The impact of physical health problems on psychiatric rehabilitation technology.

Background: Men who develop behaviors connected with the model of hegemonic masculinity present several health problems. Previous research has shown the types of problems that men commonly suffer in this regard such as chronic diseases, dietary disorders, and traffic accidents. To combat and overcome this situation, several campaigns, policies and recommendations have been undertaken, and consequently, their influence has been analyzed. However, there have been few investigations into the role of men’s friendship in the reduction of these physical health problems. The findings presented in this article are focused on this issue, illustrating the impact of male friendship on the shaping of healthy behaviors. Methods: Drawing upon a qualitative-based methodology articulated in a case study of the Men in Dialogue association, located in Spain, the study has followed the premises of the communicative approach, a total of 15 structured online open-ended questionnaires have been performed and analyzed. The median age of the participants is 37.5 years. Results: The findings show how men involved in Men in Dialogue are promoting a kind of masculine friendship that is improving men’s emotional well-being and, consequently, their physical health.

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Internet Use Impact on Physical Health during COVID-19 Lockdown in Bangladesh: A Web-Based Cross-Sectional Study

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health ◽

10.3390/ijerph182010728 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 18 (20) ◽

pp. 10728

Author(s):

Tanvir Abir ◽

Uchechukwu Levi Osuagwu ◽

Dewan Muhammad Nur-A Yazdani ◽

Abdullah Al Mamun ◽

Kaniz Kakon ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Physical Health ◽

Internet Use ◽

Health Impact ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Health Problems ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Web Based ◽

Physical Health Problems ◽

The Impact

Previous studies on internet use frequency were focused on mental health impact, with little known about the impact on physical health during the COVID-19 lockdown. This study examined the impact of internet use frequency on self-reported physical health during the COVID-19 lockdown in Bangladesh. A web-based cross-sectional study on 3242 individuals was conducted from 2 August–1 October 2020. The survey covered demographics, internet use frequency and self-reported physical health questions. Linear regression analyses were used to examine the impact of internet use frequency on physical health. 72.5%, 69.9%, 65.1% and 55.3% respondents reported headache, back pain, numbness of the fingers and neck pain, respectively. The analyses showed increased physical health impact among regular (coefficient β = 0.52, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 0.18–0.85, p = 0.003), frequent (β = 1.21, 95% CI: 0.88–1.54, p < 0.001) and intense (β = 2.24, 95% CI: 1.91–2.57, p < 0.001) internet users. Other important predictors were gender, income, occupation, regions, and working status. Frequent and extensive uses of the internet were strong predictors of physical health problems, and our findings suggest the need for increased awareness about the physical health problems that can be triggered by excessive internet usage.

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The impact of anticipated stigma on psychological and physical health problems in the unemployed group

Frontiers in Psychology ◽

10.3389/fpsyg.2015.01263 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 6 ◽

Cited By ~ 15

Author(s):

Aisling T. O’Donnell ◽

Fiona Corrigan ◽

Stephen Gallagher

Keyword(s):

Physical Health ◽

Health Problems ◽

Physical Health Problems ◽

Anticipated Stigma ◽

The Unemployed ◽

The Impact

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Internet Use impact on Physical Health during COVID-19 pandemic in Bangladesh: A Web-based Cross-sectional study

10.1101/2021.08.06.21261689 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

TANVIR FITTIN ABIR ◽

Uchechukwu Levu Osuagwu ◽

Dewan Muhammad Nur -A Yazdani ◽

Abdullah Al Mamun Al Mamun ◽

Kaniz Kakon ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Physical Health ◽

Internet Use ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Health Problems ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Web Based ◽

Physical Health Problems ◽

Use Of The Internet ◽

The Impact

Abstract Background: Bangladesh ranked fifth largest internet user in Asia. Past studies on internet use have focused on its impact on mental health, with little known about its impact on the physical health of individuals during COVID-19 pandemic. Hence, this study examines the impact of Internet use frequency on physical health during the Covid-19 lockdown in Bangladesh. Methods: A web-based cross-sectional study on several individuals was conducted last year, during the lockdown in Bangladesh. The survey covers demographics, Internet use frequency, and physical health questions. Multiple linear regression analyses were used to examine the impact of internet use frequency on physical health. Results: The result indicated that several respondents had reported headache, back pain, numbness of the fingers and neck pain, respectively. Other factors associated with physical health scores were gender, income (in Taka), occupation, regions, and working status. Conclusion: Frequent, intensive, and extensive use of the internet were strong predictors of increased physical health problems, and the study suggests the need for raising awareness of physical health problems triggered by high internet users among the high socioeconomic group in Bangladesh.

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Fit Note Use in UK Clinical Practice 2010–2016: A Systematic Review of Quantitative Research

European Psychiatry ◽

10.1016/j.eurpsy.2017.01.990 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 41 (S1) ◽

pp. S618-S618

Author(s):

S. Dorrington ◽

E. Roberts ◽

S. Hatch ◽

I. Madan ◽

M. Hotopf

Keyword(s):

Physical Health ◽

Quantitative Research ◽

Mental Health Problems ◽

Health Problems ◽

Search Terms ◽

Physical Health Problems ◽

Newcastle Ottawa Scale ◽

Inability To Work ◽

Competing Interest ◽

The Impact

BackgroundThe fit note, introduced in England, Wales and Scotland in 2010, was designed to radically change the sickness certification process from advising on individuals’ inability to work to what they could do if adjustments were made available. Our review aimed to evaluate: (1) the percentage of fit notes utilizing the new “may be fit for work” option or advising on work adjustments, (2) the impact of the fit note on sickness absence and return to work, (3) demographic variation in fit note use.MethodsWe systematically searched in Embase, Cochrane CENTRAL, Pub Med, Worldcat, Ovid and PsychInfo from 1 Jan 2010–30 Nov 2016 for studies on working aged adults which included the search terms “fit note” or “fitnote”. Relevant abstracts were extracted and we assessed the quality of the papers and assessed bias using the modified Newcastle Ottawa Scale.ResultsNine papers met the inclusion criteria, four of which were based on the same cohort. Maybe fit notes made up just 6.6% of all fit notes. Work adjustments were most often recommended for patients who were less deprived, female and patients with physical health problems. Fit note advice for patients with physical health problems increased over time, but the opposite was seen for patients with mental health problems.ConclusionsFurther research needed to evaluate the use, impact and potential of the fit note, especially for patients with mental illness.Disclosure of interestThe authors have not supplied their declaration of competing interest.

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Impact of military service on physical health later in life: a qualitative study of geriatric UK veterans and non-veterans

BMJ Open ◽

10.1136/bmjopen-2018-028189 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 9 (7) ◽

pp. e028189

Author(s):

Victoria Williamson ◽

Hannah Harwood ◽

Karla Greenberg ◽

Sharon A M Stevelink ◽

N Greenberg

Keyword(s):

Physical Health ◽

Military Service ◽

Qualitative Interviews ◽

Later Life ◽

Well Being ◽

Health Problems ◽

Face To Face ◽

Work Related ◽

Physical Health Problems ◽

The Impact

ObjectivesMilitary veterans often experience physical health problems in later life; however, it remains unclear whether these problems are due to military service or are a feature of the ageing process. This study aimed to explore veteran and non-veteran perceptions of the impact of their occupation on their physical well-being later in life.DesignSemi-structured qualitative interviews analysed using thematic analysis.SettingInterviews were conducted face-to-face in participants’ homes or via telephone.Participants35 veterans (≥65 years), 25 non-veterans (≥65 years) were recruited, as well as a close companion of all participants for triangulation (n=60).ResultsMost veterans reported good physical health later in life which they attributed to the fitness they developed during military service. However, several veterans described challenges in maintaining their desired level of physically activity due to new commitments and limited sports facilities when they left service. Fewer non-veterans had experienced work-related fitness activities or exercise in their civilian jobs. Ongoing physical health difficulties, such as deafness, were perceived to be due to exposure to workplace hazards and appeared more common in veterans compared with non-veterans. Veterans also described greater reluctance than non-veterans to seek medical treatment for physical health difficulties, which could be challenging for close companions who had to provide informal care.ConclusionsMilitary service was largely perceived to be beneficial for physical well-being; although when occupation-related physical health problems were experienced, many veterans were unwilling to seek treatment. These findings may inform clinicians of the needs of older veterans and highlight potential barriers to care.

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Effects of depression on quality of life in Medicare beneficiaries with prostate cancer

Journal of Clinical Oncology ◽

10.1200/jco.2006.24.18_suppl.8510 ◽

2006 ◽

Vol 24 (18_suppl) ◽

pp. 8510-8510

Author(s):

C. Chang ◽

S. J. Knight ◽

C. L. Bennett

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Mental Health ◽

Prostate Cancer ◽

Physical Health ◽

Cancer Patients ◽

Health Problems ◽

The Past ◽

Physical Health Problems ◽

The Impact

8510 Background: Depression is very common in the elderly and is particularly costly because of associated mortality, excess disability, and interactions with other physical health problems. We aimed to examine the impact of depression on quality of life in the older prostate cancer patients receiving Medicare benefits. Methods: Data came from the 2003 Cohort VI Baseline Medicare Health Outcomes Survey. Among the 109,115 individuals, only those who were under treatment for prostate cancer and completed the survey themselves were included in this study (n=2,191). Quality of life was assessed using the SF-36 questionnaire and the physical and mental health component scores (higher scores indicating better health) were analyzed. Results: Eighty-eight percent were whites, 75% were married, 76% had at least high school education, 45% were aged 65 to 74, and 55% were aged 75 and older. Those who reported having been depressed in the past two weeks (n=453; 21%) had significantly lower physical health (34.06 vs. 40.24; p < .001) and mental health (41.14 vs. 54.41; p < .001) than those who did not. Similar patterns were observed for those who endorsed questions indicating “depression much of the time in the past year” and “depression most of the time in the past 2 years”. Conclusions: Depression is prevalent among older men diagnosed with prostate cancer, and those who acknowledge being depressed in the past 2 weeks to 2 years have significantly worse mental and physical health. Attention to depression, in addition to prostate cancer specific issues, should be considered among prostate cancer patients who report mental or physical health problems. Early detection and treatment of depression in this population could potentially alleviate their suffering and improve their quality of life. No significant financial relationships to disclose.

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