Depression and Anxiety in Greek Male Veterans After Retirement

Kypraiou, Aspa; Sarafis, Pavlos; Tsounis, Andreas; Bitsi, Georgia; Andreanides, Elias; Constantinidis, Theodoros C.; Kotrotsiou, E.; Malliarou, Maria

doi:10.7205/milmed-d-16-00299

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“…Additionally, overweightness and obesity were found to be negatively related to mental health but positively related with symptoms of sleep disturbances [22] that may indirectly affect stress levels. Further, these findings are in agreement with other studies on veterans [17,23,24]. In this context, a study concerning the associations of anxiety and depression with BMI conducted among 177047 adults in US revealed that obese and overweight people were significantly more likely to be diagnosed with anxiety during their lifetimes [25].…”

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“…The current study explored the impact of socio-demographic features and issues concerning the retirement procedures and life after retirement on anxiety and depression levels among navy veterans after retirement. Our findings concerning depression (severe: 6.5%, moderate and mild: 30%) are comparable to those of a previous study conducted among 502 Greek military veterans that revealed 3.8% had severe depression, and 23.2% had depression symptoms that ranged from mild to moderate [17].…”

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“…Although challenges related to the retirement transition period are common for most people, retirement may prove even more difficult for army veterans as the transition from a professional environment with strict rules, strong hierarchy conditions and varied social networks may make it more difficult to adapt to a new life. Additionally, army veterans endure the transition from frequent transfers to different units and cities to a stable home [17].…”

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The impact of socio-demographic features on anxiety and depression amongst navy veterans after retirement: a cross-sectional study

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Objective: Retirement from work may trigger various changes in everyday life that affect mental health. The current cross-sectional study, conducted with 231 veterans, examines the relationship between socio-demographic features and both anxiety and depression in navy veterans after retirement. Spielberg's State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI) was used for anxiety assessment, and the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) was used for depression assessment. The analysis was performed with the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS), version 20.0. Results: It was found that the mean score of state anxiety was 41 and trait anxiety, 38. Severe depression was found in 6.5% of the veterans, moderate in 8.3% and mild in 21.7%. The presence of a serious health problems was an independent predictor of both anxiety and depression's more serious symptoms. Inversely, the stability in terms of retirement choice was negatively related to depression, while the development of new interests and activities after retirement was negatively related to both anxiety and depression. Further, life satisfaction after retirement was a predictor of lower current anxiety levels among veterans.

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The impact of socio-demographic features on anxiety and depression amongst navy veterans after retirement: a cross-sectional study

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“…Taking into consideration that the majority are current veteran retirees [103] also suffering from other comorbidities [11], medication for chronic conditions such as COPD has become inaccessible for many patients [11,13,86,103]. The mean annual cost of treatment for each stable COPD patient has been estimated to be €952.92, of which €239.91 has been paid by the patients [13].…”

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Impact of the financial crisis on COPD burden: Greece as a case study

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Poverty and low socioeconomic status have been associated with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The current financial crisis has forced millions back into poverty. Greece is one of the countries hit the hardest, and is in the middle of a deep ongoing collapse. There have been early reports stating the apparent effects of the Greek downturn on respiratory health. This review summarises the overall impact of the financial crisis on COPD burden throughout the period of economic downturn by analysing the case study of Greece. In all levels of the healthcare system, current economic restrictions have reduced the capacity to prevent, diagnose and treat COPD in parallel with current higher detection rates of COPD. Remarkably, expenditure on healthcare has been reduced by >25%, resulting in major healthcare equipment shortages. Lower wages (by up to 20%) and higher co-payments of up to 25% of a drug's purchase price have led to patients struggling to afford inhaled medications. Treatment nonadherence has been reported, resulting in 11.5% more exacerbations and 14.1% more hospitalisations annually, while the mean cost per severe COPD exacerbation has been approximated as €2600. Greece is a noteworthy example illustrating how COPD burden, quality of care and patients' outcome can be affected by economic crisis.

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“…It is also worth noting that the high level of CG at the beginning of the line (other professional jobs) suggested that employment in previous life was a potential risk factor for CG. The result is reasonable as Kypraiou et al () stated that people with a professional occupation before retirement would experience a larger life transition, which might lead to greater dissatisfaction in their life after retirement. Such a life transition might lower their preparedness and ability to adapt following the death of their spouse.…”

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Response to spousal death according to faith in traditional Chinese culture among older Chinese: Moderation by occupation

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This study aims to enrich the knowledge of the effects of traditional Chinese culture on bereavement outcomes among older Chinese, and to examine the moderating role of occupation in the relationship between traditional culture and bereavement outcomes. A sample of 352 older Chinese in widowhood was interviewed by quota sampling. A scale of faith in traditional Chinese culture was developed and confirmed by factor analysis. Complicated grief (CG) functioned as the outcome variable. Results showed that faith in traditional culture did affect CG among the sample, and previous occupation moderated the effect of traditional culture on CG. That is, the effect of faith in Chinese culture on CG is stronger in the non‐peasant group than the peasant group. The results broaden the knowledge of spousal bereavement in a Chinese context. Services such as death education and occupational therapy were recommended according to this study.

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Depression and Anxiety in Greek Male Veterans After Retirement

Cited by 11 publications

References 30 publications

The impact of socio-demographic features on anxiety and depression amongst navy veterans after retirement: a cross-sectional study

The impact of socio-demographic features on anxiety and depression amongst navy veterans after retirement: a cross-sectional study

Impact of the financial crisis on COPD burden: Greece as a case study

Response to spousal death according to faith in traditional Chinese culture among older Chinese: Moderation by occupation

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