State-Specific Prevalence and Characteristics of Frequent Mental Distress and History of Depression Diagnosis Among Adults with Arthritis — United States, 2017

Association of Burden and Prevalence of Arthritis With Disparities in Social Risk Factors, Findings From 17 US States

“…These factors represent modifiable social contexts that can be influenced directly through public policy, improved access to health care, and clinical programs (23,24). Furthermore, mechanisms underlying these relationships might allow mediation through other health behaviors such as physical activity, diet, and sleep (25,26). Additionally, social support and psychological state are likely proximal to health outcomes and present opportunities to develop interventions to reduce the burden of arthritis.…”

Subjective cognitive decline higher among sexual and gender minorities in the United States, 2015–2018

“…Health status measures include self-rated health (classified as excellent, very good, or good vs. fair or poor) and physically unhealthy days (categorized at 14 days or more vs. less than 14 days in the past 30 days). 16,17 Respondents also report whether they have ever been diagnosed with specific health conditions. In this study, we focused on those known to be related to SCD or ADRD risk:…”

“…BRFSS also includes questions on demographic characteristics and health status. Health status measures include self‐rated health (classified as excellent, very good, or good vs. fair or poor) and physically unhealthy days (categorized at 14 days or more vs. less than 14 days in the past 30 days) 16,17 . Respondents also report whether they have ever been diagnosed with specific health conditions.…”

Peculiarities Of Quality Of Life Among Patients With Osteoarthritis After Arthroplasty

“…All post-arthroplasty patients may benefit from systematic mental health screening and participation in evidence-based interventions, such as self-control training programs, whose proven benefits include reducing pain and improving mental health (Price et al, 2017). Self-control training and physical activity programs have been proven to improve function and quality of life (Theis et al, 2019).…”