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Revista Medica de Chile Jun 2023Bipolar Affective Disorder (BD) is a severe mental pathology characterized by recurrent mood episodes that usually cycle between two opposite poles: mania or hypomania... (Review)
Review
Bipolar Affective Disorder (BD) is a severe mental pathology characterized by recurrent mood episodes that usually cycle between two opposite poles: mania or hypomania and depression. It has a high level of morbidity/mortality (i.e., cardiovascular disease, cognitive impairment, altered functionality, and absenteeism from work) and associated substantial socioeconomic costs. The most dramatic outcome is death by suicide, which occurs in 5% to 15% of patients. Early detection plays a vital role in modifying the natural course of the disease. It is essential to determine the disease's risk and specific protective factors to prevent its occurrence, delay its appearance, and reduce its deterioration effects. Characteristics such as genetic profile, cognitive reserve (partially explained by educational level and premorbid intelligence), chronotype (particularly morning chronotype), personality aspects (including resilience and hyperthymic temperament), the absence of substance use and childhood maltreatment, in addition to an adequate support network, have been associated with a lower impact in the onset and course of the disease. Once present, interventions -both in the early and late stages (i.e., specific pharmacotherapy and psychotherapy, dietary factors, physical activity, and judicious use of antipsychotics)-can play a protective role against the appearance of the disease and the severity of its mood episodes.
Topics: Humans; Bipolar Disorder; Risk Factors; Protective Factors
PubMed: 38801385
DOI: 10.4067/s0034-98872023000600764 -
Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health... Oct 2022Pacific Islander (PI) young adults (age 18 to 30 years) experience elevated rates of hazardous drinking, AUDs, and alcohol-related harms. Yet, we know little about the...
Pacific Islander (PI) young adults (age 18 to 30 years) experience elevated rates of hazardous drinking, AUDs, and alcohol-related harms. Yet, we know little about the risk and protective factors that drive, or can prevent, PI young adult hazardous drinking behaviors and AUDs due to a lack of targeted alcohol disparities research. This large qualitative study presents data from 8 focus groups with 69 PIs (51 young adults, 18 informal providers) to explore the major risk factors, protective factors, and negative consequences associated with PI young adult hazardous drinking and AUDs. Findings revealed (1) major risk factors including the presence of significant life stressors that trigger alcohol self-medication, peer/social pressure to drink, permissive drinking norms, and frequent access to alcohol and (2) negative consequences involving physical fights, health and relationship problems, harm to personal reputation, and community harms including driving-under-the-influence and sexual violence. Protective factors against hazardous drinking and AUDs included the cultural norm of protecting the family's reputation by avoiding AUDs, church/religious faith, family responsibilities, and culturally relevant prosocial activities (e.g., sports, dance, choir). Obtaining this in-depth data revealed that an effective culturally grounded AUD prevention intervention for PI young adults-which does not currently exist-should (1) target these identified major risk factors for AUDs, while (2) integrating culturally responsive strategies that incorporate their reported protective factors.
Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Alcohol Drinking; Alcoholism; Ethanol; Humans; Protective Factors; Risk Factors; Young Adult
PubMed: 34378172
DOI: 10.1007/s40615-021-01118-0 -
Ethnicity & Disease 2022Cost-related nonadherence to health maintenance behaviors is common in the general population, yet we know little about these behaviors in Middle East and North African...
OBJECTIVE
Cost-related nonadherence to health maintenance behaviors is common in the general population, yet we know little about these behaviors in Middle East and North African (MENA) Americans. We examined cost-related nonadherence (CRN) in the MENA community in SE Michigan to determine demographic predictors, and risk and protective factors.
DESIGN SETTING AND PARTICIPANTS
We used data from a cross-sectional convenience sample of MENA adults (N=398) conducted May-September 2019 to identify relevant demographic predictors, as well as the association between individual health, social, and clinical factors and the likelihood of reporting CRN.
METHODS AND MEASURES
CRN was defined by whether respondents reported any of the following: that they took less medicine, skipped doses, or delayed getting a prescription filled. Other factors included patient/provider communication and racial concordance, mental health distress, food insecurity and insurance status. We used multivariable logistic regression models to determine association of these health and social factors with CRN.
RESULTS
Those with highest incomes were least likely to report CRN. Participants with private insurance and with no coverage were more likely to report CRN compared with those with Medicaid coverage. Risk factors for CRN included food insecurity and mental health distress, though strong patient/provider communication was protective of CRN.
DISCUSSION
The risk factors for CRN in the MENA community align with risk factors in the general population. As provider communication is protective of CRN, interventions focused on improving patient/provider communication may serve as a way to protect against financially motivated medication nonadherence.
Topics: Adult; Cross-Sectional Studies; Humans; Insurance Coverage; Medication Adherence; Protective Factors; Risk Factors; United States
PubMed: 35106040
DOI: 10.18865/ed.32.1.11 -
Pediatrics Aug 2021Vaping has gained popularity among adolescents despite negative health consequences. Few studies have focused on factors that may protect against vaping. We sought to...
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES
Vaping has gained popularity among adolescents despite negative health consequences. Few studies have focused on factors that may protect against vaping. We sought to determine if future orientation, parental monitoring, school connectedness, and social support are associated with decreased risk of vaping and other forms of tobacco use.
METHODS
Data were obtained via anonymous school-based health behavior surveys among ninth- through 12th-graders in Pittsburgh, PA ( = 2487). Protective factors were assessed through validated Likert scale instruments. The primary outcome was recent (past 30-day) vaping. Additional outcomes included other forms of tobacco use and intention to quit tobacco products. Poisson regression models examined associations between protective factors and vaping and tobacco use outcomes.
RESULTS
Mean age was 15.7 years, 1446 (58.1%) respondents were female, and 671 youth (27.0%) reported recent vaping. Positive future orientation and high parental monitoring were associated with significantly lower prevalence of recent vaping (adjusted prevalence ratio: 0.84 [95% confidence interval: 0.73-0.97] and adjusted prevalence ratio: 0.73 [95% confidence interval: 0.62-0.85], respectively). There were no significant relationships between social support or school connectedness and vaping. All 4 protective factors were inversely associated with other forms of tobacco use. No factors were significantly associated with intent to quit tobacco products.
CONCLUSIONS
Findings reveal significant inverse associations between future orientation, parental monitoring, and vaping but no relationship between protective factors and intent to quit tobacco products. Developing interventions to foster protective factors in youth and their parental supports may inform primary prevention efforts to reduce vaping and other tobacco use.
Topics: Adolescent; Cross-Sectional Studies; Female; Humans; Male; Protective Factors; Self Report; Tobacco Use; Vaping
PubMed: 34312291
DOI: 10.1542/peds.2020-048066 -
Frontiers in Public Health 2022Blue sky has been considered to boost outdoor physical activity and social interaction, ameliorate work pressure and life stress, and enhance people's sense of...
OBJECTIVE
Blue sky has been considered to boost outdoor physical activity and social interaction, ameliorate work pressure and life stress, and enhance people's sense of happiness. However, the direct association between blue sky exposure and cardiovascular disease (CVD) still lacks epidemiological evidence. In this study, we aimed to quantify their relationship via a nationwide prospective cohort in China.
METHOD
We extracted the baseline data from the China Hypertension Survey (CHS), by enrolling 22,702 participants aged ≥ 35 years without self-reported medical history of CVD from 14 provinces of China between 2012 and 2015 and followed up from 2018 to 2019. A blue day was marked out with no rain, low cloud cover ≤ climatological mean at each station, and visibility at 2 pm ≥ 21.52 km. We calculated the number of blue days at baseline survey year to evaluate the chronic individual blue day exposure. Cox proportional hazards models were employed to calculate the multivariable-adjusted hazard ratio (HR). We implemented subgroup analyses as well to identify potential effect modifications.
RESULTS
A total of 1,096, 993, and 597 incident cases of all-cause mortality, fatal or nonfatal CVD, and stroke occurred during a median follow-up around 5 years, respectively. A 10-day increase in annual blue day exposure was associated with a 3% (95% confidence interval [CI]: 1-6%) and 7% (95% CI: 5-10%) decreased risk of fatal or nonfatal CVD and stroke, respectively. Compared with those exposed to the worst tertile of blue days at baseline, subjects who exposed to the best tertile had a 32% (95% CI: 19-43%) and 43% (95% CI: 29-55%) lower likelihood of developing fatal or nonfatal CVD and stroke, respectively. Negative consistent exposure-response relationships were generally observed between them in the restricted cubic spline model. In the stratified analyses, the cardioprotective effects of blue sky were stronger for females, rural residents, and individuals residing in heavily contaminated areas.
CONCLUSION
This study indicates that blue sky may serve as an independent environmental protective factor against CVD, and informs future policies on fighting air pollution and protecting the blue sky in China.
Topics: Female; Humans; Cardiovascular Diseases; Prospective Studies; Protective Factors; Air Pollution; Stroke
PubMed: 36311620
DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2022.1016853 -
Journal of Affective Disorders Oct 2023Suicidal behavior is strongly associated with major affective disorders, but there is a need to quantify and compare specific risk and protective factors in bipolar...
BACKGROUND
Suicidal behavior is strongly associated with major affective disorders, but there is a need to quantify and compare specific risk and protective factors in bipolar disorder (BD) and major depressive disorder (MDD).
METHODS
In 4307 extensively evaluated major affective-disorder participants with BD (n = 1425) or MDD (n = 2882) diagnosed by current international criteria, we compared characteristics among those with versus without suicidal acts from illness-onset through 8.24 years of follow-up.
RESULTS
Suicidal acts were identified in 11.4 % of participants; 25.9 % were violent and 6.92 % (0.79 % of all participants) were fatal. Associated risk factors included: diagnosis (BD > MDD), manic/psychotic features in first-episodes, family history of suicide or BD, separation/divorce, early abuse, young at illness-onset, female sex with BD, substance abuse, higher irritable, cyclothymic or dysthymic temperament ratings, greater long-term morbidity, and lower intake functional ratings. Protective factors included marriage, co-occurring anxiety disorder, higher ratings of hyperthymic temperament and depressive first episodes. Based on multivariable logistic regression, five factors remained significantly and independently associated with suicidal acts: BD diagnosis, more time depressed during prospective follow-up, younger at onset, lower functional status at intake, and women > men with BD.
LIMITATIONS
Reported findings may or may not apply consistently in other cultures and locations.
CONCLUSIONS
Suicidal acts including violent acts and suicides were more prevalent with BD than MDD. Of identified risk (n = 31) and protective factors (n = 4), several differed with diagnosis. Their clinical recognition should contribute to improved prediction and prevention of suicide in major affective disorders.
Topics: Male; Humans; Female; Depressive Disorder, Major; Prospective Studies; Suicidal Ideation; Protective Factors; Suicide; Temperament; Risk Factors; Puerperal Disorders
PubMed: 37301296
DOI: 10.1016/j.jad.2023.06.018 -
Trauma, Violence & Abuse Dec 2023This study systematically reviews and synthesizes evidence on parental risk and protective factors along with identifying differences in the presence of these factors... (Review)
Review
This study systematically reviews and synthesizes evidence on parental risk and protective factors along with identifying differences in the presence of these factors based on maltreatment type. In all, 68 quantitative, published, empirical studies were included from electronic databases for the systematic review. Quality appraisal did not exclude any studies and data were extracted from all. Results were narratively synthesized using the Risk and Resilience Ecological framework. The findings revealed more risk factors on the micro (individual and family) ecological level compared to mezzo and macro levels. At the micro level, findings mirror results of prior systematic reviews such as parental substance abuse, history of childhood maltreatment, and intimate partner violence (IPV). Social support was the most significant protective factor across all ecological levels and across all maltreatment types except child sexual abuse but differed in definition widely across studies. Physical abuse had the most risk factors unique to this type followed by neglect, and IPV was a common risk factor across all maltreatment types. Fewer studies on emotional abuse, sexual abuse, and protective factors were identified. The findings of this review delineated key parental risk and protective factors at various ecological levels along with associations between distinct factors and types of maltreatment. Interventions working with parents to reduce child maltreatment risk can use these findings to guide development of targeted programs for families based on risk and maltreatment type. For researchers, the findings can guide further investigation in under-researched areas of parental sexual and emotional abuse and protective factors.
Topics: Humans; Child; Protective Factors; Child Abuse; Child Abuse, Sexual; Physical Abuse; Parents; Risk Factors
PubMed: 36448533
DOI: 10.1177/15248380221134634 -
Ciencia & Saude Coletiva Oct 2020The consolidation of practices aimed at enhancing resilience corroborates the current paradigm shift within the scope of adolescent health promotion, in which the... (Review)
Review
The consolidation of practices aimed at enhancing resilience corroborates the current paradigm shift within the scope of adolescent health promotion, in which the individual's singularity is considered, as well as his/her relationship with the environment. The scope of the undertaking was to identify protective factors involved in the process of resilience among adolescents. This paper reviews indexed publications describing adolescent care models and interventions. The analysis of the texts consisted of: 1) comparing the similarities and differences between the concepts used; and 2) identifying, grouping and compiling the most cited protection factors. A total of 17 articles that strive to enhance resilience in six different practical contexts were analyzed. Based on the protection factors found, 17 actions were generated to guide the development of educational works in health. Protective factors related to "Problem solving", "Valorization of the individual" and "Ability in communication" were identified in several contexts of study on adolescence. These factors represent transversal aspects necessary to enhance resilience and should be stimulated together in order to foster the healthy development of adolescents.
Topics: Adolescent; Adolescent Health; Female; Health Promotion; Humans; Male; Protective Factors; Resilience, Psychological
PubMed: 32997025
DOI: 10.1590/1413-812320202510.22312018 -
Sao Paulo Medical Journal = Revista... 2021In a literate society, linguistic/arithmetic performance is highly valued. Based on defined risk factors, strategies for promotion of better performance can be developed.
BACKGROUND
In a literate society, linguistic/arithmetic performance is highly valued. Based on defined risk factors, strategies for promotion of better performance can be developed.
OBJECTIVE
To ascertain the risk and protective factors relating to development of language and arithmetic.
DESIGN AND SETTING
Observational comparative cross-sectional study at a public elementary school in Ribeirão Preto (SP), Brazil.
METHODS
A total of 66 children (41% females) attending first to fifth grades participated in this study. They were divided into two groups: G1, children classified as presenting language or arithmetic deficits; G2, average performance. Language (oral and written) and arithmetic skills were assessed through standardized tests. Variables relating to social skills, home environment resources and behavioral problems were assessed through standardized scales. Data on other variables (pre, peri and postnatal complications, maternal variables and others) were collected through interviews. The logistic regression technique with LASSO was used (α = 0.05).
RESULTS
Teenage pregnancy and consumption of psychoactive substances during pregnancy or complications during pregnancy were risk factors for performance regarding arithmetic and language. Higher schooling level for the mother was a protective factor in the development of arithmetic and language. Being female and having a history of otitis were risk factors for language. Altered social skills (responsibility and civility) and complaints of inattention were risk factor for arithmetic. Adequate linguistic development was a protective factor for the development of arithmetic.
CONCLUSION
The risk/protective factors included variables relating to the gestational period, mother's age when pregnant, mother's schooling, social skills, behavior and development issues.
Topics: Adolescent; Brazil; Child; Cross-Sectional Studies; Female; Humans; Language; Language Development; Male; Mathematics; Protective Factors
PubMed: 33729418
DOI: 10.1590/1516-3180.2020.0280.R1.10122020 -
Mendelian randomization analysis reveals fresh fruit intake as a protective factor for urolithiasis.Human Genomics Oct 2023Previous studies have proposed that food intakes are associated with the risk of urolithiasis. Here, we conducted a two-sample Mendelian randomization (MR) study to...
OBJECTIVE
Previous studies have proposed that food intakes are associated with the risk of urolithiasis. Here, we conducted a two-sample Mendelian randomization (MR) study to evaluate the causal effects of different food intakes on urolithiasis.
METHODS
Independent genetic variants associated with different food intakes at a genome-wide significant level were selected from summary-level statistics of genome-wide association studies from the UK Biobank. The association of these instrumental variables with urolithiasis was studied in a cohort from FinnGen Consortium.
RESULTS
Among the 15 studied food intake exposures, tea intake (odds ratio [OR] = 0.433, 95% confidence interval [CI] = 0.281-0.667, p value = 1.470 × 10) and fresh fruit intake (OR = 0.358, 95% CI = 0.185-0.694, p value = 0.002) were found to significantly reduce the risk of the calculus of kidney and ureter. The association remained consistent in the sensitivity analyses. After adjusting for the effects of vitamin D and vitamin C, fresh fruit intake remained the reverse causal association with the calculus of kidney and ureter.
CONCLUSIONS
Genetically proxied fresh fruit intake is causally associated with a reduced risk of the calculus of kidney and ureter.
Topics: Humans; Protective Factors; Mendelian Randomization Analysis; Fruit; Genome-Wide Association Study; Urolithiasis; Calculi; Polymorphism, Single Nucleotide
PubMed: 37789450
DOI: 10.1186/s40246-023-00523-2