scholarly journals The Life Course Consequences of Very Preterm Birth

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 69-92 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dieter Wolke ◽  
Samantha Johnson ◽  
Marina Mendonça
Keyword(s):  
Life Course ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Current Evidence ◽  
Childhood And Adolescence ◽  
Middle Income ◽  
Developmental Models ◽  
Middle Income Countries ◽  
Very Preterm ◽  
The Life Course

Around 15 million children are born preterm (<37 weeks of gestation) every year. Of these, 15% or 2.25 million are born very preterm (VP; <32 weeks of gestation). Here, the developmental outcomes of VP babies in diverse domains from motor, cognitive, and social function to mental health and well-being throughout childhood and adolescence are reviewed. Their life course adaptation in terms of romantic relationships, employment, and quality of life into adulthood is also considered. Some adverse effects reduce as individuals age, and others remain remarkably stable from childhood into adulthood. We argue that to advance understanding of developmental mechanisms and direct resources for intervention more effectively, social factors need to be assessed more comprehensively, and genetically sensitive designs should be considered with neuroimaging integrated to test alternative developmental models. As current evidence is based almost exclusively on studies from high-income countries, research from low- and middle-income countries is urgently needed.

scholarly journals Beyond menstrual hygiene: addressing vaginal bleeding throughout the life course in low and middle-income countries

2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. e000405 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marni Sommer ◽  
Penelope A Phillips-Howard ◽  
Therese Mahon ◽  
Sasha Zients ◽  
Meredith Jones ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Life Course ◽  
Vaginal Bleeding ◽  
Middle Income ◽  
Menstrual Hygiene ◽  
Middle Income Countries ◽  
The Life Course ◽  
Low And Middle Income

scholarly journals MYTHS, ATTITUDE AND HEALTH SEEKING BEHAVIOR REGARDING MENTAL ILLNESS: SYNOPSIS OF ARTICLE REVIEW

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (12) ◽  
pp. 1001-1007
Author(s):  
Minu S. Nair ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Physical Health ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
Health Seeking ◽  
Middle Income ◽  
Health Seeking Behavior ◽  
Middle Income Countries ◽  
Seeking Behavior

Mental Health is an important aspect of health. It includes emotional, social and psychological well being , nurturing mental health helps to prevent mental health issues to a great extent. Mental health greatly influences the quality of life just like physical health. In low- and middle-income countries, more than 75% of people with mental, neurological and substance-use disorders receive no treatment for their condition - due to stigma, discrimination, harsh legislation and human-rights issues. Mental health does not enjoy the parity as that of physical health. The objective of the review is to determine the myths ,attitude and health seeking behavior prevalent among people across the globe. Therefore the studies from 2001 to 2020 are collected and reviewed.

scholarly journals What is important for quality of life of psychiatrists?

2006 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 46-47
Author(s):  
Santosh K. Chaturvedi
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Well Being ◽  
High Income ◽  
Cultural Resources ◽  
Middle Income ◽  
Middle Income Countries ◽  
The Uk ◽  
Better Than

The concern for the mental health of people living in low-resource and industrially developing countries has been blown out of proportion. Economic well-being, as a psychological factor, has a complex association with mental health and may prove to be good or bad for it; after all, mental health in low- and middle-income countries (even with few psychiatrists!) is generally better than it is in high-income countries. Government funding may be low but there are innumerable socio-cultural resources, many more than in most high-income countries. The number of psychiatrists per population may be low but numerous (informal and alternative) mental health services exist, many more popular and even more effective than psychiatry. The healthcare systems are so different that, whereas the average waiting period for a psychiatric patient in the UK may be about 90 days, it is about 90 minutes in India (and all patients are seen the same day). In fact, less than 10% of mental health problems are seen by psychiatrists!

scholarly journals Changes in asset-based wealth across the life course in birth cohorts from five low- and middle-income countries

2021 ◽  
pp. 100976
Author(s):  
Jithin Sam Varghese ◽  
Linda S. Adair ◽  
Shivani A. Patel ◽  
Sonny Agustin Bechayda ◽  
Santosh K. Bhargava ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Life Course ◽  
Birth Cohorts ◽  
Middle Income ◽  
Middle Income Countries ◽  
The Life Course ◽  
Low And Middle Income

scholarly journals The Long Shadow of Youth: Girls’ Transition From Full-Time Education and Later-Life Subjective Well-Being in the English Longitudinal Study of Ageing

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Baowen Xue ◽  
Penny Tinkler ◽  
Anne McMunn
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Life Course ◽  
Later Life ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Full Time ◽  
Subjective Well Being ◽  
The Life Course ◽  
English Longitudinal Study

Abstract Objectives To investigate whether the timing and nature of women’s transitions out of full-time (FT) education are related to later-life subjective well-being and the life-course experiences that might explain any associations seen. Methods Data are from women in Wave 3 of the English Longitudinal Study of Ageing who have participated in the life history interview and were aged 50+ at the interview (n = 3,889). Using multichannel sequence analysis, we identified 6 types of transition out of FT education (ages 14–26). Regression models were used to examine associations between transition types and life satisfaction, quality of life, and depressive symptoms at age 50+. Results Women who made early transitions to married parenthood and FT domestic labor had lower levels of well-being on all 3 later-life well-being outcomes (p &lt; .01), compared to women who made later transitions to family life and remained employed. Women who remained single up to age 26 also had lower life satisfaction (p &lt; .05) and quality of life (p &lt; .01) in later life than their counterparts who married and had children. These associations were explained by the life-course socioeconomic and relationship pathways. Advantaged childhood socioeconomic circumstances and higher educational qualifications set “Later Marriage and Later employment” women apart onto advantaged trajectories and a better quality of life later (p &lt; .01). Discussion The timing and nature of exits from FT education played a pivotal role in setting people onto life-course trajectories that influence well-being in later life for this older generation of women.

scholarly journals Family Relationships and Well-Being

2017 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Patricia A Thomas ◽  
Hui Liu ◽  
Debra Umberson
Keyword(s):  
Life Course ◽  
Family Relationships ◽  
Adult Life ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Important Influence ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Family Structures ◽  
The Life Course ◽  
Relationship Strain

Abstract Family relationships are enduring and consequential for well-being across the life course. We discuss several types of family relationships—marital, intergenerational, and sibling ties—that have an important influence on well-being. We highlight the quality of family relationships as well as diversity of family relationships in explaining their impact on well-being across the adult life course. We discuss directions for future research, such as better understanding the complexities of these relationships with greater attention to diverse family structures, unexpected benefits of relationship strain, and unique intersections of social statuses.

Health related quality of life following injury in low-and middle-income countries

2019 ◽  
Vol 21 (3) ◽  
pp. 148-162
Author(s):  
Iris Wainiqolo ◽  
Bridget Kool ◽  
Vili Nosa ◽  
Shanthi Ameratunga
Keyword(s):  
Well Being ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Middle Income ◽  
Middle Income Countries ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Pacific Health ◽  
Health And Well Being ◽  
Low And Middle Income

Introduction:  Health-related quality of life (HRQoL) is an important aspect to consider when assessing the non-fatal impact of injuries.  The aim of this review was to critically appraise the range of generic instruments employed in the assessment of HRQoL following injury in low-and middle-income countries (LMICs). As a prelude to subsequent research examining longer-term outcomes following motor vehicle crash injuries in Fiji, we also examined how commonly used measures align with the List of All Deficits (LOAD) framework for injury and the Fonofale model of Pacific health and well-being.  Methods:  A systematic search of four databases was conducted to identify injury outcome studies undertaken in low-and middle-income countries (LMICs) that used a generic health status outcome measure(s).  Two separate content analyses were undertaken, to assess how identified HRQoL measures aligned with the LOAD framework and the Fonofale model. Findings:  Thirty two studies from thirteen LMICs examined variably defined aspects of HRQoL following a range of traumatic injuries (e.g. spinal cord, brain). The measures most commonly focused on the ‘impact on individual’ aspect of the LOAD framework and the ‘physical and mental’ aspects of the Fonofale model.  While the emerging literature from LMICs provides valuable information about the HRQoL of trauma patients, the commonly used generic measures provided limited insights regarding societal impacts, culture and spirituality, domains of relevance to injury research and Pacific health and well-being.  Conclusion: Theoretical frameworks relevant to Pacific contexts should be considered when selecting appropriate outcome measures for injury studies in the region.

scholarly journals The principles of Nurturing Care promote human capital and mitigate adversities from preconception through adolescence

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
pp. e004436
Author(s):  
Maureen M Black ◽  
Jere R Behrman ◽  
Bernadette Daelmans ◽  
Elizabeth L Prado ◽  
Linda Richter ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Human Capital ◽  
Life Course ◽  
Middle Childhood ◽  
Developmental Trajectories ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Childhood And Adolescence ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Negative Consequences ◽  
Developmental Potential ◽  
The Life Course

A comprehensive evidence-based framework is needed to guide policies and programmes that enable children and adolescents to accrue the human capital required to meet the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This paper proposes a comprehensive, multisectoral, multilevel life-course conceptualisation of human capital development by building on the Nurturing Care Framework (NCF), originally developed for the foundational period of growth and development through the age 3 years. Nurturing care (NC) comprises stable environments that promote children’s health and nutrition, protect from threats, and provide opportunities for learning and responsive, emotionally supportive and developmentally enriching relationships. NC is fostered by families, communities, services, national policies and beyond. The principles apply across the life course, endorse equity and human rights, and promote long-term human capital. This paper presents an evidence-based argument for the extension of the NCF from preconception through adolescence (0–20 years), organised into six developmental periods: preconception/prenatal, newborn/birth, infancy/toddlerhood, preschool, middle childhood and adolescence. The proposed framework advances human capital within each developmental period by promoting resilience and adaptive developmental trajectories while mitigating negative consequences of adversities.Attaining the SDGs depends on strengthening human capital formation, extending throughout childhood and adolescence and supported by NC. Embedded in enabling laws, policies and services, the dynamic NCF components can mitigate adversities, enhance resilience and promote the well-being of marginalised groups. The life-course extension of the NCF is strategically positioned to enhance human capital, to attain the SDGs and to ensure that children or adolescents are not left behind in reaching their developmental potential.

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