scholarly journals Disparities in Physical Health Conditions Among Lesbian and Bisexual Women: A Systematic Review of Population-Based Studies

2016 ◽  
Vol 64 (1) ◽  
pp. 32-44 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jane M. Simoni ◽  
Laramie Smith ◽  
Kathryn M. Oost ◽  
Keren Lehavot ◽  
Karen Fredriksen-Goldsen
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Physical Health ◽  
Population Based ◽  
Health Conditions ◽  
Bisexual Women ◽  
And Bisexual

scholarly journals The impact of eHealth group interventions on the mental, behavioral, and physical health of adults: a systematic review protocol

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Cheryl L. Currie ◽  
Richard Larouche ◽  
M. Lauren Voss ◽  
Erin K. Higa ◽  
Rae Spiwak ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
Physical Health ◽  
Group Counseling ◽  
Primary Objective ◽  
Risk Of Bias ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Health Conditions ◽  
Controlled Trials ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Background COVID-19 has resulted in an increased demand for eHealth services globally. There is emerging evidence for the efficacy for group eHealth interventions that support population-based mental health and wellbeing, but a systematic review is lacking. The primary objective of this systematic review is to summarize the evidence for eHealth group counseling and coaching programs for adults. A second objective is to assess, within studies selected for our primary objective, the impact of programs that encourage PA on outcomes compared to those that do not. Methods Randomized controlled trials that assess the impact of eHealth group counseling or coaching programs on mental health, health behavior, or physical health activity among community-dwelling adults will be included. We will search the following electronic databases (from January 2005 onwards): MEDLINE, PsycINFO, CINHAL, and the Central Register of Controlled Trials. The primary outcomes will be changes in mental health conditions (e.g., depression, anxiety, stress, quality of life), behavioral health conditions (e.g., substance use, smoking, sexual behavior, eating behavior, medication adherence), and physical health conditions (e.g., coping with cancer, menopausal symptoms, arthritis pain). Secondary outcomes will be changes in physical activity. Two reviewers will independently screen all citations, full-text articles, and abstract data. Potential conflicts will be resolved through discussion with a third reviewer. A narrative synthesis without meta-analysis will be conducted. The strength of the body of evidence will be assessed using GRADE. The risk of bias in individual studies will be appraised using the Cochrane Risk of Bias 2.0 tool. Potential sources of gender bias in included studies will be considered at all stages of the planned review. Discussion This review will contribute to the literature by providing evidence on the effectiveness of eHealth counseling and coaching programs delivered to adults in a group format. Systematic review registration The protocol has been registered at the International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews (PROSPERO: CRD42020187551).

scholarly journals A comparison of the four healthy days measures (HRQOL-4) with a single measure of self-rated general health in a population-based health survey in New York City

2020 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sarah E. Dumas ◽  
Tenzin Yangchen Dongchung ◽  
Michael L. Sanderson ◽  
Katherine Bartley ◽  
Amber Levanon Seligson
Keyword(s):  
New York ◽  
New York City ◽  
Physical Health ◽  
York City ◽  
General Health ◽  
Predictive Power ◽  
Population Based ◽  
Information Criteria ◽  
Health Conditions ◽  
Activity Limitations

Abstract Background Data on health-related quality of life (HRQOL) can be used to track health disparities, assess the impact of chronic diseases, and predict mortality. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s “Healthy Days Measures” (HRQOL-4) assesses four key domains: self-rated general health, physical health, mental health, and activity limitations. The domains are not easily combined to summarize overall HRQOL, and some evidence suggests that self-rated general health may be an adequate proxy indicator for overall HRQOL. This study compares self-rated general health as a solitary measure of HRQOL with two summary indices of the HRQOL-4 as a predictor of adverse health conditions in a representative sample of adult New York City residents. Methods The 2017 NYC Social Determinants of Health survey implemented by the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene collected data from a representative sample of New Yorkers (n = 2335) via phone, mail, and web. We compared the information criteria and predictive power of self-rated general health with two alternative summary indices of the HRQOL-4 in predicting self-reported health conditions (hypertension, diabetes, obesity, non-specific psychological distress, and a summary indicator for at least one those four morbidities). Results Overall, 19.1% (95% CI: 16.9, 21.5) of respondents reported that they had fair or poor general health. Self-rated general health was significantly associated with days of poor physical health, poor mental health, and activity limitations (p < 0.001 for each). While the Akaike and Bayesian information criteria suggested that the summary indices of the HRQOL-4 produced marginally better models for predicting adverse health conditions, self-rated general health had slightly higher predictive power than did the summary indices in all models of physical health outcomes as measured by Tjur’s pseudo-R2 and the area under the curve. Conclusion We found very small differences between self-rated general health and the summary indices of the HRQOL-4 in predicting health conditions, suggesting self-rated general health is an appropriate proxy measure of overall HRQOL. Because it can be measured with a single question rather than four, it might be the most simple, efficient, and cost-effective method of summarizing HRQOL in large population-based surveys.

scholarly journals Alcohol Use, Age, and Self-Rated Mental and Physical Health in a Community Sample of Lesbian and Bisexual Women

LGBT Health ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (6) ◽  
pp. 419-426 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cindy B. Veldhuis ◽  
Amelia E. Talley ◽  
David W. Hancock ◽  
Sharon C. Wilsnack ◽  
Tonda L. Hughes
Keyword(s):  
Alcohol Use ◽  
Physical Health ◽  
Community Sample ◽  
Bisexual Women ◽  
And Bisexual ◽  
Mental And Physical Health

scholarly journals Barriers to monitoring and management of cardiovascular and metabolic health of patients prescribed antipsychotic drugs: a systematic review

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ruba Azfr Ali ◽  
Zahraa Jalal ◽  
Vibhu Paudyal
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Physical Health ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Educational Interventions ◽  
Metabolic Health ◽  
Health Conditions ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Mental Health Conditions

Abstract Background The use of atypical antipsychotics which currently form the primary choice pharmacotherapy for several mental health conditions have been linked to cardiovascular and metabolic side effects. This systematic review aimed to investigate the barriers to monitoring and management of cardiovascular co-morbidities in patients prescribed antipsychotic medicines. Methods A protocol-led (CRD-42018106002) systematic literature review was conducted by searching Medline, Embase, and PsycINFO databases 2003 until October 2019. Cochrane, Centre for Review and Dissemination (CRD) and PRISMA guidelines were followed. Studies investigating barriers to monitoring and management of cardiovascular co-morbidities in patients prescribed antipsychotic medicines were included. Results A total of 23 records were included. Key barriers included a) health-care system-related factors such as lack of knowledge and expertise amongst care providers, available resources, confusion around remit and roles, fragmentation of care such as across general practitioners and psychiatrists, and time constraints and b) patient-related factors such as disability resulting from mental health conditions, knowledge and skills of the patients. Conclusion Barriers to monitoring and management of cardiovascular and metabolic health of patients taking antipsychotic medicines are multidimensional. Apart from educational interventions directed to both patients and health-care professionals, the results suggest a need for the improvement of wider system-related factors to improve physical health of patients prescribed antipsychotic medicines. Clearer guidelines, clarity of remit and roles amongst service providers are necessary in addition to educational interventions directed at patients and health-care professionals in improving physical health monitoring, counselling and management of patients prescribed antipsychotic medicines. Trial registration A protocol was developed and registered with PROSPERO as per PRISMA-P guidelines (CRD 42018106002).

A Systematic Review of the Effectiveness of Self-Compassion-Related Interventions for Individuals With Chronic Physical Health Conditions

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ayşenur Kılıç ◽  
Joanna Hudson ◽  
Lance M. McCracken ◽  
Roshni Ruparelia ◽  
Sophie Fawson ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Physical Health ◽  
Health Conditions ◽  
Self Compassion
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