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{"title":"Does perceived social support buffer the impact of psychological distress on health-related quality of life among people living with tuberculosis?","authors":"Desmond Uchechukwu Onu, Christy Ngozi Obi-Keguna, Ernest Ike Onyishi, Elisha John Igwe","doi":"10.1080/13548506.2025.2469195","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/13548506.2025.2469195","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>People living with tuberculosis have been reported to encounter greater distress than normal population, and this distress is known to impact their quality of life adversely. However, studies examining the mechanisms that could mitigate this adverse impact of distress are sparse, hence this study. We investigated whether perceived social support (including emotional and instrumental support from family, friends, and significant others) plays a buffering role in the link between psychological distress and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) among people living with tuberculosis (PLWTB). We utilized a cross-sectional design to conveniently sample 200 tuberculosis patients drawn from a health facility in South-Eastern Nigeria. These participants completed measures of relevant variables. Results showed that psychological distress was negatively associated with HRQoL. Perceived social support (from family, friends, and significant others) significantly predicted HRQoL. Perceived social support moderated the link between psychological distress and HRQoL, but did not buffer against the association. Management of psychological distress associated with tuberculosis health condition should therefore be a major focus in efforts to improve the health and well-being of TB patients.</p>","PeriodicalId":54535,"journal":{"name":"Psychology Health & Medicine","volume":" ","pages":"1-21"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2025-02-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143506027","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"HIV/AIDS knowledge, attitudes, high-risk sexual behaviour and HIV testing among university students in Henan, China.","authors":"Qi Zhang, Dongmei Dou","doi":"10.1080/13548506.2025.2469193","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/13548506.2025.2469193","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The number of young Chinese students infected with HIV continues to rise, and young students have become an important group in HIV infection and transmission. This study aims to explore HIV/AIDS knowledge, attitudes, high-risk sexual behaviour and HIV testing among university students in Henan Province, China, to provide a reference for more targeted health education in universities. We conducted a cross-sectional survey of university students in Henan Province using stratified sampling. A validated self-administered questionnaire was used as the research instrument. Logistic regression analysis was used in data analysis. A total of 897 valid questionnaires were collected. The awareness rate of HIV/AIDS knowledge was 71.35%, the positive attitude rate of HIV/AIDS was 57.19%, the incidence of sexual behaviour was 16.16%, the incidence of high-risk sexual behaviour was 3.90%, and the HIV testing rate after high-risk sexual behaviour was 11.43%. Medical students (AOR = 1.67) and students who had attended AIDS health education (AOR = 1.41) were protective factors for knowledge of HIV/AIDS. Female students (AOR = 1.66) and knowledge of HIV/AIDS (AOR = 1.58) were protective factors for attitudes towards HIV/AIDS, and higher grades students (AOR = 0.74) was a risk factor for attitudes towards HIV/AIDS. Higher grades students (AOR = 2.21) and bisexual and homosexual students (AOR = 4.02) were risk factors for high-risk sexual behaviour, students who had attended AIDS health education (AOR = 0.36) and positive attitudes towards HIV/AIDS (AOR = 0.34) were protective factors for high-risk sexual behaviour. Homosexuality and bisexuality (AOR = 3.06) and sexual orientation uncertainty (AOR = 2.98) were protective factors for HIV testing. University students do not have a comprehensive understanding of HIV/AIDS, so it is necessary to strengthen AIDS education, guide students to establish positive attitudes towards HIV/AIDS, and raise their awareness of self-protection and the rate of HIV testing after high-risk sexual behaviour. Focus on male students, higher grades students, non-medical students and homosexual and bisexual students.</p>","PeriodicalId":54535,"journal":{"name":"Psychology Health & Medicine","volume":" ","pages":"1-15"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2025-02-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143484750","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"How empathy affects preschool teachers' burnout.","authors":"Yuanqing He, Xiaowen Li, Xin Wang, Hao Xu","doi":"10.1080/13548506.2025.2469194","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/13548506.2025.2469194","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>To explore the relationship and internal mechanisms between empathy and burnout among preschool teachers, Study 1 employed a multiverse-style analysis based on cross-sectional survey data from 2,651 preschool teachers to test the robustness of the relationship between preschool teacher empathy and burnout. Study 2, grounded in the Job Demands-Resources (JD-R) theory, conducted a three-wave survey with 324 preschool teachers and used Polynomial Regression and Response Surface Analysis to investigate the relationship between preschool teacher empathy and burnout, as well as the mediating role of psychological safety (PS) and the moderating role of Perceived Organizational Support (POS). The results of the multiverse-style analysis indicated that the relationship between empathy and burnout among preschool teachers is robust and has a substantial effect size. The Polynomial Regression and Response Surface Analysis revealed that this relationship is curvilinear; empathy positively affects burnout in the first half of the curve and negatively affects it in the second half. The linear term of PS has a mediating effect, while the squared term does not. POS moderates the relationship between empathy and PS. This research extends the breadth and depth of JD-R theory, providing new perspectives and evidence for promoting the psychological health development of preschool teachers.</p>","PeriodicalId":54535,"journal":{"name":"Psychology Health & Medicine","volume":" ","pages":"1-17"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2025-02-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143484751","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The mediating role of digital addiction in the relationship between cognitive disengagement syndrome and problem-solving skills.","authors":"Osman Tayyar Çelik, Cihangir Kaçmaz","doi":"10.1080/13548506.2025.2469190","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/13548506.2025.2469190","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>There is a growing interest in the effects of Cognitive Disengagement Syndrome (CDS) on children. Despite concerns about the effects of CDS on cognitive abilities, especially in children, research is quite limited. It is important to understand the mechanisms of CDS on problem-solving skills.</p><p><strong>Aim: </strong>This study aims to investigate the relationship of CDS with problem solving skills in children and also to examine the potential mediating role of digital addiction.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>The study was cross-sectional research involving 433 middle school children aged 11 and 14.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Our results showed that there were positive relationships between CDS and digital addiction, negative relationships between CDS and problem solving skills, and negative relationships between digital addiction and problem solving skills. Moreover, our findings suggest that CDS is associated with problem-solving skills both directly and indirectly through digital addiction.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Intervention programs developed for children with or at risk of CDS should incorporate practices to enhance problem-solving skills and behavioral interventions to balance their use of digital tools.</p>","PeriodicalId":54535,"journal":{"name":"Psychology Health & Medicine","volume":" ","pages":"1-15"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2025-02-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143473267","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"A cross-cultural examination of physical activity and healthy food consumption among Ethiopian immigrants in Israel and the general population in regard to type 2 diabetes.","authors":"Dalia Betolin-Schermann, Shiri Shinan-Altman","doi":"10.1080/13548506.2025.2469192","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/13548506.2025.2469192","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The global rise in type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) highlights the need for effective preventive health behaviors, such as maintaining a nutritious diet, optimal body weight, and regular physical activity. Ethiopian immigrants (EIs) in Israel, an ethnic minority, are vulnerable to T2DM, with a risk significantly higher than the general population. This study aims to assess and compare health behaviors, specifically physical activity and healthy food consumption, between EIs and Israeli-born individuals (IBs). Utilizing an expanded theory of planned behavior framework, the study incorporates perceived susceptibility to T2DM and perceived health status as additional determinants of these behaviors. A cross-sectional study design was employed, involving a convenience sample of 110 EIs and 97 IBs. Data collection involved questionnaires administered via email or hard-copy. Key variables included attitudes, subjective norms, perceived control, intention, perceived susceptibility, and perceived health status, with logistic regression used to identify significant predictors of health behaviors. Results revealed no significant differences in the rates of physical activity (60.9% for EIs, 60.8% for IBs; <i>p</i> = 0.99) and in healthy food consumption (66.4% for EIs, 78.4% for IBs; <i>p</i> = 0.05). Significant predictors of physical activity differed between the groups. For EIs, intention (OR = 1.35, 95%CI [0.71,1.99], <i>p</i> < 0.001) had a significant effect, while for IBs, this effect was not observed. Perceived health status (OR = 1.63, 95%CI [1.07,2.48], <i>p</i> = 0.023) was a significant predictor across both groups. For healthy food consumption, significant predictors included marital status (OR = 4.25, 95%CI [1.92, 9.44], <i>p</i> < 0.001), BMI (OR = 0.61, 95%CI [0.39, 0.95], <i>p</i> = 0.029), and intention (OR = 2.86,95%CI [1.40,5.86], <i>p</i> = 0.004), with no significant group interaction effects found for these variables. The findings highlight the importance of culturally tailored health interventions that consider both individual and communal beliefs. The study fills a critical gap in preventive health practices among high-risk populations, providing insights for developing effective strategies to promote healthy behaviors in diverse cultural contexts.</p>","PeriodicalId":54535,"journal":{"name":"Psychology Health & Medicine","volume":" ","pages":"1-15"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2025-02-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143473203","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Purpose in life and concurrent and incident fatigue.","authors":"Angelina R Sutin, André Hajek, Martina Luchetti, Yannick Stephan, Antonio Terracciano","doi":"10.1080/13548506.2025.2468105","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/13548506.2025.2468105","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Fatigue, the experience of extreme tiredness, is common and associated with poor health outcomes and worse quality of life. The present study examines purpose in life and the likelihood of concurrent fatigue and risk of developing fatigue over time. Participants from the Health and Retirement Study (<i>N</i> = 6,865) reported on their purpose in life and fatigue concurrently and their fatigue again every four years up to 12 years later. Controlling for sociodemographic covariates, higher purpose in life was associated with lower likelihood of concurrent fatigue (OR = .65, 95% CI = .61, .69, <i>p</i> < .001) and lower risk of incident fatigue over follow-up (HR = .79, 95% CI = .75, .84, <i>p</i> < .001). Controlling for disease burden, smoking, and physical activity attenuated these associations by 14% and 6%, respectively, but the associations remained significant (<i>p</i> < .001). The associations were also independent of and not moderated by depression, which indicated that purpose is protective even when experiencing elevated distress. These associations were not moderated by age, sex, race, ethnicity, or education. Finally, purpose was also associated with recovery from fatigue (OR = 1.22, 95% CI = 1.06, 1.41, <i>p</i> < .001) and lower risk of persistent fatigue (OR = .68, 95% CI = .63-.73, <i>p</i> < .001). Purpose in life is a psychological resource associated with lower risk of fatigue and better recovery from it. Purpose may thus be a promising intervention target to reduce and prevent fatigue.</p>","PeriodicalId":54535,"journal":{"name":"Psychology Health & Medicine","volume":" ","pages":"1-11"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2025-02-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143470138","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Psychological health of healthcare workers during Shanghai lockdown: Prevalence and associated factors.","authors":"Xiaofei Mao, Tianya Hou, Ning Liu, Yueyang Liu, Jianguo Zhang, Wenxi Deng, Wei Dong, Huamao Peng","doi":"10.1080/13548506.2025.2458250","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/13548506.2025.2458250","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The 2022 Shanghai COVID-19 lockdown may lead to mental health issues among healthcare workers (HCWs). A cross-sectional study was conducted to investigate psychological health and its associated factors among HCWs. A total of 253 hCWs were recruited in Shanghai, China, through convenience sampling method. Demographic Questionnaire, Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7, Patient Health Questionnaire-9, Insomnia Severity Index, and The Impact of Event Scale-Revised were used to assess demographic information, anxiety, depression, insomnia, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), respectively. The associated factors of psychological health were identified by binary logistic regression analysis. The prevalence of anxiety, depression, insomnia, and PTSD was 6.3%, 10.3%, 9.9% and 17.8%, respectively. Female HCWs were more likely to report anxiety (<i>OR</i> = 5.50, 95%<i>CI</i> = [1.45-20.82], <i>p</i> < 0.05) and PTSD (<i>OR</i> = 3.20, 95%<i>CI</i>= [1.23-8.28], <i>p</i> < 0.05). Besides, being a nurse was associated with a lower level of PTSD symptoms (<i>OR</i> = 0.23, 95%<i>CI</i> = [0.07-0.76], <i>p</i> < 0.05). Symptoms of psychological health were screened positive in HCWs during the 2022 Shanghai COVID-19 lockdown. Gender and occupation were associated with psychological health. The hospital authorities of Shanghai need to pay special attention to female HCWs.</p>","PeriodicalId":54535,"journal":{"name":"Psychology Health & Medicine","volume":" ","pages":"1-14"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2025-02-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143470135","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Yoga, mindfulness and acupuncture impact on burnout: a preliminary meta-analysis.","authors":"Maria Beatriz Esperança, Aristides Ferreira, Sandra Costa","doi":"10.1080/13548506.2025.2465658","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/13548506.2025.2465658","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Mindfulness, yoga, and acupuncture are three practices that have received little attention in stress management literature, with scholars suggesting that they can improve physical and mental health, reduce stress and burnout, and boost productivity and job satisfaction. However, while there is growing interest in these practices, many employers remain sceptical about their potential benefits and are hesitant to invest resources in implementing them. This meta-analysis aimed to examine the impact of these practices on burnout and explore potential moderators. We followed the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines to ensure comprehensive and transparent reporting in the identification of eligible studies. Overall, 21 studies were included (8 on mindfulness, 7 on yoga, and 6 on acupuncture), all involving independent samples, with a total of 1,364 participants. The meta-analytic results showed that all three therapeutic practices have consistent and beneficial effects on reducing burnout. Furthermore, moderation analyses indicated that mindfulness interventions conducted within the work schedule have a significant reduction in burnout, while acupuncture interventions with between 4 or 8 weeks (the more weeks, the better) also reduced burnout. However, no significant moderation effect was observed for yoga interventions. Overall, the findings provide insights into the effectiveness of these complementary practices in reducing burnout and highlight the need for further research in this area.</p>","PeriodicalId":54535,"journal":{"name":"Psychology Health & Medicine","volume":" ","pages":"1-29"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2025-02-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143460610","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"How the partner's perceived psychological state affects perinatal mental health in Chinese women: multiple mediating effects of couple communication and perceived social support.","authors":"Sheng Sun, Shanshan An","doi":"10.1080/13548506.2025.2465652","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/13548506.2025.2465652","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The association between partner congruence and maternal mental health manifests intricate cultural variations. This study aimed to explore how the perceived psychological state of partners affects perinatal mental health among Chinese women and examine the mediating roles of couple communication and perceived social support. A cross-sectional survey was conducted with 1,654 pregnant women (mean age: 29.7 years; gestational age: 12-41 weeks) from three hospitals in Jiangsu Province. Structural equation modeling (SEM) was applied for data analysis. The results indicated that an unstable partner's perceived psychological state negatively affects perinatal mental health. Couple communication partially mediates the relationship between partner's perceived psychological state and perinatal mental health, and couple communication and perceived social support performed a serial mediation of this relationship. These findings suggest that a partner's psychological state can induce similar emotional responses in pregnant women. However, effective couple communication can alleviate adverse psychological effects by enhancing perceived social support. This study underscores the imperative to incorporate empowerment of primary support companions (particularly spouses) within prenatal social support frameworks. To advocate for the development of a two-way communication model, the enhancement of effective dichotomous communication skills, and the establishment of a supportive communication environment characterized by openness and regularity. This approach ensures that spousal support aligns with women's needs, improving the quality and satisfaction of support while reducing the risk of adverse health outcomes.</p>","PeriodicalId":54535,"journal":{"name":"Psychology Health & Medicine","volume":" ","pages":"1-17"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2025-02-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143460605","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The interplay of pain, emotional regulation difficulties, and social support in individuals diagnosed with fibromyalgia: impact on depression, anxiety, functional disability, and quality of life.","authors":"H Telli, M Akkus","doi":"10.1080/13548506.2025.2469191","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/13548506.2025.2469191","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The purpose of this study was to evaluate the impacts of the interplay of pain, emotional regulation difficulties, and social support on depression, anxiety, functional disability, and quality of life in individuals diagnosed with fibromyalgia. This observational, descriptive study included 367 patients who met the 2016 diagnostic criteria for fibromyalgia set by the American College of Rheumatology (ACR). The demographic characteristics of all participants were recorded. Pain levels were measured using the Visual Analog Scale, emotional regulation difficulties were assessed using The Difficulties in Emotion Regulation Scale - 16 item version (DERS-16), and social support was evaluated using the Two-Way Social Support Scale (2-Way SSS). Functionality was assessed using the Revised Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire (FIQR), depression was measured using the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI), anxiety was evaluated using the Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI), and quality of life was assessed using the World Health Organization Quality-of-Life Scale-Bref (WHOQOL-Bref). Depression scores were higher in the moderate and severe pain groups as determined by VAS activity scores and in the severe pain group as determined by VAS night scores. A statistically significant low positive correlation was observed between VAS night scores and both BAI scores and BDI scores. Higher WHOQoL-BREF physical health and psychological well-being scores were observed in the mild pain group as determined by VAS activity scores. A statistically significant positive correlation was found between FIQR scores and pain severity groups determined by both VAS activity and VAS night scores; between anxiety and depression levels and DERS-16 scores; between DERS-Total and FIQR-Global Impact. The relationship between pain, emotional regulation difficulties, and social support significantly influences mental health outcomes, functional disability, and quality of life in individuals diagnosed with fibromyalgia. Multidisciplinary interventions that address these interconnected factors are essential for improving the overall well-being and quality of life of individuals living with fibromyalgia.</p>","PeriodicalId":54535,"journal":{"name":"Psychology Health & Medicine","volume":" ","pages":"1-20"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2025-02-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143460608","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}