Mental health problems in the 10thgrade and non-completion of upper secondary school: the mediating role of grades in a population-based longitudinal study

Background: Pre-operative patients are not only suffering from physical and physiological symptoms but they might have psychological issues which may lead to mental health issues. However, different psychosocial factors may help in managing the mental health problems in pre-operative patients. Purpose: This study was aimed to investigate the mediating role of perceived social support on mental health problems in pre-operative patients. Methodology: The sample of the study consisted of 180 participants who were going to get their major surgery done in a week including 51% men and 49% women between the ages of 18-35 years. The participants were presented with a questionnaire including a demographics sheet and three Urdu translated scales as Self -Compassion Scale, Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support, and Depression Anxiety and Stress Scale. Results: The results indicated that there was a significant negative correlation between self-compassion/perceived social support and mental health problems in pre-operative patients. The Pearson Product-Moment Correlation indicated a significant relationship among self-compassion, perceived social support, and mental health problems. Conclusion: The current study spotlighted the importance of the pre-operative time in young adults and the dire need for counseling services to be provided to the patients in this crucial time to enhance the chances of post-operative recovery and wellbeing of the patients. Key words: Self-compassion, Perceive Social Support, Mental Health problems, Pre-operative patients, Major Surgery, young adulthood Citation: Safdar S, Rafiq M. Mediating role of perceived social support on mental health problems in pre-operative patients. Anaesth. pain intensive care 2021;25(1):63–70; DOI: 10.35975/apic.v25i1.1442 Received: 2 December 2020, Reviewed: 1 January 2021, Accepted: 2 January 2021

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Development of Mental Health Problems and Overweight Between Ages 4 and 11 Years: A Population-Based Longitudinal Study of Australian Children

Academic Pediatrics ◽

10.1016/j.acap.2012.12.001 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 13 (2) ◽

pp. 159-167 ◽

Cited By ~ 17

Author(s):

Pauline W. Jansen ◽

Fiona K. Mensah ◽

Susan A. Clifford ◽

Henning Tiemeier ◽

Jan M. Nicholson ◽

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Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

Longitudinal Study ◽

Mental Health Problems ◽

Population Based ◽

Health Problems

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Effects of the Family Bereavement Program on Academic Outcomes, Educational Expectations and Job Aspirations 6 Years Later: The Mediating Role of Parenting and Youth Mental Health Problems

Journal of Abnormal Child Psychology ◽

10.1007/s10802-014-9905-6 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 43 (2) ◽

pp. 229-241 ◽

Cited By ~ 9

Author(s):

Erin N. Schoenfelder ◽

Jenn-Yun Tein ◽

Sharlene Wolchik ◽

Irwin N. Sandler

Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

Academic Outcomes ◽

Mental Health Problems ◽

Youth Mental Health ◽

Educational Expectations ◽

Health Problems ◽

Mediating Role ◽

The Family

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Longitudinal changes in mental health and the COVID-19 pandemic: evidence from the UK Household Longitudinal Study

Psychological Medicine ◽

10.1017/s0033291720004432 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 1-10

Author(s):

Michael Daly ◽

Angelina R. Sutin ◽

Eric Robinson

Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

Longitudinal Study ◽

Mental Health Problems ◽

General Health Questionnaire ◽

Population Based ◽

Health Problems ◽

Economic Effects ◽

Longitudinal Changes ◽

Percentage Points ◽

The Uk

Abstract Background The COVID-19 pandemic has had a range of negative social and economic effects that may contribute to a rise in mental health problems. In this observational population-based study, we examined longitudinal changes in the prevalence of mental health problems from before to during the COVID-19 crisis and identified subgroups that are psychologically vulnerable during the pandemic. Methods Participants (N = 14 393; observations = 48 486) were adults drawn from wave 9 (2017–2019) of the nationally representative United Kingdom Household Longitudinal Study (UKHLS) and followed-up across three waves of assessment in April, May, and June 2020. Mental health problems were assessed using the 12-item General Health Questionnaire (GHQ-12). Results The population prevalence of mental health problems (GHQ-12 score ⩾3) increased by 13.5 percentage points from 24.3% in 2017–2019 to 37.8% in April 2020 and remained elevated in May (34.7%) and June (31.9%) 2020. All sociodemographic groups examined showed statistically significant increases in mental health problems in April 2020. The increase was largest among those aged 18–34 years (18.6 percentage points, 95% CI 14.3–22.9%), followed by females and high-income and education groups. Levels of mental health problems subsequently declined between April and June 2020 but remained significantly above pre-COVID-19 levels. Additional analyses showed that the rise in mental health problems observed throughout the COVID-19 pandemic was unlikely to be due to seasonality or year-to-year variation. Conclusions This study suggests that a pronounced and prolonged deterioration in mental health occurred as the COVID-19 pandemic emerged in the UK between April and June 2020.

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