scholarly journals PERCEIVED STRESS, SOCIAL SUPPORT, AND DRY MOUTH AMONG U.S. OLDER CHINESE ADULTS

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. S31-S31
Author(s):  
Weiyu Mao ◽  
Weiyu Mao ◽  
Yiwei Chen ◽  
Bei Wu ◽  
Shaoqing Ge ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Perceived Stress ◽  
Dry Mouth ◽  
Chinese Adults ◽  
Friend Support ◽  
Older Chinese ◽  
Older Chinese Adults ◽  
The Relationship

Abstract Dry mouth is a common condition among older adults that negatively influences oral health, general health, and quality of life. The role of psychosocial factors in oral health conditions and diseases remains largely unknown. We examined the relationship between perceived stress and dry mouth among US older Chinese adults and further investigated the moderating role of social support from different sources in the relationship. Data came from baseline of the Population Study of Chinese Elderly in Chicago between 2011 and 2013 (N = 3,157). Stepwise logistic regression models with interaction terms were used. More perceived stress was significantly associated with a higher likelihood of reporting dry mouth. Friend support was protective against dry mouth. The effect of perceived stress on dry mouth varied by levels of family and friend support. To prevent or reduce dry mouth, interventions need to consider perceived stress and social support in this growing population.

scholarly journals Perceived Stress, Social Support, and Dry Mouth Among US Older Chinese Adults

2019 ◽  
Vol 67 (S3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Weiyu Mao ◽  
Yiwei Chen ◽  
Bei Wu ◽  
Shaoqing Ge ◽  
Wei Yang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Perceived Stress ◽  
Dry Mouth ◽  
Chinese Adults ◽  
Older Chinese ◽  
Older Chinese Adults

Subjective Age and Memory Performance Among Older Chinese Adults

2019 ◽  
Vol 91 (2) ◽  
pp. 182-197
Author(s):  
Jingjin Shao ◽  
Li Zhang ◽  
Luxia Xiao ◽  
Xiying Li ◽  
Jiamei Li
Keyword(s):  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Memory Performance ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Subjective Age ◽  
Chinese Adults ◽  
Mediating Role ◽  
Older Chinese ◽  
Older Chinese Adults ◽  
The Relationship

This study aims to examine the mediating role of learning self-efficacy in the relationship between subjective age and memory performance as well as the moderating role of education in these indirect and direct relationships. A study was conducted with 200 older adults aged 60 to 81 years who completed measures of subjective age, learning self-efficacy, education, and memory performance. Analysis revealed that learning self-efficacy partially mediated the association between subjective age and memory performance. Further analysis found that the indirect associations between subjective age and memory through learning self-efficacy vary as a function of education. Implications and suggestions for future research are discussed.

scholarly journals SOCIAL COHESION AND ORAL HEALTH PROBLEMS AMONG U.S. OLDER CHINESE ADULTS

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. S350-S350
Author(s):  
Weiyu Mao ◽  
Weiyu Mao ◽  
Bei Wu ◽  
Iris Chi ◽  
Wei Yang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Social Cohesion ◽  
Sense Of Community ◽  
Negative Binomial ◽  
Negative Binomial Regression ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Chinese Adults ◽  
Neighborhood Cohesion ◽  
Older Chinese ◽  
Older Chinese Adults

Abstract This study examined the relationship between social cohesion (i.e., sense of community and neighborhood cohesion) and self-reported number of oral health problems and further investigated the potential moderating role of cognitive function in such a relationship among U.S. older Chinese adults. Data came from baseline of the Population Study of Chinese Elderly in Chicago between 2011 and 2013 (N = 3,157). Stepwise negative binomial regression models with interaction terms were used. Individuals with a stronger sense of community had 1% less risk of having oral health problems (RR = .99; 95% CI = .98, .99; p < .001). Individuals experiencing a stronger neighborhood cohesion had a 11% reduction in risk of having oral health problems (RR = .89; 95% CI = .86, .92; p < .001). To promote optimal oral health, interventions need to account for individuals’ perception and actual integration with their neighborhood and communities.

The mediating role of health professionals' recommendation in the uptake of colorectal cancer testing among older Chinese adults

2013 ◽  
Vol 20 (2) ◽  
pp. 170-178 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kai-chow Choi ◽  
Helen YL Chan ◽  
Dorothy NS Chan ◽  
Wendy WT Lam ◽  
Carmen WH Chan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Colorectal Cancer ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
Chinese Adults ◽  
Mediating Role ◽  
Older Chinese ◽  
Older Chinese Adults

scholarly journals SOCIAL CAPITAL AND HOME- AND COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICE UTILIZATION AMONG URBAN OLDER CHINESE ADULTS

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. S637-S637
Author(s):  
Changmin Peng ◽  
Jeffery A Burr ◽  
Kyungmin Kim ◽  
Nan Lu
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Social Capital ◽  
Behavioral Model ◽  
Chinese Adults ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Older Chinese ◽  
Cognitive Social Capital ◽  
Older Chinese Adults ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Structural Social Capital

Abstract Home- and Community-Based Services (HCBS) are increasingly important for older adults who want to maintain their independence and remain in their communities. Although HCBS systems have been developed widely in many western countries and in some countries in Asia, China is just beginning to grapple with its rapidly aging population by offering HCBS in a limited fashion. The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between structural (e.g., citizenship activities, volunteering) and cognitive (e.g., social trust, a sense of belonging) social capital and HCBS utilization among older Chinese adults. The study also examined the mediating effect of structural social capital for the the relationship between cognitive social capital and HCBS utilization. We frame the study within the Andersen behavioral model of health services utilization and argue that within this framework social capital is an enabling factor. We analyzed survey data from 456 community-dwelling older adults living in the Gusu district of the city of Suzhou, China in 2015. Structural equation modeling was used to test the hypothesized relationships. The results showed that both cognitive and structural social capital were significantly associated with HCBS utilization. Structural social capital also served as a mediator between cognitive social capital and HCBS utilization, even after controlling for sociodemographic characteristics and other relevant covariates. The findings supported the utility of employing Andersen’s behavioral model and social capital theory for better understanding older Chinese adults’ utilization of HCBS. Interventions for increasing social capital may be useful for improving HCBS utilization in Chinese urban communities.

scholarly journals How Does the Social Support Affect Refugees’ Life Satisfaction in Turkey? Stress as a Mediator, Social Aids and Coronavirus Anxiety as Moderators

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (22) ◽  
pp. 12727
Author(s):  
Eymen Ekmen ◽  
Orhan Koçak ◽  
Umut Solmaz ◽  
Koray Kopuz ◽  
Mustafa Z. Younis ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Family Support ◽  
Syrian Refugees ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Friend Support ◽  
Study Results ◽  
The Relationship

The number of refugees has increased exponentially due to international crises, wars, and political pressures in recent years worldwide. Turkey hosts the largest refugee population in the world with 3,672,646 Syrian refugees. This study aimed to examine the relationship among refugees’ stress, life satisfaction, social support, coronavirus anxiety, and social aids they get during the COVID-19 process. We hypothesized that stress, social aids, and coronavirus anxiety could play a role in the relationship between life satisfaction, stress, and social support. A cross-sectional survey was used to collect data from 628 Syrian refugees via an online questionnaire in Turkey. Confirmatory factor, correlation, and multiple regression analyses were conducted. In addition, the moderator and mediator role of variables tested using the 95% bias-corrected confidence interval from 5000 resamples was generated by the bias-corrected bootstrapping method. The study results show that stress partially mediated the relationship between family support and life satisfaction and between friend support and life satisfaction. In addition, coronavirus anxiety had a moderating effect on the relationship between family support and stress and friend support and stress. Finally, social aids moderated the relationship between stress and life satisfaction. In conclusion, the role of social aids, stress, and coronavirus anxiety in the relationship between social support, stress, and life satisfaction has been revealed.

Living Environment, Built Environment and Cognitive Function among Older Chinese Adults: Results from a Cross-Sectional Study

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-10
Author(s):  
H. Fangfang ◽  
H. Xiao ◽  
Z. Shuai ◽  
W. Qiong ◽  
Z. Jingya ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cognitive Impairment ◽  
Mild Cognitive Impairment ◽  
Cognitive Function ◽  
Built Environment ◽  
Living Environment ◽  
Chinese Adults ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Older Chinese ◽  
Older Chinese Adults ◽  
The Relationship

Background: Many studies have addressed the relationship between environmental factors and cognitive function; however, evidence from China is very rare. Objectives: To discuss the relationship between the living and built environment and cognitive function among older Chinese adults. Design: The Anhui Healthy Longevity Survey (AHLS) was used to investigate the ability to control major non-communicable diseases through behavioural techniques among adults aged 60 or older dwelling in Anhui Province. A multistage sampling strategy was used to obtain a representative sample. Cross-sectional data were collected for the analyses. Setting: The included participants were recruited from four selected cities in Anhui Province, China. Participants: The participants were adults aged 60 or older and resided in the selected urban or rural communities. Measurements: The Mini Mental State Examination was used to measure the cognitive status of the participants. Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) was defined as illiteracy with MMSE scores lower than 18, MMSE scores lower than 21 among those educated for 0–6 years, or MMSE scores lower than 25 among those with 6 or more years of education. The living environment was assessed by asking the participants about their daily living conditions. The distances between the participants’ dwellings and the nearest facilities and the proportions of green/blue spaces within 800 m buffers were calculated based on the textural address to indicate the built environment. Results: The male participants who lived in a non-dusty environment had higher MMSE scores (β=0.828, 95% CI: 0.240, 1.416, p=0.006) and lower risks of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) (OR=0.651, 95% CI: 0.488, 0.868, p=0.003), and the male participants with no access to recreation spaces had lower MMSE scores (β=-1.107, 95% CI: -1.531, -0.684, p<0.001) and higher risks of MCI (OR=1.403, 95% CI: 1.134, 1.737, p=0.002). The female participants who lived far from a supermarket had significantly lower MMSE scores (Q3:β=-0.750, 95% CI: -1.266, -0.233, p adjusted=0.036; Q4: β=-1.184, 95% CI: -1.745, -0.624, p adjusted<0.001) than those who lived near a supermarket (Q1). Conclusions: The living environment and built environment might have sex-specific associations with cognitive function among older adults.

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