scholarly journals The Relationship between Family Meals and Mental Health Problems in Japanese Elementary School Children: A Cross-Sectional Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (17) ◽  
pp. 9281
Author(s):  
Noriko Kameyama ◽  
Yukina Morimoto ◽  
Ayako Hashimoto ◽  
Hiroko Inoue ◽  
Ikuko Nagaya ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Health Status ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Japanese Version ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Mental Health Status ◽  
Family Meals ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Eating Breakfast ◽  
The Relationship

The relative burden of mental health problems in children is increasing worldwide. Family meals have attracted attention as an effective modifiable factor for preventing children’s mental health problems. We examined the relationship between family meals and mental health problems in Japanese elementary schoolchildren. A cross-sectional, self-administered questionnaire survey was conducted with guardians of children aged 7 to 12 years in Gifu Prefecture, Japan. Frequency of family meals and with whom the child eats breakfast, lunch, and dinner were assessed separately for weekdays and weekends/holidays. Mental health was assessed using the Japanese version of the parent-reported Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire. Multivariate adjusted odds ratios (ORs) for borderline/abnormal mental health status were calculated using logistic regression analysis. Of the 678 children, 24.9% had borderline/abnormal mental health status. Children eating breakfast with their family less than once a week (adjusted OR, 4.79; 95% confidence interval (CI), 1.51–15.25) and those eating weekend breakfast alone (adjusted OR, 3.61; 95% CI, 1.42–9.23) had a higher prevalence of borderline/abnormal mental health status compared to those eating breakfast seven times a week and weekend breakfast with their family, respectively. These results suggest that family meals, especially breakfast, might be positively associated with better mental health in children.

scholarly journals Do Parenting Style and Adolescents’ Self-esteem Contribute to Mental Health Problems among Young Adolescents in Malaysia? An Adolescents’ Perspective

2020 ◽  
Vol 19 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
I.D. Noordin ◽  
I.B. Idris ◽  
R. Hod ◽  
N.A. Muhammad ◽  
H. Mohd Yusoff ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Health Status ◽  
Parenting Style ◽  
Family Income ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Mental Health Status ◽  
Cross Sectional

Introduction: Adolescence is a crucial phase in life, as this is the time when they are developing their identity, while at the same time forming relationships with others, including their family members. This study investigated adolescents’ mental health status in Malaysia and its associated factors including self -esteem and parenting style that are experienced by them. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 248 school-going adolescents aged 13 and 14 years in Selangor, Malaysia. The validated Malay version of the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ) was utilized to assess adolescents’ mental health status. In addition, the adolescents’ self-esteem was also assessed using the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale Questionnaire while the Parental Bonding Instrument was used to assess their parent’s parenting style. Results: Almost 20% of the adolescents were found to have mental health problems such as emotional and conduct problems, hyperactivity disorder and peer problems. Using multivariate analysis, factors that were associated with mental health problems were family income (AOR=2.788, 95% CI=1.397, 5.563), adolescents’ self-esteem (AOR=0.799, 95% CI=0.668, 0.955) and their perception on parental control (AOR=1.175, 95% CI=1.020, 1.353). Conclusion: This study shows that one fifth of these adolescents had mental health problems. Low socio-economic factors, over controlling parents and poor self-esteem were associated with these problems. In conclusion, it is important to educate parents on effective parenting style, as improper parenting may cause psychological distress among adolescents. Improving families’ socioeconomic status and adolescents’ self-esteem can also enhance their mental health and well-being.

scholarly journals Study the Mental Health Status of the Newly Recruited Ayurvedic Medical Practitioners in Sri Lanka

2021 ◽  
pp. 63-70
Author(s):  
B. L. Edirisinghe ◽  
W. M. S. S. K. Kulathunga
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Health Status ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Normal Weight ◽  
Mental Health Status ◽  
Survey Study ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Medical Practitioners

Mental and behavioral disorders are the 13% of the global burden of diseases. Mental health problems are common among children and young people estimated 13.4% affected by any metal disorders.(3) Today mental health problems are emerging more strongly as a public health problems presenting increase of the prevalence of substance and alcohol abuse and the world‘s highest suicide rates. Objective of this survey is study was to identify the mental health status of the newly recruited Ayurvedic medical Practitioners. Descriptive cross sectional survey study was carried out among total population of newly recruited Ayurvedic Practitioners by using self-administered questionnaire. Study conducted at the Institute of Indigenous Medicine. Data collection was carried out by the principal investigator during the period of their training. The response rate was 85.7% (107). The female doctors represented the majority of the participants measured 70.15 (75). Age ranged from 25-45years with mean of 33.1 (SD 2.30). Findings from the study revealed 100 (93.5%) of the respondents are within age range 31-40 yrs. The marital status of the respondents were 82.2% (88) of them are married, unmarried 15.9% (17) and widower 1.9%(2). 95.3% (102) of the respondents are Buddhists and 4.7% (5) are Christians. Also study indicates those 46.7% (50) respondents from semi urban, 42.1% (45) from urban and 11.2% (12) from rural. Nutritional status of the respondents, 56.1% (60) of them are with normal weight, 5.6%(6) of them were underweight and 38.3% (41) overweight. The majority of the respondents 90.7% (97) are with Normal mental health. But 9.3% of the respondents were presented with mild impairment.

THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN LOCUS OF CONTROL AND MENTAL HEALTH STATUS AMONG BACCALAUREATE NURSING STUDENTS IN TURKEY

2008 ◽  
Vol 36 (7) ◽  
pp. 919-930 ◽  
Author(s):  
Özgül Karayurt ◽  
Aklime Dicle
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Health Status ◽  
Locus Of Control ◽  
Nursing Students ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Mental Health Status ◽  
Nursing Program ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Relationship

In this descriptive cross-sectional study we explored the relationship between locus of control (LOC) and mental health status of students enrolled in a four year Bachelor of Science in Nursing program that uses problem-based learning. There was a significant, positive, moderate relationship between the general health and LOC scores. First- and second-year students had lower internal LOC and were at higher risk of mental health problems, compared to third- and fourth-year students, suggesting that they require increased support from faculty staff as they make the transition from school to university and a new style of learning. The nursing faculty needs to use strategies to enhance internal LOC in students.

P–497 Anxiety, depression and sexual dysfunction among women with genital diseases

2021 ◽  
Vol 36 (Supplement_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
D Libei ◽  
M X C Yin ◽  
C H Chan ◽  
H W R Li
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Health Status ◽  
Sexual Dysfunction ◽  
Sexual Activity ◽  
Study Design ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Mental Health Status ◽  
Anxiety Depression ◽  
The Relationship

Abstract Study question How is the prevalence of anxiety, depression and sexual dysfunction among Chinese women who is suffering from genital diseases? What is the relationship among their anxiety, depression and sexual dysfunction? Summary answer Anxiety, depression and sexual dysfunction symptoms were self-reported by the participants. Besides, their anxiety, depression and sexual dysfunction were inter-correlated. What is known already Reduced sexual activity and dysfunctional problems are highly prevalent in females. Approximately 43% of American women reported experiencing sexual problems. Women who are facing pressure on childbirth, may be more likely to have mental health problems. Some studies have shown that having gynecological disease can lead to anxiety, depression and sexual dysfunction. However, the mental health of females who are suffering from genital diseases has been little studied. Study design, size, duration The investigation was carried out from March to November, 2020. Participants were recruited in the Hong Kong University-Shenzhen Hospital, located in Shenzhen, China. 135 patients were approached while 116 agreed to join the survey. Participants/materials, setting, methods 116 women (35.42±8.19 years old) with a diagnosis of fallopian tube disease, ovarian benign disease or uterine disease voluntarily filled a questionnaire which contains the Female Sexual Function Index–6 Items (FSFI–6) and the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS). Descriptive analysis and stepwise regression were used to present participants’ self-reported anxiety, depression, and sexual dysfunction problems, as well as the relationship among their anxiety, depression, and sexual dysfunction. Main results and the role of chance 25% of the participants reported anxiety symptoms; 9.5% of the women reported depressive symptoms; while 37.3% reported sexual dysfunction problems. Anxiety (p < 0.001) was significantly associated with depression. Depressive symptom can significantly predict sexual dysfunction (p < 0.05) while anxiety was not associated with sexual dysfunction (p > 0.05). Targeted interventions are needed to improve the mental health status of women with genital diseases in China. Limitations, reasons for caution This study can only present mental health status of this population. To better show the odds ratio of mental health problems, a case-control study design is needed. Besides, future qualitative or longitudinal studies are needed to detect the risk factors for the poor mental health of women with genital diseases. Wider implications of the findings: Reduced sexual activity and dysfunctional problems are highly prevalent in females with genital diseases. Sexuality is an important element in patients’ quality of life. For female patients with genital diseases, we should not only treat their physical symptoms, but also guide and treat patients in mental ways. Trial registration number ChiCTR2000031343

scholarly journals Alcohol consumption, mental health status, and treatment in Nigeria and Uganda

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 40-47
Author(s):  
Birgitte Thylstrup ◽  
Kim Bloomfield ◽  
Abdu K Seid
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Health Status ◽  
Alcohol Consumption ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Mental Health Status ◽  
Heavy Episodic Drinking ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Treatment Services ◽  
The Relationship

Background: The current level of alcohol consumption has placed Nigeria and Uganda in the group of high consumption countries, however little is known about how people with problematic alcohol use and related problems utilize treatment services. Aims: This study examined the relationship between alcohol consumption and mental health status in Nigeria and Uganda, and the relationship between heavy episodic drinking and treatment-seeking and treatment-receiving behavior. Data and methods: Analyses were based on cross-sectional survey data from Nigeria (N= 2018) and Uganda (N=1478) aged > 18 years from the 2003 Gender, Alcohol, and Culture: An International Study (GENACIS). Results: In both countries, the level of alcohol consumption was comparatively high, however, associations between drinking status and mental health problems were found only in Nigeria. Heavy episodic drinkers were more likely to report having sought help in both countries, only in Nigeria was it also related to ever receiving help. Conclusion: National strategies in both countries must continue allocation of resources to treatment services, supporting treatment availability and early identification of alcohol and related mental health problems. Implementation of national alcohol policies should be followed up with assessment and adjustments.

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 Disrupted Rhythms of Life, Work and Entertainment Behaviours and Their Associations with Mental Health Problems under the Stress of COVID-19 Epidemic: A Survey in 5854 Chinese People with Different Backgrounds

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Min Yang ◽  
Ping He ◽  
Xiaoming Xu ◽  
Jing Wang ◽  
Yanjun Wang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Health Status ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Annual Income ◽  
Depression And Anxiety ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Psychosomatic Diseases ◽  
Life Work

Abstract BACKGROUND and OBJECTIVE The rhythms of life, work and entertainment behaviours are considered as the external behavioural manifestations of biological rhythm.To evaluate the distinctive disrupted rhythms of behaviours and their associations with mental health problems in people with different backgrounds under the stress of COVID-19 epidemic.SUBJECTS AND METHODS A cross-sectional study was conducted from 10-17 March 2020 under the stress of COVID-19 epidemic.A structured e-questionnaire containing general information,rhythm scale(subscale1 for life-work rhythms and subscale2 for entertainment rhythm) and Zung's self-rating depression and anxiety scale(SDS and SAS) were filled and the data were analysed.RESULTS Overall 5854 participants were included.Significant differences were found in rhythm, SDS and SAS scores among people with different backgrounds (all P<0.05). Subjects with female gender and poor health status were mostly suffered from disrupted rhythms of life- work-entertainment behaviours, combined with depression and anxiety. Nurses and subjects being divorced or with chronic disease with psychosomatic diseases were mostly suffered from disrupted rhythms of life-work behaviours, combined with depression and anxiety. Subjects with aged 26-30 years, or annual income of 50,000-100,000CY were mostly suffered from disrupted rhythms of life-work combined with depression. Subjects with income over 300,000CY were mostly suffered from disrupted rhythm of entertainment combined with anxiety.The prevalence rates of depression and anxiety in people with the high-scores of rhythm disruption increased by 34.50% and 47.16%, respectively, compared with those with low-scores.People with the high-scores of rhythm disruption had higher SDS and SAS scores, compared to those with low scores (all P<0.001). The independent related factors of disrupted rhythms included gender,age,marital status, health status,annual income and chronic diseases with psychosomatic diseases using logistic regression.The disrupted rhythms of life and work behaviours was positively correlated with both SDS and SAS scores.CONCLUSIONS The disrupted rhythms of life, work and entertainment behaviours were closely associated with mental health problems.The disrupted rhythms of behaviours are frequent and fluxible,triggering more severe mental health problems under the stress of COVID-19 epidemic.The physicians should be aware of their importance when evaluating their interviewees or patients’ mental health and achieving maximization of therapeutic efficacy by integrating the intervention of circadian rhythm and its behaviour.

scholarly journals Longitudinal Trends of Participation in Relation to Mental Health in Children with and without Physical Difficulties

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (22) ◽  
pp. 8551
Author(s):  
Ai-Wen Hwang ◽  
Chia-Hsieh Chang ◽  
Mats Granlund ◽  
Christine Imms ◽  
Chia-Ling Chen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Health Status ◽  
Evaluation System ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Mental Health Status ◽  
Three Dimensions ◽  
Repeated Measure ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
Over Time

Children with physical disabilities (PD) are known to have participation restrictions when in inclusive settings alongside typically developing (TD) children. The restrictions in participation over time may affect their mental health status. This study aimed to investigate the longitudinal relationship between independence in activities (capability) and frequency of attendance in activities, in relation to perceived mental health status in children with and without PD. The participants were a convenience sample of parents of 77 school children with PD and 94 TD children who completed four assessments with a one-year interval between each assessment. Parents of these children were interviewed with the Functioning Scale of the Disability Evaluation System—Child version (FUNDES-Child). Three dimensions of mental health problems—loneliness, acting upset, and acting nervous—were rated by parents with the Child Health Questionnaire (CHQ). Linear trend was tested by repeated-measure ANOVA. The results revealed different longitudinal patterns of independence and frequency of attendance over time for children with PD and TD. Frequency of attending activities may be more important than independence in performing activities for experiencing fewer mental health problems. The findings highlight the need for supporting children’s actual attendance in daily activities which may benefit their later mental health.

Sons and Daughters Cared by Psychotic Inpatients: How is their Mental Health Status?

2009 ◽  
Vol 24 (S1) ◽  
pp. 1-1
Author(s):  
F. Veríssimo ◽  
S. Almeida ◽  
R. Teiga
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
At Risk ◽  
Health Status ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Adult Population ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Mental Health Status ◽  
Social Emotional ◽  
Inpatient Ward ◽  
Number Of Children

Backgroud:Parental pychosis can have a major impact on the household and studies indicate that they increase the risk of children developing behavioural, social, emotional and educational problems (Royal College of Psychiatrists, 2004). to our knowledge, there is scarce information available about the mental health status of the sons and daughters cared by psychotic inpatients. Potential interventions that mental health services could adopt by screening this at risk population are missed.Aim:To assess the mental health status of the children cared by the psychotic inpatients admitted to an acute mental health ward in Porto. to determine the number of children that fulfill criteria of mental illness and of those at risk. to refer this population to a specialist clinic.Methods:Prospective study: we will screen the sons and daughters of all the inpatients admitted with psychosis between the 1st September 2008 and the 30th November 2008 to a busy acute inpatient ward at Hospital Megalhães Lemos, Porto. We will use the Robert Goodman Strenghts and Weaknesses Questionnaire for the 18- year old and below and the SCL-90 for the adult population. the population that fulfills criteria for mental health problems and the ones that are identified as at risk will be referred to a specialist clinic and followed-up by an experienced psychiatrist.Conclusions:To identify and quantify a vulnerable population at high risk of developing mental health problems and offering an early intervention may proove to have an important impact in the household wellbeing.

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