Psychosocial factors associated with complicated grief in caregivers during COVID-19: Results from a preliminary cross-sectional study

ObjectivesIt has been estimated that over 50% of the premature deaths occurring in Western countries can be attributed to causes rooted in lifestyle. In turn, leading a healthy lifestyle has also been associated with a wide range of psychosocial factors. Today, it is known that these differ among men and women. The present article aimed to identify, from a gender-based perspective, the psychosocial factors associated with healthy lifestyles in the Brazilian Longitudinal Study of Adult Health (ELSA-Brasil) cohort, the largest study concerning adult health conducted in Latin America to date.DesignThis cross-sectional study was conducted using ELSA-Brasil baseline data, collected between 2008 and 2010.SettingSix Brazilian public higher education and research institutions.ParticipantsThe ELSA-Brasil cohort consists of approximately 15 000 employees (8218 women and 6887 men), both currently working and retired.Main outcome measuresThe lifestyle indicator was constructed by summing the scores attributed to four different behaviours.ResultsThe women of the ELSA-Brasil cohort have healthier lifestyles than men. In women, strong associations were found between a healthy lifestyle and age 60 years or older, Asian race and university level of education or higher. In men, being 60 years or older, of Asian or Caucasian race, having a high-school equivalent level of education or higher, being retired, having a housekeeper, having a good or very good self-perception of health and being satisfied with body image were the psychosocial factors associated with leading a healthy lifestyle.ConclusionsThe factors that influenced healthy lifestyles were found to differ among men and women, a fact that must be addressed when developing programmes designed to promote health.

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Sociodemographic, clinical, and psychosocial factors associated with depression among type 2 diabetic outpatients in Black Lion General Specialized Hospital, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study

BMC Psychiatry ◽

10.1186/s12888-016-0809-6 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 16 (1) ◽

Cited By ~ 19

Author(s):

Tesfa Dejenie Habtewold ◽

Sisay Mulugeta Alemu ◽

Yohannes Gebreegziabhere Haile

Keyword(s):

Psychosocial Factors ◽

Addis Ababa ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Factors Associated ◽

Specialized Hospital ◽

Type 2 Diabetic

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Social and Psychosocial Factors Affecting Eating Habits Among University Students in Syria: A Cross-Sectional Study

10.21203/rs.3.rs-559421/v1 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Homam Alolabi ◽

Mhd Obai Alchallah ◽

Fatema Mohsen ◽

Marah Marrawi ◽

Zaynab Alourfi

Keyword(s):

Young Adults ◽

University Students ◽

Psychosocial Factors ◽

Psychological Factors ◽

Dietary Habits ◽

Eating Habits ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Factors Associated

Abstract Background: Syrian eating habits are trending towards westernized patterns that are high in carbohydrates, fats, and meat. This accompanied by an increasingly sedentary lifestyle has affected young adults’ dietary habits. As a consequence, obesity and overweight young adults are significantly increasing in prevalence. This study aims to assess the pattern of eating habits and their relation with psychosocial factors among university students. The objective of this study is to identify factors associated with eating habits and psychological factors.Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among Syrian Private University students using a self-administrated questionnaire. The questionnaire consisted of 3 sections: socio-demographic characteristics, eating habits, and psychosocial factors. Hierarchical multivariate linear regression was used to obtain factors associated significantly with eating habit score and psychological factors.Results: Of 728 students included in the study 398 (54.7%) were females. Overweight and obese participants represented 154 (21.4%) and 49 (6.8%) respectively. 316 (43.4%) were smokers and 135 (18.5%) drank alcohol. Only 233 (32%) and 306 (42%) had meals and breakfast regularly respectively. Participants’ mean total of eating habits was 5.96 (SD ± 1.95). Multivariate analysis revealed smoking, exercising, living with family, and “eat because of feeling happy” were factors significantly associated with eating habits score and psychological factors (p<0.05). Conclusions: Most of the students demonstrated healthy eating habits. The identified socio-demographic factors associated with eating habits can be used to provide lifestyle modification advice via health promotion programs targeted at these specific groups.

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