientifici Maugeri IT Department, IRCCS Pavia, Pavia, PV, Italy
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Smartphone addiction and psychological distress among Vietnamese college students: cyber-victimization as a mediator and academic stress as a moderator. JOURNAL OF PUBLIC MENTAL HEALTH 2023. [DOI: 10.1108/jpmh-08-2022-0081] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/05/2023]
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Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to examine the mediating effect of cyber-victimization (CV) and the moderating effect of academic stress (AS) in the link between smartphone addiction (SPA) and psychological distress (PD) among a sample of Vietnamese college students.
Design/methodology/approach
A total of 423 college students participated in this study. Measures of SPA, CV, AS and PD were used for data collection. Using PROCESS macro software (Model 4 and Model 1) and the bootstrapping method, the author performed a mediation analysis and a moderation analysis.
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Results indicated a significant mediating effect of CV in the link between SPA and PD. Moreover, this relationship was moderated by AS.
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The findings could serve as a guide for future research and mental health professionals.
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Tu B, Huang C, Sitar S, Wang Y. Supervision Effects on Negative Affect and Psychological Distress: Evidence from Social Workers in China. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2023; 20:1764. [PMID: 36767131 PMCID: PMC9913909 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph20031764] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/24/2022] [Revised: 01/15/2023] [Accepted: 01/16/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Supervision is an imperative practice within the social work field. It provides social workers with support systems, ensures that social workers are adhering to professional standards, and protects clients. Research has also shown that quality supervision can improve social workers' professional capacity and reduce work stress. However, most of this research has been confined to social workers' experiences within Western countries and has been largely qualitative in nature. Thus, this study aims to examine the experience of 489 social workers based in Guangzhou, China to understand how supervision affects their negative affect and psychological distress. The findings indicate that supervision not only reduces negative affect and psychological distress amongst Chinese social workers, but also is especially effective for social workers with high job demands. When job demands are high, social workers who receive both individual and group supervision also appear to have lower negative affect and psychological distress as compared to social workers who only receive individual supervision. These findings emphasize the significance of supervision as a buffer factor to reduce negative affect and psychological distress amongst Chinese social workers who face high job demands.
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- Bin Tu
- Guangdong Research Center for NPO, Guangdong University of Foreign Studies, Guangzhou 510420, China
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- School of Social Work, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ 08901, USA
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- Law School, Rutgers University, Newark, NJ 07102, USA
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- School of Public Administration, Guangdong University of Foreign Studies, Guangzhou 510420, China
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Padilla-Fortunatti C, Munro CL, Gattamorta K. Psychological distress, social support, and family satisfaction among family members of non-COVID-19 critical care patients: A cross-sectional study. J Nurs Scholarsh 2023; 55:33-44. [PMID: 36173259 DOI: 10.1111/jnu.12812] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/17/2022] [Revised: 07/12/2022] [Accepted: 08/16/2022] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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PURPOSE This study aims to explore the associations among psychological distress, perceived social support, and family satisfaction among family members of non-COVID-19 intensive care unit (ICU) patients during the COVID-19 pandemic. DESIGN A cross-sectional study. METHODS Family members of patients with at least 48 h in the ICU and without a COVID-19 diagnosis were screened between January and March 2021. For enrolled ICU family members, five questionnaires for perceived stress (Perceived Stress Scale), anxiety symptoms (General Anxiety Disorder-7), depressive symptoms (Patient Health Questionnaire-9), perceived social support (Medical Outcomes Study Social Support Survey), and family satisfaction (Family Satisfaction with Care in the Intensive Care Unit-24) were administered by phone either in English or Spanish language. Sociodemographic and patient clinical data were also collected. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, Pearson's correlations, Mann-Whitney U, and Fisher's exact tests. FINDINGS Of 87 eligible ICU family members, 63 were enrolled (72.4%); 27% of the sample presented with clinically significant symptoms of anxiety, 25.4% with depression, and 76.2% had a high perception of social support. ICU family members with low/fair perceived social support reported statistically significantly higher perceived stress and lower family satisfaction. Perceived stress was negatively correlated with family satisfaction. Clinically significant symptoms of anxiety and depression were not statistically associated with family satisfaction or perceived social support. CONCLUSIONS While ICU admission-related stress may undermine family satisfaction, perceived social support may be positively associated with the way that ICU family members of non-COVID-19 patients evaluate the quality of care in the ICU. Knowing the factors that influence family satisfaction in the ICU may assist stakeholders and policy developers to improve family-centered care in the hospital setting. CLINICAL RELEVANCE Early screening for psychological distress and social support levels during admission should be included in updates of visiting and communication policies in the ICU. Prompt identification of family members at risk of a poor ICU experience may enhance efforts to support them, particularly in acute care settings where differentiated approaches to COVID-19 and non-COVID-19 ICU family members are established.
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- School of Nursing and Health Studies, University of Miami, Coral Gables, Florida, USA
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- School of Nursing and Health Studies, University of Miami, Coral Gables, Florida, USA
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Zhang X, Ren H, Gao L, Shia BC, Chen MC, Ye L, Wang R, Qin L. Identifying the predictors of severe psychological distress by auto-machine learning methods. INFORMATICS IN MEDICINE UNLOCKED 2023; 39:101258. [PMID: 37152204 PMCID: PMC10141788 DOI: 10.1016/j.imu.2023.101258] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/07/2023] [Revised: 04/18/2023] [Accepted: 04/24/2023] [Indexed: 05/09/2023] Open
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Social stress in daily life and the COVID-19 pandemic have greatly impacted the mental health of the population. Early detection of a predisposition to severe psychological distress is essential for timely interventions. This paper analyzed 4036 samples participating in the 2019-2020 National Health Information Trends Survey (HINTS) and identified 57 candidate predictors of severe psychological distress based on univariate chi-square and t-test analyses. Five machine learning methods, namely logistic regression (LR), automatic generalized linear models (Auto-GLM), automatic random forests (Auto-Random Forests), automatic deep neural networks (Auto-Deep learning) and automatic gradient boosting machines (Auto-GBM), were employed to model synthetic minority oversampling technique-based (SMOTE) resampled data and identify predictors of severe psychological distress. Predictors were evaluated by odds ratios in logistic models and variable importance in the other models. Forty-seven variables were identified as significant predictors of severe psychological distress, including 13 sociodemographic variables and 34 variables related to individual lifestyle and behavioral habits. Among them, new potentially relevant variables related to an individual's level of concern and trust in cancer information, exposure to health care providers, and cancer screening and awareness are included. The performance of each model was evaluated using five-fold cross-validation. The optimal model performance-wise was Auto-GBM with an accuracy of 89.75%, a precision of 89.68%, a recall of 89.31%, an F1-score of 89.48% and an AUC of 95.57%. Significant predictors of severe psychological distress were identified in this study and the value of machine learning methods in predicting severe psychological distress is demonstrated, thereby enhancing pre-prediction and clinical decision-making of severe psychological distress problems.
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- Xiaomei Zhang
- School of Statistics, University of International Business and Economics, Beijing, China
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- School of Statistics, University of International Business and Economics, Beijing, China
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- School of Law, University of International Business and Economics, Beijing, China
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- Graduate Institute of Business Administration, College of Management, Fu Jen Catholic University, New Taipei City, Taiwan
- Artificial Intelligence Development Center, Fu Jen Catholic University, New Taipei City, Taiwan
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- Graduate Institute of Business Administration, College of Management, Fu Jen Catholic University, New Taipei City, Taiwan
- Artificial Intelligence Development Center, Fu Jen Catholic University, New Taipei City, Taiwan
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- School of Public Affairs, Xiamen University, Xiamen, China
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- School of Management, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- School of Statistics, University of International Business and Economics, Beijing, China
- Dong Fureng Institute of Economic and Social Development, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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Verdaguer S, Ramya R, Hernández M, Flórez KR. Examining the Independent Association Between Acculturative Stress and Psychological Distress Among Mexican Immigrants in New York City: An Exploratory Study. Health Equity 2023; 7:197-205. [PMID: 36974196 PMCID: PMC10039280 DOI: 10.1089/heq.2022.0137] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 02/23/2023] [Indexed: 03/29/2023] Open
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Objective This study examines the association between acculturative stress and psychological distress among Mexican immigrants living in New York City. It takes account factors such as language barriers, legal status, fear of deportation, and avoidance of social health and human services, and how these factors are implicated in the mental health status of the study population. Design Study draws from a community-based sample of Mexican American adults from the Social Network of Mexican Americans study recruited from a church-based community center in the Bronx, New York. Eighty Mexican immigrants were included in this analysis. Descriptive statistics were used to display participants' characteristics. Pearson correlation and multiple regressions were run to determine the relationship between acculturative stress and psychological distress, and also with each of the items from the acculturative stress scale. Both scales have been validated among Spanish-speaking Latino immigrants. Results A significant moderate positive relationship was found between acculturative stress and psychological distress. Within the acculturative stress scale, those items related to language discrimination, evasion of health services, and feeling guilty for leaving family/friends in home country had significant associations with increased psychological distress. Conclusion The findings support the need for interventions that account for the major stressors associated with being a Mexican immigrant in the United States to prevent psychological distress, especially given the anti-immigration policies.
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- Sandra Verdaguer
- Department of Community Health and Social Sciences, CUNY Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy, New York, NY, USA
- Address correspondence to: Sandra Verdaguer, MPH, Department of Community Health and Social Sciences, CUNY Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy, 55 W 125th Street, New York, NY 10027, USA.
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- Department of Community Health and Social Sciences, CUNY Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy, New York, NY, USA
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- El Instituto: Institute of Latina/o, Caribbean and Latin America Studies of College of Liberal Arts and Science, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT, USA
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- Environmental, Occupational and Geospatial Sciences Department, CUNY Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy, New York, NY, USA
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Karim SI, Irfan F, Haris S, Al-Maflehi N, Ahmed AMA, Ponnamperuma G, Al Sayyari S, Al Faris E. Relationship Between Socio-Demographics, Study Skills and Distress Among Pakistani School Students: A Cross-Sectional Study in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Psychol Res Behav Manag 2023; 16:587-598. [PMID: 36890853 PMCID: PMC9987450 DOI: 10.2147/prbm.s394481] [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: 10/23/2022] [Accepted: 02/21/2023] [Indexed: 03/06/2023] Open
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Purpose The increasing prevalence of distress among students is of global concern. Several factors such as school and family environment and ineffective study skills could influence mental health. The study explored the rate of distress symptoms among school students' and its relationship with their study skills, stressors and demographic factors. Methods In this cross-sectional analytical study, a sample of 215 students from a community school participated in the study. Three questionnaires, demographic questionnaire, Study Skills Inventory and the Kessler Psychological Distress Scale, were used for data collection. Data were analyzed using Student's t-test, ANOVA, Pearson's correlation coefficient and stepwise linear regression. Results Response rate was 70% (n = 150). A high proportion of respondents (75%) was distressed (mean 27.28 ± 8.77). Correlation analysis showed that distress (K10 score) was negatively related to study skills (SSI total score) (r = -0.247, p = 0.002). The rate of distress symptoms was higher among female students (79%) compared to their male counterparts (72%). The factors associated with distress included negative association of teachers' level of help to develop competencies (p = 0.000, β = -0.278, R2 = 0.249), unfavorable school environment (p = 0.000, β = 0.285, R2 = 0.123), inability to cope with studies (p = 0.005, β = 0.205, R2 = 0.038), family problems (p = 0.014, β = 0.184, R2 = 0.173) and lower study skills (p = 0.031, β = -0.164, R2 = 0.270). The overall regression analysis explained 33.6% of the variance (corrected R2 = 0.336). Conclusion Higher than expected levels of distress (75%) was found in immigrant school students. Poor study skills have a significant relationship with distress. Learning environment and related stress factors were associated with distress among students. Based on the findings, it is recommended that stakeholders in education address the hidden curriculum, as it is usually unacknowledged and might affect students' wellbeing, and move from student centered to an interpersonal relation-centered education.
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- Syed Irfan Karim
- Department of Family and Community Medicine, College of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.,King Saud University Chair for Medical Education Research and Development, Department of Family and Community Medicine, College of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- King Saud University Chair for Medical Education Research and Development, Department of Family and Community Medicine, College of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- College of Dentistry, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- King Saud University Chair for Medical Education Research and Development, Department of Family and Community Medicine, College of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Medical Education, Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo, Colombo, Sri Lanka
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- Department of Family and Community Medicine, College of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.,King Saud University Chair for Medical Education Research and Development, Department of Family and Community Medicine, College of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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Błachnio A, Przepiórka A, Kot P, Cudo A, Steuden S. The role of emotional functioning in the relationship between health anxiety and cyberchondria. CURRENT PSYCHOLOGY 2022; 42:1-11. [PMID: 36570057 PMCID: PMC9762653 DOI: 10.1007/s12144-022-04126-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 12/05/2022] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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Access to health information can have positive effects in the form of increased health awareness. However, self-diagnosis based on information available on websites can be dangerous, causing distress as an increasing amount of time is spent on searching. The main aim of the study was to determine the role of emotional functioning in the relationship between health anxiety and cyberchondria. The study included N = 615 participants aged 18 to 83 years (M = 43.86, SD = 14.57). The authors used the Cyberchondria Severity Scale, the Short Health Anxiety Inventory, the Life Orientation Test, the Difficulties in Emotion Regulation Scale, and the Kessler 6 Psychological Distress Scale. The results demonstrate that health anxiety is significantly related to cyberchondria and that pessimism and difficulties in emotion regulation act as mediators in this relationship. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s12144-022-04126-3.
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- Agata Błachnio
- Institute of Psychology, The John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin, Al. Racławickie 14, 20-950 Lublin, Poland
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- Institute of Psychology, The John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin, Al. Racławickie 14, 20-950 Lublin, Poland
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- Institute of Psychology, The John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin, Al. Racławickie 14, 20-950 Lublin, Poland
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- Institute of Psychology, The John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin, Al. Racławickie 14, 20-950 Lublin, Poland
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- Institute of Psychology, The John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin, Al. Racławickie 14, 20-950 Lublin, Poland
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Williams SZ, Lewis CF, Muennig P, Martino D, Pahl K. Self-reported anxiety and depression problems and suicide ideation among black and latinx adults and the moderating role of social support. J Community Health 2022; 47:914-923. [PMID: 35921053 DOI: 10.1007/s10900-022-01127-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 07/15/2022] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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Suicide is a critical public health problem. Over the past decade, suicide rates have increased among Black and Latinx adults in the U.S. Though depression is the most prevalent psychiatric contributor to suicide risk, Black and Latinx Americans uniquely experience distress and stress (e.g., structural adversity) that can independently operate to worsen suicide risk. This makes it important to investigate non-clinical, subjective assessment of mental health as a predictor of suicide ideation. We also investigate whether social support can buffer the deleterious impact of poor mental health on suicide ideation.We analyzed data from 1,503 Black and Latinx participants of the Washington Heights Community Survey, a 2015 survey of residents of a NYC neighborhood. Multivariable logistic regression was conducted to examine the effect of subjectively experienced problems with anxiety and depression on suicide ideation independent of depression diagnosis, and the role of social support as a moderator.Estimated prevalence of past two-week suicide ideation was 5.8%. Regression estimates showed significantly increased odds of suicide ideation among participants reporting moderate (OR = 8.54,95% CI = 2.44-29.93) and severe (OR = 16.84,95% CI = 2.88-98.46) versus no problems with anxiety and depression, after adjustment for depression diagnosis. Informational support, i.e., having someone to provide good advice in a crisis, reduced the negative impact of moderate levels of anxiety and depression problems on suicide ideation.Findings suggest that among Black and Latinx Americans, subjective feelings of anxiety and depression account for a significant portion of the suicide ideation risk related to poor mental health. Further, social support, particularly informational support, may provide protection against suicide ideation.
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- Sharifa Z Williams
- Center for Research on Cultural and Structural Equity in Behavioral Health, Division of Social Solutions & Services Research, Nathan S. Kline Institute for Psychiatric Research, 140 Old Orangeburg Road, Bldg. 35, 10962-1159, Orangeburg, NY, USA. .,Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ, USA.
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- Center for Research on Cultural and Structural Equity in Behavioral Health, Division of Social Solutions & Services Research, Nathan S. Kline Institute for Psychiatric Research, 140 Old Orangeburg Road, Bldg. 35, 10962-1159, Orangeburg, NY, USA.,Department of Psychiatry, New York University Grossman School of Medicine, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Health Policy and Management, Mailman School of Public Health, Columbia University, New York, NY, USA
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- Center for Research on Cultural and Structural Equity in Behavioral Health, Division of Social Solutions & Services Research, Nathan S. Kline Institute for Psychiatric Research, 140 Old Orangeburg Road, Bldg. 35, 10962-1159, Orangeburg, NY, USA
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- Center for Research on Cultural and Structural Equity in Behavioral Health, Division of Social Solutions & Services Research, Nathan S. Kline Institute for Psychiatric Research, 140 Old Orangeburg Road, Bldg. 35, 10962-1159, Orangeburg, NY, USA.,Department of Psychiatry, New York University Grossman School of Medicine, New York, NY, USA
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Serrano JO, Reyes MES. Bending not breaking: coping among Filipino University students experiencing psychological distress during the Global Health Crisis. CURRENT PSYCHOLOGY 2022; 42:1-11. [PMID: 36406854 PMCID: PMC9647747 DOI: 10.1007/s12144-022-03823-3] [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] [Received: 06/07/2022] [Revised: 08/18/2022] [Accepted: 09/25/2022] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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The impact of the global health crisis on students' mental health has been well documented. While most of the studies looked into the psychological impact of the coronavirus disease, the process of coping with psychological distress as experienced by university students in the Philippines remains unexamined. Cognizant of the dearth in literature, this grounded theory study purports to investigate and understand the coping processes among 20 Filipino university students. A comprehensive model highlights Filipino university students' coping techniques with psychological distress through vertical and horizontal analysis of the field text, open, axial, and selective coding. To ensure the trustworthiness and truthfulness of the theory and for refinement and consistency, triangulation, peer debriefing, and member checking validation strategies were likewise employed. The novel and distinct B.E.N.D. Model of Coping with Psychological Distress illustrates a substantive four-phased process symbolic of the challenges that a bamboo tree underwent, namely: (1) Befuddling Phase, (2) Enduring Phase, (3) Navigating Phase, and (4) Developing Phase. The phases that emerged had the advanced appreciable understanding of the university students' coping processes that may provide evidence-based information in crafting programs and specific interventions to support and safeguard students' mental health.
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- Jennifer O. Serrano
- The Graduate School, University of Santo Tomas, Manila, Philippines
- Department of Guidance and Counseling, Quirino State University, Quirino, Philippines
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- The Graduate School, University of Santo Tomas, Manila, Philippines
- Department of Psychology, College of Science, University of Santo Tomas, Manila, Philippines
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Labra-Valerdi P, Chacón-Moscoso S, Sanduvete-Chaves S. Predictive Factors of Mental Health in Survivors of Intimate Partner Violence in Chile. JOURNAL OF INTERPERSONAL VIOLENCE 2022; 37:NP19447-NP19467. [PMID: 34715759 PMCID: PMC9679563 DOI: 10.1177/08862605211042810] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Studies about violence against women specific to the Chilean population are scarce. As a result, government treatment programs lack a local perspective. Predictor variables were analyzed in the mental health of Chilean women who have survived intimate partner abuse. Two hundred and two women who made regular visits to public Women's Centers participated in the study; on average, they had survived 11 years of abuse. Logistic regression analyses were conducted to determine what variable/s in the history of violence best predicted the mental health variables. Among other protective factors, an increase in both resilience and the time since the last violent episode yielded a reduction in levels of general psychological distress (B = -1.836, p < .001 and B = 1.117, p < .001 respectively), post-traumatic stress disorder (B = -1.243, p = .002 and B = 1.221, p < .001 respectively), and depression (B = -1.822, p < .001 and B = 1.433, p < .001 respectively). The study also noted risk factors such as a high level of additional stressors, which in turn led to increased levels of general psychological distress (B = 1.007, p = .005), post-traumatic stress disorder (B = 0.928, p = .013), and depression (B = 1.061, p = .016). The Women's Center is the place where women feel most supported. To improve the effectiveness of treatments at these centers and aid in the recovery of women who have suffered from intimate partner violence, the predictive factors significantly related to mental health should be taken into account. This means prioritizing cases where the last episode of violence was more recent, addressing additional stressors, and promoting resilience.
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Dang-Van T, Vo-Thanh T, Usman M, Nguyen N. Investigating employees' deviant work behavior in the hotel industry during COVID-19: Empirical evidence from an emerging country. TOURISM MANAGEMENT PERSPECTIVES 2022; 44:101042. [PMID: 36339491 PMCID: PMC9618442 DOI: 10.1016/j.tmp.2022.101042] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/31/2021] [Revised: 10/13/2022] [Accepted: 10/25/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Employees in the hotel industry are among the most vulnerable groups that have been severely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Anchored on the general strain theory, transactional theory of stress and coping, and theory of justice, this study investigates the mechanism through which hotel employees' perceived job insecurity affects their deviant work behavior during the COVID-19 pandemic. A survey method was used to collect three-wave sample data from 988 hotel employees in popular tourist destinations in Vietnam. Multivariate data analysis reveals a positive relationship between perceived job insecurity and deviant work behavior, and this relationship is mediated by psychological distress. Furthermore, abusive supervision positively moderates the association between psychological distress-deviant work behavior and the indirect influence of perceived job insecurity on deviant work behavior through psychological distress. These findings are useful for hotel managers seeking to manage and develop employees in a global health crisis such as COVID-19.
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- Thac Dang-Van
- School of International Business, Xiamen University Tan Kah Kee College, Fujian, China
- Department of Business Administration, Dong Nai Technology University, Bien Hoa, Vietnam
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- Department of Marketing, CEREGE (UR 13564), Excelia Business School, 102 rue de Coureilles, 17024 La Rochelle, France
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- NUST Business School, National University of Sciences and Technology, Islamabad, Pakistan
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- Asia Pacific College of Business and Law, Charles Darwin University, Darwin City, Australia
- Center of Science and Technology Research and Development, Thuongmai University, Hanoi, Vietnam
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Chaudhry MM, Banta JE, McCleary K, Mataya R, Banta JM. Psychological distress, structural barriers, and health services utilization among U.S. adults: National Health interview survey, 2011–2017. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MENTAL HEALTH 2022. [DOI: 10.1080/00207411.2022.2123694] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/14/2022]
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- Maham M. Chaudhry
- School of Public Health, Loma Linda University, Loma Linda, California, USA
- Loma Linda University, Loma Linda, California, USA
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- School of Public Health, Loma Linda University, Loma Linda, California, USA
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- School of Public Health, Loma Linda University, Loma Linda, California, USA
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- School of Public Health, Loma Linda University, Loma Linda, California, USA
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- School of Business, La Sierra University, Riverside, California, USA
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Griffin L, Hosking W, Gill PR, Shearson K, Ivey G, Sharples J. The Gender Paradox: Understanding the Role of Masculinity in Suicidal Ideation. Am J Mens Health 2022; 16:15579883221123853. [PMID: 36121234 PMCID: PMC9490473 DOI: 10.1177/15579883221123853] [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: 01/26/2023] Open
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It is important to understand the role of social determinants, such as gender, in suicidal ideation. This study examined whether conformity to specific masculine norms, particularly high self-reliance and emotional self-control, moderated the relationship between psychological distress and suicidal ideation for men. The other norms explored were those pertaining to behavioral-emotional or social hierarchy status aspects of masculinity, and whether they moderated the psychological distress-suicidal ideation relationship for men and women. The Conformity to Masculine Norms Inventory, the Kessler Psychological Distress Scale, and the Suicidal Ideation Attributes Scale were administered to an Australian community sample in an online survey (n = 486). As predicted, higher psychological distress was associated with higher suicidal ideation. Self-reliance enhanced the relationship and was the only moderator among men. High self-reliance levels might be an important indicator of risk, which can be used when assessing and working with men who are hesitant to openly discuss suicidal ideation with clinicians. For female participants, higher endorsement of behavioral-emotional norms and lower conformity to social hierarchy status norms appear to increase suicide risk in the presence of psychological distress. Our findings suggest that high self-reliance is of particular concern for men experiencing psychological distress. It is also important to consider the roles of masculine norm endorsement in the psychological distress-suicidal ideation relationship among women.
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- Laura Griffin
- Institute for Health and Sport, Victoria University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Institute for Health and Sport, Victoria University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Institute for Health and Sport, Victoria University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia,Peter Richard Gill, Institute for Health and Sport, Victoria University, Footscray Park, Ballarat Rd, Melbourne 3011, Victoria, Australia.
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- Institute for Health and Sport, Victoria University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Institute for Health and Sport, Victoria University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Institute for Health and Sport, Victoria University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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Salihu D, Wong EML, Kwan RYC, Ho GWK, Chutiyami M, Surajo KS, Bello UM, Ibrahim AA, Ali MU, Wang S, Bashir K, Jalo HA, Haddad MM, Suleiman AD, Ajio DK, Ali GM, Leung DYP. Anxiety, depression and stress among internally displaced persons and host community in an armed conflict region: A comparative study. Psychiatry Res 2022; 315:114700. [PMID: 35803168 DOI: 10.1016/j.psychres.2022.114700] [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: 12/01/2021] [Revised: 06/23/2022] [Accepted: 06/25/2022] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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This study compares the psychological profile of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) and individuals living in host communities in the war-affected setting. We conducted a cross-sectional survey from October-November 2019. Subjects were recruited from six IDPs camps and the surrounding host communities within the metropolis of Maiduguri, Nigeria by convenience sampling. Data were collected using the Hausa version of Depression Anxiety Stress Scale-21, and analysed by logistic regression using adjusted odds ratio (AOR) at 95% Confidence Interval (CI). A total of 562 subjects were recruited. Living in IDP camp was the most significantly predictor of depression, anxiety, and stress. The common predictors were living in an IDP camp, and marital status (separated). Aged 18-29years was a protective factor compared to those ≥50years. Living in IDP camps, separated from partners, lack of education and pre-conflict employment were significant predictors of depression, anxiety and stress.
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- D Salihu
- School of Nursing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, HKSAR, China.
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- School of Nursing, Tung Wah College, HKSAR, China
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- School of Nursing, Tung Wah College, HKSAR, China.
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- School of Nursing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, HKSAR, China
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- School of Nursing, Institute of Health and Management, Sydney, Australia
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- Department of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, College of Health Sciences, Bayero University Kano, Kano, Nigeria
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- Department of Physiotherapy and paramedicine, Glasgow Caledonian University, Glasgow, United Kingdom
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- Department of Physiotherapy, Muhammad Abdullahi Wase Teaching Hospital, Hospitals Management Board, Kano, Nigeria
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- Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, the Hong Kong Polytechnic University, HKSAR, China
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- School of Nursing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, HKSAR, China
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- Department of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, College of Health Sciences, Bayero University Kano, Kano, Nigeria
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- State Specialist Hospital, Damaturu, Damaturu, Yobe State, Nigeria
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- Department of Nursing, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, College of Health Sciences, Bayero University Kano, Kano, Nigeria
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- Shehu Sule College of Nursing and Midwifery, Damaturu, Damaturu, Yobe State, Nigeria
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- Department of Nursing Science, Faculty of Medical Sciences University of Jos, Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria
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- 461 Nigerian Air Force Hospital, Kaduna, Kaduna State, Nigeria
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- School of Nursing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, HKSAR, China
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Brief Screening for Distress among Healthcare Professionals: Psychometric Properties of the Physician Well-Being Index—Spanish Version. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:ijerph19159451. [PMID: 35954808 PMCID: PMC9368125 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19159451] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2022] [Revised: 07/25/2022] [Accepted: 07/27/2022] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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Background: The Physician Well-Being Index (PWBI) is a brief, valid, reliable self-assessment instrument to identify health professionals’ distress and those in need of an intervention. Objective: to evaluate the construct, predictive validity (of depression, suicidal ideation, insomnia, and generalized anxiety), and internal consistency of the 7-item Spanish version of the PWBI (PWBI-S). Methods: out of a national population of approximately 1 million Mexican healthcare professionals, a sample of 3506 subjects (42.0% physicians, 28.7% nurses and 29.3% psychologists) completed an online survey between 17 April and 7 May 2020, at the time of the COVID-19 case cluster transmission scenario in Mexico. Results: In the three sub-samples, PWBI-S’s Confirmatory factor analyses (adding residual covariances) exhibited adequate goodness of fit indices for the PWBS original unidimensional model. Overall Cronbach’s alphas were 0.89 for physicians, 0.90 for nurses, and 0.86 for psychologists. Univariate logistic regression models showed that a cutoff point of 3 on the total score of the PWBI-S was generally related to the presence of depression, suicidal ideation, and insomnia, but not with generalized anxiety among nurses and psychologists. When trying with a cutoff point of 3, a relationship with GA was shown in psychologists, but not in nurses. Conclusions: our findings suggest that PWBI-S is a valid, reliable measure for clinical and research purposes in the field.
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Shawon MSR, Jahan E, Rouf RR, Hossain FB. Psychological distress and unhealthy dietary behaviours among adolescents aged 12-15 years in nine South-East Asian countries: a secondary analysis of the Global School-Based Health Survey data. Br J Nutr 2022; 129:1-10. [PMID: 35856273 DOI: 10.1017/s0007114522002306] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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It is unclear whether there is any association between psychological distress and unhealthy dietary habits among adolescents in low- and middle-income countries. We aimed to estimate the prevalence of these factors in South-East Asia region and investigate their associations. We used data from the Global School-based Health Survey for nine South-East Asian countries. Psychological distress was defined by presence of ≥ 2 factors from loneliness, anxiety, suicide ideation, suicide planning and suicide attempt. We assessed inadequate fruit intake, inadequate vegetable intake, daily soft drink and weekly fast-food consumption. We used random-effects meta-analysis to estimate pooled prevalence. Logistic regressions were used to estimate OR of unhealthy dietary behaviours for psychological distress. Among 30 013 adolescents (56 % girls) aged 12-15 years, the prevalence of psychological distress was 11·0 %, with girls reporting slightly higher than boys (11·8 % v. 10·1 %). The prevalence of inadequate fruit intake, inadequate vegetable intake, daily soft drink consumption and weekly fast-food consumption was 42 %, 26 %, 40 % and 57 %, respectively. Psychological distress was associated with inadequate fruit intake (pooled OR = 1·20, 95 % CI 1·03, 1·40), inadequate vegetable intake (pooled OR = 1·17, 1·05, 1·31) and daily soft drink consumption (pooled OR = 1·14, 1·03, 1·26); but not with weekly fast-food consumption (pooled OR = 1·13, 0·96, 1·31). We observed substantial cross-country variations in prevalence and OR estimates. In conclusion, South-East Asian adolescents have significant burden of psychological distress and unhealthy dietary behaviours, with those having psychological distress are more likely to have unhealthy dietary behaviours. Our findings will guide preventative interventions and inform relevant policies around adolescent nutrition in the region.
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- Department of Health Systems and Populations, Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia
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- Shaheed Suhrawardy Medical College, Sher-E-Bangla Nagar, Dhaka, Bangladesh
- Department of Emerging and Neglected Diseases, Biomedical Research Foundation (BRF), Bangladesh
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Gullett LR, Alhasan DM, Jackson WB, Jackson CL. Employment Industry and Occupational Class in Relation to Serious Psychological Distress in the United States. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:8376. [PMID: 35886224 PMCID: PMC9320061 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19148376] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2022] [Revised: 06/27/2022] [Accepted: 06/29/2022] [Indexed: 12/10/2022]
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Occupational characteristics may influence serious psychological distress (SPD) and contribute to health inequities; yet, few studies have examined multiple employment industries and occupational classes in a large, racially diverse sample of the United States. Using data from the National Health Interview Survey, we investigated employment industry and occupational class in relation to SPD in the overall population and by race/ethnicity, gender, age, household income, and health status. We created eight employment industry categories: professional/administrative/management, agricultural/manufacturing/construction, retail trade, finance/information/real estate, educational services, health care/social assistance, accommodation/food services, and public administration/arts/other services. We also created three occupational class categories: professional/management, support services, and laborers. SPD was measured using the Kessler Psychological Distress Scale and scores ≥13 indicated SPD. We adjusted for confounders and used Poisson regression to estimate prevalence ratios (PRs) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs). Among the 245,038 participants, the mean age was 41.7 ± 0.1 years, 73% were Non-Hispanic (NH)-White, and 1.5% were categorized as having SPD. Compared to the professional/administrative/management industry, working in other industries (e.g., manufacturing/construction (PR = 0.82 [95% CI: 0.70-0.95]) and educational services (PR = 0.79 [95% CI: 0.66-0.94])) was associated with lower SPD. Working in support services and laborer versus professional/management positions were both associated with 19% higher prevalence of SPD (95% CI: 1.04-1.35; 95% CI: 1.04-1.38, respectively). Furthermore, working in a support services or laborer versus professional/management position was associated with higher SPD in most employment industries. Industry-specific workplace interventions to equitably improve mental health are warranted.
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- Lauren R. Gullett
- Epidemiology Branch, National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, National Institutes of Health, Department of Health and Human Services, Research Triangle Park, Durham, NC 27709, USA; (L.R.G.); (D.M.A.)
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- Epidemiology Branch, National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, National Institutes of Health, Department of Health and Human Services, Research Triangle Park, Durham, NC 27709, USA; (L.R.G.); (D.M.A.)
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- Social & Scientific Systems, Inc., A DLH Holdings Company, Durham, NC 27703, USA;
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- Epidemiology Branch, National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, National Institutes of Health, Department of Health and Human Services, Research Triangle Park, Durham, NC 27709, USA; (L.R.G.); (D.M.A.)
- Intramural Program, National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities, National Institutes of Health, Department of Health and Human Services, Bethesda, MD 20892, USA
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Orellana L, García R, Miranda-Zapata E, Schnettler B. Effects of work-to-family enrichment on psychological distress and family satisfaction: A dyadic analysis in dual-earner parents. Scand J Psychol 2022; 63:634-647. [PMID: 35731013 DOI: 10.1111/sjop.12850] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/21/2021] [Revised: 05/27/2022] [Accepted: 06/02/2022] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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Resources that individuals acquire at work can have significant effects on their own well-being and family satisfaction, and on those of their closest family relations. Following the conservation of resources theory, this study examined the effects of work-to-family enrichment (WFE) on psychological distress (depression, anxiety, and stress) and family satisfaction (SWFaL) in different-gender dual-earner parents. The sample consisted of 473 couples - mother and father - from Temuco, Chile, who answered the Work-Family Interface scale, the Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale, and the Satisfaction with Family Scale. The analysis was conducted using the Actor-Partner Interdependence Model (APIM). Results showed that WFE was positively associated with SWFaL for both mothers and fathers (actor effects), whereas higher WFE was linked to lower psychological distress only in fathers. For mothers and fathers, psychological distress was negatively associated with their own (actor effects) and the other parent's SWFAL (partner effects). The mediating role of psychological distress was found only for fathers' WFE and their SWFaL. These results indicate that resources from work can increase family satisfaction for both fathers and mothers in dual-earner couples with adolescent children. However, in these couples, fathers acquire affective resources (positive mood) that reduce their own psychological distress, while mothers acquire skills (managing time at home more efficiently) that they invest directly in the family domain.
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- Ligia Orellana
- Centro de Excelencia en Psicología Económica y del Consumo, Núcleo de Ciencias Sociales y Humanidades, Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco, La Araucanía Region, Chile
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- Centro de Excelencia en Psicología Económica y del Consumo, Núcleo de Ciencias Sociales y Humanidades, Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco, La Araucanía Region, Chile
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- Universidad Católica de Temuco, Facultad de Educación, Centro de Investigación Escolar y Desarrollo (Cied-UCT), Temuco, La Araucanía Region, Chile.,Universidad Autónoma de Chile, Temuco, La Araucanía Region, Chile
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- Centro de Excelencia en Psicología Económica y del Consumo, Núcleo de Ciencias Sociales y Humanidades, Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco, La Araucanía Region, Chile.,Facultad de Ciencias Agropecuarias y Forestales, Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco, La Araucanía Region, Chile.,Núcleo Científico Tecnológico en Biorecursos (BIOREN-UFRO), Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco, La Araucanía Region, Chile.,Universidad Católica de Santiago de Guayaquil, Guayaquil, Ecuador
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Gullett LR, Alhasan DM, Gaston SA, Jackson WB, Kawachi I, Jackson CL. Neighborhood social cohesion and serious psychological distress among Asian, Black, Hispanic/Latinx, and White adults in the United States: a cross-sectional study. BMC Public Health 2022; 22:1191. [PMID: 35705933 PMCID: PMC9199195 DOI: 10.1186/s12889-022-13572-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/21/2022] [Accepted: 05/30/2022] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Serious psychological distress (SPD) is common and more prevalent in women, older adults, and individuals with a low-income. Prior studies have highlighted the role of low neighborhood social cohesion (nSC) in potentially contributing to SPD; however, few have investigated this association in a large, nationally representative sample of the United States. Therefore, our objective was to investigate the overall and racial/ethnic-, sex/gender-, self-rated health status-, age-, and household income-specific relationships between nSC and SPD. METHODS We used data from survey years 2013 to 2018 of the National Health Interview Survey to investigate nSC and SPD among Asian, Non-Hispanic (NH)-Black, Hispanic/Latinx, and NH-White men as well as women in the United States (N = 168,573) and to determine modification by race/ethnicity, sex/gender, self-rated health status, age, and annual household income. nSC was measured by asking participants four questions related to the trustworthiness and dependability of their neighbors. nSC scores were trichotomized into low (< 12), medium (12-14), and high (15-16). SPD was measured using the Kessler 6 psychological distress scale with scores ≥ 13 indicating SPD. After adjusting for sociodemographic, health behavior, and clinical confounders, we used Poisson regression with robust variance to estimate prevalence ratios (PRs) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs). RESULTS Among 168,573 participants, most were Non-Hispanic (NH)-White (69%), and mean age was 47 ± 0.01 years. After adjustment, low vs. high nSC was associated with a 75% higher prevalence of SPD overall (PR = 1.75 [1.59-1.92]), 4 times the prevalence of SPD among Asian men (PR = 4.06 [1.57-10.50]), 2 times the prevalence of SPD among participants in at least good health (PR = 2.02 [95% CI: 1.74-2.35]), 92% higher prevalence of SPD among participants ≥ 50 years old (PR = 1.92 [1.70-2.18]), and approximately 3 times the prevalence of SPD among Hispanic/Latinx participants with household incomes ≥ $75,000 (PR = 2.97 [1.45-6.08]). CONCLUSIONS Low nSC was associated with higher SPD in the overall population and the magnitude of the association was higher in Asian men, participants who reported good health, older participants, and Hispanic/Latinx adults with higher household incomes. Future research should continue to examine how neighborhood contexts can affect health across various sociodemographic groups, especially among groups with multiple marginalized social identities.
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- Lauren R Gullett
- Epidemiology Branch, National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, National Institutes of Health, Department of Health and Human Services, 111 TW Alexander Drive, MD A3-05, Research Triangle Park, NC, 27709, USA
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- Epidemiology Branch, National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, National Institutes of Health, Department of Health and Human Services, 111 TW Alexander Drive, MD A3-05, Research Triangle Park, NC, 27709, USA
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- Epidemiology Branch, National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, National Institutes of Health, Department of Health and Human Services, 111 TW Alexander Drive, MD A3-05, Research Triangle Park, NC, 27709, USA
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- Social and Scientific Systems, Inc., a DLH Holdings Company, NC, Durham, USA
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- Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Boston, MA, USA
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- Epidemiology Branch, National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, National Institutes of Health, Department of Health and Human Services, 111 TW Alexander Drive, MD A3-05, Research Triangle Park, NC, 27709, USA. .,Intramural Program, National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities, National Institutes of Health, Department of Health and Human Services, Bethesda, MD, USA.
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As people pay ever-increasing attention to the problems caused by psychological stress, research on its influencing factors becomes crucial. This study analyzed the Health Information National Trends Survey (HINTS, Cycle 3 and Cycle 4) data (N = 5484) and assessed the outcomes using descriptive statistics, Chi-squared tests, and t-tests. Four machine learning algorithms were applied for modeling: logistic regression (linear), random forests (RF) (ensemble), the artificial neural network (ANN) (nonlinear), and gradient boosting (GB) (ensemble). The samples were randomly assigned to a 50% training set and a 50% validation set. Twenty-six preselected variables from the databases were used in the study as predictors, and the four models identified twenty predictors of psychological distress. The essence of this paper is a binary classification problem of judging whether an individual has psychological distress based on many different factors. Therefore, accuracy, precision, recall, F1-score, and AUC were used to evaluate the model performance. The logistic regression model selected predictors by forward selection, backward selection, and stepwise regression; variable importance values were used to identify predictors in the other three machine learning methods. Of the four machine learning models, the ANN exhibited the best predictive effect (AUC = 73.90%). A range of predictors of psychological distress was identified by combining the four machine learning models, which would help improve the performance of the existing mental health screening tools.
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Nuñez-Fadda SM, Castro-Castañeda R, Vargas-Jiménez E, Musitu-Ochoa G, Callejas-Jerónimo JE. Impact of Bullying-Victimization and Gender over Psychological Distress, Suicidal Ideation, and Family Functioning of Mexican Adolescents. CHILDREN (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 9:747. [PMID: 35626924 PMCID: PMC9140152 DOI: 10.3390/children9050747] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/23/2022] [Revised: 05/12/2022] [Accepted: 05/17/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Bullying victimization is strongly associated with increased psychological distress and suicide in adolescents and poor family functioning. Knowledge of gender differences influencing these factors will improve the prevention of mental problems and suicide in victimized adolescents. A total of 1685 Mexican secondary students, 12-17 years old (m = 13.65), of whom 54% were girls, responded to a standardized scale questionnaire to analyze such differences. Based on the statistical analysis, girls reported significantly lower family functioning and higher psychological distress and suicidal ideation than boys. The cluster analysis classified adolescents into high (5.78%), moderate (24.07%), and no-victimization (69.76%) groups. Boys predominated in the high (3.1%) and moderate-victimization (12.4%) clusters, and girls in the no-victimization group (39.51%). Multivariate statistical analyses found significant differences between the three groups, with the highest means of psychological distress and suicidal ideation and lowest family functioning in the high-victimization group. Only for suicidal ideation, there was an interaction between gender and the degree of victimization, with girls showing a higher increase of suicidal ideation than boys in the same cluster. Conclusions: Early detection and intervention in bullying-victimized adolescents, aiming to decrease psychological distress and suicidal ideation and strengthen family functioning, should consider contextual gender differences for effective prevention of mental health problems and suicide in adolescents.
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- Silvana Mabel Nuñez-Fadda
- Department of Psychology, Coast University Center, University of Guadalajara, Puerto Vallarta 48280, Mexico; (R.C.-C.); (E.V.-J.)
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- Department of Psychology, Coast University Center, University of Guadalajara, Puerto Vallarta 48280, Mexico; (R.C.-C.); (E.V.-J.)
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- Department of Psychology, Coast University Center, University of Guadalajara, Puerto Vallarta 48280, Mexico; (R.C.-C.); (E.V.-J.)
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- Department of Education and Social Psychology, University of Pablo de Olavide, 41013 Seville, Spain; (G.M.-O.); (J.E.C.-J.)
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Qiu S, Zhang R. The Relationship Between Workplace Incivility and Psychological Distress: The Moderating Role of Servant Leadership. Workplace Health Saf 2022; 70:459-467. [PMID: 35491882 DOI: 10.1177/21650799221084067] [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: 02/03/2023]
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BACKGROUND The relationship between workplace incivility and psychological distress among nurses has been well-documented in the nursing literature. Management practices to reduce the negative impact are less clear. This study aimed to examine perceived servant leadership as a moderator between workplace incivility and psychological distress among nurses in Chinese hospitals. METHODS This study used a cross-sectional design and was conducted between September and October 2020. We recruited 1,604 nurses from 13 Chinese hospitals across different regions in China ranging from 18 to 55 years in age (M = 28.48 years, SD = 6.53 years). Multiple linear regression was used to analyze the data. FINDINGS The results showed that workplace incivility (β = 0.40, p < .001) and perceived servant leadership (β = -0.13, p < .001), as well as their interaction (β = -0.11, p = .002), predicted nurses' psychological distress. Perceived servant leadership moderates the relationship between workplace incivility and psychological distress. CONCLUSIONS/APPLICATION TO PRACTICE Servant leaders can create an ethical work climate, display empathy and compassion, and facilitate resilience. Our findings can assist hospital management with support from occupational health providers to recruit, train, and assess nursing supervisors. Also, occupational health providers in collaboration with nursing administration can monitor incivility, psychological distress, servant leadership levels, and impact.
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