Publications by authors named "T H Roza"
Background: While loneliness is a global public health problem, the literature lacks studies assessing loneliness predictors in low- and middle-income countries. Therefore, we aimed to analyze clinical and lifestyle predictors of loneliness.
Methods: We conducted a 2-year longitudinal study in Brazil based on a snowball sample and online surveys (baseline: May 6 to June 6, 2020).
Article Synopsis
- Problematic gaming (PG) is a mental health issue linked to negative outcomes, with a focus on its potential connection to psychotic experiences (PE), which is not well-researched.
- A study conducted with a large group of Brazilian adolescents (ages 13-21) revealed that those with PG reported higher levels of PE compared to those without PG, even after controlling for other factors like psychiatric disorders.
- The findings suggest that there may be shared underlying mechanisms between PG and PE, indicating a need for further research in this area.
Article Synopsis
- The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly affected vulnerable populations, especially those with severe mental illnesses, who face higher risks and often lack prioritized vaccination strategies.
- A study found that while 80% of surveyed countries have nationalized healthcare, only 26% included mental health professionals in their advisory groups for vaccination priorities, with most focusing on physical health conditions like cancer and diabetes.
- The findings highlight the urgent need for better integration of mental health considerations in public health policies, particularly during health crises like COVID-19, as patients with mental illnesses have been largely neglected.