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Acta Psychologica Jul 2023
Topics: Humans; Personality; Self Report
PubMed: 37316377
DOI: 10.1016/j.actpsy.2023.103954 -
BMC Public Health Jun 2023Hypertension is a worldwide public health problem. We sought to explore the interaction of oral health and smoking on hypertension, and periodontal disease and smoking...
BACKGROUND
Hypertension is a worldwide public health problem. We sought to explore the interaction of oral health and smoking on hypertension, and periodontal disease and smoking on hypertension.
METHODS
We included 21,800 participants aged ≧ 30 years from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 2009-2018. Information of oral health and periodontal disease were self-reported. Blood pressure was taken by trained personnel and/or physicians at mobile testing center. Multiple logistic regression was used to estimate the association between oral health, periodontal disease and the prevalence of hypertension. The effects of oral health and periodontal disease on hypertension under smoking status and age were analyzed by stratified and interaction analysis.
RESULTS
A total of 21,800 participants were investigated, including 11,017 (50.54%) in hypertensive group and 10,783 (49.46%) in non-hypertensive group. Compared with the excellent/very good of oral health, the multivariable-adjusted OR of good, fair, and poor were 1.13 (95% CI, 1.02-1.27), 1.30 (95% CI, 1.15-1.47), and 1.48 (95% CI, 1.22-1.79) (p for trend < 0.001) for hypertension, respectively. Compared without periodontal disease group, the multivariable-adjusted OR of periodontal disease for hypertension was 1.21 (95% CI ,1.09-1.35) (p for trend < 0.001). Furthermore, we found the interactions between periodontal disease and smoking, oral health and smoking, periodontal disease and age, oral health and age were p < 0.001.
CONCLUSIONS
An association between oral health and periodontal disease with the prevalence of hypertension was identified. There exists interactive effect of periodontal disease and smoking, oral health and smoking, periodontal disease and age, oral health and age on hypertension in American population over 30 years of age and older.
Topics: Humans; Adult; Aged; Oral Health; Nutrition Surveys; Hypertension; Periodontal Diseases; Self Report
PubMed: 37308938
DOI: 10.1186/s12889-023-16012-z -
Annals of Medicine Dec 2023Discriminating sleep period from accelerometer data remains a challenge despite many studies have adapted 24-h measurement protocols. We aimed to compare and examine the...
OBJECTIVES
Discriminating sleep period from accelerometer data remains a challenge despite many studies have adapted 24-h measurement protocols. We aimed to compare and examine the agreement among device-estimated and self-reported bedtime, wake-up time, and sleep periods in a sample of adults.
MATERIALS AND METHODS
Participants (108 adults, 61 females) with an average age of 33.1 (SD 0.4) were asked to wear two wearable devices (Polar Active and Ōura ring) simultaneously and record their bedtime and wake up time using a sleep diary. Sleep periods from Polar Active were detected using an in-lab algorithm, which is openly available. Sleep periods from Ōura ring were generated by commercial Ōura system. Scatter plots, Bland-Altman plots, and intraclass correlation coefficients (ICCs) were used to evaluate the agreement between the methods.
RESULTS
Intraclass correlation coefficient values were above 0.81 for bedtimes and wake-up times between the three methods. In the estimation of sleep period, ICCs ranged from 0.67 (Polar Active vs. sleep diary) to 0.76 (Polar Active vs. Ōura ring). Average difference between Polar Active and Ōura ring was -1.8 min for bedtimes and -2.6 min for wake-up times. Corresponding values between Polar Active and sleep diary were -5.4 and -18.9 min, and between Ōura ring and sleep diary -3.6 min and -16.2 min, respectively.
CONCLUSION
Results showed a high agreement between Polar Active activity monitor and Ōura ring for sleep period estimation. There was a moderate agreement between self-report and the two devices in estimating bedtime and wake-up time. These findings suggest that potentially wearable devices can be interchangeably used to detect sleep period, but their accuracy remains limited.Key MessagesEstimation of sleep period from different devices could be comparable.Difference between sleep periods from monitors and sleep diary are under 20 min.Device-based estimation of sleep period is encouraged in population-based studies.
Topics: Female; Humans; Adult; Self Report; Sleep; Caffeine; Actigraphy
PubMed: 37086052
DOI: 10.1080/07853890.2023.2191001 -
Military Psychology : the Official... 2023Criterion measures vary greatly in terms of their psychometric quality and ease of use. This paper serves two purposes. First, it provides a general summary of different... (Review)
Review
Criterion measures vary greatly in terms of their psychometric quality and ease of use. This paper serves two purposes. First, it provides a general summary of different approaches to criterion measurement in a military context. Second, it provides an extensive review of 16 specific types of criterion measurement methods (e.g., job performance rating scales, self-report questionnaires, job knowledge tests) on nine psychometric and ease-of-use evaluation factors. Eight criterion measurement experts read a summary of extant research and made ratings to evaluate each measurement method on the evaluation factors. Rater intra-class correlations (ICCs) were high, ranging from .75 to .95 across the evaluation dimensions with a median of .91. Data showed a quality-feasibility tradeoff, where criterion data that are easy to obtain often have technical flaws. Recommendations for military services and future directions in criterion measurement (e.g., applications of machine learning) are discussed.
Topics: Humans; Psychometrics; Self Report; Surveys and Questionnaires
PubMed: 37352453
DOI: 10.1080/08995605.2022.2050165 -
Acta Dermato-venereologica Sep 2023Body dysmorphic disorder is a mental health disorder characterized by a preoccupation with a perceived flaw, which is commonly seen among dermatology patients. The...
Body dysmorphic disorder is a mental health disorder characterized by a preoccupation with a perceived flaw, which is commonly seen among dermatology patients. The objective of this study was to determine the frequency of body dysmorphic disorder and assess self-esteem among a clinical sample of adolescents and young adults being managed for acne vulgaris. A total of 105 patients, age range 13-24 years, receiving acne treatment at 1 of 2 dermatology outpatient clinic were included. A self-report questionnaire was used, which included a body dysmorphic disorder screening tool (based on the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) diagnostic criteria) and the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale (RSES). Acne was graded with the Cook's acne grading scale. Out of 105 adolescents and young adults visiting a dermatologist due to acne, 13 (12.4%) screened positive for body dysmorphic disorder (95% confidence interval (95% CI) 6.8-20.2%). Patients with body dysmorphic disorder were more likely to have female gender (p = 0.020) and had lower self-esteem (RSES 15.8 vs 20.5, respectively, p = 0.013) compared with patients without body dysmorphic disorder. No differences were found in the frequency of body dysmorphic disorder with DSM-IV or DSM-5 criteria. This is the first study to report on the frequency of body dysmorphic disorder and self-esteem in adolescents and young adults with acne. Ultimately, more awareness of body dysmorphic disorder among adolescents and young adults presenting with dermatological disorders could lead to more rapid recognition and referral to psychiatric units.
Topics: Humans; Adolescent; Female; Young Adult; Adult; Body Dysmorphic Disorders; Acne Vulgaris; Referral and Consultation; Self Concept; Self Report
PubMed: 37707293
DOI: 10.2340/actadv.v103.6232 -
BMC Research Notes Dec 2023How we express and describe emotion is shaped by sociocultural norms. These sociocultural norms may also affect emotional self-awareness, i.e., how we identify and make...
OBJECTIVE
How we express and describe emotion is shaped by sociocultural norms. These sociocultural norms may also affect emotional self-awareness, i.e., how we identify and make sense of our own emotions. Previous studies have found lower emotional self-awareness in East Asian compared to Western samples using self-report measures. However, studies using behavioural methods did not provide clear evidence of reduced emotional self-awareness in East Asian groups. This may be due to different measurement tools capturing different facets of emotional self-awareness.
RESULTS
To investigate this issue further, we compared the emotional self-awareness of Japanese (n = 29) and United Kingdom (UK) (n = 43) adults using the self-report Toronto Alexithymia Scale (TAS-20), alongside two behavioural measures - the Emotional Consistency Task (EC-Task) and the Photo Emotion Differentiation Task (PED-Task). Japanese adults showed higher TAS-20 scores than UK participants, indicating greater self-reported difficulties with emotional self-awareness. Japanese participants also had lower EC-Task scores than UK adults, indicating a lower ability to differentiate between levels of emotional intensity. PED-Task performance did not show clear group differences. These findings suggest that cross-cultural differences in emotional self-awareness vary with the task used, because different tasks assess distinct aspects of this ability. Future research should attempt to capture these different aspects of emotional self-awareness.
Topics: Adult; Humans; Self Report; Japan; Cross-Cultural Comparison; Awareness; Emotions
PubMed: 38129883
DOI: 10.1186/s13104-023-06660-0 -
Pediatric Neurology Oct 2023Tuberous sclerosis complex-associated neuropsychiatric disorders (TAND) are often present but underidentified and undertreated in individuals with tuberous sclerosis...
BACKGROUND
Tuberous sclerosis complex-associated neuropsychiatric disorders (TAND) are often present but underidentified and undertreated in individuals with tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC). The clinician-completed TAND-Lifetime Checklist (TAND-L) was developed to address this identification and treatment gap. Stakeholder engagement identified the need for a TAND Checklist that can (1) be completed by caregivers or individuals with TSC and (2) quantify TAND difficulties. The aim of this study was to develop a self-report quantified TAND Checklist (TAND-SQ) and conduct feasibility and acceptability testing.
METHODS
This aim was addressed in three phases: (1) development of the TAND-SQ Checklist, (2) feasibility and acceptability testing of the "near-final" TAND-SQ Checklist, and (3) preparation of the final TAND-SQ Checklist. Participants included 23 technical experts from the TAND consortium in all phases and 58 lived experts (caregivers and individuals with TSC) in phase 2. All participants completed a TAND-SQ Checklist and a checklist feedback form.
RESULTS
Phase 1 additions to the TAND-SQ, when compared with the TAND-L, included four new items and a quantification rating. Phase 2 showed high ratings for the "near-final" TAND-SQ Checklist on comprehensiveness, clarity, ease of use, and overall acceptability. In phase 3, questions on strengths, strategies, and a TAND Cluster Profile were added.
CONCLUSION
The TAND-SQ Checklist is presented here for use by individuals with TSC and their caregivers. The next steps as part of the TANDem project include internal and external validation of the checklist and linking of TAND Cluster Profiles generated from the checklist to evidence-informed consensus recommendations within a smartphone application.
Topics: Humans; Self Report; Checklist; Feasibility Studies; Tuberous Sclerosis; Consensus
PubMed: 37598571
DOI: 10.1016/j.pediatrneurol.2023.07.001 -
International Journal of Circumpolar... Dec 2023The Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ) is a brief screening questionnaire of child behaviour, used to evaluate mental health. It is applicable for children...
The Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ) is a brief screening questionnaire of child behaviour, used to evaluate mental health. It is applicable for children 2-17 years, available to both parents and professionals, and exists in a self-report version available from the age of 11 years. This paper aims to generate Greenlandic norms on the self-report and parent-report versions of the SDQ. In 2023, the self-report version was translated, and a representative sample of children and adolescents completed the SDQ ( = 641). In 2008, the parent-report version was translated into Greenlandic and used in a study of children's well-being ( = 939). Data from both samples were analysed, generating normative scores. Results show significant differences between genders (effect sizes of .006-.145), and discrepancies between parent and self-report. Parents report higher total problems for boys, while self-reporting indicate higher total problems for girls. Cut-off values are higher for self-report norms than parent-report norms. Mean scores on the SDQ total score and subscales differ across age, area of living, caregiver constellation and caregiver's educational level (effect sizes of .011-.064). With the availability of Greenlandic norms, we anticipate further use of the SDQ in clinical practice and research settings, strengthening screening and assessment of children and adolescents.
Topics: Child; Adolescent; Humans; Male; Female; Self Report; Surveys and Questionnaires; Mental Health; Educational Status; Parents; Reproducibility of Results
PubMed: 37956158
DOI: 10.1080/22423982.2023.2279790 -
Clinical Oral Investigations Aug 2023Observational studies suggested an inverse association between physical activity and periodontitis. However, observational studies might be subject to unobserved...
OBJECTIVES
Observational studies suggested an inverse association between physical activity and periodontitis. However, observational studies might be subject to unobserved confounding and reverse causation bias. We conducted an instrumental variable study to strengthen the evidence on the relationship between physical activity and periodontitis.
MATERIALS AND METHODS
We used genetic variants associated with self-reported and accelerometer-assessed physical activity in 377,234 and 91,084 UK Biobank participants, respectively, as instruments. For these instruments, genetic associations with periodontitis were obtained from 17,353 cases and 28,210 controls in the GeneLifestyle Interactions in Dental Endpoints consortium.
RESULTS
We found no evidence for effects of self-reported moderate-to-vigorous physical activity, self-reported vigorous physical activity, accelerometry "average accelerations," and "fraction of accelerations > 425 milli-gravities" on periodontitis. For example, the odds ratio for self-reported moderate-to-vigorous physical activity was 1.07 (95% credible interval: 0.87; 1.34) in Causal Analysis using Summary Effect Estimates. We conducted sensitivity analyses to rule out weak instrument bias and correlated horizontal pleiotropy.
CONCLUSIONS
The study does not support an effect of physical activity on the risk of periodontitis.
CLINICAL RELEVANCE
This study provides little evidence that recommending physical activity would help prevent periodontitis.
Topics: Humans; Mendelian Randomization Analysis; Self Report; Exercise; Periodontitis; Accelerometry; Genome-Wide Association Study; Polymorphism, Single Nucleotide
PubMed: 37310512
DOI: 10.1007/s00784-023-05109-9 -
International Journal of Environmental... Oct 2023Physical activity (PA) and sedentary behaviour (SB) are important components of physical behaviour associated with long-term health outcomes. Environmental and cultural... (Review)
Review
Physical activity (PA) and sedentary behaviour (SB) are important components of physical behaviour associated with long-term health outcomes. Environmental and cultural factors may influence physical behaviour. To explore full day PA and SB in children and adolescents (2-18 years old) in the Middle East, a systematic literature review was performed including 183 journal articles. A wide range of PA and SB outcomes were reported, in some cases making synthesis of results difficult. As a consequence, results were generally reported narratively (MVPA time, total PA, SB time). Meta-regression of daily step count revealed females took 4600 fewer steps than males, with 3000 fewer steps on weekdays than weekends, and overweight individuals taking 2800 fewer steps/day. Steps decreased with age. Meta-regression for TV viewing time demonstrated an increase by 0.04 h per year of age. Even though environmental and cultural conditions may be different, PA and SB of children and adolescents in the Middle East were largely comparable to those of Europeans and North Americans. The wide range of data collection instruments used (both self-report questionnaire and body-worn devices) and heterogeneity of data made synthesis of reported data across studies very difficult, suggesting a need for greater standardisation of data collection methods.
Topics: Male; Female; Humans; Child; Adolescent; Child, Preschool; Sedentary Behavior; Exercise; Surveys and Questionnaires; Self Report; Middle East
PubMed: 37887678
DOI: 10.3390/ijerph20206940