Who Returns? Understanding Varieties of Longitudinal Participation in MIDUS

2021 ◽  
pp. 089826432110185
Author(s):  
Jieun Song ◽  
Barry T. Radler ◽  
Margie E. Lachman ◽  
Marsha R. Mailick ◽  
Yajuan Si ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Longitudinal Study ◽  
Early Life ◽  
Response Rate ◽  
Multivariate Analyses ◽  
Parental Status ◽  
Physical And Mental Health ◽  
Attrition Bias ◽  
Gender Education ◽  
Baseline Characteristics

Objectives: This study describes a major effort to reinstate dropouts from the MIDUS longitudinal study and compare baseline characteristics among subgroups of participants to better understand predictors of retention, attrition, and reinstatement. Methods: All living dropouts were contacted, and 651 reinstated participants were interviewed in person (31.4% response rate). Age, gender, education, marital status, parental status, and physical and mental health were compared among the following groups: longitudinal sample, reinstated sample, those fielded for reinstatement who did not return, and those who dropped out at the 2nd or 3rd wave. Results: Multivariate analyses revealed that reinstated participants were younger, male, unmarried, and less educated and had children at baseline compared to longitudinal participants. Reinstatement was unsuccessful among those with poorer mental health at baseline compared to longitudinal participants. Discussion: This study informs reinstatement efforts, adjustment for attrition bias, and use of post-baseline data to examine aging consequents of early life vulnerability.

Relationship Between Extracurricular Occupations and Health in College Students: A Longitudinal Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 75 (Supplement_2) ◽  
pp. 7512505178p1-7512505178p1
Author(s):  
Buwen Yao ◽  
Sandy Takata ◽  
Shawn C. Roll
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
College Students ◽  
Longitudinal Study ◽  
Physical Health ◽  
Extracurricular Activities ◽  
Positive Mental Health ◽  
Student Health ◽  
Physical And Mental Health ◽  
Primary Author

Abstract Date Presented Accepted for AOTA INSPIRE 2021 but unable to be presented due to online event limitations. We examined the relationships between participation in different extracurricular activities and the overall physical and mental health in college students across a 2-year period. Participation in certain occupations was associated with positive mental health, whereas other occupations were linked to poorer physical health. Exploration and promotion of participation in extracurricular occupations should be considered to support student health. Primary Author and Speaker: Buwen Yao Contributing Authors: Sandy Takata, Shawn C. Roll

scholarly journals Educational differences in the influence of health on early work exit among older workers

2020 ◽  
Vol 77 (8) ◽  
pp. 568-575 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sascha De Breij ◽  
Jana Mäcken ◽  
Jeevitha Yogachandiran Qvist ◽  
Daniel Holman ◽  
Moritz Hess ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Longitudinal Study ◽  
The Netherlands ◽  
Health Effects ◽  
Older Workers ◽  
Cox Regression ◽  
Functional Limitations ◽  
Physical And Mental Health ◽  
Cox Regression Analysis ◽  
Educational Differences

ObjectivesPrevious research has shown that poor physical and mental health are important risk factors for early work exit. We examined potential differences in this association in older workers (50+) across educational levels.MethodsCoordinated analyses were carried out in longitudinal data sets from four European countries: the Netherlands (Longitudinal Aging Study Amsterdam), Denmark (Danish Longitudinal Study of Ageing), England (English Longitudinal Study of Ageing) and Germany (German Ageing Survey). The effect of poor self-rated health (SRH), functional limitations and depression on different types of early work exit (early retirement, economic inactivity, disability and unemployment) was examined using Cox regression analysis. We examined educational differences in these effects by testing interaction terms.ResultsPoor physical and mental health were more common among the lower educated. Poor SRH, functional limitations, and depression were all associated with a higher risk of early work exit. These health effects were strongest for the disability exit routes (poor SRH: HRs 5.77 to 8.14; functional limitations: HRs 6.65 to 10.42; depression: HRs 3.30 to 5.56). In the Netherlands (functional limitations) and England (functional limitations and SRH), effects were stronger in the lower educated.ConclusionsThe prevalence of health problems, that is, poor SRH, functional limitations and depression, was higher in the lower educated workers. All three health indicators increase the risk of early work exit. In some countries, health effects on early exit were stronger in the lower educated. Thus, lower educated older workers are an important target group for health policy and intervention.

scholarly journals The Dutch Microbiome Project defines factors that shape the healthy gut microbiome

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. Gacesa ◽  
A. Kurilshikov ◽  
A. Vich Vila ◽  
T. Sinha ◽  
M.A.Y. Klaassen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Gut Microbiome ◽  
Early Life ◽  
Medication Use ◽  
Physical And Mental Health ◽  
Generational Cohort ◽  
Comprehensive Overview ◽  
Bacterial Composition ◽  
Associated Bacteria ◽  
Health And Disease

AbstractThe gut microbiome is associated with diverse diseases, but the universal signature of an (un)healthy microbiome remains elusive and there is a need to understand how genetics, exposome, lifestyle and diet shape the microbiome in health and disease. To fill this gap, we profiled bacterial composition, function, antibiotic resistance and virulence factors in the gut microbiomes of 8,208 Dutch individuals from a three-generational cohort comprising 2,756 families. We then correlated this to 241 host and environmental factors, including physical and mental health, medication use, diet, socioeconomic factors and childhood and current exposome. We identify that the microbiome is primarily shaped by environment and cohousing. Only ∼13% of taxa are heritable, which are enriched with highly prevalent and health-associated bacteria. By identifying 2,856 associations between microbiome and health, we find that seemingly unrelated diseases share a common signature that is independent of comorbidities. Furthermore, we identify 7,519 associations between microbiome features and diet, socioeconomics and early life and current exposome, of which numerous early-life and current factors are particularly linked to the microbiome. Overall, this study provides a comprehensive overview of gut microbiome and the underlying impact of heritability and exposures that will facilitate future development of microbiome-targeted therapies.

Importance of Preexisting Physical Factors in the Development of Dermatological and Muscular Lesions During Hiking

2019 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
pp. 161-170 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ana Maria Pérez Pico ◽  
Ester Mingorance Álvarez ◽  
Nuria Caballé Cervigón ◽  
Raquel Mayordomo Acevedo
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Longitudinal Study ◽  
Systemic Disease ◽  
Skin Lesions ◽  
Physical Factors ◽  
Physical And Mental Health ◽  
Intrinsic Factors ◽  
Mental Health Benefits ◽  
Foot Lesions ◽  
Muscle Lesions

Hiking has become very popular due to the physical and mental health benefits it provides. Skin lesions may occur with hiking and various factors contribute to their development. Although some lesions may appear to have little importance, something as simple as chaffing can cause serious ulcers in people with at-risk feet. Few studies have analyzed preexisting physical characteristics in hiking and addressed the development of lesions in hikers. This observational and longitudinal study examines the development of foot lesions during hiking, taking into account the influence of existing skin disorders, nail disorders, and/or toe deformities and other intrinsic factors of participants. The feet of 109 hikers doing a 29.6-km hike were analyzed, considering the intrinsic factors of participants and the possible influence of these factors in the development of foot lesions during the walk. The results show that some preexisting physical factors of participants such as gender, existing systemic disease, preexisting keratosis, dermatosis, nontraumatic and traumatic onychopathies, and toe deformities significantly predispose to the development of skin lesions. These factors also predispose to muscle lesions except for nontraumatic and traumatic onychopathies and toe deformities. Due to the influence of preexisting physical factors, such as preexisting keratosis, dermatosis, and toe deformities, in the development of foot lesions in hikers, it is worthwhile and advisable to check these factors before a hike to reduce the incidence of foot disorders. Ensuring adequate podiatry treatment a few days before the walk and warmup of muscles properly before starting are recommended.

PREVALENCE AND CORRELATES OF THE PREMENSTRUAL SYNDROME IN ADOLESCENCE

PEDIATRICS ◽  
1994 ◽  
Vol 93 (2) ◽  
pp. 302-302
Author(s):  
Shyamala Nada Raja ◽  
Michael Feehan ◽  
Warren R. Stanton ◽  
Rob McGee
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Longitudinal Study ◽  
Health Status ◽  
Premenstrual Syndrome ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Maternal Influence ◽  
Physical And Mental Health ◽  
Perceived Health Status ◽  
Health And Development ◽  
Old Females

In a longitudinal study of their health and development, 384 15-year-old females reported their experience of symptoms indicative of premenstrual syndrome (PMS). The prevalence of these symptoms is reported and a group of adolescents is identified with the syndrome (14%). PMS was associated with current self-reported anxiety, inattention, and poor health. Preadolescent self-report and maternal ratings of physical and mental health did not significantly predict adolescent PMS. The results suggest that the experience of PMS in adolescence may be mediated by perceived health status; the roles of mental health and maternal influence in the development of adolescent PMS may be minimal.

scholarly journals Experiences and Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Students and Academics in Health Care Education in Universiti Brunei Darussalam

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fazean Idris ◽  
Ihsan Zulkipli ◽  
Khadizah Abdul Mumin ◽  
Rohaiza Ahmad ◽  
Shahid Mitha ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Online Teaching ◽  
Response Rate ◽  
Academic Staff ◽  
Health Science ◽  
Physical And Mental Health ◽  
Negative Experiences ◽  
Brunei Darussalam ◽  
Positive Experiences

Abstract Background: In keeping with nation-wide efforts to contain the spread of COVID-19, Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD) made the move towards online teaching to ensure students continue to receive their education while minimizing the risks of exposure and community spread of COVID-19. We investigated teaching and learning experiences, physical and mental health of undergraduate students and academic staff during the COVID-19 pandemic.Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional study on undergraduate students and academic staff in a health science faculty using a self-developed pretested questionnaire through anonymous online data collection method.Results: 56 academics (100% response rate) and 279 students (83.3% response rate) participated. The positive experiences as reported by students include: becoming independent (72.8%), adapting to online learning (67.4%) and sudden changes (62.0%), learning to manage scheduling (58.8%), and being self-motivated (57.7%); while academics’ positive experiences included new teaching techniques (50.0%), flexible schedules (50.0%), remote teaching (48.2%) and improved teaching tools (46.4%). Students reported negative experiences as being distracted at home (72.0%), feeling of uncertainty with regards to examinations (66.7%), and getting a slow response from lecturers (55.6%). With regards to health, both students and academics reported stress, anxiety, loneliness, back problems, and eye strain.Conclusion: In this challenging period towards an abrupt shift to online teaching, students and academic staff of UBD identified both positive and negative experiences including the impact on their physical and mental health. Our findings are important to provide the evidence for online pedagogical benefits and can serve to promote the enhancement and adaptation of digital technology in education. Our findings also aim to promote the importance of addressing physical and mental health issues of the university community’s well-being through provision of emotional and mental health support and appropriate programs.

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