Saffari Mohsen^1,2,#, Yi-Ching Lin^3,#, Po-Ching Huang⁴, Yu-Ting Huang⁵, Ru-Yi Huang^6,7, Chi Hsien Huang^8,9,*, Jung-Sheng Chen¹⁰, Wai Chuen Poon¹¹, Mark D. Griffiths¹², Chung-Ying Lin^5,13,14,15,*

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.26, No.8, pp. 633-641, 2024, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2024.053432 - 30 August 2024

Abstract Background: Physical inactivity is a major public health problem worldwide that results in physical and mental health problems. One major issue for physical inactivity is weight stigma (WS), especially perceived WS, which could lead to a tendency to avoid physical activity (PA). To better understand the association between perceived WS and PA, knowledge of the likely mediators in this association such as weight bias internalization (WBI) and psychological distress were investigated in the present study. Methods: Using a two-wave longitudinal study and convenient sampling, 388 Taiwanese participants (55% females; mean age = 29.7 years [SD… More >

Brianna Cerrito^1,*, Jamie Xiao¹, Amie DiTomasso¹, Amanda Fialk¹, Jocelyn Bolin²

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.26, No.4, pp. 317-323, 2024, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2024.047876 - 04 May 2024

Abstract The purpose of the present study is to evaluate the internal consistency and construct validity of a self-report checklist measuring clinical mental health recovery across six key domains: family and relationships, occupation and school, physical health, mental health, spirituality, and social support systems. The Mental Health Recovery Checklist (MHRC) was developed at The Dorm, an intensive outpatient mental health treatment program for young adults in New York, NY, and Washington DC that services individuals between the ages of 18 and 35 years old. The present study is cross-sectional, as data were pulled from clients’ records… More >

Mohammed Al Jaffal^*

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.25, No.8, pp. 881-890, 2023, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2023.028982 - 06 July 2023

Abstract Many individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) experience delays in the development of social and communications skills, which can limit their opportunities in higher education and employment resulting in an overall negative impact to their quality of life. This systematic review identifies 15 studies that explored the effectiveness of Video-Based Interventions (VBIs) for those with ASD during the critical years of adolescence and young adulthood. The 15 studies described herein found this to be an effective intervention for this population for the improvement of their vocational, daily living, and academic skills. In addition, VBIs allow… More >

Pablo Saiz-Gonzalez^1,2, Daniel J. McDonough³, Wenxi Liu⁴, Zan Gao^1,*

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.25, No.5, pp. 711-719, 2023, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2023.027530 - 28 April 2023

Abstract Virtual reality (VR) seems to have the potential to provide opportunities to promote physical activity (PA) in a fun way. This paper aimed to examine the acute effects of three different virtual reality-based exercise bikes on young adults’ blood pressure (BP) and feelings compared to a traditional exercise cycling session. Four exercise sessions (immersive VR cycling, two non-immersive VR cycling, and traditional cycling) were completed by 36 young adults (22 females; M_age = 23.6 years). BP was measured immediately before and after each session using a BP cuff and exercise-induced feelings were assessed via an established… More >

Jianjun Su¹, Enxiu Wei¹, Cain Clark², Kaixin Liang³, Xiaojiao Sun^4,*

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.24, No.5, pp. 759-769, 2022, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2022.020152 - 27 July 2022

Abstract Numerous studies links movement activity (e.g., physical activity, sedentary behavior [SB], and sleep) with mental health or illness indicators during the COVID-19 pandemic; however, research has typically examined time-use behaviors independently, rather than considering daily activity as a 24-hour time-use composition. This cross-sectional study aimed to use compositional isotemporal analysis to estimate the association between reallocation of time-use behaviors and depression symptoms in young adults in China. Participants (n = 1475; 68.0% of female; 20.7 [1.60] years) reported their time spent in moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA), light physical activity (LPA), SB, and sleep.… More >

Flavia M. Wehrle^1,2,3, Markus A. Landolt^3,4,5, Beatrice Latal^1,3, Sarah Rometsch⁶, Matthias Greutmann^7,*

Congenital Heart Disease, Vol.15, No.5, pp. 301-308, 2020, DOI:10.32604/CHD.2020.013078 - 23 September 2020

Abstract Background: The risk for a severe disease course in case of infection with SARS-CoV-2 in young adults with congenital heart disease is largely unknown, potentially leading to uncertainty and anxiety among affected patients. This study aims to investigate health-related concerns, health-related quality of life and psychological adjustment in patients with congenital heart disease compared to healthy peers during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: One-hundred patients with congenital heart disease and 50 controls (M = 29.7, SD = 3.8 years) were recruited. They completed an online survey including the assessment of health-related concerns regarding COVID-19, the 12-item Short Form… More >

Jeremy M. Steele^1,2, Tamar J. Preminger⁴, Francine G. Erenberg², Lu Wang³, Katherine Dell², Tarek Alsaied¹, Kenneth G. Zahka²

Congenital Heart Disease, Vol.14, No.4, pp. 517-524, 2019, DOI:10.1111/chd.12754

Abstract Objectives: To determine the prevalence, age of onset, and risk factors for overweight and obesity in children with congenital heart disease (CHD).
Study Design: Children with CHD who were seen at our institution from 1996 to 2017 were studied. Patients were full-time residents of the United States and were receiving all cardiac care at our institution. Patients were categorized by age and CHD diagnosis. The date of last normal weight for age and the date of first recorded weight in the range of overweight and obese were documented.
Results: Nine hundred sixty-eight patients with CHD were included. The More >

Dana Y. Fuhrman^1,2, Lan Nguyen³, Morgan Hindes³, John A. Kellum²

Congenital Heart Disease, Vol.14, No.6, pp. 963-967, 2019, DOI:10.1111/chd.12862

Abstract Background: There are significant implications for kidney disease in young adults with congenital heart disease. Prior investigations have not focused on the use of urinary tubular biomarkers for the early identification of kidney disease in this growing patient group.
Objective: Determine if young adults with congenital heart disease have differences in the baseline concentration of urinary tubular biomarkers when compared to healthy young adults.
Design/Methods: In a pilot case control study, 30 patients from 18 to 35 years of age with congenital heart disease and a normal serum creatinine were recruited during a routine follow-up visit. In the… More >

Alex J. Thompson¹, Joseph A. Dearani², Jonathan N. Johnson^1,3, Hartzell V. Schaff², Eric C. Towe¹, Jared Palfreeman¹, Philip L. Wackel¹, Frank Cetta^1,3

Congenital Heart Disease, Vol.13, No.4, pp. 617-623, 2018, DOI:10.1111/chd.12618

Abstract Background: The transapical approach has been utilized in adult HCM patients with either midventricular obstruction or a small LV cavity; however, there are little data on its use in children.
Methods: We retrospectively reviewed all patients (age <21 years) with HCM who underwent a transapical myectomy from January 2002 to December 2016. Indication for surgery was midventricular obstruction in 19/23 (83%) and small LV cavity in 4 (17%). Preoperative symptoms included: dyspnea (96%), chest pain (65%), presyncope (61%), and syncope (35%). The mean age at the time of operation was 14 ± 4.0 years (range, 4–20).
Results: Overall,… More >

Albert C. Hergenroeder¹, Douglas S. Moodie², Daniel J. Penny², Constance M. Wiemann¹, Blanca Sanchez-Fournier¹, Lauren K. Moore², Jane Head³

Congenital Heart Disease, Vol.13, No.4, pp. 548-553, 2018, DOI:10.1111/chd.12604

Abstract Objective: To describe changes in functional status between the last pediatric and first adult congenital heart disease (CHD) clinic visits in patients with moderate to severe CHD after implementing a healthcare transition (HCT) planning program.
Design: Quasi-experimental design. Patients were followed prospectively following the implementation of the intervention; Control patients transitioned from the Pediatric CHD Clinic into Adult CHD Clinic before the intervention.
Setting: Texas Children’s Hospital (TCH).
Patients: Sixteen to 25-year-olds, cognitively normal, English speaking patients with moderate to severe CHD who transitioned from the Pediatric to the Adult CHD clinic.
Interventions: An EMR-based transition planning tool (TPT) was… More >