Mental Health Outcomes of Combinations of Sexual, Psychological, and Physical Abuse Experiences: Distress, Trauma, and Coping

2012 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christina M. Dardis ◽  
Christine A. Gidycz
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Health Outcomes ◽  
Physical Abuse ◽  
Mental Health Outcomes ◽  
And Coping

Mental Health Consequences of Childhood Physical Abuse in Chinese Populations

2016 ◽  
Vol 17 (5) ◽  
pp. 571-584 ◽  
Author(s):  
Patrick Ip ◽  
Rosa S. Wong ◽  
Sophia L. Li ◽  
Ko Ling Chan ◽  
Frederick K. Ho ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Health Outcomes ◽  
Physical Abuse ◽  
Effect Size ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Physical Punishment ◽  
Mental Health Outcomes ◽  
Childhood Physical Abuse ◽  
Chinese Populations ◽  
Chinese Subjects

Objective: Childhood physical abuse (CPA) can lead to adverse mental health outcomes in adulthood, but its potential impact on Chinese populations is still unclear. This meta-analysis is the first to examine the association between CPA and mental health outcomes in Chinese populations. Study Design: Studies published before December 31, 2014 were identified from Embase, CINAHL, Scopus, PsycINFO, PubMed, and Chinese National Knowledge Infrastructure databases. Studies with data on the association between CPA and mental health outcomes from Chinese subjects were included. Twenty-four studies were initially identified but two were excluded because of poor quality. Two reviewers independently extracted data to generate summary effect sizes using a random-effects meta-analytic model. A priori subgroup and sensitivity analyses were performed to evaluate heterogeneity and bias in these studies. Results: Our meta-analysis of 22 studies found a significant positive association between CPA and overall mental health outcomes among all Chinese subjects (pooled effect size: odds ratio [ OR] = 2.16, 95% confidence interval [CI] = [1.87, 2.49]) and among community samples (pooled effect size: OR = 2.06, 95% CI [1.71, 2.48]). Based on the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition, Text Revision, diagnostic criteria, CPA was more strongly associated with Axis II ( OR = 2.62, 95% CI [2.13, 3.22]) than Axis I disorders ( OR = 1.85, 95% CI [1.58, 2.17]). Conclusions: The detrimental effects of CPA on mental health outcomes in Chinese populations were comparable to, if not more than, the West. Contrary to the Chinese belief that physical punishment is a safe way to discipline children, our findings highlight the potential harm to mental health and the need to change this parenting practice.

Interpersonal Violence and Mental Health Outcomes: Mediation by Self-efficacy and Coping

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-17
Author(s):  
Eunice Magalhães ◽  
John Grych ◽  
Célia Ferreira ◽  
Carla Antunes ◽  
Ana Prioste ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Health Outcomes ◽  
Interpersonal Violence ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Mental Health Outcomes ◽  
And Coping

scholarly journals Factors associated with mental health outcomes among medical residents exposed to COVID-19

BJPsych Open ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (S1) ◽  
pp. S232-S232
Author(s):  
Mohamed Adil Shah Khoodoruth ◽  
Sami Ouanes ◽  
Malek Smida ◽  
Zerak Al-Salihy ◽  
Saleem Al Nuaimi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Health Outcomes ◽  
Coping Strategies ◽  
Coping Style ◽  
Mental Health Outcomes ◽  
Medical Residents ◽  
Front Line ◽  
And Coping ◽  
Junior Residents

AimsThe aims of our study were to assess and to examine i. the psychological impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on medical residents working on the front and second line, ii. the association between coping strategies, resilience and optimism and different mental health outcomes like stress, anxiety, and depression among the medical residents’ workers during the COVID-19 pandemic, and iii. the coping strategies used on the same sample with consideration of different factors like seniority, frontliner, gender and coping style.MethodAn electronic survey was sent to all medical residents in Qatar. Depression, anxiety and stress were assessed by the Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale – 21 Items. Professional quality of life was measured by the Professional Quality of Life measure. The coping mechanisms were assessed with the Brief-COPE, resilience by the Brief Resilience Scale, and optimism by the Revised Life Orientation Test (LOT-R).ResultOf the 640 medical residents contacted, 127 (20%) responded. A considerable proportion of residents reported symptoms of depression (42.5%), anxiety (41.7%) and stress (30.7%). Multivariate analysis of variance showed significant effects of seniority in residency, with junior residents having poorer outcomes. In addition, there was a statistically significant interaction effect with moderate effect sizes between gender and working on the front line, as well as gender, working on the front line and seniority, on mental health outcomes. The most commonly used coping strategies were acceptance, religion, and active coping. The least reported coping strategies were substance use and denial. Avoidant coping style scores were higher among junior residents (p = .032) and non-COVID-19 frontliners (p = .039). Optimism LOT-R score was higher in senior than in junior residents (p < .001). Another important finding is that optimism and resilience were associated with better mental health outcomes. In addition, we find that avoidant coping style is highly associated with depression.ConclusionThe COVID-19 pandemic may have a negative impact on junior residents’ mental health. Preventive measures to reduce stress levels and easy access to professional mental health services are crucial. This study also raises awareness among residency programs on the psychological and coping responses and strategies of medical residents.

Mental Health Among Adolescents from Returned Portuguese Immigrant Families

2010 ◽  
Vol 69 (3) ◽  
pp. 131-139 ◽  
Author(s):  
Félix Neto
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Health Outcomes ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Immigrant Families ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Mental Health Outcomes ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Older Adolescents ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Portuguese Adolescents

This study investigated mental health problems and their predictors among adolescents from returned immigrant families. The sample consisted of 360 returned adolescents (mean age = 16.8 years; SD = 1.9). The mean duration of a sojourn in Portugal for the sample was 8.2 years (SD = 4.5). A control group of 217 Portuguese youths were also included in the study. Adolescents from immigrant families reported mental health levels similar to those of Portuguese adolescents who have never migrated. Girls showed more mental health problems than boys. Younger adolescents showed fewer mental health problems than older adolescents. Adaptation variables contributed to mental health outcomes even after acculturation variables were accounted for. Implications of the study for counselors are discussed.

Does peer support improve mental health outcomes? Results from an RCT among HIV-positive men and women

2008 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jane M. Simoni ◽  
David Huh ◽  
Samantha Yard ◽  
Kimberly F. Balsam ◽  
Keren Lehavot ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Health Outcomes ◽  
Peer Support ◽  
Mental Health Outcomes ◽  
Hiv Positive ◽  
Men And Women ◽  
Hiv Positive Men
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