Unregulated residential settlements along the US side of the US-Mexico border, often called “colonias”, are mainly populated by low-income Mexican-origin Hispanics. Colonia residents face numerous social, environmental, economic and public health challenges. Despite this, the mental health of ...
Research has demonstrated a correlation between living in a low-income neighborhood and mental health. However, neighborhood variables affecting mental health and the extent they serve as risk or protective factors are not well understood. Using longitudinal data from a representative sample of low-...
Introduction: The purpose of this study is to explore the relationship between physical self-esteem and life satisfaction among urban low-income residents in China within the framework of Maslow s Need Hierarchy Theory and Cognitive Psychological Stress Theory. Methods: 693 low-income residents from ...
mental health, and neural outcomes. For example, in the U.S. the federal poverty line is used to determine which families are eligible for federal resources aimed at supporting families with low income. While this metric assumes that the costs of meeting basic needs are the ...
Self-rated health Health inequality Aging Europe 1. Introduction Several studies have shown a correlation of income and health status within countries concluding that high/increasing income might have a positive effect on health [1], [2]. Moreover, health and income are interrelated, and multiple...
39 The study questionnaire addressed demographic factors such as age, current marital status, race/ethnicity, educational level, and income. We also collected data on reproductive history, relationship factors, sexual frequency, and numerous medical conditions. To screen for current depression, we used...
Comorbid mental health conditions are common in people with epilepsy and have a significant negative impact on important epilepsy outcomes, although the evidence is mostly from high-income countries. This systematic review aimed to synthesise evidence on the association between comorbid mental health condi...
The health and well-being of female sex workers (FSWs) are greatly impacted by a number of issues and vulnerabilities that are specific to the profession in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Thus, FSW in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) should not be overlooked as a minor...
There were negative correlations among health literacy, social support and coping difficulties after discharge (r = -0.34, r = -0.38, P < 0.001). Primipara, family income, health literacy and social support were the main factors influencing maternal coping difficulties after discharge...
Even when analyzing diabetic patients alone, the correlation between income level and suicide risk remained stark. Diabetic medical aid recipients showed a 3.48 times higher suicide risk compared to diabetics in the highest income quartile. Cha Bong-soo, chairman of the KDA and professor of endocrino...