Prevalence and factors associated with loneliness among Indonesian female adolescents: a cross-sectional study DOI Creative Commons
Marthoenis Marthoenis,

Dahlia Dahlia,

Jacqueline Nassimbwa

et al.

BMC Women s Health, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 22(1)

Published: Aug. 2, 2022

Abstract Background Loneliness, or the perception of social disconnectedness, is a public health concern and reported to be frequent experience during adolescence (10–19 years). This study investigates prevalence loneliness associated health-risk behaviors among Indonesian female adolescents. Methods was cross-sectional study, data for which were extracted from WHO’s Global School-based Student Health Survey (GSHS), uses globally standardized methodology provide accurate on protective factors students. Data 4993 students aged 13–17 years old 74 schools 2015 survey in Indonesia analyzed. Loneliness used as single measure, happens other studies using GSHS data. Descriptive analysis done age, socioemotional issues, behaviors, contextual factors. followed by multiple logistic regression identify loneliness-associated Results Approximately 6.5% adolescents most time always. Adolescents experiencing had higher rate sleep disturbance (37.6%), suicide ideation (21%), plan (20.8%), smoking behavior (15%), alcohol use (15.7%) than general population. Multiple confirms that who have no close friends, been bullied past month, disturbance, plans, are always feeling hungry, exposed passive smoking, engaged sedentary lifestyle at likelihood suffering ( p < 0.05). On hand, having kind helpful classmates served useful protection against Conclusions The relatively lower previously elsewhere. Several with loneliness. It important gain insight into exact interplay between since could inform future intervention development lead better well-being

Language: Английский

Inclusion of nutritional counseling and mental health services in HIV/AIDS management: A paradigm shift DOI Creative Commons
Esther Ugo Alum, Emmanuel Ifeanyi Obeagu, Okechukwu Paul-Chima Ugwu

et al.

Medicine, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 102(41), P. e35673 - e35673

Published: Oct. 13, 2023

Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection is a public health challenge that can degenerate into acquired syndrome (AIDS) if not properly managed. HIV shortens life expectancy to about 5 10 years compared noninfected individuals. People living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) are prone several challenges as result of deranged immune system culminating in high morbidity and mortality. Depression common feature PLWHA. heightens the emergence opportunistic infections HIV-infected individuals, accelerates progression AIDS, increased suicidal tendencies, morbidity, Food insecurity its resultant undernutrition contributes HIV/AIDS-related deaths. Undernourished PLWHA more due poor immunity. Interestingly, proper diet intake boost immunity, slow AIDS infections, enhance body weight, retard depression tendencies. Undernutrition also be ameliorated by incorporating nutritional counseling oral nutrient supplementation routine checkups. Therefore, increase management outcomes, integration nutrition counseling, dietary supplements, mental services should embraced. Thus, care centers amplify these services. In this article, we isolated relevant studies from various databases, illuminated interwoven relationship between HIV/AIDS, depression, undernutrition, reemphasized need for adequate intervention battle against HIV/AIDS. study provides reawakening call focus on guides protocols.

Language: Английский

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Food as medicine, community as medicine: Mental health effects of a social care intervention DOI Creative Commons
Ariana Thompson‐Lastad, Dorothy T. Chiu, Denise Ruvalcaba

et al.

Health Services Research, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Jan. 7, 2025

Abstract Objective To assess mental health related outcomes of Recipe4Health, a multisectoral social care partnership implementing produce prescriptions with or without group medical visits (GMVs). Study Setting and Design Recipe4Health was implemented at five community centers from 2020 to 2023. Primary teams referred patients food insecurity and/or nutrition‐sensitive chronic conditions (e.g., diabetes, depression) 16 weeks Food Farmacy (produce prescriptions) the option GMV participation. We used convergent mixed‐methods design including survey interview data. Data Sources Analytic Sample conducted (1) participant surveys pre‐ post‐intervention (2) semi‐structured interviews participants partner organization staff. Linear mixed effects models examined changes in outcomes. Interviews were analyzed using codebook thematic analysis. Principal Findings Program middle‐aged, primarily women, diverse racial/ethnic backgrounds (majority Latine Black). At baseline, moderate severe depression anxiety symptoms reported by 77/188 (41%) Farmacy‐only participants, 113/284 (40%) +GMV participants. Among significantly improved only among those who did not have baseline depression/anxiety (PHQ9: −1.7 [95% CI: −2.8, −0.6]; GAD7: −1.8 −2.9, −0.8]). regardless health; depression/anxiety: PHQ9: −2.4 (95% −3.6, −1.2); −0.9 −2.0, 0.1); without: −2.2 −3.2, −3.1, −1.2). Improvements needs (food insecurity, loneliness) health‐related behaviors (fruit/vegetable intake, physical activity) varied intervention arm symptom level. In interviews, staff endorsed for improving nutrition GMVs increasing support. Conclusion Social interventions providing vegetables fruit, visits, may concurrently address needs.

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Seniors and Sustenance: A Scoping Review on Food Security in the Elderly DOI Creative Commons

Nor Faiza Mohd Tohit,

Roselawati Mat Ya,

Mainul Haque

et al.

Advances in Human Biology, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Jan. 2, 2025

Abstract The issue of food security amongst older people is a growing concern, as ageing populations face unique challenges that impact their access to adequate nutrition. This scoping review aims explore and synthesise existing literature on in later life, identifying key factors contributing insecurity seniors highlighting interventions can enhance access. By employing systematic approach based Arksey O’Malley’s framework, this study examines research from multiple databases, focussing studies published the past decade. findings reveal multifaceted problem influenced by socio-economic status, health limitations, social isolation geographic barriers. Elderly individuals often encounter mobility issues hinder ability procure food, while fixed incomes rising costs exacerbate nutritious options. In addition, identifies successful community-based programmes policy initiatives have shown promise addressing these challenges, emphasising importance tailored consider specific needs people. analysis highlights significant gaps current literature, particularly areas culturally sensitive long-term effects mental health. Furthermore, role technology mitigating presents promising yet underexplored avenue for future research. underscores critical need comprehensive strategies integrating policy, community support technological innovations effectively combat seniors. issues, stakeholders improve overall quality life outcomes elderly population, ensuring nutritional are met sustainably.

Language: Английский

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Using syndemic theory to understand food insecurity and diet-related chronic diseases DOI
David Himmelgreen,

Nancy Romero‐Daza,

Jacquelyn N. Heuer

et al.

Social Science & Medicine, Journal Year: 2020, Volume and Issue: 295, P. 113124 - 113124

Published: June 16, 2020

Language: Английский

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Food insecurity and mental health among young adult college students in the United States DOI
Hans Oh, Lee Smith, Louis Jacob

et al.

Journal of Affective Disorders, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 303, P. 359 - 363

Published: Feb. 11, 2022

Language: Английский

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The impact of food insecurity on mental health among older adults residing in low- and middle-income countries: A systematic review DOI Creative Commons

Cornelius Osei-Owusu,

Satveer Dhillon, Isaac Luginaah

et al.

PLoS ONE, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 19(3), P. e0301046 - e0301046

Published: March 26, 2024

Over the past few years, food insecurity has been increasing globally due to COVID-19 pandemic, climate change, economic downturns and conflict a number of other intersecting factors. Older adults residing in low- middle-income countries are more vulnerable insecurity. While impacts on physical health outcomes have thoroughly researched, effect mental remains under-researched, especially among older adults. Hence, this systematic review aims investigate existing literature assess how persons LMICs. A search six databases Google for studies was conducted. The limited written English published between 2000 present. We identified 725 studies, out which 40 were selected full-text 12 included final analysis. significant finding all that is associated with worsening also found complex interplay factors such as gender, age, rural/urban conditions aggravation several outcomes. findings study illuminate need improved programs improve security and, consequently,

Language: Английский

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Social isolation and depression as risk factors for weight loss of 5kg or more among older Korean adults DOI Creative Commons
Youngjoon Bae, Mark C. Pachucki

PLoS ONE, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 19(3), P. e0299096 - e0299096

Published: March 13, 2024

Given a well-known overlapping prevalence of social isolation with loneliness and depression among older adults, this study aimed to contextually investigate the relationship these constructs weight loss more than 5kg in year, special focus on intersection living alone marital dissolution as key dimensions isolation. The data were obtained from Korean Longitudinal Study Aging (KLoSA) 2006, 2008, 2010, 2012, 2014, 2016, 2018, an adult sample those aged 65 (n = 5,481). evaluated several critical isolation: alone, transition infrequent contact children or friends, participation. These examined individually composite scale, along depressive symptoms, determine their association greater men women. Generalized Estimating Equation (GEE) regression models enabled investigation whether socially isolated women tended lose weight, given other confounding factors. Surprisingly, results showed no evidence such trend. However, significant associations found between changes status. For men, transitioning without change status was linked loss. women, following widowhood divorce risk factor. relationships remained even after adjusting for wide range covariates. Additional analysis testing cumulative effect revealed that only factor being underweight at last observation. Therefore, prevent clinically risky extent loss, health policies Koreans should who especially due spousal bereavement (among women) separation men).

Language: Английский

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Prevalence and Factors Associated with Food Insecurity among Older Adults in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Systematic Review DOI
Sanjoy Saha, Andrew Behnke, Wilna Oldewage‐Theron

et al.

Journal of Nutrition in Gerontology and Geriatrics, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 40(4), P. 171 - 196

Published: Oct. 2, 2021

Food insecurity has been undermining the health and well-being of a growing number older adults in Sub-Saharan Africa. This review aimed to examine prevalence food related contributing factors among We used PubMed, Scopus, ScienceDirect, Web Science Core Collection as our search engines included 22 articles for data extraction. Prevalence severe moderate households with ranged from 6.0 87.3% 8.3 48.5%, respectively. Various socio-economic (e.g., low education level, being widowed, income, lower wealth position households, living rental house, rural areas, lack social grants or pensions), demographic female, Black racial group, larger family size), nutrition status-related self-reported poor status, having functional mobility-related disability, psychological disorders) influence The findings this can help stakeholders prioritize issue insecurity, design implement policies programs improve security

Language: Английский

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Association of food insecurity with suicidal ideation and suicide attempts in adults aged ≥50 years from low- and middle-income countries DOI Creative Commons
Lee Smith, Jae Il Shin, Christina Carmichael

et al.

Journal of Affective Disorders, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 309, P. 446 - 452

Published: April 21, 2022

Language: Английский

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Risk Factors for Food Insecurity among Older Adults in India: Study Based on LASI, 2017–2018 DOI Open Access
Joelle H. Fong

Nutrients, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 15(17), P. 3794 - 3794

Published: Aug. 30, 2023

Food security is linked to the nutritional status and well-being of older adults. India a rapidly aging nation that ranks highly on 2022 Global Hunger Index. This paper examines prevalence risk factors food insecurity in India's population. We used data from 2017-2018 Longitudinal Aging Study India. The sample size was 31,532 adults aged 60 years above. measured using four-item version Insecurity Experience scale. Multivariable logistic regressions individual-level weights were implemented assess insecurity. 10.5% weighted sample. Sociodemographic important explaining Older who male, younger, lowly educated, socially disadvantaged, rural areas, outside Northern region most vulnerable insecurity, controlling for various confounders. Additionally, low economic status, no occupational pension, currently working, social isolation, physical impairment, functional disabilities, poor self-rated health, arthritis associated with an increased More active assistance programs catering better provision are warranted establish food-secure environment

Language: Английский

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