scholarly journals Evaluating the association of self-reported psychological distress and self-rated health on survival times among women with breast cancer in the U.S.

PLoS ONE ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (12) ◽  
pp. e0260481
Author(s):  
Oluwaseun John Adeyemi ◽  
Tasha Leimomi Gill ◽  
Rajib Paul ◽  
Larissa Brunner Huber
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Psychological Distress ◽  
Health Status ◽  
Health Care Access ◽  
Breast Cancer Diagnosis ◽  
Good Health ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Outcome Variable ◽  
Survival Times ◽  
Self Rated Health

Background Psychological distress and self-rated health status may create additional complexities in patients already diagnosed with breast cancer. This study aims to assess the association of self-report-based assessment of psychological distress and self-rated health on survival times among women with breast cancer diagnoses. Methods Seventeen-year data from the Integrated Public Use Microdata Series—National Health Interview Survey (IPUMS-NHIS) were pooled and analyzed. Women who were aged 30 to 64 years old, with breast cancer diagnosis were selected (n = 2,819). The outcome variable was time to death. The independent variables were self-reported assessment of psychological distress and self-rated health. Psychological distress was defined using the Kessler-6 scale while self-rated health was measured on a 3-point Likert scale: Poor, Fair, and Good-to-Excellent (referred to as good for brevity). We computed unadjusted and adjusted hazard ratios (HR) using Cox-Proportional Hazard regression models with sociodemographic characteristics and measures of health care access used as potential confounders. Significance was set at alpha = 0.05. Results Women with breast cancer assessed as having psychological distress had 46% (Adjusted HR: 1.46; 95% CI: 1.02–2.09) increased risks of mortality. Also, women who rated their health as poor or fair had a significantly elevated mortality risk (Poor Health: Adjusted HR: 3.05; 95% CI: 2.61–4.69; Fair Health: Adjusted HR: 1.83; 95% CI: 1.43–2.35) as compared to women with good health status. Conclusions Self-reported psychological distress and fair and poor self-rated health are associated with reduced survival times among women with breast cancer diagnoses.

Do knowledge about sodium, health status by self-report, and having hypertension predict sodium consumption behaviors among Southern California hospital employees?

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lia D’Addario ◽  
Tony Kuo ◽  
Brenda Robles
Keyword(s):  
Health Status ◽  
Salt Intake ◽  
Good Health ◽  
Hospital Staff ◽  
The United States ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Sodium Reduction ◽  
High Sodium ◽  
Hospital Employees ◽  
Sodium Consumption

Lay Summary A major problem in the United States is the overconsumption of high sodium foods. These foods often put people at higher risk of hypertension, heart disease, and stroke. Recent public health efforts have tackled this problem by making it easier to select/purchase healthier, lower sodium foods in different settings. Hospital employees are one such group that has been the focus of these interventions. Presently, little is known about what explains sodium-related dietary behaviors among hospital employees. To address this gap, we used data from a survey of hospital staff who were exposed to sodium reduction interventions in the workplace to examine how their knowledge, attitudes, and self-reported health status affected their sodium consumption. A key finding was being in “good health” and having the belief that salt intake matters for health predicted decreased sodium consumption among the survey participants. These and other study findings provide context and insights into ways in which further sodium reduction could be achieved among at-risk hospital employees.

Socio-demographic and clinical variables associated with psychological distress 1 and 3 years after breast cancer diagnosis

2016 ◽  
Vol 24 (9) ◽  
pp. 4017-4023 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sven Alfonsson ◽  
Erik Olsson ◽  
Timo Hursti ◽  
Marie Høyer Lundh ◽  
Birgitta Johansson
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Psychological Distress ◽  
Cancer Diagnosis ◽  
Breast Cancer Diagnosis ◽  
Clinical Variables

scholarly journals The effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on psychological stress in breast cancer patients

BMC Cancer ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Catharina Bartmann ◽  
Leah-Maria Fischer ◽  
Theresa Hübner ◽  
Max Müller-Reiter ◽  
Achim Wöckel ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Psychological Distress ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Psychological Stress ◽  
Psychological Health ◽  
Life Quality ◽  
Breast Cancer Diagnosis ◽  
Female Breast Cancer ◽  
Breast Cancer Patients ◽  
European Organization

Abstract Background The majority of breast cancer patients are severely psychologically affected by breast cancer diagnosis and subsequent therapeutic procedures. The COVID-19 pandemic and associated restrictions on public life have additionally caused significant psychological distress for much of the population. It is therefore plausible that breast cancer patients might be particularly susceptible to the additional psychological stress caused by the pandemic, increasing suffering. In this study we therefore aimed to assess the level of psychological distress currently experienced by a defined group of breast cancer patients in our breast cancer centre, compared to distress levels pre-COVID-19 pandemic. Methods Female breast cancer patients of all ages receiving either adjuvant, neoadjuvant, or palliative therapies were recruited for the study. All patients were screened for current or previous COVID-19 infection. The participants completed a self-designed COVID-19 pandemic questionnaire, the Stress and Coping Inventory (SCI), the National Comprehensive Cancer Network® (NCCN®) Distress Thermometer (DT), the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer (EORTC) QLQ C30, and the BR23. Results Eighty-two breast cancer patients were included. Therapy status and social demographic factors did not have a significant effect on the distress caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The results of the DT pre and during COVID-19 pandemic did not differ significantly. Using the self-designed COVID-19 pandemic questionnaire, we detected three distinct subgroups demonstrating different levels of concerns in relation to SARS-CoV-2. The subgroup with the highest levels of concern reported significantly decreased life quality, related parameters and symptoms. Conclusions This monocentric study demonstrated that the COVID-19 pandemic significantly affected psychological health in a subpopulation of breast cancer patients. The application of a self-created “COVID-19 pandemic questionnaire” could potentially be used to help identify breast cancer patients who are susceptible to increased psychological distress due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and therefore may need additional intensive psychological support. Trial registration DRKS-ID: DRKS00022507.

Physical activity following a breast cancer diagnosis: Implications for self-rated health and cancer-related symptoms

2015 ◽  
Vol 19 (6) ◽  
pp. 680-685 ◽  
Author(s):  
Richard Bränström ◽  
Lena-Marie Petersson ◽  
Fredrik Saboonchi ◽  
Agneta Wennman-Larsen ◽  
Kristina Alexanderson
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Cancer Diagnosis ◽  
Breast Cancer Diagnosis ◽  
Self Rated Health

scholarly journals Factors Associated with Poor Self-rated Health in Machhapuchhre Rural Municipality of Kaski District, Nepal: A Cross-sectional Survey

2018 ◽  
Vol 11 (02) ◽  
pp. 34-40
Author(s):  
Bimala Sharma ◽  
S Wagle ◽  
N Shrestha ◽  
MP Bhatt ◽  
BR Tiwari
Keyword(s):  
Health Status ◽  
General Health ◽  
Adult Population ◽  
Household Survey ◽  
Outcome Variable ◽  
General Health Status ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Rural Municipality ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Self Rated Health

Introduction: Self-rated health reflects respondents’ overall perceptions of their general health status. It is a simple and reliable measure of general health status of the population. Objective: The objective of the study was to assess prevalence and associated factors of poor self-rated health among adult population in Machhapuchhre Rural Municipality of Kaski District, Nepal. Methods: A cross-sectional household survey was conducted among adult population at Machhapuchhre Rural Municipality. A structured questionnaire was used for the face to face interview. Household survey was conducted in July 2018. Self-rated health was measured by using a single question such as ‘In general, how would you rate your health?’ Responses were arranged along a five-point Likert-type scale: ‘excellent’, ‘good’, ‘fair’, ‘poor’ and very poor. The outcome variable was dichotomized as ‘good’ (excellent, good or fair) or ‘poor’ (poor or very poor). Chi-square test and multiple logistic regression analysis were performed; and odds ratios with corresponding 95% confidence intervals for poor self-rated health were presented. Results: Of total respondents, 13.2% respondents reported that they perceived their health as poor. Of the total, 14.3% respondents stated themselves as overweight and 8.8% mentioned they were unhappy. The study found that illiterate respondents, respondents with smoking habit and the individuals with poor psychological conditions were more likely to perceive their health as poor. Illiteracy, current smoking, perceived overweight, unhappiness, suicidal ideation and having depressed feeling were significant factors associated with poor self-rated health in the study. Conclusion: Education, health behavior and psychosocial health variables has important influences on self-rated health.

Vietnamese American Women’s Beliefs and Perceptions About Breast Cancer and Breast Cancer Screening: A Community-Based Participatory Study

2018 ◽  
Vol 29 (6) ◽  
pp. 555-562 ◽  
Author(s):  
Connie Kim Yen Nguyen-Truong ◽  
Kim Quy Vo Nguyen ◽  
Thai Hien Nguyen ◽  
Tuong Vy Le ◽  
Anthony My Truong ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Body Image ◽  
Health Care Access ◽  
Screening Method ◽  
Good Health ◽  
Community Based ◽  
American Women ◽  
Vietnamese American ◽  
Hispanic American Women

Introduction: Although breast cancer (BC) rates are declining in White non-Hispanic American women, they are increasing among Vietnamese American women (VAW) at 1.2% (95% confidence interval [0.1, 2.2]) per year. BC screening rates (64%) are below the national rates (81.1%). This article explores VAW’s beliefs about BC and screening. Method: Using community-based participatory qualitative descriptive methods, 40 VAW were recruited from Oregon, and four focus groups were conducted. A directed content analysis was used. Results: Main themes were as follows: deferred to a health care provider or relying on self-detection and symptoms; fear of BC versus fear of procedural pain; limited knowledge; motivation by observing others’ journey in BC death or survivorship; body image concern; “living carefree,” “good fortune—having good health”; and coverage for a mammogram expense means health care access. Discussion: Tailored interventions should address mammogram knowledge, fear, erroneous information, body image, fate and luck, and promoting access.

scholarly journals Is Childhood Disadvantage Temporary or Permanent? Evidence From the Study on Global Ageing and Adult Health in Ghana

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 336-336
Author(s):  
Paul Ayernor
Keyword(s):  
Socioeconomic Status ◽  
Health Status ◽  
Primary Education ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Good Health ◽  
Self Report ◽  
World Health ◽  
Adult Health ◽  
Logistic Regression Models ◽  
Childhood Socioeconomic Status

Abstract The paper assesses whether childhood socioeconomic status have a temporary or permanent effect on adult health status and well-being. The study uses cumulative inequality theory to explain disparity in health status and well-being at older ages in Ghana. Data comes from the 2007-2008 World Health Organization global study of ageing in Ghana (SAGE). The study utilizes wave 1 of the data, with retrospective questions about early childhood socioeconomic status. The study uses ordinal logistic regression models to assess the relationship between childhood socioeconomic status and self-report health on one hand and wellbeing on the another. The results show that father’s education is a significant predictor of health status and wellbeing at older ages. Specifically, the odds of reporting good and moderate health status and wellbeing are 1.29 and 2.22 times higher among older adults whose fathers have primary education or higher. As expected, the odds of reporting moderate or good health status and wellbeing decrease with increasing age and also for women. In terms of interaction effects, those aged 60-69 years whose fathers have primary education are less likely to report good and moderate health. In contrast, those who are aged 70-79 years old and have fathers with secondary or higher education are 2.51 times more likely to report good and moderate wellbeing. There is strong evidence of compensation among those who keep once or twice contact with social ties.

scholarly journals Gender Differences in the Prevalence of Mental Health, Psychological Distress and Psychotropic Medication Consumption in Spain: A Nationwide Population-Based Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (12) ◽  
pp. 6350
Author(s):  
Clara Maestre-Miquel ◽  
Ana López-de-Andrés ◽  
Zichen Ji ◽  
Javier de Miguel-Diez ◽  
Arturo Brocate ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Gender Differences ◽  
Psychological Distress ◽  
Health Status ◽  
Mental Disorders ◽  
Psychotropic Drug ◽  
Smoking Habit ◽  
Mental Health Status ◽  
Drug Consumption ◽  
Self Rated Health

Background: To assess gender differences in the prevalence of self-reported mental disorders, psychological distress and psychotropic drug consumption, and to identify sociodemographic and health-related variables associated with these conditions in the male and female population (aged ≥ 18 years). Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried on 22,141 subjects aged 18 and over, using data from the Spanish National Health Interview Survey 2017. Results: We found an overall prevalence of mental disorders, psychological distress and psychotropic drug consumption of 13.8%, 18.3% and 13.9%, respectively. After multivariable adjustment, women showed significantly increased probabilities of 1.74-fold for mental disorders, 1.26-fold for psychological distress and 1.26-fold for psychotropic drug consumption compared to men. Variables such as gender, age, nationality, marital status, educational level, self-rated health, the presence of different chronic disorders, alcohol consumption and smoking habit were independently associated with mental disorders, psychological distress and psychotropic drug consumption. Several variables showed a differential effect on mental health status and psychotropic drug consumption according to gender. Conclusions: Women suffer from mental disorders, experience psychological distress and consume psychotropic drugs significantly more than men in Spain. Possible explanations for these results may be related to differences in emotional processing, willingness to report diseases and even intrinsic biological traits. Screening for mental health status and psychotropic drug consumption should be considered, particularly in Spanish women, younger adults and individuals who are not married, are obese, have poor self-rated health, suffer from chronic diseases or have a smoking habit.

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