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Inorg Chem ; 63(5): 2577-2585, 2024 Feb 05.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38244205

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A bifunctional luminescent whitening and luminescent sensing composite material, BaMgAl12O17:Eu2+/polydimethylsiloxane (BAM/PDMS), that utilizes natural sunlight and mechanical energy is presented. By increasing the Eu2+ content, the photoluminescence (PL) excitation spectrum of the material shows a maximum redshift of 23 nm due to 5d level splitting of Eu2+, resulting in more spectral overlap with sunlight and an excellent PL whitening effect. Meanwhile, the self-recoverable mechanoluminescence (ML) of the material can be easily excited under mechanical stimuli due to contact electrification, exhibiting a unique stress sensing effect. Based on the unique features of PL whitening and ML sensing, the material is applied to model cars through a spray process, and the results demonstrate that the bifunctional BAM/PDMS material shows promising applications in automobile decoration.

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Phys Rev Lett ; 131(8): 080401, 2023 Aug 25.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37683167

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Quantum simulation of different exotic topological phases of quantum matter on a noisy intermediate-scale quantum (NISQ) processor is attracting growing interest. Here, we develop a one-dimensional 43-qubit superconducting quantum processor, named Chuang-tzu, to simulate and characterize emergent topological states. By engineering diagonal Aubry-André-Harper (AAH) models, we experimentally demonstrate the Hofstadter butterfly energy spectrum. Using Floquet engineering, we verify the existence of the topological zero modes in the commensurate off-diagonal AAH models, which have never been experimentally realized before. Remarkably, the qubit number over 40 in our quantum processor is large enough to capture the substantial topological features of a quantum system from its complex band structure, including Dirac points, the energy gap's closing, the difference between even and odd number of sites, and the distinction between edge and bulk states. Our results establish a versatile hybrid quantum simulation approach to exploring quantum topological systems in the NISQ era.

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J Sleep Res ; 31(6): e13697, 2022 12.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-35879019

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Adolescents' sleep problems and their association with mental health is an important public health concern. This study aimed to investigate sleep and mental health status and the association of sleep with mental health in Chinese high school students. Data came from a cross-sectional study in Guangdong province which included 42,077 high school students. Sleep quality and sleep duration were obtained through self-report. The Depression Anxiety and Stress Scale (DASS-21) was used to measure mental health. The association between sleep quality, sleep duration, and mental health was analysed using logistic regression. The prevalence of depression, anxiety, and stress symptoms were 35.27%, 42.32%, and 21.87% in high school students, respectively. And only 17.71% and 34.41% of the high school students had very good sleep quality and ≥8 h sleep duration, respectively. Poorer sleep quality and shorter sleep duration were risk factors for mental health problems in high school students. Compared to high school students with very good sleep quality and ≥8 h sleep duration, the high school students with poor or very poor sleep quality and <6 h sleep duration had the highest risk of depression symptoms (odds ratio [OR] 5.02, 95% confidence interval [CI] 4.40-5.72), anxiety symptoms (OR 6.02, 95% CI5.25-6.89), and stress symptoms (OR 6.12, 95% CI5.30-7.06). Considering the combined association of sleep quality and sleep duration on mental health, it is important not only to ensure that high school students have sufficient sleep duration, but also to improve their sleep quality.


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Depressão , Saúde Mental , Adolescente , Humanos , Estudos Transversais , Depressão/epidemiologia , Depressão/psicologia , Inquéritos e Questionários , Estudantes/psicologia , Sono , China/epidemiologia
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Inorg Chem ; 61(6): 2911-2919, 2022 Feb 14.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-35099958

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Luminescence anticounterfeiting is one of the most significant technologies to protect information security. However, the luminescence of the present anticounterfeiting logo is static, which is easily counterfeited by substitutes, and it always requires an ultraviolet lamp in use, which is inconvenient in application. In this work, according to the present deficiencies of luminescence anticounterfeiting, an interesting phosphor CaZnGe2O6/Mn2+ with unique features of dynamic photoluminescence and non-pre-irradiation mechanoluminescence is developed for the first time. The photoluminescence color of the phosphor can dynamically change from green to red during irradiation, and the non-pre-irradiation mechanoluminescence of the phosphor-based elastomer can be easily stimulated by mechanics such as stretching, bending, or scratching with a finger. By combining the two features of the CaZnGe2O6/Mn2+ phosphor, an advanced dual-mode luminescence anticounterfeiting is designed, and a luminescence logo is fabricated for the anticounterfeiting test. The result demonstrates that this advanced luminescence anticounterfeiting based on the phosphor is not only safer but also more convenient in application.

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Health Qual Life Outcomes ; 20(1): 64, 2022 Apr 20.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-35443689

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OBJECTIVES: Lifestyles, accounting for 53% in determining death, play a vital role in improving the health of older adults. Thus, this study aimed to explore the influencing factors of the health-promoting-lifestyles and interaction mechanisms among older adults. METHODS: A total of 8526 elders were selected by a three-stage stratified random cluster sampling method. Socioeconomic status, family relationships, social support, health-related quality of life (QOL), and health-promoting-lifestyles (HPLP) of older adults were assessed with the Social Support Rating Scale, the short form 36 health survey (SF-36) and Health-Promoting Lifestyle Profile. A structural equation model (SEM) was conducted to test the direct and indirect association between influencing factors with HPLP. RESULTS: In this study, there were 4901 older adults who were empty nesters, and 3625 were non-empty nesters. Of all respondents, the average QOL score of older adults was 62.28 ± 16.51, average social support score was 78.06 ± 7.50. The HPLP score of older adults was 105.9 ± 19.6, and the average score of subscales was 2.5 ± 0.5, which was at the medium level. Social support had a positive and direct effect on HPLP of older adults (total effect, 0.34). Meanwhile, social support mediated the relationship between socioeconomic (total effect, 0.17), QOL (total effect, 0.33) and HPLP. Family relationships had a small indirect effect on HPLP via social support (0.01). CONCLUSIONS: Social support is the strongest influencing factor in the health-promoting-lifestyles among older adults, followed by socioeconomic, health-related quality of life and family support. Thus, maintaining higher social support was important to improve the HPLP of older adults.


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Relações Familiares , Qualidade de Vida , Idoso , China/epidemiologia , Estudos Transversais , Humanos , Estilo de Vida , Classe Social , Apoio Social , Inquéritos e Questionários
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BMC Geriatr ; 22(1): 35, 2022 01 10.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-35012479

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BACKGROUND: Previous research has found a link between sleep quality and psychological distress. However, the underlying mechanisms of this connection have still not been well explored. The aim of this study was to examine the roles of activities of daily living (ADL), physical activity, and perceived social support in the link between sleep quality and psychological distress among older adults. METHODS: Three thousand two hundred fifty valid individuals (aged 60 years or above) participated in face-to-face questionnaire-based surveys. Older individuals were assessed using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index, Barthel Index, International Physical Activity Questionnaire, Perceived Social Support Scale, and Depression Anxiety Stress Scale-21. The PROCESS macro developed by Hayes was used to conduct moderated mediation analysis. RESULTS: In older adults, sleep quality had a substantial direct influence on psychological distress. ADL mediated the association between sleep quality and psychological distress. Physical activity significantly reduced ADL's mediating influence on the relationship between sleep quality and psychological distress. Furthermore, perceived social support moderated the direct relationship between sleep quality and psychological distress, as well as the second half of the mediating effect of the ADL. Moreover, physical activity and perceived social support were preventive factors that might successfully mitigate the detrimental effects of poor sleep quality on ADL and psychological distress. CONCLUSIONS: The findings contribute to existing understanding by clarifying the fundamental mechanisms that link sleep quality and psychological distress. These results may provide a valuable reference to the Chinese government for improving mental health in older individuals.


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Angústia Psicológica , Qualidade do Sono , Atividades Cotidianas , Idoso , China/epidemiologia , Estudos Transversais , Humanos , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Estresse Psicológico/diagnóstico , Estresse Psicológico/epidemiologia
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Aging Ment Health ; 26(9): 1798-1804, 2022 09.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-34238092

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OBJECTIVES: Previous literature has shown that chronic diseases and psychological distress are correlated. However, the mediating and moderating mechanisms underlying this relationship have not been sufficiently studied. The purpose of this study was to explore the role played by activities of daily living (ADL) and perceived social support. METHOD: Face-to-face questionnaire-based surveys were conducted with 3250 valid participants (age ≥60 years). Participants were assessed using the Barthel Index, Perceived Social Support Scale, and Depression Anxiety Stress Scale-21. RESULTS: 1) Chronic diseases had a significant direct effect on psychological distress in older adults; 2) the relationship between chronic diseases and psychological distress was partially mediated by ADL; and 3) the impact of chronic diseases on psychological distress was significantly moderated by perceived social support. More importantly, perceived social support was a protective factor that could effectively alleviate the adverse effects of chronic diseases on psychological distress. CONCLUSION: The results add to the existing literature by uncovering the underlying mechanisms between chronic diseases and mental health. These findings have implications for early intervention and prevention of mental health problems in older adults.


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Atividades Cotidianas , Angústia Psicológica , Atividades Cotidianas/psicologia , Idoso , Doença Crônica , Humanos , Apoio Social , Estresse Psicológico/psicologia
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Sensors (Basel) ; 21(4)2021 Feb 07.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-33562381

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Cellular vehicle-to-everything (C-V2X) is essential in enabling safe, reliable, and efficient transportation services. It serves as serve as the foundation for vehicles to communicate with each other and everything around them. One fundamental element in C-V2X is positioning, namely extracting the vehicle's absolute and relative positions concerning other objects such as buildings, pedestrians, traffic signs, and other vehicles. However, its feasibility in enabling vehicular positioning has not been fully explored yet. In this paper, key performance indicators (KPIs) for C-V2X positioning have been described firstly. Then positioning challenges and conventional positioning methods for C-V2X are reviewed. Afterward, two user equipment (UE)-based and UE-assisted C-V2X positioning architectures are proposed, and key technologies are also described. Lastly, testing and typical application cases are provided.

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J Chem Phys ; 148(1): 014704, 2018 Jan 07.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-29306288

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Two-dimensional (2D) MoS2 has been considered to be one of the most promising semiconducting materials with the potential to be used in novel nanoelectronic devices. High carrier mobility in the semiconductor is necessary to guarantee a low power dissipation and a high switch speed of the corresponding electronic device. Strain engineering in 2D materials acts as an important approach to tailor and design their electronic and carrier transport properties. In this work, strain is introduced to MoS2 through perpendicularly building van der Waals heterostructures MoSe2-MoS2. Our first-principles calculations demonstrate that acoustic-phonon-limited electron mobility can be significantly enhanced in the heterostructures compared with that in pure multilayer MoS2. It is found that the effective electron mass and the deformation potential constant are relatively smaller in the heterostructures, which is responsible for the enhancement in the electron mobility. Overall, the electron mobility in the heterostructures is about 1.5 times or more of that in pure multilayer MoS2 with the same number of layers for the studied structures. These results indicate that MoSe2 is an excellent material to be heterostructured with multilayer MoS2 to improve the charge transport property.

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Opt Lett ; 42(21): 4510-4512, 2017 Nov 01.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-29088200

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Here we report the observation of near-infrared persistent luminescence (NIR PersL) of Yb3+ in perovskite CaTiO3. Sensitized by the Bi3+ codopants, it exhibits intense NIR PersL of Yb3+ at about 1000 nm. In addition, this phosphor can be excited by the near ultraviolet and even visible light, and the PersL signals can be recorded for more than 80 h. The PersL enhancement by Bi3+ is revealed to be due to the suitable Bi3+ induced deeper traps and the possible PersL quantum cutting. The results suggest that the NIR PersL of the CaTiO3:Yb3+, Bi3+ phosphor has potential applications for biomedical imaging in the second biological window.

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Inorg Chem ; 55(16): 7988-96, 2016 Aug 15.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-27482720

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We combine nonequivalent substitution and charge-induced emitter-migration approaches and design an efficient method to optionally tune the spectral and duration properties of NaCa2GeO4F:Mn(2+) phosphor. A series of representative codopants have been investigated in detail and classified into two categories: RA (RA = Li(+), Al(3+), N(3-), Ga(3+), B(3+)) and RB (RB = Mg(2+), F(-), Bi(3+), Zn(2+), Cd(2+), Sc(3+), Tm(3+)). Results reveal that the nonequivalent substitution of RA codopants would induce foreign negative defects and stabilize Mn(2+) emitters at octahedral Na/Ca sites for red emission. In constrast, the RB codopants would generate foreign positive defects and make Mn(2+) emitters migrate to tetrahedral Ge(4+) sites for green-yellow emission. At the same time, the RA codopants are in favor of the generation of intrinsic positive traps with shallow trap depth and thus efficiently improve the duration properties of phosphors. On the basis of the experimental results, a possible nonequivalent substitution and charge-induced emitter-migration model has been proposed, and we can optionally tune the spectral (568 ↔ 627 nm) and the duration (minutes to more than 6 h) properties according to this model.

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Inorg Chem ; 55(24): 12822-12831, 2016 Dec 19.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-27989150

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An excellent persistent luminescence (PersL) phosphor NaCa2GeO4F:Mn2+,Yb3+ has been synthesized by traditional solid-state reaction. By controlling the occupation sites of Mn2+ emitters, the PersL color of this phosphor can be optionally tuned in the red to green-yellow region, and the maximum spectral shift is more than 50 nm. Significantly, the red PersL can be measured for approximately 13 and 3 h (0.32 mcd/m2) and can be observed for more than 20 and 5 h with dark-adapted vision after exposure to ultraviolet irradiation and artificial sunlight, respectively. The crystal/electronic structure and photoluminescence/PersL properties of this phosphor have been investigated in detail. A series of the excitation temperature-dependent thermoluminescence experiments and the initial rising method have been conducted to study the trap properties of this phosphor. It reveals the reasons for the variation of PersL color, excellent red PersL, and degradation of green-yellow PersL. According to the results, the as-prepared NaCa2GeO4F:Mn2+,Yb3+ can be considered as an excellent red PersL phosphor, and it also has potential for application in optical storage.

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J Nanosci Nanotechnol ; 14(5): 3635-41, 2014 May.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-24734604

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BaMgAl10O17:Eu2+ (BAM) phosphors used for plasma display panels and three-band fluorescence lamps are exposed to an oxidizing environment at about 500 degrees C, which is currently unavoidable in actual applications. We investigated the mechanism of the luminance degradation of BAM caused by annealing at 500 degrees C based on the difference in luminance degradation of bulk particle and nanoparticle samples under various excitation source irradiations. When the samples were excited by the different light sources, more than 30% degradation of luminance occurred under 147 nm while less than 10% degradation occurred under 254 nm both for nanoparticle and bulk particle samples. In addition, the luminescence degradation of nanophosphors shows a different tendency compared to the bulk phosphors. With a model based on the particle size and excitation light penetration depth, we demonstrate that the degradation is still mainly ascribed to the oxidized of divalent Eu. The differences in luminescence properties between nanophosphors and bulk phosphors are also illustrated by this model. As a result, the potential industrial applications of nanophosphors are evaluated.

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Nat Commun ; 15(1): 2014, 2024 Mar 05.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38443411

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Centrosymmetric-oxide/polydimethylsiloxane elastomers emit ultra-strong non-pre-irradiation mechanoluminescence under stress and are considered one of the most ideal mechanoluminescence materials. However, previous centrosymmetric-oxide/polydimethylsiloxane elastomers show severe mechanoluminescence degradation under stretching, which limits their use in applications. Here we show an elastomer based on centrosymmetric fluoride CaF2:Tb3+ and polydimethylsiloxane, with mechanoluminescence that can self-recover after each stretching. Experimentation indicates that the self-recoverable mechanoluminescence of the CaF2:Tb3+/polydimethylsiloxane elastomer occurs essentially due to contact electrification arising from contact-separation interactions between the centrosymmetric phosphors and the polydimethylsiloxane. Accordingly, a contact-separation cycle model of the phosphor-polydimethylsiloxane couple is established, and first-principles calculations are performed to model state energies in the contact-separation cycle. The results reveal that the fluoride-polydimethylsiloxane couple helps to induce contact electrification and maintain the contact-separation cycle at the interface, resulting in the self-recoverable mechanoluminescence of the CaF2:Tb3+/polydimethylsiloxane elastomer. Therefore, it would be a good strategy to develop self-recoverable mechanoluminescence elastomers based on centrosymmetric fluoride phosphors and polydimethylsiloxane.

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Adv Mater ; 36(5): e2305988, 2024 Feb.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37994230

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Aqueous zinc-metal batteries are considered to have the potential for energy storage due to their high safety and low cost. However, the practical applications of zinc batteries are limited by dendrite growth and side reactions. Epitaxial growth is considered an effective method for stabilizing Zn anode, especially for manipulating the (002) plane of deposited zinc. However, (002) texture zinc is difficult to achieve stable cycle at high capacity due to its large lattice distortion and uneven electric field distribution. Here, a novel zinc anode with highly (101) texture (denoted as (101)-Zn) is constructed. Due to unique directional guidance and strong bonding effect, (101)-Zn can achieve dense vertical electroepitaxy in near-neutral electrolytes. In addition, the low grain boundary area inhibits the occurrence of side reactions. The resultant (101)-Zn symmetric cells exhibit excellent stability over 5300 h (4 mA cm-2 for 2 mAh cm-2 ) and 330 h (15 mA cm-2 for 10 mAh cm-2 ). Meanwhile, the cycle life of Zn//MnO2 full cell is meaningfully improved over 1000 cycles.

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J Affect Disord ; 350: 203-213, 2024 Apr 01.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38218253

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BACKGROUND: Previous study has identified a connection between intimate partner violence (IPV) and depressive symptoms. However, the underlying mechanisms of this connection have not yet been well understood. The aim of this study was to investigate the roles of big five personality traits and perceived social support on the association between IPV and depressive symptoms among Chinese college students. METHODS: A cross-sectional questionnaire survey was conducted among college students in 23 provinces, 5 autonomous regions, and 4 municipalities in China from June to August 2022. Intimate Partner Violence Questionnaire was used to measure the frequency of exposure to IPV. The big five personality traits were measured by 10-item Big Five Inventory, Perceptive Social Support Scale-3 items was used to estimate the degree of perceived social support and the data on depressive symptoms were collected by Patient Health Questionnaire-9 items. We used data from the "Psychology and Behavior Investigation of Chinese Residents in 2022", which includes 6686 valid questionnaires of college students. The PROCESS macro developed by Hayes was utilized to perform moderated mediation analysis. RESULTS: Among college students, IPV had a significant direct impact on depressive symptoms. Extroversion, agreeableness, conscientiousness and neuroticism mediated the association between IPV and depressive symptoms (ß = -0.08, P < 0.001; ß = -0.08, P < 0.001; ß = -0.14, P < 0.001; ß = 0.20, P < 0.001). Perceived social support significantly moderated the mediating role of the big five personality traits between IPV and depressive symptoms. Furthermore, perceived social support moderated the direct relationship between IPV and depressive symptoms (ß = 0.34, P < 0.001), as well as the indirect path of extroversion, agreeableness, neuroticism and the first half of the mediating role of conscientiousness. Moreover, perceived social support was one of the preventive factors that could effectively mitigate the harmful effects of IPV, neuroticism and depressive symptoms. LIMITATIONS: As this was a cross-sectional study, we were unable to investigate causal relationships between variables. The prevalence of IPV and depressive symptoms were self-reported by the college students, and there may be reporting bias. Additionally, this study only explored the influence and mechanism from the integrated dimension of IPV and PSSS, due to spatial constraints. CONCLUSIONS: The findings contribute to the existing understanding by clarifying the fundamental mechanisms linking IPV and depressive symptoms. These results may serve as a valuable reference for the Chinese government to improve mental health among college students.


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Depressão , Violência por Parceiro Íntimo , Humanos , Estudos Transversais , Depressão/epidemiologia , Violência por Parceiro Íntimo/psicologia , Estudantes/psicologia , Neuroticismo , Apoio Social
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Front Psychol ; 14: 1097331, 2023.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37255516

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Introduction: Internet addiction (IA) is becoming a significant public health issue that requires urgent attention, especially for adolescents. Previous studies mainly focused on the risk factors of Internet addiction and drawn some conclusions. The purpose of this study is to investigate the Internet addiction status and concurrent psychological problems in adolescent groups, and explore the differences in the relationship between IA and psychological problems in adolescents from gender and grade. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among students of junior and senior high school in 21 prefecture-level cities of Guangdong Province. The Young Diagnostic Questionnaire (YDQ) and the validated Chinese version of the Depression Anxiety Stress Scale-21 (DASS-21) were used to assess participants' Internet addiction and psychological status. Two-way ANOVA was used to verify the interaction between gender and Internet addiction, grade and Internet addiction on psychological problems. When the interaction was statistically significant, simple effect analysis was further carried out. Results: The prevalence of problematic Internet use (PIU), depression, anxiety, and stress symptoms among adolescents were 16.32%, 30.16%, 35.97% and 18.80% respectively. Although the prevalence of PIU among boys (17.89%) was higher than that of girls (14.86%), girls in PIU group had the highest scores of depression, anxiety and stress. Similarly, the interaction between grade and Internet addiction was also significant (p < 0.05). Although the prevalence of PIU was the highest in grade 9 (17.29%), the adverse effects of Internet addiction on psychological problems were different in different grades. Discussion: Internet addiction was prevalent among adolescents in Guangdong province, and psychological problems also cannot be ignored. Thus, this study suggests that long-term follow-ups should be included in mental health programs of adolescents to monitor the development of Internet addiction and psychological problems.

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J Affect Disord ; 325: 640-646, 2023 03 15.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-36657496

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BACKGROUND: Deterioration of cognitive function has a significant impact on the unavoidable burden on individuals, families, and society. This study aimed to examine the serial multiple mediating effects of anxiety and depressive symptoms on the relationship between subjective sleep quality and cognitive function among older adults in China. METHODS: We selected 6442 Chinese older adults aged 65 years and older from the 2018 Chinese Longitudinal Healthy Longevity Survey. The SPSS PROCESS macro was employed to perform simple and serial multiple mediation analyses. RESULTS: Subjective sleep quality, depressive symptoms, anxiety symptoms, and cognitive function were significantly related (P < 0.01). Poor sleep quality can have a direct negative influence on cognitive function among older adults (effect = -0.110; 95 % CI = [-0.166, -0.053]), but it can also have an indirect negative impact via three pathways: the independent mediation of anxiety symptoms (effect = -0.028; 95 % CI = [-0.048, -0.011]), the independent mediation of depressive symptoms (effect = -0.014; 95 % CI = [-0.026, -0.002]), and the serial mediation of anxiety and depressive symptoms (effect = -0.009; 95 % CI = [-0.017, -0.001]). LIMITATIONS: This study used a cross-sectional design, which restricts the ability to infer causal relationships. CONCLUSIONS: The effect of subjective sleep quality on cognitive function was serially mediated by anxiety and depressive symptoms among older adults. Diverse therapies targeted at improving sleep quality in older adults may improve mood and cognitive functioning.


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Depressão , Qualidade do Sono , Humanos , Idoso , Depressão/epidemiologia , Depressão/psicologia , Estudos Transversais , Ansiedade/epidemiologia , Ansiedade/psicologia , Cognição , China/epidemiologia , Sono
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Risk Manag Healthc Policy ; 15: 1447-1457, 2022.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-35923554

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Purpose: Urban-rural health disparity is one of the most prominent challenges in China today. The goal of this study is to find differences in health-related quality of life (HRQoL) and its associated factors among older people in urban and rural areas. Methods: A multi-stage stratified sampling method was conducted in Shanxi Province, with a total of 3250 older adults participated in this cross-sectional survey. HRQoL was assessed using the Chinese version of the EQ-5D-5L. Tobit regression models were employed to identify associated factors for HRQoL. Results: The mean EQ-5D utility score of the total sample was 0.87± 0.23, with a statistically significant difference observed between urban (0.89 ± 0.22) and rural areas (0.86 ± 0.23). Obesity (Coe=-0.10, p=0.021) and nutrition awareness (Coe=-0.14, p=0.009) were two unique associated factors to rural older adults' HRQoL. While, age (Urban: Coe=0.13, p=0.001; Rural: Coe=-0.019, p<0.001), socioeconomic status (Urban: Coe=0.13, p<0.001; Rural: Coe=0.14, p<0.001), number of chronic non-communicable diseases (Urban: Coe=-0.20, p<0.001; Rural: Coe=-0.15, p<0.001), sleep quality (Urban: Coe=-0.22, p<0.001; Rural: Coe=0.15, p<0.001) and daytime sleepiness (Urban: Coe=-0.13, p<0.001; Rural: Coe=-0.13, p<0.001) were found to be associated with HRQoL regardless of the residential area. Conclusion: This study suggested that rural older adults are facing HRQoL disadvantages compared to those in urban area. Accordingly, more attention should be devoted to rural older adults' HRQoL, particularly to the unique factors like body weight and nutrition awareness. Targeted policies and interventions should be implemented to improve HRQoL and bridge the urban-rural HRQoL gap.

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Front Psychol ; 13: 813775, 2022.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-35432140

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Background: Studies have found that poor sleep quality is negatively associated with subjective wellbeing in older adults, but the mechanisms underlying are unclear. In this study, we aimed to examine the mediating role of negative emotions and the moderating role of perceived social support in the relationship between sleep quality and subjective wellbeing in older adults with multimorbidity. Methods: A multi-stage random sampling method was used to select a sample of 3,266 older adults aged 60 years and older. The Memorial University of Newfoundland Scale of Happiness (MUNSH), Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), Depression Anxiety Stress Scales-21 (DASS-21), and Perceived Social Support Scale (PSSS) were used to assess subjective wellbeing, sleep quality, negative emotional states, and perceived social support, respectively. The moderated mediation models were examined using SPSS PROCESS Version 3.3 software. Results: Sleep quality had a significant direct effect on subjective wellbeing in older adults (ß = -0.997, t = -11.783, p < 0.001). Negative emotions partially mediated the effect of sleep quality on subjective wellbeing (ab = -0.608, 95%CI: -0.728, -0.497). The indirect effect was moderated by perceived social support (ß = -0.038, 95%CI: -0.062, -0.014, p < 0.001; ß = -0.002, 95%CI: -0.004, -0.01, p = 0.008). Conclusion: Negative emotions increased the negative association between sleep quality and the subjective wellbeing of older adults with multimorbidity, and perceived social support played a moderating role. Psychological and behavioral interventions should be implemented as early as possible to promote mental health and enhance social support level of older adults with multimorbidity, and ultimately improve the subjective wellbeing of older adults.

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