Prevalence and influencing factors of mental health problems among hypertensive patients in Ya'an city five years after Lushan earthquake / 四川精神卫生

ObjectiveTo analyze the prevalence and influencing factors of mental health problems among hypertensive patients in Ya'an city five years after the Lushan earthquake， so as to provide references for promoting the mental health of hypertensive patients in earthquake-stricken areas. MethodsStratified random cluster sampling method was adopted to select 800 hypertensive patients in Ya'an city in December 2018. The general information of patients were collected via a self-designed questionnaire， and their mental health problems were assessed via the 12-item General Health Questionnaire （GHQ-12）.Then Logistic regression analysis was applied to explore the influencing factors. ResultA total of 744 valid questionnaires （93.00%） were obtained， and mental health problems were detected in 79 cases （10.62%）. Univariate analysis denoted that the detection rate of mental health problems yielded statistical difference among patients of different marital status （P<0.01）， family per capita monthly income （P=0.012） and social assistance recipients （χ2=25.194， P<0.01）. Logistic regression analysis indicated that the unmarried/separated/divorced/widowed status （OR=3.879， P=0.015） and social assistance recipients （OR=4.705， P<0.01） were risk factors for mental health problems among hypertensive patients. ConclusionThe detection rate of mental health problems is low among hypertensive patients in Ya'an city， while the unmarried/separated/divorced/widowed and social assistance recipients may suffer more serious mental health problems.

Neck pain and associated factors in a sample of high school students in the city of Bauru, São Paulo, Brazil: cross-sectional study

ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Neck pain is a major public health problem. OBJECTIVE: The aim of the present study was to determine the prevalence of neck pain among high school students and to analyze associations with sociodemographic variables, use of electronic devices, habitual physical activity practices and mental health problems. DESIGN AND SETTING: Cross-sectional epidemiological study on a sample of high school students in the city of Bauru, São Paulo, Brazil. METHOD: Participants were selected through cluster sampling in two stages and data were collected via face-to-face interviews. Data collection comprised the following steps: 1. sociodemographic characteristics; 2. use of electronic devices; 3. habitual physical activity levels; 3. mental health; and 4. neck pain. RESULTS: A total of 1,628 participants were interviewed. The prevalence of neck pain was 49.1% (95% confidence interval, CI 46.7 to 51.5), with 40.4% (95% CI 37.0 to 43.7) in men and 57.5% (95% CI 54.2 to 60.9) in women. The variables associated with in neck pain were: female (prevalence ratio, PR = 2.04), use of cell phone in standing posture (PR = 1.47), use of tablet in sitting posture (PR = 1.72), length of computer use greater than 3 hours/day (PR = 1.54), length of cell phone use greater than 3 hours/day (PR = 1.54), length of tablet use greater than 3 hours/ day (PR = 1.34) and mental health problems (PR = 1.56). CONCLUSION: There is high prevalence of neck pain among students and striking associations with female sex, use of electronic devices and mental health problems.

Child and Adolescent Psychosocial Care Center service use profile in Brazil: 2008 to 2012

Objective: To describe the service use profile of Child and Adolescent Psychosocial Care Centers (Centro de Atenção Psicossocial Infanto-Juvenil [CAPSi]) in Brazil regarding diagnostic categories, sociodemographic aspects, and care modalities between 2008 and 2012. Methods: A descriptive, ecological study was performed using data from the Unified Health System regarding high-complexity procedure authorizations (Autorização de Procedimentos de Alta Complexidade [APAC]) for the period from 2008-2012. The variables sex, age, diagnosis (F00-F99 of ICD-10), and type of care provided were examined. The data were processed using TabWin and STATA version 12. Results: A total of 837,068 records were examined, each representing one visit to CAPSi. Most visits were by male users (68.8%). The most common diagnoses were hyperkinetic disorders (13%), pervasive developmental disorders (12.4%), and conduct disorders (8.4%). Conclusions: Behavioral and emotional disorders that usually appear during childhood or adolescence and psychological development disorders were frequent, with more than 50% of the latter comprising autism spectrum disorders. Regional differences were observed, with a higher presence of this diagnosis in the Southeast, while the North and Northeast had a high percentage of visits due to mental retardation.

The association between dependent self-employment and self-reported depression/anxiety and sleep disorder in South Korea

BACKGROUND: Dependent self-employment is precarious employment, which can be vulnerable to mental health problems. This study aimed to investigate the association of dependent self-employment with depression, anxiety, and sleep disorder in South Korea. METHODS: This study used data from the Fourth Korean Working Conditions Survey and included 32,691 paid workers. Dependent self-employment and self-reported depression/anxiety, and sleep disorder were investigated using a questionnaire. Logistic regression analysis was performed to investigate the association between dependent self-employment and mental health problems. RESULTS: Of the 32,691 paid workers, 2,371 (7.3%) were dependent self-employed workers. The odds ratio (OR) of dependent self-employment for self-reported depression/anxiety was 1.78 (95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.29–2.45) and the OR of dependent self-employment for self-reported sleep disorder was 1.26 (95% CI: 1.01–1.59) compared to other paid workers. CONCLUSIONS: Dependent self-employment is related to an increased risk of self-reported depression/anxiety and sleep disorder in South Korea.

Sick Building Syndrome And Mental Health Among University Laboratory Staffs

he aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of sick building syndrome (SBS) and other factors contributing to probable mental health problems among university laboratory staffs. A cross - sectional study was conducted among 264 laboratory staffs in UPM. Data was collected using validated self - administrated questionnaires consists of Job Content Questionnaire (JCQ), General Health Questionnaire (GHQ) and SBS. Data was analyzed using SPSS version 22.0. In total, about 28% of the participants reported having probable mental health problems. The prevalence of SBS was 31.4%. After controlling for confounders, the significant factors for probable mental health problems were job insecurity (AOR 2.33, 95% CI 0.212 - 0.867 ), job demand (AOR 1.12, 95% CI 0.445 - 0.921 ), fatigue (AOR 0.94, 95% CI 0.162 - 1.425 ), drowsiness (AOR 0.75, 95% CI 1.023 - 4.647 ) and household income (AOR 0.339, 95% CI 0.166 - 0.995). Results visibly showed that psychosocial factors and symptoms of SBS at their working environment contribute to pr obable mental health problems among laboratory staffs. The strongest predictors in this study were job insecurity. Hence, further assessment and preventive measures should be carried out to reduce the risk factors of probable mental health problems and to improve working environment among university laboratory staffs

Sick Building Syndrome And Mental Health Among University Laboratory Staffs

@#The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of sick building syndrome (SBS) and other factors contributing to probable mental health problems among university laboratory staffs. A cross-sectional study was conducted among 264 laboratory staffs in UPM. Data was collected using validated self-administrated questionnaires consists of Job Content Questionnaire (JCQ), General Health Questionnaire (GHQ) and SBS. Data was analyzed using SPSS version 22.0. In total, about 28% of the participants reported having probable mental health problems. The prevalence of SBS was 31.4%. After controlling for confounders, the significant factors for probable mental health problems were job insecurity (AOR 2.33, 95% CI 0.212- 0.867), job demand (AOR 1.12, 95% CI 0.445-0.921), fatigue (AOR 0.94, 95% CI 0.162-1.425), drowsiness (AOR 0.75, 95% CI 1.023-4.647) and household income (AOR 0.339, 95% CI0.166-0.995).Results visibly showed that psychosocial factors and symptoms of SBS at their working environment contribute to probable mental health problems among laboratory staffs. The strongest predictors in this study were job insecurity. Hence, further assessment and preventive measures should be carried out to reduce the risk factors of probable mental health problems and to improve working environment among university laboratory staffs.

Problemas mentales, trastornos del afecto y de ansiedad en la población desplazada por la violencia en Colombia, resultados de la Encuesta Nacional de Salud Mental 2015 / Mental Problems, Mood and Anxiety Disorders in The Population Displaced by Violence in Colombia; Results of The National Mental Health Survey 2015

Resumen Introducción: Colombia tiene una gran población expuesta a la violencia, con una cifra importante de desplazados por esta, quienes se encuentran en mayor riesgo de vulnerabilidad, por lo que es necesario evaluar en ellos problemas y trastornos mentales para definir intervenciones específicas necesarias. Objetivos: Determinar la prevalencia de problemas y trastornos mentales de la población colombiana desplazada por el conflicto armado interno. Métodos: Datos emanados de la Encuesta Nacional de Salud Mental 2015. Se realizó la entrevista diagnóstica internacional compuesta (CIDI-CAPI) y el Cuestionario de Síntomas (SRQ) como indicador de posible enfermedad psiquiátrica; el consumo de alcohol se evaluó con el test de identificación de trastornos por consumo de alcohol (AUDIT); se diseñó una encuesta basada en la Prueba de Detección de Consumo de Alcohol, Tabaco y Sustancias (ASSIST); se modificó la Lista de Chequeo de Estrés Postraumático (PCL-C) para determinar posible estrés postraumático y se aplicó el Índice Multidimensional de Pobreza (IPM) y el APGAR familiar a los datos generales del individuo y del hogar. Resultados: Se detectó a 943 personas desplazadas por la violencia. Se presenta SQR positivo en el 16,4% (intervalo de confianza del 95% [IC95%], 13,2%-20,1%); la prevalencia de cualquiera de los trastornos mentales medidos (CIDI-CAPI) alguna vez en la vida es del 15,9% (IC95%, 11,9%-21,1%); la de ideación suicida es del 12,5% (IC95%, 9,0%-17,1%); la de consumo de alcohol excesivo, del 10,1% (IC95%, 7,2%-13,9%); el 35,6% (IC95%, 30,7%-40,8%) de las personas reportan que han vivido o presenciado o les han contado que alguien cercano ha tenido un evento traumático relacionado con el conflicto armado; se reporta un mayor riesgo de estrés postraumático en personas desplazadas que han reportado por lo menos un evento traumático (3,6%; IC95%, 2,2%-5,9%); la disfunción familiar en desplazados es ausente (74,8%; IC95%, 70,4%-78,8%). Conclusiones: La población desplazada tiene una alta prevalencia de problemas y trastornos mentales, lo que ratifica la situación de desventaja en que se encuentran

Abstract Introduction: Colombia has a large population exposed to violence. Our data suggest a significant number displaced by the conflict. As there is an increased risk of vulnerability, their problems and mental disorders need to be assessed in order to determine specific treatments. Objectives: To determine the prevalence of problems and mental disorders in those internally displaced by the conflict. Methods: Data was obtained from the National Mental Health Survey 2015. The diagnostic tools used were the composite international diagnosis interview (CIDI-CAPI), Self-reporting questionnaire (SQR). Alcohol consumption was assessed with the Alcohol Use Disorders Identification test (AUDIT). A survey based on the Alcohol, Smoking and Substance Involvement Screening Test (ASSIST) was developed. The modified Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Checklist-Civilian version (PCL-C) was used to determine possible post-traumatic stress Disorder. Multidimensional poverty index (MPI) and Family-Apgar questionnairewere applied to general individual and household data. Results: A total of 943 persons displaced by the conflict were reported, with self-report of symptoms in 16.4 (95% CI, 13.2-20.1). The prevalence of any of the measured mental disorders (CIDI-CAPI) ever in life was 15.9% (95% CI, 11.9-21.1), with a suicidal ideation of 12.5% (95%CI, 9.0-17.1), and excessive alcohol consumption in 10.1% (95% CI, 7.2-13.9). More than one-third (35.6%, (95% CI, 30.7-40.8) of people report having experienced, witnessed, or been told that someone close had had a traumatic event related to the armed conflict. An increased risk of PTSD is reported by 3.6% (95% CI, 2.2-5.9) displaced people that had reported at least one traumatic event. Family dysfunction in the displaced population is absent (74.8% (95%.CI, 70.4-78.8). Conclusions: The displaced population has a high prevalence of problems and mental disorders, which confirms their disadvantaged situation.

Eventos estressores na família e indicativos de problemas de saúde mental em crianças com idade escolar / Stressor events in the family environment that are indicative of mental health problems in children of school age

Resumo O objetivo deste artigo é avaliar a relação entre eventos estressores ocorridos no último ano na família de crianças e adolescentes com indicativos de problemas de saúde mental em uma amostra de estudantes de duas escolas de uma cidade no sul do Brasil. Estudo transversal com 1.075 estudantes matriculados em duas escolas públicas de ensino fundamental (uma estadual e outra municipal). Foi utilizado o Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire para avaliação de fatores emocionais e comportamentais da criança, e a Escala de Avaliação de Reajustamento Social de Holmes e Rahe (1967) para avaliar os eventos estressores. Foram utilizados o teste qui-quadrado e a regressão de Poisson, com ajuste robusto para variância, expressando os resultados em razão de prevalências (RP) e intervalos de confiança de 95%. As chances de apresentar problemas de hiperatividade foram 1,42 (IC 95% 1,10-1,83) vezes maiores no tercil intermediário e 1,37 (IC 95% 1,06-1,78) no tercil superior, quando comparados ao tercil inferior. Quanto aos problemas de relacionamento, as chances foram de 1,49 (IC 95% 1,15-1,93) vezes maiores no tercil superior ao serem comparados com o tercil inferior. Os resultados sugerem que fatores ambientais podem ser fortemente relacionados à etiologia dos transtornos mentais na infância e adolescência.

Abstract The scope of this article is to evaluate the relationship between stressor events that occurred last year in the family of children and adolescents that are indicative of mental health problems in a sample of students from two schools in a city in southern Brazil. It involved a cross-sectional study with 1,075 students enrolled in two public elementary schools. The Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire was used to assess emotional and behavioral factors of the child and the Social Readjustment Rating Scale (SRRS) of Holmes and Rahe (1967) to assess stressor events. The chi-square and Poisson regression test with robust variance adjustment for expressing the results in the prevalence ratio (PR) and confidence intervals of 95% were used. The chances of presenting problems of hyperactivity were 1.42 (95% CI 1.10 to 1.83) times higher in the intermediate tercile and 1.37 (95% CI 1.06-1.78) in the higher tercile compared with the lower tercile. With respect to relationship problems the chances were of 1.49 (95% CI 1.15 to 1.93) times higher in the higher tercile when compared with the lower tercile. The results suggest that environmental factors may be strongly related to the etiology of mental disorders in childhood and adolescence.

Health behaviours & problems among young people in India: Cause for concern & call for action.

the young people in the age group of 10-24 yr in India constitutes one of the precious resources of India characterized by growth and development and is a phase of vulnerability often influenced by several intrinsic and extrinsic factors that affect their health and safety. Nearly 10-30 per cent of young people suffer from health impacting behaviours and conditions that need urgent attention of policy makers and public health professionals. Nutritional disorders (both malnutrition and over-nutrition), tobacco use, harmful alcohol use, other substance use, high risk sexual behaviours, stress, common mental disorders, and injuries (road traffic injuries, suicides, violence of different types) specifically affect this population and have long lasting impact. Multiple behaviours and conditions often coexist in the same individual adding a cumulative risk for their poor health. Many of these being precursors and determinants of non communicable diseases (NCDs) including mental and neurological disorders and injuries place a heavy burden on Indian society in terms of mortality, morbidity, disability and socio-economic losses. Many health policies and programmes have focused on prioritized individual health problems and integrated (both vertical and horizontal) coordinated approaches are found lacking. Healthy life-style and health promotion policies and programmes that are central for health of youth, driven by robust population-based studies are required in India which will also address the growing tide of NCDs and injuries.

A Study of Awareness of Health Problems of the Elderly with Reference to Mental Health.

Objective: To access the public awareness about elderly mental health problems method 750 subjects of above the age of 18 years of urban sector were selected through purposive sampling technique. Method: The study sample consisted, 862 subjects both male & female above the age of 18 years. Out of the total population 1724 (study universe) were identified from Lucknow Municipal corporation. Only 862 (families residing elderly persons) were selected for study and rest 750 could be contacted due to their non-availability during visit of research team on working days. Self developed Performa were used for assessment of elderly problem. Results: Awareness was found very low about the elderly mental health problems (Dementia 0.8%, Delirium 0.4%, Delusional Disorder 1.6%, Insomnia 1%, Stroke 1.71 etc). Surprisingly few educated urban residents included in the study opined that the treatment of elderly problems is not necessary. Mostly the subjects (98.8%) were found unaware about the immunization of elderly and were also unaware about the appropriate diet of elderlies. Conclusion: The study strongly suggests need for psycho-education of the community particularly of the care givers. Study was carried out to sought out the suggestions of caregivers about the public awareness programmes.

Socio-demographic profile & mental health problems of foreign detainees at the Bureau of Immigration Jail Taguig, Manila, November 2000

OBJECTIVE: Since foreign detainees suffer multiple stresses, this study was conducted to determine the socio-demographic profile of those at the Bureau of Immigration (BID) Jail in Bicutan, Taguig, and Metro Manila as well as identify some of their mental health problems. METHODOLOGY: Foreign detainees at the BID Jail were interviewed. Their socio-demographic profile, length of stay in the Philippines and in jail, reason for travel, problems encountered, crimes committed and health problems encountered while in the country were tabulated. The Self- Reporting Questionnaire and the Anticipatory Cognition Questionnaire were used for identifying psychiatric problems. RESULTS: Of the 42 subjects the mean age was 37 years old. The most predominant nationality among the detainees was that of Indians (26.2%). Among those who were married, 25 (83.3%) were married to Filipino citizens. The highest educational attainment of the subjects was college. The predominant religions were Islam and Christianity. Twenty-six (61.9%) have stayed in the Philippines for four years or more and 25 (59.5%) at the BID jail for less than a year. Among the reasons for travel, the most common reason given by 45.2 percent of the population was for business purposes. Problems encountered while in the Philippines pertained mostly to legal matters. Most of them were detained because of overstaying, with some having a concomitant criminal case. Half of the subjects denied having any medical problems other than dermatological illnesses (21.4%). More than half (52.4%) of the foreign detainees were SRQ positive while 50 percent showed depressive symptoms based on the ACQ, both suggesting the high prevalence of anxiety and depression among the detainees interviewed. Psychosis was also noted in 28.6 percent of the subjects included in the study. CONCLUSION: Considering the high prevalence rates of depression, anxiety and psychosis among the subjects interviewed at the BID jail, it would be an act of medical negligence as well as a human rights violation not to address these while they are still detained at the BID jail.