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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Wei Li, Echu Liu, Tomas Balezentis, Huanhuan Jin, Dalia Streimikiene
Summary: This study examines the association between province-level socioeconomic welfare factors and depression symptoms among older adults in China. The results show that increasing economic welfare is associated with a lower risk of depression, while greater utilization of medical resources is linked to a higher risk of depression. The relationship between access to social welfare and depression prevalence remains uncertain.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2021)
Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Wentao Li, Xin Ye, Dawei Zhu, Ping He
Summary: The meta-analysis confirmed the association between retirement and depression, indicating that retirement was related to more depressive symptoms, with a stronger association with involuntary retirement. In Eastern developed countries, retirement was significantly associated with more depressive symptoms, but the connection varied depending on the type of retirement and country.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF EPIDEMIOLOGY
(2021)
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Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Lauren Marlotte, Alexandra Klomhaus, Roya Ijadi-Maghsoodi, Hilary Aralis, Patricia Lester, Kim Griffin Esperon, Sheryl Kataoka
Summary: Youth in under-resourced communities have higher social risk factors for mental health needs but less access to care. School-based mental health services are effective, but few have a family-centered approach which may benefit specific populations.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2023)
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Health Policy & Services
Lin Xie, Yingxi Shen, Yuanyang Wu, Hualei Yang
Summary: The study findings suggest that retirement significantly affects the mental health of older adults in China, reducing the occurrence of depression. Lack of chronic diseases, good economic status, and longer education years also contribute to better mental health among the elderly. Furthermore, it was discovered that there are gender differences in the mechanisms of how retirement impacts mental health.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HEALTH PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT
(2021)
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Clinical Neurology
Peng Lei, Zhixin Feng
Summary: This study explored the relationship between neighbourhood environment characteristics and depressive symptoms among older adults in China. The research found that neighbourhoods with more exercise and recreational facilities, better evaluations, and positive perceptions were associated with lower depressive symptoms. It is suggested that improving both physical and social aspects of neighbourhoods is important for developing age-friendly communities.
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2021)
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Obstetrics & Gynecology
Kai Zeng, Yang Li, Rumei Yang
Summary: This study aimed to describe the prevalence and demographic characteristics of antenatal depressive symptoms among Chinese pregnant women with advanced maternal age, and explore the mediation effect of PsyCap in the associations between family relationship quality and antenatal depressive symptoms. The results showed that poor family relationship quality was associated with higher levels of antenatal depressive symptoms, and this relationship was mediated by PsyCap, especially resilience.
BMC PREGNANCY AND CHILDBIRTH
(2022)
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Medicine, General & Internal
Leilanie Apostol-Nicodemus, Ian Kim B. Tabios, Anna Guia O. Limpoco, Gabriele Dominique P. Domingo, Ourlad Alzeus G. Tantengco
Summary: This study investigated the psychosocial impact of COVID-19 on families of adult COVID-19 patients in isolation facilities in Metro Manila, Philippines. The results showed that anxiety and depression symptoms were present among family members 2 weeks after the discharge of their relative with COVID-19, but decreased after 8 weeks. In terms of family function, there was a small proportion of moderate dysfunction, but an increase in severe dysfunction. The lack of economic, medical, and educational resources were the most significant issues for the families. The study found that patient anxiety and perceived inadequate family resources were associated with anxiety symptoms among family members, and patient depression was related to depressive symptoms among family members. This study provides important insights for healthcare professionals caring for COVID-19 patients and their families.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Chong Zhang, Xiaolin Liang
Summary: This study investigated the association between WeChat use and the mental health of middle-aged and older adults. The results showed a negative correlation between WeChat use and depression, as well as WeChat Moments sharing and depression. WeChat use is found to empower middle-aged and elderly individuals in maintaining close social relationships and trust, contributing to their mental health.
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Cynthia L. Battle, Amalia Londono Tobon, Margaret Howard, Ivan W. Miller
Summary: Research shows that many fathers are willing to be involved in the treatment process of their partners' postpartum depression and hold an open attitude towards it, seeing it as a way to address issues within their family relationships. Many fathers gradually gained an understanding of depressive symptoms during the postpartum period and felt the need for more information to cope with the issue.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Janni Leung, Hebe Gouda, Jack Yiu Chak Chung, Irmansyah Irmansyah
Summary: The study aimed to estimate the prevalence of depressive symptoms in the Indonesian population and identify patient groups with a history of chronic conditions at the highest risk of comorbid depression. Results showed that individuals with memory-related diseases or stroke had the highest risk of comorbid symptoms of depression among those with chronic conditions.
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Dirgha J. Ghimire, Faith Cole, Sabrina Hermosilla, William G. Axinn, Corina Benjet
Summary: Internal migration in Nepal is associated with increased opportunities for alcohol consumption, as well as an increased likelihood of transitioning from first use to regular use and developing alcohol use disorders. This highlights the importance of addressing alcohol-related issues among internal migrants.
JOURNAL OF EPIDEMIOLOGY AND COMMUNITY HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Blanca Garcia-Vazquez, Gonzalo Martinez-Ales, Eduardo Fernandez-Jimenez, Jorge Andreo-Jover, Berta Moreno-Kustner, Sergio Minue, Fabiola Jaramillo, Ines Moran-Sanchez, Irene Martinez-Morata, Jose Luis Ayuso-Mateos, Carmen Bayon, Maria-Fe Bravo-Ortiz, Roberto Mediavilla
Summary: This study describes the use of psychological support among healthcare workers in Spain following the initial outbreak of COVID-19 and explores its association with workplace and COVID-19-related factors.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Qian Gao, Jessica K. Bone, Feifei Bu, Elise Paul, Jill K. Sonke, Daisy Fancourt
Summary: This study examines the association between social, cultural, and community engagement (SCCE) and health care utilization among older adults. The findings indicate that more frequent SCCE is associated with lower inpatient and community health care utilization, but more interaction with outpatient and dental care. Longitudinally, decreased SCCE is associated with increased inpatient care but fewer outpatient and dental care visits.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Wei-Teng Shen, Xuan Yu, Shun-Bin Zhong, Hao-Ran Ge
Summary: This study, based on data from the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study (CHARLS) in 2015 and 2018, finds that air pollution has negative effects on both the physical and mental health of middle-aged and elderly residents. Those exposed to chronic shock are more likely to suffer adverse effects from air pollution. Additionally, males are more affected by air pollution than females.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ning Jiang, Jie Ban, Yuming Guo, Yi Zhang
Summary: This study conducted three repeated surveys in 24 communities nationwide in China to examine the association between ambient temperature and depression. The results showed a linear relationship between lower temperatures and increased risk of depression, with every 5 degrees C reduction leading to a 15.6% increase in depression risk. Subgroup analyses revealed that individuals aged > 65 years and women were more vulnerable to the effects of ambient temperature.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH LETTERS
(2022)