BACKGROUND Various studies have reported socioeconomic inequalities in mental health among urban residents. This study aimed at investigating whether neighborhood social cohesion influences the associations between socio-economic factors and psychological distress. METHODS Cross-sectional questionnaire study on a random sample of 18,173 residents aged 16 years and older from 211 neighborhoods...

BACKGROUND Psychiatric epidemiology has revealed a number of associations between gender, socioeconomic status, and psychiatric disorders. AIMS To examine psychosocial conditions on and off the job in relation to psychological ill health. METHODS Longitudinal design with 24 year follow up of employed persons (190 women, 177 men). Interview and questionnaire data on work and leisure conditio...

objectives: the purpose of this study is to examine the use of assistive technology, social support in everyday life and psychological existential orientation for individuals with physical disabilities.  methods: forty-six elderly persons with physical disabilities (aged 73.7±10.6 years, range 53-93 years) were examined with regard to the use of assistive technology, social support in everyday ...

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES PA is a multi-factorial behavior that is affected by interpersonal, intra personal, environmental and social factors. In this study we applied explanatory model to determine the total, indirect and direct impact of physical environment, personal factors and social support on PA among employed women. METHODS This study was a correlational cross-sectional study which w...

Charles Bonnet syndrome (CBS) is a condition where cognitively normal individuals with sight impairment experience simple and/or complex visual hallucinations. The exact pathogenesis of CBS unknown; however, deafferentation often recognised as causal mechanism. Studies have provided insight into the multifaceted impact on wellbeing. Onset may cause distress among those believing hallucinations ...