Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Matteo Lambertini, Claudia Massarotti, Julie Havas, Barbara Pistilli, Anne-Laure Martin, Alexandra Jacquet, Charles Coutant, Florence Coussy, Asma Dhaini Merimeche, Florence Lerebours, Christine Rousset-Jablonski, Christelle Jouannaud, Olivier Rigal, Marion Fournier, Patrick Soulie, Maria Alice Franzoi, Lucia Del Mastro, Ann H. Partridge, Fabrice Andre, Ines Vaz-Luis, Antonio Di Meglio
Summary: As life expectancy increases for cancer patients, survivorship has become a crucial aspect of breast cancer care. Adequate contraceptive counseling is important for premenopausal breast cancer patients who do not wish to become pregnant. This study examined contraceptive use and methods in early breast cancer patients and identified factors associated with contraceptive use over time. The findings highlight the importance of raising awareness and providing targeted contraceptive counseling for premenopausal women with early breast cancer.
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Apel Daniel, Coenen Michaela
Summary: This study found that flood-affected individuals experienced negative impacts on mental and physical health, with significant improvements in mental health indicators over time. Financial support and supportive counseling were associated with reduced mental health strain and counteracting established vulnerability factors.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF DISASTER RISK REDUCTION
(2021)
Article
Oncology
Asa Mohlin, Par-Ola Bendahl, Cecilia Hegardt, Corinna Richter, Ingalill Rahm Hallberg, Lisa Ryden
Summary: Psychological resilience is crucial for individuals diagnosed with breast cancer, as it can have a significant impact on their health-related quality of life. This study found that levels of resilience decreased over time in Swedish women with breast cancer, and factors like trust in treatment and financial situation were strongly associated with this change. Additionally, resilience was positively correlated with health-related quality of life one year after diagnosis, emphasizing its importance in maintaining overall well-being.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Yi Lin Lee, Tania Islam, Mahmoud Danaee, Nur Aishah Taib
Summary: Regular physical activity after breast cancer diagnosis is associated with reduced mortality and better quality of life. However, this study found that breast cancer survivors in Malaysia had inadequate physical activity levels at diagnosis, which decreased over time. Malay ethnicity and being underweight were significantly associated with low physical activity levels. It is important to communicate about the benefits of physical activity on cancer outcomes and continue to encourage breast cancer survivors to be physically active throughout their survivorship, particularly among Malay ethnic group and underweight patients.
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Asres Bedaso, Jon Adams, Wenbo Peng, David Sibbritt
Summary: This study examines the impact of social support on the health-related quality of life (HRQoL) of pregnant Australian women. It found that social support plays a direct and mediating role in improving the psychological well-being and HRQoL of pregnant women. Emotional/informational support, tangible support, and affectionate support/positive social interaction were identified as significant mediators in the relationship between perceived stress and mental health-related QoL.
BMC PREGNANCY AND CHILDBIRTH
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Ivaylo Vassilev, Sharon Xiaowen Lin, Lynn Calman, Josh Turner, Jane Frankland, David Wright, Claire Foster
Summary: It is important to understand the factors and processes that enable and sustain social network support for breast cancer survivors. This study found that friends and close family members provided the highest level of support, and women without higher education who did not have a partner were overall least well supported.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Kaina Zhou, Fan Ning, Xiao Wang, Wen Wang, Dongfang Han, Xiaomei Li
Summary: The study found that newly diagnosed breast cancer patients had lower levels of resilience and perceived social support, as well as higher levels of negative coping styles. Resilience had both direct and indirect effects on health-related quality of life, mediated by perceived social support and coping style.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Taeho Greg Rhee, Richard A. Marottoli, Joan K. Monin
Summary: The diversity of social networks is positively associated with HRQOL and QALYs in older adults, while perceived quality of social support is not associated with HRQOL.
PREVENTIVE MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Communication
Jude P. Mikal, Michael J. Beckstrand, Stuart W. Grande, Elise Parks, Mosunmoluwa Oyenuga, Tolulope Odebunmi, Olasunmbo Okedele, Bert Uchino, Keith Horvath
Summary: Transitions in breast cancer care are associated with increased stress and anxiety, and social support has been shown to help alleviate this distress. A study examining breast cancer survivors' Facebook use revealed that while there was an increase in posting behavior and self-disclosure following diagnosis, it did not correspond to an increase in support requests. The support provided tended to be low-cost emotional support, and participants gradually decreased their engagement over time.
HEALTH COMMUNICATION
(2021)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Hadi Zamanian, Mohammadali Amini-Tehrani, Zahra Jalali, Mona Daryaafzoon, Fatemeh Ramezani, Negin Malek, Maede Adabimohazab, Roghayeh Hozouri, Fereshteh Rafiei Taghanaky
Summary: The breast cancer stigma has a negative impact on the health-related quality of life of patients. General resilience resources, such as sense of coherence, social support, and coping skills, are believed to alleviate this effect. This study aims to explore the mediating/moderation role of these resources in the relationship between stigma and quality of life.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Oncology
Charrlotte Seib, Debra Anderson, Amanda McGuire, Janine Porter-Steele, Nicole McDonald, Sarah Balaam, Diksha Sapkota, Alexandra L. McCarthy
Summary: This study evaluated the clinical benefits of an e-health enabled health promotion intervention (WWACP) on the health-related quality of life of women recovering from cancer treatment. The results showed that the WWACP was associated with improved health-related quality of life and overall physical and mental health scores.
Article
Oncology
Nitikorn Phoosuwan, Pranee C. Lundberg
Summary: The study found that psychological distress was related to HRQoL, and increased support from physicians, nurses, and husband/partner may improve the HRQoL in women with breast cancer. Breast cancer treatments such as breast reconstruction and chemotherapy were factors that decreased psychological distress and increased HRQoL.
SUPPORTIVE CARE IN CANCER
(2022)
Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Shirin Jalili, Ramin Ghasemi Shayan
Summary: Health assessment data is crucial for developing care plans and understanding patient needs. The Quality of Life of cancer patients is significantly impacted by the disease, with symptoms such as pain having a negative effect.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Andre Hajek, Christian Brettschneider, Tina Mallon, Hanna Kaduszkiewicz, Anke Oey, Birgitt Wiese, Siegfried Weyerer, Jochen Werle, Michael Pentzek, Angela Fuchs, Ines Conrad, Melanie Luppa, Dagmar Weeg, Edelgard Moesch, Luca Kleineidam, Michael Wagner, Martin Scherer, Wolfgang Maier, Steffi G. Riedel-Heller, Hans-Helmut Koenig
Summary: The study found that longitudinal changes in social support were associated with problems in certain health dimensions, but did not affect overall health-related quality of life.
QUALITY OF LIFE RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Oncology
Nita H. Mukand, Naomi Y. Ko, Nadia A. Nabulsi, Colin C. Hubbard, Brian C-H Chiu, Kent F. Hoskins, Gregory S. Calip
Summary: This study found that low physical health-related quality of life and physical functioning are associated with an increased risk of contralateral breast cancer. Efforts to understand and minimize declines in physical functioning post-breast cancer diagnosis are important.
Review
Substance Abuse
Brienna N. Rutherford, Carmen C. W. Lim, Benjamin Johnson, Brandon Cheng, Jack Chung, Sandy Huang, Tianze Sun, Janni Leung, Gary C. K. Chan
Summary: There is a widespread presence of substance-related content, particularly those promoting or actively depicting substance use, on social media platforms. This content may have concerning influences on attitudes, behaviors, and risk perceptions, especially among adolescents and young adults who are the most vulnerable and heaviest users of social media.
Article
Substance Abuse
Vivian Chiu, Gary Chan, Wayne Hall, Leanne Hides, Janni Leung
Summary: This study examines trends in cannabis use intention and weekly use in Australia, particularly in relation to age and birth cohort. The results suggest that as people age, they are less likely to intend to try cannabis, and attitudes towards cannabis use have become more favorable in certain birth cohorts. The findings also indicate that the legalization of medicinal cannabis could lead to increased uptake and consumption among current users.
DRUG AND ALCOHOL REVIEW
(2023)
Article
Substance Abuse
Anjalee Syangbo, Matthew Hickman, Samantha Colledge-Frisby, Janni Leung, Jason Grebely, Sarah Larney, Louisa Degenhardt, Adam Trickey
Summary: Globally, hepatitis B virus (HBV) is a leading cause of liver disease, and people who inject drugs (PWID) are at higher risk of HBV infection. This study investigated the associations between country-level chronic HBV prevalence in PWID and national indicators of development, and prevalence of HIV and HCV. The results showed that there was no significant association between development indicators and HBV prevalence, but there were positive associations between HBV prevalence and HIV/HCV prevalence among PWID. The findings emphasize the importance of harm reduction and HBV vaccination in PWID, especially in endemic areas.
DRUG AND ALCOHOL REVIEW
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Luke Nykiel, Mandy Paterson, Nancy A. A. Pachana
Summary: This study examined the relationship between different motivations for volunteering and different outcomes experienced by animal welfare volunteers. Using an anonymous self-report questionnaire and thematic analysis of qualitative responses, three groups of volunteers were identified based on their prominent motivations: values-driven, personal-gain, and experience-oriented. Volunteers in each group experienced different outcomes, including pleasure and stress from enacting personal values, increased socialization opportunities, and a sense of purpose or gaining experience in animal care.
AUSTRALIAN PSYCHOLOGIST
(2023)
Review
Substance Abuse
Habte Belete, Tesfa Mekonen, Dorothy C. Espinosa, Fentie Ambaw, Jason Connor, Gary Chan, Leanne Hides, Wayne Hall, Janni Leung
Summary: This systematic review aimed to summarize general population-level cannabis use in sub-Saharan Africa since 2010. The results showed that the lifetime prevalence of cannabis use in sub-Saharan Africa is approximately 12% among adults and just under 8% among adolescents.
Editorial Material
Substance Abuse
Wayne Hall, Janni Leung, Beatriz H. Carlini
Article
Substance Abuse
Janni Leung, Vivian Chiu, Nicola Man, Wing See Yuen, Timothy Dobbins, Adrian Dunlop, Natasa Gisev, Wayne Hall, Sarah Larney, Sallie-Anne Pearson, Louisa Degenhardt, Amy Peacock
Summary: In New South Wales, Australia, individuals who had an alcohol-related hospital inpatient or emergency department presentation between 2005 and 2014 had a higher risk of mortality than the general population during the same period.
Editorial Material
Psychology, Clinical
Nancy A. Pachana
INTERNATIONAL PSYCHOGERIATRICS
(2023)
Review
Substance Abuse
Wayne Hall, Daniel Stjepanovic, Danielle Dawson, Janni Leung
Summary: This research provides a summary of the impact of cannabis legalization in Canada. It reveals a significant reduction in cannabis-related arrests and prices, increased access to various cannabis products, and a moderate increase in cannabis use among adults. However, there have been no marked changes in cannabis use among high school students. The legalization has also been associated with an increase in hospital attendances for psychiatric distress, unintentional ingestion of cannabis products by children, and hospitalizations for cannabis use disorders in adults. The evidence on cannabis-impaired driving and presentations to emergency departments with psychoses and cannabis use disorders is conflicting.
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Gabriela Pacas Fronza, Gerard Byrne, Kana Appadurai, Nancy Pachana, Nadeeka N. W. Dissanayaka
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the prevalence of anxiety symptoms in Australian memory clinic patients. A sample of 163 individuals and their carers were assessed using various instruments. The results showed that nearly 70% of patients experienced mild to moderate anxiety symptoms, especially in those with mild cognitive impairment and dementia. Additionally, a moderate correlation was observed between carer-report anxiety and clinician-rated measures.
CLINICAL GERONTOLOGIST
(2023)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Amanda J. Salmon, Nancy A. Pachana
Summary: The use of assistance dogs provides numerous benefits for older adult owners. However, aged care facilities still refuse to allow owners to keep their dogs despite protective legislation. This study explores whether older adults should be allowed to retain their dogs when relocating to an aged care facility, and identifies the factors to consider in making this decision. Results suggest that objective assessments and policy changes are necessary to ensure the well-being of both the owner and the dog.
Article
Substance Abuse
Danielle Dawson, Daniel Stjepanovic, Valentina Lorenzetti, Wayne D. Hall, Janni Leung
Summary: This study investigated the amount of cannabis used in different modes of administration in an Australian sample. The results showed that the amount of cannabis used varies across different modes of administration, and daily users tend to use larger quantities of cannabis in a joint.
DRUG AND ALCOHOL REVIEW
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Janni Leung, Tianze Sun, Giang Vu, Danielle Dawson, Gary Chung Kai Chan
Summary: The increase of youth vaping in Australia is a concern due to increasing promotions of vaping products. This study observed the visibility of vaping products near high-adolescent-traffic areas in Brisbane. The results showed that vaping products are often displayed near high schools and in the city, with youth-appealing features.
HEALTH PROMOTION JOURNAL OF AUSTRALIA
(2023)
Article
Substance Abuse
Janni Leung, Tesfa Mekonen Yimer, Vivian Chiu, Wayne D. Hall, Jason P. Connor, Gary Chung Kai Chan
Summary: This study examines the rate of treatment access among individuals with high-risk substance use and finds that the proportion of people using treatment programs remains low, especially for alcohol consumers.
DRUG AND ALCOHOL REVIEW
(2023)
Article
Social Sciences, Interdisciplinary
Amy K. Ostertun Geirdal, Janni Leung, Daicia Price, Isaac Kabelenga, Gary Lamph, Hilde Thygesen, Mary R. Ruffolo, Tore Bonsaksen
Summary: This study examined the association between demographic variables, psychosocial health, quality of life, and happiness in the context of COVID-19. The findings showed that psychosocial health plays a significant role in individuals' quality of life and happiness during the COVID-19 pandemic.
APPLIED RESEARCH IN QUALITY OF LIFE
(2023)
Article
Oncology
Christine J. McPherson, Alanna Devereaux
Summary: This study examines the dyadic effects of patient and caregiver attachment orientations on mutually supportive care in cancer treatment. It highlights the interdependence within the cancer caregiving relationship and emphasizes the importance of considering individual and relational ways of responding in providing support. Attachment theory provides a framework for understanding and therapeutic intervention.
