Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Julian Mutz, Charlotte J. Roscoe, Cathryn M. Lewis
Summary: This study examined factors associated with health indicators using data from over 500,000 participants in the UK Biobank. It found that factors such as low income, male gender, neighborhood deprivation, loneliness, social isolation, sleep duration, BMI, and smoking were associated with poor health, while walking, vigorous physical activity, and more frequent alcohol intake were associated with good health. Additionally, there was some evidence of a link between airborne pollutants and noise with poor health outcomes.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Andrew Sommerlad, Jonathan Huntley, Gill Livingston, Katherine P. Rankin, Daisy Fancourt
Summary: This study aimed to characterize the associations of empathy with aging and other socio-demographic characteristics. The results showed that empathic compassion and understanding are distinct dimensions of empathy with differential demographic associations. Women show peak empathic concern and perspective taking between 40 and 50 years, while men exhibit a decline in perspective taking with age but an increase in empathic concern.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Sigbjorn Litleskare, Giovanna Calogiuri
Summary: This study used the case of Norway to examine how the COVID-19 crisis impacted patterns of nature visits and specific nature-based activities. The results showed that 32% of participants increased their frequency of nature visits during the crisis, and longer duration of lockdown restrictions, being female, younger, and from high-income households were associated with higher likelihood of increased frequency of nature visits. The most common motive for increased frequency of nature visits was to be physically active, and the most commonly reported facilitators were the possibility of using natural environments as an alternative to gyms and having more time available.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Psychiatry
Sayed Shah Nur Hussein Shah, Ahmed Laving, Violet Caroline Okech-Helu, Manasi Kumar
Summary: This study found that only 30% of medical residents in Kenya's largest national teaching and referral hospital had moderate to severe depressive symptoms. Most residents reported high levels of social support and moderate levels of stress. While their overall appraisal of the medical residency experience was positive, mental health support and self-care skills in the training of medical professionals need to be prioritized.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Lawrence Sena Tuglo, Benjamin Adu Agyekum, Edward Delali Darku, Natabou Morine Alida, Kitso Palesa Seelo, Khauhelo Magaga, Kudzai Victor Chiambiro, Jessica Dzigbordi Tuglo, Sylvia Mawusinu Sakre, Desmond Dzidzornu Otoo, Jonathan Mawutor Gmanyami
Summary: This study aimed to assess the maternal knowledge and practice of infection prevention in neonates (IPNs) in North Dayi District, Ghana. The analysis showed that about one-fifth of the mothers had poor knowledge of IPNs and 21.6% incorrectly practiced it. Mothers with poor knowledge were more likely to have poor practice. The Health Directorate should increase educational outreach and campaigns to improve adherence to IPN guidelines.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Joanna E. Dudek, Wojciech Bialaszek, Marcin Gabriel
Summary: The study found that women with lipedema reported low quality of life and high severity of depressive symptoms. The more severe the symptoms related to pain, heaviness, and swelling, the lower the quality of life. Depression severity played a mediating role in this relationship.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Juliana Carvalho Ferreira, Tiana C. Lopes Moreira, Adriana Ladeira de Araujo, Marta Imamura, Rodolfo F. Damiano, Michelle L. Garcia, Marcio V. Y. Sawamura, Fabio R. Pinna, Bruno F. Guedes, Fabio A. Rodrigues Goncalves, Marcio Mancini, Emmanuel A. Burdmann, Demostenes Ferreira da Silva Filho, Jefferson Lordello Polizel, Ricardo F. Bento, Vanderson Rocha, Ricardo Nitrini, Heraldo Possolo de Souza, Anna S. Levin, Esper G. Kallas, Orestes Forlenza, Geraldo F. Busatto, Linamara R. Batistella, Carlos R. Ribeiro de Carvalho, Thais Mauad, Nelson Gouveia
Summary: This study aimed to describe the persistent symptoms among COVID-19 survivors and identify factors associated with post-COVID-19 syndrome. The study found a high frequency of persistent symptoms, including pain, fatigue, and posttraumatic stress disorder, which were associated with the severity of COVID-19, individual characteristics, and environmental factors. These findings suggest that most COVID-19 recovering patients will require post-discharge care and pose an additional burden to healthcare systems.
JOURNAL OF GLOBAL HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Anna Larysz, Izabella Uchmanowicz
Summary: The study found that depressive symptoms are common among Polish cardiac nurses, and factors such as education level, work experience, marital status, and place of residence are associated with the prevalence of depressive symptoms.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Alexandros Giannelis, Alish Palmos, Saskia P. Hagenaars, Gerome Breen, Cathryn M. Lewis, Julian Mutz
Summary: Living with a spouse or partner is strongly associated with reduced odds of depression, while having one or three or more children is associated with increased odds of depression, especially for individuals not cohabiting.
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2021)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Sarah R. Vreijling, Marije van Haeringen, Yuri Milaneschi, Floris Huider, Mariska Bot, Najaf Bot, Joline W. Beulens, Marijke A. Bremmer, Petra J. Elders, Tessel E. Galesloot, Lambertus A. Kiemeney, Hanna M. van Loo, H. Susan J. Picavet, Femke Rutters, Ashley van der Spek, Anne M. van de Wiel, Cornelia van Duijn, Edith J. M. Feskens, Catharina A. Hartman, Albertine J. Oldehinkel, Jan H. Smit, W. M. Monique Verschuren, Gonneke Willemsen, Eco J. C. de Geus, Dorret I. Boomsma, Brenda W. J. H. Penninx, Femke Lamers, Rick Jansen
Summary: In a subgroup of depressed patients, energy-related symptoms are associated with immuno-metabolic dysregulations. This study examines the associations between energy-related symptoms and sociodemographic, lifestyle, and clinical characteristics.
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Abdullah A. Alfaifi, Abdullah U. Althemery
Summary: Patient preference plays a crucial role in preventing depression and raising awareness about clinical treatment. Therefore, it is important to investigate the health-related quality of life associated with different antidepressants. This study found that there were variations in the health-related quality of life among antidepressant users. Healthcare providers should consider quality of life when prescribing antidepressants. Further research is needed to explore other factors that could impact the quality of care for patients with depression.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Dionysios Grigoriadis, Ege Sackey, Katie Riches, Malou van Zanten, Glen Brice, Ruth England, Mike Mills, Sara E. Dobbins, Li Ling Lee, Steve Jeffery, Liang Dong, David B. Savage, Peter S. Mortimer, Vaughan Keeley, Alan Pittman, Kristiana Gordon, Pia Ostergaard
Summary: Lipoedema is a chronic disorder characterized by excess subcutaneous fat deposition on the lower limbs, mainly affecting women. A study conducted on a UK lipoedema patient cohort identified genetic loci associated with the disease, suggesting a genetic contribution. Replication of the findings in different populations is necessary.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Ty Felmingham, Fakir M. Amirul Islam
Summary: Globally, around 5% of adults suffer from depressive disorder. This study examined the association between sociodemographic factors and depression using data from a national survey in Australia. The findings showed that depression is more prevalent among younger individuals, females, and those with lower socioeconomic status in the Australian population. Appropriate intervention programs should be implemented for this specific group.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2022)
Article
Rheumatology
Anne M. Kerola, Joseph Sexton, Grunde Wibetoe, Silvia Rollefstad, Cynthia S. Crowson, Nina Mars, Amirhossein Kazemi, Espen A. Haavardsholm, Tore K. Kvien, Anne Grete Semb
Summary: The nationwide incidence of RA and PsA in Norway is similar to other Nordic countries, slightly higher than previous Norwegian studies. Higher education levels are associated with lower incidence of both RA and PsA. Most RA/PsA patients in the study used synthetic DMARDs, with a smaller percentage using biologic DMARDs.
SEMINARS IN ARTHRITIS AND RHEUMATISM
(2021)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
C. Sullivan-Myers, K. A. Sherman, A. P. Beath, T. J. Duckworth, M. J. W. Cooper
Summary: This study found that psychosocial factors, such as perceived social support, social functioning, and self-image, are more strongly associated with depression, anxiety, and stress in the endometriosis population than pain and medical factors. The study highlights the need for interventions targeting psychological distress in this population, focusing on the broader impact of endometriosis beyond physical symptoms. However, the limitations of cross-sectional data and self-reported information call for further research to validate the findings.
HUMAN REPRODUCTION
(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)