scholarly journals Effect of being religious on wellbeing in a predominantly atheist country: Explorative study on wellbeing, fitness, physical and mental health

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robin Kopecky ◽  
Silvia Boschetti ◽  
Jaroslav Flegr
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Romantic Relationship ◽  
Communist Regime ◽  
Physical And Mental Health ◽  
Considerable Impact ◽  
Communist Countries ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Being Religious

Despite a large volume of research on the impact of religion on different aspects of life, there is still a lack of studies from post-communist countries. In the current study, we aimed to fill this gap by investigating the relationship between religion and wellbeing, physical and mental health, education, sexual behavior and biological fitness among the Czech population. We managed to collect responses from 31633 participants and divided the sample into seven categories based on the type of religious belief and denomination (nonbelievers, believers without denomination, Catholics, Evangelicals, Hussites, Buddhists, Jews). We focused on the wellbeing as our main factor, which we define as composed of a number of sub-variables: physical and mental health, economic situation, self-attractiveness and the quality of the romantic relationship. In contrast to previous studies, we found a negative correlation between religiosity and physical and mental health. On the other hand, religiosity was connected to higher fitness, higher self-rated honesty and altruism, and lower sexual activity, which is in accord with the data from the western countries. Our findings suggest that even though Czechs had experienced years of oppression during the Communist regime, religion and religious beliefs still have considerable impact on their quality of life.

scholarly journals ABC framework of fear of COVID-19 for psychotherapeutic intervention in Nepal: a review

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dhirendra Paudel
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Stress Disorders ◽  
Physical And Mental Health ◽  
Primary Health Care Centers ◽  
Attending Physician ◽  
Anxiety Depression ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Health Care Centers ◽  
Different Levels

The COVID-19 pandemic is having an impact on physical and mental health. Most studies report the impact on mental health and mental distress during the pandemic. As a result of various stressors (such as lockdown, quarantines, and misinformation) there is heightened fear of a pandemic. The sufferer may experience a variety of symptoms of anxiety, depression, and even psychosis. In predisposed vulnerable individuals, fear of COVID-19 is perpetuating pain and dysfunction. This study discussed the ABC framework of fear and influencer to better understand the different levels of symptoms and interventions. There is an urgent need to integrate mental health into primary health-care centers. The attending physician should be aware of the stress disorders associated with the pandemic. This article introduces a handy and practical portrayal of the ABC framework that can be taught to individuals in distress during clinical visits to primary care centers providing awareness of the relationship between thinking, emotional and behavioral responses.

scholarly journals The impact of menopause on sleep disorders

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maria Luiza Franco de Oliveira ◽  
Maria Clara Lopes Rezende ◽  
Júlia Campos Fabri ◽  
Maria Julia Filgueiras Granato ◽  
Leandro Vespoli Campos
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Longitudinal Data ◽  
Sleep Disorders ◽  
Hot Flashes ◽  
Vasomotor Symptoms ◽  
Physical And Mental Health ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Health Objective

Introduction: Sleep disorders are one of the main complaints of women in transition from menopause, with a prevalence between 40% and 56%. However, regardless of the etiology, it is essential to assess the symptoms of insomnia in the context of menopause, as well as physical and mental health. Objective: To investigate the relationship between the transition from menopause to the causes of insomnia. Methodology: In April 2021, a literature review was carried out on MedLine using the descriptors “insomnia”, “menopause” and their respective synonyms, published in the last 5 years and available in full. Results: 157 articles were found, 4 of which were used in making this work. The precise mechanism of vasomotor symptoms is little known, but the hypothesis is that it results from a disturbance of the temperature regulating system in the hypothalamus, triggered by a decline in estrogen. Longitudinal data show that women with moderate to severe hot flashes are almost three times more likely to report frequent nighttime awakenings compared to women without hot flashes (HF). Conclusion: Therefore, HF is an important aspect of insomnia in the transition from menopause and is strongly associated with reports of interrupted sleep.

The Impact of Variable Factors on the Health-Related Quality of Life in the Elderly in Japan and Russia

2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 119-128
Author(s):  
Kirill Kosilov ◽  
Hiroki Amedzawa ◽  
Irina Kuzina ◽  
Vladimir Kuznetsov ◽  
Liliya Kosilova
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Mental Health ◽  
Physical Health ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Physical And Mental Health ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Living Together ◽  
Elderly Japanese ◽  
The Impact

Aim: The study of the impact of socio-economic, demographic factors and polymorbidity on the quality of life associated with health (HRQoL) in elderly people from Japan and Russia. Background: Factors affecting the quality of life of the elderly in both countries are poorly understood. Objective: Make a comparative analysis of factors affecting the quality of life of the elderly of both sexes in Japan and Russia. Methods: The age range in this study is 65-95 years old. For the study of HRQoL, a questionnaire Health Status Survey-Short Form 36v2 was used, including two main domains: physical and mental health. The level of polymorbidity was studied using CIRS-G. The linear regression model of the influence of variables upon HRQoL was calculated for SES, demographic characteristics, and morbidity. Results: Strong associations with HRQoL in the combined sample had a living together with relatives (r=6.94 (5.17-8.72) p<0,05), the incidence rate (r=8.50 (5.51-11.49), p<0.01) and the older age (r=5.39 (2.63-8.16), p<0,01.). The elderly inhabitants of Japan had a higher self-assessment for physical health in the age ranges 65-74 and over 85 years old (p<0.05), and a higher selfassessment of mental health at the age of 75-84 years old. Sixty-eight elderly Japanese and 48% Russians estimated their physical health as normal. Conclusion: The effect of living together, morbidity and age upon HRQoL is manifested equally strongly both among the inhabitants of Japan and among the Russians. The elderly Japanese estimate the state of physical and mental health as a whole higher than their Russian peers.

RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN QUALITY OF LIFE AND MENTAL HEALTH OF PEOPLE WITH TYPE II DIABETES IN RURALAREAS

2021 ◽  
pp. 35-37
Author(s):  
Selvakumar Jagannathan ◽  
Kannan Ramiah ◽  
Valarmathy Selvakumar
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Mental Health ◽  
Type Ii Diabetes ◽  
Well Being ◽  
World Health ◽  
Mental Condition ◽  
Type Ii ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Relationship

Background:For populations with chronic disease, measurement of QOLprovides a meaningful way to determine the impact of health care when cure is not possible. Revicki and colleagues (2000) dene QOL as "a broad range of human experiences related to one's overall well-being. It implies value based on subjective functioning in comparison with personal expectations and is dened by subjective experiences, states and perceptions. The World Health Organization (2010) denes mental health as a state of positive mental condition in which one realizes his/her capabilities, manages the life stresses, put effort effectively and efciently, and is competent enough to put some contribution to his/her society. According to mental health model (Veit & Ware, 1983), there are two components of mental health, rst is psychological well-being and the other is psychological distress. Therefore, studying the relationship between quality of life and mental health of People with type II diabetes will reveal that to what extend a good quality of life have a relationship in maintaining better mental health in order to cope up with diabetes complications. Objective:The present study was undertaken to know the relationship between quality of life and mental health of people with Type II diabetes. Sample: 30 Type II diabetes were selected from the Diabetes Management Clinic in Rural areas for the assessment of quality of life and mental health. Methodology:The quality of life was assessed using “The Quality of Life Scale (QOLS)” by John Flanagan (1970) and Mental health was assessed using “Mental health inventory (MHI)-18 items by Veit and ware (1983). Finding and Conclusion: The study revealed that there is a signicant relationship between quality of life and mental health of people with Type II diabetes

scholarly journals The Relationship between Social Ideas about a Healthy Lifestyle and the Level of Physical and Mental Health

2020 ◽  
pp. 19-26
Author(s):  
Olga Petrovna Krolevets
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Mental Health ◽  
Healthy Lifestyle ◽  
The Other ◽  
Physical And Mental Health ◽  
Quality Of Life Indicators ◽  
The One ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Mental And Physical Health

We studied social ideas about a healthy lifestyle, features of the quality of life and neurotic states of respondents. The relationship between the completeness of ideas about a healthy lifestyle, on the one hand, and mental and physical health, on the other, is revealed. The average values of quality of life indicators for a group with an unformed idea of healthy lifestyle are lower than for a group with a formed idea of healthy lifestyle.

scholarly journals KUALITAS PERKAWINAN DAN DAMPAKNYA TERHADAP KESEHATAN MENTAL ANAK

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (01) ◽  
pp. 108-119
Author(s):  
Alfina E. Notti ◽  
Delsylia Tresnawaty Ufi
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Research Method ◽  
Child Behaviour ◽  
Health Impacts ◽  
Health Quality ◽  
Verbal Violence ◽  
Family Mental Health ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Relationship

Abstrak Di dalam penelitian ini dilatarbelakangi oleh permasalahan mengenai kualitas perkawinan dan dampaknya terhadap kesehatan mental anak. Sistem perkawinan yang sehat, merupakan relasi yang baik antara suami dan istri serta hubungan orangtua dan anak-anak. Sedangkan perkawinan yang tidak sehat karena orang tua yang suka cekcok, dan karena masih menjalani hubungan dengan wanita idaman lain dan pria idaman lain, maka berdampak pada kesehatan mental anak. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui kualitas perkawinan dan dampak pada kesehatan mental anak berusia 6-12 tahun di desa Tesabela, Kecamatan Kupang Barat, Kabupaten Kupang. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah metode penelitian kualitatif dengan subjek berjumlah 7 orang yang terdiri atas 2 keluarga. Berdasarkan hasil analisis data diperoleh dari masing-masing keluarga mengatakan bahwa dalam perkawinan yang sudah dibangun selama ini cenderung di dalam sikap maupun kata-kata sering menyertakan kekerasan secara verbal dan nonverbal yang dapat berdampak pada kesehatan mental anak, di mana anak merasa bodoh sehingga berkelanjutan dengan dampak anak lambat dalam hal berpikir dan yang belum terarah. Dampak kesehatan mental terhadap kelakuan anak yang nakal, sering menyendiri, dan berkemauan keras. Demikian juga dampak yang ditimbulkan adalah anak menjadi pendiam dan pemalu, tidak menghargai khususnya pada ayah dan bersifat kasar. Akibatnya anak memiliki perasaan tentang keadaan diri yang kurang diterima. Kata kunci: anak, keluarga, kesehatan mental, kualitas perkawinan   The Quality of Marriage and its Impact on the Mental Health of children Abstract This research is motivated by problems regarding the quality of marriage and its impact on the mental health of children. A healthy marriage system is a good relationship between husband and wife as well as the relationship between parents and cildren. Meanwhile, unhealthy marriages because parents are bickering, and because they are still in relationships with other ideal women and other ideal men, have an impact on the mental health of the children. The purpose of this study was to determine which families in unhealthy marriages have an impact on the mental health of children aged 6 – 12 years in Tesabela Village, West Kupang District, Kupang Regency.  The method used in this study is a qualitative research method with 7 subjects consisting of 2 families. Based on the result of the data analysis obtained from each family, it is said that in marriages that have been built so far, the attitude and words often include non-verbal violence which can have an impact on the mental health of the child, where the child feels stupid so that it issustainable. With the impact of the child being slow in thinking and unfocused. Mental health impacts on child behaviour that is naughty, often aloof, and strong-willed. Likewise, the resulting impact is that the child becomes quiet and shy, does not respect especially the father and is rude. As a result, the child has feelings about their self that are less than acceptable. Keyword: children, family, mental health, quality of marriage

Abstract 252: Trust in the Medical Profession is Associated with Medication Adherence and Health-Related Quality of Life in Hispanic Adults with Hypertension

2017 ◽  
Vol 10 (suppl_3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Lilia S Meltzer ◽  
Ron D Hays
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Medication Adherence ◽  
Physical Health ◽  
Medical Profession ◽  
Physical And Mental Health ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Fit Index ◽  
The Relationship

Background: Nonadherence to blood pressure lowering medication is a main contributor to poor hypertension control. While trust in the medical profession has been found to be associated with health behaviors such as treatment adherence, it has rarely been examined in Hispanics with hypertension and its relationship with health-related quality of life (HRQOL) is unknown. Objective: We evaluated a priori hypotheses positing that trust in the medical profession would be associated with greater medication adherence, resilience, and, in turn, better HRQOL in patients with hypertension. The three specific aims of this study were to: 1) examine the overall association (total effect) of trust in the medical profession and HRQOL (self-reported physical and mental health); 2) assess whether the association of trust with HRQOL is mediated by medication adherence and resilience; and 3) evaluate whether these associations vary by ethnicity (Hispanic vs. non-Hispanic). Methods: A cross-sectional survey that included the PROMIS® global physical and mental health scales and Morisky Medication Adherence Scale-8 was conducted with 201 adults (101 Hispanics and 100 non-Hispanics) under treatment for hypertension at a practice with seven cardiologists. A structural equation model was estimated to examine hypothesized associations (direct and indirect effects) among variables. Model fit was assessed via the chi-square statistic and three fit indices (Root Mean Square Error of Approximation; Comparative Fit Index; Non-Normed Fit Index). Results: The proposed model fit the data well and explained 37% of the variance in mental health and 15% of the variance in physical health. Trust was positively associated with physical health (β = 0.32, P < 0.001) and mental health (β = 0.43, P < 0.001). Trust was also positively associated with resilience (β = 0.18, P < 0.05), and medication adherence (β = 0.25, P < 0.05). Resilience was not significantly associated with physical health, but it was positively associated with mental health (β = 0.34, P < 0.001). Medication adherence was not significantly associated with either physical or mental health. Additionally, resilience partially mediated the relationship between trust and physical and mental health. And medication adherence partially mediated the relationship between trust and mental health, but did not significantly mediate the relationship between trust and physical health. A simultaneous group analysis indicated that Hispanic ethnicity did not moderate the associations between trust, medication adherence, resilience, and HRQOL. Conclusions: Findings suggest that trust in the medical profession serves as a protective mechanism for improving health in patients with hypertension by enhancing medication adherence, resilience, and global health irrespective of Hispanic ethnicity.

Evidence for the influence of religiosity and spirituality on mental health

2021 ◽  
pp. 115-128
Author(s):  
Giancarlo Lucchetti ◽  
Rodolfo Furlan Damiano ◽  
Alessandra Lamas Granero Lucchetti ◽  
Mario Fernando Prieto Peres
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Scientific Evidence ◽  
Religion And Spirituality ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
Beliefs And Practices ◽  
Mental Health Issues ◽  
Religiosity And Spirituality ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Relationship

Over the past few decades, research about the impact of religion and spirituality (R/S) on health has grown considerably. Mental health was a major area of focus in this field, producing solid evidence for the impact of R/S on quality of life, wellness, depression, anxiety, substance use disorder, and other mental health issues. To date, a large number of studies have been conducted showing that R/S beliefs and practices have an impact on mental health, albeit positive or negative. New studies have sought to elucidate how these findings can have an impact on clinical practice and R/S interventions have been proposed. It is also noteworthy that studies are currently deepening our understanding of the mechanisms underlying R/S effects, and attempting to adapt R/S values, virtues, and practices to a secular world. This chapter aims to discuss these studies further, highlighting the scientific evidence, proposed mechanisms, and possible interventions supporting the relationship between R/S and mental health.

The impact of pollution on the mental health of the population

2018 ◽  
Vol 87 (3) ◽  
pp. 125-132
Author(s):  
Angelika Cisek-Woźniak ◽  
Rafał Wojciech Wójciak ◽  
Kinga Mruczyk ◽  
Małgorzata Mizgier ◽  
Kinga Szczech
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Air Quality ◽  
Natural Environment ◽  
Urban Agglomerations ◽  
Quality Of Water ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Relationship

This paper analyzes the relationship between pollution of the natural environment and the population’s mental health, based on the example of three urban agglomerations: Gdańsk, Poznań, and Katowice. The following factors were analyzed: air quality, the quality of water from the municipal waterworks, data concerning social pathologies, number of private psychological, psychotherapeutic, and psychiatric practices, as well as statistics concerning psychiatric healthcare in the Pomeranian, Greater Poland, and Silesian voivodships in 2011. Based on the collected data, presented in a descriptive manner, a hypothesis was drawn that natural environment pollutions may influence the mental health of the population. This conclusion was drawn from the fact that worse air quality in Katowice correlates to a higher percentage of social pathologies and a higher demand for psychiatric healthcare than in Poznań or Gdańsk.

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