Associations between psychological distress and the most concerning present personal problems among working-age men in Japan

Wada, Koji; Eguchi, Hisashi; Yoneoka, Daisuke; Okahisa, Jun; Smith, Derek

doi:10.1186/s12889-015-1676-7

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“…That the highest odds of distress were found for those with the lowest household income level is consistent with previous findings that financial difficulty increases psychological distress 14,24 . Correspondingly, a study showed that loss of employment is linked to increased distress (study was done in Norway among general population) 13 , as it may lead to financial strain 16,25 .…”

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confidence: 92%

“…Regarding the previous studies on educational differences in mental health problems, low education may be more consistently associated with severe mental health problems than minor psychiatric morbidity 23,[27][28][29][30] , and it correspond with findings from current studies. Positive associations between being unmarried, bereaved, or divorced and psychological distress have been reported in previous studies, but there have been no such associations reported with psychological stress 16,24,25 . As shown in longitudinal studies including a study done for working-age population in Finland 7,14 , there was significant association between living alone and psychological distress in the current study.…”

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confidence: 80%

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Factors associated with psychological stress and distress among Korean adults: the results from Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey

Cheon

Park

Jeong

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The prevalence of stress and distress has been increasing and being important public health issues; nevertheless, few studies have assessed the factors associated at the population level. This study identified factors associated and how they differentially influence stress and distress. A total of 35,105 individuals aged 19 years and older using nationally representative data from the Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (2007–2012) were included in the study. Subjects were differentiated by gender and psychological state (no symptoms, stress, distress). The associations of socio-demographics, psychosocial factors, health behaviours, and chronic illness with psychological states were analysed by gender. Socio-demographics and psychosocial factors such as lower household income, lower education level, living alone or negative outcome of marriage, and unemployment were associated with distress in both genders. Male and female educated higher and with short sleep duration, male living alone and with higher household income, and female married and with a lower household income was associated with stress. A perceived body image of slim or fat was associated with distress and stress in both genders. Behavioural factors, such as smoking, higher alcohol consumption, and abnormal calorie intake, were associated with stress and distress in both genders, with the exception of alcohol consumption in distress and abnormal calorie intake in stress of male. Socio-economic deprivation and negative psychosocial and behavioural factors were differently associated with psychological distress or stress by gender. Intervention strategies for distress and stress should be specifically tailored regarding these differences.

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confidence: 92%

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confidence: 80%

Factors associated with psychological stress and distress among Korean adults: the results from Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey

Cheon

Park

Jeong

et al. 2020

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“…Second, as we used an online questionnaire, the sample may have been biased toward individuals who owned a computer and were more familiar with internet use. Third, the current study utilized self-reporting measures, which may exhibit an inherent degree of recall error and bias (particularly regarding class attendance), although this methodology is by no means uncommon in psychological research (68) , (69) .…”

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confidence: 99%

Autistic and Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Traits Are Associated with Suboptimal Performance among Japanese University Students

Wada

Muzembo

Ngatu

et al. 2020

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Introduction: Recent estimates suggest that there is a substantial number of Japanese students with developmental disabilities. This study aimed to examine potential associations between autistic, autistic subcomponents, and attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) traits with student performance (as measured by presenteeism) and class attendance among Japanese university students. Methods: Participants comprised 721 students from different regions of Japan who completed a self-administered internet survey. Autistic and ADHD traits were measured using an abridged version of the autism spectrum quotient (AQ-Short) and adult ADHD self-report scale (ASRS). Presenteeism, which is an indicator of student performance, was assessed using the modified World Health Organization Health and Work Performance Questionnaire. Class attendance during the past year was self-reported by participants. Results: Students with high levels of autistic traits and high levels of ADHD traits were significantly more likely to report poor student performance (odds ratio [OR] = 3.07, 95% confidence interval [95% CI]: 1.90–4.96; and OR = 2.13, 95% CI: 1.32–3.42, respectively). Regarding autistic trait subcomponents, students with high levels of preference for routine (OR = 2.39, 95% CI: 1.38–4.13) and high levels of difficulties with social skills (OR = 1.81, 95% CI: 1.03–3.18) were also significantly more likely to report poor student performance. There were borderline significant associations between traits of attention-switching difficulties and poor student performance (OR = 1.78, 95% CI: 1.00–3.15). Regarding ADHD trait subcomponents, students with high levels of inattention (OR = 2.88, 95% CI: 1.32–6.26) were also significantly more likely to report poor student performance. Students with both high levels of autistic traits and high levels of ADHD traits were more likely to report poor student performance than those with high levels of only one trait type. There were, however, no statistically significant associations between these traits and low class attendance risk. Conclusions: Sickness presenteeism was significantly associated with high levels of both autistic traits and ADHD traits among Japanese university students.

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“…An increasing number of original research articles based on secondary data of these surveys have been published in peer-review journals in epidemiology and public health, especially since the 2000s. For example, around 50 journal articles have used secondary data from one of the two major national household surveys on health in Japan: the Comprehensive Survey of Living Conditions 15 – 34 and the National Nutrition Survey (renamed the National Health and Nutrition Survey in 2003). 17 – 19 , 25 , 32 , 35 – 63 Topics covered by the articles using the Comprehensive Survey of Living Conditions include socioeconomic factors, 15 , 20 , 23 , 24 , 27 , 32 inequality, 19 , 21 , 26 , 28 gender differences, 16 , 33 self-rated health, 15 , 24 , 29 mental health, 20 , 27 , 34 activities of daily living, 33 and health-related quality of life.…”

Section: Secondary Data Analysis Of National Health Surveys In Japanmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…For example, around 50 journal articles have used secondary data from one of the two major national household surveys on health in Japan: the Comprehensive Survey of Living Conditions 15 – 34 and the National Nutrition Survey (renamed the National Health and Nutrition Survey in 2003). 17 – 19 , 25 , 32 , 35 – 63 Topics covered by the articles using the Comprehensive Survey of Living Conditions include socioeconomic factors, 15 , 20 , 23 , 24 , 27 , 32 inequality, 19 , 21 , 26 , 28 gender differences, 16 , 33 self-rated health, 15 , 24 , 29 mental health, 20 , 27 , 34 activities of daily living, 33 and health-related quality of life. 16 , 22 Articles using the National (Health and) Nutrition Survey have examined anemia, 41 , 50 oral health, 45 – 47 , 49 dyslipidemia, 52 , 55 hypertension, 37 , 60 diabetes, 62 weight status and obesity, 35 , 40 , 42 – 44 and lifestyle-related factors, including tobacco smoking, 45 – 47 dietary intake, 38 , 39 , 53 , 54 , 58 , 59 , 63 and physical activity.…”

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Secondary Data Analysis of National Surveys in Japan Toward Improving Population Health

Ikeda

2016

Journal of Epidemiology

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Secondary data analysis of national health surveys of the general population is a standard methodology for health metrics and evaluation; it is used to monitor trends in population health over time and benchmark the performance of health systems. In Japan, the government has established electronic databases of individual records from national surveys of the population’s health. However, the number of publications based on these datasets is small considering the scale and coverage of the surveys. There appear to be two major obstacles to the secondary use of Japanese national health survey data: strict data access control under the Statistics Act and an inadequate interdisciplinary research environment for resolving methodological difficulties encountered when dealing with secondary data. The usefulness of secondary analysis of survey data is evident with examples from the author’s previous studies based on vital records and the National Health and Nutrition Surveys, which showed that (i) tobacco smoking and high blood pressure are the major risk factors for adult mortality from non-communicable diseases in Japan; (ii) the decrease in mean blood pressure in Japan from the late 1980s to the early 2000s was partly attributable to the increased use of antihypertensive medication and reduced dietary salt intake; and (iii) progress in treatment coverage and control of high blood pressure is slower in Japan than in the United States and Britain. National health surveys in Japan are an invaluable asset, and findings from secondary analyses of these surveys would provide important suggestions for improving health in people around the world.

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Associations between psychological distress and the most concerning present personal problems among working-age men in Japan

Cited by 6 publications

References 27 publications

Factors associated with psychological stress and distress among Korean adults: the results from Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey

Factors associated with psychological stress and distress among Korean adults: the results from Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey

Autistic and Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Traits Are Associated with Suboptimal Performance among Japanese University Students

Secondary Data Analysis of National Surveys in Japan Toward Improving Population Health

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