scholarly journals The Relationship of Alcohol Use Disorders and Depressive Symptoms to Tryptophan Metabolism: Cross-Sectional Data from a Nepalese Alcohol Treatment Sample

2015 ◽  
Vol 39 (3) ◽  
pp. 514-521 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sudan Prasad Neupane ◽  
Lars Lien ◽  
Priscilla Martinez ◽  
Knut Hestad ◽  
Jørgen G. Bramness
2018 ◽  
Vol 25 (6) ◽  
pp. 721-742 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sarah J. Ehlke ◽  
Michelle L. Kelley

This cross-sectional study examined whether depressive symptoms strengthened the relationship between different forms of sexual coercion victimization and drinking to cope motivations, which was hypothesized to influence alcohol use. Participants were 214 female undergraduates who completed an online survey. Participants who experienced any lifetime sexual coercion and reported higher depressive symptoms were the most likely to report drinking to cope motivations, which in turn were associated with alcohol use. Depressive symptoms did not strengthen the relationship between specific forms of sexual coercion, drinking to cope, and alcohol use. Increasing emotion regulation strategies among sexual coercion victims may reduce drinking.


2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jeremy T. Hua ◽  
Majid Afshar ◽  
Brendan J. Clark ◽  
Elizabeth J. Kovacs ◽  
Ellen L. Burnham

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 53
Author(s):  
Manuel Herrero-Montes ◽  
Cristina Alonso-Blanco ◽  
María Paz-Zulueta ◽  
Amada Pellico-López ◽  
Laura Ruiz-Azcona ◽  
...  

Binge drinking (BD) is a common practice among college students. Alcohol consumption has been related to depressive symptoms and certain personality factors, although less is known about the relationship of these variables with BD. The aim of this study was to analyze the relationship of BD with depressive symptoms and personality in university students. We performed a cross-sectional study among students (aged 18–30 years) enrolled in the academic year 2018–2019 at the Faculty of Nursing of the University of Cantabria (Spain). Sociodemographic, academic, and alcohol and other drug use information was collected by means of a semi-structured questionnaire. The Beck Depression Inventory-II was used to measure depressive symptomatology and the Neo Five-Factor Inventory was used for personality. A total of 142 participants were included, 88.03% of which were women. Up to 38.03% were classified as BD. Concerning depressive symptoms, 7.41% of BD were at the moderate-severe level compared to 3.41% of non-BD (p = 0.7096). Regarding personality, the median score for extraversion of BD was 35 (Q1 = 29, Q3 = 40), 32 (Q1 = 28, Q3 = 36) in non-BD (p = 0.0062), conscientiousness scored 34 (Q1 = 30.5, Q3 = 38) points in non-BD, 31.50 (Q1 = 27, Q3 = 37) in BD (p = 0.0224). In conclusion, BD students have higher levels of extraversion and lower levels of responsibility than non-BD students. No significant differences were found between the level of depressive symptomatology between BD and non-BD students.


Author(s):  
Sreelatha P. ◽  
Haritha G. ◽  
Ryali V. S. S. R. ◽  
Janakiraman P.

Background: The relationship of alcohol and suicide is well documented. The interactions of alcohol use and suicide are complex. Neurobiological, genetic, psychological, social, cultural, and environmental factors are postulated to influence the outcome Aim was to find the frequency of alcohol use in suicide attempters and evaluate the association of alcohol use and its correlates in subjects who use alcohol to facilitate the attempt.Methods: It is a cross sectional observational study set in rural background in south India. Consecutive referrals of suicide attempters (n=175) were selected for the study. Details regarding the socio-demographic profile, suicide related details like lethality, intent, suicidal ideation, previous attempts, and alcohol related details like frequency, quantity and age at onset of alcohol consumption were recorded. Statistical significance of various socio demographic and clinical variables in correlation with use to facilitate attempt were analyzed. Logistic regression was used to determine the predictors in this at risk group of suicide attempters.Results: Over 43.43% of suicide attempters consumed alcohol. Intentional alcohol use prior to attempt to facilitate the attempt group constitutes about 18.29 %. High suicide intent and previous suicide attempt emerged as risk factors when alcohol was used to facilitate the attempt.Conclusions: Determinants, which increase the risk of suicide with alcohol use in rural south India, were identified.


2015 ◽  
Vol 156 (11) ◽  
pp. 439-448
Author(s):  
Katalin Nistor ◽  
Anikó Nistor ◽  
Szilvia Ádám ◽  
Anita Szabó ◽  
Barna Konkolÿ Thege ◽  
...  

Introduction: Research has shown that psychosocial stress acts as a risk factor for mental disorders. Aim: The present study aims at processing the preliminary results of the Hungarian Survey of Work Stress, concerning the relationship between depressive symptoms and work stress. Methods: Cross-sectional survey among Hungarian workers was carried out (n = 1058, 27.5% man, 72.5% woman, age 37.2 years, SD = 11 years). Psychosocial factors were measured using the COPSOQ II questionnaire, while BDI-9 was used for the assessment of depressive symptoms. Statistical analysis was carried out applying Spearman’s correlation and logistic regression. Results: A quarter of the workers reported moderate or severe symptoms of depression (BDI≥19). The study confirmed the association between depressive symptoms and work-family conflict (OR = 2.21, CI: 1.82–2.68), possibilities for development (OR = 0.76, CI: 0.59–0.97) meaning of work (OR = 0.69, CI: 0.59–0.89) and commitment (OR = 0.60, CI: 0.47–0.78). Conclusion: The results point toward the need of such organizational measures that allow for the reduction of psychosocial stress. Orv. Hetil., 2015, 156(11), 439–448.


2017 ◽  
Vol 27 (8) ◽  
pp. 917-935 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stephanie Pickett ◽  
Thomas P. McCoy

Psychosocial stress and negative emotions have been associated with the consumption of highly palatable foods and excess weight. Few studies have examined these variable relationships among young African American women. The purpose of this cross-sectional study was to examine the relationship of perceived stress, depressive symptoms, eating behaviors, and body mass index (BMI) among 191 African American women who were 18 to 40 years old. Multivariate analysis indicated that depressive symptoms had a greater impact on highly palatable eating behaviors compared with perceived stress. This study extends understanding of depressive symptoms on eating behaviors among young African American women.


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