scholarly journals Mood changes after indoor tanning among college women: associations with psychiatric/addictive symptoms

2016 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Carolyn Heckman ◽  
Susan Darlow ◽  
Jessye Cohen-Filipic ◽  
Jacqueline Kloss
Keyword(s):  
Substance Use ◽  
Young Adult ◽  
Adult Female ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Negative Mood ◽  
Indoor Tanning ◽  
Mood States ◽  
Psychiatric Interview ◽  
Positive Feeling ◽  
Mood Changes

Indoor tanning (IT) has been linked with psychiatric and addictive symptoms, and frequent tanning may indicate tanning dependence (addiction). The current study evaluated the effects of an IT episode on mood states and the association of these effects with psychiatric and addictive symptoms among young adult female indoor tanners. One-hundred thirty-nine female university students aged 18-25 years who had indoor tanned completed an online survey including the<em> Positive and Negative Affects Scales</em> and a standardized psychiatric interview (the MINI International Neuropsychiatric Interview) via telephone. Psychiatric and addictive symptoms were relatively common among these young adult female indoor tanners. Overall, participants reported significant decreases in both negative (upset, scared, irritable, nervous, jittery, afraid) and positive (feeling interested) mood states after their most recent tanning episode. Multivariable linear regression analyses showed that more frequent indoor tanning in the past month and symptoms of illicit drug use disorders were associated with decreases in negative mood, and symptoms of generalized anxiety disorder were associated with a decrease in feeling interested. In summary, indoor tanners report relatively high rates of psychiatric and substance use symptoms, including symptoms of tanning dependence, and indoor tanning appears to alter mood. Women with certain substance use and psychiatric characteristics may be more vulnerable to such mood changes after tanning indoors. Further research is needed to clarify the relationships among these variables.

scholarly journals The psychophysiological effects of the COVID-19 quarantine in the college students

2021 ◽  
Vol 25 (3) ◽  
pp. 158-163
Author(s):  
Yusuf Soylu
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
College Students ◽  
Sleep Quality ◽  
Musculoskeletal Pain ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Negative Mood ◽  
Mood States ◽  
Poor Sleep ◽  
Lower Back

Background and Study Aim. A global pandemic affected by COVID-19 resulted in restrictions to daily routines, including recreation activities, social skills, and academic and health quality of college students. This study aimed to evaluate the psychophysiological effect of coronavirus quarantine on physical activity and its’ relationship between sleep quality, mood states and musculoskeletal pain in college students. Material and Methods. A total of 392 (male = 150; female = 242; age = 22.9±5.5) college students completed an online survey. The International Physical Activity Questionnaire-Short Form (IPAQ-SF), the Brunel Mood Scale, the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) and the Visual Analogue Scale for musculoskeletal pain (MSP) were used in this study. Results. Total physical activity significantly correlation with PSQI (p < 0.05, r = -.103), fatigue (p < 0.01, r = -.344), depression (p < 0.01, r = -.258), angry (p < 0.01, r = -.210), vigour (p < 0.01, r = -.344), neck and shoulder, upper and lower back (p < 0.01, r = -.225), neck and shoulder correlation (p < 0.01, r = -.230), upper and lower back (p < 0.01, r = -.209). Furthermore, a positive correlation was shown between PSQI and negative moods and a negative correlation with positive mood. Conclusions. During quarantine, decreased physical activity was associated with higher negative mood states and poor sleep quality and more MSP. The COVID-19 quarantine has considerably affected mental health-related crisis consists of desperation, self-consciousness and deficiency of physical capabilities in young adults, especially in college students.

Mood Changes in Bulimia Nervosa

1984 ◽  
Vol 145 (5) ◽  
pp. 512-516 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eric C. Johnson-Sabine ◽  
Kathryn H. Wood ◽  
Anthony Wakeling
Keyword(s):  
Bulimia Nervosa ◽  
Negative Mood ◽  
Depressive Illness ◽  
Mood States ◽  
Eating Behaviours ◽  
Self Assessment ◽  
Behavioural Symptoms ◽  
Mood Changes ◽  
Abnormal Eating ◽  
Dysphoric Mood

SummaryDaily measurement of mood, and the occurrence of specific eating behaviours, were assessed concurrently over an eight-week period in a sample of 50 patients meeting diagnostic criteria for bulimia nervosa. Results of observer-rated scales of mood showed a significant reduction of scores, whereas self-assessment of mood showed no change over the study period. Negative mood states, although not severe, were more marked when the specific behavioural symptoms of binge-eating, vomiting, or purging occurred, and they increased as abnormal eating behaviours accumulated. It is suggested that the accompanying dysphoric mood states of bulimia nervosa are likely to be a secondary manifestation related to the presence of abnormal eating symptoms, and that they do no constitute a primary depressive illness.

scholarly journals Decrease in sleep quality during COVID-19 outbreak

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Adriano D. S. Targa ◽  
Iván D. Benítez ◽  
Anna Moncusí-Moix ◽  
Maria Arguimbau ◽  
Jordi de Batlle ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sleep Quality ◽  
Quality Index ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index ◽  
Negative Mood ◽  
Mood States ◽  
Profile Of Mood States ◽  
Healthy Life ◽  
Current Survey ◽  
Psychological Assistance

Abstract Purpose: The COVID-19 outbreak witnessed in the first months of 2020 has led to unprecedented changes in society’s lifestyle. In the current study, we aimed to investigate the effect of this unexpected context on sleep.Methods: During the COVID-19 outbreak, we performed an online survey with individuals formerly recruited for validation of the Spanish version of the sleep questionnaire Satisfaction, Alertness, Timing, Efficiency, and Duration (SATED). In the current survey, we asked the participants to complete the previously answered questionnaires, including the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), a modified version of the Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS), and the SATED questionnaire. We also assessed mood using the Profile of Mood States (POMS) questionnaire.Results: The 71 participants were mostly women (75%), with a mean (±SD) age of 40.7 ± 11.9 years. Comparing the previous PSQI score to that during the COVID-19 outbreak, we observed worsening sleep quality (5.45 ± 3.14 to 6.18 ± 3.03 points, p = 0.035). In parallel, there was an increase in the negative mood (p = 0.002). Accordingly, the decrease in sleep quality was substantially correlated with negative mood (p < 0.001). There were no differences in the ESS or SATED.Conclusions: The COVID-19 outbreak-associated events correlate with decreased sleep quality in association with an increase in negative mood. Considering the importance of sleep for a healthy life, and in particular for immune function, efforts should be made to improve awareness of this matter and to offer psychological assistance to affected individuals.

scholarly journals E-health and health literacy of young adult Ukrainian female immigrants and Polish counterparts

2020 ◽  
Vol 30 (Supplement_5) ◽  
Author(s):  
Y Krasko ◽  
J Marianowska ◽  
M Duplaga
Keyword(s):  
Health Status ◽  
Health Literacy ◽  
Young Adult ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Health Behaviours ◽  
Study Groups ◽  
University Education ◽  
Fisher Exact Test ◽  
Exact Test ◽  
Ehealth Literacy

Abstract Background According to recent projections, even 10% of Polish gross domestic product is contributed by Ukrainian immigrants. There is also a considerable number of Ukrainians continuing university education in Poland. The level of health literacy in Ukrainian society has not been studied so far. The aim of the study was the comparison of health literacy (HL) and e-health literacy (eHL) of young adult Ukrainian (UA) women with their Polish (PL) counterparts Methods A snowball technique was used to recruit a sample of UA women working or studying in Poland to the Internet-based survey. The questionnaire used in the study consisted of the 16-item European HL Survey questionnaire (HLS-EU-16), eHealth Literacy Scale (eHEALS), the set of the questions asking about health behaviours (HB), self-assessment of health status (HS) and items exploring sociodemographic variables. For comparison, the data of an age-matched sample of 100 respondents was extracted from the online survey performed in a representative sample of PL women. Results The mean age (standard deviation, SD) of 57 UA respondents was 20.23 (1.78) years and in Polish sample 20.25 (1.79). HL did not differ between both groups (11.06 (4.22) vs 11.44 (4.34), respectively, p = 0.53), but eHL was significantly lower in UA group (25.91 (5.36) vs 28.17 (5.37), U Mann-Whitney test, p = 0.01). Only 58.5% of UA respondents vs 80.5% of PL ones assessed their HS as at least good (Fisher exact test, p &lt; 0.001). The rates of active smoking (34.6% vs. 35.0%, p = 0.55), using e-cigarettes (35.3% vs 34.0%, p = 0.99), frequent alcohol consumption (26.9% vs. 20%, p = 0.41), and intensive physical activity (49.0% vs. 38.0%, p = 0.22) did not differ between study groups. Conclusions Young UA women show lower eHL than PL counterparts. Although HL and HB in both groups did not differ significantly, UA respondents have assessed their HS much lower than PL participants. Key messages E-health literacy and self-assessed health status were significantly lower among young Ukrainian than among Polish women. Both groups did not differ for health literacy and health behaviours.

scholarly journals 2H1-3　Malaysian Young Adult Female Hand Grip Strength

2019 ◽  
Vol 55 (Supplement) ◽  
pp. 2H1-3-2H1-3
Author(s):  
Dian. D. I. Daruis ◽  
Nurul Aina Khamis ◽  
Isa Halim ◽  
Radin Z. R. Umar ◽  
Muhammad S.S. Mohamed
Keyword(s):  
Young Adult ◽  
Grip Strength ◽  
Adult Female ◽  
Hand Grip Strength ◽  
Hand Grip
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