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Newest firstBackgroundLoneliness is common and deleterious to health. Yet little is known about its population burden and health correlates in the US. We aimed to determine the prevalence of loneliness and characterize its health and social functioning correlates among US adults. MethodsWith data from the National Health Interview Study (2024), we used survey-weighted Poisson regression to estimate relative risks (RR) and 95%…
Open article record in new tab ↗Background In patients with a psychotic disorder, rates of substance use (tobacco, cannabis, and alcohol) are higher compared to the general population. However, little is known about associations between substance use and self-reported aspects of social functioning in patients with a psychotic disorder. Methods In this cross-sectional study of 281 community-dwelling patients with a psychotic disorder, linear regr…
Abstract Introduction Obesity is linked to increased loneliness and less enjoyment of social interactions. While bariatric surgery is the most effective treatment targeting severe obesity, there is limited understanding as to whether patients experience social interactions differently after surgery. The Bariatric Surgery and Social Experiences Study (BaSES) is designed to assess potential changes in how much patie…