Prevalence of comorbidities between mood and anxiety disorders: associated factors in a population sample of young adults in southern Brazil

This research aims to evaluate factors associated with the presence of comorbidities between mood and anxiety disorders in young adults aged 18 to 24 years, from Pelotas, Rio Grande do Sul State, Brazil. This was a cross-sectional, population-based study with a probabilistic sample by conglomerates. The Mini International Neuropsychiatric Interview (MINI) was used to assess mood and anxiety disorders. The prevalence of mental disorders in the sample (n = 1,561) was of 26.8% of which 9.7% had comorbidities between mood and anxiety disorders. The prevalence of comorbidities on mood and anxiety disorders is almost three times higher among women than men (p < 0.001). Lower education levels, socioeconomic status (p < 0.001) and a history of divorced parents (p < 0.050) was associated with comorbidities between mood and anxiety disorders. The main conclusion is that social factors are highly associated with comorbidities between mood and anxiety disorders. Prevention strategies on mental health should focus particularly on women in vulnerable social conditions.

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The association between subclinical hypothyroidism and TPOAb positivity with infertility in a population-based study: Tehran thyroid study (TTS)

BMC Endocrine Disorders ◽

10.1186/s12902-021-00773-y ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 21 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Batul Birjandi ◽

Fahimeh Ramezani Tehrani ◽

Atieh Amouzegar ◽

Maryam Tohidi ◽

Razieh Bidhendi Yarandi ◽

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Keyword(s):

Thyroid Autoimmunity ◽

Population Based ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Population Based Study ◽

History Of ◽

Autoimmune Condition ◽

Biochemical Measurements ◽

Adverse Pregnancy ◽

Adjusted Logistic Regression

Abstract Background Thyroid autoimmunity(TAI) is the most prevalent autoimmune condition in women of fertile age. There are increasing data regarding the association of thyroid dysfunction and thyroid autoimmunity with adverse pregnancy outcomes but there is no consensus regarding infertility and TPOAb positivity; thus we aimed to evaluate the association between thyroid TPOAb positivity and infertility in females and males in a population-based study (TTS). Methods Cross-sectional study of 3197 female and male participants in Tehran Thyroid Study (TTS) at the framework of the Tehran Lipid and Glucose Study (TLGS). Data included biochemical measurements and a self-administered questionnaire. Results A total of 12,823 cases in phase 4, 3719 cases (2108 female and 1611 male) were analyzed. The mean TSH of the infertile female and male was 2.52 ± 2.68 μIU/ml and 3.24 ± 10.26 μIU/ml respectively. The TPO median(IQR) of women with and without a history of infertility were 6.05 (3.30–13.96)and 6.04 (3.17–11.15);(P = 0.613), they were 5.08 (3.20–125.68) and 5.31 (3.93–125.68);(P = 0.490) in male participants, respectively. Results of crude and adjusted logistic regression analysis of the development of infertility by thyroid function and TPOAb, except for fT4 in male subjects, depicted no association between infertility and other variables in both crude and adjusted models. Conclusion Based on the result, thyroid autoimmunity was not associated with infertility in both females and males.

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Alcohol consumption and self-rated health among older people: population-based study in Sweden

Journal of Public Health ◽

10.1093/pubmed/fdz168 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 42 (4) ◽

pp. 756-765 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Jim Lindström ◽

Charlotta Hellström ◽

Bo Simonsson ◽

Anu Molarius

Keyword(s):

Alcohol Consumption ◽

Older People ◽

Population Sample ◽

Population Based ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Lower Probability ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Population Based Study ◽

Self Rated Health ◽

Random Population Sample

Abstract Objective To analyse alcohol consumption and its association with self-rated health among a representative sample of older people in mid-Sweden. Background Over the past decades, alcohol consumption has increased in the older population in Sweden, but few studies have investigated the association between alcohol consumption and self-rated health in this group. The aim was therefore to investigate alcohol consumption and self-rated health among older Swedes. Methods The study is based on a cross-sectional study of 11,716 men and women, 65 years and over, answering a survey questionnaire sent to a random population sample in mid-Sweden in 2012. We assessed alcohol consumption with AUDIT-C and its association with self-rated health using logistic regression analysis, adjusting for age, economic situation, educational level, BMI, physical activity, social support and medication use. Results Men (83%) were more prone to drink alcohol compared to women (71%). The prevalence of risk drinking was about 2% for both genders. Alcohol consumption declined with age. Moderate consumption of alcohol was associated with lower probability of poor self-rated health compared to non-drinking with an adjusted odds ratio 0.64 (95% confidence interval: 0.54-0.76) for men and 0.68 (0.59-0.79) for women. Conclusion Since the study was cross-sectional the direction of the association could not be determined, and the results should not be interpreted as an argument for promoting alcohol consumption among older people.

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Psychoactive substance abuse and dependence and its association with anxiety disorders: a population-based study of young adults in Brazil

Brazilian Journal of Psychiatry ◽

10.1590/1516-4446-2017-2258 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 40 (4) ◽

pp. 349-353 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Mariana B. de Matos ◽

Christian L. de Mola ◽

Jéssica P. Trettim ◽

Karen Jansen ◽

Ricardo A. da Silva ◽

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Keyword(s):

Substance Abuse ◽

Young Adults ◽

Anxiety Disorders ◽

Population Based ◽

Psychoactive Substance ◽

Population Based Study

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Prevalence of ADHD and Its Comorbidities in a Population-Based Sample

Journal of Attention Disorders ◽

10.1177/1087054719886372 ◽

2019 ◽

pp. 108705471988637 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Mohammad-Reza Mohammadi ◽

Hadi Zarafshan ◽

Ali Khaleghi ◽

Nastaran Ahmadi ◽

Zahra Hooshyari ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Anxiety Disorders ◽

Psychiatric Hospitalization ◽

Neurodevelopmental Disorder ◽

Population Based ◽

High Rate ◽

Sample Population ◽

Population Based Study ◽

Oppositional Defiant ◽

History Of ◽

Population Based Survey

Objective: We aimed to investigate the prevalence of ADHD and its comorbidities and some associated demographic factors in a large sample population-based study. Method: As part of a population-based survey among 30,532 children and adolescents between 6 and 18 years, we used K-SADS-PL to screen and detect ADHD and its comorbidities. Results: The prevalence of ADHD was 4%, with more prevalence among boys (5.2% vs. 2.7%), younger participants, urban residents, and offspring of mothers who had a history of psychiatric hospitalization. Anxiety disorders (37.9%) and behavioral disorders (31%) are the most prevalent group of comorbidities, and oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) is the most prevalent comorbid disorder (26.1%). Mood disorders and anxiety disorders are more common among girls, but conduct disorder has a higher rate among boys. Conclusion: ADHD is a common neurodevelopmental disorder which is accompanied by several comorbid conditions. The high rate of comorbidities makes it complicated and difficult to manage.

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Prevalence and determinants of cataract surgical coverage in India: findings from a population-based study

International Journal of Community Medicine and Public Health ◽

10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20170050 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 4 (2) ◽

pp. 320 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Balasubramaniam Bharath ◽

Sannapaneni Krishnaiah ◽

Ahmed Imtiaz ◽

Ramanathan V. Ramani

Keyword(s):

Cataract Surgery ◽

Uttar Pradesh ◽

Population Based ◽

P Value ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Multivariable Logistic Regression Model ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Population Based Study ◽

Factors Influencing ◽

History Of

Background: Cataract is the leading cause of avoidable blindness in most parts of developing world, including India. The objectives were to assess cataract surgical coverage (CSC) and investigate the determinants for CSC among people aged 50 years or older in India.Methods: A population-based, cross-sectional survey was conducted to include 2023 residents aged ≥50 years old from 72 clusters of 20 districts in six states from various parts of India. Presenting visual acuity (VA), history of cataract surgery and operable cataract were assessed by trained professionals. Prevalence of CSC and factors influencing cataract surgery (CS) were studied in the multivariable logistic regression model. A two-sided p-value of <0.05 was considered to be statistically significant.Results: Cataract surgery was done in 478 (23.6%) people in both eyes. Using VA<6/18 cut-off, the CSC was estimated as 67.2% in persons. In LR model, increased age was significantly associated with increased CS (P<0.0001). The odds of prevalence of CS was significantly lower in Uttar Pradesh; adjusted Odds Ratio (OR), 0.59; (95% CI: 0.36-0.95; p=0.032) and in persons with diabetes; OR: 0.61; (95% CI: 0.38-0.94; p=0.028).Conclusions: Cataract surgical need is currently not being met in India and the increasing prevalence of diabetes is an additional major challenge in addressing the gap in CS.

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Serum GDNF levels and anxiety disorders in a population-based study of young adults

Clinica Chimica Acta ◽

10.1016/j.cca.2018.06.017 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 485 ◽

pp. 21-25 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Fernanda Pedrotti Moreira ◽

Carolina David Wiener ◽

Karen Jansen ◽

Luis Valmor Portela ◽

Diogo R. Lara ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Young Adults ◽

Anxiety Disorders ◽

Population Based ◽

Population Based Study

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Association of executive function impairment, history of falls and physical performance in older adults: A cross-sectional population-based study in Eastern France

The journal of nutrition health & aging ◽

10.1007/s12603-013-0045-4 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 17 (8) ◽

pp. 661-665 ◽

Cited By ~ 15

Author(s):

Susan W. Muir ◽

O. Beauchet ◽

M. Montero-Odasso ◽

C. Annweiler ◽

B. Fantino ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Older Adults ◽

Executive Function ◽

Physical Performance ◽

Population Based ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Population Based Study ◽

Function Impairment ◽

History Of ◽

Executive Function Impairment

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Migraine with aura is associated with impaired colour vision: Results from the cross-sectional German DMKG headache study

Cephalalgia ◽

10.1177/0333102414547136 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 35 (6) ◽

pp. 508-515

Author(s):

TP Jürgens ◽

K Berger ◽

A Straube ◽

L Khil

Keyword(s):

Colour Vision ◽

Cortical Excitability ◽

Smoking Status ◽

Head Injuries ◽

Population Based ◽

Sensory Testing ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Colour Perception ◽

Population Based Study ◽

History Of

Background Hypersensitivity to light, noise and odour are pivotal clinical characteristics of migraine associated with enhanced cortical excitability and dysfunctional habituation. However, little is known about the integrity of basic sensory functioning in migraine on a population-based level. Methods A total of 129 participants with migraine (105 without aura, MwoA, 24 with aura, MA) and 522 healthy controls without headache 12 months prior to baseline were included from a sample of the DMKG study and underwent standardised clinical sensory testing of smell, taste, hearing and vision. Results After adjustment for age, sex, smoking status and history of head injuries, the chance of impaired colour perception was significantly higher in MA compared to controls (odds ratio, OR = 3.20; 95% CI = 1.20–8.53) and MwoA (OR = 3.62; 95% CI = 1.31–9.97). Compared to MwoA, MA also had an increased chance of smell (OR = 3.20; 95% CI = 0.98–10.42) and taste (OR = 2.58; 95% CI = 0.90–7.40) impairment. Conclusions In this cross-sectional, population-based study on sensory functioning in migraine participants, colour vision was impaired interictally in MA compared to MwoA and controls.

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