scholarly journals Gender differences in recovery consequences among heroin dependent patients after compulsory treatment programs

2015 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jiang Haifeng ◽  
Liang Di ◽  
Du Jiang ◽  
Sun Haiming ◽  
Chen Zhikang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Gender Differences ◽  
Treatment Programs ◽  
Compulsory Treatment

scholarly journals Gender Differences in Neuropsychiatric Symptoms Among Community-Dwelling Mexican Americans Aged 80 and Older

2021 ◽  
Vol 36 ◽  
pp. 153331752110429
Author(s):  
Sadaf Arefi Milani ◽  
Phillip A Cantu ◽  
Abbey B. Berenson ◽  
Yong-Fang Kuo ◽  
Kyriakos S. Markides ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Gender Differences ◽  
Mexican Americans ◽  
Neuropsychiatric Symptoms ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Treatment Programs ◽  
Depression And Anxiety ◽  
Logistic Regression Models ◽  
Using Data ◽  
Design And Methods

Background and Objectives To assess gender differences in prevalence of neuropsychiatric symptoms (NPS) among community-dwelling Mexican Americans ≥80 years. Research Design and Methods: Using data from Wave 7 (2010–2011) of the Hispanic Established Population for the Epidemiological Study of the Elderly, we analyzed the NPS of 914 participants as determined by the Neuropsychiatric Inventory (NPI) with assessments conducted by their caregivers. Multivariate logistic regression models were used to test the association of individual NPS with gender, adjusting for relevant characteristics. Results: The average age of our sample was 86.1 years, and 65.3% were women. Over 60% of participants had at least one informant/caregiver reported NPS. After adjustment, women had lower odds than men of agitation/aggression but higher odds of dysphoria/depression and anxiety. Discussion: Recognizing gender differences in NPS phenotype could help guide development of culturally appropriate NPS screening and treatment programs.

scholarly journals Gender differences in comorbid disorders among offenders in prison substance abuse treatment programs

2008 ◽  
Vol 26 (4) ◽  
pp. 403-412 ◽  
Author(s):  
Caron Zlotnick ◽  
Jennifer G. Clarke ◽  
Peter D. Friedmann ◽  
Mary B. Roberts ◽  
Stanley Sacks ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Gender Differences ◽  
Substance Abuse ◽  
Substance Abuse Treatment ◽  
Treatment Programs ◽  
Comorbid Disorders ◽  
Abuse Treatment

Work Stress, Coping, and Gender

1998 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
pp. 79
Author(s):  
Robert J. Kirkby ◽  
Jenifer Skues
Keyword(s):  
Gender Differences ◽  
Occupational Stress ◽  
Work Stress ◽  
Stress And Coping ◽  
Three Dimensions ◽  
Treatment Programs ◽  
Stress Coping ◽  
And Gender ◽  
And Coping ◽  
Research Resources

Women constitute an increasingly large segment of the paid workforce. Nevertheless, investigators of work stress have focused predominantly on men and, largely, have ignored possible gender differences. This has led to findings, based on the study of male workers, being incorrectly applied to females. Further, the limited amount of research into work stress and coping that has been published has been vulnerable to criticisms. An analysis of research in this area suggested that gender moderates work stress in three ways: men and women are vulnerable to different stressors relating to work; they utilise different coping strategies to cope with these stressors, and they vary in their perceptions of the resources that they have available to help them to cope. It is important to direct research resources to further investigation of gender differences in these three dimensions. Such research is necessary for the development of effective preventative and treatment programs for occupational stress.

scholarly journals Internet addiction test: Croatian preliminary study

2019 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Iva Černja ◽  
Lucija Vejmelka ◽  
Miroslav Rajter
Keyword(s):  
Gender Differences ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Internet Addiction ◽  
Social Problems ◽  
Internet Usage ◽  
Self Control ◽  
Treatment Programs ◽  
School Students ◽  
Two Factors ◽  
Addiction Risk

Abstract Background Everyday internet usage is particularly significant in the population of adolescents and young people. Besides numerous benefits, internet usage brings certain risks of addictive behavior. Internet Addiction Test (IAT) is the most spread scale for measuring internet addiction. The aim of this study was to investigate internet addiction on a sample of Croatian adolescents. Methods Overall, 352 students aged between 15 and 20 from randomly selected high schools participated in the study. We have collected the data on the Internet Addiction Test along with basic demographic information. The main analyses included the factorization of IAT test and the measurement of prevalence of internet addiction with the analysis of the gender differences. Results The results showed that 3.4% of high school students reported high levels of internet addiction, while 35.4% of respondents reported some signs of addiction. Three-factor structure of IAT was obtained with dimensions: Emotional and cognitive internet preoccupation, then Neglecting work and lack of self-control and the last one is Social problems. Although the first factor has the most significant role in internet addiction risk, gender differences were found only in the last two factors, where boys have higher scores on Social Problems, while girls have higher scores on Neglecting work and lack of self-control. Conclusions Based on our results, the prevention activities should be focused on the area of ​​emotional and social competence and the responsible use of internet. Since the result show that a third of the sample show moderate signs of addiction, programs of both indicated and selective prevention should be systematically planned for the general population of adolescents as well as for the groups in risk. The obtained gender differences indicate that the preventive and treatment programs should take into account gender specifics.

Male and Female Pathological Gamblers: Bet in a Different Way and Show Different Mental Disorders

2014 ◽  
Vol 17 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dominica Díez ◽  
Núria Aragay ◽  
Mercè Soms ◽  
Gemma Prat ◽  
Miquel Casas
Keyword(s):  
Gender Differences ◽  
Pathological Gambling ◽  
Psychiatric Comorbidity ◽  
Main Type ◽  
Gambling Behavior ◽  
Demographic Variables ◽  
Slot Machines ◽  
Treatment Programs ◽  
Male And Female ◽  
Pathological Gamblers

AbstractAlthough in the last years several studies comparing male and female pathological gamblers have been published, most of them have been carried out using only samples of males. The aim of this study was to investigate gender differences in a sample of subjects diagnosed with pathological gambling (PG) attending three specialized outpatient units. Retrospective study was carried out of 96 patients (49% female and 51% male), comparing the main socio-demographic, clinical, and behavioral data. Most subjects (94%) met the criteria for pathological gambling. No significant differences between sexes were found in the severity of gambling behavior or the socio-demographic variables studied. Whereas slot machines were the main type of game for most subjects, a higher percentage of women were addicted to bingo (χ2(1, 4)= 5.19,p =.029 Cohen’sd= 0.48) and had more than one type of game as a secondary addiction χ2(1, 4)= 7.63,p =.006; Cohen’sd =0.59) . Women started gambling at a later age than men (t(94)= 2.95,p= .004; Cohen’sd =0.60), but developed a pattern of addiction faster (t(94)= 2.95,p= .004; Cohen’sd =–0.61) . Women also had higher comorbidity with other psychiatric disorders (χ2(1)= 7.28,p =.007; Cohen’sd =0.57), specifically with affective (χ2(1)= 11.31,p =.001; Cohen’sd =0.73) and personality disorders (χ2(1)= 4.71,p =.030; Cohen’sd =0.45). Our results indicate the existence of differences between women and men in the pattern of gambling behavior and in psychiatric comorbidity. These aspects should be considered in the design of treatment programs for pathological gamblers.

Gender Differences in Treatment Engagement Among a Sample of Incarcerated Substance Abusers

2007 ◽  
Vol 34 (9) ◽  
pp. 1143-1156 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michele Staton-Tindall ◽  
Bryan R. Garner ◽  
Janis T. Morey ◽  
Carl Leukefeld ◽  
Jennifer Krietemeyer ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Gender Differences ◽  
Drug Abuse ◽  
Substance Abusers ◽  
Negative Relationship ◽  
Treatment Engagement ◽  
Treatment Programs ◽  
Psychosocial Variables ◽  
Criminal Thinking ◽  
Psychosocial Dysfunction ◽  
Abuse Treatment

This article examines gender differences in treatment engagement, psychosocial variables, and criminal thinking among a sample of male and female substance abusers ( N = 2,774) enrolled in 20 prison-based treatment programs in five different states as part of the National Institute on Drug Abuse—funded Criminal Justice Drug Abuse Treatment Studies cooperative agreement. Results indicate that inmates in female treatment programs report more psychosocial dysfunction, less criminal thinking, and higher engagement than in male facilities, and there is a more negative relationship between psychosocial variables and treatment engagement (compared to male programs). Only one subscale of criminal thinking had a significant gender interaction, with males having a significantly stronger relationship between cold-heartedness and low treatment engagement. Implications for treatment interventions with a gender-specific focus are discussed.

Pathways to Adolescents’ Flourishing: Linking Self-Control Skills and Positivity Ratio Through Social Support

2015 ◽  
Vol 50 (1) ◽  
pp. 3-25 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hod Orkibi ◽  
Liat Hamama ◽  
Belle Gavriel-Fried ◽  
Tammie Ronen
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Gender Differences ◽  
Parental Support ◽  
Perceived Social Support ◽  
High Ratio ◽  
Self Control ◽  
Treatment Programs ◽  
Perceived Availability ◽  
Positivity Ratio ◽  
Classmate Support

This study focused on the ability to experience a high ratio of positive to negative emotions in 807 Israeli adolescents aged 12 to 15 years (50% girls). While considering possible gender differences, we tested a model positing that adolescents’ self-control skills would link to their positivity ratio and indirectly through perceived social support from parents and classmates. Parental support was significantly higher than classmate support, and girls scored significantly higher than boys on self-control skills and on both support sources. Self-control skills linked directly with positivity ratio and indirectly through parents’ and classmates’ support, with no gender differences found for the overall model. The study highlights the importance of prevention and treatment programs designed to impart adolescents with prosocial self-control skills, to improve their perceived availability of social support and consequently to increase their positivity ratio during this intense developmental period.

Anger in Pathological Gambling: Clinical, Psychopathological, and Personality Correlates

2014 ◽  
Vol 17 ◽  
Author(s):  
Neus Aymamí ◽  
Roser Granero ◽  
Eva Penelo ◽  
Fernando Fernández-Aranda ◽  
Isabel Krug ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Gender Differences ◽  
Pathological Gambling ◽  
Effect Size ◽  
Anger Expression ◽  
Treatment Programs ◽  
Good Effect ◽  
Healthy Controls ◽  
Personality Correlates ◽  
Severity Scores ◽  
Diagnostic Condition

AbstractThe aim of this study was to explore the association between pathological gambling (PG) and anger by assessing whether psychopathology and personality are related to PG and to evaluate gender differences. The sample comprised 71 PGs and 37 healthy controls. Anger, psychopathology and personality were assessed with the STAXI-2, SCL-90-R and TCI-R respectively. Gender did not affect anger expression after stratifying by diagnostic condition (p > .05). Among PG patients, anger, psychopathology and personality measures were correlated with good effect-size (r > .30). Scores in the Anger Temperament (B = 0.21, p = .038) and Anger External-Expression (B = 0.27, p = .029) scales were positively associated with PG severity scores. Anger expression in PG should be considered in future treatment programs.

scholarly journals Gender Differences in Well–Being Among People Age ≥ 50 in Medication-Assisted Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 289-289
Author(s):  
Mary Mitchell ◽  
Molly Perkins ◽  
Alexis Bender ◽  
Sahil Angelo
Keyword(s):  
Gender Differences ◽  
Social Role ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Opioid Use Disorder ◽  
Treatment Programs ◽  
Opioid Use ◽  
Childhood Experiences ◽  
Medication Assisted Treatment ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Mental Well Being

Abstract The impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) on the physical and mental well–being of older adults with Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) is unclear, and we know even less about gender differences. This study explores this association and investigates additional factors (e.g., pain, depression) that may affect physical and mental well–being in this population with a focus on gender. The sample for the present analysis includes 90 adults aged 50 and older from a larger study focused on aging with OUD across eight opioid treatment programs in Georgia. We performed multivariable linear regression analyses by gender. There was a small, but significant, association between ACEs and mental well–being for men only. Other significant predictors of physical and mental well-being (e.g., insurance status, pain, satisfaction with social role, stigma) varied by gender. We discuss the importance of these gender differences in identifying appropriate areas for intervention to improve physical and mental well–being.

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