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Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Lidia Del Piccolo, Valeria Donisi, Ricciarda Raffaelli, Simone Garzon, Cinzia Perlini, Michela Rimondini, Stefano Uccella, Antonella Cromi, Fabio Ghezzi, Maddalena Ginami, Enrico Sartori, Francesca Ciccarone, Giovanni Scambia, Massimo Franchi
Summary: The study found that healthcare providers working in obstetrics during the COVID-19 pandemic experienced significant psychological distress, which was associated with individual, interpersonal, and organizational factors.
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(2021)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Shiyu Zhang, Haiyang Bian, Shi Qiu, Boyu Cai, Kun Jin, Xiaonan Zheng, Jiakun Li, Xiang Tu, Jianzhong Ai, Lu Yang, Qiang Wei
Summary: The study found that diets with higher inflammatory potential, as indicated by higher DII scores, are associated with an increased likelihood of urinary incontinence in American women younger than 65 years old. This suggests that diet may play a role in the development of urinary incontinence.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2021)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Meng Sun, Haoqiang Ji, Xu Chen, Jia Xu, Jiachen Lu, Yaohui Yi, Yuanping Pan, Ruiheng Wu, Yunting Chen, Yuxin Duan, Xiaofeng Dou, Ling Zhou
Summary: This study examined the psychological distress of transgender women in Shandong province, China and found that 20.08% of them experienced psychological distress. Higher monthly income, non-disclosure of sexual orientation and identity, and the perceived lack of importance of the internet in determining sexual orientation were associated with higher levels of psychological distress. Therefore, measures should focus on enhancing social inclusion and acceptance of transgender women's gender identity and sexual orientation, as well as strengthening the role of the internet in confirming sexual orientation.
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Economics
Xiaoying Gao, Apostolos Davillas, Andrew M. Jones
Summary: This paper builds upon previous research on the relationship between socioeconomic inequality and mental health, using the General Health Questionnaire as a measurement tool, to examine the second national lockdown until March 2021.
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Ayse Gokcen Gundogmus, Kubra Sezer Katar, Sibel Orsel, Gulfer Ozturk, Kerim Bora Yilmaz
Summary: This study investigated the relationship between post-traumatic growth, resilience, post-traumatic stress, and potential biomarkers in female breast cancer patients. It found a positive correlation between psychological resilience and post-traumatic growth, and multiple biomarkers were associated with psychological resilience, particularly ALLO levels.
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Economics
Apostolos Davillas, Andrew M. Jones
Summary: The study compared measures of socioeconomic inequality in psychological distress before and during the COVID-19 pandemic, finding an increase in the prevalence of psychological distress and total inequality during the pandemic. However, relative socioeconomic inequality did not increase. The analysis also showed a decrease in the contribution of other socioeconomic factors during the peak of the pandemic, with age and gender playing a larger role, especially for younger women.
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Jingjing Feng, Jinfu Xu, Susu Xu, Huifang Cao, Cuixia Zheng, Lokesh Sharma, Charles S. Dela Cruz, Jing Zhang, Dejie Chu, Li Yu, Chunlin Tu, Fan Li, Tao Ren, Fengying Zhang, Chunlin Du, Wenchao Gu, Hongwei Liu, Yechang Qian, Changxing Shen, Chunhong Tang, Yueping Bi, Feng Xiao, Kejia Gu, Jie Zhang, Zheng Ye, Liang Zhao, Jiayi Zhai, Xiaoying Hu, Jieming Qu, Zhijun Jie
Summary: This study investigated the psychological impact of COVID-19 on healthcare workers in Shanghai, finding that 47.7% of frontline HCWs experienced emotional distress. Female HCWs were more likely to have psychological distress, while those working in secondary hospitals or with no contact history were less likely to suffer. Nurses, married individuals, and those with known contact history were more likely to have anxiety.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2021)
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Health Policy & Services
Mohammad Khatib, Ivonne Mansbach-Kleinfeld, Sarah Abu-Kaf, Anneke Ifrah, Ahmad Sheikh-Muhammad
Summary: This study aimed to assess rates of psychological distress and 'poor' self-rated health among Palestinian citizens of Israel, comparing their scores with those of the general Israeli population. Results showed that low education, female gender, obesity, and the presence of chronic diseases were significantly associated with high psychological distress. The study highlights the disproportionate burden of poverty, chronic disease, and low education in this population, emphasizing the need for authorities to address these issues and improve education for younger generations.
ISRAEL JOURNAL OF HEALTH POLICY RESEARCH
(2021)
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Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Zhaoxia Liu, Chang Xi, Mingtian Zhong, Wanrong Peng, Qian Liu, Jun Chu, Kaili Zheng, Jinyao Yi
Summary: This study confirms the good factorial validity and reliability of the Chinese version of the GHQ-12, supporting its application in evaluating the general mental health of patients.
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(2023)
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Goncalo Marques, Nidal Drissi, Isabel de la Torre Diez, Beatriz Sainz de Abajo, Sofia Ouhbi
Summary: The study revealed that COVID-19 had a significant impact on the mental health of university students in Spain, leading to anxiety, depression, and social dysfunction. While the majority of students had never used mobile mental care apps, a considerable percentage indicated willingness to use them in the future.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MEDICAL INFORMATICS
(2021)
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Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Vesa Pohjola, Meri Nurkkala, Jorma I. Virtanen
Summary: The study found that girls were more likely to follow the international recommendation for tooth brushing and reported more social phobia and anxiety issues. Factors associated with not brushing teeth twice daily included being male, having parents with basic education, and perceiving current health as poor. Boys who smoked were also less likely to brush their teeth twice daily.
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Psychiatry
Weixi Kang
Summary: This study found that angina affects both the general and dimensions of psychological distress, with angina patients experiencing higher levels of psychological distress. It suggests the importance of addressing psychological distress in angina patients.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHIATRY
(2023)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Bindu S. Mayi, R. Weylin Sternglanz, Nathalia Aldana, Madhavi Menon
Summary: The study found that positive social relationships and conscientiousness are positively associated with mosquito repellent use, while negative social relationships are negatively associated with conscientiousness and mosquito repellent use. Future interventions should focus on enhancing positive social relationships to increase preventive health behavior.
JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH
(2021)
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Criminology & Penology
Jonathan Houdmont, Liza Jachens, Raymond Randall, Jim Colwell
Summary: The study identified specific stressors in rural policing like job demands, isolation, and critical decisions, which affect the mental health of police officers. Survey data showed that 44% of respondents reported symptoms of psychological distress, indicating a likely minor psychiatric disorder. Higher levels of psychological distress were associated with higher stressor exposure among officers of different ranks.
POLICING-AN INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF POLICE STRATEGIES & MANAGEMENT
(2021)
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Psychiatry
Vivien Kin Yi Chan, Hao Luo, Sandra Sau Man Chan, Chak Sing Lau, Winnie Wan Yin Yeung, Kuan Peng, Xinning Tong, May Pui San Lam, Ian Chi Kei Wong, Xue Li
Summary: Recent literature has shown that patients with depression have increased immune activation. This study aimed to explore the relationship between treatment-resistant depression (TRD) and subsequent autoimmune diseases. A cohort study and nested case-control study were conducted using electronic medical records in Hong Kong. The results indicated a significant association between TRD and autoimmune diseases, particularly in organ-specific diseases. The findings suggest that controlling chronic inflammation in hard-to-treat depression may help prevent autoimmunity.
TRANSLATIONAL PSYCHIATRY
(2023)