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Perceived social support and discrimination and oral health behaviors in adolescents

Clinical and Experimental Dental Research, 2021
Objectives The aims of this study were to examine the associations between perceived social support and oral health behaviors among adolescents and if this perception had a protective effect against the influence of perceived racial discrimination on ...
Maryam Amin, Christian Schumacher, Babak Bohlouli   +2 more
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Discrimination of visually perceived intervals of time [PDF]

Perception & Psychophysics, 1978
The discrimination of short intervals of time, demarcated by a foveally presented spatially distinct double pulse of light, was studied under several conditions of pulse intensity, angular diameter, and duration. We defined temporal acuity as a measure of discrimination capacity in terms of d′ values.
Oostenbrug, M.W.M., Horst, J.W., Kuiper, J.W.   +2 more
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Perceived discrimination against diabetics in the workplace and in work-related insurances in Switzerland [PDF]

, 2009
BACKGROUND: To investigate the prevalence and risk factors of perceived diabetes-related discrimination in the workplace and in work-related insurances in persons with diabetes mellitus in Switzerland.
Puder, Jardena J, Iselin, Hans-Ulrich, Puder, Jardena J., Nebiker-Pedrotti, Piera M, Keller, U., Pärli, K., Caplazi, A., Puder, J.J., Keller, Ulrich, Nebiker-Pedrotti, Piera M., Iselin, H.U., Pärli, Kurt, Caplazi, Alexandra, Ruiz, Juan, Nebiker-Pedrotti, P.M., Ruiz, J.   +15 more
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Perceived discrimination and psychological distress in Sweden [PDF]

British Journal of Psychiatry, 2007
SummaryThere is lack of evidence on the health effects of perceived discrimination. We analysed the association between perceived discrimination and psychological distress, and whether socio-economic disadvantage explains this association in 15 406 men and 17 922 women in Sweden ...
Sarah, Wamala, Gunnel, Boström, Karin, Nyqvist   +2 more
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The role of perceived discrimination on active aging [PDF]

Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics, 2017
Among older adults, perceived age discrimination is highly associated with unhealthy outcomes and dissatisfaction. Active aging is a multidimensional concept described by a set of characteristics, particularly health, positive mood and control; most importantly, active aging is currently at the core of public policies.
Fernández Ballesteros, Rocío, Olmos, Ricardo, Santacreu Ivars, Marta, Bustillos, Antonio, Molina, María Ángeles   +4 more
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Perceived discrimination and self-rated health in the immigrant population of the Basque Country, Spain [PDF]

, 2017
Objective: To examine the effect of perceived discrimination and self-rated health among the immigrant population in the Basque Country, Spain, and determine whether this effect varies according to region of origin, age, sex and education.
González Rábago, Yolanda, Lamborena Elorduy, Nerea, Borrell, Luisa N., Rodríguez Alvarez, María Elena   +3 more
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Perceived discrimination and personality development in adulthood. [PDF]

Developmental Psychology, 2016
Perceived discrimination is common and a significant source of stress that may have implications for personality development across adulthood. In this study, we examined whether experiences with discrimination were associated with maladaptive changes in the 5 major dimensions of personality using 2 longitudinal samples that differed in age and follow ...
Sutin, Angelina, Stephan, Yannick, Terracciano, Antonio   +2 more
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Perceived discrimination enhances the association between distress and impact related to the murder of George Floyd and unhealthy alcohol use in a survey sample of U.S. Veterans who report drinking

Addictive Behaviors Reports, 2023
Introduction: On May 25, 2020, George Floyd was murdered by a Minneapolis police officer leading to increased social justice and antiracism movements (SJARM) across the United States.
Monique T. Cano, Jill V. Reavis, David L. Pennington   +2 more
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Perceived discrimination, psychological distress and health [PDF]

Sociology of Health & Illness, 2010
AbstractRacism and discrimination can have significant implications for health, through complex biopsychosocial interactions. Latino groups, and particularly Puerto Ricans, are an understudied population in the United States in terms of the prevalence of discrimination and its relevance to health.
Todorova, Irina L.G., Falcón, Luis M., Lincoln, Alisa K., Price, Lori Lyn   +3 more
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Perceived discrimination and health outcomes among middle-aged and older adults in India: results of a national survey in 2017–2018

BMC Geriatrics, 2021
Background The study aimed to estimate the associations between perceived discrimination and poor physical health, poor mental health, and health risk behaviours in middle-aged and older adults in a national population survey in India. Methods The sample
Supa Pengpid, Karl Peltzer
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