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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Meng Wang, Xi Shen, Lamei Deng, Feng Yu, Yin Lou, JunJi Liu, Yibing Huang
Summary: The study investigated and analyzed the relationship between adolescent physical activity and self-assessment of health, and found a significant correlation between the two. It was also discovered that family income serves as an intermediary variable between physical activity and self-rated health.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Siqi Shao, Tiantian Che, Deshui Zhou
Summary: Based on the empirical analysis using CHARLS data, this study finds that medical assistance and life assistance have negative influences on self-rated health. The study also reveals heterogeneity in these influences across different regions and population groups.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
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Health Care Sciences & Services
Cheryl R. Clark, Mark J. Ommerborn, Kaitlyn Moran, Katherine Brooks, Jennifer Haas, David W. Bates, Adam Wright
Summary: Using machine learning algorithms to predict self-rated health, our study found that socioeconomic factors are important predictors in mid-life populations.
JOURNAL OF GENERAL INTERNAL MEDICINE
(2021)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Ratna Patel, Dhananjay W. Bansod
Summary: This study aims to determine the correlates of poor self-rated health (SRH) among school-going adolescent girls in the urban setting of Varanasi, India. The results showed that almost one-fifth of the adolescent girls reported poor SRH. Adolescent girls from Other Backward Class (OBC) and Others caste were less likely to report poor SRH than their Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe (SC/ST) counterparts. Girls residing in households where the number of daughters were more than sons were more likely to report poor SRH.
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Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Weixi Kang
Summary: Epilepsy is a neurological disorder that causes recurrent disturbances in brain functions, resulting in seizures. This study aimed to investigate the impact of epilepsy on life satisfaction and self-rated health (SRH) by comparing individuals with epilepsy and those without epilepsy in a representative sample from the UK. The results showed that people with epilepsy had lower life satisfaction and SRH compared to what would be expected based on their demographics. This study highlights the importance of considering both life satisfaction and SRH as valid measures of wellbeing in individuals with epilepsy.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2023)
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Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Weixi Kang, Antonio Malvaso
Summary: Personality traits are known to contribute to life satisfaction, but the reasons behind their connection are not fully understood. This study examined whether self-rated health (SRH), which reflects an individual's subjective perception of their health, mediates the relationship between the Big Five personality traits and life satisfaction in older adults from the UK. The results showed that SRH partially mediates the associations between all the Big Five traits and life satisfaction in older adults. These findings suggest that SRH may help explain the connections between personality traits and life satisfaction.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2023)
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Neurosciences
Alison R. Snyder Valier, Jessica Rogo, R. Curtis Bay, Tamara C. Valovich Mcleod
Summary: This study aimed to estimate scale scores for patient-reported outcome measures in order to classify the improvement level of patients after concussion. The results provide cut-point scores for interpreting outcome measures in concussion patients, aiding clinicians in making informed decisions.
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Daniel Luedecke, Olaf von dem Knesebeck
Summary: This study examined the association between social factors and worsened self-rated health of elderly individuals during the COVID-19 pandemic, taking into account different government response mandates and infection rates. The results showed that older age, female sex, lower education, and not living with a partner were all associated with increased likelihood of worsened self-rated health. Health inequalities also worsened during the pandemic. The relationship between worsened self-rated health and government response mandates or infection rates was inconsistent.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
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Psychology, Developmental
Jennifer N. Wiebelhaus, Melissa K. Miller, Ashley K. Sherman, Michelle L. Pickett, Jami Jackson, Kimberly A. Randell
Summary: Most adolescents and parents found parental notification after adolescent relationship abuse disclosure acceptable, but adolescents at highest risk were less likely to find it acceptable. Further research is needed to explore barriers or concerns with parental involvement for optimizing provider response post-disclosure.
JOURNAL OF ADOLESCENT HEALTH
(2021)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Zhitao Liu, Huilie Zheng, Yuhang Wu, Shengwei Wang, Yong Liu, Songbo Hu
Summary: The study evaluated the trends of self-rated healthy life expectancy (SRHLE) of residents aged 15 and older in Jiangxi Province of China, and found that SRHLE is decreasing, primarily due to the increased prevalence of chronic diseases and improved health awareness among residents. Policy efforts are needed to control the increased morbidity of chronic diseases and reduce gender and urban-rural differences.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2021)
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Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Huaiyuan Qi, Qinhong Kang, Cuihua Bi
Summary: This study investigated the influence of parent-adolescent relationships on adolescent internet addiction (IA) and found that perceived social support and the dual system of self-control played mediating roles. Moreover, there were differences between father-adolescent relationships (FAR) and mother-adolescent relationships (MAR) in their effects on adolescent IA, with MAR having a stronger impact. These findings contribute to our understanding of the mechanisms underlying parent-adolescent relationships and adolescent IA, and highlight the importance of family relationship-focused training approaches in reducing IA.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2022)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Cristina Ortiz, Teresa Lopez-Cuadrado, Carmen Rodriguez-Blazquez, Roberto Pastor-Barriuso, Inaki Galan
Summary: The study aimed to identify sociodemographic characteristics of the population at risk for a greater clustering of unhealthy behaviors and evaluate the association of such clustering with self-rated health status and disability. The findings showed that the majority of participants had 2 or more risk factors, with men, middle-age individuals, and those with low socioeconomic status being more likely to have multiple risk factors.
PREVENTIVE MEDICINE
(2022)
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Geriatrics & Gerontology
Carlyn E. Vogel, Victor Molinari, Ross Andel, Lisa C. Barry
Summary: This study examined the relationship between self-rated health, depression, and anxiety in older incarcerated males, finding that perceived worth and meaningfulness in life played a mediating role. This emphasizes the importance of assessing and maintaining self-worth and meaning for promoting good mental health in this population.
AGING & MENTAL HEALTH
(2021)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Claire Collins, Ivana Pericin, James Larkin, Esperanza Diaz
Summary: The majority of Syrian refugees in Ireland are young, have a high prevalence of chronic pain and mental health issues. It is important to diagnose and treat pain and provide care in a culturally sensitive manner. The impact of living conditions on quality of life should also be taken into consideration.
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Psychiatry
Nayan Parlikar, Kirsti Kvaloy, Linn Beate Strand, Geir Arild Espnes, Unni Karin Moksnes
Summary: This study investigates the changes in loneliness prevalence among Norwegian adolescents and its associations with age, gender, self-rated health, and mental distress. The results show an increasing burden of loneliness, especially among girls and those with mental distress and poor self-rated health.
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Health Care Sciences & Services
Deborah Ejem, Shawn Bauldry, Marie Bakitas, Patricia Drentea
JOURNAL OF PALLIATIVE CARE
(2018)
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Substance Abuse
Afton Kechter, Junhan Cho, Richard A. Miech, Jessica L. Barrington-Trimis, Adam M. Leventhal
Summary: The study estimated the prevalence and severity of nicotine dependence symptoms among U.S. youth who use JUUL in 2019, finding that more frequent JUUL use and concurrent substance use are associated with greater nicotine dependence. The distribution of dependence symptoms in JUUL users paralleled those observed in combustible cigarette smokers.
DRUG AND ALCOHOL DEPENDENCE
(2021)
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Substance Abuse
Richard A. Miech, Adam M. Leventhal, Lloyd D. Johnson
Summary: This study updates the trends in menthol cigarette use among adolescents and indicates that the prevalence of menthol smoking is decreasing, leading to a decrease in disparities between black and non-black adolescents. However, it will take several decades for these decreases to be reflected in later age groups.
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Ross Macmillan, Michael J. Shanahan
Summary: The idea that socioeconomic differences are a fundamental cause of health and well-being is extensively researched. This study focuses on depression and finds that occupational differences are largely mediated by exposure to precarious work, which is in turn mediated by social marginality.
JOURNAL OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL BEHAVIOR
(2022)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
William C. Cockerham, Shawn Bauldry, Mario Sims
Summary: This article examines the obesity-related health lifestyle practices of a late-middle age cohort of socioeconomically diverse Black Americans. The study found three classes of lifestyles for both genders, with a clear socioeconomic pattern in healthy lifestyles among Black men and women. Additionally, the low levels of physical activity and the association of diagnoses of diabetes and cardiovascular disease with healthier lifestyle practices among Black men were highlighted.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PREVENTIVE MEDICINE
(2022)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Shawn Bauldry, Kevin Stainback
Summary: Consumption of news media on COVID-19 is associated with higher psychological distress among older adults, particularly among Hispanic older adults.
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Geriatrics & Gerontology
Shawn Bauldry, Patricia A. Thomas, Madison R. Sauerteig-Rolston, Kenneth F. Ferraro
Summary: This study introduces the concept of dual functionality, which combines physical and cognitive function, and uses it to measure dual-function life expectancy (2FLE) and assess racial-ethnic inequalities in aging. Using data from two surveys, the study defines dual functionality as having no limitations in daily activities and being free of dementia. The results indicate significant disparities in dual functionality and 2FLE among racial-ethnic groups.
JOURNALS OF GERONTOLOGY SERIES A-BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES AND MEDICAL SCIENCES
(2023)
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Gerontology
Kenneth F. Ferraro, Shawn Bauldry, Madison R. Sauerteig-Rolston, Patricia A. Thomas
Summary: Gerontologists have been interested in longevity and quality of life in later life, but there has been ongoing debate on integrating the two. This article proposes the concept of dual functionality, drawing from research on exceptional longevity, successful aging, and active life expectancy, to understand how humans reach advanced ages while maintaining physical and cognitive function. Dual functionality refers to being free from both physical and cognitive impairment. Changes in the percentage of older adults maintaining dual functionality could provide valuable insights for evaluating public health policies to enhance quality of life in later life.
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Sociology
Ross Macmillan, Michael J. Shanahan
Summary: This paper investigates the mechanism through which precarious work affects health, proposing a conceptual model that suggests its impact is mediated by social marginality. The study finds that precarious work has significant effects on health, which are mediated through mechanisms such as self-efficacy, social integration, and social capital.
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Substance Abuse
Rebecca J. Evans-Polce, Megan E. Patrick, Sean Esteban McCabe, Richard A. Miech
DRUG AND ALCOHOL DEPENDENCE
(2020)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Ross Macmillan, Carmel Hannan
LONGITUDINAL AND LIFE COURSE STUDIES
(2020)
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Demography
Giulia Ferrari, Ross Macmillan
POPULATION STUDIES-A JOURNAL OF DEMOGRAPHY
(2019)
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Demography
Ross Macmillan, Naila Shofia, Wendy Sigle
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Demography
Joseph Wolfe, Shawn Bauldry, Melissa Hardy, Eliza K. Pavalko
DEMOGRAPHIC RESEARCH
(2018)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Joseph D. Wolfe, Shawn Bauldry, Melissa A. Hardy, Eliza K. Pavalko
JOURNAL OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL BEHAVIOR
(2018)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
