Gender Differences in Self-Perceived Personal Resources of Older Adults with Generalized Anxiety Symptoms

Boehlen, F.; Herzog, Wolfgang; Schellberg, Dieter; Maatouk, Imad; Saum, Kai Uwe; Brugger, Hermann; Wild, Beate

doi:10.4172/2329-8847.1000178

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“…First of all, loneliness in older women is more frequent and often more severe [ 17 ]. Older women were shown to feel lonely more frequently in comparison with men, even if there is no difference in the quantity or quality of their social network [ 19 ]. Thus, it can be hypothesized that women are more sensitive regarding feelings of loneliness or social dissonance.…”

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“…Prevalence of loneliness was higher in older women in comparison with men, but particularly high in older persons who are living alone [ 17 ]. Additional variables that have shown to be associated with loneliness are as follows: older age, poor health, and low income; however, psychological factors such as low self-efficacy beliefs, negative life events, and a low level of personal resources are also determinants [ 18 , 19 ]. A recent review describes social connectedness – as a possible opposite of loneliness—as a key element to health and well-being [ 20 ].…”

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“…A recent review describes social connectedness – as a possible opposite of loneliness—as a key element to health and well-being [ 20 ]. Our own previous research showed that women more frequently report being lonely, even if their social network does not differ from the network of older men [ 19 ].…”

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Loneliness as a gender-specific predictor of physical and mental health-related quality of life in older adults

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Purpose Health-related quality of life (HRQOL) in older persons is influenced by physical and mental health, as well as by their social contacts and social support. Older women and men have disparate types of social networks; they each value social ties differently and experience loneliness in unique and personal ways. The aim of this study is, therefore, to determine the longitudinal association between loneliness and social isolation with HRQOL in older people—separated by gender. Methods Data stem from the third and fourth follow-up of the ESTHER study—a population-based cohort study of the older population in Germany. A sample of 2171 older women and men (mean age: 69.3 years, range 57–84 years) were included in this study; HRQOL was assessed by using the Short Form-12 questionnaire (SF-12). Data on physical and mental health, loneliness, and social networks were examined in the course of comprehensive home visits by trained study doctors. Gender-specific linear regression analyses were performed to predict physical quality of life (measured by the PCS, physical component score of the SF-12) and mental quality of life (measured by the MCS, mental component score) after three years, adjusted by socioeconomic variables as well as physical, mental, and social well-being. Results At baseline, PCS was 41.3 (SD: 10.0) in women and 42.2 (SD: 9.6) in men (p = .04). MCS was 47.0 (SD: 10.2) in women and 49.6 (SD: 8.6) in men (p < .001). In both genders, PCS and MCS were lower three years later. Loneliness at t0 was negatively associated with both PCS and MCS after three years (t1) among women, and with MCS but not PCS after three years among men. In both genders, the strongest predictor of PCS after three years was PCS at t0 (p < .001), while the strongest predictors of MCS after three years were MCS and PCS at t0. Conclusion HRQOL in elderly women and men is predicted by different biopsychosocial factors. Loneliness predicts decreased MCS after three years in both genders, but decreased PCS after three years only in women. Thus, a greater impact of loneliness on the health of older women can be surmised and should therefore be considered in the context of their medical care.

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“…GAD was predicted by affective symptoms of depression and loneliness in women and somatic symptoms in men. An earlier study focusing on the ESTHER cohort of older adults with GAD showed a higher prevalence of somatisation in women as compared to men [37]. The authors hypothesize that the increased anxiety associated with physical symptoms in men may be reflective of reduced vitality.…”

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Sex Differences in Anxiety Disorders in Older Adults

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Purpose of Review Anxiety disorders are the most prevalent mental disorders. Although prevalence estimates are lower in males than females, anxiety disorders in males are associated with increasing disability. This review focuses on recent research studying sex differences of anxiety disorders and associated symptoms in older adults.Recent Findings Females are close to three times more likely than males to report most anxiety disorders. Heterogeneity exists in sex-specific lifetime and past-year estimates. Age-appropriate instruments such as the CIDI65+ show higher estimates than previous research. The profiles of females and males with anxiety with respect to depressive and somatisation symptoms are different.Summary Age-appropriate standardized mental disorder instruments have been developed and may be useful to overcome the challenges of observed heterogeneity in anxiety disorders and allow for future cross-county comparisons and a better description of the epidemiology and bio-psychosocial factors associated with different types of anxiety disorders in older adults.

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“…No presente estudo, as mulheres apresentaram escores maiores no questionário de ansiedade que os homens, confirmando pesquisas anteriores em que mulheres apresentaram mais sintomas de ansiedade que homens 164,165 . Entretanto, não se pode afirmar se a ansiedade é causa ou consequência da dor crônica.…”

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Introduction: it is estimated that in 2025 there will be about 1.2 billion people over 60 years of age. Research on association between pain and aging is currently highly valued in health sciences. The ultimate goal is to provide adequate pain control in the elderly population. Objectives: to compare pain threshold to mechanical pressure stimulation in elderly people, according to gender and presence or absence of chronic pain; to identify the prevalence of chronic pain in elderly people; to assess chronic pain in the elderly people according to gender; and the association between chronic pain and anxiety, depression, quality of life and functional capacity in the elderly people. Methods: cross-sectional observational study carried out in a convenience sample of elderly people followed up in two geriatric services:

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Gender Differences in Self-Perceived Personal Resources of Older Adults with Generalized Anxiety Symptoms

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Loneliness as a gender-specific predictor of physical and mental health-related quality of life in older adults

Loneliness as a gender-specific predictor of physical and mental health-related quality of life in older adults

Sex Differences in Anxiety Disorders in Older Adults

Influência do gênero no limiar de dor em idosos segundo presença de dor crônica

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