scholarly journals Assessment of mental health status among adolescent school children in Karnataka

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 63-66
Author(s):  
Srividya J ◽  
Apoorva E Patel ◽  
Sunil Kumar D R ◽  
Suresh V C
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Health Status ◽  
Physical Health ◽  
Private School ◽  
School Administrators ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Mental Health Status ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Educational Domain ◽  
Care Givers

India has the largest population of adolescents in the world (1/5th of world’s adolescents)with4-33% prevalence of mental health disorders. The present study was conducted to assess the mental health status of adolescent school going children in Karnataka. A cross sectional study was conducted among 375 adolescent school going children aged 10-15 years in a private school in Karnataka (June-August 2019). Students were interviewed by pretested questionnaire after obtaining informed assent from the school administrators and primary care givers. The questionnaire included 4 different domains viz., Educational, Physical health, Emotional and Social factors. Scores ranged between 0 – 41 and interpreted as higher the scores better the mental health status of student. Data was analyzed using SPSS software version 24.Out of 375 participants, 48.8% were girls and 51.2% were boys with mean age of 12.7 yrs. Overall 12.5% students had abnormal mental health status, which was more among girls (15.4%) compared to boys (9.9%) and it was statistically significant (p < 0.021). Of 4 domains, physical health factor was most affected (17.3%), followed by educational factor (15%). Gender-wise, educational domain was most affected among boys (17.7%, p = 0.034) and physical health domain among girls (20.2%, p<0.001), which was statistically significant.This study shows that abnormal mental health status is prevalent among adolescents and more among girls. Of the 4 domains, Physical health was most affected. This problem needs addressal with well defined school-based intervention programs.

scholarly journals Self-perceived Workplace Discrimination and Mental Health Among Immigrant Workers in Italy: a Cross-sectional Study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anteo Di Napoli ◽  
Alessandra Rossi ◽  
Francesca Baralla ◽  
Martina Ventura ◽  
Rosaria Gatta ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Health Status ◽  
Physical Health ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Equation Model ◽  
Mental Health Status ◽  
Workplace Discrimination ◽  
Cross Sectional

Abstract Background: The process of immigration is associated with poor mental and physical health. While the workplace represents an important context of social integration, previous studies evaluating the effect of discrimination experienced in the workplace found worse mental health status among immigrants. The aim of this study was to investigate whether self-perceived workplace discrimination has any role in the mental health status of immigrants living and working in Italy, evaluating the contribution of other personal experiences, such as loneliness and life satisfaction.Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted on a sample of 12,408 immigrants (aged 15-64) living and working in Italy. Data derived from the first national survey on immigrants carried out by the Italian National Institute of Statistics (Istat). Mental health status was measured through the Mental Component Summary (MCS) of the SF-12 questionnaire. A linear multivariate linear regression was carried out to evaluate the association between mental health status, self-perceived workplace discrimination, and sociodemographic factors; a structural equation model was used to test hypothesized relationships shown in a conceptual path analysis model.Results: Worse mental health status was independently (p<0.001) associated with self-perceived workplace discrimination (β:-1.873), self-perceived loneliness (β:-3.021), level of life satisfaction (β:-2.775), and physical health status (β:-0.088). As confirmed by the structural equation model, the effect of self-perceived workplace discrimination on MCS was mediated by the other factors considered: self-perceived loneliness (13.6%), level of life satisfaction (13.6%), and physical health status (3.9%).Conclusions: Our study suggests that self-perceived workplace discrimination is associated with worse mental health status in immigrant workers through personal experiences in the workplace and explains the effect of the exposure to workplace discrimination on immigrants’ psychological well-being. Our findings suggest that an overall public health response is needed to facilitate the social integration of immigrants and their access to health services, particularly those services that address mental health issues.

scholarly journals Self-perceived workplace discrimination and mental health among immigrant workers in Italy: a cross-sectional study

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Anteo Di Napoli ◽  
Alessandra Rossi ◽  
Francesca Baralla ◽  
Martina Ventura ◽  
Rosaria Gatta ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Health Status ◽  
Physical Health ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Mental Health Status ◽  
Workplace Discrimination ◽  
Immigrant Workers ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Personal Experiences

Abstract Background The process of immigration is associated with poor mental and physical health. While the workplace represents an important context of social integration, previous studies evaluating the effect of discrimination experienced in the workplace found worse mental health status among immigrants. The aim of this study was to investigate whether self-perceived workplace discrimination has any role in the mental health status of immigrants living and working in Italy, evaluating the contribution of other personal experiences, such as loneliness and life satisfaction. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted on a sample of 12,408 immigrants (aged 15–64) living and working in Italy. Data were derived from the first national survey on immigrants carried out by the Italian National Institute of Statistics (Istat). Mental health status was measured through the Mental Component Summary (MCS) of the SF-12 questionnaire. A linear multivariate linear regression was carried out to evaluate the association between mental health status, self-perceived workplace discrimination, and sociodemographic factors; path analysis was used to quantify the mediation effect of self-perceived loneliness, level of life satisfaction, and the Physical Component Summary (PCS). Results Mental health status was inversely associated (p < 0.001) with self-perceived workplace discrimination (β:-1.737), self-perceived loneliness (β:-2.653), and physical health status (β:-0.089); it was directly associated with level of life satisfaction (β:1.122). As confirmed by the path analysis, the effect of self-perceived workplace discrimination on MCS was mediated by the other factors considered: self-perceived loneliness (11.9%), level of life satisfaction (20.7%), and physical health status (3.9%). Conclusions Our study suggests that self-perceived workplace discrimination is associated with worse mental health status in immigrant workers through personal experiences in the workplace and explains the effect of the exposure to workplace discrimination on immigrants’ psychological well-being. Our findings suggest that an overall public health response is needed to facilitate the social integration of immigrants and their access to health services, particularly those services that address mental health issues.

scholarly journals Correction to: Mental health status among family members of health care workers in Ningbo, China, during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak: a cross-sectional study

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yuchen Ying ◽  
Liemin Ruan ◽  
Fanqian Kong ◽  
Binbin Zhu ◽  
Yunxin Ji ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Health Status ◽  
Health Care Workers ◽  
Family Members ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Mental Health Status ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Care Workers

An amendment to this paper has been published and can be accessed via the original article.

scholarly journals Parental mental health during COVID-19 pandemic in Tamil Nadu: a cross sectional study

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (12) ◽  
pp. 6047
Author(s):  
Hari Krishnan R. ◽  
Hanitha Rajasekar ◽  
Suganthi S.
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Health Status ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Poor Mental Health ◽  
Mental Health Status ◽  
Online Classes ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Parental Mental Health ◽  
Cross Sectional

Background: The whole world became still, when a major pandemic COVID-19 started its toll across all developed and developing countries. It has caused both physical and emotional disturbances among all age groups. This study was done to evaluate the parental mental health in COVID-19 as this group is not given much importance. The major mental health problems associated with COVID-19 among parents are due to online classes which has caused depression, anxiety and stress.Methods: A cross-sectional study done among all parents, especially those of whose children are attending online class were included in the study. Convenient sampling was used to select 204 participants, GHQ 12 questionnaire was used for data collection on mental health status among parents.Results: Overall prevalence of parents with better mental health <19 was 108 (52.9%) and prevalence of parents with poor mental health >19 was 96 (47.1%).Conclusions: This study concluded that parental age of 31 to 40 years who are employed and have children studying in primary school to have a poor mental health status. The most important contributing factors for poor parental health were online classes for children and work place stress.

scholarly journals Self-assessment of the mental health status in older adults in Poland: a cross-sectional study

2017 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mateusz Cybulski ◽  
Lukasz Cybulski ◽  
Elzbieta Krajewska-Kulak ◽  
Urszula Cwalina
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Health Status ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Mental Health Status ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Self Assessment ◽  
Cross Sectional

scholarly journals An assessment of mental health status of physicians working in medical college hospitals of Dhaka city

2020 ◽  
Vol 32 (2) ◽  
pp. 37-39
Author(s):  
Kazi Mahbubul Haque ◽  
Md Shafiqul Islam ◽  
Saida Sharmin
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mental Illness ◽  
Health Status ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Mental Health Status ◽  
Dhaka City ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Medical College ◽  
The Impact

Mental health status is often ignored in our country. Even many health care professionals commonly ignore the impact of mental illness on both daily and professional lives, which may lead to dire consequences. The purpose of this study was to find the mental health status of physicians working in medical college hospitals of Dhaka city. A cross sectional study was conducted from January to December 2015 for this purpose among 215 number of respondents selected conveniently. Data were collected from 210 physicians by face-to face interview using a semi structured questionnaire containing 4DSQ (Four-Dimensional Symptom Questionnaire), socio economic and other variables. The prevalence of mental illness was calculated according to the scoring system of the scale. Mental illness prevalence was as follows: distress 20%, Anxiety 15.7%, Depression 15.2% and Somatization 8.6%. Majority of the respondents were interns and below 30 years of age. However, in light of current pandemic situation, regular assessment of health personnel’s mental health is needed more than ever. Bang J Psychiatry 2018;32(2): 37-39

scholarly journals Self-perceived Workplace Discrimination And Mental Health Among Immigrant Workers In Italy: A Cross-sectional Study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anteo Di Napoli ◽  
Alessandra Rossi ◽  
Francesca Baralla ◽  
Martna Ventura ◽  
Rosaria Gatta ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Health Status ◽  
Physical Health ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Equation Model ◽  
Mental Health Status ◽  
Workplace Discrimination ◽  
Cross Sectional

Abstract Background: Immigration process is associated with poor mental and physical health. The workplace represents an important context of social integration, and previous studies, that evaluated the effect of discrimination experienced at workplace, found worse mental health status among immigrants. The aim of this study investigated the association between self-perceived workplace discrimination and other personal experiences, like self-perceived loneliness, level of life satisfaction, and physical health and mental well-being among immigrants in Italy.Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted on a sample of 12,408 immigrants (aged 15-64) living and working in Italy. Data derived from the first national survey on immigrants carried out by the Italian National Institute of Statistics (Istat). Mental health status was measured through the mental component summary (MCS) of the SF-12 questionnaire. A linear multivariate regression was carried out to evaluate the association between mental health status, self-perceived workplace discrimination, and sociodemographic factors; a structural equation model was used to test hypothesized relationships shown in a conceptual path analysis model.Results: Worse mental health status was independently (p<0.001) associated with self-perceived workplace discrimination (β:-1.873), self-perceived loneliness (β:-3.021), level of life satisfaction (β:-2.775), and physical health status (β:-0.088). As confirmed by structural equation model, the self-perceived workplace discrimination effect on MCS was mediated by the other factors considered: self-perceived loneliness (13.6%), level of life satisfaction (13.6%), and physical health status (3.9%).Conclusions: Our study suggest that self-perceived workplace discrimination is associated with worse mental health status in immigrant workers. These results support the hypothesis that self-perceived workplace discrimination may affect mental health status through personal experiences in the workplace and explain the effect of the exposure to workplace discrimination on immigrants’ psychological well-being. Our findings suggest that an overall public health response to facilitate the social integration of immigrants and their access to health services, in particular those dedicated to addressing mental health issues.

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