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Trauma, Violence & Abuse Jan 2015Intimate partner violence (IPV) is an important global public health problem, affecting women across the life span and increasing risk for a number of unfavorable health... (Review)
Review
Intimate partner violence (IPV) is an important global public health problem, affecting women across the life span and increasing risk for a number of unfavorable health outcomes. Typically conceptualized as a private form of violence, most research has focused on individual-level risk markers. Recently, more scholarly attention has been paid to the role that the residential neighborhood environment may play in influencing the occurrence of IPV. With research accumulating since the 1990s, increasing prominence of the topic, and no comprehensive literature reviews yet undertaken, it is time to take stock of what is known, what remains unknown, and the methods and concepts investigators have considered. In this article, we undertake a comprehensive, systematic review of the literature to date on the relationship between neighborhood environment and IPV, asking, "what is the status of scholarship related to the association between neighborhood environment and IPV occurrence?" Although the literature is young, it is receiving increasing attention from researchers in sociology, public health, criminology, and other fields. Obvious gaps in the literature include limited consideration of nonurban areas, limited theoretical motivation, and limited consideration of the range of potential contributors to environmental effects on IPV--such as built environmental factors or access to services. In addition, explanations of the pathways by which place influences the occurrence of IPV draw mainly from social disorganization theory that was developed in urban settings in the United States and may need to be adapted, especially to be useful in explaining residential environmental correlates of IPV in rural or non-U.S. settings. A more complete theoretical understanding of the relationship between neighborhood environment and IPV, especially considering differences among urban, semiurban, and rural settings and developed and developing country settings, will be necessary to advance research questions and improve policy and intervention responses to reduce the burden of IPV.
Topics: Female; Humans; Male; Poverty; Residence Characteristics; Sexual Partners; Social Perception; Social Problems; Socioeconomic Factors; Spouse Abuse; United States; Violence
PubMed: 24370630
DOI: 10.1177/1524838013515758 -
Clinical Psychology Review Dec 2012Research has demonstrated an association between intimate partner abuse and suicidality, presenting a serious mental health issue. However, studies have differed widely... (Comparative Study)
Comparative Study Review
Research has demonstrated an association between intimate partner abuse and suicidality, presenting a serious mental health issue. However, studies have differed widely in the samples and methods employed, and in the depth of the investigation. Given the level of heterogeneity in the literature, this systematic review examines, for the first time, the nature of the relationship between intimate partner abuse and suicidality. The three main psychological and medical databases (PsychInfo 1887-March 2011; Medline, 1966-March 2011; Web of Knowledge 1981-March 2011) were searched. Thirty-seven papers on the topic of intimate partner abuse and suicidality were found. With only one exception, all of the studies found a strong and consistent association between intimate partner abuse and suicidality. Significantly, this relationship held irrespective of study design, sample and measurement of abuse and suicidality, thus demonstrating a consistently strong relationship between intimate partner abuse and suicidality. This review highlights that intimate partner abuse is a significant risk factor for suicidal thoughts and behaviours, which has important clinical implications.
Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Cross-Cultural Comparison; Cross-Sectional Studies; Depressive Disorder; Female; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; Risk Factors; Spouse Abuse; Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic; Suicidal Ideation; Suicide; Suicide, Attempted; Young Adult; Suicide Prevention
PubMed: 23017498
DOI: 10.1016/j.cpr.2012.08.002 -
Obstetrics and Gynecology Jan 2015To obtain precise estimates of endometrial cancer risk associated with a family history of endometrial cancer or cancers at other sites. (Meta-Analysis)
Meta-Analysis Review
OBJECTIVE
To obtain precise estimates of endometrial cancer risk associated with a family history of endometrial cancer or cancers at other sites.
DATA SOURCES
For the systematic review, we used PubMed to search for all relevant studies on family history and endometrial cancer that were published before December 2013. Medical Subject Heading terms "endometrial neoplasm" and "uterine neoplasm" were used in combination with one of the key phrases "family history," "first-degree," "familial risk," "aggregation," or "relatedness."
METHODS OF STUDY SELECTION
Studies were included if they were case-control or cohort studies that investigated the association between a family history of cancer specified to site and endometrial cancer. Studies were excluded if they were review or editorial articles or not translated into English or did not define family history clearly or used spouses as control participants.
TABULATION, INTEGRATION, AND RESULTS
We included 16 studies containing 3,871 women as cases and 49,475 women as controls from 10 case-control studies and 33,510 women as cases from six cohort studies. We conducted meta-analyses to estimate the pooled relative risk (95% confidence interval [CI]) of endometrial cancer associated with a first-degree family history of endometrial, colorectal, breast, ovarian, and cervical cancer to be: 1.82 (1.65-1.98), 1.17 (1.03-1.31), 0.96 (0.88-1.04), 1.13 (0.85-1.41), and 1.19 (0.83-1.55), respectively. We estimated cumulative risk of endometrial cancer to age 70 years to be 3.1% (95% CI 2.8-3.4) for women with a first-degree relative with endometrial cancer and the population-attributable risk to be 3.5% (95% CI 2.8-4.2).
CONCLUSION
Women with a first-degree family history of endometrial cancer or colorectal cancer have a higher risk of developing endometrial cancer than those without a family history. This study is likely to be of clinical relevance to inform women of their risk of endometrial cancer.
Topics: Breast Neoplasms; Carcinoma; Case-Control Studies; Colorectal Neoplasms; Endometrial Neoplasms; Female; Humans; Ovarian Neoplasms; Risk Assessment; Uterine Cervical Neoplasms
PubMed: 25560109
DOI: 10.1097/AOG.0000000000000563 -
BMJ (Clinical Research Ed.) Sep 2010To do a quantitative systematic review, including published and unpublished data, examining the associations between individual objective measures of physical capability... (Meta-Analysis)
Meta-Analysis Review
OBJECTIVE
To do a quantitative systematic review, including published and unpublished data, examining the associations between individual objective measures of physical capability (grip strength, walking speed, chair rising, and standing balance times) and mortality in community dwelling populations.
DESIGN
Systematic review and meta-analysis.
DATA SOURCES
Relevant studies published by May 2009 identified through literature searches using Embase (from 1980) and Medline (from 1950) and manual searching of reference lists; unpublished results were obtained from study investigators.
STUDY SELECTION
Eligible observational studies were those done in community dwelling people of any age that examined the association of at least one of the specified measures of physical capability (grip strength, walking speed, chair rises, or standing balance) with mortality.
DATA SYNTHESIS
Effect estimates obtained were pooled by using random effects meta-analysis models with heterogeneity between studies investigated.
RESULTS
Although heterogeneity was detected, consistent evidence was found of associations between all four measures of physical capability and mortality; those people who performed less well in these tests were found to be at higher risk of all cause mortality. For example, the summary hazard ratio for mortality comparing the weakest with the strongest quarter of grip strength (14 studies, 53 476 participants) was 1.67 (95% confidence interval 1.45 to 1.93) after adjustment for age, sex, and body size (I(2)=84.0%, 95% confidence interval 74% to 90%; P from Q statistic <0.001). The summary hazard ratio for mortality comparing the slowest with the fastest quarter of walking speed (five studies, 14 692 participants) was 2.87 (2.22 to 3.72) (I(2)=25.2%, 0% to 70%; P=0.25) after similar adjustments. Whereas studies of the associations of walking speed, chair rising, and standing balance with mortality have only been done in older populations (average age over 70 years), the association of grip strength with mortality was also found in younger populations (five studies had an average age under 60 years).
CONCLUSIONS
Objective measures of physical capability are predictors of all cause mortality in older community dwelling populations. Such measures may therefore provide useful tools for identifying older people at higher risk of death.
Topics: Aged; Female; Hand Strength; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; Mortality; Physical Endurance; Postural Balance; Posture; Walking
PubMed: 20829298
DOI: 10.1136/bmj.c4467 -
PharmacoEconomics Jun 2013Caring for an ill or disabled family member imposes a well-documented burden on the caregiver. The benefits of a health intervention may be underestimated if "spillover"... (Review)
Review
BACKGROUND
Caring for an ill or disabled family member imposes a well-documented burden on the caregiver. The benefits of a health intervention may be underestimated if "spillover" effects on family members are not captured, resulting in inaccurate conclusions of economic evaluations.
OBJECTIVE
To provide an estimate of, and to summarize measurement approaches for, the spillover disutility of illness on family members, relatives, and caregivers, through a systematic review of the literature.
METHODS
The medical (PubMED), psychology (PsycINFO), and economics (EconLit) literatures were searched from inception through February 2012 for published studies measuring spillover disutility of illness on family members and caregivers. Inclusion criteria were (1) studies using preference-based measures of health-related quality of life, and (2) studies reporting spillover disutility, or (3) studies reporting data from which a spillover disutility could be inferred.
RESULTS
Fifteen studies were included in this review: seven reported estimates of spillover disutility and eight reported data from which disutility could be inferred. Three studies found no disutility associated with spillover, whereas 12 found measurable effects as large as -0.718 (and two found evidence of positive spillover in subsets of their samples). Generic (indirect) utility instruments were primarily used to measure spillover, including the EQ-5D, QWB, and HUI (n = 13), though two studies used modified versions of the time trade-off technique. Illnesses studied included childhood disorders (e.g., spina bifida, congenital malformations), diseases of the elderly (e.g., Alzheimer's disease and dementia), physically disabling conditions (e.g., arthritis, multiple sclerosis), and medical conditions such as cancer and stroke. The persons affected by spillover included parents, grandparents, spouses/partners, other family caregivers, and household members.
CONCLUSIONS
There is a limited literature on the spillover disutility of illness on family members and caregivers, providing some specific estimates of a generally small, negative effect for particular conditions and individuals. Measurement methods vary across studies and a consensus approach has not yet been reached. Evidence suggests that the inclusion of spillover effects in economic evaluations would increase the relative effectiveness of interventions that address conditions with spillover compared to those without, though such differential benefits may be limited to such specific circumstances.
Topics: Aged; Caregivers; Child; Cost of Illness; Family; Humans; Quality of Life
PubMed: 23572441
DOI: 10.1007/s40273-013-0040-y -
Neuropsychological Rehabilitation 2013A systematic review of studies which evaluated depression and anxiety in parent versus spouse caregivers of adults with traumatic brain injury (TBI) was conducted.... (Review)
Review
A systematic review of studies which evaluated depression and anxiety in parent versus spouse caregivers of adults with traumatic brain injury (TBI) was conducted. Demographic variables of the TBI patients and caregivers, study design, measurement tools used, and outcomes reported were collected. Twenty-four studies met the inclusion criteria and were evaluated for methodological quality. While the majority of studies revealed no significant differences between caregiver types on measures of depression and/or anxiety, there was a great deal of variation in methodology and quality between the studies. Overall, high levels of caregiver distress were exposed, regardless of caregiver type (parent versus spouse). There is a need for qualitative and quantitative research designs in order to elucidate the factors that put caregivers at risk for depression and anxiety.
Topics: Adaptation, Psychological; Adult; Anxiety; Brain Injuries; Caregivers; Depression; Humans; Parents; Spouses; Stress, Psychological
PubMed: 22897335
DOI: 10.1080/09602011.2012.712871 -
AIDS Research and Treatment 2019Breastfeeding is the ideal food source for all newborns globally. However, in the era of Human Immune Deficiency Virus (HIV) infection, feeding practice is a challenge... (Review)
Review
INTRODUCTION
Breastfeeding is the ideal food source for all newborns globally. However, in the era of Human Immune Deficiency Virus (HIV) infection, feeding practice is a challenge due to mother-to-child HIV transmission. Therefore, this systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to estimate the national prevalence of exclusive breastfeeding and mixed feeding practices among HIV positive mothers and its association with counseling and HIV disclosure status to the spouse in Ethiopia.
METHODS
We searched all available articles from the electronic databases including PubMed, EMBASE, Google Scholar, and the Web of Science. Moreover, reference lists of the included studies and the Ethiopian institutional research repositories were used. Searching of articles was limited to the studies conducted in Ethiopia and published in English language. We have included observational studies including cohort, cross-sectional, and case-control studies. The weighted inverse variance random effects model was used. The overall variations between studies were checked through heterogeneity test (I). Subgroup analysis by region was conducted. To assess the quality of the study, the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) quality appraisal criteria were employed. Publication bias was checked with the funnel plot and Egger's regression test.
RESULT
A total of 18 studies with 4,844 participants were included in this study. The national pooled prevalence of exclusive breastfeeding and mixed feeding practices among HIV positive mothers were 63.43% (95% CI: 48.19, 78.68) and 23.11% (95% CI: 10.10, 36.13), respectively. In the subgroup analysis, the highest prevalence of exclusive breastfeeding practice was observed in Tigray (90.12%) and the lowest in Addis Ababa (41.92%). Counseling on feeding option with an odds ratio of 4.32 (95% CI: 2.75, 6.77) and HIV disclosure status to the spouse with an odds ratio of 6.05 (95% CI: 3.03, 12.06) were significantly associated with exclusive breast feedings practices.
CONCLUSION
Most mothers report exclusive breastfeeding, but there are still almost a quarter of mothers who mix feed. Counseling on feeding options and HIV disclosure status to the spouse should be improved.
PubMed: 31467708
DOI: 10.1155/2019/3862098 -
PloS One 2014Intimate partner violence (IPV) around the time of pregnancy is a widespread global health problem with many negative consequences. Nevertheless, a lot remains unclear... (Review)
Review
BACKGROUND
Intimate partner violence (IPV) around the time of pregnancy is a widespread global health problem with many negative consequences. Nevertheless, a lot remains unclear about which interventions are effective and might be adopted in the perinatal care context.
OBJECTIVE
The objective is to provide a clear overview of the existing evidence on effectiveness of interventions for IPV around the time of pregnancy.
METHODS
Following databases PubMed, Web of Science, CINAHL and the Cochrane Library were systematically searched and expanded by hand search. The search was limited to English peer-reviewed randomized controlled trials published from 2000 to 2013. This review includes all types of interventions aiming to reduce IPV around the time of pregnancy as a primary outcome, and as secondary outcomes to enhance physical and/or mental health, quality of life, safety behavior, help seeking behavior, and/or social support.
RESULTS
We found few randomized controlled trials evaluating interventions for IPV around the time of pregnancy. Moreover, the nine studies identified did not produce strong evidence that certain interventions are effective. Nonetheless, home visitation programs and some multifaceted counseling interventions did produce promising results. Five studies reported a statistically significant decrease in physical, sexual and/or psychological partner violence (odds ratios from 0.47 to 0.92). Limited evidence was found for improved mental health, less postnatal depression, improved quality of life, fewer subsequent miscarriages, and less low birth weight/prematurity. None of the studies reported any evidence of a negative or harmful effect of the interventions.
CONCLUSIONS AND IMPLICATIONS
Strong evidence of effective interventions for IPV during the perinatal period is lacking, but some interventions show promising results. Additional large-scale, high-quality research is essential to provide further evidence about the effect of certain interventions and clarify which interventions should be adopted in the perinatal care context.
Topics: Counseling; Female; Humans; Perinatal Care; Pregnancy; Pregnant Women; Quality of Life; Sexual Partners; Spouse Abuse
PubMed: 24482679
DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0085084 -
Supportive Care in Cancer : Official... Dec 2022This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to synthesize the evidence on the effect of couple-based interventions on quality of life (QOL) among prostate cancer... (Meta-Analysis)
Meta-Analysis Review
PURPOSE
This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to synthesize the evidence on the effect of couple-based interventions on quality of life (QOL) among prostate cancer patients and their spouses.
METHOD
Six English databases and two Chinese databases were systematically searched to identify relevant RCTs that examined the effect of couple-based interventions on QOL. The data from the included studies were extracted by two independent reviewers using a standardized data extraction form. Methodological quality was assessed by using the Cochrane Risk of Bias Tool. Meta-analysis was conducted among the suitable studies that the available data were sufficient.
RESULTS
One thousand ninety-five studies were identified, and 11 studies met the inclusion criteria for qualitative synthesis and 7 studied for meta-analysis. Couple-based interventions involve different formats of physical and psychosocial interventions. Physical exercise-based interventions were popular among couples, and these interventions had the highest level of adherence among all interventions examined herein. However, the meta-analysis of total QOL and physical and mental health revealed a non-significant effect on both prostate cancer patients and their spouses. More RCTs examining couple-based interventions may be needed in developing countries, especially in Asian countries.
CONCLUSION
Couple-based interventions had non-significant effect on improving the total QOL and physical and mental health of prostate cancer patients and their spouses. However, the current evidence is limited because the sample size of the studies is small. Thus, more studies with large sample sizes need to be included to detect the efficacy of couple-based interventions on prostate cancer patients and their spouses.
Topics: Male; Humans; Quality of Life; Spouses; Prostatic Neoplasms; Mental Health; Patients
PubMed: 36517615
DOI: 10.1007/s00520-022-07532-2 -
Depression Research and Treatment 2018There is no pooled evidence regarding the prevalence and potential associated factors of perinatal depression in Ethiopian community. Hence, the current review aimed to... (Review)
Review
BACKGROUND
There is no pooled evidence regarding the prevalence and potential associated factors of perinatal depression in Ethiopian community. Hence, the current review aimed to examine the prevalence and associated factors of perinatal depression in Ethiopia.
METHOD
A computerized systematic literature search was made in MEDLINE, Scopus, PubMed, ScienceDirect, and Google Scholar. Each database was searched from its start date to January 2018. All included articles were published in English, which evaluated prevalence and associated factors of perinatal depression in Ethiopia. Pooled estimations with 95% confidence interval (CI) were calculated with DerSimonian-Laird (DL) random-effects model. Publication bias was evaluated by using inspection of funnel plots and statistical tests.
RESULT
Eight observational studies with an overall sample size of 4624 mothers were included in the review. The pooled prevalence of perinatal depression from these studies reported that the prevalence of perinatal depression in Ethiopia is 25.8% [95% CI, 24.6%-27.1%]. A pervious history of depression [RR: 3.78 (95% CI, 2.18-6.57), = 41.6%], poor socioeconomic status [RR: 4.67 (95% CI, 2.89-7.53), = 0%], not living with spouse [RR: 3.76 (95% CI, 1.96-7.38), = 36.4%], having obstetric complications in previous and/or this pregnancy [RR: 2.74 (95% CI, 1.48-5.06), = 67.7%], and having unplanned pregnancy [RR: 2.73 (95% CI, 2.11-3.53), = 0%] were the major factors associated with perinatal depression.
CONCLUSION
The pooled prevalence of perinatal depression in Ethiopia is far above most developed as well as developing countries. Hence, to realize the sustainable development goals (SDGs) outlined by united nation, much attention should be given to improve maternal mental health through reduction of identified modifiable factors. Maternal health programs, polices, and activities should incorporate maternal mental health as a core component.
PubMed: 30018821
DOI: 10.1155/2018/1813834