Influence of Companion Animals on the Physical and Psychological Health of Older People: An Analysis of a One-Year Longitudinal Study

1999 ◽  
Vol 47 (3) ◽  
pp. 323-329 ◽  
Author(s):  
Parminder Raina ◽  
David Waltner-Toews ◽  
Brenda Bonnett ◽  
Christel Woodward ◽  
Tom Abernathy
Keyword(s):  
Longitudinal Study ◽  
Older People ◽  
Psychological Health ◽  
Companion Animals ◽  
Physical And Psychological Health ◽  
One Year

The Possible Role of Companion-Animal Anthropomorphism and Social Support in the Physical and Psychological Health of Dog Guardians

2010 ◽  
Vol 18 (4) ◽  
pp. 379-395 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nikolina M. Duvall Antonacopoulos ◽  
Timothy A. Pychyl
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Psychological Health ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Companion Animals ◽  
Companion Animal ◽  
Survey Results ◽  
Physical And Psychological Health ◽  
Low Levels ◽  
The Relationship

AbstractWhile previous research suggests that individuals who humanize their companion animals may have insufficient human social support (Epley, Waytz, & Cacioppo, 2007), researchers have not examined the relation between companion-animal anthropomorphism and the health of animal guardians while taking into consideration their human social support levels. It was hypothesized that dog guardians with low levels of human social support would have poorer health if they engaged in high rather than low levels of anthropomorphism, while the health of dog guardians with high levels of human social support would not vary depending on their anthropomorphism levels. A sample of 203 Canadian dog guardians completed an online survey. Results revealed that, among dog guardians with low levels of human social support, those who engaged in high levels of anthropomorphism were more depressed, visited the doctor more often, and took more medications. Furthermore, among dog guardians with high levels of human social support, those who engaged in high levels of anthropomorphism were more stressed and depressed. These findings highlight the complexity of the relationship between anthropomorphic behavior, human social support, and dog guardians’ health.

scholarly journals 0052 Odour as a determinant of persistent physical and psychological health complaints after an oil tank explosion, a longitudinal study

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gro Tjalvin ◽  
Nils Magerøy ◽  
Magne Bråtveit ◽  
Stein Håkon Låstad Lygre ◽  
Bjørg Eli Hollund ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Longitudinal Study ◽  
Psychological Health ◽  
Health Complaints ◽  
Physical And Psychological Health ◽  
Oil Tank

The effect of major railway accidents on the psychological health of train drivers—II. A longitudinal study of the one-year outcome after the accident

1993 ◽  
Vol 37 (8) ◽  
pp. 807-817 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sigvard Karlehagen ◽  
Ulrik Fr Malt ◽  
Herman Hoff ◽  
Eva Tibell ◽  
Ulf Herrstromer ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Longitudinal Study ◽  
Psychological Health ◽  
Train Drivers ◽  
One Year ◽  
The One

Alcohol use disorders in elderly people: fact or fiction?

2006 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 173-181 ◽  
Author(s):  
Karim Dar
Keyword(s):  
Alcohol Use ◽  
Older People ◽  
Elderly People ◽  
Psychological Health ◽  
Healthcare Professionals ◽  
Alcohol Use Disorders ◽  
Negative Attitudes ◽  
Outreach Services ◽  
Physical And Psychological Health ◽  
Principles Of Treatment

The number of older people is increasing in populations throughout the world. Alcohol use disorders in elderly people are a common but underrecognised problem associated with major physical and psychological health problems. Owing to the negative attitudes and inadequate training of healthcare professionals, alcohol misuse is not always being detected or effectively treated. Current diagnostic criteria and common screening instruments for alcohol use disorders may not be appropriate for elderly people. Older people are as likely to benefit from treatment as younger people and the basic principles of treatment are much the same. Better integrated and outreach services are needed. Training of healthcare professionals in this area and pragmatic research should be prioritised to improve detection, treatment and service provision for this vulnerable and neglected population.

Problematic drug use, ageing and older people: trends in the age of drug users in northwest England

2007 ◽  
Vol 27 (6) ◽  
pp. 799-810 ◽  
Author(s):  
CARYL M. BEYNON ◽  
JIM McVEIGH ◽  
BRENDA ROE
Keyword(s):  
Drug Use ◽  
Older People ◽  
Psychological Health ◽  
Drug Users ◽  
Hidden Population ◽  
Treatment Services ◽  
The United Kingdom ◽  
Problematic Drug ◽  
Hospital Stays ◽  
Physical And Psychological Health

ABSTRACTIn the United Kingdom (UK) and elsewhere, little is known about problematic drug use among older people (defined here as aged 50–74 years), either because few older drug users exist or because they represent a ‘hidden’ population. In this paper, we show that the average age of drug users in contact with treatment services and agency-based syringe exchange programmes (SEPs) in the counties of Cheshire and Merseyside in northwest England is rising. Between 1998 and 2004–05, the number of older male drug users in treatment increased from 80 to 310, and the number of older females rose from 46 to 117. Consequently, the median age rose from 30.8 years in 1998 to 34.9 years in 2004–05. Similarly, between 1992 and 2004, the number of older injectors accessing SEPs increased from three to 65 men and from one to nine women. The median age of SEP attenders was 27.0 years in 1992 and 34.9 years in 2004. Drug use amongst older people is associated with poor physical and psychological health and longer hospital stays. The future cost of the ageing of drug users may be considerable. Detailed research is needed to identify the characteristics and health needs of this vulnerable population.

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