Perfil de bienestar psicológico subjetivo en adolescentes uruguayos / Subjective wellbeing profile of school going adolescents in Uruguay

Resumen El bienestar psicológico subjetivo (BPS) remite a la experiencia personal de cada sujeto con relación a la evaluación de la vida como un todo y por dimensiones. El estudio evalúa el BPS de 5189 adolescentes escolarizados uruguayos (capital e interior) de entre 12 a 21 años usando el índice de bienestar personal (PWI). Se realizaron análisis comparativos por sexo, lugar de residencia (capital e interior del país) y por grupos de edad, divididos en tres tramos. Los resultados indicaron que los adolescentes uruguayos tienen un nivel adecuado de BPS con relación a los promedios internacionales. En el análisis específico por dominios se observa que los adolescentes están más satisfechos con su pertenencia a los grupos que integra (conexión a la comunidad) y menos satisfechos con cuán seguros se sienten y su seguridad futura. En cuanto a diferencias por sexo, las chicas reportan un nivel significativamente menor de BPS en todos los dominios. No se encontraron diferencias significativas entre los estudiantes del interior y de la capital en su nivel de BPS en ninguno de los dominios. En cuanto a la comparación según tramos de edad, se observó una tendencia decreciente en el nivel de BPS desde los 15 años, que vuelve a subir en el tramo de adolescencia tardía (18 a 21). Estos resultados buscan aportar a estudios en proceso y brindan información para el diseño de políticas públicas e intervenciones educativas y clínicas con adolescentes escolarizados, que atiendan a factores de protección, además de las vulnerabilidades.

Abstract The subjective well-being (SWB) refers to the personal experience in relation to the evaluation of life as a whole and by dimensions. This study evaluates the SWB of 5189 Uruguayan school-going adolescents from 12 to 21 years old, using the Personal Wellbeing Index (PWI). Comparative analyzes were performed by sex, place of residence, and by age groups. Results indicated that Uruguayan adolescents have an adequate level of SWB. In the specific analysis by domains, it is observed that adolescents are more satisfied with their belonging groups in their community and less satisfied with how safe they feel and their future security. Regarding sex differences, girls report a significantly lower level of SWB in all domains. No significant differences were found between the students of the capital and countryside in their level of SWB in any of the domains. With regard to the comparison according to age groups, a decreasing trend was observed in the level of SWB from the age of 15, which rises again in the late adolescence segment (18 to 21). The results of the study contribute to previous studies and provide information for the design of public policies, educational and clinical interventions with school-going adolescents.

Psychosocial Health of Disease-Free Breast Cancer Survivors Compared with Matched Non-cancer Controls / Journal of the Korean Cancer Association, 대한암학회지

PURPOSE: The present study investigated the psychosocial health of disease-free breast cancer survivors who receive health examinations compared to matched non-cancer controls in a community setting. MATERIALS AND METHODS: We used baseline data from the Health Examinee cohort, which is composed of subjects participating in health. The disease-free breast cancer survivors were defined as those who were ≥ 2 years from initial diagnosis of breast cancer who had completed treatment. Females without a history of cancer were randomly selected at 1:4 ratio by 5-year age groups, education, and household income as a comparison group. We analyzed results from the Psychosocial Well-being Index-Short Form (PWI-SF) as a psychosocial health measurement. RESULTS: A total of 347 survivors of breast cancer and 1,388 matched controls were included. Total scores on the PWI-SF were lower in breast cancer survivors than matched non-cancer controls (p=0.006), suggesting a lower level of psychosocial stress in breast cancer survivors. In comparison to the control group, prevalence of drinking, smoking and obesity were lower, while exercising for ≥ 150 min/wk was higher in breast cancer survivors (p < 0.05). These findings suggest that breast cancer survivors have better health behaviors than their noncancer controls. After adjusting for other sociodemographic variables, breast cancer survivors were 36% less likely to be included in the stress group (odds ratio, 0.64; 95% confidence interval, 0.42 to 0.98). CONCLUSION: The disease-free breast cancer survivors resuming daily life demonstrated better psychosocial health status compared to matched non-cancer controls.

Effects of forgiveness intervention on well-being and self-esteem in elder people / 中华行为医学与脑科学杂志

Objective To explore the effect of forgiveness intervention on improving the happiness index and self-esteem of the elderly.Methods Totally 103 cases who had been offended and did not relieved were enrolled in this research.Two groups were assigned using digital random method.There were 49 cases in the experimental group and 50 cases in the control group that were counted in final statistics according to the inclusion and exclusion criteria.The experimental group received 8-week forgiveness therapy,control group re-ceived no special intervention.Results The scores of well-being,forgiving self,forgiving others and self-es-teem respectively were 3.06±0.97,3.23±0.62,3.01±0.63 and 2.71±0.35 respectively.Forgiving others was positively related with well-being and self-esteem(r=0.296,0.273,P<0.01),and there was no correlation between forgiving self and well-being(r=0.113,P>0.05). Forgiving others(t=5.309,P<0.01),self-esteem (t=2.732,P=0.008),well-being(t=2.732,P=0.008)in experimental group were improved after the inter-vention,but no difference was found in forgiving self(t=1.413,P=0.165). And there were significant differ-ence in both main effect and interaction effect in forgiving others(Fmain=39.05,Pmain<0.01; Finter=34.96, Pinter<0.01),self-esteem(Fmain=26.41,Pmain<0.01; Finter=35.83,Pinter<0.01),well-being(Fmain=20.96,Pmain<0.01;Finter=18.06,Pinter<0.01)at the pre-test,post-test and 1 month after intervention in experimen-tal group. In the control group,there was no significance in main effect(Fmain=1.98,Pmain=0.152),but the interaction effect was significantly different(Finter=10.98,Pinter<0.01).Conclusion Forgiveness interven-tion can improve forgiveness for elderly people.This intervention method has a positive effect on improving the overall happiness index and self-esteem of elderly people who have been subjected to other offenses,unfair treatment or interpersonal conflicts.

Reproducibilidad del Índice de Bienestar General (WHO-5 WBI) en estudiantes adolescentes / Reproducibility of the Weil-Being Index (WHO-5 WBI) among adolescent students

Objetivo: Conocer la reproducibilidad del Índice de Bienestar General (WHO-5 WBI) en estudiantes adolescentes de noveno grado de Cartagena (Colombia). Método: Participaron en el estudio 157 estudiantes adolescentes, con una media para la edad de 15,1 años (DE = 1,1), el 56,1 % eran varones. WHO-5 WBI se compone de cinco ítems que cuantifican estado de ánimo triste, reducción del interés por las actividades relevantes y nivel de energía durante las dos últimas semanas. Se calcularon los coeficientes de alfa de Cronbach y omega de McDonald como indicadores de consistencia interna, y la correlación de Pearson (r) y el coeficiente de correlación intraclase(CCI) como estimadores de la estabilidad. Resultados: WHO-5 WBI mostró aceptable consistencia interna en la primera y segunda aplicación, con valores de alfa de Cronbach de 0,668 y 0,697 y omega de McDonald de 0,671 y 0,686, respectivamente. Igualmente, WHO-5 WBI presentó alta estabilidad a cuatro semanas con coeficiente de Pearson (r = 0,612; p<0,001) y el CCI 0,613 (IC95 % 0,505-0,702). Conclusiones: WHO-5 WBI presenta aceptable reproducibilidad, estabilidad, a cuatro semanas en estudiantes adolescentes. Se necesita conocer el desempeño de esta escala frente al mejor criterio de referencia, una entrevista clínica estructurada.

Objective: To know the reproducibility of results of the WHO-5 WBI among nine-grade adolescent students in Cartagena (Colombia). Method: A total of 157 students participated in the research with mean age of 15.1 (SD = 1.1), 56.1 % were boys. WHO-5 WBI consists of five items that quantify depressed mood, decreased interest in activities and energy lost during the last two weeks. It was calculated Cronbach alpha and omega McDonald coefficients as indicators of internal consistency; and Pearson correlation coefficient (r) and intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC) as estimators of the stability. Results: WHO-5 WBI showed acceptable internal consistency in the first and second application, Cronbach's alpha of 0.668 and 0.697, respectively, and omega of McDonald and 0.686 0.671, respectively. Similarly, WHO-5 WBI showed high stability over four weeks with Pearson coefficient (r = 0.612, P <0.001) and ICC 0.613 (95% CI 0.505-0.702). Conclusions: The WHO-5 WBI presents acceptable reproducibility over four-weeks among adolescent students. It is needed to know the psychometric performance of the WHO-5 WBI using the best gold standard.

Long Working Hours and Emotional Well-Being in Korean Manufacturing Industry Employees

OBJECTIVES: Korea is well known for its long work hours amongst employees. Because workers of the manufacturing industry are constantly exposed to extended work hours, this study was based on how long work hours affect their emotional well-being. METHODS: The analysis was done using the secondary Korean Working Condition Survey (KWCS). Long work hours were defined to be more than 48 hours, and they were subcategorized into units of 52 hours and 60 hours. Based on the WHO (five) well-being index, emotional state was subdivided into three groups - reference group, low-mood group, and possible depression group- where 28 points and 50 points were division points, and two groups were compared at a time. Association between long work hours and emotional state was analyzed using binary and multinomial logistic regression analysis. RESULTS: Working for extended working hours in the manufacturing industry showed a statistically significant increase (t test p < 0.001) in trend among the possible depression group when compared to the reference group and the low-mood group. When demographical characteristics, health behaviors, socioeconomic state, and work-related characteristics were fixed as controlled variables, as work hours increased the odds ratio of the possible depression group increased compared to the reference group, and especially the odds ratio was 2.73 times increased for work hours between 48-52 and 4.09 times increased for 60 hours or more and both were statistically significant. In comparing the low-mood group and possible depression group, as work hours increased the odds ratio increased to 1.73, 2.39, and 4.16 times, and all work hours from working 48-52 hours, 53-60 hours, and 60 hours or more were statistically significant. Multinomial logistic regression analysis also showed that among the reference group and possible group, the possible depression group was statistically significant as odds ratio increased to 2.94 times in working 53-60 hours, and 4.35 times in 60 hours or more. CONCLUSIONS: Long work hours have an adverse effect on emotional well-being. A more diversified research towards variables that affect long work hours and emotional well-being and how they interact with each other and their relationship to overall health is imperative.

A Comparative Study Examining the Obesity Indices, Psychological Well-being Index Scores, and Nutrient Intakes of Daughters According to Their Mother's Degree of Obesity

The purpose of this study was to understand the effects a mother's degree of obesity has on her daughter's obesity index, psychological well-being index, and nutrient intakes. The daughters, as study subjects, were classified into two groups according to their mother's body mass index (BMI): an obese group [BMI>25 kg/m2, mother obesity group (MOG)] and a normal weight group [BMI<25 kg/m2, mother normal weight group (MNG)]. The daughters in MOG showed significantly higher percent ideal body weight values than the daughters in MNG (p<0.001). MOG and MNG had significantly different psychological well-being index scores in terms of being classified into a highly stressed group (p<0.001), potentially stressed group (p<0.05), and healthy group (p<0.001). Intakes of daily energy, protein, fat, thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, phosphorus, and iron were also significantly different (p<0.001) between MOG and MNG. In particular, the vitamin A and C intakes of the MNG daughters were significantly higher than those of the MOG daughters (p<0.001). Overall, the results showed that a mother's level of obesity was essentially related to her daughter's obesity index, psychological well-being index score, and nutrient intakes. Therefore, it seems necessary for mothers to maintain an ideal body weight to prevent obesity and diet related problems in their daughters.

Difference of Physical Symptoms, PWI and JCQ according to Sasang Constitutions for Industrial Workers

PURPOSE: This study was conducted to analyze industrial workers' stresses from physical symptoms, PWI, JCQ and tasks in classification of Sasang constitutions. METHOD: Data were collected from industrial workers in J Province from May 2003 to June 2003. Questionnaires were distributed and collected on the day of their physical examination. Collected data were analysed through chi2-test. RESULT: Health-related characteristics showed that most of smokers and drinkers were Taeumins and this result was statistically significant. Physical symptoms related to constitutions indicated that GI and neurologic symptoms are significantly more frequent in Soeumin. The percentage of subjects with moderate risk was high in order of Soyangin, Taeumin and Soeumin while the percentage of subjects with high risk was high in order of Soeumin, Taeumin and Soyangin. CONCLUSION: Through this study, Lee Jae Ma's theory was be confirmed compatible with disease characteristics. However, research with more various subjects and variables needs to be made.

The Relationship between psychosocial stress and Work-related Musculoskeletal Symptoms of Assembly Line Workers in the Automobile industry / 대한산업의학회지

OBJECTIVES: To determine the relationship between stress Factors and work-related musculoskeletal symptoms of assembly line workers in the automobile industry. METHODS: A cross-sectional study was conducted in two Factories of automobile manufacturing companies where inappropriate posture and repetitive motions were required. The total number of subjects was 636, and consisted entirely of men. The Age, length of work duration, marital status, education level, smoking status, drinking status, sleeping time and stress scores were investigated according to subgroups of general characteristics. We divided the subjects into a Reference group and a Stress risk group to compare the frequency of the variables between them. The stress scores of the Positive symptom group were compared with the Symptom free group by the t-test. To measure the stress level, the PWI(Psychosocial Well being Index) which consists of 4 Factors, totaling 45 items, was used. A standardized self-reported questionnaire was used to assess the symptoms in workers. The criteria for positive symptoms were based on Operational Definition of Work-related Musculoskeletal Disorders of the NIOSH. RESULTS: 1) The subgroups of Age, Work duration, Marital status, Education level, Smoking status, Drinking status and Sleeping time revealed no differences in frequencies in musculoskeletal symptoms. 2) Higher PWI(p<0.05), Factor 3(p<0.05) and Factor 4(p<0.01) scores were observed in younger workers compared with older workers. 3) The workers who had work durations between 11-15 years showed higher PWI(p<0.01), Factor 2(p<0.01), Factor 3(p<0.01), and Factor 4(p<0.01), compared with other work duration subgroups. 4) Singles had higher Factor 4 scores(p<0.01). 5) The sleeping time of less than 6 hours a day expressed a higher PWI(p<0.01), Factor 2(p<0.05), and Factor 3(p<0.01), Factor 4(p<0.05). 6) There was no difference in the prevalence of musculoskeletal symptoms between the Reference group and Stress risk group. 7) The subjects who had Positive musculoskeletal symptoms showed a significant difference in Factor 2 scores compared with the Symptom free groups. 8) According to a univariate logistic regression analysis, Factor 2(OR: 1.02, 95% CI: 1.00-1.04, p-value: 0.0291) expressed significant but mild effects on the musculoskeletal symptoms and a multivariate logistic regression showed a statistically significant effect on musculoskeletal symptoms(OR:1.04, 95% CI: 1.01-1.07, p-value: 0.0170). CONCLUSION: Psychosocial stress scores were not higher in symptomatic subjects compared with those who had no symptoms. Sleeping longer showed a protective effect on symptoms but this was not statistically significant. There was no relationship between the stress scores and musculoskeletal symptoms in social performance and self-confidence, general well-being and vitality. Factor 2(Depression) was statistically significant though its effect was mild. Limited to this study, We could find partial relationship between psychosocial stress(Depression) and musculoskeletal symptoms. So it could therefore be suspected that ergonomic or other unknown factors may be more significant causes of musculoskeletal symptoms but we did not investigate these.

Stress Relating Factors of Working Women in a Bank / 대한산업의학회지

We surveyed 343 female bank clerks to find out associations between stress and a variety of factors including general, menstruation and reproductive characteristics of the participants. Unmarried women composed the majority of younger, lower income and lower education groups than married did. They also showed higher. though not significantly higher, scores for psychosocial well being index(PWJ) and the first three items of the stress survey. And married women scored slightly higher only in the fourth item of the stress survey. Among the subgroups of married and unmarried women, many factors contributed to a higher stress score in two or more items of the stress survey; in unmarried women, lower education level, little physical exercise, and large family inhabitants, in contrast married women, higher monthly income and greater working hours were related to higher stress scores. According to the menstruation factors, subgroups with dysmenorrhea or irregular cycle and scanty bleedig volume in unmarried women and subgroups with dysmenorrhea in married women showed higher stress scores in PWI. In married women, the proportion of those who have been pregnant was 77.2% and the proportion of those who have experienced spontaneous abortion was 24.1%. Those who have ever experienced two or more spontaneous abortion showed higher, though not statistically significantly higher. scores for PWI. In conclusion, dysmenorrhea was associated with high stress score in two groups. And the other factors related to higher score of PWJ were different between unmarred and married women, which should be considered in a management plan for mental health promotion.

The relationship between Stress and life Styles in Business

BACKGROUND: Stress is found to have influence on physical and mental disorders, and also to daily life styles related to physical health and mental stress. There are many studies that concern the stress and coping response and the relation ships physical, mental disorders and stress. But relationship between stress and life styles have seldom been investigated. Therefore, we investigated the relationship between stress and life styles. METHODS: From June 2, 1997 to June 30, 1997, we selected 463 businessmen we who had undergone regular health screening SUN hospital as subjects of the investigation in the survey on life styles included diet habit, salt ingestion, meat ingestion, alcohol drinking, smoking habit, physical exercise, sleep disturbance, and stress perception was measured by Psychosocial Well-being Index(PWI). RESULTS: 'There was significant difference in diet habit according to ages, marital status education level, monthly income(P<0.01), and job tenure(P<0.01), salt ingestion according to monthly income and body mass index(P<0.05), alcohol drinking according to religion or none, smoking according to age, marital status, monthly income, body mass index(P<0.05), and religion(P<0.01), exercise according to age, education level(P<0.01), monthly income(P<0.01), job department, and job tenure(P<0.05), and sleep disturbance according to age, education level, body mass index(P<0.05), and monthly income(P<0.01). There was no difference in the average scores of PWI according to general characteristics. The average scores of PWI concerning about life styles showed significant difference in diet habit, arcohol drinking, smoking habit, exercise, and sleep disturbance. CONCLUSIONS: The correlation of health habit and motility rate has already proved. This investigation has showed that there is a correlation between life styles and stress. So, we concluded that it is the best way to keep the good health habit by stress control for health promotion and disease prevention.

Relationship between Life Style, the Level of Stress and Irritable Bowel Syndrome on 1498 Male White Collars / 예방의학회지

Irritable bowel syndrome(IBS) is one of the common health problem that has been considered as stress-induced. This study was conducted to investigate the relationship between life style and the level of stress and IBS by structured questionnaire which included questions on life style, the self-esteemed gastrointestinal symptoms, and Psychosocial Well-being Index(PWI). Subjects were 1,498 male white collars who get the regular health check and participated in survey at Inje University Health Promotion Center from January to December, 1996. The overall prevalence of IBS was 37.5%(561 cases), and the level of stress by PWI score was higher in IBS group(41.8+/-14.2) than symptom-free group(34.6+/-12.6). As the result of comparison between the two groups, heavier smoking (adjusted OR=2.48, 95% CI 1.81-3.41), longer daily working time (adjusted OR=5.19, 95% CI 3.59-7.56), stimulatory food materials-mainly hot or salty (adjusted OR=1.87, 95% CI 1.44-2.45), higher body mass index (adjusted OR=1.80, 95% CI 1.27-2.57), and higher level of stress (adjusted OR=2.81, 95% CI 1.80-4.43) were estimated as risk factors of IBS. On the contrary, 6-8 hours sleeping per day (adjusted OR=0.38 95% CI 0.21-0.70), 3-4 times exercise per week (adjusted OR=0.57 95% CI 0.39-0.83), and tenure more than 20 years (adjusted OR=0.25 95% CI 0.16-0.35) were considered as protective factors to IBS. In summary, the assessment of the stress level might be placed in the first priority to control IBS, at least by some degree, which suggested that IBS could be controlled by avoiding such risk factors and by encouraging such protective factors.

The Assessment of Stress between White and Blue Collar Workers by using Psychosocial Well-being Index / 예방의학회지

This study was conducted to evaluate the degree of stress state and the risk factors related to in 967 white collar workers and 275 blue collar workers buy using Psycosocial Well-being Index. The results obtained were as follows: 1. In the white collar workers and blue collar workers, young age, low education and low income groups had high scores of stress, while in white collar workers, female had high scores of stress but in blue collar workers male had high scores of stress. 2. According to psychosocial well-being index, mild stress state were 73.9% and 53.1%, high risk stress state were 8.9% and 44.4%, and healthy state were 17.2 and 2.6% in white collar and blue collar workers respectively. 3. The total stress score was highly associated with the factors of depression, social performance and self-confidence, general well-being and vitality, and sleeping disturbance and anxiety in order. 4. In reliability test of stress factors, Cronbach's coefficients of depression, social performance and self-confidence, general well-being and vitality, and sleeping disturbance and anxiety were 0.89, 0.81, 0.79, and 0.74 respectively. In conclusion, it suggested that age, sex, marital status, income, education, sleeping time, smoking and exercise habit were associated with stress score, all of above factors should considered to occupational health.