Significant Differences In Mental Health Research Articles

Measuring psychological reassurance and variable according to the weight for Weight Lifting. disability Alvezaawiyeh

The research included five chapters, the first chapter contained the definition of the research and included the introduction and the importance of the research, and researchers and scientists have wide interests in studying the relationship between athletic achievement and mental health. This is a recent phenomenon that did not exist before and began to be taken into consideration, which is one of the exciting topics that often It is subject to debate and controversy, and it often requires a review to find measures to measure these pollutants, hence the importance of research in identifying psychological health and its impact on athletes with special needs (physical disability) for the game of weightlifting according to the achievement variable. As for the research problem, it crystallizes in the axis that Players with physical disabilities are at a fluctuating level in mental health and with different differences, which leads to the performance being below the required level and thus negatively affecting the result of the lift, and given the importance of mental health and its impact on the different weights of weightlifting players for the challenged motor disability, this He drew the researcher's attention and prompted him to monitor this variable and measure the level of mental health of weightlifting players to challenge the movement disability of the variable of athletic achievement. Which leads to that the performance is below the required level and therefore this negatively affects the result of the lift, and given the importance of mental health and its impact on the different weights of weightlifting players for the challenge of motor disability, this drew the researchers’ attention and prompted him to monitor this variable and measure the level of mental health among lifters Weights for the challenged motor disability to the variable of athletic achievement. The aim of the research was to identify the differences in mental health according to the variables of academic achievement and weight of weightlifting players for the challenge of physical disability. While the hypothesis of the research is that there are statistically significant differences in mental health between weightlifting players for the challenge of motor disability according to the variable of athletic achievement. What are the areas of research? 1- The human domain: a sample of (Baghdad) governorate club players in weightlifting for the challenger of physical disabilities. Time period: 5/9/2020 until 10/1/2021 3 Spatial domain: the halls of the Paralympic Committee clubs. As for the third chapter, it included the research methodology and procedures, where the researcher used the descriptive approach to suit the research. The research sample included (30) players from the category of weightlifting players for the challenge of motor disabilities, representing four clubs who were randomly selected, with (10) players for light weight (48 -52 kg), (10) players for medium weight (67.5-70 kg) and (10) players for heavy weight (90-100 kg). The mental health scale was distributed to the research sample and then statistical treatments were performed. After correcting the sample answers, the data were analyzed using Variance analysis to reveal the significance of the significant differences between weights. Several conclusions were reached, the most important of which are: There is no difference in the level of mental health between the average scores of the light weight group and the average scores of the medium weight group, and the average scores of the heavy weight group

Psychological Security and its Relationship to Mental Health Among a Sample of Women in East Jerusalem

Objectives: The study aimed to identify the relationship between psychological security and mental health among women in East Jerusalem and to identify the differences in psychological security and mental health according to the economic status, and according to working with a job / without a job. Methods: The sample consisted of (204) women, and the study used the psychological security scale prepared by the researcher and the mental health scale, which was codified by Fadel Abu Hein (1996). Results: results showed: There was a positive correlation between the level of psychological security and the level of mental health, there were no statistically significant differences in the level of psychological security attributed to the place of residence, differences were found in the level of mental health due to work, the differences were in favour of women who did not work. Finally, there were significant differences in mental health among women attributable to place of residence and work. Finally, there were statistically significant differences in the level of mental health due to the differences in the level of Psychological Security. Conclusions: According to the research outcomes, more attention must be given to the lives and mental health of Palestinian people, especially women, who live in East Jerusalem. More attention and support must be given by the Palestinian authority to Palestinian people especially women in order to enhance their sense of security and resistance.

Health-related quality of life in Hong Kong physicians up to 20 years post-graduation: A cross-sectional survey.

Problems with health-related quality of life can affect physicians' ability to work effectively. This study compared the health-related quality of life of Hong Kong physicians to the general population and explored the factors associated with mental and physical health-related quality of life. This cross-sectional study was conducted from January to April 2016. Medical graduates from the University of Hong Kong participated in a survey containing the Short Form-12 Item Health survey version 2, Patient Health Questionnaire-9, Copenhagen Burnout Inventory, and items on lifestyle behaviors, career satisfaction, and socio-demographics. 496 responses were received. The mean physical component summary score was 53.2 (SD = 7.6), similar to the general population. The mean mental component summary score was 43.6 (SD = 11.8), significantly worse than the general population (P<0.01). Compared to the general population, all Short-Form 12 Health Survey version 2 domains were worse in doctors, aside from bodily pain and general health. Regular exercise was positively associated with physical component summary scores (Coeff 2.024; P = 0.047); but having children and higher personal burnout scores were negatively associated with it (Coeff -1.890; P = 0.036; and Coeff -0.045; P = 0.027, respectively). Poorer mental component summary scores correlated with worse personal (Coeff -0.284; P< 0.001), work-related (Coeff -0.135; P = 0.040), and patient-related burnout (Coeff -0.060; P = 0.041), and higher Patient Health Questionnaire-9 scores (Coeff -9.170; P<0.001). There were significant differences in mental health (P = 0.042) and mental component summary scores (P = 0.012) across age groups, but not with gender. Hong Kong physicians are less impacted by physical health than mental health. Compared to the general population, doctors' mental health has a more significant impact on their lives. Interventions aimed to improve burnout and depression rates in physicians may improve physicians' mental health-related quality of life.

The relationship between types of physical activity and mental health among U.S. adults

BackgroundPhysical activity is known to have a positive relationship with an individual's mental health and well-being. However, there is not enough data on how different types of physical activity participation relate to mental health. The study aims to examine the relationship between different types of physical activities on mental health status among U.S. adults. MethodsThis study used a secondary data analysis of 316,959 participants from the 2019 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) survey. Seventy-four different activities were identified and categorized into eight distinct activity types. Proportional odds logistic regression was utilized to calculate crude and adjusted odds ratios between physical activity type and mental health status. ResultsOverall, walking (38.9%) was the most commonly reported physical activity type. Compared to no physical activity, the crude and adjusted odds of experiencing mental health problems were significantly lower for all physical activity types, with adjusted odds ratios from 0.65 to 0.85. Running, sports, and weightlifting had the strongest relationships to better mental health while household tasks had the weakest, though when adjusting for multiple testing there were no significant differences in mental health between different types of physical activity. ConclusionsIndividuals participating in any physical activity have lower odds of experiencing mental health problems during the previous 30 days compared to inactive individuals. Knowing what type of specific physical activity adults commonly participate in and understanding their relationships with mental health can help in physical activity promotion and strategies.

Mental health, sleep quality and quality of life in individuals with and without multiple health conditions during home quarantine in India due to the COVID-19 pandemic: a cross-sectional study

Background: Since the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the COVID-19 outbreak a global pandemic and the global spread had created several challenges for the general public and the healthcare workers across the world, the primary aim of this study was to assess the psychological stress, sleep quality, and health-related quality of life (QoL) of individuals with multiple health issues during home quarantine caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: The study was conducted between 28th March to 30th April 2020. We recruited 50 individuals who have a history of chronic health issues, and 50 individuals with no health issues for this cross-sectional study. Three questionnaires were used to evaluate the mental health [depression anxiety stress scale (DASS-21)], sleep quality [Pittsburgh sleep quality index (PSQI)], and QoL [short form of health-related questionnaire (SF-36)] of the participants. Statistical analysis was carried out with Student’s t-test, using SPSS software v16. Results: Baseline demographic characteristics were homogenous for both groups of participants. Intergroup analysis revealed statistically significant differences in mental health (p&lt;0.001), sleep quality (p&lt;0.001), and QoL (p&lt;0.001) between the two groups. The results showed high levels of depression, anxiety and stress; poor sleep quality and low health-related QoL in Group A as compared to Group B. Conclusion: Our findings indicate that individuals with chronic health issues exhibit higher mental health problems, lower quality of sleep and have a lower health-related QoL. More research is required and also government should plan on taking care of those patients.

LGB Service Members’ Relationship Status, Satisfaction, and Well-Being: A Brief Report

Recently, the legal landscape for sexual minorities in the United States has changed dramatically, prompting empirical research on lesbian, gay, and bisexual (LGB) couples and LGB service members. This study examined the relationship characteristics and mental health of LGB service members in couple relationships and compared partnered and single LGB service members. A total of 238 LGB service members completed an anonymous survey, including questions about demographics, identity, military experiences, and mental health symptoms. Results of descriptive and exploratory analyses revealed no significant differences in mental health between partnered and single participants. However, partnered individuals reported higher outness and lower internalized homophobia compared with their single counterparts. Analyses also revealed negative associations between relationship satisfaction and mental health symptoms among partnered participants. Among the first to examine LGB service members’ romantic relationships, the results of this study have important clinical and policy implications and inform next steps in researching this population.

Age and gender differences in mental health and addictions of individuals experiencing homelessness in Spain: a 15-year retrospective cohort study

ABSTRACT Studies in Europe and North America have shown that the mental health of individuals experiencing homelessness (IEHs) is worse than that of the general population. The objective of this study was to analyze the mental health of IEHs in Spain. A retrospective cohort study (observational study) of the health of 3,854 IEHs was conducted, according to age and gender, using diagnoses registered in the health service, over the 15 years between 2006 and 2020. Of this population, 31.6% were diagnosed with some sort of substance use disorder (SUD), mainly alcohol-related (18.1%), 20.1% had a mental disorder not related to drugs, and 11.5% had a dual disorder. Younger people had more mental health problems. This study—the first large study of IEHs in Spain—highlights significant differences in mental health and addictions according to gender and age. In general, Spanish IEHs have better mental health for all of the analyzed diagnostics than other populations internationally.

The Mental Health and Grade Point Average among College Students from Lower Socioeconomic Status Based on Healthcare Data Analysis.

This study evaluated the mediating role of social support in the relationships between mental health and academic achievement and used a sample of 640 college students from lower socioeconomic status (LSES) compared to 501 from higher socioeconomic status (HSES) in China. Self-report measures of depression, anxiety, Internet addiction, self-esteem, perceived social support, and grade point average (GPA) were measured online. Group differences were examined with Chi-square analyses. Results. (1) There were significant differences in mental health, academic achievement, and social support between LSES and HSES. (2) Anxiety, depression, and Internet addiction were significantly negatively correlated with academic achievement; self-esteem and social support were significantly positively correlated with academic achievement. (3) Social support has a mediating role between mental health and academic achievement. These results proved that it is necessary to pay more attention to their mental health and develop social support to improve their academic achievement for LSES students. Previous studies have paid little attention to the LSES students, but these students are more prone to psychological problems. Therefore, this study focuses on the LSES students.

The effect of nursing intervention based on the staged behaviour change on recovery, quality of life, and self-efficacy of diabetic patients with scalds.

This study aimed to explore the impact of nursing intervention based on staged behaviour change (SBC) on the quality of life (QoL) and self‐efficacy of diabetic patients with scalds. From January 2020 to January 2021, a total of 82 consecutive cases with diabetes and scalds were prospectively enrolled in this study. They were divided into the SBC group (41 cases were given SBC‐based nursing intervention) and the control group (41 cases were given routine intervention) using the random number table method. The granulation tissue growth time and wound healing time were compared between the two groups. Pain intensity, QoL, self‐efficacy, and score of wound exudation at 3, 7, and 15 days after intervention were observed. The granulation tissue growth time and wound healing time of the SBC group were lower than those of the control group with statistical difference (P < 0.05). The 3‐, 5‐, and 7‐day pain intensity of the SBC group were all lower than those of the control group, with statistical difference (P < 0.05, respectively). Before intervention, there were no significant differences in mental health, role emotional, social function, vitality status, physical pain, role physical, physical function, and general health between the two groups (P > 0.05, respectively). After intervention, the above indicators of the SBC group were significantly higher than those of the control group (P < 0.05, respectively). Before intervention, there were no significant differences between the two groups in communication with doctors, emotional communication, role function, symptom management, medication as prescribed, and control of water and salt intake and nutrition (P > 0.05, respectively). After intervention, the above indicators in the SBC group were all significantly higher than those in the control group (P < 0.05, respectively). The score of wound exudation of the SBC group was lower than that of the control group after intervention (P < 0.05). SBC‐based nursing intervention can effectively improve the QoL and self‐efficacy of diabetic patients with scalds and can effectively promote wound healing, and can be recommended for clinical use.

Effects of sources of social support and resilience on the mental health of different age groups during the COVID-19 pandemic

BackgroundA pandemic is a very stressful event, especially for highly vulnerable people (e.g., older adults). The purpose of the current study was to investigate the main and interactive relationships of social support and resilience on individual mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic across three age groups: emerging adults, adults, and older adults.MethodsA survey was conducted with 23,192 participants aged 18–85. Respondents completed a questionnaire, including items on the COVID-19-related support they perceived from different sources, the abbreviated version of the Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale, and the Mental Health Inventory.ResultsLatent profile analysis identified five profiles of social support, and the patterns of potential profiles were similar in all groups. However, category distribution in the five profiles was significantly different among the age groups. Furthermore, analysis using the BCH command showed significant differences in mental health among these profiles. Lastly, interactive analyses indicated resilience had a positive relationship with mental health, and social support served as a buffer against the negative impact of low resilience on mental health.ConclusionsThis study provides quantitative evidence for socioemotional selectivity theory (SST) and enables several practical implications for helping different age groups protecting mental health during pandemic.

Mental health, sleep quality and quality of life in individuals with and without multiple health conditions during home quarantine in India due to the COVID-19 pandemic: a cross-sectional study

Background: Since the World Health Organization declared the COVID-19 outbreak a global pandemic, global spread has created several challenges for the general public and health care workers across the world. The primary aim of this study was to assess the psychological stress, sleep quality, and health-related quality of life (QoL) of individuals with multiple health issues during home quarantine caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: 50 individuals were recruited between 28th March and 30th April 2020, who have a history of chronic health issues, and 50 individuals with no health issues for this cross-sectional study. Three questionnaires were used to evaluate the mental health [depression anxiety stress scale (DASS-21)], sleep quality [Pittsburgh sleep quality index (PSQI)], and QoL [short form of health-related questionnaire (SF-36)] of participants. Statistical analysis was carried out with Student’s t-test, using SPSS software v16. Results: Baseline demographic characteristics were homogenous for both groups of participants. Intergroup analysis revealed statistically significant differences in mental health (p&lt;0.001), sleep quality (p&lt;0.001), and QoL (p&lt;0.001) between the two groups. Conclusion: Our findings indicate that individuals with chronic health issues exhibit higher mental health problems, lower quality of sleep and have a lower health-related QoL. More research needs to be done for this group of individuals and the Government should plan to care of these individuals.

The effect of the corona virus (COVID-19) on Mental Health

The study aimed to determine the Effect of corona virus (COVID-19) on the mental health of Algerian people. The study sample consists of (764) persone who chosen from two countries, and to achieve the objectives of the study the researchers developed the "Effect of Coronavirus on Mental. Health Form, after collecting and processing information statistically using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS, the researchers reached the following results: - there are significant differences between the mental health of the Romanians and the mental health of the Algerians, during the period of the epidemic covid19. There are significant differences in mental health in women and men. There are significant differences in mental health in women and men, according to nationality. There is assumed that there are differences of perception on the danger of coronavirus contamination depending on gender and nationality. There is assumed that there are significant differences between men and women in terms of lifestyle, according to nationality. There are significant differences regarding the feeling of worthlessness, in women and men according to nationality.

Mental health and experience of being bullied in 12-year-old children with overweight and obesity.

The aim was to study the association between weight, mental health and experience of being bullied in 12-year-old children. Additional aim was to investigate the impact of childhood psychosocial risk factors for overweight and obesity at age 12. Study participants were members of a Swedish prospective cohort study. A total of 573 children were followed from pregnancy to age 12. IOTF-BMI at 12years of age was used to categorise normal weight, overweight and obesity. Mothers, children and teachers filled out questionnaires on child mental health and experience of being bullied at age 12. In bivariate analysis, girls with obesity reported significantly more behavioural problems than normal weight and overweight peers; however, no significant differences in mental health was noted between different weight categories when controlling for gender, experience of life events and socio-economic factors. Overweight and obesity were associated with experience of being bullied after controlling for gender, experience of life events and socio-economic factors (OR=2.05, 95% CI=1.08-3.91). Children with overweight and obesity are at increased risk of being bullied compared with normal weight peers. No significant differences in mental health were noted between children with obesity, overweight and normal weight in multivariate analysis.

The Effectiveness of Schema Therapy Techniques in Mental Health and Quality of Life of Women With Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder

Objectives The present research investigated the effect of schema therapy techniques on the mental health and quality of life in women with premenstrual dysphoric disorder. Methods This quasi-experimental study was conducted with a pre-test, post-test design. Moreover, 36 women were randomly assigned into two groups and received ten training sessions. Research instruments were Mental Health and Quality of Life (to measure the effectiveness of training) Questionnaires. Results There was a significant difference between the two groups in the mental health scores in the components of depression, social function disorder, and anxiety. Moreover, regarding the quality of life test scores, there were significant differences in mental health and physical health components between the study groups. In the follow-up phase, the same results in mental health and quality of life also affected the health environment. Conclusion The training of this method can affect the intended components.

Mixed-methods single-arm repeated measures study evaluating the feasibility of a web-based intervention to support family carers of persons with dementia in long-term care facilities

BackgroundFollowing institutionalization of a relative with Alzheimer disease and related dementias (ADRD), family carers continue to provide care. They must learn to negotiate with staff and navigate the system all of which can affect their mental health. A web-based intervention, My Tools 4 Care-In Care (MT4C-In Care) was developed by the research team to aid carers through the transitions experienced when their relative/friend with ADRD resides in a long-term care (LTC) facility. The purpose of this study was to evaluate MT4C-In Care for feasibility, acceptability, ease of use, and satisfaction, along with its potential to help decrease carer’s feelings of grief and improve their hope, general self-efficacy, and health-related quality of life.MethodsThe study was a mixed-methods single-arm repeated measures feasibility study. Participants accessed MT4C-In Care over a 2-month period. Data were collected at baseline and 1 and 2 months. Using a checklist, participants evaluated MT4C-In Care for ease of use, feasibility, acceptability, and satisfaction. Measures were also used to assess the effectiveness of the MT4C-In Care in improving hope (Herth Hope Index), general self-efficacy (GSES), loss and grief (NDRGEI), and health-related quality of life (SF12v2) of participants. Qualitative data were collected at 2 months and informed quantitative findings.ResultsThe majority of the 37 participants were female (65%; 24/37), married (73%; 27/37), and had a mean age of 63.24 years (SD = 11.68). Participants reported that MT4C-In Care was easy to use, feasible, and acceptable. Repeated measures ANOVA identified a statistically significant increase over time in participants hope scores (p = 0.03) and a significant decrease in grief (< 0.001). Although significant differences in mental health were not detected, hope (r = 0.43, p = 0.03) and grief (r = − 0.66, p < 0.001) were significantly related to mental health quality of life.ConclusionMT4C-In Care is feasible, acceptable, and easy to use and shows promise to help carers of family members with ADRD residing in LTC increase their hope and decrease their grief. This study provides the foundation for a future pragmatic trial to determine the efficacy of MT4C-In Care.Trial registrationClinicalTrials.gov NCT03571165. June 30, 2018 (retrospectively registered).

A quasi-experimental test of the effects of criminal justice involvement on later mental health

While many criminological theories posit causal hypotheses, many studies fail to use methods that adequately address the three criteria of causality. This is particularly important when assessing the impact of criminal justice involvement on later outcomes. Due to practical and ethical concerns, it is challenging to randomize criminal sanctions, so quasi-experimental methods such as propensity score matching are often used to approximate a randomized design. Based on longitudinal data from the Cambridge Study in Delinquent Development, the current study used propensity score matching to investigate the extent to which convictions and/or incarcerations in the first two decades of life were related to adverse mental health during middle adulthood. Propensity scores were utilized to match those with and without criminal justice involvement on a wide range of risk factors for offending. The results indicated that there were no significant differences in mental health between those involved in the criminal justice system and those without such involvement. The results did not detect a relationship between justice system involvement and later mental health suggesting that the consequences of criminal justice involvement may only be limited to certain domains.

But were you drunk? Intoxication during sexual assault in Norway

ABSTRACTBackground: Sexual assault often occurs when victims are intoxicated. Rape myth research indicates that intoxicated assaults are sometimes seen as less severe or not as ‘real’ assaults; however, it is unclear if victims of intoxicated sexual assaults differ from victims of non-intoxicated assaults in terms of health and functioning.Objective: We investigated possible differences in mental health, social support and loneliness between intoxicated and non-intoxicated sexual assault victims.Methods: Participants were 1011 young adults (505 exposed to childhood violence and 506 non-exposed) selected from a community telephone survey (T1), and a follow-up survey 12–18 months later (T2). Analyses include one-way ANOVA with Tamhane post hoc tests.Results: There were no significant differences in mental health, social support and loneliness between victims of intoxicated and non-intoxicated sexual assault, although both groups differed significantly from those who did not report sexual assault.Conclusions: These results indicate that intoxicated sexual assaults are no less clinically important than non-intoxicated assaults.

Quality of life among patients after Hodgkin lymphoma treatment: a 3-year prospective study

The purpose of the study was to investigate the quality of life among patients after Hodgkin lymphoma treatment to estimate demographic, clinical, psychosocial risk factors of unfavorable prognosis depending on the occurrence of cardiovascular events.Materials and methods. Population sample was 38 patients after Hodgkin lymphoma treatment. All patients received the interviewer, 35 patients (92.1% of all respondents) answered the questions and were included to the study. Clinical visits have been conducted each month for 3 years after enrollment, during which cardiovascular events have been recorded.Results: During observation period progression of Hodgkin lymphoma was proved in 8 patients, 3 persons were excluded for poor follow-up. Thirty four cumulative clinical events occurred in 12 patients (50%) within the follow-up, with their distribution being as follows: 2 cardiovascular deaths, 16 cardiac arrhythmias, 6 cardiac ischemic events, 1 stroke, 4 chronic heart failures and 5 hospital admissions for cardiovascular reasons. 3 deaths were not related with cardiovascular pathology or cardiovascular reasons. 3 deaths were not related with cardiovascular pathology.Patients who had cardiovascular events reported significantly worse physical functioning after anthracyclines with cumulative dose ≥326 mg/m2, after mediastinal radiotherapy. There were significant lower level of vitality in patients with cardiovascular events (p<0.001), in patients with advanced stages and mediastinal radiotherapy. After second-line treatment (MINE) patients had much worse physical functioning (p<0.001) that was associated with quality of life outcomes. There were significant differences in mental health, (р<0.001), role-psychological (р<0.03) scales. The lower level of mental health was associated with disease stages, doses of radiotherapy.Conclusion: The general health perceptions and vitality levels of Hodgkin lymphoma survivors depends on passed courses of chemotherapy, appearance of cardiovascular events during 3 years.

Adult CHD patients under clinical follow-up have a similar quality of life to the general population in Malta.

The improved survival of patients born with CHD has led to increasing interest in research on quality of life of adult survivors. We report the findings of the first study in Malta carried out to investigate quality of life in adults with CHD under follow-up. A self-reporting questionnaire modelled on the basis of the European Health Interview Survey 2008, including questions on mental health and vitality, was administered to consecutive adult CHD outpatients, aged 16 years and over, between May, 2013 and May, 2014. Foreigners and patients with learning difficulties or cognitive impairment were excluded. Quality-of-life data were compared with that from 371 age- and sex-matched 2008 survey responders - general population cohort. The impact of congenital lesion complexity, hospitalisation in the preceding 12 months, arrhythmias, co-morbidities, and cardiac medication use on quality of life of the CHD cohort was also investigated. There were a total of 120 patient responders (63 males; mean age 30.53, SD 12.77 years). Overall, there were no significant differences in mental health and vitality between patient and general population cohorts, although older patients had better mental health scores compared with age-matched controls. Within the adult CHD cohort, hospitalisation in the preceding 12 months was the only factor associated with a poorer quality of life. Overall, CHD has no negative impact on mental health and vitality in Maltese adult patients under follow-up. Patients needing frequent hospitalisations might warrant closer attention by clinical psychologists.

A Study on Locus of Control and Mental Health of Students

The aim of the present study is to assess the influence of locus of control on mental health of students selected from Kalaburagi (Gulbarga) district, Karnataka state. The sample consists of 180 students. The sample was administered with locus of control scale ( Anand kumar and srivastav 1985) and mental health inventory (Jagadish and Srivastva 1988). And the data were subjected to the statistical analysis. The results revealed that locus of control produces significant differences in mental health of students and there is a significant difference in mental health between the male and female sample.