scholarly journals Psychosocial and Biological Outcomes of Immersive, Mindfulness-Based Treks in Nature for Groups of Young Adults and Caregivers Affected by Cancer: Results from a Single Arm Program Evaluation from 2016–2021

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (23) ◽  
pp. 12622
Author(s):  
David Victorson ◽  
Gretchen Doninger ◽  
Scott Victorson ◽  
Gwen Victorson ◽  
Lars Hall ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Young Adults ◽  
Program Evaluation ◽  
Daily Activities ◽  
Health And Wellbeing ◽  
Short Forms ◽  
Within Subjects ◽  
Educational Career ◽  
Anxiety Depression ◽  
Biological Outcomes ◽  
Improve Health

The COVID-19 pandemic has left many individuals suffering from “connection deficit disorder” given changes to the way we work, go to school, socialize, and engage in daily activities. Young adults affected by cancer between the ages of 18–39 have known this connection deficit long before the pandemic. Being diagnosed and treated for cancer during this time can significantly disrupt engagement in important educational, career, social, and reproductive pursuits, and contribute to increased stress, anxiety, depression, and other negative outcomes. Experiencing meaningful connection—with nature, with peers who understand, and with oneself, may help assuage this adverse effect of disconnect. A single arm within-subjects program evaluation was conducted to examine outcomes following participation in immersive, multi-night, mindfulness-based treks in nature in a sample of young adults (n = 157) and caregivers (n = 50) affected by cancer from 2016–2021. Pre to post-trek changes included significant (p < 0.001) self-reported improvements in feeling connected to nature (d = 0.93–0.95), peers (d = 1.1–1.3), and oneself (d = 0.57–1.5); significant (p < 0.001) improvements on PROMIS Anxiety (d = 0.62–0.78), Depression (d = 0.87–0.89), and Sleep Disturbance (d = 0.37–0.48) short forms; and significant (p < 0.05) changes in pro-inflammatory biomarkers (d = 0.55–0.82). Connection-promoting experiences like this have the potential to improve health and wellbeing in this population and serve as a model for others.

scholarly journals Asking Young Adults about Their Attitudes toward and Knowledge of Sex in Later Life

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 870-871
Author(s):  
Iulia Fratila ◽  
Liza Berdychevsky
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Young Adults ◽  
Survey Methods ◽  
Leisure Activity ◽  
Later Life ◽  
Health And Wellbeing ◽  
Knowledge And Attitudes ◽  
Intercept Survey ◽  
Knowledge Practice ◽  
Research Questions

Abstract Sexual expression is a lifelong need related to health and wellbeing. However, older adults’ sexuality is often neglected and stigmatized due to societal ageist stereotypes portraying them as asexual. Although baby boomers’ generation resists such portrayals, societal acceptance of sexuality in later life is slow to materialize. The purpose of this study was to explore this acceptance among young adults while focusing on three research questions: (1) How much do young adults know about older adults’ sexuality and how do they feel about it? (2) Do young adults’ knowledge and views of later-life sexuality vary by gender? (3) Do young adults’ views of later-life sexuality vary based on their general attitudes toward sexuality? Data collection included online and intercept survey methods. The sample (N=270) was young (M=21.58 years, SD=4.32) and included 149 women and 113 men. Results revealed that young adults had medium levels of knowledge, yet rather permissive/open-minded attitudes regarding later-life sexuality. Higher levels of knowledge were unrelated to more permissive attitudes. Independent samples t-test revealed no differences by gender in young adults’ knowledge and attitudes. However, multiple regression results indicated that general liberal attitudes toward sexuality (β=.772, t=17.867, p=.000) and viewing sex as leisure activity (β=.147, t=3.338, p=.001) are significant predictors of having more permissive/open-minded attitudes toward older adults’ sexuality (R2=.557, F(3,266)=111.390, p=.000). These findings suggest that socio-psychological (rather than cognitive and demographic) factors drive the acceptance of later-life sexuality among young adults. This study offers valuable insights for knowledge, practice, and advocacy concerning older adults’ sexuality.

Analisis Perbedaan Konsumsi Gizi Seimbang Sebelum dan pada Masa Covid-19 pada Remaja

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 7-15
Author(s):  
Agustina Agustina ◽  
Fathinah Ranggauni Hardy ◽  
Terry Y.R. Pristya
Keyword(s):  
Infectious Disease ◽  
Fast Food ◽  
Animal Protein ◽  
Daily Activities ◽  
P Value ◽  
Fatty Food ◽  
Descriptive Approach ◽  
Quantitative Design ◽  
Healthy Body ◽  
Improve Health

Abstrak Latar belakang: COVID-19 merupakan salah satu penyakit menular berbahaya menyerang   semua orang, termasuk remaja dengan tingkat imunitas rendah. Konsumsi gizi seimbang merupakan salah satu cara  untuk meningkatkan kesehatan dan imunitas tubuh. Tujuan  mendapatkan informasi tentang perbedaan konsumsi gizi seimbang sebelum dan saat Covid-19 pada remaja. Metode: Desain  kuantitatif,  pendekatan deskritif komparatif, sampel 107, siswa SMKN 1 Cikulur Banten, pengumpulan data dengan kuesioner, bulan November 2020, analisa data dengan uji  Mc Nemar, nilai signifikansi <0,05. Hasil: Ada perbedaan sebelum dan saat covid-19 pada praktik mencuci tangan (P Value 0.000), frekuensi makan 3 kali sehari (P Value 0.021), sarapan (P Value 0.000), konsumsi sayur dan buah (P Value 0.000), membawa bekal bila bepergian (P Value 0.001), konsumsi makanan cepat saji, manis, asin dan berlemak (P Value 0.000), aktifitas fisik (P Value 0.013). Tidak ada perbedaan sebelum dan saat Covid-19 terhadap konsumsi lauk hewani (P Value 0.188) dan minum 8 gelas dalam sehari (P value 0.263) Kesimpulan: Ada perbedaan konsumsi gizi seimbang sebelum dan pada masa Covid-19, kecuali variabel  konsumsi lauk hewani dan minum 8 gelas dalam sehari.  Dengan penelitian ini disarankan adanya edukasi perihal pentingnya mencuci tangan dengan sabun, dan konsumsi gizi seimbang dalam kegiatan sehari-hari, untuk membangun tubuh sehat dan imunitas tinggi, agar terhindar dari penularan Covid-19.   Analysis of Differences in Balanced Nutrition Consumption Before and The Time of Covid In Adolescents Abstract Background: COVID-19 is a dangerous infectious disease that attacks everyone, including adolescents with low immunity levels. Consumption of balanced nutrition is one way to improve health and immunity.The aim of this study was obtain information about the differences in the consumption of balanced nutrition before and during Covid-19 in adolescents. Methods: Quantitative design, comparative descriptive approach, 107 samples, students of SMKN 1 Cikulur Banten, data collection using a questionnaire, November 2020, data analysis using the Mc Nemar test, significance value <0.05. Results: There was a difference before and during covid-19 in the practice of washing hands (P value 0.000, frequency of eating 3 times a day (P value 0.021), breakfast (P value 0.000), consumption of vegetables and fruit (P value 0.000), bringing supplies when traveling (P Value 0.001), consumption of fast food, sweet, salty and fatty food (P Value 0.000), physical activity (P Value 0.013). There is no difference before and during Covid-19 on consumption of animal protein (P Value 0.188) and drink 8 glasses per day (P value 0.263) Conclusion: There are differences in the consumption of balanced nutrition before and during the Covid-19 period, except for the variables, consumption of animal protein and drinking 8 glasses a day. Through this research, it is recommended to deliver education about the importance of washing hands with soap, also consumption of balanced nutrition in daily activities, to build a healthy body and high immunity, so as to avoid Covid-19 transmission.  

scholarly journals Identifying and overcoming barriers to healthier lives

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Riz Firestone ◽  
Tevita Funaki ◽  
Sally Dalhousie ◽  
Akarere Henry ◽  
Mereaumate Vano ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Well Being ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
Family Responsibilities ◽  
Health And Wellbeing ◽  
Healthier Living ◽  
Sociocultural Experiences ◽  
Diet And Lifestyle ◽  
Health And Well Being ◽  
Improve Health

Understanding the key determinants of health from a community perspective is essential to address and improve the health and wellbeing of its members.  This qualitative study aimed to explore and better understand New Zealand-based Pasifika communities’ sociocultural experiences and knowledge of health and wellbeing. Fifty-seven participants were involved in six separate focus groups. Community coordinators co-facilitated and transcribed the discussions and conducted thematic analysis. The findings suggested two overarching themes: (1) ‘Pasifika experiences on poor health and well-being’: were based on sub-themes: (i) ‘recognisable issues’ (e.g., poor diet and lifestyle behaviours); (ii) ‘systemic issues’ that support the perpetual health issues (e.g., lack of knowledge and education) and; (iii) ‘profound issues’ that are often unspoken of and create long-term barriers (e.g., cultural lifestyle and responsibilities).  (2) ‘Hopes and dreams’ to improve health and well-being requires: (i) a family-centric approach to health; (ii) tackling systemic barriers; and (iii) addressing community social justice issues.  This study provides deepened insights on Pasifika communities’ understanding healthier living in the context of their cultural environment and family responsibilities. If we are to develop effective, sustainable programmes that prioritises health and well-being based on the needs of Pasifika communities, the findings from this study highlight their needs as step forward in overcoming barriers to healthier lives.

scholarly journals Yoga Module to Improve Health and Wellbeing During COVID 19 Pandemic

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 259-268
Author(s):  
Kaushik Halder ◽  
Anjana Pathak ◽  
Mantu Saha ◽  
Som Nath Singh ◽  
Bhuvnesh Kumar
Keyword(s):  
Herd Immunity ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Moderate Intensity ◽  
Mental Function ◽  
Moderate Intensity Physical Activity ◽  
Health And Wellbeing ◽  
Maximum Benefit ◽  
Intensity Physical Activity ◽  
Precautionary Measures ◽  
Improve Health

After the initial outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in China, the disease spreads rapidly across the whole world. It is observed that there is a rampant rise in the rate of infection in spite of best possible precautionary measures taken into consideration against Corona. As there is no scientifically validated full proofed medicine against COVID-19 till date, the only possible way is prevention against this infection by improving self-immunity, mass immunisation and controlling non-communicable diseases, if suffered from. Another possible way from the prevention from this deadly virus is development of herd immunity, but the process takes time and can be fatal for people with higher age groups and with co-morbidities. Yoga, an Indian way of mind-body purification, has been reported to improve functionality of human physiological systems and to prevent diseases. It is also observed that yoga, being a low to moderate intensity physical activity, breathing maneuvers and meditation, can also be performed by any person irrespective of age, with maximum benefit and having less stress in the vital organs during the practice. Therefore, a yoga package for improving immunity and other physical and physiological capacities and mental function to prevent Corona like disease has been formulated on the basis of knowledge from traditional yogic literature and evidence from available research publications on yoga. The yoga package might be beneficial across all age groups for improving health and wellbeing in this pandemic situation.

Characterizing psychiatric hypersomnia on campus: contributions of chronotype, insomnia, and tiredness

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Louise Beattie ◽  
Georgios Rigas ◽  
Stephany Biello
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Young Adults ◽  
Sleep Duration ◽  
Preliminary Report ◽  
Severity Index ◽  
Poor Mental Health ◽  
Sleep Health ◽  
Future Studies ◽  
Health And Wellbeing ◽  
Sleep Propensity

Study Objectives: The sleep of students contains several features rendering it worthy of independent investigation. Sleep duration is an important aspect of sleep health and wellbeing, however the assessment of psychiatric hypersomnia has been hampered by the absence of a single unitary scale of this construct. With the recent publication of the Hypersomnia Severity Index, research can now examine this condition in greater detail.Methods: Here we consider how the candidate variables of sleep propensity, fatigue, chronotype and insomnia may be associated with hypersomnia scores in a sample of 140 students. Results suggest that hypersomnia was significantly predicted by these measures, but not age or gender. We then model a pathway from chronotype to hypersomnia, including these factors as potential mediators.Results: Results suggest that hypersomnia was significantly predicted by these measures, but not age or gender. The proposed pathway from chronotype to hypersomnia warrants further study.Conclusions: Future studies should expand upon this preliminary report and consider longitudinally and prospectively how hypersomnia is linked to poor mental health in well-characterized samples of students and other young adults.

Visioning the future of health promotion

2021 ◽  
pp. 175797592110357
Author(s):  
Ilona Kickbusch
Keyword(s):  
Health Promotion ◽  
Human Impact ◽  
The Public ◽  
Health And Wellbeing ◽  
Public Purpose ◽  
The World ◽  
The Future ◽  
Sustainable Societies ◽  
Transformative Approach ◽  
Improve Health

COVID-19 has shown us clearly that the world must commit to a transformative approach that promotes health and wellbeing. Living in the Anthropocene – an epoch defined by human impact on our ecosystems – moves us into unknown territory. The challenge is to find a way of living that aims to meet the needs of all people within the means of the living planet. We will require foresight, agility and resilience to be well prepared. The global risks we face are enormous and they are interconnected – yet the opportunity to accelerate change for the better is extraordinary as well. We have models, knowledge and technologies at our disposal that could significantly improve health and wellbeing and create fairer and more sustainable societies – yet they have not been used widely to serve the public purpose and to address inequities.

scholarly journals YOUNG ADULTS STEREOTYPE OLDER SPEAKERS WHO ADOPTED A POWER POSE AS LESS COMPETENT COMPARED TO SUBMISSIVE OR CONTROL

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. S80-S80
Author(s):  
Jennifer R Turner ◽  
Jennifer T Stanley
Keyword(s):  
Young Adults ◽  
Embodied Cognition ◽  
Older Adult ◽  
Age Stereotypes ◽  
Stereotype Content Model ◽  
Representativeness Heuristic ◽  
Content Model ◽  
Stereotype Content ◽  
Within Subjects

Abstract Young adults (YA) frequently endorse age stereotypes (Levy, 2009). We examined whether older adult (OA) speakers influenced by embodied-cognition (“power posing”; Cuddy et al., 2015) would reduce YAs’ stereotype-related judgments. Following the Stereotype Content Model (SCM; Fiske et al., 2002), we hypothesized that OA who held a power pose prior to giving their speech would be rated as higher in Competency, Performance, and Electability, but not Warmth. Sixty-three YA viewed and rated 9 videos of OA performing speeches after modeling a pose (power, submissive, control). Within-subjects ANOVAs revealed embodiment condition differences for Performance (F2,124 = 207.76, ηp2 = .77). For ratings of Performance, speakers in the power condition were judged worse than either submissive or control (ps &lt; .001). For Warmth ratings, power (M = 4.81, SD = .62) was worse than control (M = 5.07, SD = .89, p = .003, d = .34), but submissive (M = 4.97, SD = .87) was not significantly different from either group. These results suggest that YA may judge the Performance and Warmth of OA who adopted a power pose harsher because OA are not supposed to be powerful or adopt expansive postures (consistent with the SCM). In comparison, YA may be drawing upon the Representativeness Heuristic of OA in positions of power (e.g., Senators) when rating Electability and Competence.

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