The perception that eating disorders occur predominantly in young white upper-class women has been challenged. This study examined temporal differences to the demographic correlates of disorder behaviors over a 10-year period.Data from cross-sectional general population surveys 1998 (n = 3010) and 2008 3034) were collected on demographics (sex, age, income, residency), current (binge eating, extreme dieting, purging), health-related quality life (SF-36).Below-median annual household income...

Abstract Background Stigma refers to the discrediting, devaluing, and shaming of a person because characteristics or attributes that they possess. Generally, stigma leads negative social experiences such as isolation, rejection, marginalization, discrimination. If related health condition mental illness, may affect person’s illness treatment course, including access appropriate professional medical treatment. has also been reported patients’ families relatives, along with professionals who...

To examine temporal trends in the burden of eating disorder (ED) features, as estimated by composite their prevalence and impact upon quality life (QoL) over a period 10 years.Representative samples 3010 participants 1998 3034 2008 from South Australian adult population were assessed for endorsement ED features (objective binge eating, extreme dieting, purging both years; subjective weight/shape concerns also 2008) QoL using Medical Outcomes Study Short Form (SF-36).From to significant...

Resettled refugees are a particularly vulnerable group. They have very high levels of mental health problems, in particular, trauma-related disorders, but low uptake care. Evidence suggests that poor "mental literacy", namely, knowledge and understanding the nature treatment problems is major factor or inappropriate treatment-seeking among individuals with problems. This study used culturally adapted Mental Health Literacy Survey method to determine of, beliefs about, helpfulness...

Primary objective: To determine the incidence of autonomic arousal vs. Dysautonomia following traumatic brain injury (TBI) in an Intensive Care Unit (ICU) setting and to prospectively evaluate these groups against severity outcome variables.Research design: Prospective observational group comparison (cohort) study consecutive ICU admissions a major trauma hospital over 2-year period.Main outcomes results: Eighty-nine 113 subjects met inclusion exclusion criteria, with consent gained for 79...

Abstract Objective: To determine sex differences in the prevalence and impact of specific eating disorder features on health‐related quality life (HRQoL). Method: A general population sample men ( n = 1,479) women 1,555) completed interviews that assessed HRQoL (Medical Outcomes Study Short Form, SF‐36), current regular occurrence binge eating, extreme dietary restriction, purging, overevaluation weight or shape. Results: Men constituted a substantial minority (23–41%) participants reporting...

Psychological trauma, in particular, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and depression, are highly prevalent among resettled refugees. However, little is known regarding the mental health status associated help-seeking behaviour of Afghan refugees Australia.A sample 150 (74 males; mean age 32.8 years, SD = 12.2) living Adelaide, South Australia were recruited. Self-reported measures PTSD, exposure to traumatic events, functional impairment, self-recognition PTSD symptomatology behaviours...

To examine levels of psychological distress and help seeking behaviour in resettled refugees attending English tuition classes Australia, their associations with participants' demographic characteristics.Data was collected by bilingual interviewers between March November 2013. A volunteer sample attendees Adult Migrant Programs (AMEP) Western Sydney were recruited. Participants two hundred twenty five Iraqi Sydney, who had left Iraq no earlier than 1991, fluent Arabic and/or English, the...

Primary objective: To document and critically evaluate the likely effectiveness of pharmacological treatments used in a sample patients with Dysautonomia to link these findings previously published literature. Research design: Retrospective case control chart review. Methods procedures: Data were collected on age, sex GCS matched subjects without (35 cases 35 controls). included demographic injury details, physiological parameters, medication usage, clinical progress rehabilitation outcome....

Resettled refugees are at high risk of trauma-related mental health problems, yet there is low uptake care in this population. Evidence suggests poor 'mental literacy' (MHL) may be a major factor influencing help-seeking behaviour among individuals with problems. This study sought to examine the MHL resettled Afghan Adelaide, South Australia. Interviews were completed 150 (74 males; mean age 32.8 years, SD = 12.2) living A convenience sampling method was employed and participants comprised...

Studies that have investigated quality of life (QoL) in eating disorders (EDs) been focussed on the impact ED QoL and little is known regarding possible reciprocal EDs. The aim this study was to provide a first-time investigation bidirectional relationships between EDs both health-related (HRQoL) psychological distress (PD).Structural equation modeling applied longitudinal data collected from community sample Australian women (N = 828) surveyed at baseline, five annual follow-ups, again...

Psychological distress has been well identified in recently resettled refugee groups; however, evidence on psychological over time is not conclusive. Australia welcomed a large population recent decades, including Iraqis who currently form one of the largest groups being Australia.This study aimed to explore two samples Iraqi refugees, those arrived (n = 225, average length stay 0.55 months) and with longer period resettlement 58.5 months). To assess general symptoms anxiety depression,...

Refugees experience traumatic life events with impacts amplified in regional and rural areas due to barriers accessing services. This study examined the factors influencing lived of resettlement for former refugees Launceston, Australia, including environmental, social, health-related factors. Qualitative interviews focus groups were conducted adult youth community members from Burma, Bhutan, Sierra Leone, Afghanistan, Iran, Sudan, essential service providers (n = 31). Thematic analysis...

Primary objective : To examine the psychometric properties of Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) in traumatic brain injury (TBI) and to determine relative endorsement somatic-performance cognitive-affective items this group. Research design Prospective 2 year follow up assessment. Methods 117 patients discharged from an inpatient TBI rehabilitation service completed BDI as part a 24 month Demographic related data were obtained patient files significant others. Main outcomes A principal...

In the United Arab Emirates (UAE) 35% of population are aged 0–24 years. A significant proportion these young people living with chronic conditions (e.g., asthma, type 1 diabetes, cardiac conditions, and genetically-transmitted such as thalassemia cystic fibrosis). This group has increased vulnerability to developmental delays mental health problems, is increasingly coming attention service providers in mainstream schools, primary healthcare centers, pediatric hospitals. Despite government...

Comparison of long-term mortality rates between patients with traumatic brain injury (TBI) and the general population has not been adequately investigated. This project aimed to obtain information on rate TBI. Using a rehabilitation database major teaching hospital, search identified 476 patients, whom 27 were deceased. (5.7%) was compared expected for an equivalent without TBI (1.5%) using Australian Life Table data. It found that had significantly higher than (chi2 = 12.2, p < 0.001)....

Criticisms that generic measures of health-related quality life (HRQoL) are not sensitive to impairment in anorexia nervosa (AN) has spurred the development disease-specific measures. This study aimed compare psychometric properties a measure HRQoL. 63 participants with AN completed HRQoL (SF-12), (Eating Disorders Quality Life Questionnaire; EDQOL), functional (days out role; DOR; Work and Social Adjustment Scale; WSAS), eating disorder severity Disorder Examination; EDE) at baseline,...

To support promotion, prevention and early intervention for mental illness school nurses need to be health literate. Three hundred thirty-nine employed in government private schools from three Emirates the UAE were surveyed. A culturally adapted Mental Health Literacy questionnaire comprising vignettes of fictional characters meeting diagnostic criteria target conditions along with Kessler Psychological Distress Scale (K10) was administered ascertain nurses' ability correctly identify elicit...

The current longitudinal study sought to identify predictors of professional help seeking for mental health problems amongst Afghan and Iraqi refugees five years post-settlement utilising the Building a New Life in Australia dataset (BNLA). Data were collected via face-to-face or phone interviews across waves from October 2013 March 2018. born numbering 1180 over 18 age with permanent humanitarian visa included this study. results suggest differences help-seeking behaviors two ethnic groups....