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(https://ifp.nyu.edu/2024/journal-article-abstracts/s12529-023-10248-0/) Moderators of Loneliness Trajectories in People with Systemic Sclerosis During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A SPIN COVID-19 Cohort Longitudinal Study
Feb 22nd 2024, 14:32

Abstract

Background
Many individuals with systemic sclerosis (SSc) are at heightened risk for COVID-19 related morbidity and isolation due to interstitial lung disease, frailty, and immunosuppressant use. Minimal research has explored loneliness predictors in individuals with chronic illnesses during COVID-19. This study evaluated moderators of loneliness trajectories in individuals with SSc during COVID-19.

Methods
Longitudinal data were analyzed across 30 timepoints from April 2020 to May 2022 from 775 adults in the Scleroderma Patient-centered Intervention Network (SPIN) COVID-19 Cohort. Hierarchical linear modeling evaluated cross-level moderators of loneliness trajectories, including marital status, baseline number of household members, number of virtual or telephone one-on-one or virtual group conversations, number of hours spent enjoying in-person household conversations or activities, and satisfaction with quality of in-person household conversations (all in the past week). Level-1 moderation analyses assessed effects of conversation, activity, and satisfaction means and slopes over time.

Results
Baseline values were not statistically significant moderators of loneliness trajectories. Higher mean (averaged over time) virtual or telephone one-on-one and in-person household conversations, in-person household activity, and in-person household conversation satisfaction were associated with lower loneliness trajectories (ps < .05). The relationship between in-person household conversation satisfaction and loneliness trajectory was statistically significantly but minimally attenuated over time (p < .001).

Conclusions
For people with SSc, higher mean conversation, activity, and satisfaction variables were associated with lower levels of loneliness during the pandemic, but changes in these social variables were generally not predictive of changes in loneliness.

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(https://ifp.nyu.edu/2024/journal-article-abstracts/s10734-023-01170-1/) The role of institutional contexts for social inequalities in study abroad intent and participation
Feb 22nd 2024, 13:58

Abstract
We contribute to research on social inequalities in educational attainment by examining the role of institutional contexts for students’ study abroad (SA) intent and participation. To do so, we extend the individual-level rational choice model predicting SA intent and participation depending on students’ socioeconomic status (SES) into a multi-level model emphasizing the importance of context effects. We test our model based on unique micro-level student data, which we supplement with context data. Examining 18,510 students nested in 69 universities, we provide the first in-depth multi-level analyses of SA intent and participation of students from Japan. In line with findings from many Western countries, our results show that higher-SES students are more likely to (intend to) study abroad. Regarding the role of institutional contexts, we find that programs designed to improve SA opportunity structures hardly affect students’ SA intent but significantly positively affect SA participation above and beyond other university-level and student-level characteristics. Importantly, both lower- and higher-SES students benefit from favorable SA opportunity structures. These findings suggest that Japan’s recent push toward internationalization of higher education has created relevant SA opportunities for students from different social backgrounds. Still, higher-SES students are currently overrepresented among those studying abroad because they are more likely to select into universities offering favorable SA opportunity structures. Our analysis calls for more research combining individual-level with contextual-level theories and data to better understand the conditions shaping SES-specific SA intent and participation.
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(https://ifp.nyu.edu/2024/meta-analyses-systematic-reviews/prevalence-and-health-consequences-of-nonmedical-use-of-tramadol-in-africa-a-systematic-scoping-review/) Prevalence and health consequences of nonmedical use of tramadol in Africa: A systematic scoping review
Feb 22nd 2024, 12:59

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(https://ifp.nyu.edu/2024/open-access-journal-articles/cross-sectional-survey-evaluating-the-psychological-impact-of-the-covid-19-vaccination-campaign-in-patients-with-cancer-the-vaccinate-study/) Cross-sectional survey evaluating the psychological impact of the COVID-19 vaccination campaign in patients with cancer: The VACCINATE study
Feb 22nd 2024, 12:41

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(https://ifp.nyu.edu/2024/grey-literature/2425-evidence-on-how-parenting-programmes-can-reduce-violence-against-children-and-women-html/) How parenting programmes can reduce violence against children and women
Feb 22nd 2024, 12:37

Parenting Programmes to Reduce Violence against Children and Women  Parent and caregiver support programmes are in a unique position to reduce family violence — specifically, violent discipline by parents or caregivers and
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(https://ifp.nyu.edu/2024/journal-article-abstracts/cdq-12339/) Career decision‐making difficulties among career‐decided college students
Feb 22nd 2024, 12:33

Abstract
The procedures developed by Gati and colleagues to interpret scores in the Career Decision Difficulties Questionnaire were implemented to examine difficulties’ profiles among self-identified decided college students who reported being either comfortable or uncomfortable with their career choice. Of the 583 participants, 92.5% were career decided and 7.5% were undecided. Close to half (47.2%) of the career-decided students self-identified as uncomfortable with their career choice and reported similar career decision-making difficulties as their undecided peers. The most salient difficulties among decided uncomfortable students were general indecisiveness and lack of knowledge regarding occupations and the decision-making process. Greater difficulties related to lack of knowledge about oneself, and internal conflicts predicted membership in the decided uncomfortable group versus the decided comfortable group. Results indicated that career-decided students are not a homogenous group. Implications of the findings for career counseling with decided uncomfortable college students are discussed.
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(https://ifp.nyu.edu/2024/journal-article-abstracts/s10734-023-01179-6/) “Every morning I take two steps to my desk…”: students’ perspectives on distance learning during the COVID-19 pandemic
Feb 22nd 2024, 11:59

Abstract
During the COVID-19 pandemic, distance learning became the predominant teaching method at most universities, exposing students and teachers alike to novel and unexpected challenges and learning opportunities. Our study is situated in the context of higher physics education at a large Swedish university and adopts a mixed-methods approach to explore how students perceive shifts to distance learning. Quantitative student survey responses comparing distance learning during the pandemic with previous in-person learning are analyzed with k-means cluster analysis and with a random-intercept multilevel linear model. Combined analyses produce a consistent picture of students who report having experienced the greatest challenges. They are on average younger, report being less autonomous in their learning, and find it harder than peers to ask questions to the instructor. They are also less likely to have access to a place where they can study without interruptions. Variation across courses is small with students being largely subjected to the same set of challenges. Qualitative data from semi-structured focus group interviews and open-ended questions supports these findings, provides a deeper understanding of the struggles, and reveals possibilities for future interventions. Students report an overall collapse of structure in their learning that takes place along multiple dimensions. Our findings highlight a fundamental role played by informal peer-to-peer and student-instructor interactions, and by the exchange of what we refer to as “structural information.” We discuss implications for teachers and institutions regarding the possibility of providing support structures, such as study spaces, as well as fostering student autonomy.
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(https://ifp.nyu.edu/2024/podcasts/employing-mental-health-clinicians-to-improve-police-outcomes/) Employing Mental Health Clinicians to Improve Police Outcomes
Feb 22nd 2024, 11:41

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(https://ifp.nyu.edu/2024/journal-article-abstracts/s00127-023-02589-8/) National and state-level trends in the availability of mental health treatment services tailored to individuals ordered to treatment by a court: United States, 2016, 2018, and 2020
Feb 22nd 2024, 11:21

Abstract

Purpose
We sought to identify trends and characteristics associated with the availability of tailored mental health services for individuals involved in the criminal justice system and ordered to treatment by a court, nationally in the US and by state.

Methods
We used National Mental Health Services Survey to identify outpatient mental health treatment facilities in the US (2016 n = 4744; 2018 n = 4626; 2020 n = 4869). We used clustered multiple logistic regression to identify changes over time as well as facility- and state-level factors associated with the availability of specialty court-ordered services.

Results
Slightly more than half of the outpatient mental health treatment facilities offered specialized services for individuals ordered to treatment by a court, with wide variation between states. Nationally, there was a significant increase in the odds of offering court-ordered treatment in 2020 compared to 2016 (aOR = 1.16, 95% CI = 1.06–1.27, p < 0.01). Notable associations included offering integrated substance use treatment (versus none, aOR = 2.95, 95% CI = 2.70–3.22, p < 0.0001) and offering trauma therapy (versus none, aOR = 2.05, 95% CI = 1.85–2.27, p < 0.0001).

Conclusion
The availability of mental health services for individuals ordered to treatment by a court is growing nationally but several states are lagging behind. Court ordered treatment is a promising strategy to improve health and reduce reliance on the carceral system as a healthcare provider. At the same time, we express caution around disparities within behavioral health courts and advocate for equity in access to incarceration alternatives.

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(https://ifp.nyu.edu/2024/journal-article-abstracts/s11162-023-09768-1/) Good Begets Good: The Role of Helping Others on Engagement and Achievement Among University Students
Feb 22nd 2024, 10:59

Abstract
Educational research has emphasized the importance of help-seeking in learning and engagement. However, little is known about the impact that help-giving may potentially have on student engagement and academic achievement. There is also a lack of knowledge about the environmental factors that might facilitate help-giving. This study investigated how help-giving is associated with student engagement and academic achievement by drawing on the Chinese College Student Survey (CCSS), which involved data from 67,182 Chinese college students. Structural equation modeling was used to analyze the data. Results showed that students who experienced a positive social climate, particularly those who had positive social interactions with their peers, teachers, and university staff members were more likely to help their peers with schoolwork. In turn, these students who helped their peers were more cognitively, emotionally, and behaviorally engaged. They also had higher levels of academic achievement themselves. The results applied to students of different demographic characteristics and different school types. Theoretical and practical implications of the research are discussed.
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(https://ifp.nyu.edu/2024/guidelines-plus/a-step-by-step-and-data-driven-guide-to-index-gender-in-psychiatry/) A step-by-step and data-driven guide to index gender in psychiatry
Feb 22nd 2024, 10:43

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(https://ifp.nyu.edu/2024/clinical-trials/mhealth-incentivized-adherence-plus-patient-navigation-miapp-2/) MHealth Incentivized Adherence Plus Patient Navigation (MIAPP)
Feb 22nd 2024, 10:03

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(https://ifp.nyu.edu/2024/video/supervision-in-social-care/) Supervision in Social Care
Feb 22nd 2024, 10:02

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(https://ifp.nyu.edu/2024/news/dr-sandra-butler-named-2024-umaine-distinguished-professor/) Dr. Sandra Butler named 2024 UMaine Distinguished Professor
Feb 22nd 2024, 10:01

A long-time educator and leader in social work, whose research and advocacy influenced state and federal policy, has been named the 2024 Distinguished Maine Professor, the University of Maine’s most prestigious faculty accolade.
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(https://ifp.nyu.edu/2024/journal-article-abstracts/s12529-023-10252-4/) Brief Report: Determinants of Potential Sexual Activity Reduction in the Face of the Mpox Epidemic
Feb 22nd 2024, 09:23

Abstract

Background
The current mpox epidemic is most prevalent among men-who-have-sex-with-men (MSM). Vaccination programs are being rolled-out to curb the epidemic. Behavioural measures have been called for as well, for example, by the WHO and national public health authorities to reduce the number of sexual partners and sexual activity. We investigated intentions and determinants among Dutch MSM to follow such behavioural measures.

Methods
Early in July 2022, in the context of a dynamic ongoing epidemic, 394 MSM answered an online questionnaire investigating concepts such as perceived mpox risk, vaccination and behavioural change intentions and collecting socio-demographic and sexual behaviour information.

Results
The overall intentions to reduce number of partners and sexual activity were high, but only a minority had developed definite intentions. Determinant analysis revealed that dating/open relationship status was a positive predictor; vaccination intentions did not predict sexual behaviour change; those not on PrEP were more likely to change their sexual behaviour. Mpox infection concern was the main predictor for behaviour change intentions.

Conclusions
Our results show that behavioural measures to avoid an mpox infection are present in majority of participants in our survey, but high intentions are held by a minority. Taking the historic complexity of behavioural change pleas among MSM into account sensitive, additional public health measures are necessary to reach and to inform MSM about potential benefits of sexual behaviour change.

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(https://ifp.nyu.edu/2024/grey-literature/nij-special-report-public-mass-shootings-research/) NIJ Special Report: Public Mass Shootings Research
Feb 22nd 2024, 09:17

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(https://ifp.nyu.edu/2024/journal-article-abstracts/s10734-023-01163-0/) Disrupting internationalisation of the curriculum in Latin America
Feb 22nd 2024, 08:59

Abstract
Internationalisation of the curriculum (IoC) is typically approached very differently across national, institutional and disciplinary contexts. This paper reports on research on internationalisation of the curriculum in Latin America and discusses its potential to provoke disruptive innovation in higher education internationalisation. Traditionally, approaches to internationalisation of the curriculum in Latin American universities have been focused almost solely on student mobility programs. The research reported in this paper was conducted by a project team from Brazil and Australia in 2021–2022. A qualitative methodology was used. Methods included a tri-lingual literature review of scholarly publications on curriculum internationalisation in English, Portuguese and Spanish and a modified e-Delphi methodology with a panel of experts comprising international higher education scholars and practitioners working in Latin America (and conducted in Spanish, Portuguese and English). The purpose of the research was to identify ways in which existing approaches to internationalising the curriculum in Latin America might be enhanced in order to provide more students with opportunities to develop international perspectives and intercultural knowledge and skills. The research found that there is significant potential to achieve this outcome if the process of internationalising the curriculum is approached as a long-term project involving complex collaborative boundary work.
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(https://ifp.nyu.edu/2024/open-access-journal-articles/s12939-024-02106-6/) Community-based mental health interventions in low- and middle-income countries: a qualitative study with international experts
Feb 22nd 2024, 08:39

Mental health services are scarce in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), and designing and implementing effective interventions can be difficult. The aim of this international study was to explore the ke…
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(https://ifp.nyu.edu/2024/journal-article-abstracts/s00127-023-02605-x/) The mental health toll of the Great Migration: a comparison of mental health outcomes among descendants of African American migrators
Feb 22nd 2024, 08:08

Abstract

Introduction
Research is beginning to examine the health outcomes of migrators of the Great Migration, a movement of up to eight million African Americans from the South to the North and West during the twentieth century. However, sparse evidence exists studying the health outcomes of the descendants of Great Migration movers. The aim for this study was to compare the lifetime prevalence of mental health disorders by migration status.

Methods
We used a sample of 3183 African American adults from the National Survey of American Life (2001–2003). Using birthplaces of participants and their mothers, we classified adults as (1) Southern stayers, (2) migrators to the South, (3) migrators to the North or (4) Northern stayers. The outcomes were lifetime prevalence of any mental health, mood, anxiety, and substance use disorders. We used weighted log-Poisson regression models and adjusted for demographic characteristics and socioeconomic status.

Results
Migrators to the North and Northern stayers had higher risks of any lifetime mental health, mood, anxiety, and substance use disorders compared to Southern stayers in the adjusted models. Migrators to the North and Northern stayers were more likely to report perceived discrimination.

Conclusion
This study suggests that migrating families to the North may have experienced mental health adversities.

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(https://ifp.nyu.edu/2024/news/a-matchmaking-service-is-coming-for-mainers-who-want-to-share-their-homes/) A matchmaking service is coming for Mainers who want to share their homes
Feb 22nd 2024, 08:08

It’s getting more difficult for seniors to stay in their larger homes as they age, and younger people are navigating an increasingly unaffordable rental market. So Maine is starting a pilot program that seeks to house those generations together.
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(https://ifp.nyu.edu/2024/journal-article-abstracts/s41347-023-00379-2/) Implementation and Evaluation of a Telepsychiatry Pilot Curriculum for Medical Students
Feb 22nd 2024, 07:59

Abstract
The use of telemedicine has grown significantly over recent years in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and accelerated social acceptance of telehealth as a valid care delivery modality, particularly in psychiatry. These changes in care delivery necessitate changes in medical student education if physicians are to meet the evolving needs of their patients. A pilot telepsychiatry educational program was developed and implemented within the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine. During their psychiatry clerkship, third-year medical students were educated in “webside manner” as well as the various advantages and disadvantages of telemedicine. They then completed a half-day outpatient rotation with a telepsychiatry attending. Afterwards, students provided feedback on their experience via a combined quantitative and qualitative survey instrument including both Likert scales and open-ended questions. Of the 137 third-year medical students, more than half (64%) selected they “strongly agree” or “agree” the outpatient telepsychiatry experience was a valuable addition to the clerkship. Over a quarter (27%) reported supervision with the telepsychiatrist was “significantly better” or “slightly better” than the in-person psychiatry supervision. Over half (56%) of the comments stated this experience was valuable and/or enjoyable and 17% of respondents noted positive instances of high participation. This implementation of a telepsychiatry pilot rotation for third-year medical students was met with mostly positive feedback. Incorporation of dedicated telepsychiatry training into medical school curricula can enhance learner experience, increase faculty and clerkship capacity in underserved areas, and provide foundational skills for physicians-in-training to adapt to an evolving healthcare landscape.
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(https://ifp.nyu.edu/2024/meta-analyses-systematic-reviews/effects-of-relaxation-interventions-during-pregnancy-on-maternal-mental-health-and-pregnancy-and-newborn-outcomes-a-systematic-review-and-meta-analysis/) Effects of relaxation interventions during pregnancy on maternal mental health, and pregnancy and newborn outcomes: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Feb 22nd 2024, 07:44

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(https://ifp.nyu.edu/2024/journal-article-abstracts/s12529-023-10251-5/) Infectious Illness Symptoms Are Associated with Elevated Anxiety in a Sample of Sexual and Gender Minority Young Adults During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Feb 22nd 2024, 06:12

Abstract

Background
To evaluate whether infectious illness symptoms (IIS) are associated with generalized anxiety symptoms during the COVID-19 pandemic in sexual/gender (SGM) minority young adults assigned male at birth (AMAB).

Method
Four hundred eighteen participants (median age = 25; range, 20–40) were recruited through RADAR, an ongoing Chicago-based cohort study of SGM-AMAB between September 2020 and February 2021. Participants completed online surveys. A subset (n = 145) provided dried blood spot samples to assess SARS-CoV-2 serostatus.

Results
One hundred twenty participants (28.7%) had GAD-7 scores of 10 or greater, which indicates generalized anxiety symptoms that may be clinically significant. In a binomial logistic regression model adjusting age, gender identity, race/ethnicity, substance use, and HIV status, the authors found that having a higher IIS count since March 1, 2020, was associated with greater odds of having a GAD-7 score of 10 or greater (OR = 1.14; 95% CI, 1.04, 1.25; P = 0.007). This effect was more pronounced in a binomial logistic regression model adjusting for the same covariates but using current IIS count as the independent variable (OR = 1.39; 95% CI, 1.13, 1.74; P = 0.002).

Conclusion
Among SGM-AMAB young adults, those who experienced ISS reported higher scores on the GAD-7, a widely used and validated screening measure for generalized anxiety symptoms. These findings highlight the importance of screening for anxiety disorders when patients present with IIS in clinical settings and psychobehavioral health follow-ups when indicated.

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(https://ifp.nyu.edu/2024/journal-article-abstracts/s11162-023-09770-7/) Work Hours, Job Resources and Subjective Well-Being of Chinese Faculty: An Empirical Analysis Based on a Sequential Mediation Model
Feb 22nd 2024, 05:59

Abstract
Several studies have demonstrated the relevance of job demands-resources theory in examining the subjective well-being of Chinese university teachers. Nevertheless, the specific impact and mechanisms of various dimensions of job demands and resources on faculty members’ subjective well-being are not well understood. This study seeks to identify the primary predictors of subjective well-being and to explore the connection between specific job demands-resources and subjective well-being through an examination of the sequential mediation of work stress and work-life balance. Questionnaires were completed by a total of 2302 faculty members from 302 universities in China. Correlation analysis and path analysis were employed to examine the relationships between job demands-resources and subjective well-being, as well as their influencing mechanisms. Job demands measured by work hours have a significant negative impact on the subjective well-being of university faculty, with teaching hours emerging as the primary negative predictor. Conversely, job resources have a significantly positive effect on faculty’s subjective well-being, particularly decision participation, job security and extensive training, which serve as positive predictors. The relationship between job demands and faculty’s subjective well-being is mediated by their work stress, and is further serially mediated by their work stress and work-life balance. Similar patterns are observed in the influence mechanism of job resources on subjective well-being.
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(https://ifp.nyu.edu/2024/grey-literature/disability-displacement-and-disaster-resilience-ensuring-the-rights-of-persons-with-disabilities-in-situations-of-forced-displacement-and-statelessness/) Disability, displacement and disaster resilience: Ensuring the rights of persons with disabilities in situations of forced displacement and statelessness
Feb 22nd 2024, 05:53

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(https://ifp.nyu.edu/2024/journal-article-abstracts/s00127-023-02608-8/) How do schools influence the emotional and behavioural health of their pupils? A multi-level analysis of 135 schools in the Born in Bradford inner city multi-ethnic birth cohort
Feb 22nd 2024, 04:23

Abstract

Purpose
To estimate variation in emotional and behavioural problems between primary schools in Bradford, an ethnically diverse and relatively deprived city in the UK.

Methods
We did a cross-sectional analysis of data collected from 2017 to 2021 as part of the ‘Born In Bradford’ birth cohort study. We used multilevel linear regression in which the dependent variable was the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ) total score, with a random intercept for schools. We adjusted for pupil-level characteristics including age, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, and parental mental health.

Results
The study included 5,036 participants from 135 schools. Participants were aged 7–11 years and 56% were of Pakistani heritage. The mean SDQ score was 8.84 out of a maximum 40. We estimated that the standard deviation in school-level scores was 1.41 (95% CI 1.11–1.74) and 5.49% (95% CI 3.19–9.37%) of variation was explained at school level. After adjusting for pupil characteristics, the standard deviation of school-level scores was 1.04 (95% CI 0.76–1.32) and 3.51% (95% CI 1.75–6.18%) of variation was explained at school level. Simulation suggested that a primary school with 396 pupils at the middle of the distribution has 63 pupils (95% CI 49–78) with a ‘raised’ SDQ score of 15 + /40; and shifting a school from the lower to the upper quartile would prevent 26 cases (95% CI 5–46).

Conclusion
The prevalence of emotional and behavioural problems varies between schools. This is partially explained by pupil characteristics; though residual variation in adjusted scores may suggest that schools have a differential impact on mental wellbeing.

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(https://ifp.nyu.edu/2024/news/why-this-budget-failed-to-put-scotlands-children-first/) Why this budget failed to put Scotland’s children first
Feb 22nd 2024, 04:06

Fiona King argues that the 2024/25 Scottish Budget misses a critical opportunity to make further progress on child poverty and puts the Scottish Government’s own legally binding 2030 child poverty reduction targets at risk
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(https://ifp.nyu.edu/2024/journal-article-abstracts/s00127-023-02592-z/) Mortality in patients with schizophrenia in Japan
Feb 22nd 2024, 03:23

Abstract

Purpose
Patients with schizophrenia have a higher mortality risk than the general population. However, no recent studies have investigated mortality in patients with schizophrenia in Japan. Therefore, we conducted a retrospective study to evaluate excess mortality and risk factors for mortality in patients with schizophrenia in Japan.

Methods
We included patients diagnosed with schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder at Yamanashi Prefectural Kita Hospital between January 1, 2013, and December 31, 2017. Standardized mortality ratios (SMRs) were used to compare mortality rates between patients with schizophrenia and the general population. Logistic regression analysis was performed to estimate risk factors associated with mortality.

Results
Of the 1,699 patients with schizophrenia (893 men and 806 women), 104 (55 men and 49 women) died during the study period. The all-cause SMR (95% confidence interval [CI]) was 2.18 (1.76–2.60); the natural- and unnatural-cause SMRs were 2.06 (1.62–2.50) and 5.07 (2.85–7.30), respectively. Men (adjusted odds ratio [OR] = 2.24, 95% CI = 1.10–4.56), age (adjusted OR = 1.12, 95% CI = 1.09–1.16), and barbiturate use (adjusted OR = 8.17, 95% CI = 2.07–32.32) were associated with the risk of mortality.

Conclusion
The mortality rate remains high in patients with schizophrenia in Japan. Further studies are needed to evaluate mortality trends in this population.

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(https://ifp.nyu.edu/2024/journal-article-abstracts/s12978-023-01735-4/) The effectiveness of an m-Health intervention on the sexual and reproductive health of in-school adolescents: a cluster randomized controlled trial in Nigeria
Feb 22nd 2024, 03:23

Abstract

Background
The implementation of the country-wide comprehensive sexuality education (CSE) curriculum among in-school adolescents remains abysmally low and mHealth-based interventions are promising. We assessed the effect of a mHealth-based CSE on the sexual and reproductive health (SRH) knowledge, attitude and behaviour of in-school adolescents in Ilorin, northcentral Nigeria.

Methods
Using schools as clusters, 1280 in-school adolescents were randomised into intervention and control groups. Data was collected at baseline (T0), immediately after the intervention (T1) and 3 months afterwards (T2) on SRH knowledge, attitude and practice of risky sexual behaviour (RSB). Data analysis included test of associations using Chi-square, independent t-test and repeated measures ANOVA. Predictors were identified using binary logistic regression.

Results
In the intervention group, there was a statistically significant main effect on mean knowledge score (F = 2117.252, p =  < 0.001) and mean attitude score (F = 148.493, p =  < 0.001) from T0 to T2 compared to the control group which showed no statistically significant main effects in knowledge (p = 0.073), attitude (p = 0.142) and RSB (p = 0.142). Though the mean RSB score declined from T0 to T2, this effect was not statistically significant (F = 0.558, p = 0.572). Post-intervention, being female was a positive predictor of good SRH knowledge; being male was a positive predictor of RSB while being in a higher-class level was a negative predictor of RSB.

Conclusion
The mHealth-based CSE was effective in improving SRH knowledge and attitude among in-school adolescents. This strategy should be strengthened to bridge the SRH knowledge and attitude gap among in-school adolescents.
Trial registration Retrospectively registered on the Pan African Clinical Trial Registry (pactr.samrc.ac.za) on 19 October 2023. Identification number: PACTR202310485136014

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(https://ifp.nyu.edu/2024/open-access-journal-articles/effect-of-a-brief-psychological-intervention-for-common-mental-disorders-on-hiv-viral-suppression-a-non-randomised-controlled-study-of-the-friendship-bench-in-zimbabwe/) Effect of a brief psychological intervention for common mental disorders on HIV viral suppression: A non-randomised controlled study of the Friendship Bench in Zimbabwe
Feb 22nd 2024, 03:03

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