The prevalence of loneliness across 113 countries: systematic review and meta-analysis

BMJ, Год журнала: 2022, Номер unknown, С. e067068 - e067068

Опубликована: Фев. 9, 2022

Abstract Objectives To identify data availability, gaps, and patterns for population level prevalence of loneliness globally, to summarise estimates within World Health Organization regions when feasible through meta-analysis, examine temporal trends in countries where exist. Design Systematic review meta-analysis. Data sources Embase, Medline, PsycINFO, Scopus peer reviewed literature, Google Scholar Open Grey grey supplemented by backward reference searching (to 1 September 2021) Eligibility criteria selecting studies Observational based on nationally representative samples (n≥292), validated instruments, 2000-19. Two researchers independently extracted assessed the risk bias using Joanna Briggs Institute checklist. Random effects meta-analysis was conducted subset with relatively homogeneous research methods measurement instrument, age group, WHO region. Results Prevalence were available 113 or territories, according official nomenclature regions, from 57 studies. adolescents (12-17 years) 77 young adults (18-29 30 countries, middle aged (30-59 32 older (≥60 40 countries. all groups except lacking outside Europe. Overall, 212 106 24 included meta-analyses. The pooled ranged 9.2% (95% confidence interval 6.8% 12.4%) South-East Asia 14.4% (12.2% 17.1%) Eastern Mediterranean For adults, European region only, a consistent geographical pattern shown adult groups. lowest consistently observed northern (2.9%, 1.8% 4.5% adults; 2.7%, 2.4% 3.0% 5.2%, 4.2% 6.5% adults) highest eastern (7.5%, 5.9% 9.4% 9.6%, 7.7% 12.0% 21.3%, 18.7% 24.2% adults). Conclusion Problematic levels are experienced substantial proportion many difference coverage between high income (particularly Europe) low raised an important equity issue. Evidence is insufficient. findings this limited scarcity methodological heterogeneity. Loneliness should be incorporated into general health surveillance broader coverage, standardised tools. registration PROSPERO CRD42019131448.

Язык: Английский

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The unprecedented Pacific Northwest heatwave of June 2021

Nature Communications, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 14(1)

Опубликована: Фев. 9, 2023

In late June 2021 a heatwave of unprecedented magnitude impacted the Pacific Northwest region Canada and United States. Many locations broke all-time maximum temperature records by more than 5 °C, Canadian national record was broken 4.6 with new 49.6 °C. Here, we provide comprehensive summary this event its impacts. Upstream diabatic heating played key role in anomaly. Weather forecasts provided advanced notice event, while sub-seasonal showed an increased likelihood heat extreme lead times 10-20 days. The impacts were catastrophic, including hundreds attributable deaths across Northwest, mass-mortalities marine life, reduced crop fruit yields, river flooding from rapid snow glacier melt, substantial increase wildfires-the latter contributing to landslides months following. These examples can learn vivid depiction how climate change be so devastating.

Язык: Английский

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Mental Health Consequences of COVID-19 Pandemic Period in the European Population: An Institutional Challenge

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 19(15), С. 9347 - 9347

Опубликована: Июль 30, 2022

The worldwide spread of SARS-CoV-2 has been responsible for an infectious pandemic, with repercussions on socio-economic aspects and the physical mental health general population. present systematic review aimed to evaluate data belonging European framework, analyzing population by age group. Original articles reviews state have researched starting from 2021. Initially, a total 1764 studies were found, among which 75 selected. Youth group most affected pandemic consequences health, emotional behavioral alterations observed third more than half children adolescents examined. Among both adults, female gender had higher prevalence psychopathological symptoms. main risk factors poor social support, economic difficulties, and, in particular, unemployment or job changes. Additional individual perception loneliness, presence pre-pandemic illness/distress, some personality traits, such as neuroticism, impulsiveness, use maladaptive coping strategies. Unexpectedly, elderly maintained good resilience towards change, even if stress factor was represented feeling loneliness contact. As regards suicidal behaviors, adolescents, there increase attempts 25%, greater gender. This increased also association symptoms anxiety depression, socio-environmental conditions. In conclusion, groups found be at psychological burden during waves, thus representing priority targets socio-health interventions.

Язык: Английский

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The effectiveness of synchronous tele-exercise to maintain the physical fitness, quality of life, and mood of older people - a randomized and controlled study

European Geriatric Medicine, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 13(5), С. 1177 - 1185

Опубликована: Июль 26, 2022

Язык: Английский

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Effect of a Digital Literacy Program on Older Adults’ Digital Social Behavior: A Quasi-Experimental Study

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 19(19), С. 12404 - 12404

Опубликована: Сен. 29, 2022

In South Korea, digital literacy education programs are expected to help its older population participate in online welfare services increase their social support, self-esteem and well-being. This quasi-experimental study assesses the effects of on device usage among rural-dwelling adults aged 65 above evaluates positive depression, happiness, quality life, self-efficacy cognitive function. A program a customized questionnaire survey were conducted evaluate smartphone use competency program’s effects, respectively. We also chi-square test, paired t-test difference-in-differences regression analysis. The experimental group showed significant video recording capacity than control group. happiness function scores for dementia screening increased significantly by mean 3.7 1.1 points, respectively, after education. Cognitive 1.305 points compared (β = 1.305, p 0.05 *). Digital rural areas greatly use, capacity, Based these findings, it is recommended that government should implement

Язык: Английский

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Challenges and opportunity in mobility among older adults – key determinant identification

BMC Geriatrics, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 23(1)

Опубликована: Июль 21, 2023

Abstract Background Attention is focused on the health and physical fitness of older adults due to their increasing age. Maintaining abilities, including safe walking movement, significantly contributes perception in old One early signs declining limited mobility. Approximately one third 70-year-olds most 80-year-olds report restrictions mobility apartments immediate surroundings. Restriction or loss a complex multifactorial process, which makes prone falls, injuries, hospitalizations worsens quality life while overall mortality. Objective The objective study identify factors that have had significant impact recent years currently, gaps our understanding these factors. aims highlight areas where further research needed new effective solutions are required. Methods PRISMA methodology was used conduct scoping review Scopus Web Science databases. Papers published from 2007 2021 were searched November 2021. Of these, 52 papers selected initial 788 outputs for final analysis. Results analyzed, key determinants found be environmental, physical, cognitive, psychosocial, confirms findings previous studies. determinant technological. New lie interactions between different mobility, addressing environmental factors, exploring opportunities context emerging technologies, such as integration smart home design accessible age-friendly public spaces, development policies regulations, exploration innovative financing models support assistive technologies into lives seniors. Conclusion For an comprehensive solution senior cannot solved separately. Physical, technological can often perceived cause/motivation Further help arrive at determinants, which, turn, will improve Future studies should investigate financial aspects, especially since many expensive not commonly available, limits use.

Язык: Английский

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Efficacy of an Electronic Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Program Delivered via the Online Psychotherapy Tool for Depression and Anxiety Related to the COVID-19 Pandemic: Pre-Post Pilot Study

JMIR Mental Health, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 10, С. e51102 - e51102

Опубликована: Ноя. 21, 2023

Background Lockdowns and social distancing resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic have worsened population’s mental health made it more difficult for individuals to receive care. Electronic cognitive behavioral therapy (e-CBT) is a cost-effective evidence-based treatment anxiety depression can be accessed remotely. Objective The objective of study was investigate efficacy online psychotherapy tailored symptoms during pandemic. Methods pilot used pre-post design evaluate 9-week e-CBT program designed with affected by Participants were adults (N=59) diagnosed major depressive disorder generalized disorder, whose initiated or focused on teaching coping, mindfulness, problem-solving skills. Symptoms depression, resilience, quality life assessed. Results demonstrated significant improvements in (P=.02) (P=.03) after intervention. Similar trends observed intention-to-treat analysis. No differences resilience quality-of-life measures. sample comprised mostly females, making challenging discern benefits intervention males. Although less rigorous than controlled trial, this selected observe changes scores critical period. Conclusions an effective accessible option. Improvements clinical Trial Registration ClinicalTrials.gov NCT04476667; https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT04476667 International Registered Report Identifier (IRRID) RR2-10.2196/24913

Язык: Английский

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Changes in Subjective Cognitive and Social Functioning in Parkinson’s Disease from Before to During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Healthcare, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 13(1), С. 70 - 70

Опубликована: Янв. 2, 2025

Background/Objectives: Social isolation and health-related consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic may have significantly impacted quality life in people with Parkinson’s disease (PwPD). The effect specifically on subjective cognition social functioning PwPD is poorly understood. We conducted a longitudinal analysis changes cognitive before (T1, 2017–2019) during (T2, 2021) pandemic. Methods: At T1, 347 completed online surveys. T2, 123 them (54 males, 69 females) responded to follow-up questionnaires including Quality Life Neurological Disorders (Neuro-QoL) subscales, Beck Depression Inventory-II, Anxiety Scale, motor non-motor experiences daily living from MDS-Unified Disease Rating Coronavirus Impact Scale. Results: T1–T2 declines both were correlated more anxiety, fatigue, symptoms. Additionally, depression, decline functioning. Women reported greater impact than men, unrelated functioning; personal experience was associated cognition. Conclusions: Our finding that are different symptoms PD suggests impacts complex, which has important implications for treatment.

Язык: Английский

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Effective but sustainable? A case of a digital literacy program for older adults

Education and Information Technologies, Год журнала: 2025, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Янв. 21, 2025

Язык: Английский

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Home Food Gardening: Benefits and Barriers During the COVID-19 Pandemic in Santiago, Chile

Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 6

Опубликована: Март 2, 2022

The recent COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way people live in an unprecedented way. This includes severe impacts on people's health and wellbeing such as stress, reduced physical activity loneliness due to confinement. In parallel, had find ways secure their food, with fresh food especially scarce some regions lockdowns restricted flow of goods. As previous massive crises, practice home gardening seemed have increased during this pandemic. Yet we largely do not know which parts society took gardening, urban setting was practiced, extent contributed daily livelihoods case study explore (a) who practices (b) garden characteristics, (c) main perceived benefits barriers bound We set up online questionnaire targeted at population Santiago de Chile, for received 305 responses. Our results clearly show that possibility being contact nature feeling less stress through practicing were most significant benefits, while lack or inadequate space limited knowledge barriers. These findings highlight specific context a metropolitan region South America access gardens green could contribute just society. Likewise, can be relevant tool cope adverse consequences by informing public initiatives promote healthier lifestyles future crises contexts also awaited “ordinary” times.

Язык: Английский

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