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Digital amnesia refers to the phenomenon where people tend to forget information that they store digitally, and relying heavily on digital devices to remember the information. The ease of access to digital devices may encourage digital dependence, which could lead to digital amnesia. This study provides a preliminary understanding of the association between digital intelligence and digital amnesia among college students and the moderating role of gender in the relationship. This cross-sectional study has employed a stratified random sampling technique to recruit 1265 students via the survey method. The results revealed a significant negative association between digital amnesia and digital intelligence. Findings also indicated that males reported having higher level of digital amnesia, and females reported higher level of digital intelligence. Furthermore, gender played a significant moderator role between digital amnesia and digital intelligence. Overall, this study has provided a novel finding of the moderating role of gender in relationship between digital amnesia and digital intelligence in the Indian context. Furthermore, the scores of digital amnesia in this study raise a concern over the effectiveness of current sex education in India. The scores may underscore the need for educational initiatives that address the adverse effects of digital amnesia and emphasize the importance of promoting digital intelligence.

Eating disorders are a growing concern in adolescent mental health globally, including in middle-income countries. Understanding risk factors across developmental stages is crucial for effective prevention and intervention. This study examined how body mass index (BMI), body dissatisfaction (BD), and anxiety contribute to binge eating (BE) and eating disorder (ED) psychopathology in Malaysian female adolescents and young adults, and to investigate BE as a potential mediator. Sample 1 of 398 16-year-old girls and Sample 2 of 169 female university students, aged 18-25 (M_age = 22.15, SD = 1.22), completed self-report measures assessing BD, state anxiety, trait anxiety, binge eating symptoms, and ED psychopathology, and reported their weights and heights. Relationships between variables and test mediation effects were analyzed using structural equation modeling. Both models revealed direct effects of BMI and BD on BE and ED psychopathology. BE mediated the paths from BMI, BD, and state anxiety to ED psychopathology. Trait anxiety was not supported as a shared risk factor. The models showed high similarity across both age groups. The findings suggest similar vulnerability to maladaptive eating behaviors among female youths in both developmental stages, highlighting the robustness of BD as a risk factor. The study provides insights into the development of eating disorders in a non-Western context, contributing to the global understanding of adolescent mental health. The study highlights the need for culturally sensitive, early interventions in middle-income countries to address the rising prevalence of eating disorders.

Motherhood plays a vital role in shaping a woman's identity and her ability to provide essential nurturing to her child. However, in the twenty-first century, social workers have observed an increase in mothers practising distance parenting due to labour migration, which poses a significant threat to the establishment and maintenance of mother-child relationships. This article explores the psychological challenges faced by young mothers practising distance parenting in Geelhoupark Rustenburg, North-West province, South Africa. This study employed a qualitative research approach and an exploratory case study design. A total of 12 participants from Geelhoutpark were selected using a purposive-sampling technique. Interviews were conducted using Microsoft Teams, guided by a structured interview schedule. The data was thematically analysed. The study found that young working mothers often experience feelings of guilt and failure as they believe that society placed high demands on them. Due to the society's expectations and personal-level emotional reactions to the absence of their children, young working mothers felt emotionally distressed, sad, as well as self-doubting their motherhood capabilities. The study concludes that young working mothers face significant psychological challenges, which are often worsened by societal expectations. Future studies can further examine both the psychological and social challenges experienced by young mothers practising distance parenting.

Introduction: Sex differences in the psychological burden of the COVID-19 pandemic are of particular interest among Iranian healthcare workers (HCWs), given the distinct cultural and societal roles of Iranian women compared to their Western counterparts. This study aimed to assess the sex disparities in psychological symptoms-including anxiety, perceived stress, and depression-among Iranian HCWs.

Methods: In this multicenter cross-sectional study, participants were recruited from four different hospitals and community health centers in Babol, northern Iran. Data were collected using grouped, validated psychological and behavioral scales.

Results: Female HCWs reported significantly higher levels of perceived stress and anxiety than males (P = 0.001), while no significant sex differences were observed for depression, overall health-promoting lifestyle scores, self-efficacy, or self-esteem. However, males exhibited significantly higher levels of physical activity than females in the HPL subscale. After adjusting for potential confounders, the mean differences in perceived stress and anxiety scores between women and men were β = 2.32 (95% CI: 0.95-3.68, P = 0.001) and β = 1.72 (95% CI: 0.56-2.88, P = 0.004), respectively.

Conclusion: This study reveals a significant sex disparity in psychological outcomes, particularly in perceived stress and anxiety, with female HCWs experiencing a greater burden than males during the COVID-19 pandemic. Supportive interventions targeting the mental health of healthcare workers are therefore necessary.

Background: Primary antenatal care providers are seen as instrumental in shaping healthy pregnancy outcomes. However, there are organizational and system-level barriers that hinder the needed support for mental health care among pregnant women and there remains a dearth of research exploring the specific challenges and opportunities encountered by clinicians in providing mental health support to pregnant women with common mental disorders (CMDs) in the prenatal period.

Aim: This study explored clinicians' (obstetric providers) perspectives in managing CMDs among women during the prenatal period.

Methods: This study employed a qualitative exploratory design. Twelve interviews were conducted with clinicians (doctors and midwives) working in primary care settings, guided by a semi-structured interview guide. Data were analyzed using qualitative content analysis.

Results: Managing CMDs in pregnancy was described as not a priority as illustrated in five categories: many warning signs, relying on own experiences, no time, overwhelmed in a role, and working with families.

Conclusions: This study's findings suggest that primary healthcare obstetric practice does not have the required training in mental health among clinicians to screen and treat for CMDs in pregnant women in Ghana. Therefore, healthcare facilities must prioritize the integration of mental health services within routine obstetric care, ensuring that pregnant women have access to comprehensive mental health interventions alongside their routine antenatal care.

Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are known as risk factors that contribute to mental health problems such as anxiety, depression, and stress in adulthood. Notably, the specific mechanisms underlying this association have been identified in only a limited number of studies. The present study aimed to explore the relationship between ACEs, psychological flexibility (PF), and mental health (anxiety, stress, and depression) in college students. A cross-sectional study was conducted among 302 college students in southern Vietnam. The data were analyzed using PLS-SEM to examine the relationship among the variables, and T-tests and One-way ANOVA in SPSS were employed to explore group differences. The results showed that PF functioned as a mediating factor in the pathway from ACEs to mental health. In addition, we found significant gender differences in PF, differences in mental health problems based on sources of emotional support, and differences in depression levels across religions. These findings provide valuable insights for both research and clinical practice in Vietnam, by highlighting PF as a crucial factor for future mental health interventions.

We aimed to assess the relationship of early child mental health measured through the Pediatric Symptom Checklist-17 with parental mental health and demographic factors over a two-year period during the COVID-19 pandemic. This study was a secondary analysis of survey data from a parental feeding practices study. Survey data were collected at baseline from 321 parents between February 2020 and January 2021 and two additional times over the next two years. Separate mixed effects multilevel regression models were used to examine the relationship over time between children's mental health with child sex and race/ethnicity; parent depression, anxiety, and stress; and household income and food insecurity. Higher parent depression, anxiety, and stress scores were associated with worsening mental health for their children. Male children had higher inattentive PSC-17 subscale scores compared to female children.

Objective: Internet addictive behaviors or internet use disorder result from abnormal internet use, including neglecting responsibilities and experiencing anxiety when offline. This systematic review analyzes technology-based interventions addressing these behaviors, focusing on effectiveness, quality attributes, and user interaction.

Methods: A literature search was conducted across three digital libraries and two high-impact journals, focusing on peer-reviewed articles published in Q1 or Q2 journals between January 2022 and June 2024. Studies evaluating digital addiction interventions and user interaction were included, while reviews, editorials, gray literature, and studies without clear intervention descriptions were excluded. The review covered randomized controlled trials, comparative studies, wearables, and mobile health apps. Five research questions were addressed using 17 evaluation criteria. Data extraction answered the subquestions. The review followed Barbara Kitchenham's guidelines, applying a rigorous selection and quality assessment process. Primary inclusion was verified using the Kappa coefficient for inter-rater agreement. The article's quality was evaluated with established criteria. The content adhered to PRISMA guidelines. In total, 11 articles were included.

Findings: The review found variability in intervention effectiveness, with personalized, real-time feedback interventions having the greatest impact on reducing screen time and addiction symptoms. Less effective interventions lacked personalization.

Conclusions: The study highlighted the most commonly used technology-based interventions and their effectiveness in reducing symptoms and screen time, as well as improving user satisfaction and treatment adherence. Research gaps were identified, including the need for data on quality characteristics and software requirements for personalizing interventions using new technology.

This study investigates the impact of a psychoeducational intervention on reducing aggression among primary school pupils in Enugu State, Nigeria. Childhood aggression disrupts academic and social environments, affecting children's development and peer relationships. To address this, a structured intervention was designed, integrating cognitive-behavioral techniques, social skills training, and emotional regulation strategies to help children manage anger, resolve conflicts, and foster empathy. A quasi-experimental design with pre- and post-assessments was employed, involving 120 pupils identified by teachers as exhibiting aggressive behaviors. Participants were divided into intervention and control groups, with the intervention group receiving eight weeks of structured sessions. Results indicate a significant reduction in aggression and improvement in social behavior among pupils in the intervention group, as reported by teachers. Gender differences in response to the intervention suggest that boys and girls may benefit from tailored approaches. The findings highlight the effectiveness of psychoeducational programs in managing childhood aggression and underscore the importance of teacher involvement in supporting behavior change. This study contributes to the evidence supporting school-based interventions for aggression management and recommends further research on long-term impacts and gender-responsive strategies for broader applicability in diverse educational settings.