scholarly journals The Impact of Deployment on the Psychological Health Status, Level of Alcohol Consumption, and Use of Psychological Health Resources of Postdeployed U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers

2010 ◽  
Vol 175 (9) ◽  
pp. 630-637 ◽  
Author(s):  
Timothy S. Allison-Aipa ◽  
Corinne Ritter ◽  
Page Sikes ◽  
Stephanie Ball
Keyword(s):  
Health Status ◽  
Alcohol Consumption ◽  
Psychological Health ◽  
Health Resources ◽  
Army Reserve ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Status Level

scholarly journals Behavioral and Psychological Correlates of Well-Being during COVID-19

2020 ◽  
pp. 003329412097816
Author(s):  
Nicole C. Ryerson
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Alcohol Consumption ◽  
Psychological Health ◽  
Time Management ◽  
Survey Methods ◽  
Leisure Activities ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Management Skills ◽  
Negative Impacts ◽  
The Impact

The globe is currently experiencing the immense and devastating impact of SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for the COVID-19 disease. College students are being uniquely impacted by the pandemic as well as the lockdown procedures that are in place. The current study utilized survey methods to investigate the impact of the pandemic on college students with a focus on changes in alcohol consumption and correlates of psychological health. Results found that participants reported a significant increase in alcohol consumption as a result of the pandemic. Furthermore, this increase in consumption related to a decline in psychological health. Exploratory analyses found that a decline in psychological health correlated with negative impacts in several life areas (financial, resource, social, and academic) and a decline in time management skills. However, spending time on leisure activities and spending time in-person with family and friends negatively correlated with psychological decline. Interestingly, news exposure to did not relate to psychological health.

scholarly journals Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on exercise habits among cancer patients

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Caroline Himbert ◽  
Cassandra A. Hathaway ◽  
Bailee Daniels ◽  
Karen Salas ◽  
Anjelica Ashworth ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Status ◽  
Alcohol Consumption ◽  
Health Behaviors ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Psychosocial Factors ◽  
Significant Proportion ◽  
Full Time ◽  
Exercise Habits ◽  
Exercise Behaviors ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Purpose There is limited information on how the COVID-19 pandemic has changed health behaviors among cancer patients. We examined the impact of the pandemic on changes in exercise behaviors and identified characteristics associated with these changes among cancer patients. Methods Cancer patients (n = 1,361) completed a survey from August-September 2020 to assess COVID-19 pandemic-related changes in health behaviors and psychosocial factors. Patients were categorized into 3 groups: exercising less, exercising did not change, and exercising more. Patient characteristics were compared by exercise groups. Results One-third of the patients reported a decreased amount of regular exercise, while 11% reported exercising more during the pandemic. Patients who exercised less were more likely to be unemployed/retired, undergoing active treatment, and had increased pandemic-related alcohol consumption and psychosocial stressors such as loneliness and financial stress (all p < 0.05). In contrast, patients who exercised more were younger, female, full-time employed, did not consume alcohol, and had good health status and more social interactions (all p < 0.05). Patients who were living in rural areas and did not experience changes in daily life, were also more likely not to experience changes in exercise habits (all p < 0.05). Conclusion Our results indicate that a significant proportion of cancer patients experienced changes in exercise habits during the first 6 months of the COVID-19 pandemic. Age, sex, employment status, health status, alcohol consumption, and psychosocial factors were associated with changes in exercise behaviors. Providers should monitor for changes in health behaviors, such as exercise, because of their importance in improving cancer survivorship.

scholarly journals The Impact of the Moderating Effect of Psychological Health Status on Nurse Healthcare Management Information System Usage Intention

Healthcare ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 28
Author(s):  
Shih-Jung Hsiao ◽  
Hsiao-Ting Tseng
Keyword(s):  
Health Status ◽  
Psychological Health ◽  
Healthcare Management ◽  
Moderating Effect ◽  
Ease Of Use ◽  
Perceived Usefulness ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Perceived Ease Of Use ◽  
Management Information ◽  
The Impact

Nurses play a key role in healthcare but work in a highly stressful and unfriendly environment. Therefore, many medical institutions have adopted nurse healthcare management information systems for nurses to relieve symptoms of mental stress and even improve their psychological health. The key to the success of these systems depends on how nurses intend to use them. In this study, the moderating effect of nurses’ psychological health status on their usage of these systems are discussed. This study used a mail survey method for nurses to obtain 1565 valid samples. The results show that perceived usefulness is insignificant toward the usage intention of nurses with a positive psychological health status, which indicates that this system does not meet the needs of these healthy nurses. Furthermore, perceived ease of use is insignificant toward the usage intention of nurses with a negative psychological health status, which indicates that a negative psychological health status may affect one’s behavior due to impatience. This study raises the serious issue that nurses should maintain their psychological health in order to ensure the quality of care for patients. People in various fields are expected to pay attention to the psychological health status of nurses and create a win–win situation for both patients and nurses.

scholarly journals Talk Is Cheap: The Impact of Consultation. Commentary on the Article

2004 ◽  
Vol 18 (3) ◽  
pp. 181-182
Author(s):  
John K Marshall
Keyword(s):  
Irritable Bowel Syndrome ◽  
Psychological Health ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Health Resources ◽  
Administrative Databases ◽  
Care Clinic ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Irritable Bowel ◽  
The Impact

Most recommendations for managing irritable bowel syndrome emphasize the positive roles of patient education and reassurance (1), but the impact and value of these approaches are difficult to assess. Therefore, a recent paper by Ilnyckyj et al (2) is both relevant and reassuring. This well designed study used Manitoba Health administrative databases to track health resource utilization, before and after a standardized gastroenterology consultation, by a consecutive cohort of patients with Rome I irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) attending an academic tertiary care clinic. Subjects also completed standardized survey instruments at the time of the consultation, one year and two years later to assess physical morbidity, psychological function and pain severity. During the two years of follow-up, the authors observed a reduction from baseline in the use of health resources for gastrointestinal diagnoses, but no change in consumption of resources for other indications. While pain was improved at follow-up, other measures of physical and psychological health were unchanged.

scholarly journals Impact of workplace environment on health of leather factory workers

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (8) ◽  
pp. 2674
Author(s):  
Arunkumar Yogaraj G. ◽  
Rama Ravi
Keyword(s):  
Health Status ◽  
Psychological Health ◽  
Clinical Symptoms ◽  
T Test ◽  
Working Environment ◽  
Workplace Health ◽  
Workplace Environment ◽  
Physical And Psychological Health ◽  
Degree Of Association ◽  
The Impact

Background: The working environment and basic facilities available in the workplace have impact on physical and psychological health of leather workers. The objective was to study the effect of workplace environment on health of leather workers.Methods: A cross section study was carried out in eight permitted leather factories at rural area in Sripuram near Chromepet, Chennai. Using a pretested scheduled questionnaire, 230 workers were interviewed, their corresponding socio-demographic profile was collected and various health scores were recorded based on the general and physical examination. Scoring technique and student ‘t’ test was used to identify the correlation and degree of association between workplace environmental factors and health status of workers. Results: The scoring technique and correlation coefficient revealed an association between workplace health status and clinical symptoms (p<0.001), duration of work and clinical symptom scores (p=0.001), duration of work and workplace health (p<0.001), Workplace health status and occupation (t-test value 5.562, p<0.001), and facilities available and occupation (t value 3.758, p<0.001). Conclusions: The above results show the impact of workplace environment on the health status of workers and require adequate measure to improve the facilities and thereby the health status of workers. 

scholarly journals Prevalence and associated factors of psychosocial distress among seafarers during COVID-19 pandemic

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Fereshteh Baygi ◽  
Nami Mohammadian Khonsari ◽  
Arash Agoushi ◽  
Saeed Hassani Gelsefid ◽  
Armita Mahdavi Gorabi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Health Status ◽  
Psychiatric Disorders ◽  
Psychological Health ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Perceived Health ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Psychosocial Distress ◽  
Perceived Health Status ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Background In the context of growing concerns about seafarers’ mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic, this study aimed to assess the prevalence and associated factors of psychosocial distress among seafarers of ocean-going vessels during the current health emergency. Methods This cross-sectional study was conducted among 470 multinational seafarers working on two oil tanker international shipping companies. Psychosocial distress was assessed by using Depression-Anxiety-Stress Scale (DASS-21). General Health Questionnaire-12 (GHQ-12) and Zung Self-Rating Anxiety Scale (SAS) were used to assessed genral psychiatry disorders and self-rate anxiety. Perceived health status was assessed by a single-item question. Multivariate logistic regression was used to determine the association between demographic and work-related variables with mental health outcomes. Results Overall, 439 out of 470 invited seafarers with a mean age of 34.5 (SD: 8.05) participated in this study (participation rate: 93.4%). The prevalence (95% confidence interval) of depression, anxiety, stress, self-rated anxiety, general psychiatric disorders, and poor perceived health status was 12.3% (9.4–15.7), 11.6% (8.7–15.0), 5.9% (3.9–8.5), 2.1% (0.9–3.8), 42.6% (38.0–47.4), and 4.3% (2.6–6.6), respectively. In the multivariate model, by increasing the duration of stay (per month) on board, the odds of depression increased by 20% (OR: 1.20 (95% CI: 1.02–1.40)). Also, non-officer seafarers experienced significantly lower psychosocial distress such as anxiety and stress levels than officers. Conclusion High prevalence of depression, anxiety, and general psychiatric disorders among seafarers during COVID-19 was observed. Our findings also highlight the factors that need to be considered to protect seafarers’ mental well-being. Further studies to evaluate the impact of COVID-19 on psychological health issues at sea are recommended.

scholarly journals Determinants of Expenditure on Health in Pakistan

1995 ◽  
Vol 34 (4III) ◽  
pp. 959-970 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rehana Siddiqui ◽  
Usman Afridi ◽  
Rashida Haq
Keyword(s):  
Human Capital ◽  
Health Status ◽  
Labour Productivity ◽  
Significant Proportion ◽  
Health Resources ◽  
Economic Factors ◽  
Consumption Expenditure ◽  
Cross Country ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Socio Economic Factors

An important component of human capital formation is improvements in the health status of the population.1 Improvements in the health status of a nation can lead to longer life expectancy, shift the labour supply curve outward, increase labour productivity, and increase the productivity of investment in other forms of human capital, particularly education. Since health and the capacity to improve health are related to socio-economic conditions, it is important to analyse the impact of changes in these variables on the provision of health services. Due to the presence of externalities, market failures, and inability of a significant proportion of the population to pay, government intervention is required in the health sector. In this study, we shall analyse the changes in the provision of public health resources in Pakistan, in response to the changes in socio-economic factors. Most empirical studies in this area have been cross-country studies. Fulop and Reinke (1983) emphasise that socio-economic factors affect the health status directly and indirectly. The indirect effect is through the changes in health resources in response to the changes in socio-economic factors. Kleiman’s (1986) cross-country analysis shows that per capita national income, the ratio of government consumption expenditure to private consumption expenditure, and the measure of income inequality are important determinants of public expenditure on health. The study also shows that public and private expenditure on health are good if not a perfect substitute for each other.

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