Abstract: Based on survey data collected from 151 community-dwelling solitary Chinese older adults in Hong Kong, the present study used path analysis to examine mediating role of sense loneliness relationship between different sources and directions social support life satisfaction. The results showed that mediated effects families, friends, for others In addition, a formal source was not associated with satisfaction among adults, although those more secure financial status had greater...

Abstract This study aims to examine whether perceived poor sleep quality predicts subsequent recurrence of peptic ulcer disease (PUD) in older patients with mild cognitive impairment following Helicobacter pylori eradication and investigate social engagement status alters this association. Of 1,689 H . -infected PUD recruited from eight Grade-A hospitals the People’s Republic China between 2011 2014, was eradicated cleared 1,538 by end 2014; 1,420 these were followed for up 36 months. The...

This study examines sexual activity and associated psychosocial factors in older Chinese people.Sexuality continues to play a pivotal role our lives even as we grow old. There is, however, very limited research on the topic populations.Cross-sectional survey.A representative sample of 688 people (>60 years old) were individually interviewed their demographic characteristics; interest in, knowledge perceived control over activities; engagement activity.The results show that 51·32% men 41·26%...

OBJECTIVE To examine the effect of subjective and objective sleep quality on subsequent recurrence peptic ulcer disease (PUD) among older patients after Helicobacter pylori eradication. SETTING Eight grade A hospitals in China. PARTICIPANTS Of 1689 Chinese with H. –infected PUD recruited between January 2011 October 2014, were eradicated was cleared 1538 by end 2014; 1420 these followed up for to 36 months. MEASUREMENTS Using multiple measures at 6‐month intervals, determined...

Abstract Background and aims: Older adults with mild-to-moderate depressive symptoms (MMDS) are at high risk to develop severe depression along mortality disability. The aim of this study was investigate the feasibility effects intensity interval training (HIIT) in older MMDS. Methods Three elderly centers involving 24 MMDS were randomized into: 1) HIIT (n = 8); 2) moderate-intensity continuous (Baduanjin Qigong) (MICT-BDJ) or 3) recreation workshop (RW) control 8) for a 16-week (32 session)...

Purpose: This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) on reducing self-stigma in Chinese people with depression. Methods: By adopting a randomized controlled trial design, 62 participants clinical depression were randomly assigned 10-session CBT or treatment as usual. Standardized assessment tools used assess and depressive symptoms pre- posttreatment periods by research assistant who was blind group assignment participants. Results: The results 2 ×...

Objective: To understand the prevalence of domestic violence and correlation between posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) so as to improve mental health status women in Wuhan city China. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted community service center Wuhan. Participants were who came for gynecological examination. Data on general condition, social support, injury, epidemiological characteristics PTSD gathered. Chi-square, student-t Cochran-Armitage trend tests employed compare...

To examine the longitudinal association between objective measure of sleep duration and subsequent recurrence peptic ulcer disease (PUD) in older patients with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) potential influence change severity depression on this association.Older Chinese MCI Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori)-infected PUD (N = 2,208) were recruited from hospitals People's Republic China 2010 2014. H. was eradicated cleared 2,015 by end 2014; 1,866 these followed for up to 48 months. Sleep...

This study aimed to examine the association between social isolation, change in severity of depression, and subsequent recurrence peptic ulcer disease (PUD) older adults with mild cognitive impairment.Older (≥55 years) impairment Helicobacter pylori-infected PUD (N = 2208) were recruited 2010 2014 from 12 hospitals People's Republic China. H. pylori was eradicated cleared 2015 participants by end 2014; 1900 these followed up for 36 months. The Kaplan-Meier method used assess how varied...

This study examines the effect of living arrangements on intergenerational support for older Chinese, using a nationally representative survey data 9713 respondents (mean age = 70.18 years). The results generalised ordered logit and model showed that adults with daughter received better instrumental emotional than those son. associations between residing provision varied urban- rural-dwelling adults. findings suggest attention should be given to gender perspective in gerontological social...

Abstract Background Unintended (unwanted) pregnancy is a sexual and reproductive health issue with psychosocial consequences for the individual, their family, society. However, relationship between social support related mental issues, like depression effects of childhood adversity, poorly studied. This study aims to explore connections perceived support, depressive symptoms in pre-abortion women (women who have decided an abortion) clinical setting, based on common risk factor approach...

This study aimed to examine the association of subjective and objective sleep quality with subsequent peptic ulcer rebleeding among older patients.Of 1196 patients bleeding (PUB) recruited from 12 grade A hospitals in People's Republic China, 1106 achieved full recovery PUB, they were followed up for 30 days. Using multiple measures at 1-week intervals, who presented PUB symptoms invited have an esophagogastroduodenoscopy examination. Subjective was measured using Pittsburgh Sleep Quality...

Purposes: This research aims to report the results of a 4-month follow-up study an expanded cognitive stimulation therapy (CST) group that combines CST and Tai Chi on improving abilities community-dwelling Chinese elderly with mild-stage dementia (EwMD). Methods: Two-group pretest–posttest design was adopted in this study, involving 101 EwMD who had completed conducted at local center. Cognitive were assessed by standardized assessment tools pretreatment (T1), posttreatment (T2), point after...