The Impact of Paid Maternity Leave on the Mental and Physical Health of Mothers and Children

2020 ◽  
Vol 28 (2) ◽  
pp. 113-126
Author(s):  
Maureen Sayres Van Niel ◽  
Richa Bhatia ◽  
Nicholas S. Riano ◽  
Ludmila de Faria ◽  
Lisa Catapano-Friedman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Health ◽  
Maternity Leave ◽  
Mothers And Children ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Mental And Physical Health

The impact of economic crisis on mental and physical health in Italy

2017 ◽  
Vol 14 (02) ◽  
pp. 103-110
Author(s):  
S. Tomassi ◽  
M. Ruggeri
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Physical Health ◽  
Economic Crisis ◽  
Social Determinants ◽  
Great Recession ◽  
Economic Recession ◽  
Behavioural Disorders ◽  
Economic Activities ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Mental And Physical Health

Summary Background: The global crisis that began in 2007 has been the most prolonged economic recession since 1929. It has caused worldwide tangible costs in terms of cuts in employment and income, which have been widely recognised also as major social determinants of mental health (1, 2). The so-called “Great Recession” has disproportionately affected the most vulnerable part of society of the whole Eurozone (3). Across Europe, an increase in suicides and deaths rates due to mental and behavioural disorders was reported among those who lost their jobs, houses and economic activities as a consequence of the crisis.

The impact of child maltreatment on the mental and physical health of child victims: a review of the evidence

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-11
Author(s):  
Eileen Vizard ◽  
Jenny Gray ◽  
Arnon Bentovim
Keyword(s):  
Child Maltreatment ◽  
Physical Health ◽  
Child Victims ◽  
Physical And Mental Health ◽  
Children And Young People ◽  
Genital Mutilation ◽  
Health And Development ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Mental And Physical Health ◽  
Female Genital

SUMMARY This article gives a general overview of the current situation in relation to a range of widely recognised and also newly identified types of child maltreatment. The academic and clinical evidence relating to the impact of child maltreatment on the mental and physical health of child victims is substantial and steadily increasing in volume. New types of abuse are being identified, and changing environmental circumstances, which exacerbate the possibility of widely recognised types of child maltreatment occurring, are also being described. These include multi-type maltreatment, female genital mutilation and online child maltreatment. Serious questions may arise regarding neglect of the moral and social development of children and young people who become addicted to online gaming and pornography. Multiple national and local definitions of each of these existing and new forms of maltreatment have been created, some of which are covered here. The impact of these abuses on the physical and mental health and development of child victims in families or settings where abuse or neglect has occurred is discussed.

scholarly journals A rapid review of mental and physical health effects of working at home: how do we optimise health?

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jodi Oakman ◽  
Natasha Kinsman ◽  
Rwth Stuckey ◽  
Melissa Graham ◽  
Victoria Weale
Keyword(s):  
Health Outcomes ◽  
Physical Health ◽  
Selection Criteria ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Rapid Review ◽  
Foreseeable Future ◽  
Working At Home ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Mental And Physical Health ◽  
At Home

Abstract Background The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has resulted in changes to the working arrangements of millions of employees who are now based at home and may continue to work at home, in some capacity, for the foreseeable future. Decisions on how to promote employees’ health whilst working at home (WAH) need to be based on the best available evidence to optimise worker outcomes. The aim of this rapid review was to review the impact of WAH on individual workers’ mental and physical health, and determine any gender difference, to develop recommendations for employers and employees to optimise workers’ health. Method A search was undertaken in three databases, PsychInfo, ProQuest, and Web of Science, from 2007 to May 2020. Selection criteria included studies which involved employees who regularly worked at home, and specifically reported on physical or mental health-related outcomes. Two review authors independently screened studies for inclusion, one author extracted data and conducted risk of bias assessments with review by a second author. Results Twenty-three papers meet the selection criteria for this review. Ten health outcomes were reported: pain, self-reported health, safety, well-being, stress, depression, fatigue, quality of life, strain and happiness. The impact on health outcomes was strongly influenced by the degree of organisational support available to employees, colleague support, social connectedness (outside of work), and levels of work to family conflict. Overall, women were less likely to experience improved health outcomes when WAH. Conclusions This review identified several health outcomes affected by WAH. The health/work relationship is complex and requires consideration of broader system factors to optimise the effects of WAH on workers’ health. It is likely mandated WAH will continue to some degree for the foreseeable future; organisations will need to implement formalised WAH policies that consider work-home boundary management support, role clarity, workload, performance indicators, technical support, facilitation of co-worker networking, and training for managers.

Leader–member exchange and employee health: an exploration of explanatory mechanisms

2019 ◽  
Vol 40 (6) ◽  
pp. 699-711 ◽  
Author(s):  
Brian Gregory ◽  
Talai Osmonbekov
Keyword(s):  
Physical Health ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Employee Health ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Health Empowerment ◽  
Member Exchange ◽  
Survey Responses ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Mental And Physical Health

Purpose The impact of employee health on organizations, individual employees and society as a whole is vast. The purpose of this paper is to explore the relationship between leadership–member exchange (LMX) and employee mental and physical health. Additionally, two variables with strong empirical and theoretical ties to employee health (empowerment and stress) are explored as potential mediators. Design/methodology/approach Survey responses from 182 employees across two organizations were collected to measure study variables. Structural equation modeling techniques were used to analyze data and test hypotheses. Findings An association between LMX and employee health was found to be fully mediated by both empowerment and stress. Originality/value These findings contribute to the literature by providing evidence of the association between leadership and both the mental and physical health of employees. This phenomenon highlights the significant impact that leaders have on subordinates both at work and in their general lives outside of the workplace. Understanding the mediating pathways through which leadership comes to impact employee health creates new knowledge regarding the manner in which constructs as disparate as leadership and employee health come to form an association.

scholarly journals Gendered experiences of providing informal care for older people: a systematic review and thematic synthesis

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ioanna Zygouri ◽  
Fiona Cowdell ◽  
Avraam Ploumis ◽  
Mary Gouva ◽  
Stefanos Mantzoukas
Keyword(s):  
Gender Identity ◽  
Older People ◽  
Physical Health ◽  
Informal Care ◽  
Caregiving Burden ◽  
Thematic Synthesis ◽  
Informal Carers ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Mental And Physical Health

Abstract Background and purpose The caregiving’s impact on informal carers’ quality of life and gender-based stereotypes make older individuals’ informal care a complex process for which our knowledge is still limited. The purpose of this review is to identify how gender relates to informal carers’ experiences of providing care for people aged 60 years and over with mental and physical health needs by synthesising the available empirical data published between 2000 to 2020. Design and methods The systematic method for reviewing and synthesising qualitative data was performed using the PRISMA checklist and ENTREQ statement. The CASP tool was used to examine the quality of the included papers. Thematic synthesis was used as the methodological framework. Results This review produced two analytical themes, the impact of gender on the caregivers’ labour and negotiating gender identity with self, society, and cultural norms. While informal caregivers share motivators, a linkage between traditional gender stereotypes impacts caregiving burden and coping strategies. Informal carers’ experiences entail a constant pursuit of self-agency after acquiring the caregiver role. Cultural values and their intersection with gender appear to influence caregivers’ healthy adjustment into their new caregiving identities. The flexibility to move beyond gender boundaries could mediate caregivers’ negotiations between self and society on developing their new caregiving identity. Providing intensive informal primary care to older people affects both men’s and women’s mental and physical health. Gender ideals of the feminine nurturing role further disadvantage women as they determine the caregiving arrangements, the strategies and resources to sustain the caring burden, and the adaptability to experience their new caregiving role positively. Men appear more flexible to debate their hegemonic masculinity and defend their existence in the caregiving role. Conclusion and implications Transgressing gender lines and expanding gender possibilities can ease the caregiving burden and strengthen caregivers coping potentials. Health professionals can empower informal careers to challenge gender binaries and expand gender possibilities by intentionally injecting the language of diversity in caring information and caring processes. The review findings outline a path for research on gender identity development in older people’s care.

scholarly journals The Impact of Aesthetic Surgery on Body Image and its Implications for Mental and Physical Health: Table 1.

2016 ◽  
Vol 36 (8) ◽  
pp. NP256-NP258 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carlo M. Oranges ◽  
Kristin M. Schaefer ◽  
Martin Haug ◽  
Dirk J. Schaefer
Keyword(s):  
Body Image ◽  
Physical Health ◽  
Aesthetic Surgery ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Mental And Physical Health

The Impact of Different Types of Intimate Partner Violence on the Mental and Physical Health of Women in Different Ethnic Groups

2012 ◽  
Vol 28 (2) ◽  
pp. 359-385 ◽  
Author(s):  
Krim K. Lacey ◽  
Melnee Dilworth McPherson ◽  
Preethy S. Samuel ◽  
Karen Powell Sears ◽  
Doreen Head
Keyword(s):  
Intimate Partner Violence ◽  
Physical Health ◽  
Ethnic Groups ◽  
Partner Violence ◽  
Intimate Partner ◽  
Different Types ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Mental And Physical Health

scholarly journals Le sfide alla salute psicofisica delle famiglie italiane nel periodo dell’emergenza Covid-19: uno studio pilota sull’impatto del burnout genitoriale in diverse categorie professionali

QUADERNI ACP ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 28 (1) ◽  
pp. 21-24
Author(s):  
Teresa Di Fiore ◽  
Teresa Galanti ◽  
Gloria Guidetti ◽  
Daniela Marchetti ◽  
Paola Roma ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Health ◽  
Parental Care ◽  
Good Health ◽  
Health Conditions ◽  
Pediatric Age ◽  
Main Effect ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Mental And Physical Health

Objectives: to assess the impact of the Covid-19 pandemicon parenting in families with pediatric age childrenand examine how parental burnout can be influenced by the presence of one or more children with certified diagnosis of full-blown physical or psychological-psychiatric pathology. Methods: the sample consisted of 970 parents with pediatric age children who were administered a questionnaire on parental burnout. Results: mothers have a higher level of burnout. A significant main effect emerged with respect to the parents’ work: manual workers have higher burnout levels during quarantine. The presence of children with a certified diagnosis is a predictor of parental burnout. Conclusions: the primary pediatrician should care of potentially risky situations that undermine children mental and physical health, especially by supervising the decline of parental care both in families with cases of manifest pathology and in those in good health conditions.

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