Prevalence and predictors of psychological assistance services for older individuals in Turkish society

Coşkun, Hüseyin; Yıldız, İbrahim; Alkan, Ömer

doi:10.3389/fpubh.2022.1060845

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“…Limited familial contact can lead to feelings of abandonment and emotional distress, underscoring the importance of maintaining strong family connections, in accordance with the values of filial piety ( 62 ). In addition to family intergenerational relationships, the individual demographic and social characteristics of the older adults, such as gender, education, and health status, simultaneously affect their mental health and access to mental health assistance services ( 63 ).…”

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The impact of grandparenting on mental health among rural middle-aged and older adults in China: exploring the role of children’s support

Wang,

Hu,

2024

Front. Psychiatry

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ObjectivesIn the rural regions of China, characterized by a pronounced aging demographic and limited resources, a substantial proportion of middle-aged and older adults engage in grandparenting roles. Yet, the literature lacks consistent evidence regarding the effects of grandparenting on the mental health of this cohort. Accordingly, this study aimed to explore the impact of grandparenting on the mental health of rural middle-aged and older adults, as well as the underlying mechanisms.MethodsThis analysis encompassed 10,881 middle-aged and older adults, utilizing data from the 2018 Harmonized China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study (CHARLS). The mental health of participants was assessed using the Center for Epidemiological Studies Depression-10 (CESD-10) scale, while support from children was categorized into financial and emotional types. The study employed logistic and OLS regression models to identify the mediating role of child support and utilized the Karlson-Holm-Breen (KHB) method for decomposing this mediating effect.ResultsThe findings demonstrated that grandparenting had a significant negative impact on depression among rural middle-aged and older adults. Furthermore, children’s support played a vital role in mediating this relationship, accounting for approximately one-third of the overall influence. Moreover, the decomposition analysis revealed that both emotional and economic support from adult children equally contributed to the declination of depression among rural middle-aged and older adults.ConclusionGrandparenting significantly enhances mental well-being in rural middle-aged and older adults, with the support from adult children serving as a vital pathway for this positive impact. Both economic and emotional assistance from children hold equal importance in this dynamic. It underscores the necessity of fortifying the family support system to amplify the support provided by children, which in turn could significantly enhance the mental health of rural middle-aged and older adults.

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The impact of grandparenting on mental health among rural middle-aged and older adults in China: exploring the role of children’s support

Wang,

Hu,

2024

Front. Psychiatry

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“…Those who cannot perform regular activities in their daily lives due to chronic illnesses may experience psychological strain. It is also possible that such individuals are more inclined to seek psychological counselling services ( Coskun et al, 2023 ).…”

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Gender differences in psychological help-seeking attitudes: a case in Türkiye

Güney,

Aydemir,

Iyit

et al. 2024

Front. Psychol.

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Background/aimMental disorders pose a substantial public health challenge within the overall disease burden. This study aims to determine the factors associated with seeking psychological help among individuals experiencing depression according to gender differences in Türkiye.MethodsThe study utilized microdata from Türkiye Health Survey conducted by the Turkish Statistical Institute in 2016, 2019, and 2022. Binary logistic regression analysis was employed to determine the factors associated with seeking psychological help.ResultsThe study’s findings reveal that variables such as survey year, age, education level, employment status, general health status, disease status, depression status, day service status in the hospital, daily activity status, tobacco use status, and alcohol use status are associated with the status of receiving psychological help.ConclusionGender-specific analysis indicated variations in the significance and impact of these variables among individuals seeking psychological help. In the development of preventive strategies for mental health protection, special attention should be given to factors associated with the psychological help-seeking behavior of both women and men. Prioritizing and addressing these factors will contribute to more effective mental health interventions.

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“…The statistical analysis in this study utilized Stata 15 software (Stata Corporation) to account for the complex sampling design and weighting. To obtain a more accurate representation of the population, a weighted analysis was conducted, as described by Coşkun et al (48). First, the tobacco exposure status of the research participants was determined, along with the frequency and proportions of the independent variables.…”

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Passive smoking as a risk factor among older adults: an ordered probability approach for Türkiye

Ünver

Tekmanlı

Alkan

2023

Front. Public Health

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Background/aimOlder adults represent a significant proportion of the population of many societies, and being one of the disadvantaged groups, they struggle with various difficulties in their social lives. Undoubtedly, passive smoking is one of these difficulties. Passive smoking among older adults, which is an important public health problem, is an issue that needs to be investigated. The aim of this study is to determine the relationship between the demographic and socio-economic characteristics of adults aged 60 and older in Türkiye and their exposure to secondhand smoke (SHS).MethodsIn this study, a microdata set of the 2016 and 2019 Turkey Health Survey conducted by the Turkish Statistical Institute (TUIK) was used. This survey was conducted by TUIK in the relevant years using a stratified sampling method to best represent the whole of Turkey. The study considered only demographic and socio-economic characteristics to investigate passive smoking. Since all the variables used in the study were categorical, the relationship between the dependent variable and the independent variables was first investigated using chi-square tests. In addition, since the dependent variable has an ordered-categorical probability form, the generalized ordinal logit model was used for the analysis of passive smoking and related factors.ResultsThe rate of exposure to tobacco smoke of older adults who participated in the study in 2016 was 16%, while the rate of those who participated in the study in 2019 was 21%.ConclusionAccording to the findings of the study, older, uneducated, and uninsured smokers carry a more serious SHS risk. It may be beneficial for society for policy makers to carry out studies by considering these features a priority and focusing on policies in this context. Expanding smoke-free areas to cover older adult, increasing penalties as a deterrent, facilitating education, increasing state support for education, increasing education and public service announcements about tobacco harms, and facilitating social security are the main examples. This study’s findings are crucial as a source of information for the development of policies and programs aimed at preventing the exposure of older adults to tobacco smoke.

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Prevalence and predictors of psychological assistance services for older individuals in Turkish society

Cited by 7 publications

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The impact of grandparenting on mental health among rural middle-aged and older adults in China: exploring the role of children’s support

The impact of grandparenting on mental health among rural middle-aged and older adults in China: exploring the role of children’s support

Gender differences in psychological help-seeking attitudes: a case in Türkiye

Passive smoking as a risk factor among older adults: an ordered probability approach for Türkiye

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