Psychogeriatrics, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 24(1), P. 72 - 79
Published: Nov. 3, 2023
Anxiety is a prevalent mental disorder among the elderly, leading to discomfort, disability, increased expenses, reduced quality of life, and dysfunction. Consequently, this study was conducted determine prevalence COVID-19 anxiety geriatric anxiety, along with factors influencing in elderly population served by urban healthcare centres Quchan.
Language: Английский
BMC Psychiatry, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 23(1)
Published: Feb. 15, 2023
Older adults' psychological health is a public issue that cannot be ignored, especially when these problems and related factors change across different social backgrounds because of rapid changes in traditions family structures the epidemic responses after outbreak COVID-19 China. The aim our study to determine prevalence anxiety depression their associated among community-dwelling older adults China.A cross-sectional was conducted from March May 2021 with 1173 participants aged 65 years or above three communities Hunan Province, China who were selected using convenience sampling. A structured questionnaire including sociodemographic characteristics, clinical Social Support Rating Scale (SSRS), 7-Item Generalized Anxiety Disorder scale (GAD-7), Patient Health Questionnaire-9 Item (PHQ-9) used collect relevant demographic data measure support status, symptoms, depressive respectively. Bivariate analyses explore difference based on samples' characteristics. multivariable logistic regression analysis performed test for significant predictors depression.The 32.74% 37.34%, Multivariable revealed being female, unemployed before retirement age, lacking physical activity, having pain, more comorbidities anxiety. Subjective utilization protective factors. Regarding depression, religion, found predictors. factor.The group showed high depression. Gender, employment comorbidities, adults. These findings suggest governments should focus by raising community awareness issues health. They also screen high-risk groups encourage individuals seek supportive counseling.
Language: Английский
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BMC Public Health, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 23(1)
Published: June 21, 2023
Abstract Background With the deepening of China’s aging population, higher demands have been placed on supply elderly care services. As one main sources providing services, quality service provided by caring social organizations (SOs) directly affects life elderly. In recent years, mental health issues among become increasingly prominent, especially with onset COVID-19 pandemic. Necessitating need to pay much more attention support and this population. This study, therefore, explores mediating role institutional satisfaction between anxiety levels people in Chongqing’s SOs. Method study employed a multi-stage stratified random sampling method survey 1004 recipients from July August 2022. The self-made sociodemographic questionnaire, MSPSS, GAD-7 were used collect data characteristics, satisfaction, support, older adults. Exploratory Factor Analysis Cronbach’s alpha test construct validity scale reliability, respectively. Data features described One-Way Variance, while Multiple Linear Regression Structural Equation Modeling evaluate relationships levels. Results average score for SOs was 48.14 ± 6.75. Specifically, environmental 16.63 2.56 31.52 4.76, terms socio-demographic variables, presence visits relatives, personal annual income, self-rated status all significant effects anxiety. Elders who receive relatives lower compared those do not. Personal income are negatively correlated Social had positive effect negative Institutional partially mediated relationship Conclusions Our research demonstrates that improving organizational services increasing elders has potential reducing Additionally, family members cannot be overlooked. We encourage frequency through various means enhance individuals.
Language: Английский
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Journal of Affective Disorders, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 367, P. 229 - 237
Published: Sept. 3, 2024
Language: Английский
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BMC Geriatrics, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 23(1)
Published: March 31, 2023
Abstract Background Depression, anxiety, and stress are among the most common mental health disorders of elderly that affect individuals society. Considering growing trend population in Iran, this study aimed to determine prevalence these identify factors affecting them elderly. Methods We conducted cross-sectional using cluster random sampling on 301 people referred Qazvin centers. Data was collected Anxiety, Stress Scale 21 (DASS-21) questionnaire analyzed through univariate multivariate linear regression tests with interaction between variables STATA Version 14 software. A P-value less than 0.05 significant. Results The depression 45.5%, anxiety 35.5%, 40.2%. Our findings showed 22.9%, 7.9%, 14.3% had severe very levels depression, stress. age, comorbidity, living status job a significant relationship DASS score ( p < 0.05). There an comorbidity income influencing (β = 0.68, 95% CI 0.15, 1.22). Conclusion high, indicating inappropriate their health. Therefore, it is necessary take operational steps reduce some problems elderly, prioritize suffering from concurrent diseases, unemployed those who do not have certain income, live alone.
Language: Английский
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Frontiers in Public Health, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 12
Published: March 27, 2024
Background Mental health disorders in patients with multi-drug or rifampicin-resistant tuberculosis (MDR/RR-TB) receive consistent attention. Anxiety and depression can manifest may impact disease progression MDR/RR-TB. Given the heightened stressors resulting from COVID-19 pandemic, this scenario is even more concerning. Objective To evaluate prevalence of risk factors associated anxiety among MDR/RR-TB southern China. Methods A facility-based cross-sectional study was undertaken at Guangzhou Chest Hospital China, encompassing a cohort 219 undergoing outpatient inpatient treatment for depressive symptoms were assessed using 7-Item Generalized Disorder (GAD-7) scale Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9). The ramifications examined univariate multivariate logistic regression analyses, odds ratios (ORs) age- sex-adjusted ORs (AORs) employed to quantify their influence. All data underwent statistical analysis SPSS 25.0, significance established P < 0.05. Results Two hundred nineteen individuals included study. 57.53% ( n = 126) 65.75% 144), respectively, 33.3% 73) participants experiencing both conditions simultaneously. Multivariate revealed that an age 20–40 years [anxiety AOR 3.021, 95% confidence interval (CI): 1.240–7.360; 3.538, CI: 1.219–10.268], stigma (anxiety 10.613, 2.966–37.975; 4.514, 2.051–10.108) poor physical 7.636, 2.938–19.844; 6.190, 2.468–15.529) significant moderate levels depression. Conclusions We found had elevated decrease likelihood unfavorable outcomes, it imperative carefully monitor psychological wellbeing promptly address any detrimental psychiatric conditions.
Language: Английский
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BMC Geriatrics, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 23(1)
Published: Dec. 14, 2023
Abstract Background Previous studies have suggested that certain personal psychological variables (e.g., life satisfaction and cognitive function) physical body mass index [BMI]) are significantly associated with individuals’ anxiety symptoms. However, relevant research on elderly is lagging no yet investigated the combined impact of these anxiety. Thus, we conducted present study to investigate potential moderator role BMI mediator function underlying relationship between symptoms in Chinese based Hong Kong. Methods Sixty-seven aged 65 years old above were recruited from local community centres this pilot study. Each participant underwent a systematic evaluation using Satisfaction Life Scale (SWLS), Kong Version Montreal Cognitive Assessment (HK-MoCA), Hamilton Anxiety Rating (HAM-A) measured for their weight height. Regression analysis bootstrapping method was employed test hypothesized moderated mediation model. Results Our findings demonstrated overall model accounted 23.05% variance scores HAM-A (F (8, 57) = 2.134, p 0.047) elderly. There significant association ( 0.031), indicating individuals higher less Moreover, positively by b 0.066, 95% CI [0.004, 0.128]), especially at lower level -0.571, [-0.919, -0.224]) an average -0.242, [-0.460, -0.023]). No detected -0.006, [-0.047, 0.044]) our Conclusions suggest increased can reduce among as decreases (when ranged “mean - 1SD” “mean” population). The interaction factors found study, presents promising opportunity translation into multi-level interventions management ageing patients during clinical practice.
Language: Английский
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Asia-Pacific Psychiatry, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 15(2-3)
Published: June 1, 2023
Stigma toward mental disorders (STMD) is a significant barrier to health service delivery. To improve the provision of services for community-dwelling residents in China, this study investigated STMD and its associated factors community workers (CMHWs) Wuhan, China.In cross-sectional study, total 3869 CMHWs (22.9% men 37.1 ± 8.4 years old) were randomly selected through multistage sampling invited participate survey. The perceived devaluation-discrimination scale (PDD) National Mental Health Literacy Questionnaire (NMHLQ) used assess knowledge, respectively. presence was indicated by mean item score 3.0 or higher on PDD. Multiple logistic regression identify with STMD.Of CMHWs, 41.9% had poor knowledge (NMHLQ < 80), 18.5% exhibited STMD. In multiple analysis, significantly social (vs. primary care physicians, OR = 1.44, p .001), self-rated capacity handle common problems good, 1.57, NMHLQ ≥ 80, 1.46, .001).STMD among Chinese CMHWs. reduce training programs skills education may be necessary.
Language: Английский
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Frontiers in Psychiatry, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 15
Published: Aug. 30, 2024
To observe the intervention effect of comprehensive psychological interventions on mental health elderly population.
Language: Английский
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Research on Social Work Practice, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown
Published: Oct. 8, 2024
Purpose: This study examined the effectiveness of solution-focused brief therapy (SFBT) in alleviating psychological distress Chinese older adults living nursing homes. Method: In this randomized pretest–posttest pilot trial, participants ( N = 40) were randomly assigned to SFBT or treatment-as-usual (TAU) and outcomes assessed with standardized, psychometrically sound measure. Treatment effects analyzed using analysis-of-covariance, between-group small-sample-size corrected Hedges’ g across measures distress, depression, anxiety, hope. Results: The results revealed that receiving reported a significantly greater reduction improvement hope as compared those TAU. Discussion: Results suggest SFBT's efficacy for addressing internalizing disorders furthering it research-supported intervention. With significant concurrent adults’ their mental health outcomes, advances literature suggesting potential intervention mediator.
Language: Английский
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Journal of General and Family Medicine, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown
Published: Nov. 18, 2024
This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to determine the global prevalence of anxiety symptoms in older adults explore associated factors contributing this population. A comprehensive search was conducted across multiple electronic databases identify relevant studies published up 27 February 2023. total 17 articles met inclusion criteria. The among 28%. Subgroup analyses indicated continent, assessment tools significantly affect overall prevalence. identified encompassed sociodemographic, health-related, psychosocial domains, with female gender, physical comorbidities, low social support isolation being most reported for each domain. findings provide valuable insights into population its occurrence.
Language: Английский
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