Mental health of working-age populations in Japan who provide nursing care for a person at home: A cross-sectional analysis

Eguchi, Hisashi; Wada, Koji

doi:10.1539/joh.2017-0295-oa

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“…9 In the general population, a larger family size was correlated with better mental health in children 26 and employed heads of households in Japan. 27 In contrast, family size was not related to mental distress in the general population in Colombia. 28 In a birth cohort in Scotland, family size was associated with psychiatric admissions but not with suicide.…”

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Clinical and Sociodemographic Factors Associated With Health-Related Quality of Life in Patients With Adult Congenital Heart Disease　― A Nationwide Cross-Sectional Multicenter Study ―

Tatebe,

Yasuda,

Konno

et al. 2023

Circ J

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Background:Little is known about clinical or sociodemographic factors that influence health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in patients with adult congenital heart disease (ACHD). Methods and Results:We conducted a nationwide prospective cross-sectional multicenter study at 4 large ACHD centers in Japan.From November 2016 to June 2018, we enrolled 1,223 ACHD patients; 1,025 patients had an HRQoL score. Patients completed a questionnaire survey, including sociodemographic characteristics, and the 36-Item Short-Form Health Survey (SF-36). To determine factors associated with HRQoL, correlations between 2 SF-36 summary scores (i.e., physical component score [PCS] and mental component score [MCS]) and other clinical or sociodemographic variables were examined using linear regression analysis. In multivariable analysis, poorer PCS was significantly associated with 11 variables, including older age, higher New York Heart Association class, previous cerebral infarction, being unemployed, and limited participation in physical education classes and sports clubs. Poorer MCS was associated with congenital heart disease of great complexity, being part of a non-sports club, current smoking, and social drinking. Student status and a higher number of family members were positively correlated with MCS. Conclusions:This study demonstrates that HRQoL in ACHD patients is associated with various clinical and sociodemographic factors. Further studies are needed to clarify whether some of these factors could be targets for future intervention programs to improve HRQoL outcomes.

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confidence: 94%

Clinical and Sociodemographic Factors Associated With Health-Related Quality of Life in Patients With Adult Congenital Heart Disease　― A Nationwide Cross-Sectional Multicenter Study ―

Tatebe,

Yasuda,

Konno

et al. 2023

Circ J

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“…The optimal cut-off scores of the Japanese version of the K6 has been examined. The K6 score ≥ 13 is often used to indicate severe or serious psychological distress 43 – 46 . The performance of the Japanese version of the K6 was examined using the areas under the receiver operator characteristics curves (AUCs) and stratum-specific likelihood ratios (SSLRs) 39 .…”

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Parental psychological distress in the postnatal period in Japan: a population-based analysis of a national cross-sectional survey

Takehara

Suto

Kato

2020

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Mental health assessments of both members of a couple are important when considering the childrearing environment. the prevalence and factors associated with both parents' psychological distress have not been fully investigated. A nationally representative sample from the 2016 Comprehensive Survey of Living conditions in Japan was used to examine the prevalence of moderate and severe psychological distress in parents in the first year after childbirth. In total, 3,514 two-parent households raising children under one year old met the study criteria. the Japanese version of Kessler 6 was used to assess moderate and severe psychological distress. The prevalence of either or both parents experiencing psychological distress in the first year after birth were 15.1% and 3.4%, respectively. A multivariate logistic regression analysis showed factors of fathers who worked ≥ 55 h a week, reduced duration of sleep in mothers, age in months of the youngest child, and high household expenditures were significantly associated with both parents simultaneously having moderate or severe psychological distress. this study implied the importance of prevention and early detection of parental psychological distress in both parents. Assessing parents' psychological distress and workstyle reform in the childcare period is an urgent issue to improve their mental health conditions. Psychological distress in the postpartum period often manifests as depressive episodes in both men and women and is a serious health issue for parents 1. Previous research has demonstrated the negative impact of maternal depression on infant hospitalization and mortality 2 , duration of breastfeeding 3 , parenting 4 , and child development 5,6. Compared with maternal depression, paternal depression has not been recognized as a serious health issue within the general population worldwide. However, the negative effects of paternal depression on maternal and child health have been indicated by previous studies. These include an increase in inappropriate parenting behaviour 7 , impaired bonding with infants 8 , less enriching parenting activities 9 , adverse effects on emotional, behavioural, and psychosocial development in child 10,11 , and depression in adolescence 12. It is also known that paternal depression has the potential to increase father's risk of suicide 13 and healthcare costs 14. According to a recent meta-analysis and systematic review, the estimate for paternal depression in the first year after childbirth is 8.4% [95% Confidence Interval (CI), 7.2-9.6%] 15. The estimate for maternal depression is slightly higher [11.9%, (95% CI: 11.4%-12.5%)] 16. The prevalence rates for any anxiety disorder among fathers in the postnatal period ranged from 2.4-18.0% 17. The prevalence of depressive episodes in fathers in the first year after birth was relatively high, compared with later years 18. Previous studies have shown that paternal depression and maternal depression are positively correlated 15,19-22 , and the occurrence of depression in one parent led to a...

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“…Research shows that individuals who care for PWD with high long-term care needs are especially hindered in their work due to heavy caregiving burdens (Gordon et al, 2012;Fujihara et al, 2019). Further, individuals in the working generation are more likely to develop depression because they must work and provide care without help from family members or formal services (Juratovac & Zauszniewski, 2014;Eguchi & Wada, 2018). Moreover, family caregivers in the working generation are greatly affected by the burdens associated with long-term care.…”

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Learning needs of family caregivers in the Japanese working generation who care for community-dwelling people with dementia: A qualitative research study

Sakanashi

Fujita

Nishio

et al. 2023

JINR

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Objective: This study investigated and described the learning needs experienced by family caregivers in the Japanese working generation who care for community-dwelling people with dementia (PWD). Methods: This qualitative descriptive study conducted semi-structured in-depth interviews to explore the learning needs experienced by the family caregivers of PWD. 18 family caregivers were recruited via purposive sampling (age range 30-60 years) from two medical facilities, two self-help groups, and 10 prefectural-sponsored counseling facilities in Japan. The collected data were subjected to a qualitative content analysis. Then, the derived learning needs were independently reviewed by two nursing researchers with expertise in qualitative research and family nursing. The Standards for Reporting Qualitative Research (SRQR) recommendations were followed. Results: Four main categories and 20 subcategories were derived to clarify the learning needs of family caregivers in the Japanese working generation who care for community-dwelling PWD. The four main categories included (a) increasing long-term care literacy, (b) dispelling the negative images associated with dementia and long-term care, (c) working on longterm care as a unified team that handles issues concerning caregiving for dementia, and (d) promoting an active role as a member of society. Conclusions: This study clarified specific learning needs that family caregivers in the Japanese working generation experience when caring for community-dwelling PWD, thus, contributing to a more thorough understanding of the associated challenges. In addition, the structured list of learning needs should aid health professionals when conducting assessments and planning interventions, especially when framing these issues from the cultural perspective.

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Mental health of working-age populations in Japan who provide nursing care for a person at home: A cross-sectional analysis

Cited by 7 publications

References 25 publications

Clinical and Sociodemographic Factors Associated With Health-Related Quality of Life in Patients With Adult Congenital Heart Disease　― A Nationwide Cross-Sectional Multicenter Study ―

Clinical and Sociodemographic Factors Associated With Health-Related Quality of Life in Patients With Adult Congenital Heart Disease　― A Nationwide Cross-Sectional Multicenter Study ―

Parental psychological distress in the postnatal period in Japan: a population-based analysis of a national cross-sectional survey

Learning needs of family caregivers in the Japanese working generation who care for community-dwelling people with dementia: A qualitative research study

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Mental health of working-age populations in Japan who provide nursing care for a person at home: A cross-sectional analysis

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Clinical and Sociodemographic Factors Associated With Health-Related Quality of Life in Patients With Adult Congenital Heart Disease ― A Nationwide Cross-Sectional Multicenter Study ―

Clinical and Sociodemographic Factors Associated With Health-Related Quality of Life in Patients With Adult Congenital Heart Disease ― A Nationwide Cross-Sectional Multicenter Study ―

Parental psychological distress in the postnatal period in Japan: a population-based analysis of a national cross-sectional survey

Learning needs of family caregivers in the Japanese working generation who care for community-dwelling people with dementia: A qualitative research study

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Clinical and Sociodemographic Factors Associated With Health-Related Quality of Life in Patients With Adult Congenital Heart Disease　― A Nationwide Cross-Sectional Multicenter Study ―

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