Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Andreas Dinkel, Birgitt Marten-Mittag, Katrin Kremsreiter
Summary: The study found that fear of progression is strongly associated with daily worry and pathological worry, suggesting that fear of progression may be an expression of worry. Younger age, depressive symptoms, and anxiety symptoms were significant determinants of fear of progression.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Dahai Yue, Ninez A. Ponce, Jack Needleman, Susan L. Ettner
Summary: Educational attainment is a strong predictor of hospitalizations for middle-aged and older adults in the US, with health conditions mediating most of the education-hospitalization gradients. The association is more pronounced for females, whites, and those under 78 years old. Additionally, the impact of education on hospitalizations varies across different demographic groups, highlighting the need for further research on health disparities.
SSM-POPULATION HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Guelistan Bahat Ozturk, C. Kilic, M. E. Bozkurt, M. A. Karan
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the prevalence of fear of falling (FOF) in older adults and its associations with various factors. The results showed that FOF is common in community-dwelling older adults and is significantly associated with anxiety, ADL limitations, and female sex.
JOURNAL OF NUTRITION HEALTH & AGING
(2021)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Shinnosuke Takamiya, Motoyasu Honma, Yuri Masaoka, Momoka Okada, Shinichi Ohashi, Yoko Tanaka, Kosuke Suzuki, Shugo Uematsu, Akihiko Kitami, Masahiko Izumizaki
Summary: Improving quality of life (QOL) after surgery is crucial, and it has been suggested that preoperative anxiety can predict postoperative health-related QOL. However, the accuracy of anxiety measurement remains problematic. This study examined the relationship between preoperative anxiety and postoperative HRQOL in lung cancer patients. The results showed that HRQOL decreased at discharge but gradually recovered over time, reaching the same level as at admission after 3 months. State anxiety at discharge was found to be associated with HRQOL.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Rachel A. Rodenbach, Andrew D. Althouse, Yael Schenker, Thomas J. Smith, Edward Chu, Douglas B. White, Marie Bakitas, Robert M. Arnold
Summary: This study explored the relationships between patients' worry about dying and their understanding of illness, treatment preferences, and advance care planning. The results showed that patients who worry about dying are more likely to identify as terminally ill, prefer life-extending therapy, and less likely to engage in advance care planning.
JOURNAL OF PAIN AND SYMPTOM MANAGEMENT
(2021)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Toby J. Ellmers, Elmar C. Kal, William R. Young
Summary: The study suggests that persistent dizziness in older adults may be related to an anxiety-driven preoccupation with consciously processing balance. By reducing the reliance on conscious processes to regulate balance, these distorted perceptions of unsteadiness may be modifiable.
JOURNAL OF NEUROLOGY
(2021)
Review
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Christine Maheu, Mina Singh, Wing Lam Tock, Asli Eyrenci, Jacqueline Galica, Maude Hebert, Francesca Frati, Tania Estape
Summary: The scoping review focused on the conceptualization and measurement of Fear of Cancer Recurrence (FCR), Health Anxiety (HA), worry, and uncertainty in illness in breast cancer survivorship literature. Findings indicated that cancer-specific factors are more likely to trigger FCR and uncertainty in illness, while worry and HA display more trait-like characteristics. The review identified key similarities and differences among the constructs to guide further research and practice.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Madeline F. Y. Han, Rathi Mahendran, Junhong Yu
Summary: This study found that fear of COVID-19 among older adults may be associated with psychological factors such as anxiety, depressive symptoms, risk perception, and age. The results demonstrated that fear of COVID-19 in older adults could be a projection of pre-existing affective symptoms and exaggerated risk perceptions.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Indira Paz-Graniel, Junko Kose, Nancy Babio, Serge Hercberg, Pilar Galan, Mathilde Touvier, Jordi Salas-Salvado, Valentina A. Andreeva
Summary: This study aimed to assess the association between caffeine intake and general anxiety in adults recruited from the general population. The results showed that higher caffeine intake is associated with higher odds of general anxiety among women but not among men.
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Alison Chung, Madeleine E. Teasell, Valentina Pergher, Allen Thornton, Wendy Loken Thornton
Summary: The emotional impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic are only beginning to be understood as researchers assessed various factors contributing to greater COVID-19 fear in both younger and older adults. Loneliness was found to be more strongly related to fear of COVID-19 in older adults, while poorer subjective numeracy was associated with increased COVID-19 fear in both age groups. Additionally, higher interpersonal mistrust and identifying as female were also linked to increased COVID-19 fear.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Ellen L. Compernolle, Laura E. Finch, Louise C. Hawkley, Kathleen A. Cagney
Summary: The study examines how momentary loneliness relates to gender, race/ethnicity, social, and physical context in older adults. Results suggest that men tend to report greater loneliness compared to women, and older adults outside the home or not alone are less likely to feel lonely. However, the protective effects of being outside the home and with others are weaker among women and Black and Hispanic older adults.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Gerontology
Rachel M. Adams, Candace M. Evans, Mason Clay Mathews, Amy Wolkin, Lori Peek
Summary: The study found that older adult males have higher mortality rates than females; American Indian/Alaska Native males are particularly impacted by excessive cold; Black males also have high mortality rates, especially due to cataclysmic storms.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED GERONTOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Integrative & Complementary Medicine
Stephanie J. Sohl, Gretchen A. Brenes, Carol Krucoff, Gena Hargis, Andrea Anderson, Michael E. Miller, Suzanne C. Danhauer
Summary: The study focused on assessing treatment fidelity of a yoga intervention for worry in older adults. Results showed that teaching a yoga class according to a protocol requires different skills than competently teaching a yoga class in the community, and these skills improved with feedback. The findings may promote communication between yoga research and practice communities.
JOURNAL OF ALTERNATIVE AND COMPLEMENTARY MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Surgery
Victor Turrado, Yoelimar Guzman, Julio Jimenez-Lillo, Eduardo Villegas, Francisco B. de Lacy, Jordi Blanch, Jose M. Balibrea, Antonio Lacy
Summary: Virtual reality can reduce perioperative anxiety in patients undergoing surgery for colorectal cancer by simulating controlled exposure to the surgical process. In a clinical trial, anxiety and depression scores significantly decreased after patients were exposed to virtual reality.
SURGICAL ENDOSCOPY AND OTHER INTERVENTIONAL TECHNIQUES
(2021)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Forough Mortazavi, Maryam Mehrabadi, Roya KiaeeTabar
Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic has raised concerns among pregnant women, impacting their well-being. Factors such as fear of COVID-19, low family income, employment status, nulliparity, presence of COVID-19 cases in the family, and age under 30 were found to influence pregnant women's worry and well-being. Support and care for pregnant women should be prioritized during this challenging time.
BMC PREGNANCY AND CHILDBIRTH
(2021)
Article
Infectious Diseases
Laura A. Marlow, Emily McBride, Deborah Ridout, Alice S. Forster, Henry Kitchener, Jo Waller
Summary: The study found that the initial adverse impact of an HPV-positive screening result on anxiety and distress diminishes over time. Specific concerns about the result may be longer lasting and efforts should be made to address them.
SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED INFECTIONS
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Laura A. V. Marlow, Martin Nemec, Ivo Vlaev, Jo Waller
Summary: The study aimed to test the impact of different messages on cervical screening intention among women aged 50-64. The findings showed that social norms, outcome expectancy, risk reduction, response efficacy, and discomfort acknowledgement messages did not affect intention strength, and age-targeted messages did not result in greater intention than generic ones.
BRITISH JOURNAL OF HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Primary Health Care
Rebecca Landy, Tony Hollingworth, Jo Waller, Laura A. Marlow, Jane Rigney, Thomas Round, Peter D. Sasieni, Anita W. W. Lim
Summary: This study evaluated whether offering non-speculum clinician-taken sampling and self-sampling increases the cervical cancer screening uptake in women aged 50-64 who do not regularly attend screenings. The study found that offering these two options significantly increases the screening uptake and there are differences in screening modality preference among women of different ethnic backgrounds.
BRITISH JOURNAL OF GENERAL PRACTICE
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Kirsty F. Bennett, Jo Waller, Julia Bailey, Laura A. Marlow
Summary: This study examined the psychosexual impact and disclosure experiences of women who tested positive for HPV following cervical screening. Interviews with 21 women in England revealed that the sexually transmitted nature of HPV and concerns about transmission and infection source influenced their interpersonal and sexual relationships. While most women disclosed their HPV infection, the factors influencing their decision and others' reactions varied. Increased knowledge about HPV, including its prevalence and clearance, and reframing it as a skin-to-skin transmitted infection rather than an STI, may reduce negative psychosexual consequences.
BRITISH JOURNAL OF HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Substance Abuse
Theodora Kotti, Evangelos Katsampouris, Mamta Ruparel, Andy McEwen, Jennifer. L. L. Dickson, Stephen. W. W. Duffy, Jo Waller, Samuel. M. M. Janes, Samantha. L. L. Quaife
Summary: This study aimed to compare the acceptance of smoking cessation support through practitioner-referral or self-referral in lung cancer screening. The results showed that self-referral was more accepted, but previous evidence suggests that practitioner-referrals increase quit attempts, thus indicating that practitioner-referrals should be the first-line strategy in lung cancer screening.
Article
Pediatrics
Jennie C. Parnham, Charlotte Vrinten, Marta K. Rado, Alex Bottle, Filippos T. Filippidis, Anthony A. Laverty
Summary: This study examined transitions in and out of nicotine product use among UK youth. Most participants who had never used nicotine products remained non-users, but a small proportion transitioned to e-cigarettes or cigarettes. E-cigarette use was less persistent over time, but a significant proportion transitioned to smoking after 1 year.
LANCET CHILD & ADOLESCENT HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Gunvor Aasbo, Bo T. Hansen, Jo Waller, Mari Nygard, Kari N. Solbraekke
Summary: This study used focus group interviews to explore how women in Norway who have postponed cervical cancer screening discuss the epidemiology and prevention of the disease. The findings showed that lay persons negotiate acceptable and nuanced explanations of cervical cancer using both biomedical concepts and cultural values. Uncertainty about risk factors was a key aspect of these negotiations. The study provides insights into the contexts in which screening may be considered less relevant or significant for maintaining health.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Jo Waller, Frances Waite, Laura Marlow
Summary: Only three-quarters of women in Britain are aware of HPV, and knowledge of primary screening is very low, even among screening-age women. This points to the need for continued awareness-raising campaigns to ensure informed choice about screening and mitigate public concern when screening intervals are extended.
JOURNAL OF MEDICAL SCREENING
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Ruth E. C. Evans, Jo Waller, Brian D. Nicholson, Thomas Round, Carolynn Gildea, Deb Smith, Suzanne E. Scott
Summary: This study explores the feasibility of providing additional support to patients after urgent referral when cancer is not detected, from the perspectives of healthcare professionals. The study finds that healthcare professionals believe that support should be offered if proven to be effective, but they have concerns about resource limitations and the perceived scope of the urgent cancer referral pathway.
PATIENT EDUCATION AND COUNSELING
(2023)
Article
Substance Abuse
Jennie C. Parnham, Charlotte Vrinten, Hazel Cheeseman, Laura Bunce, Nicholas S. Hopkinson, Filippos T. Filippidis, Anthony A. Laverty
Summary: This study found that despite the UK's regulations to restrict youth access to tobacco and nicotine e-cigarettes, there have been no significant changes in adolescents' awareness of and access to these products over the past few years. Therefore, the UK needs to reinforce policies on advertising, promotion, and sale of tobacco and e-cigarettes to deter use among children and adolescents.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Laura A. Marlow, Ninian Schmeising-Barnes, Jane Warwick, Jo Waller
Summary: This research aims to explore the psychological impact of having a cancer signal detected following a Multi-cancer early detection (MCED) blood test. The study will collect data through questionnaires and interviews, focusing on anxiety, psychological consequences, understanding of results, and help-seeking behavior. It provides valuable insights into the psychological risks of MCED blood tests and contributes to the implementation of such tests.
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Frances Waite, Laura A. V. Marlow, Martin Nemec, Jo Waller
Summary: The study found that generic cervical screening infographics can increase intention, improve knowledge, and attitudes. Age targeting did not affect intention, but had a positive impact on engagement.
BRITISH JOURNAL OF HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Stefanie Bonfield, Mamta Ruparel, Jo Waller, Jennifer L. Dickson, Samuel M. Janes, Samantha L. Quaife
Summary: This study examined preferences for decision control among UK-based high-risk lung cancer screening candidates and found that most preferred to be involved in the decision with varying degrees of input from a health care professional, while few wanted to make the decision alone. Preferences were also associated with educational attainment.
MDM POLICY & PRACTICE
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Emily McBride, Laura A. Marlow, Joseph Chilcot, Rona Moss-Morris, Jo Waller
Summary: In women testing positive for HPV with normal cytology, there were three distinct profiles of illness representations identified: adaptive, negative, and negative somatic. These profiles accounted for 21.8% of the variance in anxiety, with women in the negative and negative somatic profiles showing significantly higher anxiety levels compared to those in the adaptive profile. This suggests that negative beliefs may contribute to heightened anxiety in HPV-positive women with normal cytology.
ANNALS OF BEHAVIORAL MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Samantha L. Quaife, Kate E. Brain, Claire Stevens, Clara Kurtidu, Samuel M. Janes, Jo Waller
Summary: A standardized measure of psychological determinants for lung cancer screening uptake was developed and tested, including seven factor-derived subscales and four single-item questions. The measure showed acceptable reliability and validity for investigating the psychological determinants of screening uptake.
PSYCHOLOGY & HEALTH
(2022)