The Determinants of young Adult Social well-being and Health (DASH) study: diversity, psychosocial determinants and health

Harding, Seeromanie; Read, Ursula M.; Molaodi, Oarabile R.; Cassidy, Aidan; Maynard, Maria; Lenguerrand, Erik; Astell-Burt, Thomas; Teyhan, Alison; Whitrow, Melissa J.; Enayat, Zinat E.

doi:10.1007/s00127-015-1047-9

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“…In addition, the male sex was the strongest predictor for smoking in the regression analyses, especially in healthy individuals. This is probably related to cultural factors, in that smoking behavior and its sex differences are diverse among ethnicities ( Alvarado and Breslau, 2005 ; Harding et al, 2015 ; Higgins et al, 2015 ). This study presented data about smoking in patients with schizophrenia and healthy individuals of Japanese ethnicity, and the findings are consistent with a prior Japanese study which also reported that the male sex was most strongly associated with smoking ( Shinozaki et al, 2011 ).…”

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Association between lower estimated premorbid intelligence quotient and smoking behavior in patients with schizophrenia

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Schizophrenia Research: Cognition

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AimWe aimed to investigate the involvement of premorbid intelligence quotient in higher prevalence of smoking in patients with schizophrenia.MethodsParticipants included 190 patients with schizophrenia (mean ± standard deviation age: 37.7 ± 10.8 years; 88 males and 102 females) and 312 healthy individuals (mean ± standard deviation age: 38.1 ± 13.8; 166 males and 146 females), matched for age, sex, and ethnicity (Japanese). Premorbid intelligence quotient was estimated using the Japanese Adult Reading Test and distress symptoms were assessed using the Hopkins Symptom Check List. Current smoking information was collected according to self-declarations.ResultsAs expected, the smoking rate was higher, while mean education level and Japanese Adult Reading Test scores were significantly lower, in patients with schizophrenia than in healthy individuals (p < 0.01). The mean education level and Japanese Adult Reading Test scores were significantly lower in the smoker group than in the non-smoker group in both patients and healthy individuals (p < 0.05). In the patient group alone, Hopkins Symptom Check List subscale and total scores were significantly higher in the smoker group than in the non-smoker group (p < 0.05). A multivariate regression analysis showed that the Japanese Adult Reading Test score was a significant and negative predictor for smoking (p < 0.001, odds ratio = 0.97; 95% confidence interval: 0.96–0.99).ConclusionOur results suggest that lower estimated premorbid intelligence quotient is an important variable in elucidating smoking behavior in humans and may be associated with higher prevalence of smoking in patients with schizophrenia.

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Association between lower estimated premorbid intelligence quotient and smoking behavior in patients with schizophrenia

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Matsuo

Ishida

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Schizophrenia Research: Cognition

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“…Results showed, that-in line with other studies [50,51]-ethnic minority adolescents reported better mental health than White British suggesting that this resilience might be explained by cultural factors. However, a less positive result could be detected for cardio-respiratory health outcomes such as ethnic minority groups had higher blood pressure compared to White British [34].…”

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How Does the Urban Environment Affect Health and Well-Being? A Systematic Review

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In times of rapid urbanization, health and well-being of citizens is increasingly recognized as a challenge. A remarkable amount of research on relations between urban environments and health or well-being has been conducted. To get an insight about the existing measurements on both health combined with well-being, a systematic literature search was conducted using the databases PubMed and ScienceDirect including references until July 2017. To classify the references a conceptual model describing interrelationships between factors that may be associated with health-related urban well-being was used. The keywords "urban", "well-being", and "health" were applied together with factors described in the model. Twenty-four articles met the inclusion criteria. Of these, most studies focused on associations between urban green, health and well-being showing the great importance of green space usage in urban settings to promote better health and well-being. Health was mostly assessed by the General Health Questionnaire (GHQ-12); to measure well-being, the Warwick-Edinburgh Mental Well-Being Scale (WEMWBS) was mostly used. There are still only a few studies investigating the great complexity of urban health and well-being. More specifically, there is a lack in interdisciplinary approaches that highlight the complexity of urban structures and dynamics and their possible influence on urban health and well-being.

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“…About one-third of the sample was overweight or obese at both ages. Overweight, which was related to poor nutritional habits (cited earlier) in early adolescence, was associated with early markers of CVD risk (28) . Family activities (26) included watching television or videos, playing indoor games, eating a meal, going for a walk or playing sports, visiting friends or relatives and going other places; a score was derived based on frequencies of all six activities, with a higher score indicating better family connectedness.…”

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Global cities and cultural diversity: challenges and opportunities for young people's nutrition

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Childhood obesity is a common concern across global cities and threatens sustainable urban development. Initiatives to improve nutrition and encourage physical exercise are promising but are yet to exert significant influence on prevention. Childhood obesity in London is associated with distinct ethnic and socio-economic patterns. Ethnic inequalities in health-related behaviour endure, underpinned by inequalities in employment, housing, access to welfare services, and discrimination. Addressing these growing concerns requires a clearer understanding of the socio-cultural, environmental and economic contexts of urban living that promote obesity. We explore opportunities for prevention using asset based-approaches to nutritional health and well-being, with a particular focus on adolescents from diverse ethnic backgrounds living in London. We focus on the important role that community engagement and multi-sectoral partnership play in improving the nutritional outcomes of London's children. London's children and adolescents grow up in the rich cultural mix of a global city where local streets are characterised by diversity in ethnicities, languages, religions, foods, and customs, creating complex and fluid identities. Growing up with such everyday diversity we argue can enhance the quality of life for London's children and strengthen their social capital. The Determinants of young Adult Social well-being and Health longitudinal study of about 6500 of London's young people demonstrated the positive impact of cultural diversity. Born to parents from over a hundred countries and exposed to multi-lingual households and religious practices, they demonstrated strong psychological resilience and sense of pride from cultural straddling, despite material disadvantage and discrimination. Supporting the potential contribution of such socio-cultural assets is in keeping with the values of social justice and equitable and sustainable development. Our work signals the importance of community engagement and multisectoral partnerships, involving, for example, schools and faith-based organisations, to improve the nutrition of London's children.

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The Determinants of young Adult Social well-being and Health (DASH) study: diversity, psychosocial determinants and health

Cited by 52 publications

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Association between lower estimated premorbid intelligence quotient and smoking behavior in patients with schizophrenia

Association between lower estimated premorbid intelligence quotient and smoking behavior in patients with schizophrenia

How Does the Urban Environment Affect Health and Well-Being? A Systematic Review

Global cities and cultural diversity: challenges and opportunities for young people's nutrition

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