Socioeconomic Factors in the Prevalence of Mental Disorders in the Population Aged 0–25 Years: Regions in the Czech Republic
Abstract
Objective
In
the
Czech
Republic
as
well
abroad,
number
of
mental
disorders
among
adolescents
is
increasing,
which
indicative
a
global
trend
in
developed
societies.
Mental
health
young
people
affected
by
apparent,
but
also
latent
socioeconomic
factors
with
negative
impact
on
and,
consequently,
quality
their
adult
lives.
Socioeconomic
conditions
population
whole
and
aged
0–25
years
vary
significantly
are
naturally
defined
geographic,
demographic,
cultural-historic
nature
country’s
14
regions.
Knowledge
prevalence
younger
generation
particularly
important
light
rapidly
evolving
technology
associated
changes
living
working
environment.
Methods
The
research
aims
to
verify
importance
selected
over
period
2010–2021
regional
level,
using
multi-dimensional
regression
analysis.
analysis
calculated
Enter
Stepwise
methods.
all
regions
investigated
basis
data
from
clinical
examinations
persons
receiving
professional
outpatient
therapy.
takes
into
account
person’s
permanent
residence
expressed
per
1,000
inhabitants
Two
models
analysed
–
M1
(14
regions)
M2
(13
regions,
excluding
Prague)
because
secondary
objective
evaluate
bias
or
results
due
exclusion
capital
city
Prague
calculations.
six
questions
reflect
influence
11
predictors
individual
Results
analyses
both
(M1,
M2)
show
that
three
likely
decrease
years,
while
four
may
increase
can
be
explained
effect
express
share
urban
overall
region
age
first-time
mothers.
models,
criminality.
Only
M2,
influenced
physicians
hospital
beds
region.
Significant
other
used
was
not
confirmed.
Conclusion
dynamism
increasing
regionally
differentiated.
Over
2010–2021,
greatest
reported
characterised,
more
less,
predominance
non-urban
lower
capacities
general
healthcare
compared
draw
attention
will
addressed
near
future
need
allocation
public
resources
governments
nationwide
policies.
order
mitigate
reverse
population,
there
focus
meeting
goals
psychiatric
care
reforms
improving
education
awareness
health,
outside
large
cities.

Research Square (Research Square), Год журнала: 2024, Номер unknown
Опубликована: Дек. 16, 2024
Язык: Английский