Alcohol Misuse, Binge Drinking, and their Associations with Psychosocial Factors during COVID-19 among Harlem Residents in New York City

Journal of Urban Health, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 100(3), P. 638 - 648

Published: May 30, 2023

Language: Английский

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Substance use and adolescent mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic in Brazil: a longitudinal approach

Jornal de Pediatria, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 100(4), P. 367 - 376

Published: April 3, 2024

To describe the changes in alcohol and drug use by Brazilian adolescents during COVID-19 pandemic (April-August 2021), to analyze relationship between psychiatric symptomatology.

Language: Английский

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Persistence of Emotional Distress in Unaccompanied Migrant Children and Adolescents Primarily From the Northern Triangle of Central America

JAMA Network Open, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 6(6), P. e2318977 - e2318977

Published: June 20, 2023

In the US, unaccompanied migrant children and adolescents (hereinafter referred to as children) are predominantly from Central America's Northern Triangle. While at high risk for psychiatric sequelae due complex traumatic exposures, longitudinal investigations of distress after resettlement lacking.To identify factors associated with emotional changes in among US.For this retrospective cohort study, 15-item Refugee Health Screener (RHS-15) was administered between January 1, 2015, December 31, 2019, part their medical care detect distress. Follow-up RHS-15 results were included if they completed before February 29, 2020. Median follow-up interval 203 days (IQR, 113-375 days). The study conducted a federally qualified health center that provides medical, mental health, legal services. Unaccompanied who initial eligible analysis. Data analyzed April 18, 2022, 23, 2023.Traumatic events migration, during detention, US.Emotional distress, including symptoms posttraumatic stress disorder, anxiety, depressive symptoms, indicated by (ie, score ≥12 on items 1-14 or ≥5 item 15).In total, 176 an RHS-15. They primarily Triangle (153 [86.9%]), mostly male (126 [71.6%]), had mean (SD) age 16.9 (2.1) years. Of children, 101 (57.4%) screen above positive cutoff. Girls more likely have than boys (odds ratio, 2.48 [95% CI, 1.15-5.34]; P = .02). scores available 68 (38.6%). On RHS-15, most scored cutoff (44 [64.7%]). Three-quarters initially continued (30 40), half those negative (14 28). Female vs (unstandardized β 5.14 0.23-10.06]; .04) total 0.41 0.18-0.64]; .001) independently increased score.The findings suggest depression, stress. persistence suggests would benefit ongoing psychosocial material support resettlement.

Language: Английский

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The intersection of internalizing symptoms and alcohol use during the COVID-19 pandemic: A prospective cohort study

Preventive Medicine, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 166, P. 107381 - 107381

Published: Dec. 10, 2022

Given the well-established relationship between alcohol and internalizing symptoms, potential increases in depression anxiety during COVID-19 pandemic may lead to consumption binge drinking. This study examines this association from before two phases of a cohort Canadian youth. We used linked data sub-sample 1901 secondary school students who participated three consecutive years Cannabis use, Obesity, Mental health, Physical activity, Alcohol Smoking, Sedentary behaviour (COMPASS) 2018/19 2020/21. Separate multilevel logistic regression models examined symptoms with odds escalation reduction (vs. maintenance) initiation abstinence) consumption. Results show that significantly increased over years, these changes were moderated by Students less likely reduce their early (Adjust ratio [AOR] 0.94, 95% CI:0.90–0.98), more initiate ongoing period (AOR 1.03, CI: 1.01–1.05), drinking both periods. The depression-alcohol use was stronger among females than males. demonstrates modest particularly for females. identified suggests preventing or treating might be beneficial adolescent vice versa.

Language: Английский

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A Qualitative Study of Factors Influencing Hospital Participation in the Healthcare Equality Index

Journal for Healthcare Quality, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Jan. 12, 2024

ABSTRACT Gender and sexual minority individuals experience higher rates of mistreatment discrimination in healthcare compared with their non–lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, other nonheterosexual (LGBTQ+) peers. The Healthcare Equality Index (HEI) aims to create more inclusive environments provide metrics for quality improvement. Currently, only one adult hospital the District Columbia has earned highest recognition from HEI. Our institution is part same regional health system as this hospital, yet never been evaluated by This study explores knowledge, attitudes, perceptions surrounding HEI at our assess feasibility its participation. During period July 2021 June 2022, a total 12 physicians, administrators, educators both hospitals affiliated school medicine were interviewed. All participants expressed support after requirements improving inclusivity LGBTQ+ patients. Participants cited unanimous amongst administrators key successful implementation. also mentioned cost, staff shortages, medicine's religious affiliation potential barriers goal. Ultimately, implementation guidelines feasible despite shifting institutional priorities resource limitations through greater stakeholder buy-in streamlining systemwide approach.

Language: Английский

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Herbal Cannabis and Depression: A Review of Findings Published over the Last Three Years

Published: April 25, 2024

Public perception contrasts scientific findings on the depression-related effects of cannabis. However, earlier studies were performed when cannabis was predominantly illegal, its production mostly uncontrolled, and idea medical incipient only. We hypothesized that recent changes in attitudes legislations may have favorably affected research. In addition, publication bias against also decreased. To investigate this hypothesis, we conducted a systematic review research published over last three years. found 156 relevant studies. most cross-sectional studies, depression higher those who consumed than did not. An increase consumption typically followed by an depression, whereas withdrawal from ameliorated cases. Albeit reduced none these placebo controlled. clinical same period, average effect size larger investigated plausibility antidepressant reviewing molecular pharmacological Taken together, reviewed do not support herbal

Language: Английский

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Smartphone Addiction among Adolescents in Southern Italy and Correlation with Other Risky Behaviors

Actas Españolas de Psiquiatría, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 52(5), P. 632 - 640

Published: Oct. 5, 2024

Addiction to smartphone is defined as the disability cease using device despite physical, psychological, or social consequences. The diagnosis of this disorder increasing exponentially among teenagers, even more so after Corona Virus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. This study aims analyze risk mobile phone addiction teenagers in Italy and its relationship with other behaviors, such drug consumption emotional well-being, following COVID-19

Language: Английский

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Perceptions of and adherence to early COVID-19-related restrictions and associations with substance use among youth in Canada

Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Prevention in Canada, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 42(11/12), P. 479 - 489

Published: Sept. 1, 2022

As a largely social behaviour, substance use may have decreased for some youth overall in Canada during the COVID-19 pandemic; however, continued indicate nonadherence to pandemic-related restrictions and distancing measures. In sample of Canadian adolescents (aged 12-19 years), our objective was examine how (cannabis, binge drinking, cigarettes, vaping) is associated with perceptions of, adherence to, early COVID-19-related public health measures, taking into consideration sociodemographic factors.Cross-sectional data were retrieved from online collected Year 8 COMPASS school-based study, months pandemic (May-July 2020) British Columbia, Ontario Quebec. We fitted two models using generalized estimating equations separate measures (1) (2) restrictions.In sample, 10% perceived as too weak 14% them strict. Nearly half (46%) reported very seriously, 5% did not take seriously at all. Binge cigarette vaping that strict nonadherence. However, who used cannabis less likely perceive strict.This study highlights association adolescent Canada. Our findings emphasize need continual monitoring behaviours better characterize risk further inform targeted strategies accordingly.Dans la mesure où consommation de substances est un comportement principalement social, elle susceptible d’avoir diminué chez certains jeunes partout au pendant pandémie COVID-19, et le maintien d’une d’indiquer non-respect des liées à mesures distanciation physique. Notre objectif était d’analyser, dans échantillon composé d’adolescents canadiens (de 12 19 ans), manière dont excessive d’alcool, produits vapotage) associée aux respect premières santé publique en tenant compte facteurs sociodémographiques.Des données transversales ont été extraites ligne recueillies cours huitième année l’étude réalisée milieu scolaire COMPASS, les premiers mois (mai juillet Colombie-Britannique, Québec. Nous avons ajusté deux modèles l’aide d’équations d’estimation généralisées afin d’analyser : celle l’égard du ces restrictions.Dans notre échantillon, 10 % perçu comme étant trop faibles 14 perçues strictes. Près moitié (46 %) répondants déclaré avoir pris très sérieux, 5 ne aucunement prises sérieux. La d’alcool (« drinking »), l’usage vapotage associés selon lesquelles étaient strictes restrictions. Toutefois, consommant moins susceptibles percevoir strictes.Cette étude fait ressortir lien entre leurs leur Nos constatations mettent évidence nécessité d’assurer une surveillance continue comportements mieux caractériser risques l’adolescence guider conséquence stratégies ciblées.Fourteen percent strict; Use alcohol, cigarettes vapes strict, Adolescents compared those cannabis.Quatorze pour cent ainsi qu’au Les qui consommaient par rapport ceux n’en pas.

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Substance Use From Social Distancing and Isolation by US Nativity During the Time of COVID-19: Cross-sectional Study

JMIR Public Health and Surveillance, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 9, P. e38163 - e38163

Published: Oct. 20, 2022

Background The COVID-19 pandemic had many unprecedented secondary outcomes resulting in various mental health issues leading to substance use as a coping behavior. extent of changes US sample by nativity has not been previously described. Objective This study aimed design web-based survey assess the social distancing and isolation exacerbated describe behavior comparing before during pandemic. Methods A comprehensive 116-item was designed understand impact on physical psychosocial chronic diseases. Approximately 10,000 surveys were distributed Qualtrics LLC between May 13, 2021, January 09, 2022, across United States (ie, continental States, Hawaii, Alaska, territories) adults aged ≥18 years. We oversampled low-income rural among non-Hispanic White, Black, Hispanic or Latino, foreign-born participants. Of 5938 returned, 5413 (91.16%) used after proprietary expert review fraud detection (Qualtrics) detailed assessments completion rate timing complete survey. Participant demographics, behaviors, are described overall resident sample, followed US-born self-reports. Substance included tobacco, e-cigarettes nicotine vapes, alcohol, marijuana, other illicit substances. Marginal homogeneity based Stuart-Maxwell test self-reported Results mostly White (2182/5413, 40.31%) women participants (3369/5406, 62.32%) who identified straight heterosexual (4805/5406, 88.88%), reported making ≥US $75,000 (1405/5355, 26.23%), vocational technical training (1746/5404, 32.31%). Similarities observed increased alcohol consumption: from no consumption consuming once several times month per week every day day. Although significant prior some level use, opposite also more pronounced That is, there 5.1% change individuals, compared with 4.3% individuals. Conclusions To better prepare for inadvertent effects public policies meant protect we must burdens that can precipitate into mechanisms only have deleterious effect but exacerbate morbidity mortality disease like COVID-19.

Language: Английский

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Impact of online and offline racism on cigarette smoking, marijuana use, and vaping via depressive/anxiety symptoms among racially minoritized emerging adults.

American Journal of Orthopsychiatry, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: July 20, 2023

Studies have found that offline and online racism are linked to mental health issues including depressive anxiety symptoms among racially minoritized emerging adults. To cope with these symptoms, adults may resort substance use. Thus, we examined the relationship between recent smoking behaviors (past 30 days), whether (DAS) mediate this relationship. We hypothesized would be associated a greater probability of through depressive/anxiety symptoms. With data from 338 participants (Mage = 23.28, SD 2.38), conducted path analysis (Everyday Discrimination Scale) (Perceived Online Racism predicting (recent cigarette smoking, marijuana use, vaping) via (Patient Health Questionnaire-9)/anxiety (Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7) Offline was directly while vaping. No significant indirect associations were observed Both indirectly use Our findings suggest there nuanced differences impact experiences on DAS, Implications for research discussed. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2023 APA, all rights reserved).

Language: Английский

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