Socioeconomic Status Scale Research Articles

Relationship Between Happiness, Culture, Socio-Economic Status, And Religious Coping Among Muslim Women Students Residing In Sokoto State, Nigeria

The goal of happiness is to have a stress-free and functional society. Yet, stress from cultural and socio-economic factors may arise when Muslim women student’s issues are discussed within society practices; which has resulted in illiteracy in Nigeria due to low enrolment attendance and school completion rates. Despite this, the World Happiness Report (WHR, 2023) ranked Nigeria as 95th happiest country in the world, and the fifth happiest country in Africa. Nevertheless, not many researches on happiness among Muslim women students in Northern Nigeria have been reported. This study investigated the relationship between happiness, culture, socio-economic status (SES), and religious coping, among Muslim women students at the Women Centre for Continuing Education (WCCE), in Sokoto, Northern Nigeria. A total number of 269 Muslim women students were selected to participate in this study using purposive random sampling. Instruments namely Orientation to Happiness Scale (OHS), Cultural Questionnaire for Women, (CQW), Socio-Economic Status Scale (SESS), Islamic Religious Coping Scale (RCOPE) were used for data collection. The total Cronbach’s alpha Coefficiency was 0.937, which was found to be reliable. The results were analysed using Partial Least Squares-Structural Equation Modelling (PLS-SEM). The measurement model was evaluated using items loading of average variance extracted (AVE) and composite reliability (CR). The findings of this study showed that the direct relationship of culture, socio-economic status and religious coping towards happiness were significant. As a conclusion, this study provides useful information for counsellors who can assist their clients in improving and maintaining their positive religious coping practices, as well as their ability to encounter positive feelings, engage in Islamic practices, have a meaningful life, and cope with stressors. Future research on happiness in other Northern states of Nigeria is recommended.

Prevalence of Functional Difficulty Among School-Aged Children and Effect on School Enrolment in Rural Southern India: A Cross-Sectional Analysis.

Despite the large number of children in India, there is little information on the impact of children's disability on school enrolment, and how this differs by population. We estimated the prevalence of childhood disability in two sites in Tamil Nadu, southern India, and the effect of functional difficulty on school enrolment. We used a parent-reported survey containing the UNICEF-Washington Group questions to identify children aged 5 to 17 years with functional difficulty during a census conducted for an ongoing trial. We estimated pooled- and gender-specific prevalence of functional difficulty among 29,044 children. We fitted regression models to identify subgroups with higher rates of functional difficulty and the effect of functional difficulty on reported school enrolment. We estimated the modification of the effect of functional difficulty by age, gender, socioeconomic status, household education, and sub-site, on additive and multiplicative scales. We found of 29,044 children, 299 (1.0%) had any functional difficulty, equal among boys and girls. Being understood (0.5%) and walking (0.4%) were the most common difficulties. Functional difficulty was strongly associated with non-enrolment in school (Prevalence ratio [PR] 4.59, 95% CI: 3.87, 5.43) after adjusting for age, gender, and site. We show scale-dependent differences between age and socioeconomic groups in the effect of functional difficulty on enrolment. This study shows that at least one in a hundred children in this region have severe functional difficulties and nearly half of these children are not enrolled in school, highlighting the need for further efforts and evidence-based interventions to increase school enrolment among these groups.

Evaluation of the Effect of Socioeconomic Status on Oral Hygiene Habits

Objectives: The aim of this study is to evaluate the impact of socioeconomic status on oral hygiene habits. Materials and Methods: A questionnaire was conducted on 709 adult individuals (330 females, 379 males) who applied for routine examinations at Muğla Sıtkı Koçman University Faculty of Dentistry. Evaluation was performed on participants' sociodemographic characteristics, socioeconomic statuses, and oral hygiene habits. Questions directed at the participants encompassed oral hygiene habits, frequency of dental examination, gum health, prevalence of restorations and prostheses, as well as educational level, occupation, and monthly income. The 'Modified Kuppuswamy Socioeconomic Status Scale' was used for assessing participants' socioeconomic status. Data from the study were analyzed using the Pearson Chi-square test (p=0.05). Results: Statistically significant differences were observed when evaluating tooth brushing habits among socioeconomic groups (p

Social determinants of health on attitudes toward childbearing among women with multiple sclerosis: A cross-sectional study.

Pregnancy and motherhood are very valuable but challenging for women with multiple sclerosis (MS). Given that there are limited studies in this field, this study aimed to determine the social determinants of health on attitudes toward childbearing among women with MS. We conducted a cross-sectional study on 206 women with MS in Alborz province, Iran, from February to June 2023 using convenience sampling. The data were collected using the questionnaire, and a linear regression analysis was applied. The mean age of the participants was 36.80±6.50 years. Participants' Attitudes toward Fertility and Childbearing (PAFC) had a positive significant association with social support (B=.10, SE=.04, p=.023) and a significant negative association with the total score of depression, anxiety, and stress scale (B=-.13, SE=.06, p=.047) and depression (B=-.40, SE=.18, p=.023). However, the association between anxiety (B=-.25, SE=.20, p=.211), stress (B=-.36, SE=.18, p=.050), MS severity (B=.04, SE=.30, p=.890), and socioeconomic status scale (SES) (B=-.08, SE=.32, p=.806) was nonsignificant with PAFC. Our results showed that factors, including social support and mental health especially depression, can affect PAFC in women with MS. Therefore, it is necessary to determine specific strategies for policymakers to help MS patients manage pregnancy and motherhood.

Pattern of Cognitive Impairment among Community Dwelling Elderly in Egypt and Its Relation to Socioeconomic Status

Abstract Background Cognitive decline is well-recognized as a normative part of the aging process that strongly affects daily functioning and quality of life. Giving the different levels of cognitive health among people from different socioeconomic groups. Aim: To assess the prevalence and pattern of cognitive impairment among community dwelling elderly in Egypt and the contribution of socioeconomic status to inequality in cognitive impairment. Patients and Methods This study involved 470 elderly participants ≥ 60 years, males and females. The Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) was used to measure the prevalence of cognitive impairment, Ain Shams Cognitive Assessment (ASCA) to assess pattern of specific cognitive domain affection, and Socioeconomic status (SES) scale were used to describe the SES of participants. Results The prevalence of cognitive impairment was 50.2% in Egypt, 37.7% for MCI and 12.5% for Dementia. The most common type of cognitive impairment was degenerative type (47.8%). Pattern of specific domain affection among cognitively impaired subjects, ranged from 94% for visuospatial function to 12.7% for Abstraction. Cognitive impairment was significantly associated with increasing age, female sex, marital status single or widow, low education and with increasing total number of comorbidities, depression and positive family history of cognitive impairment. Cognitive impairment was mainly concentrated in the economically disadvantaged population (low educational level, non-occupied, limited computer use, low income and bad sanitation). Conclusion In Egypt, cognitive impairment is significantly prevalent and concentrated among those who are in low socioeconomic status. Increasing educational level of low SES population and improving their access to healthcare services will help to improve the inequity of cognitive impairment.

Impact of childhood socioeconomic status on depression among postdoctoral researchers in universities: The chain mediating role of current subjective socioeconomic status and perceived stress.

Postdoctoral researchers in Chinese universities commonly face a high risk of mental health issues, such as depression, yet the underlying causes and mechanisms remain unclear. This study aims to explore the influence of childhood socioeconomic status (SES) on depression among postdoctoral researchers and the mediating roles of current subjective SES and perceived stress in this process. An online survey was conducted among postdoctoral researchers at a university. The survey included a general information questionnaire, the Childhood Socioeconomic Status Scale, the Subjective Socioeconomic Status Scale, the Perceived Stress Scale, and the Patient Health Questionnaire. A total of 505 valid responses were collected. Pearson correlation analysis was used to analyze the data, and the PROCESS macro was employed for chain mediation analysis. Childhood SES was significantly positively correlated with current subjective SES (P<0.05) and significantly negatively correlated with postdoctoral tenure, perceived stress, and depression (all P<0.05). Current subjective SES was significantly negatively correlated with perceived stress and depression (both P<0.05), while perceived stress was significantly positively correlated with depression (P<0.05). The chain mediation effect of childhood SES → current subjective SES → perceived stress → depression was significant (P<0.05). Childhood socioeconomic status can influence depression among postdoctoral researchers through the mediating roles of current subjective socioeconomic status and perceived stress. These findings provide a target for the prevention and intervention of depression in postdoctoral populations and offer a reference for the development of mental health promotion strategies for young university faculty.

A Quantitative Study Examining the Relationship Between Parental Socioeconomic Status, Body Image, Peer Influence, and Self-esteem Among Adolescents

People with high self-esteem are better able to take delight in life's little pleasures, handle difficult situations, overcome challenges, establish lasting relationships, and strengthen their weaknesses. This study examined socioeconomic status, body image, and peer influence on self-esteem among in-school adolescents in Ibadan, Nigeria. The descriptive survey design of the correlational type was used during the investigation. This study employed a multi-stage sampling technique. Three hundred and forty-five in-school adolescents made the study sample. Data was collected using reliable instruments: (Peer Influence Scale α = .78; Body image scale α =0.83; Parental Socioeconomic Status Scale α =0.89; Self-Esteem Inventory α=.71). From the results, socioeconomic status (r = .533; p.&lt;05), body image (r =. 577; p.&lt;05), and peer influence (r = .331; p.&lt;05) had a significant relationship with (self-esteem). Body Image made the most significant contribution (β = .371; t = 7.555; p&lt;0.05) followed by Peer influence (β = .316; t = 8.112; p&lt;0.05) and Socioeconomic status (β = .312; t = 6.374; p&lt;0.05). The study underscores the need for counseling and orientation programs for adolescents in all ramifications; this will help ease the psychological strain that could hamper their self-esteem.

Modified BG Prasad and Modified Kuppuswami Socio-economic Status Scales: Revision and Updates for January 2024

Modified BG Prasad and Modified Kuppuswami Socio-economic Status Scales: Revision and Updates for January 2024

Quality of life among institutionalized and non-institutionalized elderly: A comparative study

Ageing is a natural process that causes several changes in social, hormonal, psychological, and physical circumstances. A person’s ageing is influenced by a variety of factors, including physiological, social, psychological, economic, environmental, and cultural factors, all of which have a substantial impact on the elderly’s quality of life. The present study investigated the quality of life among institutionalized and non-institutionalized elderly in Hubli-Dharwad taluk during 2021-22. The sample comprised 180 elderly (ninety from institutionalized setting and ninety from noninstitutionalized setting) aged 65 years and above were drawn through the purposive sampling method. The self-structured questionnaire, Older people’s Quality of life-35 and Agarwal’s socio-economic status scale were used for collecting information. The results revealed that the female population (55.60%) was more among the institutionalized elderly, while the male population (54.90%) was more among the non-institutionalized elderly. As per age of the elderly 75-84 years old were more (43.40%) among institutionalized elderly and 62 years old were more (68.90%) among non-institutionalized elderly. When it comes to education, most of the institutionalized elderly were studied up tothe 10th standard (33.30%) but most of the non-institutionalized elderly were illiterates (32.20%). According to socio-economic status (SES), most of the institutionalized elderly (38.90%) had upper middle SES category and most of the non-institutionalized elderly (51.10%) had lower middle SES category.The quality of life was high (58.90%) among non-institutionalized elderly as compared to the institutionalized elderly (35.60%).

Impact of Socio-economic Status on Socio-emotional Development of Children Attending Different Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) Centers

The purpose of the 2018–20 study, which took place in the Karnataka state's Dharwad taluk, was to determine how children's social and emotional development was impacted by their socioeconomic status. The study's objectives were to evaluate the social and emotional development of children in both rural and urban locations, as well as to determine the impact of SES on these development factors. A total of 208 children aged between three and six years, comprising 104 from rural and 104 from urban areas, were chosen for the study. Children's social and emotional development was evaluated using the Transdiciplinary Play Based Assessment-2 instrument. The child's family's socioeconomic position was assessed using a Aggarwal Socio-economic status scale. A qualitative approach utilizing the naturalistic observation method was used to observe, analyze, and study the effects of play-based activities on social and emotional development. Naturalistic observations were produced by combining field notes from participant observation with video footage of kids playing in an unstructured manner. The findings showed that most kids in both urban and rural anganwadis were in the social and emotional development watch and worry category. The social and emotional development of children was shown to be significantly correlated with their socioeconomic level. According to the statistical analysis, preschoolers in both rural and urban areas showed a substantial relationship and difference. In both rural and urban settings, children from lower middle class families scored lower on social and emotional development and related domains than did children from upper middle class families.

Pattern of cognitive impairment among community-dwelling elderly in Egypt and its relation to socioeconomic status

BackgroundCognitive decline is one of the aging health problems that strongly affects daily functioning and quality of life of older adults and threatens their independence. The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence and pattern of cognitive impairment (CI) among community-dwelling elderly in Egypt and the contribution of socioeconomic status to inequality in cognitive impairment.MethodsA cross-sectional study involved 470 community-dwelling elderly aged 60 years or older living in Kafr El-Sheikh Governorate, Egypt. Subjects were recruited from home visits, geriatric clubs, and outpatient clinics. The Montreal Cognitive Assessment tools (MoCA & MoCA-B) were used to assess the prevalence of cognitive impairment, Hachinski ischemic score (HIS) to investigate the type of cognitive impairment, Ain Shams Cognitive Assessment (ASCA) tool to assess the pattern of specific cognitive domain affection, and an Egyptian socioeconomic status (SES) scale to classify the SES of the study participants.ResultsThe prevalence of cognitive impairment was 50.2% distributed as 37.7% for mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and 12.5% for dementia. The most common type of cognitive impairment was the degenerative type (47.9%). Pattern of specific domain affection among cognitively impaired subjects ranged from 94% for visuospatial function to 12.7% for abstraction. Cognitive impairment was significantly higher with increasing age, female sex, marital status (single or widow), low education, higher number of comorbidities, and positive family history of cognitive impairment (p < 0.001). Also, cognitive impairment was concentrated mainly among participants with low socioeconomic score (p < 0.001).ConclusionIn Egypt, cognitive impairment is significantly prevalent and concentrated among those who are in low socioeconomic status. Patients with mild CI were more than those with dementia, and the most common type of CI was the degenerative type. Increasing educational level of low SES population and improving their access to healthcare services are highly recommended to improve the inequity of cognitive impairment.

Latent profile analysis on the decent work of Chinese employees: applying the Psychology of Working theory.

This study used a person-centered approach to identify the specific performance of decent work in various groups to determine the heterogeneity of its five dimensions. The Decent Work Scale, Work Need Satisfaction Scale, Socioeconomic Status Scale, Job Satisfaction Scale, and Life Well-being Scale were used to conduct a network survey of organizations in various industries in Mainland China. A total of 1,000 questionnaires were distributed, and 780 valid responses were obtained. The results showed that the decent work of participants could be divided into three types: low salary, low free time, and high decent work. The results showed no significant difference in age among the groups, whereas the differences in socioeconomic status were significant. Welch's test was used to determine differences in the positive outcomes of the three potential types of decent work, and the results showed significant differences in work need satisfaction, job satisfaction, and life well-being among all groups. This study examined the characteristics of decent work more realistically, showing that decent work is not an all-or-nothing structure and that its intrinsic components should be flexibly combined according to the research background and purpose.

Crafting Heritage: Exploring the Socio-Economic Dynamics of Pottery-Making in Nohar, Rajasthan

Pottery-making is one of the oldest crafts deeply rooted with India’s rich cultural heritage. Nohar, a town in Rajasthan and a rich pottery centre is renowned for unique pottery styles. With the objective of assessing the socio-economic status of potters in Nohar and understanding the awareness about government initiatives like KSY and PMAY among the potter community, 56 potters were selected through purposive and snowball sampling and were personally interviewed. The study concludes that the majority of participants fall under lower middle group in Kuppuswamy Socioeconomic Status (SES) scale emphasizing the importance of tailored policies for socio-economic development. The dual role of potters engaging in agricultural activities and the migration to semi-rural settings indicates the craft's adaptability to changing lifestyles while preserving its traditional essence. Low awareness about the schemes like KSY and the PMAY indicates the need to enhance awareness and understand potential gaps in implementation.

Review of the effect cultural capital and subjective socioeconomic status on life satisfaction in Iran: the mediating role of health-promoting lifestyle and the moderating role of ethnicity

IntroductionHealth-promoting lifestyle can leads to improving the quality of life, life satisfaction, well-being and reducing the burden of health care in the society. This study was carried out to investigate the mediating role of health-promoting lifestyle and moderating role of ethnicity in the effect of cultural capital and subjective socioeconomic status on life satisfaction in Iran.MethodsThis cross-sectional study was conducted with 800 respondents in the cities of Kermanshah with Kurdish ethnicity and Tabriz with Azeri ethnicity. The data gathering tool was a questionnaire in five section including demographic checklist, cultural capital questionnaire (2015),Diener’s life satisfaction scale, and health-promoting lifestyle questionnaire (HPLP II), and socioeconomic status scale. Data were analyzed by SPSS and AMOS software.ResultsLife satisfaction had the highest correlation with the objective dimension of cultural capital (p < 0.001 r = 0.298). The direct standardized coefficient of the path of cultural capital to health-promoting lifestyle was 0.44 (P < 0.001). Also the direct standardized coefficient of cultural capital on Life satisfaction was 0.04 that was not significant. The standard coefficient of the path of cultural capital on life satisfaction through health-promoting lifestyle was 0.27(P < 0.001). Ethnicity variable did not moderate the effect of cultural capital on life satisfaction (p > 0.05).ConclusionThe results of this study showed that paying attention to the concept of health-promoting lifestyle is a necessity to affect life satisfaction. It can play a role as a mediator for the path of cultural capital and socio-economic status on life satisfaction. This study also showed the role of ethnicity as a moderating variable in the relationship between socio-economic status and health-promoting lifestyle.

Sexual promiscuity among students in tertiary institutions: Interrogating the roles of peer influence, parenting processes, social economic status and social media

The study examined peer influence, parenting, socioeconomic status, and social media as predictors of sexual promiscuity among youths in tertiary institutions in Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria. The study adopted the descriptive survey design of correlational type. Multi-stage sampling technique was used in this study. Data was collected using (Parental Socioeconomic Status Scale α = .89; Parentings and Dimensions Questionnaire α =0.79; Peer Influence α =0.78; Social Network Usage Questionnaire α=.84). Peer influence (r = .264; p&lt;0.05); Parenting (r = .272; p&lt;0.05) and social media (r = .223; p&lt;0.05) had a significant relationship with (sexual promiscuity) but social economic status (r = .023; p&lt;0.05) was not. Social media made the most significant contribution (β = .156; t= 2.572; p&lt;0.05). The study concluded that there is a predictive and positive relationship between peer influence, parenting, social media, and sexual promiscuity among youths in tertiary institutions.

Updated BG Prasad's Socioeconomic Status Classification for the Year 2023.

Socioeconomic scales are used to determine the socioeconomic status of a study subject which in turn affects the health and nutritional status. BG Prasad's scale of socioeconomic status uses only one criterion i.e. income. Therefore, it is easy to calculate and the most used socioeconomic scale to classify a study subject. It is used for both urban and rural areas. The consumer price index for industrial workers measures inflation at household level. As the consumer price index for industrial workers is used to calculate the income ranges for a study subject and it is released for every month by Labour Bureau, Ministry of Labour and Employment, it is imperative to update the BG Prasad's scale every month.

Predisposition of sciatica in different socioeconomic classes: a brief clinical survey

Background: Sciatica became the accepted name for pain radiating from the lower back or buttock into the leg after being distinguished from arthritic hip pain in the 18th century. Several studies suggest strong connection of Socioeconomic status with sciatica. Accurate data on the incidence and prevalence of sciatica is still missing. The objective of this study was to observe a relationship of sciatica patients with their socioeconomic status. Methods: Sixty (60) diagnosed cases of sciatica selected randomly were interrogated and assessed according to the modified Kuppuswamy’s socioeconomic status (SES) scale. Results: It was found that 36.6% were belonging to upper-middle class of society, 35% from lower-middle class, 13.8% from upper-lower class, 8.6% from upper class and only 6.9% were belonging to lower socioeconomic class of society. Conclusions: The current study depicted that the sciatica is more common in middle socioeconomic class followed by upper and lower socioeconomic class respectively.

Predictor factors affecting emotional and behavioral problems in school-aged (6–12 years) children during the COVID-19 pandemic: a cross-sectional study

ObjectivesThe prolonged outbreak of COVID-19 has caused psychological problems in the community, especially in children. Given that limited studies have been conducted on this vulnerable group in Iran, we conducted this study to determine the predictor factors affecting emotional and behavioral problems in school-aged (6–12 years) children during the COVID-19 pandemic.MethodsWe conducted a cross-sectional study on 322 mothers of elementary school-aged children (6–12 years) from April 21 to June 21, 2021, in Karaj, Alborz, Iran. Sociodemographic checklist, socioeconomic status scale (SES), Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale (DASS-21), Corona Disease Anxiety Scale (CDAS), and the Rutter Children's Behavior Questionnaire (RCBQ) were used to evaluate the children's behavioral symptoms, the mental health of their mothers, and sociodemographic factors.ResultsIn total, 17.7% of children (male = 27.0%, female = 11.7%) had behavioral problems. Results showed income (p-value = 0.007, 95%CI (-3.85- -0.607)), and physical activity of the child (p-value = 0.026, 95%CI (-1.03- -0.067)), were indirectly associated with children's behavioral symptoms. Having underlying disease (p-value = 0.00, 95%CI (1.712–5.949)), breastfeeding (p-value = 0.027, 95%CI (0.335–5.61)), corona-related anxiety (p-value = 0.00, 95%CI (0.158–0.318)), and DASS score (p-value = 0.00, 95%CI (0.149–0.334)) in the mothers, as well as male gender (p-value = 0.003, 95%CI (0.724–3.471)) were directly associated with children's behavioral symptoms. The most factors involved in the behavioral symptom score of children were corona-related anxiety (β = .298), DASS (β = 0.273), underlying disease of mothers (β = 0.163), income (β = -0.154), child's gender (β = 0.142) and physical activity (β = -0.101), and breastfeeding (β = 0.099) respectively.ConclusionStudy findings showed that some factors affect the emotional and behavioral problems of school-aged (6–12 years) children during the COVID-19 pandemic. These data may help future researchers and policymakers with early intervention.

P-416 Age and Oocyte Donation: An Analysis of Pregnancy Outcomes in Women Under and Above 45

Abstract Study question Do Maternal and Neonatal Risks Increase among oocyte recipients &amp;gt; 45 years compared to younger oocyte recipients? Summary answer This study fails to demonstrate increased maternal and neonatal complications among oocyte recipients &amp;gt;45 years. A lower socioeconomic status is strongly related with those risks. What is known already Oocyte donation (OD) is an integral part of modern assisted reproductive care, and its prevalence has increased dramatically. Although OD is an effective fertility option for women with advanced age these pregnancies have higher risks of maternal and obstetric morbidity. Study design, size, duration This study is a retrospective big data cohort study that utilizes electronic data from Maccabi Healthcare Services, a 2.5-million patient integrated care organization, which represents 25% of the pregnant population in the country. The data used in this study was collected from 2000 through 2018. Participants/materials, setting, methods A total of 1433 OD pregnancies were divided into two groups according to maternal age at birth: 946 singleton gestations (335 of women &amp;gt; 45 and 611 of women ≤45) and 487 twin gestations (175 of women &amp;gt; 45 and 312 of women ≤45). The two groups were compared for maternal characteristics, perinatal outcomes including PTB and small for gestational age (SGA), and obstetric outcomes. Main results and the role of chance For singletons, mean maternal age at birth was 47.6 for women &amp;gt; 45 and 40.7 for women ≤45 (p &amp;lt; 0.001). The women &amp;gt; 45 group had significantly higher BMI and had higher birth weights (26.4 vs 25.6, p = 0.04 and 3011g vs 2920g, p = 0.04, respectively). The incidence of PTB &amp;lt;37 weeks, PTB &amp;lt;34 weeks and PTB &amp;lt;32 weeks among singletons was higher among the women ≤45 group (24.9% vs 18.5%, p = 0.05, 7.9% vs 4.5%, p = 0.04 and 4.9% vs 2.5%, p = 0.05, respectively). Multivariable logistic regression analysis for PTB &amp;lt;37 weeks and SGA in singletons demonstrated that maternal age &amp;lt;45 and low socioeconomic status (SES) were significant variables. For twin gestations, mean maternal age at birth was 47.3 for women &amp;gt; 45 and 40.2 for women ≤45 (p &amp;lt; 0.001). The women &amp;gt; 45 group had significantly lower SES and lower birth weights (6.8 vs 7.2 SES scale, p = 0.04 and 2119g vs 2256g, p = 0.01, respectively). multivariable logistic regression analysis for PTB &amp;lt;37 weeks in twins demonstrated that low SES and maternal smoking were significant variables. No differences were found between the groups among singletons and twin gestations regarding hypertension, diabetes, intrauterine fetal demise, malpresentation, post-partum hemorrhage, retained placentae and cesarean deliveries. Limitations, reasons for caution Underdiagnoses and missing information regarding indications leading to OD may have led to better understanding of the data. Wider implications of the findings OD pregnancies should be considered high-risk. Understanding the differences in complications among age groups can help healthcare providers provide more personalized and effective care to women who are considering oocyte donation. Comparative studies between different age groups can contribute to future practices and policies related to oocyte donation. Trial registration number 0046-18-BBL

The Effect of Daily Stress on Depression in Chinese Adolescents: A Moderated Mediation Model

We explored the effects and mechanisms of daily perceived stress on depression among Chinese adolescents. Participants were 1,153 junior high school students who completed The Adolescent Self-Rating Life Events Checklist, the Positive and Negative Affect Scale-Children, the Socioeconomic Status Scale, the Emotional Control Scale, and the Center for Epidemiological Studies Depression Scale. Results showed that daily stress was positively related to depression, and emotional balance partially mediated this relationship. The relationship between emotional balance and depression was moderated by emotional control and socioeconomic status, such that the impact of emotional balance on depression was stronger for adolescents with low emotional control and high socioeconomic status. We have revealed the behavioral mechanism underlying the association between daily stress and depression, enriching the literature on youth positive development. For those working with adolescents, to prevent depression the focus should be on maintaining daily emotional balance by improving emotional control, while paying attention to the emotional problems of adolescents with low socioeconomic status.