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View article: Prevalence, associated factors and temporal trends in multimorbidity in older adults in Singapore
Prevalence, associated factors and temporal trends in multimorbidity in older adults in Singapore Open
The study aims to understand a) the prevalence, associated factors and temporal changes in multimorbidity (having 2 or more chronic conditions) in older adults in Singapore. The single-phase, nationwide cross-sectional study employed respo…
View article: The Associations Between Vaping, Cigarette Smoking and Hazardous Alcohol Use: Findings from a Nationwide Youth Mental Health Study in Singapore
The Associations Between Vaping, Cigarette Smoking and Hazardous Alcohol Use: Findings from a Nationwide Youth Mental Health Study in Singapore Open
Electronic cigarettes or vapes are increasing in popularity worldwide. While the association between cigarette smoking and hazardous alcohol use (HAU) is well established, less is known about the relationship between vaping and HAU. This s…
View article: Validity, reliability, measurement invariance, and equipercentile linking of the depression anxiety stress scale-21 in the youth population in Singapore
Validity, reliability, measurement invariance, and equipercentile linking of the depression anxiety stress scale-21 in the youth population in Singapore Open
Objective The current study aims to examine the structural and convergent validity, reliability, and measurement invariance of the Depression Anxiety Stress Scales Short Form (DASS-21) across age and gender among the youths in Singapore. A…
View article: Gender-based analysis of body dissatisfaction among youths in Singapore: findings from the National Youth Mental Health Study
Gender-based analysis of body dissatisfaction among youths in Singapore: findings from the National Youth Mental Health Study Open
Introduction Body dissatisfaction, often arising from the disparity between the perceived ideal and actual body, is prevalent among young individuals and is linked to various mental health issues. Previous research consistently indicates n…
View article: Redefining virtual mental health services: youths’ perspectives and ideal features
Redefining virtual mental health services: youths’ perspectives and ideal features Open
Introduction The COVID-19 pandemic prompted a significant shift in our approach to healthcare, leading to the widespread adoption of virtual healthcare services, including mental healthcare. In this context, understanding and incorporating…
View article: Prevalence and correlates of nonsuicidal self-injury among youths in Singapore: findings from the National Youth Mental Health Study
Prevalence and correlates of nonsuicidal self-injury among youths in Singapore: findings from the National Youth Mental Health Study Open
Background Nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI) is a common phenomenon; a recent meta-analysis of studies conducted among non-clinical adolescents reported a global lifetime prevalence rate of 22.0%. NSSI results in significant impairment and is…
View article: Prevalence of dementia in Singapore: Changes across a decade
Prevalence of dementia in Singapore: Changes across a decade Open
INTRODUCTION The study aimed to assess changes in the prevalence of dementia in Singapore over the past decade. METHODS The Well‐being of the Singapore Elderly (WiSE) 2023 and the WiSE 2013 studies were comprehensive, single‐phase, cross‐s…
View article: Can we trust you? - Exploring enablers and barriers to grasping the entrustment concept during faculty development program for entrustable professional activities using the consolidated framework for implementation Research 2.0
Can we trust you? - Exploring enablers and barriers to grasping the entrustment concept during faculty development program for entrustable professional activities using the consolidated framework for implementation Research 2.0 Open
View article: Tracking the Prevalence of Depression Among Older Adults in Singapore: Results From the Second Wave of the Well‐Being of Singapore Elderly Study
Tracking the Prevalence of Depression Among Older Adults in Singapore: Results From the Second Wave of the Well‐Being of Singapore Elderly Study Open
Background: Late‐life depression has serious public health implications due to its impact on healthcare systems and the economy. As the prevalence of depression tends to change over time across populations, continuous disease surveillance …
View article: Efficacy of solution-focused brief therapy versus case management for psychological distress in adolescents and young adults in a community-based youth mental health service in Singapore: protocol for a randomised controlled trial
Efficacy of solution-focused brief therapy versus case management for psychological distress in adolescents and young adults in a community-based youth mental health service in Singapore: protocol for a randomised controlled trial Open
Introduction There are insufficient scalable, evidence-based treatments to meet increasing mental health needs of young people. Offering interim, brief interventions for young persons with psychological distress can improve access to care …
View article: Excess costs of depression among a population-based older adults with chronic diseases in Singapore
Excess costs of depression among a population-based older adults with chronic diseases in Singapore Open
Depression was found to inflate the total healthcare expenditure among older adults with chronic disease by two-fold. This study provides evidence that there are significant incremental costs associated with depression among the older adul…
View article: Navigating dementia feeding decisions in Asia: a mixed methods study of caregivers
Navigating dementia feeding decisions in Asia: a mixed methods study of caregivers Open
Background Tube feeding is discouraged among older adults with advanced dementia; nevertheless, caregivers often find feeding decisions challenging to navigate. Aim This study aims to gain a comprehensive understanding of tube feeding amon…
View article: Prevalence of consumption of illicit drugs and associated factors from a nationwide epidemiological survey: The Singapore Health and Lifestyle Survey
Prevalence of consumption of illicit drugs and associated factors from a nationwide epidemiological survey: The Singapore Health and Lifestyle Survey Open
Introduction: The primary aims of the current nationwide study were to establish the lifetime and 12-month prevalence of consumption of illicit drugs and its correlates in the general population of Singapore. Method: A representative sampl…
View article: Designing youth mental health services to improve access: A qualitative study and framework analysis of youths’ perspectives in Singapore
Designing youth mental health services to improve access: A qualitative study and framework analysis of youths’ perspectives in Singapore Open
Introduction Although there is an increasing interest in making mental health services (MHS) accessible to youths, there is limited ground-up involvement of youths while designing MHS in Asian settings. Objectives This qualitative study so…
View article: Changes in body mass index and its association with socio-demographic characteristics between 2010 and 2016 in Singapore
Changes in body mass index and its association with socio-demographic characteristics between 2010 and 2016 in Singapore Open
Background Epidemiological studies have observed an increase in the prevalence of obesity in both western and Asian countries. This study aims to compare the distribution of body mass index (BMI) in the general population of Singapore betw…
View article: Efficacy of Solution-Focused Brief Therapy versus case management for psychological distress in help-seeking adolescents and young adults in Singapore: protocol for a randomised controlled trial
Efficacy of Solution-Focused Brief Therapy versus case management for psychological distress in help-seeking adolescents and young adults in Singapore: protocol for a randomised controlled trial Open
Introduction: There are insufficient scalable, evidence-based treatments to meet the increasing mental health needs of young persons in Singapore. Offering interim, brief interventions for distressed treatment-seekers can improve care acce…
View article: Effectiveness and acceptability of Internet-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for individuals with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder in Singapore
Effectiveness and acceptability of Internet-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for individuals with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder in Singapore Open
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is the third-most prevalent mental health disorder in Singapore, with an increasing treatment delay and a high level of burden. Given the potential for therapist-guided Internet-based Cognitive Behaviora…
View article: A qualitative study exploring psychotherapy recipients’ perspectives on positive mental health
A qualitative study exploring psychotherapy recipients’ perspectives on positive mental health Open
Traditionally, psychotherapy aims to address distressing emotions, thoughts, and behaviours in individuals, but it can also foster positive mental health (PMH) and earlier recovery by including salutogenic approaches in clinical practice. …
View article: How do older adults with multimorbidity navigate healthcare?: a qualitative study in Singapore
How do older adults with multimorbidity navigate healthcare?: a qualitative study in Singapore Open
View article: Excess costs of depression among a population-based older adults in Singapore
Excess costs of depression among a population-based older adults in Singapore Open
Background In Singapore, there is currently limited evidence on the economic burden of depression among the older population. Objective We aim to evaluate the impact of depression on healthcare expenditures and productivity loss among olde…
View article: Risk and protective factors of mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic: A cross-sectional study in Singapore
Risk and protective factors of mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic: A cross-sectional study in Singapore Open
Introduction: The main aims of the study were to: establish the average levels of psychological distress, suicidality and positive mental health (PMH); and examine their associated risk and protective factors in the population of Singapore…
View article: Understanding Emotion Regulation Strategies Among Youths: A Qualitative Study
Understanding Emotion Regulation Strategies Among Youths: A Qualitative Study Open
The period of youth encompasses a myriad of experiences that often elicit a range of emotions from the individual. This study was conducted to understand emotion regulation (ER) among youths, specifically to identify strategies employed by…
View article: Measuring social desirability bias in a multi-ethnic cohort sample: its relationship with self-reported physical activity, dietary habits, and factor structure
Measuring social desirability bias in a multi-ethnic cohort sample: its relationship with self-reported physical activity, dietary habits, and factor structure Open
View article: Psychotherapists’ perspective of the use of eHealth services to enhance positive mental health promotion
Psychotherapists’ perspective of the use of eHealth services to enhance positive mental health promotion Open
Objective Keyes’s two-continua model of mental health proposes that mental illness and positive mental health are two separate, correlated, unipolar dimensions. eHealth services have been used to deliver mental health care, though the focu…
View article: Differences in the Prevalence and Profile of DSM-IV and DSM-5 Alcohol Use Disorders—Results from the Singapore Mental Health Study 2016
Differences in the Prevalence and Profile of DSM-IV and DSM-5 Alcohol Use Disorders—Results from the Singapore Mental Health Study 2016 Open
Introduction: The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th edition (DSM-5) criteria for alcohol use disorders (AUD) was a significant shift from the historical DSM-IV Text Revised version. Following this shift in diagnost…
View article: Food insufficiency, adverse childhood experiences and mental health: results of the Singapore Mental Health Study 2016
Food insufficiency, adverse childhood experiences and mental health: results of the Singapore Mental Health Study 2016 Open
Objective: This study aimed to investigate the prevalence and correlates of food insufficiency and its association with mental disorders and adverse childhood experiences (ACE) in Singapore. Design: This analysis utilised data from the Sin…
View article: A qualitative study on negative experiences of social media use and harm reduction strategies among youths in a multi-ethnic Asian society
A qualitative study on negative experiences of social media use and harm reduction strategies among youths in a multi-ethnic Asian society Open
Purpose This study aimed to expand and inform the emerging body of research on the negative experiences of social media use among youths and how youths deal with them, in an Asian setting, using a qualitative approach. Methods Data were co…
View article: Barriers and facilitators for adopting a healthy lifestyle in a multi-ethnic population: A qualitative study
Barriers and facilitators for adopting a healthy lifestyle in a multi-ethnic population: A qualitative study Open
A healthy lifestyle is defined as ‘a way of living that lowers the risk of being seriously ill or dying early.’ Although barriers and facilitators of healthy lifestyles have been well-studied among populations like those with chronic non-c…
View article: Sources of information on diabetes and its demographic correlates: a nationwide survey among Singapore residents
Sources of information on diabetes and its demographic correlates: a nationwide survey among Singapore residents Open
Summary Diabetes is a major public health concern in Singapore, and the Singapore Government declared a ‘War on Diabetes’, which included a nationwide public health campaign. It is important to identify what sources of diabetes information…
View article: Gender Differences in Alcohol Use: a Nationwide Study in a Multiethnic Population
Gender Differences in Alcohol Use: a Nationwide Study in a Multiethnic Population Open
The increase in alcohol consumption, and the greater consequences of chronic alcohol use among females, as well as the convergence of the gender gap warrants investigation. This paper aims to uncover gender differences in individuals with …