Adolescent sexual activity and pregnancy: Socioenvironmental problems, physical health, and mental health

Summary Background: The global crisis that began in 2007 has been the most prolonged economic recession since 1929. It has caused worldwide tangible costs in terms of cuts in employment and income, which have been widely recognised also as major social determinants of mental health (1, 2). The so-called “Great Recession” has disproportionately affected the most vulnerable part of society of the whole Eurozone (3). Across Europe, an increase in suicides and deaths rates due to mental and behavioural disorders was reported among those who lost their jobs, houses and economic activities as a consequence of the crisis.

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The Contribution of Gender and Power to Perceptions of Physical Health, Mental Health, and Happiness: The National Social Life, Health, and Aging Project

International Journal of Innovative Research in Medical Science ◽

10.23958/ijirms/vol02-i02/11 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 02 (02) ◽

pp. 569-576

Author(s):

Michelle Odlum ◽

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Michael Preston, PhD, MPH ◽

Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

Physical Health ◽

Social Life ◽

Gender And Power

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National Identification, A Social Cure for COVID-19? Evidence From 67 Countries

10.31234/osf.io/294r5 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Eric Bonetto ◽

Sylvain Delouvée ◽

Yara Mahfud ◽

Jais Adam-Troian

Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

Physical Health ◽

Perceived Risk ◽

Mixed Model ◽

Health Benefits ◽

Well Being ◽

Negative Consequences ◽

National Identification ◽

The Social ◽

Mental Health Benefits

Social distancing and mass quarantines were implemented worldwide in response to the current COVID-19 pandemic. Prior research on the effects of social isolation has shown that such measures bear negative consequences for population health and well-being. Conversely, a growing body of evidence suggests that feeling positively identified with a group is associated with a range of physical and mental health benefits. This effect is referred to as the social cure and generalizes to various identities. In line with these findings, this study tested whether national identification could promote wellbeing and physical health during the COVID-19 pandemic. To do so, we used survey data conducted among 67 countries (N = 46,450) which included measures of wellbeing, national identification, and subjective physical health. Mixed-model analyses revealed that national identity was indeed associated with wellbeing - despite adjustment on social belonging, COVID-19 perceived risk, exposure, and ideology. This effect did not extend to subjective health. These results suggest that the mere feeling of belonging to a national group may have mental health benefits and could be leveraged by governments. We discuss the implications of our findings within the social cure framework and their relevance for population mental health under COVID-19.

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TATUS KESEHATAN MENTAL PASIEN GOUT ARHTRITIS DI KOTA TOMOHON

Jurnal Kesehatan Bakti Tunas Husada: Jurnal Ilmu-ilmu Keperawatan, Analis Kesehatan dan Farmasi ◽

10.36465/jkbth.v19i2.501 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 19 (2) ◽

pp. 226

Author(s):

Desi Desi

Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

Health Status ◽

Physical Health ◽

Quantitative Research ◽

Survey Methods ◽

Physical Symptoms ◽

Study Data ◽

Mental Health Status ◽

Physical Health Problems ◽

Descriptive Approach

Gout Arthritis is a disease known as gout, but in certain conditions this disease can cause physical symptoms that are not visible to some people. When there are problems with physical health, other health aspects will also have an impact. The same is true for patients diagnosed with Gout Arthritis, not only physical aspects but can affect other aspects, especially when having physical symptoms such as tofi. Mental health is a condition where there is a balance between emotional, behavioral and cognitive. This is the basis of the importance of maintaining mental health for someone who does not have physical health problems and for someone who has a disease such as Gout Arthritis patients. The purpose of this study was to find out how mental health status in Gout Arthritis patients in Tomohon City. Quantitative research using a descriptive approach was used in this study. Data collection used survey methods with questionnaires. The results showed that the majority of respondents had adequate mental health (80.6%). Based on the results of the study, it was concluded that mental health status in Gout Arthritis patients in Tomohon City was at a sufficient level. These influenced by himself and the environment around them.

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Relationships between Physical and Social Behavioural Changes and the Mental Status of Homebound Residents in Hong Kong during the COVID-19 Pandemic

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health ◽

10.3390/ijerph17186653 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 17 (18) ◽

pp. 6653

Author(s):

Ben Y. F. Fong ◽

Martin C. S. Wong ◽

Vincent T. S. Law ◽

Man Fung Lo ◽

Tommy K. C. Ng ◽

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Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

Hong Kong ◽

Physical Health ◽

Negative Impact ◽

Severe Depression ◽

Social Contact ◽

Well Being ◽

Full Time ◽

Online Questionnaire ◽

Physical Strain

In Hong Kong, social distancing has been adopted in order to minimise the spread of COVID-19. This study aims to examine the changes in physical health, mental health, and social well-being experienced by local residents who were homebound during the pandemic. An online questionnaire in both Chinese and English versions was completed by 590 eligible participants from 24 April to 13 May 2020. The questionnaire found that individuals aged 18 to 25 years spent more time resting and relaxing but experienced more physical strain. Working status was associated with social contact, with participants working full-time jobs scoring higher in “maintaining social communication via electronic means” and “avoiding social activities outside the home”. Additionally, approximately one third of the participants (29.7%) had moderate to severe depression, and participants aged 18 to 25 were found to have higher scores in PHQ-9. Changes in physical health and social contact were significantly associated with developing depressive symptoms. From the results, it is clear that the COVID-19 pandemic has the potential to exert a negative impact on the mental health status of individuals.

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Self-Rated Health and Psychological Distress among Emerging Adults in Italy: A Comparison between Data on University Students, Young Workers and Working Students Collected through the 2005 and 2013 National Health Surveys

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health ◽

10.3390/ijerph18126403 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 18 (12) ◽

pp. 6403

Author(s):

Isabella Giulia Franzoi ◽

Fabrizio D’Ovidio ◽

Giuseppe Costa ◽

Angelo d’Errico ◽

Antonella Granieri

Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

University Students ◽

Physical Health ◽

Emerging Adults ◽

Lower Risk ◽

Health Surveys ◽

Poor General Health ◽

Working Students ◽

Increased Risk ◽

National Health Surveys

Background. The present study aimed at comparing self-reported physical health and mental health among university students, workers, and working students aged between 19 years and 29 years. Method. Using data from National Health Surveys held in 2005 and 2013, a cross-sectional study was conducted on 18,612 Italian emerging adults grouped into three groups: university students, workers, and working students. The odds ratios of self-reported anxiety or depression, poor general health, and poor mental health and physical health (as assessed through SF-12) were estimated through logistic regression models adjusted for potential confounders. Results. Compared with workers, students showed an increased risk of anxiety or depression and a lower risk of poor general health. Students and working students showed an increased risk of reporting weak mental health compared with that in workers, while students displayed a lower risk of poor physical health. Significant differences were not found between the 2005 and 2013 surveys. Conclusions. These results are of considerable importance for psychologists as well as educational and occupation-based institutions for planning prevention programs and clinical interventions.

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Comparative analysis of postoperative sexual dysfunction and quality of life in type a aortic dissection patients of different ages

Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery ◽

10.1186/s13019-021-01468-0 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 16 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Zeng-Rong Luo ◽

Dong-Shan Liao ◽

Liang-Wan Chen

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Mental Health ◽

Depressive Symptoms ◽

Sexual Dysfunction ◽

Aortic Dissection ◽

Physical Health ◽

The Elderly ◽

Type A Aortic Dissection ◽

Postoperative Sexual Dysfunction

Abstract Background To compare postoperative sexual dysfunction (SD) and quality of life (QOL) in Type A Aortic Dissection (AAD) Patients of Different Ages. Methods From January 2018 to December 2019, 204 AAD postoperative survivors in Union Hospital of Fujian Medical University were selected and were divided into young group (less than 50 years old) and elderly group (more than 50 years old). We evaluated SD according to the male International Erectile Dysfunction Index (IIEF-5) and female sexual function index (FSFI). The Short Form 12 Health Survey Questionnaire (SF-12) and Quality of Life Enjoyment and Satisfaction Questionnaire (Q-LES-Q) were used to investigate the QOL, Quick Inventory Depressive Symptomatology-Self Report (QIDS-SR) and the Beck Depression Inventory-II (BDI-II) to investigate depressive symptoms. Results One hundred seventy-five patients completed all the questionnaire (85.8%). The total SD prevalence rate was 38.9% (68 cases), with 27.4% of the young (20 cases) and 47.1% of the elderly (48 cases). The age of non-SD and SD patients was 49.0 ± 11.5 and 56.9 ± 10.8 years, respectively (P = 0.03). Compared with non-SD patients, the total physical health of SD patients was significantly worse (P = 0.04), however, the mental health was not significantly worse (P = 0.77); the depressive symptoms did not expressed a significant difference between the SD and non-SD groups (QIDS-SR P = 0.15, BDI-II P = 0.06). Total physical health scores in the young SD group did not show significant better than elderly SD group (P = 0.24), however, total mental health scores showed significantly worse (P = 0.04), depressive symptoms scores were significantly higher (QIDS-SR P = 0.03, BDI-II P = 0.04). Conclusion The postoperative AAD SD prevalence of elderly is higher than that of young, and the total physical health of SD patients is poorer than those without SD patients. The young SD patients did not show a significant higher physical health scores than the elderly SD patients, instead, the young SD patients were more psychologically affected than the elderly SD patients, whose mental health was worse, and depression symptoms were more obvious, suggesting that the factors affecting the QOL of postoperative SD patients are related to physical factors, but the young postoperative SD patients mainly affected by psychological factors.

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