Does health status mediate the association between food security and life satisfaction in Ireland: a cross-sectional observational study using 2018 Gallup World Poll survey data

Abstract Background: Immigration process is associated with poor mental and physical health. The workplace represents an important context of social integration, and previous studies, that evaluated the effect of discrimination experienced at workplace, found worse mental health status among immigrants. The aim of this study investigated the association between self-perceived workplace discrimination and other personal experiences, like self-perceived loneliness, level of life satisfaction, and physical health and mental well-being among immigrants in Italy.Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted on a sample of 12,408 immigrants (aged 15-64) living and working in Italy. Data derived from the first national survey on immigrants carried out by the Italian National Institute of Statistics (Istat). Mental health status was measured through the mental component summary (MCS) of the SF-12 questionnaire. A linear multivariate regression was carried out to evaluate the association between mental health status, self-perceived workplace discrimination, and sociodemographic factors; a structural equation model was used to test hypothesized relationships shown in a conceptual path analysis model.Results: Worse mental health status was independently (p<0.001) associated with self-perceived workplace discrimination (β:-1.873), self-perceived loneliness (β:-3.021), level of life satisfaction (β:-2.775), and physical health status (β:-0.088). As confirmed by structural equation model, the self-perceived workplace discrimination effect on MCS was mediated by the other factors considered: self-perceived loneliness (13.6%), level of life satisfaction (13.6%), and physical health status (3.9%).Conclusions: Our study suggest that self-perceived workplace discrimination is associated with worse mental health status in immigrant workers. These results support the hypothesis that self-perceived workplace discrimination may affect mental health status through personal experiences in the workplace and explain the effect of the exposure to workplace discrimination on immigrants’ psychological well-being. Our findings suggest that an overall public health response to facilitate the social integration of immigrants and their access to health services, in particular those dedicated to addressing mental health issues.

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COVID-19 Emergency: Faux Healthcare Service Causes Distress and Life Dissatisfaction

Asian Journal of Medicine and Health ◽

10.9734/ajmah/2020/v18i1230290 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 53-61

Author(s):

A. Bhattacharjee ◽

V. Bansal ◽

M. K. I. Juman

Keyword(s):

Life Satisfaction ◽

Physical Health ◽

Survey Data ◽

Healthcare Service ◽

Snowball Sampling ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Private Hospitals ◽

Private Healthcare ◽

Life Dissatisfaction ◽

The Impact

Background and Aims: In Bangladesh, a significant number of individuals experienced a faux coronavirus test, especially at the profit oriented private hospitals or clinics during the COVID-19 emergency. Therefore, the prime purpose of the study was to investigate the impact of healthcare service faux pas on the mental health of Bangladeshi people during the COVID-19 pandemic. Additionally, the current study even explored the changes in life satisfaction of Bangladeshi individuals due to the faux SARS-CoV-2 tests in the country. Moreover, the study also dealt with the satisfaction of the people on the healthcare service during the COVID-19 emergency in Bangladesh. Study Design: The current research was conducted as a descriptive and bi-monthly cross-sectional study and used the snowball sampling technique to collect the survey data in Bangladesh. Place and Duration of Study: This study was employed in Dhaka division and Comilla division of Bangladesh between June and July in 2020. Methodology: In this study, we surveyed 393 Bangladeshi individuals from two divisions of the country. We measured mental & physical health (SF12), depression (PHQ2), anxiety (GAD2), distress (K6), life satisfaction and overall satisfaction on healthcare service. Survey data was analyzed on STATA platform to find the study findings. Results: This research found that Bangladeshi people experienced lower levels of mental and physical health conditions with the mean (STD) values of 23.1 (6.9) and 37.2 (9.1) respectively. Among the study participants, female individuals (60.05%) were mostly dissatisfied with the COVID-19 emergency healthcare service and dealt with more severe mental and physical disorders than male persons (39.95%) in the country. In this perspective, the study explored a dramatic increase in the mental stress and steady decline in life satisfaction of Bangladeshi individuals due to the false COVID-19 test certificates. Therefore, most of them had to go through multiple coronavirus tests to confirm the infected status. Additionally, participants visited at private hospitals for SARS-CoV-2 emergency support had higher levels of distress and dissatisfaction on the private healthcare services. Finally, the study found literally poor life satisfaction among all participants. Conclusion: The study found mental distress and life dissatisfaction caused by a private healthcare service faux pas in Bangladesh. So, this study suggests that a surge in the private healthcare service faux pas during or post coronavirus pandemic needs sustainable policy standards by the Government and nongovernment concerns. Fruitfully, the proper implementation of new policies especially for the private healthcare organizations is indeed essential to ensure a stress free healthy healthcare environment as well as higher life satisfaction for every individual in the country.

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KESEHATAN TENGGOROK SEKOLAH MENENGAH ATAS NEGERI 9 MANADO

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10.35790/ecl.4.1.2016.10973 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 4 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Gabriella A. Koagouw ◽

Steward K. Mengko ◽

Armenius R. Sondakh

Keyword(s):

High School ◽

Health Status ◽

Observational Study ◽

Sore Throat ◽

Health Problem ◽

Senior High School ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

10Th Grade ◽

Cross Sectional Design

Abstract: The most throat health problem is inflammation. Around 80% of sore throat are caused by viruses and only 10-20% are caused by bacteria. The types of inflammation found on the throat are tonsillitis and pharyngitis. This study aimed to obtain data of throat health among students of SMA Negeri 9 (Senior High School) Manado. This was a descriptive observational study with a cross sectional design. Respondents were 10th grade students of SMA Negeri 9 Manado. The results showed that most respondents had normal tonsil and pharynx. Conclusion: Most students of SMA Negeri 9 Manado had good throat health status. Keywords: throat health status, tonsil examination, pharynx examination Abstrak: Masalah kesehatan pada tenggorok yang terbanyak ditemukan ialah peradangan. Sekitar 80% radang tenggorok disebabkan oleh virus dan hanya 10-20% disebabkan oleh bakteri. Peradangan yang sering ditemukan pada tenggorok ialah tonsilitis dan faringitis. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendapatkan gambaran kesehatan tenggorok pada siswa-siswi Sekolah Menengah Atas (SMA) Negeri 9 Manado. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode deskriptif observasional dengan desain potong lintang. Responden ialah siswa-siswi kelas X.4 Sekolah Menengah Atas (SMA) Negeri 9 Manado. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa umumnya responden mempunyai tonsil dan faring yang normal. Simpulan: Umumnya gambaran kesehatan tenggorok pada siswa-siswi Sekolah Menengah Atas (SMA) Negeri 9 Manado baik.Kata kunci: kesehatan tenggorok, pemeriksaan tonsil, pemeriksaan faring

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Evidence-Based Novel Changes in Prevalence and Symptom Characteristics of Spleen Deficiency Syndrome in Persons of Varied Health Status and Different Ages: A Cross-Sectional Observational Study

Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine ◽

10.1155/2014/818235 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 2014 ◽

pp. 1-10

Author(s):

Yin Zhang ◽

Yue Liu ◽

Xian-ping Li ◽

Jian Li ◽

Xiao-feng Li ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Health Status ◽

Observational Study ◽

Chronic Diseases ◽

Healthy Aging ◽

Early Recognition ◽

Deficiency Syndrome ◽

Warning Signs ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Spleen Deficiency ◽

Spleen Deficiency Syndrome

Deficiency of the organs is a vital pathophysiologic characteristic in the elderly. A core TCM aging theory is known as aging caused by spleen deficiency syndrome (SDS) that can be found in ancient and modern literature. The key objectives of this study were to establish a full-scale trial to evaluate the prevalence, symptom severity, frequency, and distribution of SDS in different age groups as related to health status (healthy, subhealthy, and chronic disease) to elucidate the role of spleen deficiency in the aging process and deterioration of health status. This cross-sectional observational study was conducted in 4 hospitals in China. 1390 participants aged 20–79 were interviewed by investigators who completed questionnaires recording prevalence, severity, and frequency of symptoms as well as other relevant information. The results revealed that prevalence and symptom characteristics of SDS showed regularities with increasing age and deteriorating health status. It supports the TCM concept that spleen deficiency is an important mechanism of aging, subhealth, and chronic diseases. Early recognition of the warning signs and symptoms of SDS may lead to intervention and even prevention strategies for subhealth and chronic diseases as well as promotion of healthy aging.

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Life Satisfaction and Work-Related Satisfaction among Anesthesiologists in Poland

The Scientific World JOURNAL ◽

10.1155/2014/601865 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 2014 ◽

pp. 1-9 ◽

Cited By ~ 15

Author(s):

Ewelina Gaszynska ◽

Michal Stankiewicz-Rudnicki ◽

Franciszek Szatko ◽

Andrzej Wieczorek ◽

Tomasz Gaszynski

Keyword(s):

Job Satisfaction ◽

Life Satisfaction ◽

Health Status ◽

Social Life ◽

Economic Status ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Work Related Stress ◽

Work Related ◽

Related Stress ◽

The Impact

The aim of the study was to assess the level of life and job satisfaction of Polish anesthesiologists and to explore the impact of extrinsic-hygiene and intrinsic-motivating determinants.Materials and Methods.A cross-sectional questionnaire study was conducted among consultant anesthesiologists in Lodz region. The questionnaire concerned patient care, burden, income, personal rewards, professional relations, job satisfaction in general, and life satisfaction. Respondents were asked to rate their level of satisfaction for each item on a seven-point Likert scale (1: extremely dissatisfied; 7: extremely satisfied).Results.86.03% of anesthesiologists were satisfied with their economic status, 77.94% found their health status satisfactory, and 52.21% viewed their personal future optimistically. In general, 71.32% of anesthesiologists were satisfied with their current job situation. Among the less satisfying job aspects were work-related stress (2.49; SD = 1.23), administrative burden (2.85; SD = 1.47), workload (3.63; SD = 1.56), and leisure time (3.09; SD = 1.44).Conclusions.Considerable work-related stress leads to job dissatisfaction among anesthesiologists. There is an association between job satisfaction and health status, social life, and economic status. Working for long hours by anesthesiologists results in a high risk of burnout.

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SURVEI KESEHATAN TENGGOROKAN SISWA SD INPRES 10/73 PANDU

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10.35790/ecl.4.1.2016.10949 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 4 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Giovanny G. Theno ◽

Agustien Y. Tamus ◽

R. E. C. Tumbel

Keyword(s):

Elementary School ◽

Health Status ◽

Observational Study ◽

Health Survey ◽

Lymphoid Tissue ◽

Health Problems ◽

Cross Sectional

Abstract: Due to modernization, people tend to become careless about the importance of health, therefore, health problems increase; one of them is throat disease. Tonsils consist of lymphoid tissue and have important function against infection either through the air or food. This study aimed to obtain the throat health status of students at Inpres 10/73 Pandu Elementary School. This was a descriptive observational study with a cross sectional approach. Respondents were 18 students of Inpres 10/73 Pandu Elementary School, consisted of 8 boys and 10 girls. The results showed that all respondents had normal color tonsils. On examination of the tonsil surfaces, 16 children (88.89%) had normal results and 2 children (11.11 %) had pathological results. On examination of the tonsil sizes, 13 children (72.22%) had normal results and 5 children (27.78%) had pathological results. On examination of the pharynx, 16 children (88.89%) had normal results and 2 children (11.11%) had pathological results. Conclusion: Most of the students of Inpres 10/73 Pandu Elementary School had normal throat health statusKeywords: health survey, throat examination Abstrak: Seiring dengan perkembangan zaman, kepedulian terhadap kesehatan menjadi menurun sehingga muncul berbagai masalah kesehatan antara lain penyakit tenggorokan. Tonsil merupakan kumpulan jaringan limfoid yang berfungsi penting dalam pertahanan tubuh terhadap infeksi baik melalui udara maupun makanan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendapatkan gambaran kesehatan tenggorok pada siswa-siswi Sekolah Dasar Inpres 10/73 Pandu. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode deskriptif survei dengan pendekatan potong lintang. Responden ialah siswa-siswi Sekolah Dasar Inpres 10/73 Pandu sejumlah 18 anak, terdiri dari 8 laki-laki dan 10 perempuan. Pada hasil pemeriksaan warna tonsil didapatkan semuanya normal. Pada pemeriksaan permukaan tonsil didapatkan 16 anak (88,89%) memiliki hasil normal dan 2 anak (11,11%) lainnya patologis. Pada pemeriksaan ukuran tonsil, didapatkan 13 anak normal (72,22%) dan 5 anak (27,78%) patologis. Pada pemeriksaan faring, didapatkan 16 anak ((88,89%) normal dan 2 anak (11,11%) patologis. Simpulan: Sebagian besar hasil pemeriksaan pada pada siswa-siswi Sekolah Dasar Inpres 10/73 Pandu adalah normalKata kunci: survei kesehatan, pemeriksaan tenggorok

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Self-perceived Workplace Discrimination and Mental Health Among Immigrant Workers in Italy: a Cross-sectional Study

10.21203/rs.3.rs-17930/v3 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Anteo Di Napoli ◽

Alessandra Rossi ◽

Francesca Baralla ◽

Martina Ventura ◽

Rosaria Gatta ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

Life Satisfaction ◽

Health Status ◽

Physical Health ◽

Structural Equation ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Equation Model ◽

Mental Health Status ◽

Workplace Discrimination ◽

Cross Sectional

Abstract Background: The process of immigration is associated with poor mental and physical health. While the workplace represents an important context of social integration, previous studies evaluating the effect of discrimination experienced in the workplace found worse mental health status among immigrants. The aim of this study was to investigate whether self-perceived workplace discrimination has any role in the mental health status of immigrants living and working in Italy, evaluating the contribution of other personal experiences, such as loneliness and life satisfaction.Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted on a sample of 12,408 immigrants (aged 15-64) living and working in Italy. Data derived from the first national survey on immigrants carried out by the Italian National Institute of Statistics (Istat). Mental health status was measured through the Mental Component Summary (MCS) of the SF-12 questionnaire. A linear multivariate linear regression was carried out to evaluate the association between mental health status, self-perceived workplace discrimination, and sociodemographic factors; a structural equation model was used to test hypothesized relationships shown in a conceptual path analysis model.Results: Worse mental health status was independently (p<0.001) associated with self-perceived workplace discrimination (β:-1.873), self-perceived loneliness (β:-3.021), level of life satisfaction (β:-2.775), and physical health status (β:-0.088). As confirmed by the structural equation model, the effect of self-perceived workplace discrimination on MCS was mediated by the other factors considered: self-perceived loneliness (13.6%), level of life satisfaction (13.6%), and physical health status (3.9%).Conclusions: Our study suggests that self-perceived workplace discrimination is associated with worse mental health status in immigrant workers through personal experiences in the workplace and explains the effect of the exposure to workplace discrimination on immigrants’ psychological well-being. Our findings suggest that an overall public health response is needed to facilitate the social integration of immigrants and their access to health services, particularly those services that address mental health issues.

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Exploring the Benefits of Participation in Community-Based Running and Walking Events: A Cross-Sectional Survey of Parkrun Participants

10.21203/rs.3.rs-122515/v1 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Helen Quirk ◽

Alice Bullas ◽

Steve Haake ◽

Elizabeth Goyder ◽

Mike Graney ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Life Satisfaction ◽

Health Status ◽

Physical Health ◽

Online Survey ◽

Activity Level ◽

Perceived Benefits ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Health And Wellbeing ◽

Deprived Areas

Abstract Background: Whilst the benefits of physical activity for health and wellbeing are recognised, population levels of activity remain low. Significant inequalities exist, with socioeconomically disadvantaged populations being less physically active and less likely to participate in community events. We investigated the perceived benefits from participation in a weekly running/walking event by those living in the most socioeconomically deprived areas and doing the least physical activity.Methods: A cross-sectional online survey was emailed to 2,318,135 parkrun participants in the UK. Demographic and self-reported data was collected on life satisfaction, happiness, health status, physical activity, motives, and the perceived benefits of parkrun. Motivation, health status and benefits were compared for groups defined by level of physical activity at parkrun registration and residential Index of Multiple Deprivation.Results: 60,000 completed surveys were received (2.7% of those contacted). Respondents were more recently registered with parkrun (3.1 v. 3.5 years) and had a higher frequency of participation than non-respondents (14.5 v. 3.7 parkruns per year). Those who were inactive at registration and from socioeconomically deprived areas reported lower happiness, lower life satisfaction and poorer health than the full sample. They were more likely to want to improve their physical health, rather than get fit or lose weight. Of those reporting less than one bout of activity a week at registration, 88% (87% in the most socioeconomically deprived areas) increased their physical activity level and 52% (65% in the most socioeconomically deprived areas) reported improvements to overall health behaviours. Previously inactive respondents from the most socioeconomically deprived areas reported greater improvements to fitness (93% v. 89%), physical health (90% v. 85%), happiness (83% v. 79%) and mental health (76% v. 69%).Conclusion: The least active respondents from the most socioeconomically deprived areas reported changes to their activity levels and benefits to their health and wellbeing since participating in parkrun. Whilst the challenge of identifying how community initiatives like parkrun can better engage with the least active and most socioeconomically deprived remains, if this can be achieved, then such interventions can have a critical public health role in addressing inequalities in benefits associated with recreational physical activity.

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Association Between Personal Values in Adolescence and Subjective Well-Being and Subjective Health Status in Adulthood: A Cross-Sectional Study with Retrospective Recall

10.21203/rs.3.rs-22887/v1 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Mako Iida ◽

Kazuhiro Watanabe ◽

Naonori Yasuma ◽

Daisuke Nishi ◽

Norito Kawakami

Keyword(s):

Life Satisfaction ◽

Health Status ◽

Meaning In Life ◽

Personal Values ◽

Well Being ◽

Subjective Health ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Subjective Well Being ◽

Subjective Health Status ◽

Cross Sectional

Abstract Backgrounds: Subjective well-being and subjective health status are significant indicators of healthy lives, and might be influenced by personal values shaped in adolescence. However, there are no studies that have examined the association between personal values in adolescence and subjective well-being in adulthood. The purpose of this study was to investigate this association in a large community adult sample in Japan. Methods: This was a cross-sectional study with retrospective recall, using data from a Japanese study on stratification, health, income, and neighborhood (J-SHINE) survey. We used data for demographic variables and outcome variables (i.e., meaning in life, life satisfaction, and subjective health status) in a Wave 1 survey, and data regarding personal values (i.e., value priorities based on Schwartz’s theory of basic values and commitment to values) at the age of 15 in a Wave 3 survey. Multiple linear regression analysis was conducted to investigate the association between personal values at the age of 15 and meaning in life, life satisfaction, and subjective health status in adulthood. Results: A total of 2,413 adults from the J-SHINE sample were included in the analysis. The adolescent values of “having influence on society,” “actively challenging,” “having and keeping a belief,” “exploring what you were interested in,” “graduating from a famous school,” and commitment to values were positively and significantly associated, while “being evaluated by others” in adolescence was negatively associated with meaning in life in adulthood. At the same time, commitment to values in adolescence was positively and significantly associated with life satisfaction in adulthood. With subjective health status in adulthood, the adolescent value of “graduating from a famous school” had a positive and significant correlation, while “maintain a stable life” had a negative and significant association. Conclusions: Personal values related to openness to change and self-enhancement, and commitment to values in adolescence might be associated with better subjective well-being and subjective health status in adulthood. The findings could be useful for programs that invest in adolescence, which can bring many benefits to adulthood.

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Kesehatan hidung masyarakat di komplek perumahan TNI LANUDAL Manado

e-CliniC ◽

10.35790/ecl.4.2.2016.14219 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 4 (2) ◽

Author(s):

Anita R. Tangkelangi ◽

Ronaldy E.C. Tumbel ◽

Steward K. Mengko

Keyword(s):

Health Status ◽

Observational Study ◽

Respiratory System ◽

The Body ◽

Health Examination ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Mucous Layer ◽

Surrounding Environment ◽

Cross Sectional Design ◽

Keywords Health Survey

Abstract: Nose functions as a part of the respiratory system and a sensory organ of smell to recognize the surrounding environment as one of the body armors against the unfavorable environment. This study was aimed obtain the nose health status among residents at Manado Military Airport housing. This was a descriptive observational study with a cross sectional design. There were 36 residents as respondents consisted of 24 males and 12 females. Nose health status was determined by examining the nasal cavity, conchae, mucous layer, secret, septum, and post nasal drips. The results showed that most of the community had normal nose health examination. Conclusion: The nose health status of most residents at Manado Military Airport housing was categorized as good. Keywords: health survey, nose examination. Abstrak: Hidung merupakan organ tubuh yang berfungsi sebagai alat pernapasan dan indera penciuman untuk mengenali lingkungan sekitar sebagai salah satu organ pelindung tubuh terhadap lingkungan yang tidak menguntungkan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui gambaran kesehatan hidung masyarakat TNI LANUDAL Manado. Jenis penelitian ialah deskriptif observasional dengan desain potong lintang. Responden penelitian ialah 36 penghuni Komplek Perumahan TNI LANUDAL Manado terdiri dari 24 laki-laki dan 12 perempuan. Gambaran kesehatan hidung responden diperoleh melallui pemeriksaan kavum nasi, konka, mukosa, sekret, septum, dan post nasal drips. Pemeriksaan hidung menunjukkan bahwa sebagian besar responden memperlihatkan hasil normal. Simpulan: Hasil pemeriksaan hidung dari penghuni Komplek Perumahan TNI LANUDAL Manado menunjukkan sebagian besar tergolong baik.Kata kunci: survei kesehatan, pemeriksaan fisik hidung

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