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Substance Use And Psychological Distress Correlates Of Sleep Quality Among College Students, Juanybeth Morales Ortega
Substance Use And Psychological Distress Correlates Of Sleep Quality Among College Students, Juanybeth Morales Ortega
Graduate Theses and Dissertations
Poor sleep quality in college students is a major problem associated with adverse health outcomes, cognitive performance, substance use, and psychological distress. Our study explored how substance use and psychological distress are associated with the sleep quality of college students. We analyzed secondary data collected in 2019 using a cross-sectional survey design. Measures included participants’ demographic characteristics, sleep quality using the Pittsburg Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), drug use, depression using the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9), and suicidality. After excluding participants with missing information for sleep quality, a total of 555 students remained for the analysis. Our bivariate analysis found that …
Loneliness And Health Outcomes Among Malaysian Older Adults, Siti Zuhaida Hussein, Azera Hasra Ismail, Suraya Hanim Abu Bakar
Loneliness And Health Outcomes Among Malaysian Older Adults, Siti Zuhaida Hussein, Azera Hasra Ismail, Suraya Hanim Abu Bakar
Makara Journal of Health Research
Background: Loneliness is a major social problem among the elderly all over the world.
Methods: A community-based survey was conducted among 380 community-dwelling older adults residing in Malaysia. A proportional stratified random sampling method was used to examine the relationship between health factors and loneliness. Data were collected using the short-form Social and Emotional Loneliness Scale for Adults, Geriatric Depression Scale-15, and RAND SF-20. p < 0.05 was considered to be statistically significant, and data analysis was performed using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences Statistics 26.0 for Windows.
Results: Results revealed that 32.6% of the respondents had social loneliness, 39.9% had emotional loneliness, and 9.2% had family loneliness. Bivariate analyses showed that social and emotional loneliness are significantly related to …
Examining The Impact Of Stressors, Depressive Symptoms, And The Moderating Role Of Traditional Latino Gender Norms In Miami Dade County, Gabriella Marie Wuyke
Examining The Impact Of Stressors, Depressive Symptoms, And The Moderating Role Of Traditional Latino Gender Norms In Miami Dade County, Gabriella Marie Wuyke
FIU Electronic Theses and Dissertations
Latino men experience disproportionate rates of depressive symptoms, compared to their non-Hispanic White counterparts. Factors related to immigration, culture, and the endorsement of traditional Latino gender norms can have deleterious effects on the mental health of Latino men. The aims of this research study were to examine the moderating role of traditional Latino gender norms among immigration and cultural stressors on depressive symptoms among Latino immigrant men in Miami-Dade County using three distinct data sets.
The first study (N= 279) examined the moderating role of machismo and caballerismo between negative context of reception (NCR) and depressive symptoms. Moderation analysis revealed …
The Role Of Primary Care Physicians In Post-Partum Depression (Ppd), Elizabeth Bowman
The Role Of Primary Care Physicians In Post-Partum Depression (Ppd), Elizabeth Bowman
Rowan-Virtua Research Day
Background
- Symptoms of depression lasting longer than 2 weeks following birth
- 10-15% of new mothers affected yet 50% of cases go undiagnosed
- Long-lasting consequences for the mother, baby, and father
- Multi-factorial condition
Conclusion
- Primary care providers are the first-line defense against PPD
- Many providers are resistant to PPD screenings
- Interventions from primary care providers are effective
Mental Health Affects Of The Covid-19 Pandemic, Mia Kepler
Mental Health Affects Of The Covid-19 Pandemic, Mia Kepler
English Department: Research for Change - Wicked Problems in Our World
Over the past year worldwide everyone has experienced the Covid-19 pandemic in one way or another. As time evolves during the pandemic mental health is getting worse every day. People are experiencing feelings of loneliness and uneasiness. Mental health professionals are trying to find solutions to this major issue in today's society. Change is needed to prevent people's mental health from worsening during these unprecedented times and to help the people who are already suffering.
Informative Journaling Application (Unwind) For Ambient Awareness On Mood In Young Adults To Reduce Anxiety And Depression: A Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Trial, Jalen Wang
Dartmouth College Undergraduate Theses
The mental health of young adults in America is worsening. Technology-based interventions may offer an accessible way to help with this problem. The objective of the study was to determine the feasibility and preliminary efficacy of an informative journaling application to reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression for young adults. In an unblinded trial, 20 individuals age 18-22 were recruited from Dartmouth College and were randomized to either participate in using the informative journaling application (Unwind) (n=10) or were directed to a National Institute of Mental Health pamphlet as part of the control group (n=10). All participants completed the 9-item …
Examining Clinicians' Perspectives Screening For Depression In Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Vickie Lavette Bland
Examining Clinicians' Perspectives Screening For Depression In Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Vickie Lavette Bland
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
The United States has a significant diabetes problem. This chronic disease affects the body physically and mentally. One of the emotional effects of diabetes is depression. Depression is often present in individuals with diabetes, chiefly in those with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). While depression is common in T2DM and can interfere with treatment adherence, clinician screening for depression in T2DM patients is low. The purpose of this study was to examine clinicians' attitudes, behaviors, and perceptions concerning screening patients with T2DM for depression. Through a qualitative case study approach centered on reasoned action theory, 3 physicians and 5 nurse …
Case Of Severe Depression With Psychotic Symptoms In Childhood, Vijaykumar Hiremath, Dr. Anusha Pogula, Dr. Kishor M
Case Of Severe Depression With Psychotic Symptoms In Childhood, Vijaykumar Hiremath, Dr. Anusha Pogula, Dr. Kishor M
Digital Journal of Clinical Medicine
No abstract provided.
An Exploration Of Depression In African American Adults With Sickle Cell Disease: Symptoms, Coping Strategies And The Potential Benefits Of Religiosity, Delores P. Quasie-Woode
An Exploration Of Depression In African American Adults With Sickle Cell Disease: Symptoms, Coping Strategies And The Potential Benefits Of Religiosity, Delores P. Quasie-Woode
Electronic Theses and Dissertations
Depressive symptoms in adults with Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) often go unrecognized and untreated. SCD is one of the most common inherited hemoglobin disorders in the United States, affecting 1 in 365 African Americans. Individuals with SCD and co-morbid Depression lead to high hospitalization rates and healthcare utilization. The objective of this study is to explore depressive symptoms and preferred coping strategies among African American Adults with SCD. Furthermore, the aim is to explore the acceptability of religiosity among those who self-identify as religious.
Interviews were conducted with 30 African American adults, recruited during their hematology appointment at the Center …