Screening Depression in Ischemic Heart Disease: Gender Differences and Psychosocial Implications Using a Self-Developed Questionnaire

Journal of Clinical Medicine, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 14(3), P. 837 - 837

Published: Jan. 27, 2025

Background/Objectives: Ischemic heart disease (IHD) is a major cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide, it frequently associated with depression, which can negatively impact both clinical outcomes quality life. The relationship between IHD depression complex, gender differences influencing the severity willingness to seek psychological support. This study aims evaluate prevalence in patients using Depression Assessment Heart Disease Questionnaire (DA-IHDQ) explore help-seeking behavior. Methods: cross-sectional involved 103 diagnosed (62 males, 41 females), data collected from two general practice clinics Arad, Romania, November 2023 2024. Participants completed DA-IHDQ, self-developed questionnaire designed screen for patients. categorizes into four grades: minimal no mild moderate severe depression. also assessed participants’ interest receiving Descriptive inferential statistical analyses were performed, psychometric properties including its reliability (Cronbach’s α = 0.957) diagnostic accuracy (sensitivity 90.0%, specificity 98.8%), evaluated. Results: Mild was most common grade male female patients, while least prevalent. Males had higher overall frequency more cases whereas females proportion Additionally, males demonstrated significantly lower or psychiatric help, showed greater mental health DA-IHDQ exhibited strong internal consistency high identifying depressive symptoms Conclusions: findings highlight disparities engagement, emphasizing need targeted interventions. could serve as an effective screening tool care. Future research should barriers among develop gender-sensitive strategies improve access services.

Language: Английский

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The role of social support in mitigating the effects of increased screen time on adolescent mental health

PLOS mental health., Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 2(1), P. e0000213 - e0000213

Published: Jan. 6, 2025

Excessive screen time has been linked to deteriorating mental health in adolescents, a relationship potentially intensified during the COVID-19 pandemic. Conversely, supportive social environments are associated with improved well-being. This study examined association between time, social/emotional support, and among adolescents pandemic using data from 2022 National Health Interview Survey’s Sample Child Interview. The analysis focused on aged 12 17. Mental outcomes included (1) frequency of feeling sad or depressed (2) life satisfaction score. Key independent variables were daily exceeding two hours consistent receipt needed emotional support. Ordinary least squares regressions survey weights applied ensure nationally representative findings. 2,649 81% reporting over 76% consistently receiving Regression results indicated that less than support reported lowest depressive symptoms (coef = 0.79, p<0.001) highest scores 1.34, compared their peers greater and/or inconsistent These findings highlight importance managing ensuring robust promote adolescent health.

Language: Английский

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When Technology Meets Anxiety:The Moderating Role of AI Usage in the Relationship Between Social Anxiety, Learning Adaptability, and Behavioral Problems Among Chinese Primary School Students

Psychology Research and Behavior Management, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: Volume 18, P. 151 - 167

Published: Jan. 1, 2025

This study aims to examine the relationships between social anxiety, learning adaptability, AI technology usage, and behavioral problems among primary school students, with a focus on mediating role of adaptability moderating usage. A cross-sectional survey was conducted 1240 students aged 8-15 in Luzhou, Sichuan Province. Social anxiety measured using Anxiety Scale for Children (SASC), assessed Children's Learning Adaptability Questionnaire (CSAQ), were evaluated Child Behavior Checklist (CBCL), tool usage gauged through self-developed questionnaire. Data analysis involved correlation multiple regression analyses SPSS, moderated mediation effect analyzed Process Model 59. found significantly positively predict problems, indicating that higher levels associated more problems. partially mediated this relationship, suggesting not only directly impacts but also indirectly heightens risk by reducing adaptability. Additionally, relationship stronger observed at Specifically, positive influence became pronounced as increased, frequent use can amplify impact outcomes. increases diminishing plays its effects becoming highlights need educators improving students' judiciously incorporate technology, consider individual differences, particularly mental health, foster comprehensive healthy student development.

Language: Английский

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Identification of stress factors in returning migrants in Latvia

Frontiers in Psychology, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 15

Published: Jan. 23, 2025

This study investigates the psychological stress factors faced by return migrants before, during, and after their to Latvia. Employing a Grounded Theory methodology, we conducted in-depth interviews with 21 identified five key themes: pre-return context, identity, perceived social support, wellbeing, that help or hinder re-adjustment. Notably, prior often exceeds post-return stress, highlighting critical yet understudied phase. Key contributors migration include unmet expectations, feelings of alienation, identity struggles, inadequate institutional support. By these factors, this research not only enhances understanding from standpoint but also lays foundational groundwork for development comprehensive theoretical framework encompasses broader spectrum influencing stress. The advocates holistic approach supporting migrants, emphasizing integration resources practical assistance foster successful reintegration into home country.

Language: Английский

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Silent struggles: a qualitative study exploring mental health challenges of undergraduate healthcare students

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

Published: Jan. 31, 2025

Mental health is a critical aspect of overall well-being, influencing how individuals think, feel, and perform. among healthcare students has become major concern, drawing attention due to its profound impact on their welfare, academic performance, ability effectively interact with patients. This paper aimed explore the experiences undergraduate facing mental challenges at Qatar University. With focus understanding factors contributing issues exploring coping mechanisms, research also sought identify students' recommendations for institutional support improve well-being. A qualitative approach using semi-structured face-to-face interviews was employed collect data. purposive sampling method used recruit from five disciplines- Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Health Sciences Nursing- who had self-reported mild moderate depressive symptoms based Patient Questionnaire (PHQ-9) Depression Anxiety Stress Scale (DASS21). total 15 were conducted, recorded, transcribed verbatim, thematic analysis key themes. Several themes emerged interviews, including pressure, social isolation, anxiety, fear failure, stigma surrounding support. Academic pressure consistently reported as stressor, anxiety emotional strain. Social isolation further exacerbated challenges, while many highlighted lack well-established strategies. Stigma related seeking significant barrier, preventing accessing available services. The study highlights faced by students, emphasizing need effective Addressing pressures, enhancing self-coping mechanisms systems, reducing around care are essential steps toward improving student Not applicable.

Language: Английский

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The mediating and moderating role of social support on the relationship between psychological well-being and burdensomeness among elderly with chronic illness: community nursing perspective

BMC Nursing, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 24(1)

Published: Feb. 10, 2025

Abstract The increasing prevalence of chronic illnesses among the elderly affects their physical and psychological well-being, contributing to emotional burdens feelings burdensomeness. This study aims investigate mediating moderating role social support in relationship between well-being burdensomeness individuals with illnesses. A cross-sectional descriptive design was employed, involving 311 participants aged 60 older, recruited through purposive sampling. Data were collected using validated instruments via structured interviews conducted from June August 2024. results indicate that perceived has a strong negative effect on ( r = -0.654). Social significantly mediates this relationship, higher associated lower (β -0.646) improved 0.318). Strengthening networks can mitigate promote mental health, ultimately enhancing quality life for older adults facing health challenges.

Language: Английский

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Exploring the Sequential Mediation Effects of Perceived Social Support, Perceived Hope, and Perceived Stress on the Subjective Well‐Being of University Students: An Empirical Cross‐Sectional Study From Taiwan

Psychology in the Schools, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Feb. 22, 2025

ABSTRACT This study explored the effects of perceived social support on university students’ subjective well‐being in Taiwan, with hope and stress serving as sequential mediators grounded Social Support Theory Hope Theory. Conducted April 2022 through convenience sampling, utilized four scales: Scale, Subjective Happiness State Perceived Stress Scale. Collaboration 21 professors across various universities aided distributing online questionnaires via media, including Facebook, Instagram, LINE. The sample included students from 67 Taiwan's 126 universities, totaling 586 valid responses 630 participants. demographic comprised 213 males (36.3%) 373 females (63.7%), aged 18–26 years, an average age 21. Analysis indicated a strong positive correlation between well‐being, suggesting higher correlates greater well‐being. significantly increased hope, which then mediated Similarly, lower stress, was inversely related to support, enhancements. mediation this relationship underscores importance bolstering fostering while reducing enhance student These findings illuminate potential approaches for mental health interventions highlight necessity continued research area.

Language: Английский

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Changes to social and healthcare providers support in the perinatal period: Impact on coping strategies, depression and anxiety

Midwifery, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 142, P. 104295 - 104295

Published: Jan. 14, 2025

Language: Английский

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Integral Well-Being: The Impact of the Physical Education Teacher

IntechOpen eBooks, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Jan. 14, 2025

This chapter emphasizes the importance of achieving academic and personal goals through crucial role physical education for health in schools. It highlights how promotes healthy habits regular activity, addressing decline sports participation due to technology various reasons youth disengagement. The stresses motivating students both theoretical teaching practical demonstrations behaviors, underscoring need models supportive environments. advocates integrating activity balanced nutrition into school curriculum enhance students’ well-being, performance, overall development. In summary, a holistic approach, recognizing interconnectedness physical, emotional, thus fostering foundation successful adult life.

Language: Английский

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Future-Ready Minds, Resilient Hearts: Understanding Psychological Well-being and Resilience in College Teaching in the Philippines

Journal of Psychology and Behavior Studies, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 5(1), P. 01 - 14

Published: Jan. 16, 2025

The psychological well-being of college instructors is a critical factor in their professional satisfaction and effectiveness, yet there limited research on how various dimensions evolve response to career challenges institutional support, particularly for balancing both teaching administrative duties. This study addresses this gap by exploring the 12 qualitative case study. Using in-depth interviews, examines five key constructs well-being: emotional, social, professional, physical, personal well-being. findings reveal that instructors' shaped external pressures, such as dual demands responsibilities, well support. Internal factors, including coping strategies, reflection, social also play significant role. Notably, identifies importance sense purpose, work-life balance, supportive relationships maintaining resilience against stress. In conclusion, emphasizes holistic approach teacher well-being, considering dimensions, essential enhancing mental health job satisfaction. underscores need institutions develop tailored, comprehensive programs suggests future should examine long-term effects interventions, with roles, explore different contexts influence outcomes.

Language: Английский

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