An Analysis of Social Support and Weight Status among Persons Taking Antipsychotic Medications
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ndltd-OhioLink-oai-etd.ohiolink.edu-kent15419714326165352021-08-03T07:08:42Z An Analysis of Social Support and Weight Status among Persons Taking Antipsychotic Medications Igah, Madonna Onyinyechukwu Public Health Mental Health Anti-psychotic Psychiatric Psychotropic Medication Overweight Obesity Social Support Weight Status Public Health Mental Health Persons taking antipsychotic medications are disproportionately overweight, which may well be influenced by social factors. The objective of this study is to characterize the relationships between social support, lifestyle habit relating to diet and physical activity, and weight status among persons who have initiated psychiatric pharmacological treatment.This is a secondary analysis of data from the Community Mental Health Research Initiative in Northeast Ohio. Self-report data from a probability subgroup sample (n=55) of a larger research initiative (N = 203), inclusive of men and women over the age of 20 who are currently taking psychiatric medication were analyzed. Logistic Regression modeling was performed to examine the associations between social support from friends, lifestyle habit, and the odds of being overweight. Social support holds as an important component when considering weight status among persons who have experienced or are at risk for experiencing weight gain induced by psychiatric medications such as antipsychotics, as unsatisfactory social support from friends showed a significant association with overweight status. Results from this study indicate a need for greater efforts to improve social support for persons who have undergone antipsychotic treatment, with emphasis placed on perceived satisfaction with support from friendships. 2018-11-30 English text Kent State University / OhioLINK http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=kent1541971432616535 http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=kent1541971432616535 unrestricted This thesis or dissertation is protected by copyright: all rights reserved. It may not be copied or redistributed beyond the terms of applicable copyright laws. |
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Igah, Madonna Onyinyechukwu |
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Igah, Madonna Onyinyechukwu |
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Igah, Madonna Onyinyechukwu |
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An Analysis of Social Support and Weight Status among Persons Taking Antipsychotic Medications |
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An Analysis of Social Support and Weight Status among Persons Taking Antipsychotic Medications |
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An Analysis of Social Support and Weight Status among Persons Taking Antipsychotic Medications |
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An Analysis of Social Support and Weight Status among Persons Taking Antipsychotic Medications |
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analysis of social support and weight status among persons taking antipsychotic medications |
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Kent State University / OhioLINK |
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2018 |
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