Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Li Wang, Fenglan Li, Keqiang Meng, Kelly Heber Dunning
Summary: This study investigates the link between childhood socioeconomic status and adult subjective wellbeing. The findings reveal that hope and sense of control mediate the relationship between childhood socioeconomic status and adult subjective wellbeing, buffering the negative impacts of childhood poverty experiences.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Psychiatry
Zsofia Csajbok, Anna Kagstrom, Ingemar Kareholt, Boguslaw Pawlowski, Klara Mareckova, Pavla Cermakova
Summary: The study found that there are sex differences in the association of childhood socioeconomic position with later-life depressive symptoms, with women being more affected than men. Education has a stronger preventive potential for reducing the negative impact of childhood socioeconomic hardship, particularly in Central and Eastern Europe.
SOCIAL PSYCHIATRY AND PSYCHIATRIC EPIDEMIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Karlijn Massar, Natalie Kopplin, Karen Schelleman-Offermans
Summary: The study suggests that psychological capital (PsyCap) and health literacy may mitigate the negative effects of socioeconomic circumstances on health-promoting behaviors, especially in the relationships between childhood socioeconomic position, adult educational attainment, and fruits and vegetables consumption, exercise.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Rheumatology
Rozemarijn Witkam, James M. Gwinnutt, David A. Selby, Rachel Cooper, Jennifer H. Humphreys, Suzanne M. M. Verstappen
Summary: This study investigated the associations of socioeconomic position and obesity with incident osteoarthritis (OA) and found that body mass index (BMI) mediated the association between socioeconomic position and incident OA.
SEMINARS IN ARTHRITIS AND RHEUMATISM
(2022)
Article
Psychiatry
Yeping Fei, Silan Yang, Zhihong Zhu, Mengmeng Lv, Yan Yin, Man Zuo, Yiping Chen, Han Sheng, Shenya Zhang, Mingmin Zhang
Summary: This study explored the relationship between workplace violence and burnout among Chinese nurses, as well as the mediating effect of a psychological trait called "sense of coherence" in this relationship. The results showed that sense of coherence mediated the relationship between workplace violence and burnout. It is important to take measures to improve nurses' sense of coherence to reduce burnout during the COVID-19 period.
Article
Immunology
Wolfgang Marx, Sarah Thomson, Martin O'Hely, Christos Symeonides, Fiona Collier, Mimi L. K. Tang, Amy Loughman, David Burgner, Richard Saffery, Cindy Pham, Toby Mansell, Peter D. Sly, Peter Vuillermin, Sarath Ranganathan, Anne-Louise Ponsonby
Summary: The study found that elevated inflammatory markers and lower omega-3 fatty acid-related metabolites in pregnant women were associated with lower child cognition. These maternal factors partially mediated the relationship between prenatal risk factors related to socioeconomic disadvantage and low child cognition. Modifying maternal prenatal metabolic pathways related to inflammation and omega-3 fatty acids may counteract the negative effects of prenatal risk factors on child cognition.
BRAIN BEHAVIOR AND IMMUNITY
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Katrin Wolfova, Zsofia Csajbok, Anna Kagstrom, Ingemar Kareholt, Pavla Cermakova
Summary: The study found sex differences in the impact of childhood socioeconomic position on cognitive performance and decline, with education playing a strong mediating role. Childhood socioeconomic disadvantage was associated with a faster rate of cognitive decline, especially for women, highlighting the importance of addressing childhood socioeconomic disparities and improving education to promote late-life cognitive functioning, particularly for women.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Min Yao, Lingou Li, Mei Yang, Yuanyuan Wu, Feifei Cheng
Summary: Exposure to indoor air pollution from solid fuel use is associated with childhood stunting, and low education level and low income are socioeconomic factors contributing to solid fuel use.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Miyo Hori, Eisho Yoshikawa, Daichi Hayama, Shigeko Sakamoto, Tsuneo Okada, Yoshinori Sakai, Hideomi Fujiwara, Kazue Takayanagi, Kazuo Murakami, Junji Ohnishi
Summary: Empathy is considered crucial for medical care quality, and sense of coherence (SOC) plays an important role in improving the psychological and physical health of healthcare professionals. This study found that SOC mediated the relationship between empathy and individual moods among healthcare professionals, and age moderated this association.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Psychiatry
Joanna Dymecka, Rafal Gerymski, Anna Machnik-Czerwik, Romuald Derbis, Mariola Bidzan
Summary: This study investigated the relationship between fear of COVID-19, SOC, health-related hardiness, and life satisfaction. The results showed that both SOC and health-related hardiness mediate between fear of COVID-19 and life satisfaction during the pandemic, emphasizing the importance of personal resources in dealing with the effects of COVID-19. Further research is needed to explore the role of other personal resources during the pandemic.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHIATRY
(2021)
Article
Psychiatry
Feng Zhang, Shan Zhang, Xu Gao
Summary: The family plays a crucial role in children's development, and children from low socioeconomic backgrounds are more likely to experience neglect, which can impact their self-continuity and win-win values. This study used cross-sectional data from 489 participants to examine the mediation roles of childhood neglect and self-continuity in the relationship between socioeconomic status and win-win values. The results indicated that childhood neglect and self-continuity fully mediate the effect of socioeconomic status on win-win values.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHIATRY
(2022)
Article
Family Studies
Massimiliano Orri, Sylvana M. Cote, Mikko Marttila, Tiina Ristikari
Summary: The study shows that children placed out of home at an early age are more likely to have low income and rely on social welfare in adulthood, and these associations can be partly explained by mental health problems and academic performance.
CHILDREN AND YOUTH SERVICES REVIEW
(2021)
Review
Clinical Neurology
Sarah K. Schaefer, Alicia Fuchs, Maren Kotzur, Lisann Maahs, Tanja Michael
Summary: Sense of coherence (SOC) is negatively correlated with mental health problems in both adults and children/adolescents. This meta-analysis found a negative association between SOC and mental health problems, with the relationship becoming stronger as individuals age.
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Emiliana Tonini, Yann Quide, Thomas J. Whitford, Melissa J. Green
Summary: This study explored the relationships between childhood trauma, sociodemographic disadvantage, and schizotypy in adulthood. The findings suggest that sociodemographic disadvantage partially mediates the association between childhood trauma and schizotypy.
BRITISH JOURNAL OF CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Bengisu Sezer, Annemarie Koster, Jeroen Albers, Rachelle Meisters, Miranda Schram, Simone Eussen, Nicole Dukers, Angelique de Rijk, Coen Stehouwer, Hans Bosma
Summary: This study examined the association between low socioeconomic position and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, as well as the mediating role of psychosocial work environment. The results showed that individuals with lower socioeconomic position had a higher risk of developing Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, but the psychosocial work environment explained only a small part of this association.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Editorial Material
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Denise Faulks, Sasha Scambler, Blanaid Daly, Lisa Jamieson, Martine Hennequin, Georgios Tsakos
Summary: This commentary discusses the need for a multidisciplinary approach to measuring oral health and suggests that the WHO's International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) could provide a model for developing indicators for oral health. The ICF model emphasizes the universal nature of human functioning and the importance of considering social and environmental contexts. It can capture data on both physiological and social aspects of oral health and function. Case studies and examples of operationalization of the ICF in oral health research are provided. However, incorporating such a comprehensive model into practical oral health measurements poses challenges.
COMMUNITY DENTISTRY AND ORAL EPIDEMIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Gabriela Miranda, Eduardo Bernabe, Elsa Karina Delgado-Angulo
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the independent contributions of parental socioeconomic position (SEP), own SEP, and social mobility to explain adult self-rated oral health. The results showed that the own SEP had a higher contribution than parental SEP in explaining variations in oral health, but they became almost equal after considering social mobility. Downward mobility was associated with poor oral health, while upward mobility was not.
COMMUNITY DENTISTRY AND ORAL EPIDEMIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Sarah Almutairi, Sasha Scambler, Eduardo Bernabe
Summary: This study investigated the associations between family functioning and oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) in 3-4-year-old children. The results showed that unhealthy family functioning was associated with worse child OHRQoL, especially in terms of disrupting family life. Effective assignment and undertaking of roles should be further explored as a target for intervention.
COMMUNITY DENTISTRY AND ORAL EPIDEMIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Miira M. Vehkalahti, Irja Venta, Maria Valaste
Summary: This register-based study examined the frequency of tooth extractions in adults visiting private dentists in Finland between 2012 and 2017. The results showed that tooth extractions varied by age group and remained stable over the years, suggesting age-specific differences in dental health.
ACTA ODONTOLOGICA SCANDINAVICA
(2023)
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Anne Nordrehaug Astrom, Berit Mastrovito, Josefine Sannevik, Georgios Tsakos
Summary: This study aimed to assess the long-term association between tooth loss at age 50 and subsequent impaired oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) at ages 65, 70, and 75. The study also examined the role of behavioral and age-related factors in explaining this association. The findings showed that early tooth loss was independently associated with impaired OHRQoL in later years, and factors related to functional and psychological concerns played a role in explaining this long-term impact.
COMMUNITY DENTISTRY AND ORAL EPIDEMIOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
E. Joury, S. Kisely, R. G. Watt, N. Ahmed, A. J. Morris, F. Fortune, K. Bhui
Summary: Poor physical health, including oral health, is a significant issue among individuals with mental disorders worldwide. The burden of oral diseases is high in this population, and it can exacerbate the personal, social, and economic impacts of mental disorders. This article summarizes the causes and relationship between mental disorders and oral diseases, reviews current evidence on interventions to reduce the burden of oral diseases, and suggests future research directions. However, effective and scalable interventions to address this issue have not yet been found. Transformative research and actions that involve biological, behavioral, and social sciences are needed to understand and tackle the complex relationship between mental disorders and oral diseases. The design and testing of complex interventions should prioritize research and be conducted in real-world settings by a transdisciplinary team. The importance of research in improving oral health and overall health in this disadvantaged group is paramount.
JOURNAL OF DENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Diego J. Lopez, Shalika Hegde, Martin Whelan, Stuart Dashper, Georgios Tsakos, Ankur Singh
Summary: This study assessed the social inequalities in early childhood caries (ECC) using clinical data collected from 2008 to 2019 in Victoria, Australia. The results showed that absolute inequalities in ECC prevalence and severity increased for children with culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) status and concession cardholder status during this period. Relative inequalities also increased for CALD status, cardholder status, and area deprivation. However, there were no significant increases in inequalities for children with Indigenous status. This highlights the need for oral health policies and interventions aimed at reducing the prevalence of ECC and addressing oral health inequalities among different population sub-groups.
COMMUNITY DENTISTRY AND ORAL EPIDEMIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Azri Aliah Binti Mohd Yani, Wagner Marcenes, Stephen A. Stansfeld, Eduardo Bernabe
Summary: This study did not find an association between a history of NSSI and TDIs among 15- to 16-year-old adolescents in East London.
DENTAL TRAUMATOLOGY
(2023)
Editorial Material
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Georgios Tsakos, Richard G. Watt, Carol C. Guarnizo-Herreno
Summary: Health inequalities, including oral health, are a significant social injustice issue globally. The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated existing inequalities and introduced new ones. Research should focus on explaining oral health inequalities, understanding their complex mechanisms, and implementing interventions. Further investigation into the role of structural determinants, such as political economy analysis, is needed.
COMMUNITY DENTISTRY AND ORAL EPIDEMIOLOGY
(2023)
Editorial Material
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Hazem Abbas, Kenji Takeuchi, Ken Osaka, Carol C. Guarnizo-Herreno, Georgios Tsakos, Richard G. Watt
Summary: Oral conditions are a global public health problem with significant inequalities. Science communication and health advocacy can address this issue, but academics face limitations. This article argues for the establishment of 'science communication and health advocacy task forces' in academic institutions to transfer knowledge about oral conditions and advocate for policy change. These interdisciplinary task forces should have skills in oral health, communication, digital media, negotiation, and scientific transparency.
COMMUNITY DENTISTRY AND ORAL EPIDEMIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
U. Cooray, G. Tsakos, A. Heilmann, R. G. Watt, K. Takeuchi, K. Kondo, K. Osaka, J. Aida
Summary: Social participation has a positive impact on the health and well-being of older adults in aging societies. This study in Japan focuses on the effect of retaining natural teeth on social participation. The findings suggest that tooth loss prevention scenarios improve social participation, while tooth loss scenarios gradually decrease it.
JOURNAL OF DENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Nursing
Patrick Stark, Gerry McKenna, Christine Brown Wilson, Georgios Tsakos, Paul Brocklehurst, Caroline Lappin, Barry Quinn, Nicola Holland, Gary Mitchell
Summary: This study aims to evaluate an educational e-resource co-designed by service users, carers, and clinicians to improve community nurses' capabilities in delivering oral health care to older people in their own homes. It will also explore the acceptability of the e-resource and examine the facilitators and barriers to providing this care for older people.
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Jenny Abanto, Georgios Tsakos, Isabel Cristina Olegario, Saul Martins Paiva, Fausto Medeiros Mendes, Thiago Machado Ardenghi, Marcelo Bonecker
Summary: This randomized clinical trial aimed to compare the impact of pulpectomy and tooth extraction on oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) in children with primary molars with pulp necrosis. The results showed that pulpectomy resulted in better OHRQoL scores after 12 months compared to tooth extraction and had a smaller impact on anxiety levels.
COMMUNITY DENTISTRY AND ORAL EPIDEMIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Nursing
Gary Mitchell, Patrick Stark, Christine Brown Wilson, Georgios Tsakos, Paul Brocklehurst, Caroline Lappin, Barry Quinn, Nicola Holland, Gerry Mckenna
Summary: This study highlights the uncertainty of community nurses in providing oral healthcare to older adults at home. Emphasizing comprehensive and continuous oral health education can enhance nurses' confidence in supporting patients. Interprofessional collaboration and clear role definitions with oral health professionals are crucial for improving oral health outcomes in this vulnerable population.
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Finbarr Allen, Carol C. Guarnizo-Herreno, Sim Yu Fan, Georgios Tsakos
Summary: This study aims to assess whether eligibility for a pioneer generation subsidy incentivizes dental attendance among older Singaporeans. The results show that those eligible for the subsidy are more likely to have regular dental attendance compared to those who are not eligible.
COMMUNITY DENTISTRY AND ORAL EPIDEMIOLOGY
(2023)