The Relationship between Cyberchondria and Health Anxiety and the Moderating Role of Health Literacy among the Pakistani Public

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 21(9), С. 1168 - 1168

Опубликована: Сен. 2, 2024

Following the COVID-19 pandemic, current study examines association between cyberchondria and health anxiety in Pakistani population, with literacy as a moderator. This utilized cross-sectional research approach, data gathered through simple random sampling. The enlisted 1295 participants from Pakistan aged 18 70, 63% of whom were male 36% female. researchers found statistically significant positive link (β = 0.215; t 1.052; p 0.000). moderating influence suggests that has significantly negative effect on relationship −0.769; 2.097; 0.037). Moreover, females had higher scores than males. Health-related did not differ sexes, males greater females. These results emphasize critical role effects anxiety. Furthermore, they reveal gender differences both literacy.

Язык: Английский

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Trust, Intimacy, and Their Impact on Spousal Relationships among Older Adults: Examining Key Psychological Dynamics

Social science review archives., Год журнала: 2025, Номер 3(1), С. 224 - 231

Опубликована: Янв. 5, 2025

This study aimed to explore the relationship between trust, intimacy, and spousal relationships among older adults. The rationale stemmed from observed importance of trust intimacy in sustaining long-term relationships. objective was examine how these variables interplay shaping dynamics. Using a between-group research design, employed non-probability convenience sampling recruit 50 couples (100 participants), aged 40–65 years, with minimum 15 years marriage. Data were collected through standardized instruments: Trust Scale, Relationship Assessment Intimacy Scale. Descriptive correlational analyses using SPSS revealed significant positive satisfaction. However, no differences found based on family systems or gender. highlighted critical role fostering improving quality. Recommendations include conducting workshops enhance exploring dynamics diverse cultural contexts. Future should consider larger, geographically varied samples partially separated cohabiting generalize findings.

Язык: Английский

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The Role of Resilience in Predicting Marital Adjustment and Psychological Well-Being among Married People

Social science review archives., Год журнала: 2025, Номер 3(1), С. 214 - 223

Опубликована: Янв. 5, 2025

Resilience is the ability to recover from difficult situations. The study examines its relationship with marital adjustment and psychological well-being. To explore correlation between resilience, adjustment, well-being in married individuals. A purposive sample of 200 individuals (male female) was selected. following instruments were used: Scale (Damasio et al., 2011), Ryff's Psychological Well-being (Ansari, 2010), Burgess Marital Adjustment Questionnaire (Kauseer & Khalid, 2003), a demographic form. Data analyzed using Pearson product-moment correlation, independent t-tests, regression analysis. found significant positive resilience also showed However, negatively correlated adjustment. Independent t-tests no differences distinct groups Regression analysis indicated that did not predict but predictor key factor enhancing does This emphasizes need for foster perspectives life. Future research should address limitations other factors may influence

Язык: Английский

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How Dementia Stages Influence the Impact of Stressors and Caregiving Appraisals on Caregiver Well-being

Social science review archives., Год журнала: 2025, Номер 3(1), С. 582 - 594

Опубликована: Янв. 15, 2025

This study investigates the influence of dementia stages on relationship between caregiving stressors, appraisals, and caregiver well-being. A total 300 caregivers individuals with dementia, divided into three groups based severity (early, middle, late stages), participated in study. Key variables, including perceived burden, satisfaction, depression, anxiety, physical well-being, were assessed. The results revealed that stressors burden significantly increased across stages, while mental health (depression anxiety) declined. Pearson correlation analyses demonstrated strong associations poorer satisfaction acting as a protective factor. Moderation showed particularly moderated impact Specifically, higher intensified negative effects depression greater buffered health. These findings suggest interventions aimed at reducing stress, enhancing managing are essential to supporting well-being trajectory. Future research should explore longitudinal data examine additional factors such coping strategies social support.

Язык: Английский

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Efficacy of Cognitive Restructuring in Reducing Depression in Women with Infertility

Social science review archives., Год журнала: 2025, Номер 3(1), С. 595 - 602

Опубликована: Янв. 15, 2025

The present study aimed to assess the impact of cognitive restructuring technique on reducing depression levels among infertile women. Research this topic can encourage mental health professionals consider integrating techniques address negative thinking patterns and promote psychological well-being. A sample 20 women was selected using a convenience sampling from Muzaffargarh district. research design quantitative in nature. Assessment conducted standardized Beck Depression Inventory. experimental group received sessions facilitated by trained therapists over specified duration. quasi-experimental within-group used. Descriptive analysis examine characteristics respondents, paired t-test used compare pre- post-test means. results indicate significant reduction following intervention. These findings highlight potential benefits alleviating symptoms population. Further is needed strengthen evidence base enhance support for individuals experiencing infertility depression.

Язык: Английский

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The relationship between health literacy and general well-being: mediating roles of importance of health and self-awareness and moderating role of health status in Turkish adults

Australian Psychologist, Год журнала: 2025, Номер unknown, С. 1 - 11

Опубликована: Янв. 19, 2025

Язык: Английский

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Future anxiety mediates the relationship between organ donation and transplantation knowledge and health-related quality of life

World Journal of Psychiatry, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 15(3)

Опубликована: Фев. 26, 2025

Knowledge about organ donation and transplantation plays a crucial role in shaping individuals' health behaviors perceptions, potentially impacting their health-related quality of life (HRQoL). Future anxiety, defined as the anticipatory worry individuals experience regarding potential negative events outcomes future, may further influence these outcomes. To investigate effect such knowledge on HRQoL to examine whether future anxiety mediates this relationship. A cross-sectional study was conducted with 659 participants aged 18 65 years. Participants completed Organ Tissue Donation Transplantation Scale, Dark European Health Interview Survey-Quality Life 8. Correlation analyses were performed, followed by Structural Equation Modeling test proposed mediation model. The findings indicated that greater positively associated higher negatively anxiety. correlated HRQoL. analysis directly enhanced reduced Additionally, affected HRQoL, mediating relationship between significant, confirmed bootstrapping (bootstrap coefficient = 0.068, 95%CI: 0.046-0.093). concludes partially positive impact These results suggest increasing public area reduce anxieties enhance life.

Язык: Английский

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A transdiagnostic approach to investigate of the relationships between anxiety sensitivity and health anxiety: the mediated roles of distress tolerance and emotion regulation

Frontiers in Psychiatry, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 16

Опубликована: Фев. 5, 2025

Emotion regulation (ER) and distress tolerance (DT) are considered transdiagnostic risk factors for a range of anxiety disorders. This study investigated the relationship between sensitivity (AS) health (HA) in general population, focusing on mediating roles DT ER. The was conducted as cross-sectional survey from October to December 2023 Tehran Province, Iran. A total 971 individuals participated this (52.8% female; mean age 39.04 years, SD=10.64). Participants completed self-report questionnaires assess HA (The Short Health Anxiety Inventory), AS Sensitivity Index-3), 15-item Distress Tolerance Scale) ER 10-item Regulation Questionnaire). We used structural equation modeling (SEM) examine hypothesis that would mediate HA. modestly related all measures (r -0.40 0.55). According SEM analysis, (β = 0.45, 95%CI [0.34, 0.56]) had significant direct effect However, analysis indirect effects revealed both 0.10, 95% CI [0.06, 0.16]) emotion strategies-cognitive reappraisal 0.06, [0.01, 0.11]) expressive suppression 0.11, 0.18])-act partial mediators plays crucial role predisposing provide insight into link Nevertheless, study's design reliance non-clinical sample limit applicability results. Further research involving different samples intervention studies is needed validate expand upon these findings.

Язык: Английский

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Mediating effect of illness perception between self-care ability and health-promoting behaviors among patients with stable coronary artery disease

PLoS ONE, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 20(2), С. e0316551 - e0316551

Опубликована: Фев. 21, 2025

Background The interaction between illness perception, self-care ability, and health-promoting behaviors (HPB) in stable coronary artery disease (SCAD) patients remains uncertain. We conducted a cross-sectional survey to explore the correlation HPB among with SCAD, as well potential mediating role of perception ability HPB. Methods A study was carried out 184 inpatients SCAD Hefei, China, from December 2022 March 2023. Self-Care Coronary Heart Disease Inventory (SC-CHDI, containing three dimensions: maintenance, management, confidence), Revised Illness Perception Questionnaire (IPQ-R, seven duration, consequence, personal control, treatment coherence, cyclical timeline, emotional distress), Health-Promoting Lifestyle Profile Ⅱ (HPLP-Ⅱ) were used questionnaires. SPSS 25.0 software PROCESS version 4.2 plug-in analyze effect. Results at moderate level. range factors including education level, marital status, confidence, distress are influencers coherence had partially mediated effect maintenance ( β = 0.063, 95% CI: 0.021~0.111), accounting for 20.59% total Similarly, management 0.055, 0.016~0.105), 13.78% However, none dimensions confidence Self-care directly influenced HPB, 92.40% Conclusion It is necessary hospital healthcare workers, community patients’ families work together focus on positive cardiovascular disease, so increase motivation participate improve their quality life.

Язык: Английский

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The Relationship Between E-Health Literacy, Health Anxiety, Cyberchondria, and Death Anxiety in University Students That Study in Health Related Department

Journal of Multidisciplinary Healthcare, Год журнала: 2025, Номер Volume 18, С. 1581 - 1595

Опубликована: Март 1, 2025

While the Internet can be a valuable resource for learning about health issues, those without adequate e-health literacy skills, it have adverse effects on unwanted anxiety and cyberchondria risk. Improving is essential to manage death help reduce risk of cyberchondria. The aim this study determine literacy, anxiety, levels university students, evaluate them in terms independent variables examine relationship between scales. was completed with 568 students receiving education department university. Data were obtained using e-Health Literacy Scale, Health Anxiety Inventory, Cyberchondria Severity Death Scale. chi-square, Mann-Whitney U, Kruskal-Wallis, Tamhane's T2 post hoc tests, Spearman correlation used analyze data. mean score 28.63±4.65; 19.11±8.37, 86.30±18.28 7.34±2.14. low women who do not conduct online research health. E-health higher earning above minimum wage. men did health-related research. positively correlated negatively literacy. There positive anxiety. This highlights complex eHealth It shows that increase which turn worsen By emphasising importance education, findings may their make informed decisions, professional competence.

Язык: Английский

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