Depression is associated with poor physical health through lower distress tolerance among adults experiencing homelessness

AbstractObjectiveTimely evacuation is vital for reducing adverse outcomes during disasters. This study examined factors associated with evacuation and evacuation timing during Hurricane Sandy among World Trade Center Health Registry (Registry) enrollees.MethodsThe study sample included 1162 adults who resided in New York City’s evacuation zone A during Hurricane Sandy who completed the Registry’s Hurricane Sandy substudy in 2013. Factors assessed included zone awareness, prior evacuation experience, community cohesion, emergency preparedness, and poor physical health. Prevalence estimates and multiple logistic regression models of evacuation at any time and evacuation before Hurricane Sandy were created.ResultsAmong respondents who evacuated for Hurricane Sandy (51%), 24% had evacuated before the storm. In adjusted analyses, those more likely to evacuate knew they resided in an evacuation zone, had evacuated during Hurricane Irene, or reported pre-Sandy community cohesion. Evacuation was less likely among those who reported being prepared for an emergency. For evacuation timing, evacuation before Hurricane Sandy was less likely among those with pets and those who reported 14 or more poor physical health days.ConclusionsHigher evacuation rates were observed for respondents seemingly more informed and who lived in neighborhoods with greater social capital. Improved disaster messaging that amplifies these factors may increase adherence with evacuation warnings. (Disaster Med Public Health Preparedness. 2016;10:411–419)

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An epigenetic score for BMI based on DNA methylation correlates with poor physical health and major disease in the Lothian Birth Cohort

International Journal of Obesity ◽

10.1038/s41366-018-0262-3 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 43 (9) ◽

pp. 1795-1802 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Olivia K. L. Hamilton ◽

Qian Zhang ◽

Allan F. McRae ◽

Rosie M. Walker ◽

Stewart W. Morris ◽

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Keyword(s):

Dna Methylation ◽

Physical Health ◽

Birth Cohort ◽

Poor Physical Health ◽

Major Disease ◽

Lothian Birth Cohort

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Eczema and the older person

British Journal of Community Nursing ◽

10.12968/bjcn.2020.25.9.451 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 25 (9) ◽

pp. 451-459

Author(s):

Linda Nazarko

Keyword(s):

Older Adults ◽

Older People ◽

Physical Health ◽

Skin Condition ◽

Common Condition ◽

Older Person ◽

Poor Physical Health ◽

Age Related ◽

Different Types ◽

Age Related Changes

Age-related changes lead to an increase in skin problems, and around 70% of older people have a treatable skin condition. However, ageing and poor physical health can make it difficult for older people to care for their skin. Eczema, a chronic inflammatory skin condition, where the skin becomes red, inflamed, itchy and scaly, can develop easily in older adults. This can, in turn, become infected and cause discomfort and health problems. This article explains how ageing affects the skin, how eczema can develop and how it can be treated, also touching upon the different types of eczema. It aims to equip community nurses with knowledge about this common condition and how to recognise and manage it.

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Predictors of mental distress and poor physical health among homeless women

Psychology and Health ◽

10.1080/08870440008402008 ◽

2000 ◽

Vol 15 (4) ◽

pp. 483-500 ◽

Cited By ~ 18

Author(s):

Adeline m. Nyamathi ◽

Judith a. Stein ◽

Linda J. Bayley

Keyword(s):

Physical Health ◽

Mental Distress ◽

Homeless Women ◽

Poor Physical Health

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Bullying and Being Bullied in Childhood Are Associated With Different Psychosocial Risk Factors for Poor Physical Health in Men

Psychological Science ◽

10.1177/0956797617697700 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 28 (6) ◽

pp. 808-821 ◽

Cited By ~ 11

Author(s):

Karen A. Matthews ◽

J. Richard Jennings ◽

Laisze Lee ◽

Dustin A. Pardini

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Physical Health ◽

Psychosocial Risk Factors ◽

Psychosocial Risk ◽

Poor Physical Health ◽

Being Bullied

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Association of Self-Reported Frequent Exercise Among a Nationally Representative Sample of Older People in the United States With Self-Reported Pain

Journal of Aging and Physical Activity ◽

10.1123/japa.2020-0268 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 1-8

Author(s):

David R. Axon ◽

Niloufar Emami

Keyword(s):

Physical Health ◽

Chronic Conditions ◽

Medical Expenditure Panel Survey ◽

The United States ◽

Medical Expenditure ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Logistic Regression Models ◽

Poor Physical Health ◽

Nationally Representative ◽

Fair Poor

This retrospective, cross-sectional database study aimed to identify characteristics associated with self-reported frequent exercise (defined as moderate- to vigorous-intensity exercise for ≥30 min five times a week) in older U.S. (≥50 years) adults with pain in the past 4 weeks, using 2017 Medical Expenditure Panel Survey data and hierarchical logistic regression models. The variables significantly associated with frequent exercise included being male (adjusted odds ratio [AOR] = 1.507, 95% confidence interval [CI] [1.318, 1.724]); non-Hispanic (AOR = 1.282, 95% CI [1.021, 1.608]); employed (AOR = 1.274, 95% CI [1.040, 1.560]); having no chronic conditions versus ≥5 conditions (AOR = 1.576, 95% CI [1.094, 2.268]); having two chronic conditions versus ≥5 conditions (AOR = 1.547, 95% CI [1.226, 1.952]); having no limitation versus having a limitation (AOR = 1.209, 95% CI [1.015, 1.441]); having little/moderate versus quite/extreme pain (AOR = 1.358, 95% CI [1.137, 1.621]); having excellent/very good versus fair/poor physical health (AOR = 2.408, 95% CI [1.875, 3.093]); and having good versus fair/poor physical health (AOR = 1.337, 95% CI [1.087, 1.646]). These characteristics may be useful to create personalized pain management protocols that include exercise for older adults with pain.

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