Depression and anxiety symptoms: onset, developmental course and risk factors during early childhood

The prevalence of depression and anxiety in the Chinese male population with infertility is still uncertain. The prevalence of depression, anxiety, and a combination of both psychological symptoms was 20.8%, 7.8%, and 15.4%, respectively in 771 infertile Chinese men in the current study by the Mental Health Inventory–5 and the State–Trait Anxiety Inventory–Short Form questionnaires. Differences in demographics (age, education, and income) had no noticeable impact on the development of psychological symptoms. Clinical factors such as concomitant disorders (varicocele, epididymal cyst, and erectile dysfunction) were identified as risk factors associated with depressive symptoms ( OR = 1.47; 95% CI [1.14, 1.90]; p < .001) and both depressive and anxiety symptoms ( OR = 1.56; 95% CI [1.17, 2.08]; p < .001). An infertility duration over 2 years was associated with a high risk of anxiety symptoms ( OR = 3.94; 95% CI [1.20, 12.93], p < .02). Other clinical conditions such as type of treatment and quality of sperm were not significant risk factors for psychological symptoms. This study provides evidence that Chinese men of reproductive age who suffer from infertility are vulnerable to psychological distress.

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Prevalence of and risk factors for depressive and anxiety symptoms in a large sample of Chinese adolescents in the post-COVID-19 era

10.21203/rs.3.rs-961556/v1 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Xiaobin Zhang ◽

Haidong Yang ◽

Jing Zhang ◽

Man Yang ◽

Nian Yuan ◽

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Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Middle School ◽

Depressive Symptoms ◽

Anxiety Symptoms ◽

Chinese Adolescents ◽

Female Adolescents ◽

Urban Region ◽

Depression And Anxiety ◽

Male Adolescents ◽

Parental Relationship

Abstract Background Depressive and anxiety symptoms are widespread among adolescents today, creating a large social problem. However, few previous studies have addressed depression and anxiety among adolescents in Chinese cohorts. The aim of this study was to evaluate the prevalence of and risk factors for depressive and anxiety symptoms among Chinese middle school adolescent students in the post-COVID-19 era. Methods A total of 22380 middle school students from Jiangsu Province were surveyed online, and their general demographic data were collected. The Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) was used to assess depressive symptoms, and the seven-item Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD-7) scale was used to measure anxiety symptoms. Results Of these participants (aged 12–17 years), 25.6% had depressive symptoms, 26.9% had anxiety symptoms, and 20.6% had a combination of depression and anxiety symptoms. The prevalence of depressive symptoms was higher in female adolescents (27.6%) than in male adolescents (23.7%; χ2 = 45.479, P=0.000), and the proportion with anxiety symptoms was higher among female adolescents (28.6%) than among male adolescents (25.4%; χ2 = 29.390, P=0.000). Furthermore, binary logistic regression analysis showed that gender, region, and parental relationship were significantly associated with depressive symptoms among adolescents, while age, gender, region, and parental relationship were significantly associated with anxiety symptoms. Conclusions Our findings demonstrated that the prevalence of depression and anxiety symptoms in Chinese adolescents are high. Female gender, urban region, and poor parental relationship may be risk factors for depressive and anxiety symptoms. Furthermore, policy makers, schools, and families should pay more attention to the psychological health of adolescents.

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Prevalence of and risk factors for depressive and anxiety symptoms in a large sample of Chinese adolescents in the post-COVID-19 era

Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Mental Health ◽

10.1186/s13034-021-00429-8 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 15 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Xiaobin Zhang ◽

Haidong Yang ◽

Jing Zhang ◽

Man Yang ◽

Nian Yuan ◽

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Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Middle School ◽

Depressive Symptoms ◽

Anxiety Symptoms ◽

Chinese Adolescents ◽

Female Adolescents ◽

Urban Region ◽

Depression And Anxiety ◽

Male Adolescents ◽

Parental Relationship

Abstract Background Depressive and anxiety symptoms are widespread among adolescents today, creating a large social problem. However, few previous studies have addressed depression and anxiety among adolescents in Chinese cohorts. The aim of this study was to evaluate the prevalence of and risk factors for depressive and anxiety symptoms among Chinese middle school adolescent students in the post-COVID-19 era. Methods A total of 22,380 middle school students from Jiangsu Province were surveyed online, and their general demographic data were collected. The Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) was used to assess depressive symptoms, and the seven-item Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD-7) scale was used to measure anxiety symptoms. Results Of these participants (aged 12–17 years), 25.6% had depressive symptoms, 26.9% had anxiety symptoms, and 20.6% had a combination of depression and anxiety symptoms. The prevalence of depressive symptoms was higher in female adolescents (27.6%) than in male adolescents (23.7%; χ2 = 45.479, P = 0.000), and the proportion with anxiety symptoms was higher among female adolescents (28.6%) than among male adolescents (25.4%; χ2 = 29.390, P = 0.000). Furthermore, binary logistic regression analysis showed that gender, region, and parental relationship were significantly associated with depressive symptoms among adolescents, while age, gender, region, and parental relationship were significantly associated with anxiety symptoms. Conclusions Our findings demonstrated that the prevalence of reported depressive and anxiety symptoms in Chinese adolescents are high. Female gender, urban region, and poor parental relationship may be risk factors for depressive and anxiety symptoms. Furthermore, policy makers, schools, and families need to pay more attention to the psychological health of adolescents, develop response plans and take early intervention measures to reduce the prevalence of adolescent depression and anxiety.

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Early childhood experiences and cognitive risk factors for anxiety symptoms among college students

Journal of American College Health ◽

10.1080/07448481.2019.1664552 ◽

2019 ◽

pp. 1-7

Author(s):

Danielle L. Taylor ◽

Hannah C. Espeleta ◽

Jacob D. Kraft ◽

DeMond M. Grant

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

College Students ◽

Early Childhood ◽

Anxiety Symptoms ◽

Childhood Experiences ◽

Cognitive Risk ◽

Cognitive Risk Factors

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Anthropometric, Dietary and Psychological Risk Factors for Prevalence of Depression and Anxiety Among Adolescents Studying in Public Schools of Delhi

Current Developments in Nutrition ◽

10.1093/cdn/nzaa057_031 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 4 (Supplement_2) ◽

pp. 1215-1215

Author(s):

Preeti Khanna ◽

Bani Aeri

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Public Schools ◽

Depressive Symptoms ◽

Eating Behavior ◽

Anxiety Symptoms ◽

Depression And Anxiety ◽

Psychological Risk Factors ◽

Prevalence Of Depression ◽

Psychological Risk ◽

Female Subjects

Abstract Objectives The present research was designed to study the prevalence & association of depression & anxiety with anthropometric, dietary and psychological risk factors among adolescent boys & girls studying in public schools of Delhi. Methods 546 adolescents participated in this cross-sectional study. Child Behaviour Checklist was used to assess depression and anxiety symptoms. Data pertaining to sociodemographic profile (pre-tested), eating behavior (Three Factor Eating Questionnaire), body image perception and locus of control (standardized questionnaire), dietary intake (two day 24 hour recall and food frequency questionnaire), and anthropometric parameters (BMI and body fat%) were collected and statistically analysed. Results Prevalence of depression and anxiety symptoms was 33.51% and 27.47% respectively. As per the multi-variable regression models, subjects who reported cognitive restrained eating (OR:1.41 95% CI: 1.17–1.71 P = 0.0004) and emotional eating behavior (OR:1.18 95% CI: 1.05–1.33 P = 0.0041) had statistically significant higher odds for developing depressive symptoms. In males, subjects who were skipping breakfast (OR: 19.19 95% CI: 3.83–96.20 P = 0.0003) and were not consuming milk in breakfast (OR: 0.14 95% CI: 0.05–0.36 P = < 0.0001) had significantly higher odds of getting depressed. In females, weight management practices was a significant psychological predictors of depression symptoms. Female subjects who were skipping their meals, especially breakfast (OR: 43.10 95% CI: 1.44 - 1292.10 P = 0.0301) had significantly higher odds of getting depressed than the non-skippers. Deviation from the normal weight category was significant predictor of depressive symptoms in male and female subjects. Underweight (OR:118.46 95% CI:31.92–439.62 P = < 0.0001), overweight and obese (OR:37.21 95% CI:14.14–97.88 P = < 0.0001) males had significantly higher odds of getting depressed. Body fat % was also a significant predictor of depressive symptoms in male adolescents (P = 0.0079). Female subjects in underweight, overweight and obese categories also had significantly higher odds of getting depressed. Similar pattern of associations and risk factors were also reported for anxiety symptoms. Conclusions The study serve as a strategic tool for mental health prevention & management policies designed for adolescents. Funding Sources UGC.

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Identifying risk factors for depression and anxiety symptoms in patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia

Supportive Care in Cancer ◽

10.1007/s00520-019-04991-y ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 28 (4) ◽

pp. 1799-1807

Author(s):

Abigail S. Robbertz ◽

David M. Weiss ◽

Farrukh T. Awan ◽

John C. Byrd ◽

Kerry A. Rogers ◽

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Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia ◽

Anxiety Symptoms ◽

Lymphocytic Leukemia ◽

Depression And Anxiety

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Resilience protective and risk factors as prospective predictors of depression and anxiety symptoms following intensive terror attacks in Israel

Personality and Individual Differences ◽

10.1016/j.paid.2020.109864 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 159 ◽

pp. 109864

Author(s):

Shaul Kimhi ◽

Yohanan Eshel ◽

George A. Bonanno

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Anxiety Symptoms ◽

Depression And Anxiety ◽

Terror Attacks ◽

Predictors Of Depression

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Trajectories of depression and anxiety symptoms in coronary heart disease strongly predict health care costs

European Psychiatry ◽

10.1016/j.eurpsy.2017.02.218 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 41 (S1) ◽

pp. S312-S313

Author(s):

J. Palacios ◽

M. Khondoker ◽

A. Mann ◽

A. Tylee ◽

M. Hotopf

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Health Care ◽

Coronary Heart Disease ◽

Heart Disease ◽

Health Care Costs ◽

Latent Class ◽

Depression Scale ◽

Anxiety Symptoms ◽

Depression And Anxiety ◽

Care Costs

IntroductionThere is little information describing the trajectories of depression and anxiety symptomatology in the context of coronary heart disease (CHD), and their comparison according to sociodemographic and disability measures, cardiac risk factors, and health care costs.MethodsUsing a primary care cohort of 803 patients with a diagnosis of CHD, a latent class growth curve model was developed to study the distinct trajectories of depression and anxiety symptoms (using the hospital anxiety and depression scale) over a 3-year period comprised of 7 distinct follow-up points. Multinomial regression analysis was then conducted to study the association between latent classes, baseline risk factors, and total health care costs across time.ResultsThe 5-class model yielded the best combination of statistical best-fit analysis and clinical correlation. These classes were as follows: “stable asymptomatic” (n = 558), “worsening” (n = 64), “improving” (n = 15), “chronic high” (n = 55), and “fluctuating symptomatology” (n = 111). The comparison group was the “stable asymptomatic” class. The symptomatic classes were younger and had higher proportion of women, and were also associated with non-white ethnicity, being a current smoker, and having chest pain. Other measures of disease severity, such as a history of myocardial infarction and comorbidities, were not associated with class membership. The highest mean total health care costs across the 3 years were the “chronic high” and “worsening” class, with the lowest being the “improving” and “stable low” classes. The total societal costs for patients in the “chronic high” and “worsening” class were significantly higher, as compared to the “stable low” class.Disclosure of interestThe authors have not supplied their declaration of competing interest.

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