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Exploring the Social and Stigma-Related Lived Experiences of Pediatric Cancer Survivors in a Canadian Province.

Background: Worldwide, around 400,000 children are diagnosed with cancer every year. Understanding survivors' social and stigma-related expe … es; and (v) additional impacts of cancer. Our results showed that participants received substantial social support in various ways but inadequate professional mental health support. School was a significant setting for cancer-related stigmatization. Discrimination in the workplace was rare and was disability-related rather than cancer-related. Conclusions: Our r …

Social Capital and Oral Health-Related Quality of Life: A Cross-Sectional Study Among Periodontitis Patients in Isfahan, Iran.

OBJECTIVES: Addressing social determinants of health is one of the essential principles for promoting more equitable oral health outcomes for people. An essential element of the social determinants of health theory is the concept of social and community networks, or social capital. This study aimed to investigate the relationship between social capital and oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) in individuals with periodontal disease. METHODS: In this cross-sectional study, 300 patients diagnosed with periodontitis (stages II and III) participated. Social capital was assessed using the

Effect of Perceived Neighborhood Environment on Cannabis Use during Pregnancy among African American Women.

Environmental context is an important predictor of health behavior. Understanding its effect on cannabis use among pregnant women is yet to … during pregnancy. After adjusting for age, marital status, income, years of education, and general social support scale, the odds of cannabis use significantly increased among the lowest quartiles of all the neighborhood scales suggesting higher cannabis use among women who perceived their neighborhoods to have the worst conditions. Compared to the highest quar …

Adolescent Social Capital as a Source of Resilience against Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties in Times of Crisis: Longitudinal Evidence from the COVID-19 Pandemic.

The COVID-19 pandemic precipitated sharp increases in adolescent emotional and behavioral difficulties, highlighting the need for effective … rent- and contextual-level neighborhood social capital showed minimal protective effects. Perceived social support explained much, although not all, of why peer/family networks moderated trajectories in internalizing difficulties. However, it explained little of why neighborhood safety buffered externalizing difficulties. These findings suggest social capital ca …

How Social-Relational Context Impacts the Mental Health of Adolescent and Young Adults Living with and Without HIV in Mozambique: A Social Network Analysis Study.

PURPOSE: This study aims to describe the social-relational context of adolescents and young adults living with (AYALHIV) and without HIV (AY … more vulnerable with regard to socio-relational networks, women and AYALHIV. Better interconnected social support networks were associated with better mental health (i.e. lower scores on the SCL-90). Improving support within the community is therefore important for achieving better mental well-being for all.

Experiences, perceptions and utilization of CareLine: an evaluation study.

BACKGROUND: Social isolation and loneliness significantly impact the physical and mental health of older adults. To address these issues, telephone-based care services such as CareLine, a 24/7 service in Singapore for seniors living alone, provide emotional support, social interaction, and emergency response. This study evaluates the utilization and experiences of CareLine users and providers to understand how effectively the service meets the needs of older adults. METHODS: A mixed methods approach was used, combining a retrospective analysis of CareLine's call log dataset (November 2016 to

Residential segregation, housing cost, and smoking behaviors in Black Americans.

The characteristics of where people live are increasingly recognized as influential in shaping health-related behaviors, including smoking. The adverse impact of poor neighborhood characteristics on health disproportionately plagues Black Americans, but also likely varies across subgroups within the Black community, leading to health disparities. This study examined the roles of residential segregation and housing cost burden in smoking behavior among a national probability sample of 2370 Black American adults. We further assessed whether individual demographics and social support moderated th…

Mapping the Trajectories of Social Relations for White, Black, and Hispanic/Latino Individuals Approaching Death With Dementia.

OBJECTIVES: Larger social networks are associated with a lower risk of dementia, but little is known about how social networks shift as someone with dementia approaches death. We investigate these shifts while giving special attention to race and ethnicity, which are related to different dementia patterns, social network sizes, and social network makeup. METHODS: This study included 2,301 deceased people with dementia from the Health and Retirement Study (2004-2018; waves = 8). Multilevel models estimated associations between dementia, race/ethnicity, time, and close family and friend network

Relationship between social network characteristics and falls among older adults living alone: an analysis using Zero-inflated negative binomial regression.

BACKGROUND: Falls among older adults are sudden events that can lead to serious injuries. Particularly for older adults living alone, the lack of social relationships increases the risk of falls. This study aimed to identify the risk factors for falls among older adults living alone, focusing on general, health-related, and social network characteristics. METHODS: This cross-sectional study utilised data from the 2020 National Survey of Older Koreans, including 3,109 community-dwelling older adults aged 65 years and older who lived alone. A Zero-inflated Negative Binomial Regression analysis w

Gaming onset and engagement among university students: a question of mismanaged emotions?

BACKGROUND: Gaming and associated psychological concerns have become increasingly prevalent among young adults in Latin America. However, little is known about the psychosocial factors that distinguish current, former, and non-gamers in this population. METHODS: A cross-sectional survey design was used with a convenience sample of 1,318 university students in Mexico (Mage = 19.90, SD = 1.67; 46.5% female). Participants completed measures of prosocial behavior, emotional intelligence, perceived social support, and mental health. One-way ANOVAs and MANOVAs were conducted to examine group differ…

Understanding the Impact of a Cleft Camp in Aotearoa New Zealand on Sociability, Self-Esteem, and Confidence.

ObjectiveAlthough camps have been offered previously for cleft and craniofacial conditions, few have been evaluated empirically. This study sought to determine whether a community-led camp peer support event led to improved sociability and self-esteem among camp attendees.DesignA mixed methods study was employed. Standardized measures were administered prior to camp, immediately after camp, and 2 weeks after returning home from camp. Qualitative data were collected using focus groups on the final day of camp.SettingA nationwide 3-day camp in Auckland, New Zealand, organized in partnership betw

The importance of friendship: influence of peer relationships on physical and mental health in youth with spina bifida.

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate associations between peer relationship factors (i.e., quality and quantity) and mental and physical health outcomes in youth with spina bifida (SB). METHODS: One hundred and forty youth with SB (Mage = 11.43; 53.6% female) were recruited as part of a larger longitudinal study. Families of youth with SB were invited to ask the child's closest friend to participate. The study included questionnaire (youth- and parent-report) and observational peer interaction data. RESULTS: Observational peer interaction data were associated with mental and physical health in youth with

Mechanisms of resilience and coping to intersectional HIV prevention and drug-use stigma among people who inject drugs in rural Appalachian Ohio.

BACKGROUND: Intersectional stigma of drug-use and HIV hinders provision and utilization of HIV prevention services for people who inject dru … n health-promoting cognitive processes, (b) enacting in health behavioral practices, (c) exchanging social support, and (d) empowering other PWID to engage in health behavior practices. RESULTS: Resilience processes aligned with the Harper framework with additional coping processes identified, including anticipation strategies and maladaptive coping. Empowering …

Understanding loneliness and its correlates among people with spinal cord injury.

PURPOSE: To conduct the first known comprehensive examination of loneliness and its correlates in a diverse sample of people with spinal cor … otential risk factors. In multiple regression analyses, social characteristics (social integration, social support, satisfaction with social roles) were the most strongly associated with loneliness. CONCLUSIONS: Our findings underscore the high prevalence of loneliness among people with SCI. Given the adverse health consequences of loneliness documented in the …

An online delivered running and walking group program to support low-active post-secondary students' well-being and exercise behavior during the COVID-19 pandemic: a pilot randomized controlled trial.

OBJECTIVE: Examine the feasibility and acceptability of a social identity-informed, online delivered, running and walking group program to s … ences with the program. Secondary outcomes included well-being, exercise behavior, social identity, social support, and exercise identity. RESULTS: Ninety-two individuals were screened for eligibility, and 72 were equally randomized to the online group program or attention control condition. Recruitment exceeded the target sample size (60), study adherence and …

Which Social Variables Predict Diabetes Onset? Robust Findings in Two National Surveys.

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: The role of social factors in diabetes onset has been obscured by wide variation in their conceptualization and o … ith increased risk for diabetes onset at follow-up. Inconsistent or null findings were observed for social support, social activity, network size, number of friends and relatives, living alone, and closeness to network members. DISCUSSION AND IMPLICATIONS: Robust findings in 2 large-scale surveys support the importance of the valence dimension (i.e., positive a …

Facilitators and barriers of initiation and maintenance of physical activity among people with coronary heart disease: a qualitative study.

PURPOSE: We aimed to describe the facilitators and barriers of physical activity for patients with coronary heart disease. METHODS: A quali … activity (perceived barriers, restricted physical environment, psychological distress, insufficient social support, and poor self-control). CONCLUSIONS: This study presents an in-depth theory-based exploration of facilitators and barriers to initiating and maintaining physical activity among people with coronary heart disease. Relevant factors should be taken i …

Противоположные услуги и характеристики навигаторов для устранения барьеров на пути к лечению гепатита С среди лиц, освобожденных из провинциальной тюрьмы Квебека, Канада.

НАвигация пациентов повышает связь с лечением вирусом гепатита С (HCV) после освобождения из тюрьмы; однако мало что известно об услугах, которые должны предоставлять мореплаватели пациента для обеспечения максимальной увязки с лечением. Мы поставили перед собой цель выявить потенциальные препятствия и посредников для связи с уходом за пациентами после освобождения, а также определить услуги и характеристики навигаторов для пациентов, которые лучше всего подходят для устранения барьеров на пути увязки ухода с лицами, освобожденными из тюрьмы. МЕТОДЫ: Было проведено десять полуструктурированных

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BACKGROUND: Patient navigation increases linkage to hepatitis C virus (HCV) care following release from prison; however, little is known abo … d to HCV, injection drug use, and incarceration), and lack of transportation. Facilitators included social support, established relationships with existing healthcare providers, prior cure with direct-acting antivirals, and HCV-related health literacy and knowledge. Perceived essential patient navigator services to enhance linkage included pre-release discharge …

Restructuring personal networks with a Motivational Interviewing social network intervention to assist the transition out of homelessness: A randomized control pilot study.

BACKGROUND: Social relationships play a key role in both substance use and homelessness. Transitioning out of homelessness often requires reduction in substance use as well as changes in social networks. A social network-based behavior change intervention that targets changes personal social networks may assist the transition out of homelessness. Most behavior change interventions that incorporate social networks assume a static network. However, people experiencing homelessness who transition into housing programs that use a harm reduction approach experience many changes in their social netw

Emotional Safety in the Context of Dementia: A Multiperspective Qualitative Study.

BACKGROUND: Current research acknowledges the relevance of the emotional safety of people living with dementia. However, available evidence regarding this topic is limited. A comprehensive view of this topic that equally considers the perspectives of people living in an early stage of dementia, relatives, and public stakeholders is lacking. OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to obtain a multiperspective view of emotional safety in the context of dementia in the living environment. METHODS: A descriptive qualitative study was conducted based on data collected through semi-structured guided interview