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Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Xiaoqiong Wen, Zhihua Li
Summary: This study found that social support has a positive impact on academic performance of children from low-income families, with dispositional optimism playing a mediating role and grit moderating the relationships among social support, optimism, and academic performance.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2022)
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Obstetrics & Gynecology
Kameelah Gateau, Ashley Song, Douglas L. Vanderbilt, Cynthia Gong, Philippe Friedlich, Michele Kipke, Ashwini Lakshmanan
Summary: The study found that over one-third of mothers screened positively for stress and depression symptoms. Maternal depression symptoms were negatively associated with infant Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scales score, while maternal stress and depression symptoms were associated with negative unit changes in maternal Multicultural Quality of Life Index scores.
BMC PREGNANCY AND CHILDBIRTH
(2021)
Article
Psychiatry
Sunny H. Shin, Gabriela Ksinan Jiskrova, Tiffany Kimbrough, Karen Tabb Dina, Elizabeth Overall Lee, Carl E. Ayers
Summary: Exposure to adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) is associated with postpartum depression (PPD) symptoms, especially among low-income women. Screening for ACEs during prenatal checkups may help identify women at risk of depression and facilitate timely prevention and treatment efforts.
PSYCHIATRY RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Rachel E. Lean, Christopher D. Smyser, Rebecca G. Brady, Regina L. Triplett, Sydney Kaplan, Jeanette K. Kenley, Joshua S. Shimony, Tara A. Smyser, J. Phillip Miller, Deanna M. Barch, Joan L. Luby, Barbara B. Warner, Cynthia E. Rogers
Summary: This study found that early life adversity is associated with altered microstructure in fronto-limbic pathways, with social disadvantage being independently associated with lower mean diffusivity (MD) and psychosocial stress being associated with both lower MD and higher fractional anisotropy (FA). The effects of psychosocial stress were more pronounced in individuals with lower socioeconomic status.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Benjamin J. Mitchell, Emily A. Gawlik, Brittany J. Baugher, Richard L. George, Farid F. Muakkassa, Ali F. Mallat, John Gunstad, Douglas L. Delahanty, Karin G. Coifman
Summary: Social support is a key protective factor in the psychological adjustment to traumatic events. The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on social support and psychological adjustment has not been well understood. The results of this study suggest that, although individuals reported similar levels of social support and psychological symptoms before and during the pandemic, there were some minimal impacts during the process of adjustment, with trauma-exposed individuals during COVID-19 receiving less benefit from social support.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Pediatrics
Lonneke van Leeuwen, Angelique Ruiter, Kirsten Visser, Heidi M. B. Lesscher, Merel Jonker
Summary: Despite the lower sports participation among children from low-income families compared to those from middle- or high-income families, the study aims to understand parental social (un)safety in acquiring financial support for children's sports participation and to describe the co-creation process for social safety solutions. The study utilized participatory action research, including co-creation sessions and interviews, and found that social safety for parents encompassed understandable information, trust-based procedures, and efficient referral processes. However, stakeholders tended to overestimate parental social safety levels and faced challenges in collaborative solution creation due to differences in knowledge and perspectives. The study recommends strategies for increasing parental social safety and facilitating more effective co-creation processes.
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Anna Ziomkiewicz, Anna Apanasewicz, Dariusz P. Danel, Magdalena Babiszewska, Magdalena Piosek, Magdalena Orczyk-Pawilowicz
Summary: The study found that maternal anxiety was negatively associated with levels of lactoferrin and SIgA in breast milk, while social support was positively associated with milk IgG.
Article
Clinical Neurology
Kelli K. MacMillan, Andrew J. Lewis, Stuart J. Watson, Declan Bourke, Megan Galbally
Summary: In the context of maternal depression, perceived support from partner and family in the postpartum period influences the relationship between early pregnancy depressive symptoms and maternal emotional availability.
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2021)
Article
Pediatrics
Carol Duh-Leong, Anne E. Fuller, Sara B. Johnson, Chanelle A. Coble, Nikita Nagpal, Rachel S. Gross
Summary: This study aimed to investigate whether aspects of social capital are associated with regular bedtime and sleep duration in US families with lower income. The results showed that family social cohesion was associated with sleep duration and adequate sleep, parent social support was associated with adequate sleep, and child social support was associated with regular bedtime. The association between family social cohesion and sleep duration was partially mediated by regular bedtime.
ACADEMIC PEDIATRICS
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Md Jahirul Islam, Lisa Broidy, Kathleen Baird, Mosiur Rahman, Khondker Mohammad Zobair
Summary: The study found that mothers who stopped exclusive breastfeeding were more likely to experience postpartum depression, with maternal stress and social support acting as mediators and moderators in this relationship.
Article
Nursing
Boram Kwon, Il-Hyun Lee, Gyungjoo Lee
Summary: Low-income populations, especially mothers, are more susceptible to mental health problems, and these susceptibilities may affect the mental health of their children. This study examines how maternal cognition, depression, and the mother-child relationship, as well as children's cognition, predict the mental health of children in low-income families. The findings suggest that negative maternal cognition and depression have a negative impact on the cognition and mental health of children, mediated by the mother-child relationship. Improving maternal mental health and the mother-child relationship can help enhance positive cognition and mental health outcomes for children from low-income families.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MENTAL HEALTH NURSING
(2023)
Article
Biology
Gracia Fellmeth, Emma Plugge, Mina Fazel, Suphak Nosten, May May Oo, Mupawjay Pimanpanarak, Yuwapha Phichitpadungtham, Raymond Fitzpatrick, Rose McGready
Summary: This study found that migrant and refugee women on the Thai-Myanmar border are at risk of perinatal depression, and the level of received social support is significantly associated with reducing perinatal depression. The perinatal period provides a valuable opportunity to inquire about women's support and offer interventions at the community or public policy level to nurture support networks.
PHILOSOPHICAL TRANSACTIONS OF THE ROYAL SOCIETY B-BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
(2021)
Article
Psychology, Educational
Shuaa Assal-Zrike, Kyla Marks, Naama Atzaba-Poria
Summary: The study found that in Arab-Bedouin families, there is a relationship between levels of social support, maternal postpartum emotional distress, and infant social responsiveness. Higher levels of social support can reduce maternal emotional distress, leading to higher levels of infant social responsiveness.
Article
Neurosciences
Julietta A. Sheng, Robert J. Handa, Stuart A. Tobet
Summary: Maternal adversity during pregnancy can have negative effects on the neurodevelopment of offspring. Stressors can come from various sources and can lead to fetal exposure to glucocorticoids, which can have long- and short-term impacts on neurological health. Neuropsychiatric diseases with fetal origins include cardiovascular disease, obesity, affective disorders, and metabolic and immune disorders.
FRONTIERS IN NEUROSCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Biology
Adriana Vazquez-Vazquez, Mary S. Fewtrell, Hidekel Chan-Garcia, Carolina Batun-Marrufo, Federico Dickinson, Jonathan C. Wells
Summary: First-time mothers and their young children who receive support from the maternal grandmother show lower stress levels and better health outcomes compared to mother-infant dyads lacking such grandmaternal support. This highlights the importance of early social support in maternal and child health.
PHILOSOPHICAL TRANSACTIONS OF THE ROYAL SOCIETY B-BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Samantha Horn, Yana Litovsky, George Loewenstein
Summary: This study suggests that curiosity can be a useful tool in increasing demand for and engagement with aversive health information. By manipulating curiosity through various methods, researchers found that participants were more likely to view and engage with information about their drinking habits, cancer risk, and the sugar content in drinks. Overall, curiosity prompts provide a simple and effective way to increase engagement with aversive health information.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2024)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Sandra Gillner
Summary: Despite high expectations, the extensive and rapid adoption of AI in medical diagnostics has not been realized. This study investigates the perception and navigation of AI providers in complex healthcare systems, revealing their self-organization to increase adaptability and the practices utilized to mitigate tensions within the healthcare subsystems.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2024)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Fabian Duartea, Alvaro Jimenez-Molina
Summary: This study found that violence related to social protest has a significant impact on depressive symptoms, leading to an increase in depression among the population in Chile. The effect varies by gender and age, with a stronger influence on men and young adults.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2024)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Nick Graetz, Carl Gershenson, Sonya R. Porter, Danielle H. Sandler, Emily Lemmerman, Matthew Desmond
Summary: Investments in stable, affordable housing may be an important tool for improving population health. This study, using administrative data, found that high rent burden, increases in rent burden during midlife, and evictions were associated with increased mortality.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2024)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Wan Wei
Summary: This study explores the phenomenon of other patient participation in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), uncovering the various roles that third parties can assume during medical interactions. The findings contribute to existing research on patient resistance and triadic medical interactions, providing insights into the dynamics and implications of third-party involvement in medical consultations.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2024)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Harry Scarbrough, Katie Rose M. Sanfilippo, Alexandra Ziemann, Charitini Stavropoulou
Summary: This paper examines the contribution of pilot implementation studies to the wider spread and sustainability of innovation in healthcare systems. Through an empirical examination of an innovation intermediary organization in the English NHS, the study finds that their work in mobilizing pilot-based evidence involves configuring to context, transitioning evidence, and managing the transition. The findings contribute to theory by showing how intermediary roles can support the effective transitioning of pilot-based evidence, leading to more widespread adoption and sustainability of innovation.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2024)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Marta Seiz, Leire Salazar, Tatiana Eremenko
Summary: This study examines the impact of maternal educational selection on birth outcomes during an economic recession, and finds that more educated mothers are more likely to give birth during high unemployment periods. Additionally, maternal education mitigates the adverse effects of unemployment on birth outcomes and is consistently associated with better perinatal health.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2024)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Jingyuan Shi, Hye Kyung Kim, Charles T. Salmon, Edson C. Tandoc Jr, Zhang Hao Goh
Summary: This study examines the influence of individual and collective norms on COVID-19 vaccination intention across eight Asian countries. The findings reveal nuanced patterns of how individual and collective social norms influence health behavioral decisions, depending on the degree of cultural tightness-looseness.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2024)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Elliot Friedman, Melissa Franks, Elizabeth Teas, Patricia A. Thomas
Summary: This study found that positive relations with others have a significant impact on functional limitations and longevity in aging adults, independent of social integration and social support.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2024)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Zhuolin Pan, Yuqi Liu, Ye Liu, Ziwen Huo, Wenchao Han
Summary: This study examines the effects of age-friendly neighbourhood environment and functional abilities on life satisfaction among older adults in urban China. The findings highlight the importance of transportation, housing, and social and physical environment factors in influencing functional abilities and life satisfaction. The study provides valuable insights for policymakers in enhancing older adults' life satisfaction in the Chinese urban context.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2024)