Obesity and Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease: A Review of Social and Biobehavioral Pathways

Methodist DeBakey Cardiovascular Journal, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 21(2), P. 23 - 34

Published: Jan. 1, 2025

In the United States, two out of every five adults have obesity. The obesity epidemic is a significant public health concern and major risk factor for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD), contributing to its development through complex interplay social, biologic behavioral mechanisms. It exacerbates traditional factors such as dyslipidemia, hypertension, type 2 diabetes, while visceral epicardial fat deposition promotes inflammation insulin resistance, thereby accelerating atherosclerosis. Beyond pathophysiologic pathways, social determinants (SDoH) significantly contribute obesity-related disparities, particularly among racial ethnic minorities. SDoH socioeconomic status, access care, limited availability nutritious food safe spaces physical activity not only increase prevalence but also exacerbate psychological toll, including stress anxiety, which further elevate risk. Environmental factors, green air pollution, promote obesogenic behaviors worsen outcomes. this review, we explore association between ASCVD key mediating pathways role environmental factors. We discuss potential strategies-including patient education, community engagement address SDoH, establishment dedicated cardiometabolic prevention clinics-to mitigate population burden improve downstream

Language: Английский

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Is Resilience the Bridge Connecting Social and Family Factors to Mental Well-Being and Life Satisfaction?

Contemporary Family Therapy, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: June 12, 2024

Abstract Family and social support can enhance our perception of ability to cope with stressful life events, as well psychological flexibility mental well-being. The main goal this unique study was explore how a complex interplay family, social, personal factors contribute well-being satisfaction. We hypothesized that differentiation self (DoS) (from friends, significant others) would be positively associated satisfaction through the mediation resilience. sample included 460 participants (mean age 45.2; 236 males), who filled out questionnaires examining DoS, support, resilience, well-being, In light gender disparities evident in both existing literature current study, we analyzed model separately for women men. findings revealed model, indicating resilience mediated relationship between two dimensions DoS (emotional reactivity I-position) males, while contributed women’s without Two emerged contributors improved satisfaction: support. Specifically, deemed important men women, crucial dimension mainly women.

Language: Английский

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Managing malice in negative environments: the mediating effect of coping styles on the relationship between negative sense of place and malevolent creativity among Chinese high school students

BMC Psychology, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 13(1)

Published: Jan. 14, 2025

Creativity motivated by negative intentions can be referred to as malevolent creativity. While existing findings have largely focused on environmental or individual factors influencing creativity, less attention has been directed towards understanding how the sense of place—derived from individual-environment interaction—affects Additionally, role coping styles mediating mechanisms in environments insufficiently explored. This study aims investigate relationship between place and while examining styles. To this end, a paper-based survey was conducted among 1310 Chinese high school students, utilizing Negative Sense Place Scale, Coping Styles Malevolent Scale. Data were analyzed using SPSS 26.0 Mplus 8.3. The revealed that environment significantly positively predicted also associated with negatively positive Furthermore, mediated enriches literature elucidating links place, styles, These provide valuable insights for strategies aimed at reducing creativity preventing harmful creative behaviors educational contexts.

Language: Английский

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Effect of insomnia on anxiety and depression: Mediation of cognitive failures and moderated mediation of neuroticism

World Journal of Psychiatry, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 15(2)

Published: Jan. 14, 2025

The coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic has had an ongoing impact on the public's mental health that requires long-term attention. Exploring relationship between indicators would aid in identifying solutions to improve public health. To investigate prevalence of anxiety, depression, and insomnia explore among neuroticism, cognitive failures, A cross-sectional survey was conducted December 2023 using online platform recruit adult participants. subjective function, participants were assessed neuroticism subscale Chinese Big Five Personality Inventory Brief Version, failures questionnaire, generalized anxiety disorder-7, patient questionnaire-9, severity index. Pearson's correlation analysis, independent samples t-tests, one-way analysis variance, structural equation model used examine indicators. total 1011 valid questionnaires collected, which 343 completed by male (33.93%) respondents 668 female (66.07%) respondents. rates 41.3%, 44.6%, 36.3%, respectively, most cases mild. Among indicators, there significant differences age those with siblings who only children. Neuroticism significantly positively correlated Further moderated mediation showed mediated moderating first half this pathway effect being greater low-neuroticism group. Cognitive play important roles Therefore, enhancing function regulating emotional stability may contribute improvement

Language: Английский

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Asymmetric effects of transitioning into and out of housing hardship on depressive symptoms: Variation by gender and race/ethnicity

Cities, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 158, P. 105734 - 105734

Published: Jan. 16, 2025

Language: Английский

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Resilience Among Caregivers of People With Multiple Sclerosis: Exploring the Influence of Personality Traits, Coping, and Caregiver Burden

International Journal of MS Care, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 27(Q1), P. 15 - 24

Published: Jan. 20, 2025

CE INFORMATION ACTIVITY AVAILABLE ONLINE: To access the article and evaluation online, go to https://www.highmarksce.com/mscare. TARGET AUDIENCE: The target audience for this activity is physicians, advanced practice clinicians, nursing professionals, mental health social workers, other care providers involved in management of patients with multiple sclerosis (MS). LEARNING OBJECTIVE: Evaluate how personality traits caregiver characteristics influence quality life burden levels identify MS caregivers needing additional support. Develop targeted support strategies that consider individual enhance resilience reduce burden. ACCREDITATION: In improving patient care, has been planned implemented by Consortium Multiple Sclerosis Centers (CMSC) Intellisphere, LLC. CMSC jointly accredited Accreditation Council Continuing Medical Education, Pharmacy American Nurses Credentialing Center, provide continuing education team. This was team, learners will receive 1.0 Interprofessional Education credit learning change. PHYSICIANS: designates journal-based a maximum AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only commensurate extent their participation activity. NURSES: enduring material contact hour professional development (none area pharmacology). PSYCHOLOGISTS: awarded (CE) credit. SOCIAL WORKERS: As organization, approved offer work Association Social Work Boards Approved program. Organizations, not courses, are under Regulatory boards final authority on courses accepted workers completing course general credits. DISCLOSURES: It policy mitigate all relevant financial disclosures from planners, faculty, persons can affect content For activity, have mitigated. Disclosures: Francois Bethoux, MD, editor chief International Journal Care (IJMSC), Alissa Mary Willis, associate IJMSC, disclosed no relevent relationships. All authors staff at CMSC, LLC, who position Laurie Scudder, DNP, NP, director, served as planner reviewer She METHOD OF PARTICIPATION: Release date: January 1, 2025; valid through: 2027. credit, participants must: (1) Review information, including objectives author disclosures.(2) Study educational content.(3) Complete evaluation, which available Statements Credit upon successful completion evaluation. There fee participate DISCLOSURE UNLABELED USE: may contain discussion published and/or investigational uses agents US Food Drug Administration. do recommend use any agent outside labeled indications. opinions expressed those faculty necessarily represent views or DISCLAIMER: Participants an implied responsibility newly acquired information outcomes own development. presented meant serve guideline management. Any medications, diagnostic procedures, treatments discussed publication be used clinicians professionals without first evaluating patients’ conditions, considering possible contraindications risks, reviewing applicable manufacturer's product comparing therapeutic approach recommendations authorities.

Language: Английский

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Dynamics of Perceived Threat and Media Exposure during the COVID-19 Pandemic

SSM - Mental Health, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 7, P. 100394 - 100394

Published: Jan. 31, 2025

Language: Английский

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The impact of Sudan armed conflict and coping strategies on the mental health of the older adult internally displaced persons in Darfur camps

BMC Psychology, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 13(1)

Published: Feb. 4, 2025

Abstract Background The war victims in Darfur witnessed the killing of relatives, rape women, and loss property. Studies war-affected populations have reported high rates mental health problems. present study aimed at investigating effects armed conflict Sudan on older adult IDPs as well role coping strategies dealing with psychological distress. Methods A purposive sampling technique was used to select 109 internally displaced persons ( M age = 74.93; SD 7.07). General Health Questionnaire (GHQ 28), Coping Inventory for Stressful Situations (CISS), a demographic survey were collect data. Results results revealed prevalence (75.2%) non-psychotic psychiatric disorders amongst IDP participants. Task-focused negatively related somatic symptoms p < 0.01), anxiety 0.05), general distress while avoidance 0.05) social dysfunction 0.05). Family size positively associated task-focused further showed significant gender differences 0.001), 0.001) Conclusion findings this suggest that attention should be directed towards fostering positive capacity provision psychosocial support services Darfur.

Language: Английский

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Effect of Coping Strategies on Perceived Stress and Hair Cortisol Levels During the COVID‐19 Pandemic According to Sex

Stress and Health, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 41(1)

Published: Feb. 1, 2025

ABSTRACT The COVID‐19 crisis generated subjective and physiological stress, with important interindividual differences. Studies have shown that coping strategies sex modulate although their effects on stress hormones been overlooked. In addition, it remains unknown whether interact to predict these metrics during long‐term stressful events. To examine the impact of strategies, sex, interaction indicators year following arrival virus. Coping were assessed using Brief COPE questionnaire in May 2020. Stress symptoms as a indicator every 3 months (June 2020 March 2021) Perceived Scale 155 participants (49 men). Of individuals, 111 provided 6‐cm hair sample June estimate cortisol levels before first lockdown. A factor analysis identified three clusters strategies: positive‐oriented, avoidance‐oriented, social support. For linear‐mixed model showed women reported more than men. Positive‐oriented avoidance‐oriented associated less respectively. An between indicated positive relationship support perceived However, among men who used this strategy infrequently, higher regression revealed had greater secretion response pandemic. These findings suggest whereas influences stress.

Language: Английский

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Exploring mental health in veterinary students: common stressors and effective coping strategies: a narrative review

Frontiers in Veterinary Science, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 12

Published: Feb. 11, 2025

Introduction Veterinary students face significant challenges impacting their mental health and wellbeing. The rigorous academic curriculum, high expectations, demanding clinical training create an environment of intense pressure constant stress. This review explores the demographic psychosocial variables influencing outcomes, highlighting common stressors coping strategies. Methods A systematic literature search was conducted using PubMed, CAB Abstracts, Google Scholar. Studies published up to 2021 involving veterinary were included. Twenty-one peer-reviewed studies met inclusion criteria. Demographic data, stressors, measures, strategies extracted analyzed. focused on various aspects, including stress, anxiety, depression, mechanisms. final selection based relevance, quality, comprehensiveness. Results reviewed indicated that demands, contribute elevated stress levels among students. Women reported higher depression compared men, necessitating gender-specific interventions. Social support relationship quality crucial for wellbeing, with in supportive environments experiencing lower Effective included exercise social activities; whereas, harmful behaviors like substance misuse exacerbated issues. Despite services, barriers such as stigma lack awareness hindered access some Conclusion findings underscore need targeted systems enhance resilience Interventions promote healthy mechanisms, reduce stigma, improve resources are essential. schools should prioritize creating a ensure can manage demands profession while maintaining

Language: Английский

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