Predictors of Anxiety in Middle-Aged and Older European Adults: A Machine Learning Comparative Study DOI Creative Commons
Stephen Aichele

Social Sciences, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 13(11), P. 623 - 623

Published: Nov. 17, 2024

Anxiety in older adults is a prevalent yet under-recognized condition associated with significant societal and individual burdens. This study used machine learning approach to compare the relative importance of 57 risk protective factors for anxiety symptoms population-representative sample middle-aged European (N = 65,684; ages 45–103 years; 55.7% women; 15 countries represented). The results revealed loneliness self-rated poor health as primary (Nagelkerke R2 0.272), additional predictive contributions from country residence, functional limitations, financial distress, family care burden. Notably, follow-up analysis showed that none 16 social network variables were loneliness; rather, cohabitating partner/spouse was most strongly reduced loneliness. Further research needed elucidate directional associations between (both general sub-types). These findings underscore imperative addressing mitigating related mental conditions among aging populations.

Language: Английский

The Mediating Role of Social Support on COVID-19 Concern and Self-Rated Physical Health of Older Adults in the United States DOI

Swasati Handique,

Soeun Jang

Journal of Gerontological Social Work, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 1 - 21

Published: Jan. 13, 2025

The COVID-19 significantly impacted older adults, worsening their physical health and social connectedness. This study examined whether support mediates the correlation between concerns self-rated (SRPH) using data from 2672 participants (aged 50-99) in NSHAP sub-study (2019-20). Mediation analysis revealed that predicted lower perceived (b = -0.0397, p < .001) worse SRPH -0.0536, .001). indirect effect through was significant negative -0.0045, .006).

Language: Английский

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Disparities in anxiety and related factors among Chinese older adults across different aged-care models: a comparison of two cross-sectional studies DOI Creative Commons
Xin Zheng,

Ziwen Xu,

Jie Zhao

et al.

BMC Geriatrics, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 25(1)

Published: Jan. 21, 2025

Anxiety disorders in older adults have become a prominent public health problem due to their concomitant chronic conditions, reduced quality of life and even death. However, fewer studies been conducted on differences anxiety among individuals different aged-care models, the interactive relationship between influencing factors remains unclear. The study aimed examine disparities prevalence community-dwelling institutionalized related factors. Data were collected from Anhui Healthy Longevity Survey (AHLS) Elderly Caring Social Organizations (AECSOS). demographic variables, lifestyle health-related variables 6968 used for analysis. symptoms evaluated using Generalized Disorder Assessment Scale (GAD-7). Binary logistic regression models Classification Regression Tree model (CART) utilized variables. 24.3% 16.7% adults, respectively. Several including age, gender, residence, education, income level, live alone, number diseases showed linkage with adults. For source income, exhibited significant association anxiety. We noted effect, suggesting that female an level less than 6500 RMB per year reported disease comorbidities had highest likelihood anxiety, sources such as pension, subsidy, family providing, resident rural areas greatest risk experiencing This has brought light higher compared Targeted interventions are, therefore emphasized address negative impact populations at risk.

Language: Английский

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Older adult’s acceptance and uptake of referral after screening for cognitive impairment: a cross-sectional study in China DOI Creative Commons

Caiyun Tang,

Lily Dongxia Xiao, Rong Huang

et al.

BMC Geriatrics, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 25(1)

Published: March 15, 2025

Previous studies have shown that the referral situation after cognitive screening is not optimistic. However, little known about in China. The current study assessed function of older adults with an Eight-item Ascertain Dementia (AD8) score ≥ 2 a community health center and investigated their willingness to accept referrals. In our cross-sectional study, total 970 participants completed screen using AD8. Those were further Mini-Mental State Examination. Sociodemographic information was collected. asked respond questionnaire acceptance uptake knowledge impairment. data analyzed descriptive statistics, chi-square test, Mann–Whitney U rank sum binary logistic regression. We screened 140 impairment from participants. Among subjects, 37 (26.43%) indicated be referred, 103 (73.57%) declined referred. reasons for declining referrals, 69 (66.99%) they thought referrals unnecessary. attitude toward showed significant differences concerning participants' referred(all p < 0.01). high willing (p = 0.009; OR 1.305; 95% CI: 1.070–1.591). Chinese exhibit low Health education needed raise awareness impairment, dementia prevention, treatment, care.

Language: Английский

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Social support and mental health symptoms during the COVID-19 pandemic: A comprehensive meta-analysis unveils limited protective effects DOI Creative Commons
Xing Zhang, Yanyu Xiao, Pengfei Xu

et al.

Journal of Pacific Rim Psychology, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 19

Published: March 1, 2025

The COVID-19 pandemic has presented significant challenges to mental health worldwide, exacerbating symptoms across various populations. This meta-analysis aims evaluate the relationship between social support and symptoms, specifically depression, general anxiety, stress, during pandemic. We conducted a comprehensive literature search that identified 210 studies involving total of 216,104 participants. Data were analyzed using robust variance estimation with random effects assess correlations while also examining potential moderating factors such as age, gender, sample types. Our analysis revealed negative correlation overall ( r = −0.259; 95% CI: −0.29, −0.24; p < 0.01). Notably, high-risk populations exhibited stronger association −0.302) compared students −0.263) population −0.219). Furthermore, depression −0.304) was significantly than for generalized anxiety −0.238) stress −0.220), underscoring critical role family this period. These findings suggest positively influences its effectiveness may be more limited anticipated. As continues impact well-being, there is an urgent need targeted strategies enhance in addressing challenges. research highlights importance prioritizing mechanisms public responses future crises.

Language: Английский

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How environmental perception influence depression and anxiety: the mediating role of social interaction DOI Creative Commons

Guang Yang,

Ying Zuo,

Haoxuan Cheng

et al.

BMC Public Health, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 25(1)

Published: March 31, 2025

Depression and anxiety disorders are increasingly prevalent worldwide due to ongoing economic social transformations, positioning them as major mental health concerns. Research indicates that favorable natural environments high-quality interactions can positively affect residents' well-being. However, studies exploring the mechanisms through which environmental perceptions influence depression still limited. This study utilizes data from Health Life Satisfaction Survey of Yangtze River Phase II Delta (HLSSYRD II), collected between December 2023 January 2024. Linear mixed-effects models were employed for analysis. A total 1,752 observations included in this study. The mean score "Depression Anxiety (HAD)" variable was 26.01 (SE = 6.99), with "Depression" scoring 13.15 3.78) "Anxiety" 12.85 3.75) among individuals Delta, China (YRDC). There a strong negative correlation depression, perception (β −0.187, SE 0.03, p < 0.001; β −0.152, 0.001). Furthermore, interaction significantly mediated relationship HAD. In addition, factors such gender, chronic illness, marital status, occupation, level education monthly personal income associated anxiety. Individuals poorer more likely experience symptoms than better YRDC. is partly moderated by interactions.

Language: Английский

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Emotional needs and service process optimization in combined medical and elder care: A TRIZ approach DOI

An‐Jin Shie,

En-Min Xu,

Yunyu Wang

et al.

Technovation, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 143, P. 103224 - 103224

Published: April 3, 2025

Language: Английский

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Exploring the moderated mediation of stress and media use: Social support's impact on anxiety among older adults during the COVID-19 pandemic - Insights from a large-scale cross-sectional study in China DOI
Yang Yu,

Keren Cai,

Jiale Qi

et al.

Journal of Affective Disorders, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 367, P. 229 - 237

Published: Sept. 3, 2024

Language: Английский

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Living environment, service quality satisfaction and depression among Chinese older adults in elderly caring social organizations DOI Creative Commons
Xin Zheng, Benjamin Otsen, Lanlan Zhao

et al.

Journal of Affective Disorders, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 366, P. 25 - 35

Published: Aug. 26, 2024

Language: Английский

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The relationship between family burden, environment, and quality of life among caregivers of older adults with chronic diseases: a cross-sectional study DOI Creative Commons
Bahtiar Bahtiar, Rasdiyanah Rasdiyanah, Nurlaila Fitriani

et al.

Kontakt, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: June 4, 2024

Aim: The number of older adults with chronic diseases is growing. When caring for and accompanying their family members, the quality life (QoL) elderly caregivers highly affected. aim to find relationship between burden, environment, QoL among diseases. Methods: study involved 409 in Samarinda (East Kalimantan), Makassar, Gowa (South Sulawesi), Indonesia. It analyzed using descriptive, Spearman, Kruskal-Wallis, Mann-Whitney, hierarchy regression analysis SPSS version 21. Results: Family burden was negatively associated physical domain (r = -0.05, p 0.26), psychological (r = 0.05, p 0.31), social -0.02, 0.55), positively environmental -0.09, 0.05). environment -0.24, 0.00), 0.39, 0.30, 0.41, 0.00). Hierarchy shows that has a tremendous positive correlation on (β 0.21, 0.31, 0.23, 0.33, Conclusion: are crucial factors public health nurses should develop interventions relieve enhance environments, ultimately improving caregiver's QoL.

Language: Английский

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The mediating role of social network between social trust and life satisfaction of older people: A structural equation model analysis approach DOI
Xinyu He,

Zhaoyong Yang,

Haimei Li

et al.

medRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory), Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: June 10, 2024

Abstract Background Although studies have demonstrated the relationship between social trust and life satisfaction of older people, but existing rarely considered fewer investigated network as a mediating variable satisfaction. Methods In this study, 297 participants (age: ≥60 years) in Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China, completed questionnaire trust, network, Structural equation model analysis bootstrap methods were used to prove effect network. Results Social was positively related ( B =0.410; p <0.01) =0.472; <0.01), =0.433; <0.01). played an intermediary role (indirect effects = 0.321, 95% CI [0.051, 0.968]). Conclusion These findings suggest importance for satisfaction, with acting positive mediator, particularly China. conclusion, study exploring provides knowledge essential ensuring happy old age. The results can help advance psychological research on people new intervention strategies field. We encourage increasing expansion networks through various means enhance impact people.

Language: Английский

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